Google Voice won the comparison between Google Voice and Skype

Cnet Prize Fight for Google Voice and Skype

I am glad that Google Voice won this fight.

Google Voice Blog: Fast Access to Google Voice with Android Widgets

Google Voice Blog: Fast Access to Google Voice with Android Widgets

Another good reason for me to switch from my iPhone 3G to an Android phone.

Official Google Enterprise Blog: Early adopters: transition to the new infrastructure for Google Apps accounts

Official Google Enterprise Blog: Early adopters: transition to the new infrastructure for Google Apps accounts

I am currently looking into this with one of the Google App accounts I administer.

Hands On: iTunes 10's Ping feature | iPod & Entertainment | Playlist | Macworld

I am not sure I like the Ping addition to iTunes. I do not need another social network.

Hands On: iTunes 10's Ping feature | iPod & Entertainment | Playlist | Macworld: "Hands On: iTunes 10's Ping feature
Is it worth the Apple-generated hype?

by Kirk McElhearn, Macworld.com

When Steve Jobs introduced iTunes 10 last week, the aspect he seemed most excited about was Ping, which he described as a, “social network for music” that piggy-backs on the iTunes Store.

3Par boss nets �65m fortune after HP's bidding war with Dell | Business | The Guardian

3Par boss nets �65m fortune after HP's bidding war with Dell | Business | The Guardian

This is good news for 3Par. I hope Hewlett-Packard does not end up regretting the expense.

Gmail 'Priority Inbox' aims to sort out bologna | Webware - CNET

Gmail 'Priority Inbox' aims to sort out bologna | Webware - CNET: "

So far I like this service. Its about time some one came up with a way to help filter out the inbox better and automatically.

Google finding its voice | Relevant Results - CNET News

Google finding its voice | Relevant Results - CNET News

From my experience, I believe Nuance Communications does a better job at voice recognition than any other company so far. Although I have never used GOOG-411 and probably do not use Voice Search as much as I could for a better comparison. I just know that Google Voice has a long ways to go.

Meet Gatsby now introduces via Facebook Places | Web Crawler - CNET News

Meet Gatsby now introduces via Facebook Places | Web Crawler - CNET News

Now this seems like a good use for Facebook Places.

Google Voice Telephone Booths Coming to an Airport or College Near You

Google Voice Telephone Booths Coming to an Airport or College Near You

I can not wait until one comes to a college near me.

Voice Calling Coming to Gmail? - PCWorld

Voice Calling Coming to Gmail? - PCWorld

I hope this is true. I would do anything to have such a service.

DailyTech - Report: Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Announcement Imminent

DailyTech - Report: Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Announcement Imminent

This looks like a cool kind of mouse. Finally the right idea from Microsoft.

I will definitely get one of these Arc Touch Mouse (probably purple)

Advanced plug-in blocking appears in Chrome dev | The Download Blog - Download.com

Advanced plug-in blocking appears in Chrome dev | The Download Blog - Download.com

Now this seems like an interesting concept. I guess I will have to try it out in the near future and report.

Galactic Inbox: An HTML5 game inspired by Gmail

This is sooo cool. Astroids with a Google feel to it.

Galactic Inbox: An HTML5 game inspired by Gmail: "Posted by Paul Truong, Creative Technologist

Webmail has come a long way in the past few years but it’s all too easy to take for granted practically unlimited inbox capacities and responsive interfaces backed by the power of search. While I’m not on the Gmail team, I felt a little celebration of how far we’ve come was in order, so I wrote a little HTML5 game, in part as a 'thank you' to the Gmail team for their ongoing work to improve the webmail galaxy. If you’re into games, or just like the idea of flying m-velopes that shoot bad guys, give it a try (make sure you’re using a modern browser that supports HTML5 first).

"

Search Google Docs and Google Sites in Gmail

I love this idea. Must be a part of the integration of other Google services into Google Apps.

Search Google Docs and Google Sites in Gmail: "Gmail Labs has a new feature that extends Gmail's search by showing results from Google Docs and Google Sites. If you enable Apps Search, you'll see a list of results from Google Docs and Google Sites below Gmail's search results. For some reason, Apps Search has a bug and returns incorrect URLs for Google Docs results, but I'm sure this will be fixed.

It's interesting that the Gmail Labs feature has been developed by the Apps Search team, which suggests that it's part of a bigger project. Most likely, Google will let you search all your data stored in a Google account from a single search box. If Google's universal search can combine images, videos, books, tweets, news articles in a single search results page, why can't Google develop an unified search service for Gmail messages, Google Calendar events, Google Reader subscriptions, Blogger posts, Picasa Web photos, contacts, tasks, Google Voice history and more?


{ spotted by Jérôme Flipo }

"

Collect audience input with Google Sites & Moderator

Collect audience input with Google Sites & Moderator: "Google Moderator helps anyone find the best input from their audiences, whether it’s suggestions on how tostop the oil spill, debate questions at the Copenhagen climate change conference, or questions for Katy Perry. Starting today, you can use Moderator inside your Google Sites as well. For example, if you have a restaurant site, you can embed Google Moderator on your suggestions page to get input from your restaurant patrons. Here’s how:

1. Create a series at Google Moderator.

2. Start editing a page in your Google Site, and go to Insert and then More gadgets. Click on Featured and select Google Moderator at the bottom.


3. Click Select and then you’ll see the settings screen below. Copy and paste the URL from the series you created into the Moderator URL box, and make sure to check the Include a scrollbar on gadget when necessary option.

4. Click OK, save the page, and you’re all set! Your visitors will be able to start submitting and voting on suggestions immediately.

If you want to learn more about Google Moderator, check out the Google Public Sector Blog. You can also embed Moderator on other web sites, your YouTube channel or in your own applications with our API.

Posted by: Eric Hysen, Software Engineering Intern

"

Going Google made easier with better IMAP and PST data migration

Its about time this happened. I will now be able to consolidate my gmail accounts. I can not wait until similar process become possible with between other google services.

Going Google made easier with better IMAP and PST data migration: "Customers moving to Google Apps are migrating email, calendar and contacts data from several different legacy systems, and many are doing so from mixed sources including data stored on end user machines and company servers. With this in mind, we’re constantly trying to make it really easy, fast and painless for you to migrate data in each of these scenarios.



We launched Google Apps Migration for Microsoft® Exchange last March to help Microsoft Exchange administrators perform centrally-managed migrations from Exchange servers. In May we announced Google Apps Migration for Microsoft Outlook, which allows end-users to move their data from PST files and Outlook profiles. Customers are also migrating from other systems such as Novell® GroupWise®, hosted Exchange and sometimes even from previous Gmail accounts. We are happy to announce that we are extending support for these migrations going forward with the introduction of new features to Google Apps Migration for Microsoft Exchange:

IMAP support – Administrators can use the tool’s new IMAP capabilities to migrate email from systems like Novell Groupwise to Google Apps, or even migrate data between Google Apps accounts.

PST support – Administrators can migrate PST files on behalf of users in their domain once they have aggregated users' data files in one location.

Better support for hosted Exchange – Administrators can now migrate data from hosted Exchange by running the migration tool on local servers, without requiring the Exchange hosting partner to run any special software on their end.



Join me on a live webinar on Wednesday, August 25th at 9am PST / 12pm EST / 5pm GMT where I’ll present the new features and highlight best practices, tips and tricks. Register here



Posted by Abhishek Bapna, Product Manager

"

Google revamps contact management in Gmail | Web Crawler - CNET News

Google revamps contact management in Gmail | Web Crawler - CNET News

Its about time these changes took place. So far I like the updates to Contacts. Now I just need to remember the information about my contacts and add it to my existing contacts.

How much does cost matter in first wave of EVs? | Green Tech - CNET News

How much does cost matter in first wave of EVs? | Green Tech - CNET News

Although the $41,000 price tag is a bit high. I still see myself as acquiring one. Its possible that I would rarely if ever use any gas to travel from home to work and back.

Google Apps gets a government version | Web Crawler - CNET News

Google Apps gets a government version | Web Crawler - CNET News

I thought Google already had a government version of Google Apps with all the various governments that were switching over to Google.

Five reasons why Google is more than ready for the enterprise - Computerworld Blogs

Five reasons why Google is more than ready for the enterprise - Computerworld Blogs

This is why I support Google Apps and made the switch from Office to Google Apps for my home business.

Microsoft debuts beta of new Security Essentials | Microsoft - CNET News

Microsoft debuts beta of new Security Essentials | Microsoft - CNET News

I like this beta version. I am using the 1.0 version of Security Essentials and soon will be using the beta version.

With 2.2 release, Android for the enterprise deserves a second look - Computerworld

With 2.2 release, Android for the enterprise deserves a second look - Computerworld

This seems like a good reason for me to switch from my iPhone to an Android based phone.

Official Google Blog: Ooh! Ahh! Google Images presents a nicer way to surf the visual web

Official Google Blog: Ooh! Ahh! Google Images presents a nicer way to surf the visual web

This sounds like a good improvement. I can not wait to try it out and see what happens. I certainly liked some of the similar features in Bing.

Install Google Web Apps in Google Chrome

This is one of the best ideas so far. I like it and am now using it.

Install Google Web Apps in Google Chrome: "If you use Google Chrome Dev Channel or a recent Chromium build, you can install 3 Google apps: Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Docs.

'An installed web app could be separated visually from other tabs, could integrate better with the OS, and could be granted increased permissions. Installing a web app in Google Chrome is easy and quick, with no restart required. At its simplest, installing a web app is like creating a super-bookmark to it,' explains Google.


To install a web app, you need to write a small Chrome extension that includes one or more icons, the URLs used by the applications and the permissions that are required.

Chrome already includes extensions for 3 popular Google services and here's how to add them:

1. Make sure you use Chrome Dev Channel 6 or a recent Chromium build.

2. Edit Chrome's desktop shortcut and add a command-line flag. In Windows, right-click on the shortcut, select 'Properties', append a space followed by --enable-apps in the Target field and restart Chrome.

3. Open Chrome, go to chrome://extensions and click on 'Developer mode'.

4. Click on 'load unpacked extension' and navigate to Chrome's resources folder. Here's the location of the folder in Windows:

%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\[Version]\resources (Vista, Windows 7)
%USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application\[Version] \resources (Windows XP)

5. Click on one of the three folders: gmail_app, calendar_app, docs_app and repeat the steps 4-5 for the other two folders.

6. To add the applications to the tabstrip, you need to click on the icons from the new tab page.



Web apps are added to the new tab page, they use special pinned tabs that no longer include the Omnibox and the Gmail app has an option for desktop notifications, which doesn't seem to be enabled.

'Once installed, a web app gets a big icon in Google Chrome's app launcher area, as well as some integration with the host OS. When running, an installed web app has a special frame and other UI enhancements to make the web app easier to distinguish from other web content. This special treatment makes running apps easier to find and prevents accidentally opening multiple copies of them.'

Google will launch a Chrome Web Store for web apps, where you'll be able to find an install other applications. Until then, you can create extensions for your favorite web apps.

"

iOS 4.1 update released to developers | Circuit Breaker - CNET News

iOS 4.1 update released to developers | Circuit Breaker - CNET News

More reasons to stay away from the iPhone 4. Very glad that I did not upgrade my phone to the iPhone 4. I need a phone that works consistently and with my luck I would be in an area that would behave even worst if I had an iPhone 4. 

Reduced Energy Consumption with NetWrix Workstation Power Saving Manager (Freeware and Commercial) - NetWrix Corporation

Reduced Energy Consumption with NetWrix Workstation Power Saving Manager (Freeware and Commercial) - NetWrix Corporation

For many small businesses, this sounds like a great idea. Especially if there is real cost savings in electricity. Might not even be a bad idea to have this at home.

Google App Inventor woos early Android coders | Deep Tech - CNET News

Google App Inventor woos early Android coders | Deep Tech - CNET News

Another good idea from Google to help grow the Android market. I hope I will be able to try this out.

Will you know your doctor tomorrow? | ZDNet

Will you know your doctor tomorrow? | ZDNet

Actually, I doubt that we will know our doctors in the near future. We barely know our doctors today anyways with that short few minutes of diagnoses.

Ad-Aware Free gains antivirus abilities | The Download Blog - Download.com

Ad-Aware Free gains antivirus abilities | The Download Blog - Download.com

I will definitely install this update. You can never have enough virus protection software. Between Microsoft's Security Essential and Ad-Aware I feel much safer than I thought I would before then.

Best Buy to offer wireless broadband service | Wireless - CNET News

Best Buy to offer wireless broadband service | Wireless - CNET News

This sounds like a cool idea. I will definitely look into this for more details and see if it is something I would be interested in.

Regulators bound to stack up over Google-ITA | Relevant Results - CNET News

Regulators bound to stack up over Google-ITA | Relevant Results - CNET News

I hope that the Feds do not stop this merger. I would be happy to have this functionality added to Google.

Official Google Blog: Taking off with ITA

Official Google Blog: Taking off with ITA

Awesome, another company being bought by Google.

Users: iPhone 4 proximity sensor causes issues | iPhone Atlas - CNET Reviews

Users: iPhone 4 proximity sensor causes issues | iPhone Atlas - CNET Reviews

This sounds like another good reason to not upgrade or buy as new the iPhone 4. One would think that Apple would know how to do better than this with their phone.

'Google Me' Google's next social experiment? | Relevant Results - CNET News

'Google Me' Google's next social experiment? | Relevant Results - CNET News

This sounds like a good idea in the short run, although I am like so many that stop using Google Buzz for anything that a "ReTweet" or RSS feed. I could see where Google Profile would help link all of the Google services into one central social media.

Apple May Have iPhone 4 Antenna Patch -- InformationWeek

Apple May Have iPhone 4 Antenna Patch -- InformationWeek

If there is an Antenna problem, then its very good that I have not yet upgrade my iPhone 3G yet.

Google issues Android 2.2 to Nexus One phones | Deep Tech - CNET News

Google issues Android 2.2 to Nexus One phones | Deep Tech - CNET News

This is great news, I just wish I had a NexusOne phone to benefit from the upgrade.

Chrome squeaks past Safari in US • The Register

Chrome squeaks past Safari in US • The Register

In my opinion the Google Chrome is much better than Safari but then again in my opinion, Google Chrome is 100% than IE. The only down side is there are a lot of IE specific websites.

Google Voice incompatible with your iPhone 4? | iPhone Atlas - CNET Reviews

Google Voice incompatible with your iPhone 4? | iPhone Atlas - CNET Reviews

If this is a true problem, its a good thing I do not plan to upgrade my iPhone 3G to and iPhone 4.

What Chrome OS Needs: Levity - PCWorld

What Chrome OS Needs: Levity - PCWorld

I will have to agree. Chrome OS will need to have something like Solitaire or some other easy, addictive game on the hard-drive.

iPhone OS 4 Upgrade

iOS 4 upgrade on my iPhone 3G did not bring major changes. I do like the email improvements and integration with Notes. Still trying to figure out what else changed.

New e-glasses aim to replace old bifocals | Crave - CNET

New e-glasses aim to replace old bifocals | Crave - CNET

This sounds way cool, modern glasses without the noticeable line in the middle of the lens. Maybe even less eye strain. Or maybe even easier to adjust prescription without having to buy new lenses.

Google Voice now open to all in U.S. | Relevant Results - CNET News

Google Voice now open to all in U.S. | Relevant Results - CNET News

Its about time that Google opened up registration for the Google Voice service. I love this service. I hope soon the service will allow sending and receiving of faxes and also multiple inboxes/extensions/voice mailboxes

Cloud security upstart Immunet aims for antiviruses | The Download Blog - Download.com

Cloud security upstart Immunet aims for antiviruses | The Download Blog - Download.com

Ok, I definitely can get behind this idea. Anything that might improve security is a plus. I will have to see how this works with my Microsoft Security Essential suite.

Try it out yourself at http://download.cnet.com/Immunet-Protect/3000-2239_4-10965674.html

Google Voice to Integrate with Gmail as a VoIP Service

Google Voice to Integrate with Gmail as a VoIP Service

I am very excited about this release. Makes me wonder if I will be able to integrate my Google Voice account associated with my personal gmail account with my business Google Apps associated Google Voice account.

Google's new search index Caffeine goes live | Relevant Results - CNET News

Google's new search index Caffeine goes live | Relevant Results - CNET News

Its about time google released Caffeine into the live world of search. This make it better than Bing.

Hacked iPhone Runs Android 2.2 | Reuters

Hacked iPhone Runs Android 2.2 | Reuters

This definitely sounds like a cool concept although I would not even try it until I had a replacement non-iPhone phone. I am definitely not likely to get another iPhone.

Microsoft's Web-based Office goes live | Beyond Binary - CNET News

Microsoft's Web-based Office goes live | Beyond Binary - CNET News

Finally a web based MS Office

Uncle Sam wants YOU to test your broadband connection!

Uncle Sam wants YOU to test your broadband connection!

I definitely will see if I can qualify for helping Uncle Sam figure out how good or bad my broadband connection is or isn't.

Anyone else want to be a test subject? go to: https://www.testmyisp.com/index.php

Google's ChromeOS devices bumped up to Fall 2010 - Google 24/7 - Fortune Tech

Google's ChromeOS devices bumped up to Fall 2010 - Google 24/7 - Fortune Tech

I am ready to go out and get my copy of the ChromeOS. I am tired of my WindowsXP machine although I will still need it for a few things, hopefully ChromeOS will free me from my home office.

BigDog's robo-puppy wants to go walkies | Crave - CNET

BigDog's robo-puppy wants to go walkies | Crave - CNET

I wonder when these little puppy's are available to the actual military or even the public. I can see a very cool grocery cart or assistance type machine for the elderly or single parent, etc.

Official Google Blog: Take a test drive into the cloud

Official Google Blog: Take a test drive into the cloud

I will admit that at my business size, the Go Google calculator does me no real good as far as price comparing but other businesses might see a better results. If you do, feel free to ask me to deploy Google Apps in your business.

Robots infiltrate fish schools, garner followers | Crave - CNET

Robots infiltrate fish schools, garner followers | Crave - CNET

Cool, I could see where this would be useful in the current oil crisis. A robot fish could direct fish away from the oil and other toxic chemicals in the water.

Mercedes equips dealers with iPads | Technically Incorrect - CNET News

Mercedes equips dealers with iPads | Technically Incorrect - CNET News

This actually makes senses as a place where iPads might be useful. Just as some PDAs are useful. On site access to data involving any sale, etc.

Google Chrome Blog: A new Chrome stable release: Welcome, Mac and Linux!

Google Chrome Blog: A new Chrome stable release: Welcome, Mac and Linux!

This is good news. I love Google Chrome. Now I can update it on my linux OS as well as make sure I have the best on my WinXP machine (dual boot).

Adobe's PDF Reader app comes to Android phones | Web Crawler - CNET News

Adobe's PDF Reader app comes to Android phones | Web Crawler - CNET News

This addition seems like another reason I should switch from the iPhone to a Nexus One or some other Android version of phone.

New ZoneAlarm is quietly effective (review) | The Download Blog - Download.com

New ZoneAlarm is quietly effective (review) | The Download Blog - Download.com

This is a nice program to have if you want free firewall protection. I am glad that Zone Alarm has finally seemingly learned from past mistakes. I might have to take the new Zone Alarm for a spin.

Start your own business with Square for Android | Android Atlas - CNET Blogs

Start your own business with Square for Android | Android Atlas - CNET Blogs

I will soon be able to try out the Square on my iPhone within the next few weeks. Should be interesting to take payments on site.

Goto https://squareup.com/ for more details about Square.

Google Font Directory

This is about time. I wonder if I can find my font or add a font to the Google Font Directory?

Google Font Directory: "If you ever need a special font for your site, try one from the Google Font Directory. Google hosts 18 fonts that are available under an open source license, including the Droid fonts.



'For a long time, the web has lagged print and even other electronic media in typographic sophistication. To enjoy the visual richness of diverse fonts, webmasters have resorted to workarounds such as baking text into images. Thanks to browser support for web fonts, this is rapidly changing. Web fonts, enabled by the CSS3 @font-face standard, are hosted in the cloud and sent to browsers as needed,' explains Google.



Google not only hosts the fonts, but it also makes it easy to add the fonts to a page with a single line of HTML code. For example, if you want to use Droid Sans, add this code in the HEAD element:



<link href='http://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Droid+Sans' rel='stylesheet' type='text/css' />



Then you can use Droid Sans in any CSS rule:



h1 { font-family: 'Droid Sans', arial, sans-serif; }

This is not an image

Google's code works in almost any browser. For Internet Explorer, Google converts the fonts to EOT (Embedded OpenType), a proprietary format created by Microsoft.

"

Google Wave Available for Everyone - Google Wave Blog

Google Wave Available for Everyone - Google Wave Blog

This is the best news I have heard so far from Google. Now I just have to add more of my friends to Google Wave. Maybe even add it to my Google Apps account if possible.

Google turns Nexus One strategy upside down | Relevant Results - CNET News

Google turns Nexus One strategy upside down | Relevant Results - CNET News

I am sadden by this change. I was so looking forward to buying my Nexus One from the online store. I just needed to wait for my existing contract to end and also to raise enough money to pay for it.

Mozilla expands plug-in check to other browsers | Digital Media - CNET News

Mozilla expands plug-in check to other browsers | Digital Media - CNET News

I like this concept. I have used it both at home and at work.

go to: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/plugincheck/

Bionic hand can bear 200-pound loads | Crave - CNET

Bionic hand can bear 200-pound loads | Crave - CNET

This is cool tech at its best. In a few years I would not be surprise if we match "Ghost in the Shell" level of bionics.

GM Chevy Volt to feature 'Mountain' mode | Green Tech - CNET News

GM Chevy Volt to feature 'Mountain' mode | Green Tech - CNET News

Cool feature to have on the GM Volt. Increases my interest in acquiring the car within the next 2 years.

iPad Wifi/3G

On Sunday I was able to finally see and touch a iPad with the 3G access that a friend had bought. Although it was fun to play with, it was still limited in what I would consider useful to my own needs. If its going to cost the same as a laptop, it needs to be able to replace a laptop in my opinion. Will have to still wait and see if the OS 4.x will make any useful improvements such as improved multi-tasking.

Google Buys Bump Technologies, Maker of 3-D Desktop Software - BusinessWeek

Google Buys Bump Technologies, Maker of 3-D Desktop Software - BusinessWeek

Now this is good news. Maybe this means they will add the tech to the new Chrome OS. It would be a nice feature.

Can't stick to that diet? Get a robot coach | Crave - CNET

Can't stick to that diet? Get a robot coach | Crave - CNET

A robot to help me and others keep on a diet? Nice idea but isn't there an app for that same purpose on the iPhone and Android?

McAfee to compensate home users for bad update | Security - CNET News

McAfee to compensate home users for bad update | Security - CNET News

This is a good idea for McAfee to do as far as good PR. Assuming it does right through its process for compensation.

Google: U.S. Demanded User Info 3,500 Times in Six Months | Threat Level | Wired.com

Google: U.S. Demanded User Info 3,500 Times in Six Months | Threat Level | Wired.com

It is good to hear that Google is releasing a means to track how often the Government requests information. The idea will help me build trust in Google.

Try out the request tool at http://www.google.com/governmentrequests

Field Agent for iPhone pays you to do chores | Web Crawler - CNET News

Field Agent for iPhone pays you to do chores | Web Crawler - CNET News

This definitely sounds like a cool iPhone App. I have signed up and installed the App, will see how it goes and let everyone know.

VigLink?

I have been using VigLink to help try to improve my affiliated links on my website and my blog. So far it does not seem that I have many links that can be automatically affiliated with any stores that give out money for referencing or directing traffic there way.

I definitely see where the service could be useful to others, but for now its not doing much good for me.

Official Google Enterprise Blog: Q1'10 spam & virus trends from Postini

Official Google Enterprise Blog: Q1'10 spam & virus trends from Postini

This is a sad trend to notice but at least some groups are trying to decrease the overall amount. So far Postini is doing a great job of keeping spam out of my inbox. Just have to train it better so that it does not catch the emails I want.

Google announces simultaneous editing, more for Google Docs | Productivity Apps | MacUser | Macworld

Google announces simultaneous editing, more for Google Docs | Productivity Apps | MacUser | Macworld

I can not wait to try out all the new features to Google Docs. The only thing I still see as missing is the ability to install/add fonts.

NYT: Google Android Tablet Imminent | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

NYT: Google Android Tablet Imminent | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

Now this is what I have been waiting for, I could easily see myself buying a Google Tablet using Android instead of the Apple iPad.

The Associated Press: Sharp to sell 3-D TVs in Japan, US, Europe, China

The Associated Press: Sharp to sell 3-D TVs in Japan, US, Europe, China

Good to know there will be choices available to choose from with the 3D TVs. I am thinking a 3D TV like this one would be my best choice. But then again I like big TVs.

Netflix Delays Universal and Fox New Releases, including Avatar - PCWorld

Netflix Delays Universal and Fox New Releases, including Avatar - PCWorld

This seems like a great idea for NetFlix, Universal, and Fox. I will have to admit, I am more interested in the streaming movies than having the latest releases. If I did not see the movie in a theater, no rush to see it once it goes to DVD.

Report: Google testing desktop Google Voice | Relevant Results - CNET News

Report: Google testing desktop Google Voice | Relevant Results - CNET News

If its true that Google Voice will soon be accessible via my PC, I will be very happy because then I would finally have an official "home" phone again. I look forward to this moment and can not wait to receive my invite or upgrade to Google Voice.

Google trying anew for a 3D Web | Deep Tech - CNET News

Google trying anew for a 3D Web | Deep Tech - CNET News

3D on the web. Cool, wonder what it will take to learn the new code so I can add it to my list of web skills.

DailyTech - Western Digital Launches 450GB ($300), 600GB ($330) VelociRaptors

DailyTech - Western Digital Launches 450GB ($300), 600GB ($330) VelociRaptors

Sounds like a cool piece of hardware. I only wish I could have at least two of the 600GB drives. I might have to go for the smaller storage version though.

Mozilla fixes security hole with Firefox 3.6.3 | Deep Tech - CNET News

Mozilla fixes security hole with Firefox 3.6.3 | Deep Tech - CNET News

Wow, it seems that I already updated Firefox not so long ago and then another patch is required? I guess this means they are finding them faster or needing to work on quality software development before a release happens.

Microsoft patches a gaping security hole - The Inquirer

Microsoft patches a gaping security hole - The Inquirer

I am glad that Microsoft is releasing other patches along with this emergency patch. Its a smart move for Microsoft.

Update your browsers now or upgrade your browsers to IE8.

Teardown redux: iPhone 3GS vs. Nexus One | Nanotech - The Circuits Blog - CNET News

Teardown redux: iPhone 3GS vs. Nexus One | Nanotech - The Circuits Blog - CNET News

This is an interesting look inside the two phones I am debating between upgrading my current iPhone to the next generation of iPhone or maybe to a Nexus One.

Microsoft hopes Bing users pick up the tab | Beyond Binary - CNET News

Microsoft hopes Bing users pick up the tab | Beyond Binary - CNET News

This seems like a nice improvement to Bing. Google kind of already does something similar.

Microsoft: Natal will adapt sensors to your room | Crave - CNET

Microsoft: Natal will adapt sensors to your room | Crave - CNET

This is good news. I hope it pans out as truthful when the Natal actually arrives. I have this device on my Christmas list.

With AT&T Femtocell, Your Coverage Troubles Could Be Over | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

With AT&T Femtocell, Your Coverage Troubles Could Be Over | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

I am definitely behind this concept. Anything to help improve AT&T's network strength. Certainly could use it at work if my work allowed me to hook it up.

Flinc will turn your car into a taxi (fare included) | Web Crawler - CNET News

Flinc will turn your car into a taxi (fare included) | Web Crawler - CNET News

Now this seems like a nice idea. Not sure I would be willing to give a stranger a ride though. I would have to overcome some fears first. After all, couldn't criminals use this to find get-away vehicles?

Mobile phone buyback offered at carrier stores | CTIA 2010 - CNET Reviews

Mobile phone buyback offered at carrier stores | CTIA 2010 - CNET Reviews

This sounds like a good idea for a better greener world. I have had enough old phones with nothing but collecting dust.

AT&T to sell eco-friendly phone charger | Signal Strength - CNET News

AT&T to sell eco-friendly phone charger | Signal Strength - CNET News

This sounds like a good idea for being green. I will definitely look into getting one when it comes out. Anything to save a few pennies in electricity.

Get your unsigned band onto Slacker Radio | Digital Noise: Music and Tech - CNET News

Get your unsigned band onto Slacker Radio | Digital Noise: Music and Tech - CNET News

This sounds like a good idea. I wonder what local artists I know now have songs on Slacker Radio. I am a definite fan of Slacker.

Why Google's Nexus One hasn't flopped (yet) | Relevant Results - CNET News

Why Google's Nexus One hasn't flopped (yet) | Relevant Results - CNET News

Finally the NexusOne is available for the AT&T network. Now I just have to save up close to $600+ to buy it and the other stuff.

Columbia wants Google's high-speed service - In The Loop - TheState.com

Columbia wants Google's high-speed service - In The Loop - TheState.com

Yes, my own city is bidding for the Google Fiber plan. I hope we get it and I will definitely sign up for the service.

Is Google Wave getting Buzzed? | Relevant Results - CNET News

Is Google Wave getting Buzzed? | Relevant Results - CNET News

I can not wait until Google Wave becomes a part of Google Apps. Also can not wait until Google Buzz does the same thing but for different reasons.

Official Google Enterprise Blog: Google Message Security wins SC Magazine Reader Trust award

Official Google Enterprise Blog: Google Message Security wins SC Magazine Reader Trust award

I can see why Postini and Google Message Security won the award. I am currently using the service and it seems fairly good so far.

Yamaha mg166cx

The yamaha mg166cx sound board is a good sound board for a small to medium folk music venue. Since my church started using this sound board for various events, it has been well received.

GDC: OnLive Takes Gaming To The Cloud -- InformationWeek

GDC: OnLive Takes Gaming To The Cloud -- InformationWeek

I could easily get behind this although I am curious about the pricing of the games. I do not want to re-register until I know the costs of the games I might play. I would also look forward to the console for my TV although I could hook my PC up to the TV to viewing.

What are your thoughts about OnLine

iPad?

I posted on Google Buzz a question asking who will likely buy the iPad. So far it would seem not many people on buzz seem impressed with the iPad.

I also just read an article about the HP Slate that will be coming out later this year (supposedly) and how having Adobe Flash will be a "Killer App" that will differentiate the HP Slate from the iPad. After reading the article, I doubt I will go through the trouble of buying a iPad. Although access to all the Apps in the Apple App Store is a positive thing.

Google Tests TV Search Service - WSJ.com

Google Tests TV Search Service - WSJ.com

I could easily get behind this idea of Google TV. It might work better than my current digital tv box I use for cable.

Vlingo 2.0 for iPhone: E-mail, SMS dictation now cost | iPhone Atlas - CNET Reviews

Vlingo 2.0 for iPhone: E-mail, SMS dictation now cost | iPhone Atlas - CNET Reviews

I agree with this article about Vlingo 2.0. Although I do have the program on my iPhone. I believe I might have to use Dragon Dictation app more often now.

Slacker adds stations curated by artists, experts | Digital Noise: Music and Tech - CNET News

Slacker adds stations curated by artists, experts | Digital Noise: Music and Tech - CNET News

I like this idea from Slacker. It makes perfect sense and makes the stations sound better.

Wi-Fi iPad goes on sale April 3 in U.S. | Tablets | iPhone Central | Macworld

Wi-Fi iPad goes on sale April 3 in U.S. | Tablets | iPhone Central | Macworld

Too steep a price for me to fork over for an iPad. I will wait to see if prices go down a bit more.

Help test email notifications! - Google Wave Blog

Help test email notifications! - Google Wave Blog

This is a good feature to have added to Google Wave. Will have to see how well it works.

Google Android Phones Can Now Search With Written Gestures - PCWorld

Google Android Phones Can Now Search With Written Gestures - PCWorld

This is a good incentive to get a Nexus One or a Droid when I upgrade or replace my cell phone this year. Although I have not yet decided if I will go this route. I do love my iPhone after all.

Netflix considers an iPhone app | Circuit Breaker - CNET News

Netflix considers an iPhone app | Circuit Breaker - CNET News

My vote is yes, please give me a Netflix streaming video app for my iPhone.

Google acquiring Web-based photo editor Picnik | Webware - CNET

Google acquiring Web-based photo editor Picnik | Webware - CNET

Alright another cool Google App coming down the pipeline. I wonder when I will be able to make use of this service

No more Skype for Windows and Java phones? | The Download Blog - Download.com

No more Skype for Windows and Java phones? | The Download Blog - Download.com

This sounds like a good technical and business decision. I love my skype on my PC and my iPhone

Facebook to developers: Get ready for Credits | The Social - CNET News

Facebook to developers: Get ready for Credits | The Social - CNET News

Now this is a cool idea. I am happy that Facebook is finally making the move to providing its own billing system/currency.

TV white space networks tested | Signal Strength - CNET News

TV white space networks tested | Signal Strength - CNET News

This a very good use of the White Spaces in the broadcast spectrum. Assuming you can prevent interference with the broadcast networks and also the wifi services.

Lotus hybrid concept one-ups Tesla Roadster, Chevy Volt | The Car Tech blog - CNET Reviews

Lotus hybrid concept one-ups Tesla Roadster, Chevy Volt | The Car Tech blog - CNET Reviews

A totally cool sounding car to compete with the other cool hybrid cars. It has my vote.

DocStoc opens up its store to (almost) anyone | Web Crawler - CNET News

DocStoc opens up its store to (almost) anyone | Web Crawler - CNET News

I know a few people that might have a use for this service.

Clearwire adds more subs, cuts losses | Signal Strength - CNET News

Clearwire adds more subs, cuts losses | Signal Strength - CNET News

My only thought about Clearwire is when will it move into South Carolina area. I could see myself going for 4G instead of my cable modem service. Especially if it would mean I would not need a separate wifi router.

Could Bloom Box revolutionize power industry?

Could Bloom Box revolutionize power industry?

This sounds like a good invention and also sounds familiar to me based on book I once read (although not 100% exactly). It takes air and combines it with fuels and makes clean energy at a lower cost of using those fuel sources. I definitely support this concept.

Current Opinion about VigLink

I definitely like the VigLink service if for no other reason that a better idea of who is visiting my blog and what links are being clicked. My greatest complaint about VigLink is the current lack to interface for VigLink and my Google Apps Sites website.

Admittedly there probably are not enough links on my website to be of use anyways with VigLink. Something I will have to start working on more in the future.

Zynga: No, we're not charging for Farmville | The Social - CNET News

Zynga: No, we're not charging for Farmville | The Social - CNET News

I can see why Farmville is very popular. When I have time I play the game. Zynga has a lot of cool games. I mostly play many of the facebook games by zynga on my iPhone.

Twitter, Facebook use up 82 percent | Digital Media - CNET News

Twitter, Facebook use up 82 percent | Digital Media - CNET News

This is very believable. I am spending more time twittering and facebooking this year.

Clearwire 4G network

It looks like Clearwire is finally rolling out to the public. So far it does not look like it is in my area though. Check out Clear at http://www.clear.com/

The speed seems to be about the same as my current internet connection.

Slacker Radio

Slacker Radio

I love Slacker Radio. It has introduced me to a lot of different kinds of music that I would not have normally been introduced to in my day to day life.

Why I'm Dropping Google - PCWorld Business Center

Why I'm Dropping Google - PCWorld Business Center

I doubt that I could ever leave Google services. I am very happy with how Google has performed. But then again I have from day one only used Google for services and functions that I did not care if things went public or not.

Google gets go-ahead to buy, sell energy | Green Tech - CNET News

Google gets go-ahead to buy, sell energy | Green Tech - CNET News

Google buying and selling power? Now this is something I had not known about nor heard about before.

Toyota software bugs unlike those in flaky PCs | Nanotech - The Circuits Blog - CNET News

Toyota software bugs unlike those in flaky PCs | Nanotech - The Circuits Blog - CNET News

This is good news, I would hate to think of my future car having a computer like the one I have at home.

First Chevy Volt cars will not be E85 ready | Green Tech - CNET News

First Chevy Volt cars will not be E85 ready | Green Tech - CNET News

Cool, my next car hopefully will be a volt although not until at least 2011 or 2012.

Study: URL typos earn Google $497 million per year | Digital Media - CNET News

Study: URL typos earn Google $497 million per year | Digital Media - CNET News

This sounds like a good way to earn income both for the typo squatters and also Google.

AT&T with a new Android phone called the Backflip

Its great that finally AT&T now has gone Google with the Android OS. Although from the reviews and intros on the backflip, not sure I would switch to that phone from my iPhone.

Please Rob Me: Ethical or not? [poll] | Social Business | ZDNet.com

Please Rob Me: Ethical or not? [poll] | Social Business | ZDNet.com

This article and site does bring up a good question. Although this is why I rarely post anything that I do not want known including my location. I guess paranoia is a good thing in this case. Trust no one. Either way I think I will now use "Please Rob Me" just to make sure I am keeping track of my own mistakes.

VigLink

VigLink I have joined VigLink and currently now use it with my business blog. It should be interesting to see if this will be helpful in assisting my earnings from various affiliate programs.

FCC wants 260 million people on 100Mbps broadband by 2020

FCC wants 260 million people on 100Mbps broadband by 2020

100Mbps in 260 million people's homes? Wow. I could only hope to have that now at my place. Indoors I get 50mbps on my wifi and then slow down to 3mbps from the wifi router to RoadRunner. What a drag to be so fast inside and so slow outdoors.

MySpace Press Room Official MySpace Profile

MySpace Press Room Official MySpace Profile

Google seems to grow on the Real-Time Search world with new connection to MySpace, the second largest social network.

AdWords - Useful or not useful??

I received in the mail a $100 credit to test out AdWords with my business site. I wonder if it will help drive business my way. I guess that means I should work on my website more.

Google Apps Scripts

I am just starting to make use of the Google Apps scripts within Google Docs and soon will maybe use it with Google Sites.

What is the Buzz about Google Buzz?

What is the buzz about Google Buzz? I am not so sure yet. Although I do see potential if it becomes a part of Google Apps. What does everyone else think about Google Buzz? Are you already getting spam through Google Buzz?

The iPad vs Google Chrome OS machine

Apple released it's iPad, now what? I personally will wait until the first Google Chrome OS machine is released later this year.

TurboTax for taxes in the cloud.

2009 taxes are already finished and complete. I totally enjoyed using the web based version of TurboTax. It allowed me to work on my taxes from both work and at home depending on where I had the information I needed to input into the system. Cheers to cloud computing.

Cool new Apps for the iPhone.

Cool new app for the Ellen television show. It seems interesting and feels a lot like the White House app for the iPhone.

Google Voice finally on the iPhone (sort of)

Finally able to use Google Voice on my iPhone. Maybe not as good as an iPhone app version but not too shabby. Much better than having to answer my phone when I use Google Voice from my phone.

White House - There is an App for that too on iPhone

Everyone seems to be now coming up with an app for the iPhone, including now the Whitehouse. Now all I need is more space on my phone for all of them.

Google Apps Premium

Its official, I decided to keep using the Google Apps Premium version. I will have to admit as a small business user with a single user/employee (myself). I am not totally sold on the usefulness for some of the features although I do enjoy having a larger email storage. If you would like to chat with me via my groups, go to http://groups.meallenservices.com. I will be slowly expanding my options and available groups.

OnStar Mobile App for the iPhone/Chevy Volt

In prepartion for the day when I own a Chevy Volt, I thought I would take a look at the OnStar Mobile App for the iPhone. What a cool way to keep tabs on your car. I am very excited about the concept.

Chevy Volt

I am counting down the days to when I will be able to own a Chevy Volt vehicle or at least a more energy efficient vehicle such as a hybrid of some kind.

Release of Nexus One

I am excited about the Google Nexus One release. Too bad it will not work with my current cell phone provider, AT&T's 3G network. Still might buy one though.