Tech Blogspots and Tech Blogs - Blogspots

Blazepro's Wireless PS3 Keypad is 80% cheaper than Sony's, and it costs less too
Oh it's boxy alright. But what Blazepro's Wireless Keypad for the PS3 lacks in highfalutin curves is more than made up for in price: just $11 compared to the $50 you'd have to pay for Sony's own Bluetooth Wireless Keypad. Unfortunately, there's no mention of included rechargeables and Blazepro's keypad communicates with the PS3 via a 2.4GHz USB dongle instead of using the PS3's built-in Bluetooth. Shame, but at least it includes a "Leap-frequency communication solution" and "strongly anti-jamming." Maybe you should just wait for the reviews.[Via DCEMUUK Forums, thanks Craig]Filed under: gamingBlazepro's Wireless PS3 Keypad is 80% cheaper than Sony's, and it costs less too originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Engadget.com Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:40:00 EST

VTECH IS9181 Internet Radio is a Strong Contender
I love internet radio, in fact, Pandora is the number one used application on my iphone and the most visited site on my desktop. There is something about about an unlimited number of music choices at...
Gadgets-weblog.com Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:07:16 -0500

Google Searches Most Likely Not Destroying World
By Evan Ackerman Last week, a Harvard researcher estimated that every time you look for something on Google, it produces 7 grams of CO2. This is about the same amount of CO2 as is expended by the amount of energy it takes to boil a kettle of water. The report also included other scary numbers, like [...]
Oh Gizmo Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:52:50 +0000

iPod touch M110 sniper rifle: another reason to fear the Cult of Apple
We're trying... we're trying real hard to cling to our pacifist ways. But damn if the fusion of this US Army M110 Sniper Rifle and mounted iPod touch running the BulletFlight external ballistics calculator (available via the App Store) doesn't make us want to kill. Tap in the variables such as weather conditions, ammunition type, distance to target, and wind speed before exhaling and gently squeezing back on your second amendment right. God bless America. [Via The Firearm Blog]Read -- M110 sniper rifle with iPod touch mountRead -- BulletFlight App [warning: iTunes link]iPod touch M110 sniper rifle: another reason to fear the Cult of apple originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Jan 2009 03:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Engadget.com Tue, 20 Jan 2009 03:50:00 EST

Nokia's Comes With Music service plans world tour
Nokia's all-you-can-eat Comes With Music service has been humming along quite nicely across the pond, but until now, we've been left in the dark about its plans for world domination. No more, as a recent Reuters report has it that the unlimited music service should be headed to Australia, Asia and Singapore later this quarter and Latin America / USA sometime this year. We're also told that more corners of Europe should get served in the future, though no window of time was handed out there. It should be interesting to see if any carriers jump in to subsidize these, but our gut feeling says they'll be sold for a premium unlocked at your nearest Nokia flagship.[Via UnwiredView]Filed under: Cellphones, Portable AudioNokia's Comes With Music service plans world tour originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Jan 2009 03:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Engadget.com Tue, 20 Jan 2009 03:01:00 EST

Add Feedzilla news widgets

The Evolution of Technology - The History of Computers
The Evolution of Technology - The History of Computers Rebecca Blain While computers are now an important part of the lives of human beings, there was a time where computers did not exist. Knowing the history of computers and how much progression has been made can help you understand just how complicated and innovative the creation of computers really is. Unlike most devices, the computer is one of the few inventions that does not have one specific inventor. Throughout the development of the computer, many people have added their creations to the list required to make a computer work. Some of the inventions have been different types of computers, and some of them were parts required to allow computers to be developed further. The Beginning Perhaps the most significant date in the history of computers is the year 1936. It was in this year that the first "computer" was developed. It was created by Konrad Zuse and dubbed the Z1 computer. This computer stands as the first as it was the first system to be fully programmable. There were devices prior to this, but none had the computing power that sets it apart from other electronics. It wasnt until 1942 that any business saw profit and opportunity in computers. This first company was called ABC computers, owned and operated by John Atanasoff and Clifford Berry. Two years later, the Harvard Mark I computer was developed, furthering the science of computing. Over the course of the next few years, inventors all over the world began to search more into the study of computers, and how to improve upon them. Those next ten years say the introduction of the transistor, which would become a vital part of the inner workings of the computer, the ENIAC 1 computer, as well as many other types of systems. The ENIAC 1 is perhaps one of the most interesting, as it required 20,000 vacuum tubes to operate. It was a massive machine, and started the revolution to build smaller and faster computers. The age of computers was forever altered by the introduction of International Business Machines, or IBM, into the computing industry in 1953. This company, over the course of computer history, has been a major player in the development of new systems and servers for public and private use. This introduction brought about the first real signs of competition within computing history, which helped to spur faster and better development of computers. Their first contribution was the IBM 701 EDPM Computer. A Programming Language Evolves A year later, the first successful high level programming language was created. This was a programming language not written in assembly or binary, which are considered very low level languages. FORTRAN was written so that more people could begin to program computers easily. The year 1955, the Bank of America, coupled with Stanford Research Institute and General Electric, saw the creation of the first computers for use in banks. The MICR, or Magnetic Ink Character Recognition, coupled with the actual computer, the ERMA, was a breakthrough for the banking industry. It wasnt until 1959 that the pair of systems were put into use in actual banks. During 1958, one of the most important breakthroughs in computer history occurred, the creation of the integrated circuit. This device, also known as the chip, is one of the base requirements for modern computer systems. On every motherboard and card within a computer system, are many chips that contain information on what the boards and cards do. Without these chips, the systems as we know them today cannot function. gaming, Mice, & the Internet For many computer users now, games are a vital part of the computing experience. 1962 saw the creation of the first computer game, which was created by Steve Russel and MIT, which was dubbed Spacewar. The mouse, one of the most basic components of modern computers, was created in 1964 by Douglass Engelbart. It obtained its name from the "tail" leading out of the device. One of the most important aspects of computers today was invented in 1969. ARPA net was the original Internet, which provided the foundation for the Internet that we know today. This development would result in the evolution of knowledge and business across the entire planet. It wasnt until 1970 that Intel entered the scene with the first dynamic RAM chip, which resulted in an explosion of computer science innovation. On the heels of the RAM chip was the first microprocessor, which was also designed by Intel. These two components, in addition to the chip developed in 1958, would number among the core components of modern computers. A year later, the floppy disk was created, gaining its name from the flexibility of the storage unit. This was the first step in allowing most people to transfer bits of data between unconnected computers. The first networking card was created in 1973, allowing data transfer between connected computers. This is similar to the Internet, but allows for the computers to connect without use of the Internet. Household PCs Emerge The next three years were very important for computers. This is when companies began to develop systems for the average consumer. The Scelbi, Mark-8 Altair, IBM 5100, apple I and II, TRS-80, and the Commodore Pet computers were the forerunners in this area. While expensive, these machines started the trend for computers within common households. One of the most major breathroughs in computer software occurred in 1978 with the release of the VisiCalc Spreadsheet program. All development costs were paid for within a two week period of time, which makes this one of the most successful programs in computer history. 1979 was perhaps one of the most important years for the home computer user. This is the year that WordStar, the first word processing program, was released to the public for sale. This drastically altered the usefulness of computers for the everyday user. The IBM Home computer quickly helped revolutionize the consumer market in 1981, as it was affordable for home owners and standard consumers. 1981 also saw the the mega-giant microsoft enter the scene with the MS-DOS operating system. This operating system utterly changed computing forever, as it was easy enough for everyone to learn. The Competition Begins : Apple vs. Microsoft Computers saw yet another vital change during the year of 1983. The Apple Lisa computer was the first with a graphical user interface, or a GUI. Most modern programs contain a GUI, which allows them to be easy to use and pleasing for the eyes. This marked the beginning of the out dating of most text based only programs. Beyond this point in computer history, many changes and alterations have occurred, from the apple-microsoft wars, to the developing of microcomputers and a variety of computer breakthroughs that have become an accepted part of our daily lives. Without the initial first steps of computer history, none of this would have been possible. About The Author Rebecca Blain is a professional hobbyist writer who enjoys taking care of her fish and educating people about how to build your own computer which you can learn about here: http://www.build-your-own-computer-tips.com
featureblog.com Tue, 20 Jan 2009 01:40:14 EST

Find a New Job by Offering a Bounty [Jobs]
TheJobBored weblog offers some radical advice for landing a job in tough economic times: Offer a reward to the friend or colleague who helps you land a real job. It's an extreme measure, and it might require some tactful maneuvering on your part, but—as the post points out—crazier things have been done. If you've ever tried this or some other rather extreme method for securing a job, let's hear more about it in the comments. Photo by Rob Lee.
Life Hacker Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:00:00 PST

Gizmo Drive Mounts ISO, BIN, and VHD Disk Images [Featured Windows Download]
Windows only: Free application Gizmo Drive mounts almost any virtual hard drive you can throw at it, including ISO, BIN, CUE, and the new virtual hard drive (VHD) images supported in Windows 7. The purpose of disk image mounting tools is generally the same: Rather than burning a new CD or DVD whenever you want to access a file inside a disk image, these applications simply mount the image as though it's a physical hard drive on your computer. We've featured several disk mounting utilities in the past, including previously mentioned DAEMON Tools, ISODisk, Virtual CD-ROM, and Pismo File Mount, but Gizmo Drive may be the first we've seen that's added VHD support as well—which may come in handy for XP and Vista users once Windows 7 comes along. The application is included in a packaged install with other apps, so be sure to check only what you want to install. Gizmo Drive is a free download, Windows only. Gizmo Drive [via Download Squad]
Life Hacker Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:00:00 PST

Google Web Drive on Its Way? [Google]
A user in the MacRumors forums posted this screenshot from the recently released Picasa for Mac beta, which included an option to move photos to a "Google Web Drive." Google users have wanted a cloud storage solution from Google ever since Gmail's huge storage capacity made web storage seem viable (incidentally, a lot of great solutions are already available for using Gmail as a cloud drive), but an official storage solution from Google has yet to be seen. Google Blogoscoped suggests that the pictured "Google Web Drive" may be the solution Google lovers have been waiting for. For cloud storage solutions that are available now, check out the five best file syncing tools, most of which sync between the web and your desktop. Photo via MacForums
Life Hacker Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:00:00 PST

How to Back Up Data
If you are like me, then you spend a lot of time on the computer. Whether the time you spend on the PC (or Mac) is for business or pleasure, then you are part of the IT revolution.
ezinearticles.com Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:29:20 -0600

Add Feedzilla news widgets

BLOGSPOTSEARCH.COM

Tech Blogspots