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Google [HTC] Nexus One ads taking on Apple strategy

Google [HTC] Nexus One ads taking on Apple strategy

Posted on 08. Feb, 2010 by .

Using advertising techniques reminiscent of post-release Apple products, Google crafted a set of YouTube videos touting the Nexus One Mobile smart phone.  These videos are exceptionally well done, and are quite convincing. After a week engagement with an HTC  myTouch (Android OS 1.6), I would have been a little hesitant to even try another Android [...]

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YouTube using new control buttons?

YouTube using new control buttons?

Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by .

Checking out some Melvin Machismo videos on YouTube, and it looks like they are playing around with some new control icons.  Take a look… These are very minor changes, but I like it.

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Apple releases the iPad- possible Amazon Kindle killer

Apple releases the iPad- possible Amazon Kindle killer

Posted on 27. Jan, 2010 by .

Steve Jobs revealed the latest Apple device called the ‘iPad’. The iPad has a 9.7 inch, full capacitive multi-touch IPS display, and weighs in at 1.5 pounds, measuring 0.5 inches thick. Pricing for the iPad starts at $499 for the 16GB (Wi-Fi only) version– far lower than the early $999 projections of many of the [...]

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iRewardChart reinforces children’s good behavior- [iPhone App Review]

iRewardChart reinforces children’s good behavior- [iPhone App Review]

Posted on 13. Jan, 2010 by .

As every parent knows, finding ways to motivate kids to brush their teeth, go to bed on time, or make their beds in the morning can be a seemingly impossible task.  But if you have an iPhone, your job just got a little easier.  There is an iPhone application called, iRewardChart, from Got Clues Inc., and [...]

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Video: Russian Mi-26 Halo sling-loads Dutch AS 532 Cougar in Afghanistan

Video: Russian Mi-26 Halo sling-loads Dutch AS 532 Cougar in Afghanistan

Posted on 30. Dec, 2009 by .

Cool video of a Russian Mi-26 (Halo) sling-loading a battle-damaged AS 532 (Cougar) in Southern Afghanistan.  This thing is one HUGE engineering marvel.  Check out the video… According to the report: “A Russian crew has successfully returned a NATO chopper to its airbase in Kandahar after the craft came under attack. The Dutch helicopter was [...]

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Google’s fading home page

Posted on 09. Dec, 2009 by .

If you are like me, you have been wondering what the hell is going on with Google’s home page fading in the text (see video below).  I am one for experiments, but does this make much sense? I think just about everyone knows that Google is a search engine (hopefully), and I thought maybe it [...]

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