Monthly Archives: January 2011

While it might not have a huge share of the desktop Web browser market, Opera certainly knows how to score deals with OEMs. Today, Opera announced that it has entered into a partnership with Sony to deliver an embedded browser on TVs and Blu-ray players. As Opera states in its official post, the integration will bring “web applications, widgets, full web browsing and emerging standards such as HTML5, HbbTV and OIPF” to your computer-free home theater.

A diploma doesn’t necessarily indicate expertise. Zoe D Katze, Ph.D., C.Ht., DAPA, for example, has a wall of diplomas, despite being unable to sign her name. She doesn’t have the opposable thumbs for it. More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/yKQk7-nPais/how-a-cat-named-zoe-earned-several-advanced-degrees-and-became-a-psychotherapist

METHODE ELECTRONICS MENTOR GRAPHICS

Twelve South is well known for their exclusive and stylish accessory designs for Apple products and most recently they have introduced the all new Compass stand for the iPad. You may recall back in April Twelve South was one of the first companies to release a quality iPad stand, also known as the Bookarc Stand. [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ipadbuzzblog/~3/uzqNbLw1z2A/

SANDISK SALESFORCE COM

We love us some corporate intrigue, and there’s some intrigue of the highest order coming out of Finland today: local rag Kauppalehti claims that Nokia chairman Jorma Ollila had wanted the outspoken Anssi Vanjoki to step up, but was instead forced to endorse Microsoft executive Stephen Elop as Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo’s successor to lead the embattled company by a team of American investors who demanded a CEO from the left side of the Atlantic. How “forced,” exactly? Ollila was allegedly in line to be ousted if he didn’t throw his weight behind Elop, which — as IntoMobile points out — is a bit odd considering that Ollila himself is leaving next year. All told, something seems fishy here; it’s possible that Ollila is simply trying to save face with Finns (and / or Vanjoki himself) as he prepares to leave Nokia… or it’s possible that hordes of vicious Americans with skin in the game collectively tightened the vice grips. Either way, Elop seems to be cleaning house in light of the Symbian move, so it’ll be interesting to see whether he can steer the ship back on course here in 2011.

This battery-operated alarm clock from ThinkGeek combines Star Wars and LEGO into a cute, useful package.  The clock comes with 21 LEGO pieces, including Chewbacca and Stormtrooper minifigures.  You’ll even get pieces to built a blaster turret on top of the clock.  It’s 3.75″ X 3.75″, and it has a crescendo alarm that gets louder [...]

Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/01/24/wake-up-or-the-wookie-will-kill-you/

LAWSON SOFTWARE LAND SOFTWARE

This is interesting. Verizon has just announced that it is bundling broadband with Google Apps for its small business customers. Called Google Apps for Verizon, the package combines Google’s-cloud-based productivity suite with broadband internet access. The new offering includes 25 GB (gigabytes) of domain name e-mail storage per user; access to Gmail, Google Calendar, Sites, Docs, and Video.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/Sv5Vb-jQSZc/

ATandT AUTODESK

Verizon’s personal hotspot feature for the iPhone 4 will cost subscribers an extra $20 per month on top of their regular data plan. This is the same pricing structure you get with Verizon’s other smart-phones.
There has been speculation that Verizon would stick it to AT&T by offering the hotspot feature ? which lets you share [...]

Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/01/verizon-iphone-tethering-plan-20-and-two-extra-gigabytes/

AVNET BHARTI AIRTEL

Dean Koontz is my absolute favorite author.  I love his books.  I have calendar entries for new book releases, and I buy them from the Sony ebook store at midnight on release day.  I was happy to see that he has released an app that will hopefully keep me up-to-date with the latest news and [...]

Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/01/26/keep-up-with-dean-koontz/

UNITED ONLINE UNISYS

These Razer Ferox ultraportable gaming speakers could provide some attractive relief the next time you want to hit up a crowded LAN party. Boasting 360 degree omni-directional sound, you might reconsider those front-facing speakers you’ve been lugging around. More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/0nzFttOsxsE/razers-chic-little-speakers-for-your-next-lan-session

RESEARCH IN MOTION ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS

The IRS has released a free app for Apple and Android devices that allow you to track the status of your tax refund.  The IRS2Go app also lets you sign up for tax tips or get the most recent IRS Twitter feed.  The app is free from the iTunes store or from the Android Marketplace.

Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/01/25/track-your-tax-refund-from-the-irs/

ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS SAIC