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It is extremely difficult to predict which technologies will become part of everyday life in the future. Some of the best known innovations, like the net, have swiftly become part of the furniture for millions, even though many said it would only benefit academic research and governments. Similarly, few predicted text messaging would take off …
“LaCie today announced two dual-layer DVD burners, updating its DVD line with the latest technology to burn full-length DVDs or back up 8.5GB of data.” [Via MacNN] The MethodShop Spin: iBling or a good example of someone who has too much money?
For one brief moment during a recent business meeting, Nelson Gonzalez wondered whether he’d inadvertently booked himself an appointment for a forced brain reboot by the men in black. Gonzalez, co-owner of Alienware Computers, was showing off the company’s collection of space-invader style machines to a group of potential buyers that included representatives from the …
This isn’t your typical, humdrum, slate-colored computer. Not only is the PC known as the hip-e almost all white, but its screen and keyboard are framed in fuzzy pink fur. Or a leopard skin design. Or a graffiti-themed pattern. This blog is part of the MethodShop.com Network
According to Think Secret, Apple is set to pull the wraps off of a software update for the iPod Mini which would provide the same functionality as the current big brother click-wheel iPod. The update should include the single-click shuffle function, …
The next time you go to CVS to pick up your prescription of Viagra, there’s another item you might consider adding to your purchase: a disposable digital camera.
“In a bid to win customers from market leader and now fierce rival Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) , RealNetworks (Nasdaq: RNWK) said Tuesday it would offer 49-cent music downloads, a price-slashing move that the company admitted would cut into its profits. Real said it would cut its prices in half, offering single-song downloads for 49 cents …
Roxio recently announced it is selling its consumer software division to Sonic Solutions in a deal expected to be completed by the end of the year. As a result of the transaction, Sonic will acquire Toast, Easy Media Creator, Photo Suite and other CD- and DVD-authoring software titles.
In an industry shaking move, the FCC “gave its blessing to 13 technologies that will enable copying digital programs for personal use while preventing their mass distribution on the Internet.” This decision comes just in time for the executives at TiVo. Sometime during fall 2004, they plan on releasing a new service called “TiVoToGo”. This …
