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John Hodgman :: American voice actor, author and humorist. Best known for being a PC in “PC vs Apple” ads and mock reporter on ‘The Daily Show”. (Follow Here . . .)
Best Posting : “Seemed wasteful and unsociable to take two cars; so I’m riding with him in his car and having my empty car follow. And twittering about it”
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Tech News
Uber Geek Speaks!
Google CEO urges grads: ‘Turn off your computer’! (AP . . .)
Microsoft “Magic Wand”
Speculation grows as a newly released patent application lists Microsoft’s plans for a Wii-style motion controller. (BBC . . .)
Palm Pre Out in June
If this fails, so will Palm. (cnet . . .)
HP Calls Quit
HP has finally given up on a couple of its living-room initiatives, specifically the MediaSmart TVs and Media Connect receivers. (ZDNet . . .)
Rodent on Any Surface
Microsoft rolls out mice and a keyboard. (Device . . .)
US Military All A Twitter
Pentagon connects with troops and the public via social networking sites. (Fox News . . .)
Sims 3 Torrent
Sims 3 is the latest game to be leaked weeks before launch. (Ars Technica . . .)
It is Not Always About What Tweens Watch
Middle-Agers Help Hulu Grow 490%. (Marketing Vox . . .)
Web Site Watch
Similar Sites :: A new website focused on only one objective which is to help its visitors find and explore similar websites. The website is very easy to use as well, it provides a very intuitive user interface that consist of a main search box on the home page that takes website name or keywords as parameter and when user presses search button, it instantly displays a list of similar websites along with some options like to visit the website from results or to see its similar websites.
This website is updated frequently and mostly new websites are added to it on daily basis, so keeping its database fresh and expanding by the time. At the moment websiteâ’s data is maintained by only its in house staff and general visitors are not allowed to add or edit its data. Some community features are in development that shall allow visitors to register with the website and add or edit its data as well as add websites to favorites. So far its not sure when these new features shall be available, but they are expected by middle of 2009. (Link . . .)
Blog Watch
Trend Hunter :: The world’s largest trend spotting and cool hunting community. It is an explosion of cool trends and ideas, fueled by a global network of trend spotters and cool hunters.
By tracking the evolution of cool, Trend Hunters stimulate creativity and generate breakthrough ideas. Each day, Trend Hunter features a daily dose of micro-trends, viral news and pop culture. (Link . . .)
Tech Quote
The Star Trek computer doesn’t seem that interesting. They ask it random questions, it thinks for a while. I think we can do better than that.
~ Larry Page
Get that Gadget
Apple iPod Nano 8GB – Silver
Welcome to the next generation of the iPod Nano. This 8GB iPod Nano packs games, movies, photos and music into a 3.6″ x 1.5″ x 0.24″ digital entertainment package. Find your music fast, see movies on a widescreen, play games with motion control, all in the world’s biggest small screen.
The accelerometer comes in this fourth generation iPod Nano. Turn it sideways to view your movies in a widescreen presentation, or flip through more of your albums in Cover Flow.
Your own personal DJ comes packed into this iPod Nano with the Genius feature. Use the Genius feature to find songs in your music library that play well together, creating a Genius Playlist for you.
The iPod Nano is made of an all-aluminum and glass design. Once you get a hold of this iPod Nano, you won’t put it down.
Sony MDR-EX55BLK In-Ear Headphone
Featuring 9mm driver units for impressive sound quality, these Sony MDR-EX55BLK In-Ear Headphones make your favorite music truly come alive. And Sony’s simple design and precision audio reproduction technology mean the Sony MDR-EX55BLK In-Ear Headphones look as good as they sound. A silicone housing is included for the most comfortable fit. Pick up the Sony MDR-EX55BLK In-Ear Headphone. Today.
Price : $157.99
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Comic Book Pick
Captain Kirk’s Guide to Women
1st printing.
By John “Bones” Rodriguez.
Captain Kirk’s status as an Interstellar Stud is proven by his ability to seduce any woman, in any situation, in any part of the galaxy. Women from high-society princesses to insane-asylum slave girls; from blood-sucking shape-shifters to emotion-deprived androids – they all swoon, acquiesce, and malfunction from just one kiss!
But a single question remains in the minds of millions of Star Trek fans aboard Starship Earth: How does he do it?
Video Pick
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI6oagROprk
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