Tell me, which is easier? Upload this image and try to find out where you are via this Visual Google, or enter the street name (street sign in the photo says "Queen Street") in Text Google?
The article also mentioned this thing should start small, like a movie guide, so is it easier to upload a 2K "I,Robot" billboard photo, or just enter "I,Robot" in Google on your cell phone?
As long as human input is still required (i.e. you need to submit something), I don't think this is going to be popular. However, if you have a Oakley that automatically takes photos of what you see and feeds you the location details, that'll be something.
Well, Nick dePlume will have to find out via his website contact page, which offers tipsters "complete anonymity," and urges visitors to submit "news tips" and "insider information".
Who knows? Maybe he'll get another insider tip reassuring him that Jobs was quoted as saying "Just pull a lawsuit stunt to scare the shit of this kid, bwahahaha."
What we need soon (if not now) is a personal search tool (PST) which searches/records all RFID-paired (paired for security) items in your surrounding, so that you can search anything (eg remote control, old text book sealed in one of the boxes) you have ever owned/paired.
Every time you bought a new item (anything RFID-ed), you pair it with this PST, which you wear like a watch, and its location is then recorded on a 3D grid of your designated surrounding (eg house mode, car mode). And this PST will constantly monitor/update its search index.
I think search is almost indispensable now, I almost always open up google.com when I tried to find my car key, and I feel as bad as those who wanted to carjack vehicles after playing too much GTA. I must be dreaming.
Just pretend talking to your friend while on hold, discussing the option to switch to another competitor "if this call doesn't solve my problems", that might get you something.
How about building a small dust-proof closet for the computer and video-out display wirelessly? And add a glass-shielded desk (you see those in some retail shops/banks) where your LCD will be lying on its back facing up, covered by a layer of glass. Wireless keyboard and mouse can be regularly cleaned/dusted off or even replaced.
Failing that, maybe build some sort of a curtainized shed, so you work on the computer inside, like those scientists in the contaminated zone:)
While most people put the roof back on their convertibles when it's raining, some take out the umbrellas.
There is an update in that article which clearly stated "I mailed you earlier about Interplay probably being dead, it turns out they're still alive (sorry about that), Titus have been liquidated but it only affects companies based in France, which doesn't include Interplay."
Was the article submitted and checked before the update, or is Interplay still considered dead regardless?
If the article (and test) is accurate, almost nothing's good about this Tweel, but let's not give up hope yet. If lobbysts have their way, a new noise-reduction pad and better suspension will be "invented" so that problems like noise and feel of a coarse road surface (introduced by this Tweel) can be eliminated.
It's like somebody created an OS, but it's full of security holes, fear not, we can always create software like firewall and anti-virus to solve those problems.
I used to blame "constant client requirement changes" for failed projects as suggested by my project manager.
Later I realized, as suggested by the senior management, that a good project manager should not let that happen had he properly designed and managed the project.
Recently I started to think that maybe all failed projects are due to the delays inevitably imposed by the senior management who requires many policies/protocols/documents/approvals/discussions before signing off the budget.
These delays introduce deadline pressure to project manager, and allow too much time for client to ponder about other features, and most importantly, give breathing space for competitors to come up with similar products BEFORE we do.
Will these robots "sense" possibles error in the prescription though? For instance if the doctor entered the incorrect dose, an experienced nurse might just be able to pick it up, but a robot will just do as told.
It reminds me a tail strike incident where the pilot entered the incorrect weight and the system didn't pick it up. The incident report stated that the weight/speed combination should not have been allowed by the system at all, but nobody wrote that checking code at the beginning.
I guess it's the human nature that everybody wants to be better, that's why people go to kindergarten, school, high school, university and whatnot.
However, the thing is not everybody can achieve the same result in the school, and I'm sure not everyone can be enhanced to be equally strong with these enhancers.
After enough time has passed, this technology will probably be another toy for a selected few, just Ferrari or Porsche.
The ruling is fine, as long as other judges/courts are sticking to the same ruling in the future.
Moreoever it's quite widely recognized that companies are allowed to use/refer/compare other competitors under the terms of fair use, how else are companies going to mention competitors' products without infringing a TM?
The judge said that "as a matter of law it is not trademark infringement to use trademarks as keywords to trigger advertising".
Does that mean that it's okay to use "BesidesGoogle.com" or "BetterThanGoogle.com" for another online search engine service? Since it's only promoting fair competition as argued by Google. And domain name is simply a form of advertising keywords that people use to find a product.
Who wants to bet that this suite is going to be bundled in the next Windows? It's pretty easy for them to integrate this toolbar into any Windows-apps like IE, Outlook, calendar etc since they also happen to write the OS.
I always maintain that the majority of users don't know they have a choice, hence they're using/starting/opening whatever that's been thrown at them.
It's quite convenient for MS to sit and see what works, then create their own, and with their dominance in desktop OS, they can easily claim a huge chunk of the desktop-suite market share overnight.
It wouldn't be as easy for its online search service because that requires users to go there, thus opens up the "choice" perspective.
Now that this Surveillance Devices Act allows police to obtain a warrant, does that mean that information obtained unlawfully won't stand in the court?
I vaguely remember there's a country where it is illegal to obstruct surveillance by way of encryption. And you may be required to hand over all your passwords (if some are protecting legal documents like a Will) if the police decided to take a good look at you.
I can imagine a police listening to a phone conversation interrupts the suspects and requests them to speak in plain English.
...battery life and practical viewable area on a phone.
And how about the "roamability" when you're in another country using other standards?
While it's good to have all-in-one gadgets, there are things that just can't be integrated. I think a make-up mirror is good on a phone so that you can talk while looking/grooming yourself, or maybe a ear-cleaner that cleans your ear while you're on the phone?
Harrison said the company did not try to keep the initial Nintendo DS supply artificially low to attract extra attention. Whereas reports of shortages can increase the buzz around a product, inadequate supply can also result in lost sales.
What he didn't think of is to give the perception of inadequate supply, but continue to fill up shelves. This way Nintendo gets the extra attention as well as sales.
Just give some lame excuses like the Chinese government did what to the Taiwanese Tibetan thing, AC where are you?!?
AOL's Media Player = AMP, and they want to win, right? So there you go, Winamp!
Don't get your hopes up just yet, the article is quick to mention that:
"Surprisingly, AMP is not based on AOL's Winamp platform, only utilizing Winamp's "Unagi" playback engine. Instead, AMP is built atop the company's Communicator XUL user interface framework. Communicator was first unveiled in beta form two years ago and eventually evolved into Fanfare."
However, AOL did say "its new Media Player is not a competing product and has different audience, as Winamp users are not likely AOL users."
Is this the knockout punch for Winamp? What did Netcraft say?
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Luckily he only uploaded old and unpopular movies, so the impact/loss to movie industry isn't huge.
I still prefer a cute bunny over metal robot.
To make a good sci-fi story though, Opportunity might have just reached its expiry date and that'll keep everybody in suspense for a long time.
Tell me, which is easier? Upload this image and try to find out where you are via this Visual Google, or enter the street name (street sign in the photo says "Queen Street") in Text Google?
The article also mentioned this thing should start small, like a movie guide, so is it easier to upload a 2K "I,Robot" billboard photo, or just enter "I,Robot" in Google on your cell phone?
As long as human input is still required (i.e. you need to submit something), I don't think this is going to be popular. However, if you have a Oakley that automatically takes photos of what you see and feeds you the location details, that'll be something.
Well, Nick dePlume will have to find out via his website contact page, which offers tipsters "complete anonymity," and urges visitors to submit "news tips" and "insider information".
Who knows? Maybe he'll get another insider tip reassuring him that Jobs was quoted as saying "Just pull a lawsuit stunt to scare the shit of this kid, bwahahaha."
What we need soon (if not now) is a personal search tool (PST) which searches/records all RFID-paired (paired for security) items in your surrounding, so that you can search anything (eg remote control, old text book sealed in one of the boxes) you have ever owned/paired.
Every time you bought a new item (anything RFID-ed), you pair it with this PST, which you wear like a watch, and its location is then recorded on a 3D grid of your designated surrounding (eg house mode, car mode). And this PST will constantly monitor/update its search index.
I think search is almost indispensable now, I almost always open up google.com when I tried to find my car key, and I feel as bad as those who wanted to carjack vehicles after playing too much GTA. I must be dreaming.
Just pretend talking to your friend while on hold, discussing the option to switch to another competitor "if this call doesn't solve my problems", that might get you something.
How about building a small dust-proof closet for the computer and video-out display wirelessly? And add a glass-shielded desk (you see those in some retail shops/banks) where your LCD will be lying on its back facing up, covered by a layer of glass. Wireless keyboard and mouse can be regularly cleaned/dusted off or even replaced.
:)
Failing that, maybe build some sort of a curtainized shed, so you work on the computer inside, like those scientists in the contaminated zone
While most people put the roof back on their convertibles when it's raining, some take out the umbrellas.
They probably figured whoever is smart enough to use Firefox will be smart enough to think twice about donating.
There is an update in that article which clearly stated "I mailed you earlier about Interplay probably being dead, it turns out they're still alive (sorry about that), Titus have been liquidated but it only affects companies based in France, which doesn't include Interplay."
Was the article submitted and checked before the update, or is Interplay still considered dead regardless?
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It's nice to see slashdot employees don't do anything on the internet :) Full company list is here by the way.
And IBM is using Windows exclusively?
I wonder why it doesn't show the top 5/10 visited sites.
If the article (and test) is accurate, almost nothing's good about this Tweel, but let's not give up hope yet. If lobbysts have their way, a new noise-reduction pad and better suspension will be "invented" so that problems like noise and feel of a coarse road surface (introduced by this Tweel) can be eliminated.
It's like somebody created an OS, but it's full of security holes, fear not, we can always create software like firewall and anti-virus to solve those problems.
I used to blame "constant client requirement changes" for failed projects as suggested by my project manager.
s before signing off the budget.
Later I realized, as suggested by the senior management, that a good project manager should not let that happen had he properly designed and managed the project.
Recently I started to think that maybe all failed projects are due to the delays inevitably imposed by the senior management who requires many policies/protocols/documents/approvals/discussion
These delays introduce deadline pressure to project manager, and allow too much time for client to ponder about other features, and most importantly, give breathing space for competitors to come up with similar products BEFORE we do.
Will these robots "sense" possibles error in the prescription though? For instance if the doctor entered the incorrect dose, an experienced nurse might just be able to pick it up, but a robot will just do as told.
It reminds me a tail strike incident where the pilot entered the incorrect weight and the system didn't pick it up. The incident report stated that the weight/speed combination should not have been allowed by the system at all, but nobody wrote that checking code at the beginning.
I guess it's the human nature that everybody wants to be better, that's why people go to kindergarten, school, high school, university and whatnot.
However, the thing is not everybody can achieve the same result in the school, and I'm sure not everyone can be enhanced to be equally strong with these enhancers.
After enough time has passed, this technology will probably be another toy for a selected few, just Ferrari or Porsche.
The ruling is fine, as long as other judges/courts are sticking to the same ruling in the future.
Moreoever it's quite widely recognized that companies are allowed to use/refer/compare other competitors under the terms of fair use, how else are companies going to mention competitors' products without infringing a TM?
The judge said that "as a matter of law it is not trademark infringement to use trademarks as keywords to trigger advertising".
Does that mean that it's okay to use "BesidesGoogle.com" or "BetterThanGoogle.com" for another online search engine service? Since it's only promoting fair competition as argued by Google. And domain name is simply a form of advertising keywords that people use to find a product.
Who wants to bet that this suite is going to be bundled in the next Windows? It's pretty easy for them to integrate this toolbar into any Windows-apps like IE, Outlook, calendar etc since they also happen to write the OS.
I always maintain that the majority of users don't know they have a choice, hence they're using/starting/opening whatever that's been thrown at them.
It's quite convenient for MS to sit and see what works, then create their own, and with their dominance in desktop OS, they can easily claim a huge chunk of the desktop-suite market share overnight.
It wouldn't be as easy for its online search service because that requires users to go there, thus opens up the "choice" perspective.
Now that this Surveillance Devices Act allows police to obtain a warrant, does that mean that information obtained unlawfully won't stand in the court?
I vaguely remember there's a country where it is illegal to obstruct surveillance by way of encryption. And you may be required to hand over all your passwords (if some are protecting legal documents like a Will) if the police decided to take a good look at you.
I can imagine a police listening to a phone conversation interrupts the suspects and requests them to speak in plain English.
Can overseas buyers buy from iTunes USA @ USD 99 cents?
I've been looking for "useful" shops that accept PayPal so that I can use those money without losing on exchange rate.
...battery life and practical viewable area on a phone.
And how about the "roamability" when you're in another country using other standards?
While it's good to have all-in-one gadgets, there are things that just can't be integrated. I think a make-up mirror is good on a phone so that you can talk while looking/grooming yourself, or maybe a ear-cleaner that cleans your ear while you're on the phone?
Harrison said the company did not try to keep the initial Nintendo DS supply artificially low to attract extra attention. Whereas reports of shortages can increase the buzz around a product, inadequate supply can also result in lost sales.
What he didn't think of is to give the perception of inadequate supply, but continue to fill up shelves. This way Nintendo gets the extra attention as well as sales.
Just give some lame excuses like the Chinese government did what to the Taiwanese Tibetan thing, AC where are you?!?
AOL's Media Player = AMP, and they want to win, right? So there you go, Winamp!
Don't get your hopes up just yet, the article is quick to mention that:
"Surprisingly, AMP is not based on AOL's Winamp platform, only utilizing Winamp's "Unagi" playback engine. Instead, AMP is built atop the company's Communicator XUL user interface framework. Communicator was first unveiled in beta form two years ago and eventually evolved into Fanfare."
However, AOL did say "its new Media Player is not a competing product and has different audience, as Winamp users are not likely AOL users."
Is this the knockout punch for Winamp? What did Netcraft say?
With this
Why do the Japanese get all the coolest gadgets, while the U.S. is left with the second-tier, less-innovative ones?
Maybe, just maybe it's because Japanese made those gadgets.
Or maybe it's just a "grass-is-greener" syndrome.
I opened Secunia, Then open another browser window to Citibank via Ctrl+N, and click on Citybank's Consumer Alert button, nothing happened.
But if I used the link from Secunia to access Citybank, the Popup is then hijacked.
So it seems like you need to access (click on a link to) your trusted site via an untrusted site to get hijacked?