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[Technology] WordPress Comes To iPhone (ReadWriteWeb)

ReadWriteWeb — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:08:10 GMT

Do you have an iPhone? Are you a blogger? Then you're going to love this news - there's now a WordPress app for iPhone available for download from the iTunes App Store. The software lets you update your WordPress blog from anywhere. We're not forgiving Apple for that MobileMe nonsense just yet, but we have to admit, this is pretty good stuff. WordPress on iPhone The new WordPress App for iPhone supports both WordPress.com installations as well as self-hosted Wordpress.org blogs that are version 2.5.1 and above. The app includes the following features : - Embedded Safari previews of posts - Full support for tags & categories - Photo support for both camera phone pics and library photos - Support for multiple blogs - Ability to password protect a post, save as draft, or mark for later review - Auto-recovery feature recovers posts interrupted by phone calls You can see WordPress on the iPhone in action in the video below or check out screenshots here : More information can be found on iphone.wordpress.org where you can review the Frequently Asked Questions and/or report issues with the application. To download this app from iTunes, click here . Thanks to Digital Inspiration for breaking the news.

Planet Intertwingly : WordPress for iPhone! ...
Mashable : WordPress Launches Mobile Blogging App for iPhone ...

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(38 posts, last update: 23/07/2008 15:08)

[Technology] Top 5 web 2.0 sites account for 1 in every 15 UK Internet visits (Hitwise)

Hitwise — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:39:52 GMT

We issued a press release today containing our latest social network market share data. Facebook continues to grow its market share in the UK and reached a new high of 45% in June. However, that growth has been at the expense of Bebo and MySpace, which have both lost share in the UK over the last 12 months. The table above is based on a specific custom category of social networks, and therefore excludes a number of sites with social media features. Taking a broader definition of Web 2.0 sites, the declining market share of Bebo and MySpace is even more marked. As the chart below illustrates, YouTube.com overtook Bebo to become the second most visited Web 2.0 property in the UK during June, while Wikipedia overtook MySpace to move into fourth position. Combined, these five sites now account for one in every 15 UK Internet visits.

Inside Facebook : June ComScore/Hitwise Social Networking Numbers in for US, UK ...
This is Herd : The Facebook-isation of Britain ...

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(3 posts, last update: 23/07/2008 10:39)

[Technology] Skypephone S2 from 3 will have email capabilities (TameBay)

TameBay — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:40:11 GMT

Today 3 mobile let me see one of new Skypephone S2 and it has some fantastic new features that make it even more desirable than the first. Built into the phone are a host of new upgrades. The main physical changes from the original Skypephone are the larger screen which is upgraded to 2.2 inch QVGA [...]

Giusec&frienz : Skypephone 2 at 3 August 18? ...
Giusec&frienz : Blackberry Bold with a Skype Client? Introducing Some Truth into the Rumor ...

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(3 posts, last update: 23/07/2008 04:40)

[Technology] Open letter to PR agencies: It doesn’t have to be that way, you know… (that canadian girl)

that canadian girl — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:12:38 GMT

Recently, there has been a rise in the number of press releases I’ve received, an observation many bloggers around me have confirmed. But these PR emails are accompanied by intros as uncomfortable as the teenage “Will you go on a date with me? Yes/No” scribbled by the nerdy girl who sat next to you in [...]

Technobabble 2.0 : Blogger relations - 3 tips from the experts ...
Perfect Path : We don’t have to write anything ...

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(4 posts, last update: 22/07/2008 19:12)

[Technology] Copyright extension: what you can do. (The Open Rights Group)

The Open Rights Group — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:27:03 GMT

In a letter to the Times today Europe’s leading professionals in the field of intellectual property have explained why the proposal for copyright term extension would harm Europe’s creators and consumers:

43(B)log : Term extension in Europe: just as bad an idea across the pond ...
Shane Richmond : Copyright experts condemn EU ...

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(6 posts, last update: 23/07/2008 09:27)

[Technology] Jinsei lets you Walk out the Game of Life, Literally (Coolest Gadgets)

Coolest Gadgets — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:26:07 GMT

You may look at this picture and wonder if the Virtual Pet is making a comeback, but it is actually something new altogether with the Jinsei Game Punchi. Takara Tomy is releasing this electronic game to celebrate Jinsei, which we know as the game of Life. I’m sure all have you have at least heard of the game of Life, where you have to make money, get a house, have kids, all with that really odd spinner. In other words, it’s your life, but in game form to make it fun. The Jinsei Game Puchi takes this game of Life to the next level as you must take 300 steps before the spinner will spin. There is a pedometer to measure the amount of steps of taken, but I suppose cheaters could just shake it. In other words, this is a game of Life that you have to walk out! Just like life! Unlike life, the user interfaces with the game with something that is reminiscent of a tamagotchi, so you will live a virtual life in this virtual pet style of play. I’m wondering if this Jinsei Game Punchi is just the beginning. Perhaps they will make a similar version of Monopoly that involves you walking around real properties, railroads, and utilities, spending real money. Source [ Jinsei lets you Walk out the Game of Life, Literally copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Pressy idea : Educational Toys

Engadget : Jinsei Game of Life pedometer makes you exercise to play ...
Gizmodiva.com : The Jinsei Game Puchi by Taraka Tomy...play+exercise! ...

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(8 posts, last update: 22/07/2008 20:26)

[Technology] An infrastructure stimulus (Free Exchange)

Free Exchange — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:04:00 GMT

It can, and maybe should, be done

Economist's View : Infrastructure Spending and Stabilization Policy ...
PrawfsBlawg : Yahoo's Eleven ...

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(9 posts, last update: 23/07/2008 18:04)

[Technology] Wasp Knife injects ball of gas to freeze organs, sounds unpleasant (Coolest Gadgets)

Coolest Gadgets — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:00:00 GMT

The Wasp Knife might be the least pleasant way to be stabbed to death, not that there is a pleasant method for doing so. Designed for use by hunters and divers as protection against bears and sharks, the specially designed knife has an exploding tip that injects a highly compressed ball of gas which freezes the victims organs in a radius about the size of a basketball. While a knife with such awesome brutality might be great for protecting against the dangers of the wild, British officials are worried that the Wasp Knife might fall into the wrong hands. Result? People dying in pretty unpleasant ways. We can only imagine how bad it would suck to have a frozen bowel. Said to be able to “drop many of the world’s largest land predators”, the Wasp Knife literally snap-freezes any tissue or organ within the gas explosions range. And for a price of £200, it’s not totally unlikely that the knife could fall into the grasp of some non-kosher hands. The Brits will most likely take advantage of people who are caught using a Wasp Knife as weaponry to promote the iron claw of misuse. Any one caught using the blade for something other than protection will likely find themselves in a high-profile position of criminal finger pointing. Source [ Wasp Knife injects ball of gas to freeze organs, sounds unpleasant copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Pressy idea : Educational Toys

DVICE : Wasp Knife pumps killer frozen gas into unfortunate victims ...
technabob : ‘wasp knife’ will stab your victims then freeze their organs ...

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(12 posts, last update: 20/07/2008 03:00)

[Technology] Ahead of her time (Crooked Timber)

Crooked Timber — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:22:47 GMT

Check out the 1960s dance track (scroll down, after the Dr Who theme).

Create Digital Music : Delia Derbyshire Recordings Found, Including Ahead-of-its-Time Dance Track ...
hicksdesign : Listen with Delia ...

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(8 posts, last update: 19/07/2008 20:22)

[Technology] Heat Me USB Heated Stirrer (Coolest Gadgets)

Coolest Gadgets — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:34:49 GMT

Here’s one of the many problems about corporate jobs. You work in a small cubicle in the middle of a sardine packed high-rise so the coffee machine is no doubt a few minutes away from your small work space. So by the time you get back to your desk after the long trek from the coffee machine, your caffeinated beverage is left luke warm. That’s just no way to live. The ingenious Heat Me is a great little USB gadget which acts as both a beverage stirrer and a liquid heating device. Just plug the Heat Me into your computers USB port and the metal coil will heat up for optimal coffee heating power. One thing you should watch out for though is we imagine the Heat Me gets pretty toasty. And unless you have the same sort of Milton-mentality then the character from Office Space, you probably don’t think it’s a great career choice to burn down your building. As far as we can tell, the Heat Me is no more than a conceptual pipe dream for the time being. Though we’ve seen in the past that the most ingenious ideas often times get scooped up or copied by gadget stores, so here’s hoping that Heat Me gets the credit it’s due. Dammit, my coffee is cold now! Make this damn thing! Source via LikeCool [ Heat Me USB Heated Stirrer copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames , check out our reviews.

Engadget : USB-powered HEAT ME stirrer: a coffee addict's dream ...
OhGizmo! : Another Way To Keep Your Coffee Warm ...

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(10 posts, last update: 19/07/2008 00:34)

[Technology] Analyst predicts computer mouse dead in 3-5 years (CrunchGear)

CrunchGear — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:04:04 GMT

Gartner analyst Steve Prentice has predicted that the computer mouse will become a thing of the past over the next 3-5 years. "The mouse works fine in the desktop environment but for home entertainment or working on a notebook it’s over," he said. In other news, “my ass.” Prentice cites such groundbreaking interface devices as the [...]

BBC News : Say goodbye to the computer mouse ...
CrunchGear : Apple creeping to third in U.S. PC market ...

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(14 posts, last update: 18/07/2008 15:04)

[Technology] INFINXX AP23 Bluetooth stereo audio transmitter (Coolest Gadgets)

Coolest Gadgets — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The INFINXX AP23 holds the distinction of being the smallest iPhone/iPod Bluetooth A2DP Stereo Audio Transmitter in the world, and until somebody else steps forward to dispute that claim, I’ll take Brando’s word for it. Weighing in at a mere 5 grams, this device allows you to groove to your favorite tunes from the iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPod without being bogged down by wires thanks to Bluetooth technology. Of course, that would mean investing in a quality pair of Bluetooth headphones, but that’s not what we’re focusing on today. Freedom from wires for $62 sounds just about right to me. [ INFINXX AP23 Bluetooth stereo audio transmitter copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Gift Ideas: The Coolest Gadgets Gift Guides .

The Unofficial Apple Weblog : Brando offers A2DP adapter for iPhone & iPod touch ...
Luxurylaunches.com : Smallest bluetooth A2DP stereo audio transmitter for the iPhone and iPod ...

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(8 posts, last update: 18/07/2008 15:00)

[Technology] Tardis Garden Sheds - outwitting snails one space warp continium at a time (The Red Ferret Journal)

The Red Ferret Journal — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:17:00 GMT

There are, apparently, a selection of human beings around the globe who have erected Dr Who Tardis garden sheds behind their homes. We, of course, are not surprised, although we would have to give the ultimate prize to Eric Edwards in Wales who has managed to cram what looks like the complete [...] 88 words | email this | permalink | no comments | digg this related entries Dr Who Tardis Mobile Phone Flasher. Aargh, time warp growing! Quantum mechanic?

Retro Thing : Renegade Time Lords Overrun Suburban England ...
Opinion Dominion : Garden project of the future ...

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(3 posts, last update: 17/07/2008 04:17)

[Technology] Microsoft Arc mouse leaked (Coolest Gadgets)

Coolest Gadgets — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:30:22 GMT

Microsoft does not only dabble in software, they do have their fingers dipped in hardware as well. Case in point, the range of notebook mice as well as the Microsoft Sidewinder gaming mouse. Today we have a leaked image of a new wireless mouse known as the Microsoft Arc. Scant information is available concerning the Arc at this point in time, but we do know that it features a rear half that folds in order to ease your storage woes when traveling. You will be able to pick up this interesting looking hardware this holiday season for $59.95 a pop. Source: EverythingUSB [ Microsoft Arc mouse leaked copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Pressy idea : Educational Toys

Everything USB : Microsoft Wireless Arc Mouse Leaked ...
Machines That Go Bing! : Microsoft Arc Mouse ...

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(6 posts, last update: 16/07/2008 19:30)

[Technology] Techconnect Review Round-up 15/7/08 (TechConnect Magazine)

TechConnect Magazine — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:04:24 GMT

CPU & Motherboard - Complete Crossfire Chipset Comparison @ Legion Hardware - ECS P45T-A Intel P45 chipset mainboard review @ OCWorkbench - Asus Maximus II Formula Intel P45 Motherboard @ HotHardware - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-EXTREME @ HardwareZone - EVGA 750i FTW Motherboard Review @ HardwareLogic Memory - A-DATA Vitesta DDR3-1600X 2GB Memory Kit @ TweakTown Storage - Crucial 32GB Solid State Drive @ DriverHeaven - Patrot Xporter XT 4 GB Ruggedized Flash Drive @ Techware Labs - Seven 2.5-inch mobile drives compared @ The Tech Report Graphics cards - ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 Graphics Card Preview @ Legit Reviews - ATI RADEON HD 4870 512MB @ Digit-Life - BFG 8800GTX OCX and 9600GT OCX @ Boot Daily - Diamond Radeon HD 4850 512MB Video Card Review @ MVKTech - BFG GeForce 9800 GTX H2OC review @ Guru3D - PowerColor Radeon HD 4850 512MB and CrossFire performance review @ Elite Bastards Enclosures & PSUs - Sunbeamtech 9-Bay Acrylic Case Review @ Hardware Secrets - Thermaltake Armor+MX Mid Tower Case and Coolmax CUQ-1350B 1350W Power Supply @ CPU3D - Thermaltake Xaser VI Mx VH9000BWS case review @ Overclockers Club - Tuniq Miniplant 950w PSU @ XSReviews - ThermalTake Armor+ MX mid-tower computer case @ Modders-Inc Displays - Hyundai 22in BlueH HM22D DVB LCD TV Monitor @ TrustedReviews Cooling and modding - Thermalright Ultra-120 A and Thermalright SI-128 SE CPU Coolers @ X-bit labs - Noctua NF-P12 Case Fan @ Fusion Mods - Scythe Orochi CPU cooler @ Tech-Reviews - Sunbeamtech Core-Contact Freezer CPU cooler @ bit-tech PCs - ASUS P-Series AMD 690G Barebone PC Review @ Techgage Photo and video cameras - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 @ TrustedReviews Sound - Lubix UBHS-NC1 Stereo Bluetooth Headset @ BigBruin - mStation Orb 2.1 Stereo Speaker System for iPod @ ThinkComputers - TekNmotion Pulsar SX Gaming Headset @ techPowerUp Other - Motorola ROKR E8 music phone @ RegHardware - Brother DCP-7030 Laser MFP @ TrustedReviews - Planar PD8150 DLP Projector @ TrustedReviews

bit-tech.net : Sunbeamtech Core-Contact Freezer [Hardware] ...
Madshrimps Forum Madness : Sunbeamtech Core-Contact Freezer ...

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(4 posts, last update: 16/07/2008 10:04)