I posted some video, screenshots, and initial impressions of Microsoft’s new search engine, Bing, last week. Now, you can head over and give it a shot – Bing is live! Let us know what you think of Bing and the relevancy of your search results. Do you like what you see?
In their latest “Hive Mind” feature, Lifehacker has put the spotlight on the five best netbooks as nominated by the readers. No huge surprises on the list. The usual suspects, Asus Eee, Acer Aspire, and MSI Wind, are all there. The HP Mini, another one I expected to see, is missing, but it’s a short [...]
With all the new OS-based mobile device application stores popping up lately, it’s easy to forget that carrier-based app stores are still around. I admit they slipped my mind until I flipped through today’s paper and stumbled upon the Verizon Wireless flyer advertising their phone apps (my wife and I enjoy the quaint tradition of [...]
The Wall Street Journal published an article about how some homeless San Francisco residents stay connected. Some use computers at libraries and shelters, but not Michael Ross. He has an HP dv9000 series notebook, four external drives, 3G service, generator, Netflix and Blockbuster subscriptions. Mr. Ross connects his laptop computer to the generator. He can [...]
Back from the Blue Ridge, and my first order of business (after the usual first order of business) is to determine the best way to bookmark my current location on my iPhone. The Google Maps app is great when you’re trying to find a place you can name, but not so great when you don’t [...]
Given the current state of the economy, I can’t think of a better way to jumpstart your gadget addiction than to start giving away more mobile devices. In this installment of the Gadget Stimulus Plan we launched in April, we are offering an UNLOCKED refurbished red BlackBerry Pearl 8100, courtesy of geeks.com. Read on for [...]
Yesterday, the Windows Team blog announced some changes they’re making to the upcoming Windows 7 Starter Edition. They’re removing some limitations (no more 3 application limit, not just for emerging markets) but retaining a whole lot of others (no Aero, no changing the wallpaper, no multimon support, etc). Now I don’t know about you, but [...]
On my way to the Blue Ridge for our semi-regular visit with the mountain kin. Thought I’d take the opportunity to 1) offer a grease-free and mobile counterpoint to Warner’s recent breakfast post, 2) try out the WordPress app on my iPhone, and 3) create an excuse to have a fruit smoothie.
The guys over at the Boy Genius Report got their hands on a Palm Pre and posted a full review. The review is mixed an ex-Palm fan, I’m a bit disappointed. The keyboard didn’t impress the reviewers and the Pre wiped itself clean in the midst of a photo shoot. Once the initial Pre launch [...]
Ok, maybe I’m being a bit overly optimistic here, but with all the focus on real time search these days, I was hoping that Bing would bring some of that to the table. Hoping that Microsoft was a step ahead of the game, I did a search for the Bing video that I uploaded to [...]
I brought my new Viliv S5 to lunch at the local pot pie joint and really like the device as a handheld-meal dining mate. As you can see, the case doubles as a stand, which means I can browse the web without taking up much room on the table. The Viliv S5 wakes up almost [...]
Jeff Bezos told investors yesterday that a Kindle with a color display “multiple” years away. Bezos also declined to share Kindle sales numbers at the annual shareholders meeting. While many Kindle users are perfectly happy with the device’s black and white display, I think the Kindle needs to turn to color if it wants to [...]
I received an exclusive invitation to preview Microsoft’s new search engine, Bing. Here is a quick GBM Shortcut video demoing a little bit of Bing and doing some searches on text, video, and images. I’ve only been using it for about an hour, so I’m sure there is much more to uncover. So far I [...]
Just moments ago I received an exclusive invitation to preview Microsoft’s new search engine, Bing. I’ve got video processing right now, but wanted to pass along these initial screen shots. After using Bing for about 30 minutes, I have to say I’m pretty impressed. It offers some great choices to filter pictures and video by [...]
I was just coming through my email and saw that Buy.com is selling factory refurbished HP Pavilion Touchsmart PC desktops for $679.99, which is about half off the original price. It doesn’t have top of the line specs compared to the latest Touchsmarts, but who can argue with a 22″ multi-touch display for this price? [...]
Chippy’s spent a lot of time playing with his Gigabyte Touchnote. Today he put together a quick video demo of how he’s set up screen gestures. Each gesture can be mapped to an action, which is especially useful when he has the device in tablet mode. via UMPC Portal
I’ve been looking for a bag like Waterfield Design’s Laptop Muzetto for a long time – leather, rugged looking, light weight, messenger type, fold over flap, plenty of pockets, and roomy enough to support either my Macbook Pro or a Tablet PC. That’s a tall order, but the Muzetto excels in all of those areas, [...]
The company that helps HP and other companies give away gear on blogs (like this one) has a new name and is looking for a new logo. The company formerly known as Buzz Corps needs some help designing a logo around its new name Ivy Worldwide. If you or someone you know is artistically inclined, [...]
One of the most frustrating things about being mobile is the lack of a decent outdoor viewable screen. Even in a classroom environment, the overhead banks of fluorescent lights often make glare an issue. The solution is to have a matte screen to minimize the glare reflected back. Unfortunately, I’ve found that matte screens are [...]
By now, you’ve seen the news of the bundle of multi-touch applications for Windows 7 called Touch Pack and watched Rob’s concise and enlightening InkShow demo. If not, what are you waiting for? Five minutes for a glimpse of the future. I think it’s worth it just to watch Rob try to nudge delicate paper [...]
Ok, so I’m really confused now. I mean, it doesn’t take a lot to confuse me, but still. Just a few days ago, I reported on the Nokia N900 that will blur the line between MID/UMPC and smartphone. Today, In Technology Group used Computex to release the xpPhone, a phone that runs XP (or a [...]
While Microsoft and Yahoo enjoys an on-again, off-again acquisition relationship, rival Google continues to expand its lion’s share of search queries. In order to stay relevant in the highly lucrative search engine business, Microsoft today announced their newest challenge in the form of Bing, which is to be followed shortly by an $80 million advertising [...]
In what I can only compare to a steel-toed kick to the groin, per a report from Reuters, Lowell McAdam of Verizon said this in a webcast: “Over the next six months or so you will see devices like Palm Pre and a second generation Storm,” on the Verizon Wireless network, McAdam told a webcast. [...]
Netbooks are turning the mobile computing world upside down. With their low price and diminutive size, most everyone is doing a double-take when looking at what their next computer should be. Businesses on a tight budget are no different, and as I can attest to with my own clients, netbooks are getting some serious attention. [...]
Yesterday was a long day of rehearsals and driving between two theatres. When we finished the day at Totem Pole Playhouse I needed a beer in the worst way and got that wish. During that evening’s rehearsal I had used the Tablet PC (HP 2730p) extensively and between being very tired and having one beer [...]
In this video InkShow, I take a quick look at the multi-touch applications that will be a part of the Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7: Surface Collage, Rebound, Blackboard, Garden Pond, Surface Globe, and the Surface Lagoon screen saver. Microsoft Surface technology can be felt all over this pack, from the screensaver to [...]
At All Things Digital, Walt Mossberg broached the topic of tablets with Jim Lazaridis, the CEO of RIM, maker of the BlackBerry. Not encouraging. Thoughts about tablet computers? Lazaridis doesn’t seem interested. He notes that we’ve seen offshoot products like these before. ““Offshoot products trying to fill gaps that maybe don’t need to be filled.†[...]
Ed Bott writes about his experiences with Windows 7 multitouch and a heretofore unannounced Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7. The Windows 7 team blog writes about the Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7 here. I’ll say this for the ol’ Windows team. They’re definitely trying. I said in GBM podcast #68 that Microsoft ought [...]
The health care industry is undergoing some possible changes under the current administration with its push towards electronic medical records and Tangent is throwing their own iteration in the mix with the Medix 10T. The Medix 10T will have a 10.4†screen displaying 1024×768 pixels. The Medix 10T comes with an Intel Core Duo ULV [...]
Chippy over at UMPCPortal has put up a thorough review or the Smart Q7 internet tablet device. This device isn’t a full on UMPC or MID, but rather, is more or less a capable companion device for those situations when reaching for your tablet, notebook, UMPC, or MID isn’t convenient, or if all you want [...]
AT&T plans on upgrading its 3G network to HSPA 7.2 over the next couple of years, which means users will be able to theoretically see peak speeds of up to 7.2Mbps. In the real world speeds will be much lower than that, but this is fantastic news for AT&T subscribers. AT&T said that it is [...]
College students who buy a Mac their school or direct from Apple can score a free 8GB iPod Touch after a $229 rebate. Apple offers students between $50 and $200 off MacBooks, making this a pretty sweet deal for those that who are set on getting a Mac and were already eying an iPod [...]
SugarSync is looking for real stores from real SugarSync users. If you have an interesting story about how you use Sugarsync, visit this survey page for your chance to win one of five Dell netbooks and 50 Sugarsync t-shirts. I blogged about how I’m starting to use SugarSync again and have generally had a good [...]
The hot topic of conversation lately seems to be the app stores that are popping up for mobile devices. Matthew Miller, on his Smartphones and Cell Phones blog, has a rundown of the terms and conditions at four mobile app marketplaces, which is an important factor to consider in your purchasing, though I’m sure many [...]
HP just announced the Mini 110, a new lineup of netbooks. The Mini 110 has a 10.1″ LED anti-glare display, which is a big step away from the glossy world of consumer notebooks. The Mini 110 will start at $279 with a Linux OS dubbed MI or Mobile Internet experience. We recommend spending the extra [...]
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Droid RAZR MAXX First Impressions and Unboxing Video
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