Article Archive for May 2008

Go Postal on the big screen, just like the cult classic Mac game
Posted from MAC.BLORGE on May 29, 2008

If you have had a Mac for as long as I have, and if you also have an irreverent sense of humor, you have at least tried playing the popular cult Mac game Postal. This game stretches even the most macabre sense of humor to its limits, so I was surprised to hear a movie was being made based on it and released here (if you can call 15 theaters a release).

3G iPhone to offer optional 2G mode
Posted from iPHONETOUCH.BLORGE on May 29, 2008

3G iPhone to offer optional 2G modeA developer has uncovered a hidden option in the latest iPhone 2.0 beta firmware to disable or enable 3G. Current models hide the option for obvious reasons, but the 3G iPhone is likely to take advantage of the feature.

Mozilla goes for Guinness World Record using FireFox 3 release on Download Day
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on May 29, 2008

I have been using the FireFox Release Candidate 1 test program for a while now, and I like it – well, most of it. It is missing a few key features and plugins for me that I had grown used to, but it looks more like the beautiful Safari, while still offering the function of FireFox, so I’ve been happy. Mozilla is banking on the happiness of its loyal users to get it to the top of the Guinness World Record books this summer.

Apple rolls out Mac OS X 10.5.3; Recommended for all Leopard users
Posted from MAC.BLORGE on May 29, 2008

apple.jpegIt’s finally here, Apple has released the much anticipated Mac OS X 10.5.3 update. Developers have been working on this update for about two months. Many people including myself weren’t expecting this to be released until after the WWDC 2008.

Helio Ocean 2 is like original Ocean on steroids, speed
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on May 28, 2008

Helio Ocean 2 is like original Ocean on steroids, speedIs this thing Helio’s follow up to the original Ocean? If so, we like it. The Ocean’s successor is a lot like the current model but better… similar to how the Blorge staff’s efficiency when on steroids and speed.

Chevy Volt for under 30k? LOL if only.
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on May 28, 2008

Chevy Volt for under 30k? LOL if only. The Chevy Volt has attracted a large group of loyal fan in a short time, but many of them have a question burning in their mind. Will I be able to afford it?

California man collects $50,000 in microdeposits from E-Trade, Google, Schwabb
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on May 28, 2008

California man collects $50,000 in microdeposits from E-Trade, Google, SchwabbHave you ever briefly wondered if all those microdeposits that you collect when you open a new online account at a bank or brokerage could ever add up to anything, if you were crazy enough to take the time to add them all up? Well you wouldn’t be crazy for thinking it, but you would certainly be a bit deranged if you followed through with it, like one California man who accrued over $50,000 in microdeposits in 6 months. Sometimes craziness pays, it seems.

Belgian newspapers ignore fair use – sue Google for $77.5 million
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on May 28, 2008

Belgian newspapers ignore fair use - sue Google for $77.5 millionThe battle between traditional print press and the Internet is hotting up, with the former still fighting against the inevitable lurch to the Web. The latest twist is a group of Belgian newspapers suing Google for $77.5 million for being included in search results.

PS3 Bioshock to have exclusive content that’ll make Xbox 360 owners want it
Posted from GAMER.BLORGE on May 28, 2008

PS3 Bioshock to have exclusive content that'll make Xbox 360 owners want it Recently several magazine outlets have reported news in their latest issues regarding Bioshock making its way onto the PS3. Now its been confirmed by 2K games themselves on this news.

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Microsoft says upgrade to Vista because Windows 7 is pretty much the same
Posted from VISTA.BLORGE on May 28, 2008

Microsoft says upgrade to Vista because Windows 7 is pretty much the same Yes you read it right, Microsoft is telling people to upgrade to Vista now instead of waiting for Windows 7 because it would help ‘ease’ their way into Windows 7 down the line. What I want to ask is, easier for who the businesses or Microsoft?

Windows 7 has multitouch but looks like Vista
Posted from VISTA.BLORGE on May 28, 2008

Windows 7 has multitouch but looks like Vista Microsoft wants us all to believe that Windows 7 will be like the second coming but the fact is that it won’t, Vista was supposed to be that and the company failed.  It says consumers should upgrade to Vista because it’s more or less the same as Vista which may be the first true thing Redmond has said.

Vuestar tries to own the Internet via IP lawsuits
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on May 28, 2008

Vuestar tries to own the Internet via IP lawsuits Singapore website owners have been slapped with demands for money from a company who insists it owns the patent to linking via images. Now, imagine if said company tries to do that to the entire World Wide Web.

PayPal’s glitch continues to create lost business
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on May 28, 2008

PayPal's glitch continues to create lost business Anyone who has ever purchased anything from eBay or an ebookstore knows that PayPal is a necessity. Rather than digging through your wallet for your credit card every time you make an online purchase, you can simply use PayPal from your computer, handheld or phone.  In this age of online shopping where web surfing means crossing country borders with the Enter button, PayPal’s ongoing glitch is a major problem.

Samsung offers iPhone Safari browser on L870 S60 phone
Posted from MAC.BLORGE on May 28, 2008

Samsung offers mobile Safari browser on L870 S60 phone This almost reads like one of those rumors that would soon be defunct but this is not a rumor; Samsung is offering Apple’s Safari browser on one of its new phones.  It will be first available in August to Europe and to other areas with GSM service at a later time.

Forget the Asus EeePC 901, here’s model 1001
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on May 28, 2008

Untitled It all started with the EeePC model 701, then came the 901 but before we could all get used to the idea, the company announces model 1001.  The EeePC model 1001 is set to compete with the line of 10-inch UMPCs being released by other companies.