SNOOP D-O-DOUBLE G P S!! December 2, 2009
Posted by bigwok in Random, Technology.Tags: GPS, Snoop Dogg
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Hahhaha, this is wicked. Having had brief experiences with GPS units, I usually turn off that womans voice. It gets annoying, but this… this I don’t think I’d ever get bored of. Video explanation after the jump.
WIND Mobile Delayed But Fighting Back November 28, 2009
Posted by Jin in Phones, Technology.Tags: Bell, CRTC, DAVE Wireless, Mobile, Public Mobile, Rogers, Telus, WIND Mobile, wireless
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As many Canadians using mobile phones are aware, the wireless carrier situation in our country isn’t a very pretty one.
Even compared to our neighbours down south, our measly list of carriers should serve as an indication that something might be wrong. Despite the seemingly extensive selection upon first glance, many are notably subdivisions of the Big 3 — namely, Rogers, Bell, and Telus. There are also a number of smaller carriers that provide service to certain regions but piggy-back off the networks of the Big 3.
In other words, most of the Canadian wireless service is propped up by this three-pronged oligopoly. Therein lies the problem.
Jabra Stone? October 31, 2009
Posted by bigwok in Technology.Tags: Headset, Jabra Stone
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Now that the law against using cellphones while driving is in place, it’s time to start looking at headsets. This one did catch the sparkle in mine eye for its cool design. It wraps around the ear and plugs into the base to complete the ’stone’. Apparently a very comfortable fit and operates quite well (or sucks as reviewed by engadget). Utilizes noise cancellation technology, dual microphones and rubber pads for added comfort. Goes for about $130 usd.
Bandai RilakKuma: Cutest Netbook in the Market July 15, 2009
Posted by annson in PC, Technology.Tags: Bandai RilakKuma, Netbook
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The RilakKuma netbook comes with Atom N270, 1GB memory and 160GB storage and of course a face printed on the lid of the computer. Besides looking bulky and thick, Bandai has decided to use an outdated 8.9-inch 1024×600 display for this netbook. But of course nobody cares about that. Only 500 units will be made and you have a pay a hefty price for it as well, ¥79,800 ($862).
ATI Radeon HD 4770 Released July 15, 2009
Posted by annson in Technology.Tags: AMD, ATI Radeon 4770, GDDR5
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AMD has launched its latest ATI Radeon video card, the HD 4770. This will be the first video card to have it’s process use 40nm manufacturing process, make the video card high in performance and low in manufacturing prices. The launch price of this videocard may be as low as $100. This video card also uses the latest technology GDDR5 technology as well, providing high data rates for better performance.
Google Unveils Google Chrome Operating System July 15, 2009
Posted by annson in PC, Technology.Tags: Chrome Operating System, Google, Netbooks
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Launched nine months ago, more than 30 million years already use the Google Chrome browser regularly. Today, Google announced a new project which they describe as “the natural extension of Google Chrome” : the Google Chrome Operating System.
Google Chrome OS is an open source, lightweight operating system that will initially be targeted at netbooks. Netbooks running Google Chrome OS will be available for consumers in the second half of 2010. (more…)
Not Everyone thinks Ubisoft’s New Studio is a Good Thing July 12, 2009
Posted by annson in Games, Technology.Tags: Globe and Mail, Toronto, Ubisoft
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Did anyone hear about Ubisoft starting up a new studio in Toronto, Canada? Unfortunely, not everyone thinks that Ubisoft bringing 800 new jobs to Toronto is a good thing.
According to Marcus Gee from Toronto’s Globe and Mail, he thinks that the Canadian government is wasting money on “attracting” gaming companies over to Canada.
That quarter-billion has to come from somewhere, much of it from good Toronto businesses that don’t have the buzz factor to attract an open-collared premier. Their tax burden will rise, and their business will suffer, while the cool kids in the video-game industry collect government cheques.
But nobody’s getting any government cheques here. Ubisoft’s getting $263 million in non-refundable tax credits over ten years, so they’re not receiving any money, they’re just paying less.
Google Pulls Gmail, Calendar, Talk and Docs out of Beta July 7, 2009
Posted by annson in PC, Technology.Tags: Calendar, Docs, Gmail, Google, Talk
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So finally, Google is bringing gmail, docs, calendar and talk out of beta. That’s right as of right now, those 3 products are out of beta allowing google to focus on making theses products into the business world. So I guess this means that Microsoft Office will be having a new competitor maybe? Who knows. Lets just hope they start focusing on extending the products onto more platforms, like having their own Apps on the Iphone/Ipod or something.
Military Upgraded Muscle Cars Anyone? June 4, 2009
Posted by annson in Cars, Random, Technology.Tags: Air Force, Air Force Vapor, Air Force X-1, Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang, Galphin Auto Sports
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To help raise money for the US Air Force a Dodge Challenger and Ford Mustang where given to California’s Galpin Auto Sports (The shop that did Pimp My Ride) and they were transformed into the Air Force Vapor (Formerly Challenger) and Air Force X-1 (Formally Mustang). Hit the jump for a video and loads of pictures.
Insert cheesy Wave pun here May 29, 2009
Posted by Jin in Technology.Tags: Preview, Web Technology
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Google’s up to their crazy antics again. This time, they’re taking the concepts of online collaboration and instant messaging and combining them all into one. Think Google Docs and Gmail/Google Talk all in one or something as equally insane. As Google would tell you:
A “wave” is equal parts conversation and document, where people can communicate and work together with richly formatted text, photos, videos, maps, and more.
I could explain all the insane features, but I think the developers would do a better job. In fact, they do it in a 1h:20m video. Hint: Skip to 1:12:44 for some really crazy stuff.
You can also sign up to be a beta tester, or just be notified when they’re ready to release the Wave. The full video and features and all that fancy stuff can be found on Google’s official Wave site.
Official Google Blog: http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/went-walkabout-brought-back-google-wave.html
Google Wave: http://wave.google.com/
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