Google tests video ads on Google Video

Google tests video ads on Google Video

Google is testing a type of video advertisement in their Google Video store. You can view certain videos for free now thanks to the advertising.

Religious video game leaves spyware behind

Religious video game leaves spyware behind

The Left Behind Video game allegedly contained spyware which reported on your activity within the game.

BetaNews | Microsoft Commits to Windows Live

BetaNews | Microsoft Commits to Windows Live

While the Microsoft campaign for their new product Windows Live has been going on for some time now, Monday Microsoft declared that they would be moving ahead with Windows Live with the debut of Windows Live Messenger, the central focus of their product line.

More on Windows Live Messenger

Mac Rumors: iTunes Movie Store Rumblings [Updated]

Mac Rumors: iTunes Movie Store Rumblings [Updated]

The rumors that surround the moves of the Apple Corporation are endless, but the latest is that Steve Jobs is trying to create an iTunes Movie Store with a flat $9.99 fee per movie download. Along with this rumor is the "true" video iPod with a full wide-screen layout.

BetaNews | Sony BMG to Stream Free Music Videos

BetaNews | Sony BMG to Stream Free Music Videos

In a response to the wave of online video sharing sites, Sony BMG is attempting to steer watchers to their new music video website. I wonder how MTV will feel about this.

BetaNews | Google Testing Online Payment Service

BetaNews | Google Testing Online Payment Service

Another Google service is on the horizon which will provide online payment services supposeded to go by the brand GBuy. Google states that their service is not to compete with PayPal, a popular online payment service commonly used with eBay.

Thumbstacks.com - Live presentations on the web!

Thumbstacks.com - Live presentations on the web!

With the increased flexibility of web 2.0 comes a myriad of new applications available for web-based applications. Be sure to check out Thumbstacks who provide online presenation software. The rumors are that Google are looking to provide/buy a software like this.

Skype 2.5 Officially Released!

Skype 2.5 Officially Released!

Be sure to upgrade your current Skype client to version 2.5 for some new features including SMS messaging and Outlook integration. Version 2.5 also sports a new user interface.

Associated Press Business News: Dell Seen Rolling Out AMD-System in Sept. - MSN Money

Associated Press Business News: Dell Seen Rolling Out AMD-System in Sept. - MSN Money

The Intel-only computer manufacturer, Dell, will no longer be Intel-only. By September 2006 you'll have the option to order your next Dell system equipped with an AMD processor. Competition: it's good for everybody.

BetaNews | Google Launches Picasa Web Albums

BetaNews | Google Launches Picasa Web Albums

With the advent of digital cameras comes the necessity of organizing and fixing up your digital masterpieces. Google's Picasa digital photo application is a must have for your Windows users out there. (Apple users are already aware of the built-in iPhoto application which has much of the same features as Google's Picasa.) Now Google has brought Picasa to the next level to simplify photo sharing on the web with Picasa Web Albums. Organize the photos you want to share and upload them to the website (up to 250 MB). Then share the link with your friends (more info). As is typical of new Google services, the service is in beta and requires an invitation to your Gmail account.

BetaNews | First Blu-ray Movies Due June 20

BetaNews | First Blu-ray Movies Due June 20

Early adopters are getting prepared for the debut of Blu-ray movies. These early adopters will want to be prepared to fork over quite a bit of money for the movies, the player, the HDTV-ready TV, the surround sound system, and gourmet popcorn. It will be awhile before Blu-ray or HD-DVD become household terms if they ever catch on at all. Some industry experts are venturing that online distribution will be the way movies and television will be consumed in the near future as broadband becomes more ubiquitous.

BetaNews | 8 Critical Flaws Patched by Microsoft

BetaNews | 8 Critical Flaws Patched by Microsoft

Be sure to update your Microsoft PC's sometime today to keep your computer up-to-date and as secure as possible. Of course having a good firewall and up-to-date antivirus is good too. You'll probably need a good up-to-date antispyware solution as well.

Slashdot | Google Earth v4 Released: Linux Support at Last

Slashdot | Google Earth v4 Released: Linux Support at Last

Be sure to check out Google's edutainment application for viewing the world through satellite imagery. There is also a version for Windows available. This announcement focuses on the availability of the application for Linux, an alternative operating system.

BetaNews | Microsoft Introduces 'Forefront' Brand

BetaNews | Microsoft Introduces 'Forefront' Brand

Microsoft's new venture into the security solution products has been branded Forefront. The Forefront brand replaces the Microsoft Client Protection brand and focuses on centralized-management of security from desktops to servers across your network.

TechCrunch » Blog Archive » MySpace Careers Launches Sunday Night

TechCrunch » Blog Archive » MySpace Careers Launches Sunday Night

Fox Interactive, owner of the MySpace social network, has launched an extension of the MySpace community called MySpace Careers powered by Simply Hired.

Slashdot | More Warnings Against Oversharing on MySpace

Slashdot | More Warnings Against Oversharing on MySpace

If you've just graduated or know someone who is looking for a job, you might want them to clean up their MySpace and Facebook accounts since some employers are doing some social backround checks on these types of sites.

BetaNews | Microsoft Readies 12 Security Patches

BetaNews | Microsoft Readies 12 Security Patches

Be sure to do your Windows Updates next Tuesday night as Microsoft is releasing a few new patches.

Slashdot | Google Releases Google Browser Sync Extension

Slashdot | Google Releases Google Browser Sync Extension

For those roaming users out there who have a hard time keeping your bookmarks and web browsing synchronized over multiple computers, Google's new FireFox extension (more extensions) will be a blessing to you.

Be sure to check out Portable Firefox as well.

FREE AIM Phoneline | Get a Free Local Phone Number and Receive Calls on Your PC

FREE AIM Phoneline | Get a Free Local Phone Number and Receive Calls on Your PC

AOL has yet again launched a new service for its AIM product line called AIM Phoneline (or AIM Digits). Like Skype, AIM Phoneline provides you with a local telephone number (where available) that rings to your AIM client. When the phone rings you can choose to answer it or send it to your voicemail. A premium service is also provided for $9.95 which gives unlimited access and the ability to call out.

BetaNews | CBS Adds Primetime Shows to iTunes

BetaNews | CBS Adds Primetime Shows to iTunes

The new wave of television content distribution over the Internet has been bolstered yet again by CBS adding some of their primetime shows to the iTunes Music Store ($1.99/episode). Like ABC, CBS provides their own content via their website, Innertube, but has still decided to allow Apple, Inc. to distribute and resell their content. Any move for these media empires to get the content more in the hands of the people to purchase and watch on their schedule will continue to help the consumer and ultimately the content provider.

Slashdot | Harvard Scientists to Clone Human Embryos

Slashdot | Harvard Scientists to Clone Human Embryos

I thought this was illegal.

BetaNews | Microsoft Releases Business Antivirus

BetaNews | Microsoft Releases Business Antivirus

Just on the heels of Microsoft's consumer antivirus (et.al.) product, OneCare, comes the corporate antivirus solution named Antigen.

Buy a Mac and Get a Free iPod nano

The Apple Store (U.S.) - BTS LP

As you prepare to head to college this Fall and are looking for a new computer, be sure to check out Apple's back to school promotion. Buy any new MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac, or Power Mac G5, with a free iPod Nano after mail-in rebate.

Computers.net: Google Spreadsheet Is Here & Threatens Microsoft's Market Share

Computers.net: Google Spreadsheet Is Here & Threatens Microsoft's Market Share

Google is poised to launch its own web-based spreadsheet application. Google recently acquired the Ajax, Web 2.0-based word processor Writely, and will now add to its lineup a spreadsheet application sometime tomorrow in the traditional beta way.

BetaNews | Starz Vongo Movie Service Goes Gold

BetaNews | Starz Vongo Movie Service Goes Gold

Yet another brave move in the media industry to deliver movies over the Internet.

TechCrunch » Blog Archive » Yahoo Battles YouTube, But Forgets to Bring Flickr

TechCrunch » Blog Archive » Yahoo Battles YouTube, But Forgets to Bring Flickr

Yahoo is jumping on the bandwagon of video sharing social networks by adding video uploading to Yahoo! Video.

FileForum | Mozilla Firefox for Windows

FileForum | Mozilla Firefox for Windows

If you are a user of Mozilla's web browser, Firefox, you'll be receiving an update soon (1.5.0.4). If you are not using version 1.5 or above, you'll need to head over to Mozilla's website and download it. Firefox features include tabbed browsing, pop-up blocking, enhanced security features, integrated search, and more.

Slashdot | Ubuntu 6.06 'Dapper Drake' Released

Slashdot | Ubuntu 6.06 'Dapper Drake' Released

Ubuntu, Linux for Human Beings. If you haven't heard of the mysterious Linux operating system, you will be hearing more about it in the months and years to come. The most famous operating systems include Apple OS X, Microsoft Windows XP, Linux (many flavors), and Unix (many flavors). The main consumer operating systems available are Apple OS X and Microsoft Windows XP. The people at Ubuntu are trying to make Linux more and more friendly to the average person, and best of all it's free.

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