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Google Street Maps finally hit Aussie shores

Much faster than i expected too.? The US and most of Europe have had it for awhile but google street maps have now hit Australia too.? We have had satellite maps for quite a while but its very difficult to navigate around them without? having the street names.
I can see why they have […]

Interesting, and easy video effects

Check out the special effects that this 17 year old was able to quickly and easily add to her videos using a Logitech Quickcam Orbit MP. Very interesting, and amazing that these effects are now available on the fly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o32oHGTOzTE&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ephuba%2Ecom%2F

It seems we were write

Google has purchased Writely, a collaborative word processor that runs in a web browser according to the GoogleBlog.? This will well and truly shove them further into the race with Microsoft to own our desktops.? I know which horse my money is on, Id much rather view a few unobtrusive ads and lose […]

Bah, humbug - BenQ lands mobile deal with Google

According to this article on the Australian Cnet BenQ has entered into an arrangement with Google to pre-install Google’s search application before delivering to consumers.
? This is a fantastic idea and I can really see the benefit when you are walking or driving around looking for the shop where you ordered a pizza from 35 […]

Digital Video Recording - Article

TiVo - A Revolution In Digital Video Recording
The latest advancement in the recording technology has transcended all boundaries and has brought convenience to your doorstep. The top American channels can be accessed and viewed at your leisure with the TIVO or the Digital Video Recorder.
A common term that is synonymous with TIVO […]

PVR or DVR with wifi - is it too much to ask?

I can buy a 200 Gb hard drive for under $150 and a wireless card for about $60, so im quite surprised that I cant buy a PVR (Personal Video Recorder, though I think DVR – Digital Video Recorder is a much more appropriate name) that has both for under, say, $500.? Does this […]

Dreamhost’s dream hosting deal

Just got this from a friend at work.? Seems legit, so i will give it a try and let you know how i go.? I’ll use the space for offsite backup if nothing else.? Unlimited domains, 20 Gig storage and 1 Terabyte data transfer that increase weekly?? Can this be the […]

Throw away your mouse

This is the way of the (close) future.? Check out this video of a multi-input touch screen that hopefully will make its way into consumer computer market soon. A standard touch screen allows one input at a time. This allows multiple people to use it and allows for Minority Report like features.? The […]

Damn good web host?

In the something for nothing post before this one I mentioned that I signed up a friend with Jumba Interactive Group for hosting.? Its been a week and I have contacted them for customer service three times and have also signed up another of my domains – bevanclark.com (its just empty, I wouldn’t bother […]

Something for nothing from Jumba Interactive Group?

Is it possible to get something for nothing?? I will soon know.? I have set up a non-business site for a friend at www.whatmewasted.com. ? I paid about $12 for the domain name from yahoo.com and the whole site was up and running within 2 days (and found on google within 3, which […]