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Technology for you was started in May 2010. I started my blog, Twitter and Web site for people who have a passion for technology news.

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February 01, 03:11 AM

Firefox 10.0 is now ready for you to update or download.

Here’s some fixes and what is new:

  • Mac OS X only – after installing the latest Java release from Apple, Firefox may crash when closing a tab with a Java applet installed (700835)
  • Some users may experience a crash when moving bookmarks (681795)
  • The forward button is now hidden until you navigate back
  • Most add-ons are now compatible with new versions of Firefox by default
  • Anti-Aliasing for WebGL is now implemented (see bug 615976)
  • CSS3 3D-Transforms are now supported (see bug 505115)

 

Complete list of Bug Fixes in Firefox v10.0 Here

Check out Firefox release notes here: Firefox 10.0 release notes

 


March 28, 09:10 PM


Will the iPhone 5 be announced? What other hot topics does Apple have to entice us with this year? Find out at WWDC11.

WWDC 2011. June 6-10. Register now (Sold Out?)

 

 


Where?

Moscone West

826 Howard Street 

San Francisco, CA 94103

(415) 974-1699



January 14, 06:33 AM

 

Before you drop AT&T iPhone 4 for the Verizon iPhone 4 you may want to think twice.


1. Verizon iPhone will not handle data and voice simultaneously.

2. While using the Verizon iPhone as a hotspot you will not be able to accept or place calls.

3. Verizon plans and features may cost you way more than AT&T.

4. If you switch from AT&T to Verizon you may have to pay an early termination fees to AT&T, activation fees to Verizon and taxes. Is it worth it?

5. Verizon will be hit with all of these iPhones clogging their network and AT&T warns that Verizon service may be “slow”. We will see.

 

*I’m not pro AT&T but I just think that the Verizon iPhone had too much hype for nothing. The iPhone 4 is old news.


September 26, 03:38 AM


By Bryan Sanders posted Nov 20th, 2010 at 11:40PM

iTunes 10.1

What’s new in iTunes 10.1

• Use AirPlay to instantly and wirelessly stream videos from iTunes to the all-new Apple TV.

• Sync with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 4.2.

• Provides a number of important stability and performance improvements.


iTunes 10.0.1

iTunes 10.0.1 makes it easier to share your favorite music with your friends on Ping. You can now Like or Post about music right from your iTunes library. You can also easily see the recent activity of a selected artist in your library, or of all artists and friends you follow on Ping using the new Ping Sidebar.

This release also provides a number of important bug fixes, including:

• Addresses an issue where the picture quality of a video changes depending on whether the on-screen controls are visible.
• Resolves an issue where iTunes may unexpectedly quit while interacting with album artwork viewed in a separate window.
• Fixes a problem that affects the performance of some third-party visualizers.
• Addresses an issue where the iTunes library and playlists appear empty.
• Resolves an issue that created an incompatibility with some third-party shared libraries.



September 09, 02:47 AM


By Bryan Sanders posted Sept 08, 2010 at 11:40PM

iOS 4.1

iOS 4.1 Software Update

This update contains improvements, including the following:

• Game Center
- Send and receive friend requests
- Invite friends to multi-player games over the Internet
- Play multi-player games by auto-matching with other
players
- View Leaderboards and Achievements
- Discover new games from friends
• High dynamic range (HDR) photos on iPhone 4
• Support for TV show rentals on iTunes
• Ability to upload HD videos to YouTube and MobileMe
over Wi-Fi on iPhone 4
• Additional support for AVRCP-supported accessories,
including next & previous track control
• FaceTime calling directly from Favorites
• Bug fixes, including:
- iPhone 4 proximity sensor performance
- iPhone 3G performance
- Nike+iPod fixes
- Bluetooth improvements

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone 4
• iPhone 3GS
• iPhone 3G
• iPod touch 2nd generation, or later

Game Center requires iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 2nd generation or later.

For feature descriptions and complete instructions, see the user guides for iPhone and iPod touch at:
<http://support.apple.com/manuals/iphone>
<http://support.apple.com/manuals/ipodtouch>

For more information about iPhone and iPod touch, go to:
<http://www.apple.com/iphone>
<http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch>

To troubleshoot your iPhone or iPod touch, or to view additional support information go to:
<http://www.apple.com/support/iphone>
<http://www.apple.com/support/ipodtouch>

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:
<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222>



September 02, 06:29 AM


By Bryan Sanders posted Oct 01, 2010 at 09:04PM

Yahoo! Fantasy Football  2.3 (2010)

Yahoo! Fantasy Football ’10 Version 2.3 was released in the App Store and on iTunes. The latest version includes: Performance improvements and minor bug fixes. For previous version and details see below. If you are experiencing issues with the application, make sure you are updating the app with each release. I haven’t had any issues yet but I know a lot of you have.


What’s New In Version 2.3

Performance improvements and minor bug fixes.

What’s New In Version 2.2

Updated to address Week 1 performance issues.

What’s New In Version 2.1

* Multiple bug fixes
* Projected points
* % owned stat
* 2009 player stats

What’s New In Version 2.0

Updated for the 2010 Fantasy Football Season!

New updates for this year include:

• In-app roster alerts to help you manage your team
• Player notes
• Updated design with graphics optimized for iPhone 4


Requirements:Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later.

August 31, 07:02 AM


By Bryan Sanders posted August 31, 2010 at 03:55AM


OpenAppMkt (Open App Market)

If you are looking for alternative applications for your iPhone, you may want to add Openappmkt to your home screen. Openappmkt is similar to the App Store but the apps do not have to be approved by Apple first. You will find some great unapproved by Apple applications here. The apps are legal and will not void your warranty (HTML 5). As seen on Attack of the Show (AOTS).

You will find apps for jailbroken (Cydia) and non-jailbroken iPhones. Visit http://openappmkt.com on your iPhone and follow the prompts on the screen. You will add the icon/bookmark ‘+’ to your home screen and you’re done. Simply visit the  market and chose from your favorite apps. The icons/apps will appear on your home screen as they usually do with App Store apps.

Note: Android support is said to be coming soon.


Developers


OpenAppMkt is the easiest way to distribute and monetize your mobile webapps to over 100M potential iPhone & iPod Touch users.
• Instant discoverability on our iPhone webapp and destination site.
• Easy and familiar purchase/install process for your users.
• Close integration with social media and marketplace marketing tools.
• Open and curated by the community.

• Keep more of your revenue. You 80%, OpenAppMkt 20%.



OpenAppMkt says they are:

A marketplace where you can easily discover and install mobile webapps on the WWW

and

OpenAppMkt is to the Webopen what AppStore™ is to iOS™.



August 24, 09:09 PM


By Bryan Sanders posted August 24, 2010 at 06:10PM

TiVo Slide Remote

I’ve been a TiVo user since the day they were first released at Good Guys back in the late 1990′s. I had a choice of the TiVo or a Microsoft DVR which never made it. I made the right choice. I fell in love with my TiVo. I was so excited about the technology that I told all of my friends and family about the TiVo. Nobody seemed to understand how you can fast forward, pause and rewind television shows. They kept asking me how the box can fast forward to the future. They just didn’t get it.

Fast forward to 2010. I now own a Series 3 HD TiVo and I still prefer it over my Comcast DVR. The TiVo works flawless and I have never had any issues with any of my boxes except the modem going out on my first gen box. Recently I saw a new toy for my TiVo that is a must have. It is a TiVo Slide Remote.

The new TiVo Slide Remote is a plug and play device. No set-up is required. It uses bluetooth which means you may now put the TiVo in a cabinet and the remote will still function. You can be up to 30 feet away from the TiVo and you don’t have to point the remote at the box for it to work like IR. The slide comes with a qwerty keyboard to make inputting ‘Wishlists’ and searches more efficient.

Note: The Slide Remote works only with Series 3 and Series 4 TiVo’s.


What is the TiVo Slide Remote?

Introducing the TiVo remote with a slideout keyboard.

The TiVo® Slide remote puts the full power of TiVo in the palm of your hand. Hidden inside its ergonomic, peanut-shaped exterior is a fully retractable QWERTY keyboard for quick and easy text entry.

* Finger-friendly slideout keyboard: Full QWERTY-format keyboard enables faster and easier text entry for Search, YouTube™, RSS and more
* More powerful signal: Built-in Bluetooth® provides increased range and strength to accommodate clutter-free setups inside cabinets
* One remote does it all: Learns commands for power, input, volume and mute directly from the remote controls of your TV and receiver
* Easy to use in a dark room: Light sensor automatically activates glow feature on backlit keys and keyboard, so you never have to turn on a light
* One-step activation takes seconds: Easy plug-and-play setup puts you in control in moments
* Compatible with all TiVo Series3™, TiVo HD/HD XL, and Premiere/Premiere XL boxes. (If you received your TiVo Premiere from RCN, check back for updates on the availability of TiVo Slide for your box.)



August 24, 02:30 AM


By Bryan Sanders posted Sept 10, 2010 at 09:01PM

Chomp 2.0.1

Chomp version 2.0.1 was just released in the App Store and on iTunes. The latest version includes: Twitter sign-up bug that was affecting some users, is now fixed and Other minor bugs fixed . This is a Free application and a great one to have.


What’s New In Version 2.0.1

- Twitter sign-up bug that was affecting some users, is now fixed.
- Other minor bugs fixed.

What’s New In Version 2.0.0

Updated for iPhone 4 and iOS 4 with a completely new UI and new search functionality!

- New search lets you find apps based on the type of app you’re looking for, not just app name. For example, search for “astronomy”, “concerts” or “shopping lists”
- Beautiful new high resolution UI (with high resolution images for the Retina display) that shows you the on-sale, new and recommended apps you’re looking for faster than ever
- Supports multi-tasking on compatible iOS 4 devices


What is Chomp?

Chomp is the BEST way to find apps on the app store. It’s an app discovery engine that provides the best way to find apps through a unique combination of app search & personalized recommendations.

Search
* Find apps based on the type of app you’re looking for, not just app name. For example, search for “astronomy”, “concerts” or “shopping lists”
* Filter your search results by category or price
* See app search results ranked based on user reviews

Recommendations
* See a list of app recommendations based on your previous app reviews
* Follow friends on Facebook & Twitter to see a live stream of their app reviews
* Explore a list of apps that have just dropped in price

For more info, please visit www.chomp.com


Requirements:Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iPhone OS 3.1 or later.

August 23, 02:25 AM


By Bryan Sanders posted August 22, 2010 at 11:45PM

LinkedIn 3.2

LinkedIn version 3.2 was released today in the App Store and on iTunes. The latest version includes: improved support for iPhone 4 Retina display, a new re-design of member profiles, and other improvements. This is a Free app.


What’s New In Version 3.2

- In All Updates and Profiles, see what your connections have changed when they update their profile
- New re-design of member profiles to make it easier to see who you have in common, highlights changes made to a member’s profile, and makes it easier to send a message or invite someone.
- Improved support for iPhone 4 Retina display


Description

LinkedIn for iPhone puts your professional network just a touch away. Walk into any interview or client meeting with the ability to look up the details and connect with over 75 million professionals worldwide. Get the latest updates and messages from your network and keep them up-to-date with your status in real-time.


Requirements:Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later.

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If you don’t like Google’s new shady proposal you may comment and voice your opinion at - http://ping.fm/FqpjK

Download WordPress 3.0.1 (fixes 50 minor issues) - http://bit.ly/aS7ZkW

It’s a boy for CNET Editor and host, Natalie Del Conte. Del Conte brought home her new baby boy today. Congrats Natalie!

[Rumor] It is rumored that the new iMacs may come with USB 3.0 and FireWire 1600 and 3200. Some say this is false but I think it’s true.

T-Mobile has reduced the price of the Garminfone. The price was $200 and is now only $130. Great phone for navigation.

Google’s Picasa gets Picnik. Piknic is a simple photo editor which can be accessed right from your web album.

[Rumor] Blackberry Tablet in the works. Said to have 8.9” screen, 2 cameras, slide-out keyboard and support Flash. Said to run Blackberry OS

Say Goodbye to Facebook ‘Gifts’ - http://bit.ly/dcg1DR

Google Maps new URL Shortener - http://bit.ly/alKCyn

[Reminder] Buy the new White HTC EVO 4G exclusively at Best Buy - http://bit.ly/b9Go83



Google Maps Labs launched a new feature which will soon become the new standard. The latest feature is a URL shortener called ‘Short URL’, found in Google Maps Labs. The Labs pop-up window which can be accessed when you click ‘New’ at the top right of the Google Maps page. Short URL works the same way as other URL shorteners such as bit.ly. Google’s short URL’s are hosted at ‘goo.gl’.

The idea for shortened URL’s came in to play when Twitter was launched and their text box…



Get the new exclusive white Sprint HTC EVO 4G now at Best Buy. Best Buy is offering the new white version of the EVO for $199.99 with a 2-year contract. There are currently 7 reviews of the white EVO on Best Buy’s page and the smartphone scores a perfect 5 out of 5 stars. I still have my iPhone 3GS but I am seriously considering getting this phone.


About the HTC EVO 4G

This 4G phone offers a rich mobile Internet experience with a fully integrated suite of services built on…

Sacramento River Cats Facebook Fan Page Hacked. 6000 fans deleted - http://bit.ly/bYRzQE

FREE Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven! - http://bit.ly/bUsWz2

Minor League Baseball: Facebook Fan Page Hacked - http://bit.ly/bYRzQE



Beat the heat on Sunday by stopping by your local 7-Eleven store and receiving a free 7.11oz Slurpee. For the past few years 7-Eleven celebrates the day of 07/11 buy giving away a free Slurpee for everyone. I know this isn’t technology related but you can’t beat free!

Happy Slurpee Day!


Click here to find a 7-Eleven near you.





On June 30th, the Sacramento River Cats had their Facebook fan page hacked. Sacramento’s minor league baseball team is the Triple-A affiliate of Major League Baseball’s ‘Oakland Athletics’.

The River Cats minor league baseball team’s Facebook fan page was hacked into and then the account was deleted. The River Cats lost an estimated 6000 fans. The River Cats fan page was relaunched last week and they are slowly gaining back their fans.

They have no idea who hacked into the…

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August 14, 07:19 AM

If you don't like Google's new shady proposal you may comment and voice your opinion at - http://ping.fm/FqpjK

July 30, 08:53 AM

Download WordPress 3.0.1 (fixes 50 minor issues) - http://bit.ly/aS7ZkW

July 28, 12:45 PM

It's a boy for CNET Editor and host, Natalie Del Conte. Del Conte brought home her new baby boy today. Congrats Natalie!

July 27, 05:25 AM

[Rumor] It is rumored that the new iMacs may come with USB 3.0 and FireWire 1600 and 3200. Some say this is false but I think it's true.

July 24, 05:53 AM

Barnes and Noble released a Nook reader for Android phones. A Nook reader app for the iPhone and iPad is coming soon.

July 15, 06:20 AM

T-Mobile has reduced the price of the Garminfone. The price was $200 and is now only $130. Great phone for navigation.

July 15, 06:17 AM

Google's Picasa gets Picnik. Piknic is a simple photo editor which can be accessed right from your web album.

July 14, 06:47 AM

[Rumor] Blackberry Tablet in the works. Said to have 8.9" screen, 2 cameras, slide-out keyboard and support Flash. Said to run Blackberry OS

July 09, 07:02 AM

YouTube launched 'Leanback' which is geared for TV use. They are also relaunching YouTube Mobile with improvements in navigation.

July 09, 06:57 AM

Time Magazine online will no longer be free.

June 30, 07:24 AM

Manage Google Voice from your phone - m.google.com/voice

June 30, 05:20 AM

PS3 Firmware Update Version 3.40 adds PlayStation Plus. Update is available now - http://bit.ly/c84LaI

June 29, 05:39 AM

Do you have an iPhone 4 and you're dying to try FaceTime but you have nobody test it on? Call 1-888-FACE-TIME and try it with an Apple Rep.

June 26, 08:45 AM

Fox Mobile is launching a subscription based TV service called bitbop. Full TV shows from Fox - 3G or Wi-Fi. $9.99 per month for Blackberry

June 26, 08:40 AM

Porn sites may soon get their own domain ending. The new domain would end in .xxx instead of the usual .com.

June 26, 08:37 AM

HP buys Melodeo which is a music streaming service. HP may have plans for a new mobile device.

June 26, 08:34 AM

Rumor: Sony may announce Hulu on the Playstation 3 by next week. It was originally rumored that the Xbox would get Hulu.

June 25, 09:29 AM

Apple may have already known about the antenna issue on the iPhone 4. That is probably why they are pushing the "Bumper" so heavily!

June 25, 07:13 AM

The Facebook Twitter app allows users to find their friends Twitter accounts and follow them. There is also a similar LinkedIn app.

June 25, 07:10 AM

eBay buys RedLaser which is a barcode scanning app for the iPhone. eBay is trying to become more mobile.

June 24, 05:15 AM

Xbox Live will offer a Gold Family Pack in November. The family pack is 4 individual memberships for only $100 per year. A $100 savings!

June 24, 05:08 AM

Google Voice is now open to everyone in the U.S. - G-Voice can translate voice mail into a text message. Still needs improvement though.

June 24, 04:56 AM

Microsoft Bing now features playable search results for music, games and TV. There are 5 million songs to play and buy on Bing.  

June 24, 03:38 AM

FarmVille by Zynga: Version 1.0 is here and ready for download in the App Store - http://bit.ly/abb4kf

June 24, 02:07 AM

Update: SoundHound Version 3.3 available now in the App Store or iTunes - http://bit.ly/9z4uk3

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