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Google finally outlines what to expect from Chrome OS
After a few months of speculation, Google today finally decided to show us just what Chrome OS is going to be. Contrary to what some were hoping, there is no real beta to be had as of now, and Google doesn’t expect to have one for another year. What we do get today, is an outline of what Google is trying to do with the new OS, and what it would do. First thing you…
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TiVo slashes price on HD and HD XL - get Netflix, Amazon, Blockbuster and YouTube all for less
TiVo has reduced prices on their HD and HD XL units by up to $100 for the holidays. TiVo revolutionized DVR functionality and continues to…
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Google Voice adds new options to display your number when sending SMS messages
I have not made any secret as to my love affair with Google Voice, and thankfully that is backed up by the fact they seem…
Google to officially unveil Chrome OS tomorrow
We heard the latest Chrome OS rumor last week, and it looks like it will at least be partially true. The news is official and comes courtesy of Google who have stated that they will be offering a “complete overview” of Chrome OS and giving some demos tomorrow November 19,… Continue Reading »
Technology to render your signature dead? MasterCard says SMS is far more trusty
The signature as a means to identify transactions is going the way of the Dodo bird. Presented with difficult identity confirmation brought about by online purchasing, credit card companies are scrambling for a solution to the fraud the new world presents. MasterCard Europe believes they’ve a nifty solution. Actually, MasterCard… Continue Reading »
Rumor: Google to launch Chrome OS “within a week”
The official word on the Google’s Chrome OS mentioned that we would see “more updates in the fall” and that it would not be available for download until the “second half of 2010.” That said, things sometimes change, and sometimes they become the subject of rumor. In this case, we… Continue Reading »
MPAA manages to shut down entire towns free Wi-Fi due to one illegal download
It seems as if it has been a while since we last heard an MPAA horror story, but not to worry because we have a goodie for you on this fine Friday morning. It would seem that those living in Coshocton, Ohio have at least temporarily lost their free Wi-Fi.… Continue Reading »
Google officially “welcomes” Gizmo5 by halting new user sign ups
Sure, we all knew about the Google acquisition of VoIP provider Gizmo5, and we were able to speculate about things that would happen. But now, courtesy of the Google Voice Blog we are getting a look at the first moves. And in typically Google fashion, they have both officially welcomed… Continue Reading »
Google adds more online storage for less money
If there’s one rule when it comes to computer storage, it’s that eventually everything gets a lot cheaper. A 1 TB HDD can be bought for about $80, while a few years ago it was simply unheard of to even have 1 TB on one drive. It stands to reason,… Continue Reading »
Computer-to-computer calling coming to Google Voice?
In an announcement that came earlier this morning, Google has purchased Gizmo5. Now for those unfamiliar, Gizmo5 is a VoIP provider similar to Skype. Of course, you may be thinking, Google already has Google Voice, and that is a good point. However, that may only be one piece of the… Continue Reading »
Video conferencing coming to Google Talk
Google is once again looking to expand the features of Google Talk, and the latest will make it more of a conferencing tool as opposed to something simply used to chat with a friend. In other words, it looks like Google Talk will be getting more professional features. According to… Continue Reading »
Wanna go beta? We’ve got Threadsy invites
Wish there was a web app that brought together your email, twitter and Facebook into one, easy to deal with place? Threadsy is the answer. I’ve been using it for over a month and it keeps getting better. Today, I’ve got invites (500) thanks to the fine folks at Threadsy.… Continue Reading »
Google Voice has 1.419 million users, but only 570,000 are regularly using the service
I have been a Google Voice user since before it was Google Voice. That was before Google had purchased the service, which was once called Grand Central. Of course, I did not really begin using and taking full advantage of the service until after Google began allowing us to change… Continue Reading »
Black Friday 2009
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Palm Pre Information & Updates
Palm just introduced their next-gen smartphone, the Palm Pre, and next-gen operating system, Palm webOS. Gadgetell's got the latest Pre and webOS information and news for you right here.
