Archive for December 2008
The Wall Street Journal talked to many people to find out where companies would be spending their precious dollars in 2009. Here is a quick look at what may sell in 2009:
Software as a Service: Today 10 percent of total software sales come from … Read More »
Why wait for a plug-in hybrid when you can roll your own? Soon there will be even more places to get your Prius converted into a plug-in hybrid, now that Hong Kong-based GP Batteries International has taken an Read More »
There are some interesting new statistics out from oDesk, an online staffing marketplace and management platform that can be particularly useful for web workers looking for remote jobs. We interviewed the CEO, Gary Swart, here. oDesk is reporting that with the economic downturn there … Read More »
Paying for a live video stream is hardly new — take wrestling, adult content, even courtroom proceedings — but I highly doubt anyone has ever coughed up $1,000 for a webcast.
Until now. The world-famous TED Conference announced Friday it will offer remote access … Read More »
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MoTR 158 is 41:30 minutes long and is a 47.7 MB file in MP3 format.
INTRO: Based on “Time v2.1″ by Meta Sektion, additional mixing by James Kendrick.
HOSTS: James Kendrick (Houston), Matthew Miller (Seattle) and Kevin … Read More »
Looks like EEStor, the high-profile Texas energy storage startup, finally got its patent. According to the U.S. patent office it was issued on Dec. 16 (hat tip GM-Volt.com).
A lot of the details of the patent, which was filed Aug. 13, 2004, have been online … Read More »
The new movie, Perkins’ 14, will be released in theaters in January, but what makes this release of note is the level of participation fans had in creating the film. Produced by film production community Massify, fans were given the chance to select which movie … Read More »
While the solitary web worker life can get lonely occasionally, most of us have found ways to engage with communities of our peers in less traditional ways outside of an office. There have been many posts on this blog about engaging with coworkers and clients via … Read More »
If Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski has his way, the Beaver State could adopt a stack of policies next year to provide funding for renewable energy projects and transportation infrastructure, promote green building and energy efficiency, and authorize participation in the Western Climate Initiative, a regional … Read More »
More Must Reads
The HP Magic Giveaway ends tonight at midnight ET so you’d better get your entry in if you haven’t already. That’s only a few hours left to have a shot at over $6,000 of holiday tech goodness put up by our friends at HP and Microsoft. … Read More »
What does it take, being a good host? Being fast with the jokes? Managing to at least pretend to be interested in whatever the guest is promoting? Looking good in a suit? Not being afraid to poke a little fun at … Read More »
By Wagner James Au
Dec. 22, 2008, 1:22pm PT
Regular readers know that in these parts, we thrive on 3G wireless broadband service. An always-on, high-speed wireless connection is the most empowering mobile technology I’ve used in the past several years. Location-based services might mature enough to have me rescind that thought in the near … Read More »
By Imran Ali
Dec. 22, 2008, 1:00pm PT
Back in October I wrote about the myth of all-day computing, noting that the need for a 24-hour battery cycle is perhaps diminishing in the face of altering and fragmenting usage patterns – particularly the rise of the netbook and the iPhone.
Indeed, last … Read More »
By Nick Santilli
Dec. 22, 2008, 1:00pm PT
My life is busy (and yes, if you’re wondering, it is all about me), and frequently I tend to rip or download music without taking the time to apply ratings to it. Since ratings are one of the best methods for determining the usefulness of your … Read More »
Someone found a super good deal online direct from HP for the tx2500z. The tx2500z is a 12-inch Tablet PC with touch and active digitizers and they are very good notebooks. This deal may likely exist because HP is pushing them out due to the release … Read More »
By Stacey Higginbotham
Dec. 22, 2008, 12:05pm PT
If cloud computing is ever going to reach its full potential, it needs to be more than a utility service that IT managers use to offload excess computing demands. That will require a shift in the way programmers build applications, says Russ Daniels, CTO and V-P … Read More »
By Celeste LeCompte
Dec. 22, 2008, 12:00pm PT
If you’re one of the unlucky holiday travelers stranded because of bad weather around the country, or stuck at home without power in Illinois, Massachusetts, Georgia, Ohio or Oregon, maybe you can take solace in this: Bad weather-induced power outages are … Read More »
Normally, I vote with my dollar in terms of mobile technology. If there’s a promising technology that will fit my needs, I invest. Unfortunately, my dollars are far more limited than those of Elevation Partners, a private equity firm that just added $100 million … Read More »
By Bob Rudis
Dec. 22, 2008, 11:00am PT
With both shopping days and budgets running short, you may be wondering what to get your friends and family members who have either just purchased or will be receiving a new Mac.
With 1-8GB USB flash drives having a street price of ~$6-$15.00 and a plethora … Read More »
Rocketboom is adding YouTube comedian Lisa Nova to its ranks as the popular web show expands to 7 episodes per week. Rocketboom anchor Joanne Colan is staying on, with Nova starting up the “west coast Rocketboom news desk.” Rocketboom creator Andrew Baron made the announcement … Read More »
By David Ehrlich
Dec. 22, 2008, 10:04am PT
By Aliza Sherman
Dec. 22, 2008, 10:00am PT
As I continue to struggle to find the ideal project or task management tool for my growing Web business, I find one app that really tracks project progress well but doesn’t handle individual task management then another app handles task assignments but doesn’t give me a … Read More »
By Josie Garthwaite
Dec. 22, 2008, 9:35am PT
Pop Goes the Green Bubble: In 2008, debt and equity finance dried up for companies with an environmental focus and a key index fell 66 percent. — Wall Street Journal
Solar Rebate Programs Running Out of Cash: Solar incentive programs in Connecticut, Maryland, and Minnesota have … Read More »
‘Tis the season of giving (and coincidentally, slow news days), so in that spirit, we thought we’d give you, the reader, the chance to tell us what’s on your holiday wish list this year.
What gadgets or gear are you hoping to find wrapped up and … Read More »
Microsoft is in a difficult position. Windows Vista is not getting the adoption rate that they wanted but Windows XP will not die and go away. The folks in Redmond have put an “end of licensing life” on XP numerous times and due to the inability … Read More »
Rumors have appeared that Samsung is set to release the first laptop sporting the Via Nano processor. The Nano is the newest processor from Via which is reported to be a fast performer with low power consumption.
Notebooks Italia is reporting (translated) that Samsung is set … Read More »
By Celine Roque
Dec. 22, 2008, 8:00am PT
It’s only a couple of weeks before 2009 arrives, but are you ready for it? While it’s true that December is an arbitrary choice to plan for the incoming year, it’s still a good time to be mindful of what might lie ahead for web … Read More »
By Kevin Kelleher
Dec. 22, 2008, 8:00am PT
With the private sector shrinking instead of growing, any hope for the economy will likely come from public stimulus. That has fueled a discrete guessing game among investors as to which companies would benefit. After all, it would be nice to have at least a few … Read More »
By Om Malik
Dec. 22, 2008, 7:38am PT
Mogreet Signs Fox Searchlight; mobile greeting company will allow users to send video messages featuring clips from Juno and Napoleon Dynamite. (VentureBeat)
Confusion in the Digital TV Air; Consumers Union survey finds 90 percent of the country is aware of the upcoming switch, but 25 percent … Read More »
By Bob Rudis
Dec. 22, 2008, 7:00am PT
iPhone news and review site 148apps.com has announced the launch of Best App Ever, a new site which allows you to nominate your favorite apps and games in any one of thirty categories.
Most Innovative App – The most innovative app on the iPhone … Read More »
GigaOM has published an interesting article that points out Why Netbooks Are Greener Than Laptops. The reduced power needs of netbooks compared to their larger siblings certainly makes them greener but this article is the first that takes a look at how green netbooks are. … Read More »
By Stacey Higginbotham
Dec. 22, 2008, 6:37am PT
By Jennifer Kho
Dec. 22, 2008, 5:00am PT
Startups haven’t been seeing a lot of venture-capital money lately, but Mariah Power, a company with a small vertical-axis turbine that can turn low-speed gusts of wind into electricity, recently managed to squeeze cash out of the slowed-down funding environment. The company — named for … Read More »
By Om Malik
Dec. 22, 2008, 12:00am PT
Updated: The technology sector, already rocked by the credit crunch and slowing global economies, is facing a bleak 2009, the impact of which is going to be felt across the entire ecosystem. From PC makers to chipmakers to chip equipment makers, almost everyone is bracing for … Read More »
By Katie Fehrenbacher
Dec. 22, 2008, 12:00am PT
Videos from Warner Music recording artists (Madonna, Metallica) are being removed from YouTube because of a breakdown in licensing negotiations between the two sides.
There’s been some he said/she said as to who is at fault, with both sides issuing statements. AllThingsD reports that both … Read More »
By Om Malik
Dec. 21, 2008, 9:27pm PT
Whether the (unofficial) Google Phone, a.k.a. the T-Mobile G-1, is going to set sales records or not, remains to be seen. But Google is doing its part. My source says that on Friday, the Mountain View, Calif.-based search and online advertising company gave away a … Read More »
By Kevin Kelleher
Dec. 21, 2008, 9:00pm PT
First Solar appears to have reached an important and, for many solar companies, elusive target: grid parity, or the point where photovoltaic electricity is as cheap as conventional electric power.
In a research note, Pacific Crest analyst Mark Bachman ran some calculations on First Solar’s 12.6 … Read More »
