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Grant Masaru Imahara :: Robot builder, modelmaker and television host on Mythbusters. (Follow Here . . .).
Best Posting : “Last night there were people in a caged-off area in the back of the bar knitting. Was it for our protection??”
Tech News
Robocalls!
US Federal Trade Commission will go after three (3) companies. I guess all call centers jobs are not in India. (cnet . . .)
Google Who?
A new search engine has hit the internet, Wolfram. Alpha – a calculating engine focusing on computable knowledge. (Link . . .)
Tivo vs Commercials
90% of Tivo users skip commercials. No commercials on PBS or BBC! (Business Week . . .)
What’s Wrong With a Library?
Already being compared to Apple Incâ’s iTunes music store, the new Scribd Store is all about books, or at least 15 mins of fame. (STL Today . . .)
Tab History
Design Challenge 2009 – better browser interface. (Mozilla . . .)
Only in America
One guy believes that internet should NOT be free . . . even Facebook. No way will I go back to AOL pay per min access. (Star Tribune . . .)
Harvard Man Speaks for All
Harvard Law professor Charles Nesson is headed to federal court this summer to say P2P sharing is simply “fair use.” (Ars Technica . . .)
Dell Not Happy
Windows XP users not happy with Vista and will not be Windows 7. (cnet . . .)
Web Site Watch
Instant Jury :: Are you arguing with your roommate, girlfriend, or sibling? Can’t resolve a debate in fantasy sports? Settle it here! Take your friends to court to tell your side of the story – while a public jury will vote on who’s right! You can also help others settle their squabbles by joining a jury and weighing in. (Link . . .)
Blog Watch
Office 2012 :: Windows 7 is not the only upcoming Microsoft product that gets its ownblog. The upcoming version of the Office System also got a blog in the TechNet network. The Microsoft Office 2010 IT Blog debuted on May 11, 2009, and there’s nothing much to see for the time being, with the exception of a welcome message, but the new online destination seems to share the same focus as the Engineering Windows 7 blog. (Link . . .)
Tech Quote
“If you think about computer programming, it’s as antisocial as it gets.”
~ Shawn Fanning
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The PowerWatch by AeroCool features a multifunctional panel that provides all of the critical information about your PC at a glance. The LCD panel is large, bright, and easy to read.
The information displayed on the LCD is highly contrasted against the background and is easy to read even from an angled view. With the simple press of the mode button, you can quickly scroll through all four components that are being monitored.
The AeroCool PowerWatch features a 25 in 1 card reader, supporting todayâ’s popular media card formats. The card reader has four slots and can read 25 different types of cards.
Color-coded 5V and 12V PoweredUSB reads and writes USB2.0 and also serves as multi-purpose charger or connector for other peripherals.
Price : $49.99
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