http://www.youtube.com/v/lSo3icNEBNE&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1 Back in December, I penned some thoughts about an Android-powered netbook. I thought it was a decent idea at the time. After all, one could argue that the primary function of a netbook is to get on the ‘net. And for some, like me,… Read More »
Archive for April 2009
Gameloft continues to release big titles for the iPhone and iPod Touch, and their most recent release is no exception. The title in question is Ubisoft’s runaway success, Assassin’s Creed, which was wildly successful when released for both the Xbox 360 and PS3 platforms in 2007.… Read More »
I regularly install and try lots of free, open source software applications. One of my better recent finds is a customizable system monitor utility called GKrellM. Like many open source applications, its name is puzzling, but it is a useful and very customizable way to… Read More »
Policymakers and academics agree: Capturing greenhouse gas emissions and shoving them permanently underground is a nice idea, in theory, but it needs more research. Some of the loudest advocates of cleaner coal technology (exhibit A: Duke Energy) haven’t been putting up the cash to actually… Read More »
Talk about the fox guarding the hen house. Britain’s Home Office is accused of collusion with former spyware vendor Phorm after emails surfaced showing the department seeking Phorm’s approval for the UK’s targeted advertising rules, the BBC reported this morning. That revelation came just one day… Read More »
Although I wouldn’t want to create loads of content on a handheld, it is nice to have a productivity suite in your pocket. That’s what Zoho brings to the table today with the launch of Zoho Mobile. The Zoho folks are the same ones… Read More »
The Mozilla folks have been hard at work on the Firefox beta and have released a new version with big enough changes to warrant a new 3.5 version number. The Firefox 3.5 Beta 4 version has the following improvements, according to Mozilla: This beta is now… Read More »
As a company, Apple has a tendency to bully small fish. While it seems harsh at times, it might also be one of the reasons Apple has been so successful in the highly competitive computer and media player field, since they maintain firm control of their… Read More »
Smart meter and home energy management companies have been getting the bulk of the attention when it comes to the rollout of the smart grid. But the old skool demand-response firms are still going strong. One of the largest demand-response providers in the country,… Read More »
We’ve covered lots of great project management apps here on WebWorkerDaily, from collaborative tools like 5pm to estimating and planning tools like Gantter. However, these tools are quite complex if all you need is a simple chart showing who does what, when. Enter Flash-based… Read More »
UPDATE 4/30/09: On Tuesday, Jimmy Fallon acknowledged Miller’s campaign on G4′s Attack of the Show, admiring his “hunger.” Miller has posted a response. So what I know about the story of David and Goliath I learned from that NBC show where Al… Read More »
When it comes to the number of applications smartphone users download, iPhone owners by far have the biggest appetite. A greater percentage of iPhone owners download more apps than other smartphone users, according to a study by Compete. Some folks are debating whether or… Read More »
More Must Reads
