Engadget has posted what could be the real deal when it comes to the new iMac super-slim keyboard. Just look at this unit, it oozes quality and that all important thinness. If the iMac compliments this new design, we are all in for a real treat. Check out the Engadget website for more images.
Top 10 GMail Tweaks
Here are the 10 most impressive GMail plugins and tweaks. There's plenty more to choose from but these in particular will make your life easier and enhance your GMail experience.
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Merlin Mann’s “Inbox Zero” talk
A really great talk on the idea of "Inbox Zero" method of email management. Anyone who gets more than a dozen emails a day needs to spend time with this.
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Free VoIP Landlines for Life... For a Price
Vonage has something new to worry about: free. Since everybody hates paying for anything internet, Ooma's jumping on the free-subscription bandwagon with reverse razor / blade model: shell out crazy cash ($400) for a sexy little Ooma Hub with lifetime free local and long distance service.
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Office Snapshots: I Know Where You Work (w/ pics of Digg's office too!)
There are plenty of photo galleries of the most influential websites of our day, including Digg, Twitter, Facebook, Mozilla, Meebo, Pixar, Six Apart, and more. Cool stuff.
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Intego launch FileGuard X4 Beta
Intego, today announced the public beta release of its new FileGuard X4 data protection program. FileGuard X4 creates virtual safes that provide unbreakable protection for sensitive files. Users can create as many safes as they need for different types of files; send sensitive files to others with no risk; and store safes on servers or external disks with full security.
FileGuard X4 is designed to meet the needs of mobile users who have sensitive files on their laptops, as well as home and business users who want to ensure that their confidential data is protected. Unlike Apple’s FileVault, which requires that users encrypt their entire home folder, FileGuard X4 lets users choose which files or folders they want to protect, and only the ones they want to protect. FileGuard X4’s virtual safes are easy-to-use, practical, and flexible, offering many options, such as permissions for shared access, simple drag-and-drop copying to and from safes, and unbreakable encryption.
“Identity theft is one of the leading computer security issues these days, and the only way to prevent it is to ensure that all personal and confidential documents are fully protected,” said Laurent Marteau, CEO of Intego. “FileGuard X4 lets users protect their most confidential documents, with unbreakable encryption. Even if someone gets access to their Mac, they won’t be able to break into these safes.”
Features of FileGuard X4:
· Store sensitive files in secure virtual safes
· Industry-standard encryption makes safes unbreakable
· Create as many safes as you need
· Set a different password for each safe
· Create safes by drag-and-drop, or from the Intego menu
· Safes increase in capacity as you add more files
· Change the size of a safe or compress it to save space
· Open safes by a simple double-click in the Finder
· Protect sensitive files on laptops in case of loss or theft
· Protect files on portable media, such as iPods or USB key drives
· Safes work like folders - drag files to and from your safes
· Safe icons indicate their status (open or closed)
· Use floating windows to access safes at all times
· Send safes by e-mail, or store them on servers or external disks
· Set read and write permissions for safes stored on shared volumes
System Requirements:
· Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or higher
· 20 MB hard disk space
The public beta of Intego FileGuard X4 is available for free and can be downloaded here.
Steve Jobs - Stanford University
If you ever need something to enlighten your day… to give you some encouragement… to help put things in perspective… or to have a positive outlook on life… or perhaps you just love Steve Jobs, then you should take a look at this video. It captures Steve Jobs commencement speech at Stanford University in 2005, where he talks quite frankly about certain aspects of his career and life that have moulded him into the person he is today.
Griffin launch iKaraoke TunePrompter - Free
Griffin Technology, today announced iKaraoke TunePrompter, a useful tool for creating karaoke videos from your existing music library. TunePrompter enhances the full karaoke experience of Griffin's iKaraoke, an iPod accessory featured in Time, The New York Times, BusinessWeek, and hailed by The Wall Street Journal as "fun to use and unintimidating."
TunePrompter is a freeware application for Mac and PC that lets iKaraoke users make their own free karaoke videos using any song they own. The iKaraoke supplies the music, you supply the words and you can enjoy karaoke with any song, anytime and anywhere.
Using TunePrompter is easy.
1. Download and install Griffin iKaraoke TunePrompter
2. Open TunePrompter
3. Load your favorite song
4. Type your lyrics in or let TunePrompter help you find them
5. Tap your spacebar along with the music to teach TunePrompter
Connect the iKaraoke microphone to your iPod and you're on. iKaraoke removes the vocals from your video, allowing you to karaoke anytime, and anywhere.
Ultimate iKaraoke Contest
To celebrate the debut of iKaraoke TunePrompter, Griffin will give one lucky iKaraoke-er the Ultimate Griffin Prize Pack worth more than $800. Entering is easy. Just download TunePrompter at www.griffintechnology.com/products/tuneprompter and make karaoke videos of your favorite music.
Then, between now and August 24th, simply submit feedback through the software. What works? What needs improvement? Tell us and you'll be entered into a random drawing for the Ultimate Griffin Prize Pack with more than $800 in top-selling Griffin schwag.
This prize pack includes one each of the following products: iKaraokeTM, iTrip Auto®, PowerDuoTM, California RollTM, ReflectTM, TempoTM, AirDockTM, iTalk ProTM, SmartShare®, TuneCenterTM, RoadTrip®, EarJamsTM, TuneBudsTM, CenterStageTM, PowerMateTM, AirClickTM iPod & USB, ElevatorTM, and iMicTM.
Steve Wozniak talks to MacWorld
I love Steve Wozniak, OK, so now I have admitted it! For many many years I have followed the history of Apple and the two Steve's. A few months back I got so excited and was totally engrossed by a documentary on Sky about Woz and his other interests. So, this interview over at MacWorld is a real treat. Check it out here.
Facebook buys Parakey - BBC Report
The BBC Technology website reports today that Facebook has bought internet startup company Parakey for an undisclosed amount. Parakey was set-up by two of the original co-founders of Mozilla Firefox, my browser of choice. Check out the full story here.
Zengobi launch Curio 4
Zengobi have just launched version 4 of Curio, their project management and planning application. Apart from an updated interface, this new version adds mind mapping, snippets, resource assignments, time management and a whole lot more besides. Prices range from $69 to $149 depending on which version you purchase.
DataWind - PocketSurfer 2 Pricing and Dates
DataWind, today announced the launch of the PocketSurfer2, an ultra-thin, ultra-portable internet communications device. PocketSurfer2 is a handheld device that delivers the full power and original graphic intensity of the internet rapidly and wirelessly to the palm of your hand, for free.
The PocketSurfer2 allows you to browse the web in its original HTML layout, with full graphics, Java support and other complex web functionality on a 640 x 240 colour widescreen display. An integrated mouse pointer and a full format, backlit QWERTY keyboard makes it the most usable hand-held web device around. PocketSurfer2 fits easily into a pocket or bag and delivers the real web, just like you’re used to at home or at work. The rich user experience of the PocketSurfer2 offers a real alternative to consumers tired of the limited functionality, unfamiliar content and small screens on mobile phones or smartphones.
It doesn’t hang about either, with page-load times of under seven seconds over GPRS thanks to DataWind’s patented acceleration technology, you’ll be flying around the web just as you would at your desk. Comparative devices regularly take up to two minutes to download similar web pages. At its launch event and select trade shows, DataWind even offers an industry-wide speed challenge to illustrate its claim as the fastest mobile handheld web access device.
Suneet S. Tuli, CEO of DataWind, commented, “Our goal was to deliver the real web, fast and free. With PocketSurfer2 mobile users can surf the internet anytime, anyplace and enjoy the same rich media graphics and browser functionality of the desktop experience. This device is going to revolutionise the way we work, play, communicate and take advantage of the wireless web.”
Pricing and availability
The PocketSurfer2 is priced at £179.99 and will be available in high street stores, and independent consumer electronics and mobile phone stores throughout the UK starting August 16th, 2007. Additionally, the PocketSurfer2 will also be available through online retailers and television direct marketing. From July 25th, 2007, pre-orders can be placed through Amazon UK to obtain first delivery before high-street availability.
PocketSurfer2, Key Features:
- Independent self-contained unit with built-in GPRS modem and SIM
- GPS location information
- Lithium polymer battery
- 5 hours battery life for active usage, and 5 days standby
- Built-in high performance antenna
- Transreflective backlit display
- 640 x 240 VGA colour
- Mini USB charger
- Mouse pointer
- Backlit QWERTY keyboard
- Sub 7 second page-load
- Web browsing in original layout
- Weight – 174 grams
- Dimensions - 152 x 75 x 15 m