Wednesday, January 16, 2008

The Totally Rad Show Episode 8 - Sassafras & Fancypants

A review of 28 Weeks Later, discussion of potential Terminator sequels, and a huge week in video game news with new additions to the Simpsons, Tecmo Bowl, Ninja Gaiden, and Rygar franchises. Plus, we blast through some more forum questions, and join in on Dan's Birthday celebration! It's The Totally Rad Show Episode 8: "Sassafras and Fancypants"

The Totally Rad Show Episode 9 - H8tr-Aid

This week: A review of Shrek the Third, news of DeNiro and Pacino back together, and big video game announcements, including StarCraft 2, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, and Pain. Plus, we check out the Halo 3 Beta and introduce our first comic book segment! It's the Totally Rad Show Episode 9: "H8tr-Aid" the one in which Jeff finds perfection.

Twiistup 3 Voting is Live

I would suggest that you text thembid to 66937 ;)

The Totally Rad Show Episode 10 - Love Nut

This week: Straight from Star Wars Celebration IV, reviews of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End and Knocked Up, a look at the John Rambo teaser footage, and video game news about Assassin's Creed, Fable 2, and the new Tom Clancy series, Endwar. Plus, the TV section returns with discussion of the Heroes and Lost season finales and more!

Community Innovation Awards Program

...Awarding $1M...

Apple Looking Less Shiny To Investors

There was little loving for Apple (AAPL) on Wall Street after Steve Jobs delivered his keynote speech at his company's Macworld Conference & Expo on Jan. 15. The company's shares fell 5.5%, more than twice the 2.5% of the Nasdaq Composite Index.

The Totally Rad Show Episode 11 - The Dills

This week: A review of the Russian sci-fi epic, Daywatch, discussion of a possible Onimusha movie, and the Patrick Dempsey canon, and a look at Microsoft's new Surface and what it could mean for gaming. Plus, we debate the relevance of downloadable retro games, and return to the tabletop for more D&D goodness.

Informative Blog Highlighting Features of Zimbra 5

In this article Gray Rothkopf, proprietor of 01.com, documents some of the great features of the Zimbra 5 Collaborative Suite. He also informs readers about Zimbra's position in the groupware market while touching on how 01.com has integrated this flexible platform for personal and business users alike and made the migration process simple.

The Totally Rad Show Episode 12 - Bork

This week: A review of Oceans 13 and talk of Nottingham, Thundercats, 30 Days of Night, the Lego MMO, Myst DS, and more. Plus, we play Odin's Sphere and pick out some hot geek ladies.

Don’t be upset when you get buried, it happens to everyone

Today the full extent of the Digg bury brigade was revealed. Some stories are getting almost 500 buries!

Sun Pays 1 Billion Dollars to Acquire MySQL

It appears Sun is at is again with an announcement that they're in negotiations to buy out the entire MySQL team. Sun says they plan to keep the project open-source, and and are trying to integrate most of the MySQL into the new Sun team. Does this constitute a major threat to the open-source movement, or is Sun a good place for it to be?

How Web 2.0 Can Ruin Your Life And What To Do About It

Don't spend all your time on social networking sites... unless you want to ruin your life.

Sun Pays 1 Billion Dollars to Acquire MySQL

It appears Sun is at is again with an announcement that they're in negotiations to buy out the entire MySQL team. Sun says they plan to keep the project open-source, and and are trying to integrate most of the MySQL into the new Sun team. Does this constitute a major threat to the open-source movement, or is Sun a good place for it to be?

Pair of Sloan MBAs launch reality Website "TVLeagues.com"

Two MIT Sloan MBAs have launched the Website TVLeagues.com, a bit like fantasy football for television addicts, which offers fans of reality television a way to bring the competition into their own homes, according to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management.

Google, Clearwire Unveil Partnership

Rumors circulating on chat boards last month suggested that Google -- looking to make a big push into the wireless business -- could make a bid for Kirkland-based Clearwire.

Helio Launches “Mysto”, Crowd Goes Mild

In a feeble attempt to keep up with the ever-changing cell phone market, Helio has come out with their newest phone, the "Mysto". The Mysto is not a new phone, it is exactly the same as based on the aging Samsung U600.

Facebook has been asked to remove the Scrabulous

Facebook has been asked to remove the Scrabulous game from its website by the makers of Scrabble.

Links vs. Ink: Social Media Marketing

PR is not always an appropriate way to develop links to your site. This is an interesting case study on how effective writing articles can be as a way of creating LOTS of links. Social media marketing is really hot...learn from the pros.

The Rest of the Rest of Us

A poignant article by Dale Dougherty on the other side of technological innovation, or rather: Is progress really progress if only the wealthier members of society can take part?

Facebook provides no real security around its pictures

How was I able to obtain this photo, which was found in a private album on Mark Zuckerberg's profile? A tipster sent it to me, and provided me the Web address where he found it. But here's where it gets interesting. Unlike LiveJournal, which allows users to restrict not just blog posts but pictures to specific groups of friends, Facebook provides n

D2 Launches mCUE Mobile Convergence Platform

mCUE, for multi-mode handsets, including dual-mode cellular plus Wi-Fi phones, pairs a "communications user interface" (CUI) with D2's vPort VoIP software to deliver integrated Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) and Unified Communications (UC) functionality. mCUE plans to expand support for other OSs, too, including Google's Android and Windows CE.

E-Records, E-Dangers: The Data Integrity Challenge Contest

Detecting data tampering is not always as easy as it sounds, and ensuring data integrity for electronic records is an increasingly challenging endeavor. Data tampering is a reality and a nightmare for most organizations and it can take many different shapes. Think you can spot data tampering? Take the Data Integrity Challenge and win a cool prize!

What is Fair Use in the Digital Age?

"General counsel for NBC Rick Cotton and Tim Wu, professor at Columbia Law school, continue their debate about copyright issues and technology on Saul Hansell's blog at the New York Times discussing Fair Use of commercial music and video as the raw materials for new creations.

What is Fair Use in the Digital Age?

"General counsel for NBC Rick Cotton and Tim Wu, professor at Columbia Law school, continue their debate about copyright issues and technology on Saul Hansell's blog at the New York Times discussing Fair Use of commercial music and video as the raw materials for new creations.

CDMA provider contemplating move to GSM: The Telus edition

Telus' last chance at success

Hopefully, Tencent QQ for Mac is about to be released

Tencent QQ, the IM tool which owns the world's third largest amount of users, is rumored to be releasing in two weeks.

Hopefully, Tencent QQ for Mac is about to be released

Tencent QQ, the IM tool which owns the world's third largest amount of users, is rumored to be releasing in two weeks.

Rev3 leaves out monthly subscribers

Yearly members get an exclusive shirt, monthly members get their subscription canceled.

Xbox Live Marketplace vs Apple TV: The breakdown

Up until yesterday, the living room set-top box was simply a "hobby" for Apple; their fumbled Apple TV product did little to unseat the HD video rental download champ, the largely uncontested Xbox Live Video Marketplace. Check out the head to head breakdown.

Top 50 U.S. Web Rankings for December

comScore Media Metrix Releases Top 50 U.S. Web Rankings for December

The 5000+ mph PAPER AIRPLANE

Leave it to japan.

Tubesnow is going away

Not sure anyone ever followed or used the TubesNow Service, however, they're going away as of January 31st. I got the announcement in my e-mail today. http://www.tubesnow.com/support.aspx

blinkx Signs 13 Top Independent Content Providers

blinkx today announced that it has partnered with 13 new independent content providers. more info in post