Article Archive for June 2008

Fiji government declares war on Microsoft’s Media Center plans
Posted from VISTA.BLORGE on June 27, 2008

An apparent international misunderstanding has led to the Fiji government attacking Microsoft. But thankfully for the departing Bill Gates, he’s receiving a missive rather than a missile.
The interim attorney-general of Fiji, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, has published a letter he’s sent to Gates after reports that Microsoft is planning to launch a product named ‘Windows Fiji’.
“As [...]

Antro Solo from Hungary adds pedal power to hybrids
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on June 27, 2008

Antro Solo from Hungary adds pedal power to hybrids Of the many hybrid choices out there, this may be one of the strangest.  This Hungarian car runs off solar, gas, electric and pedal power if necessary, and is expected to be out by 2012.  This car combines renewable energy with fitness training.

Ten reasons which prove Vista doesn’t suck
Posted from VISTA.BLORGE on June 27, 2008

Vista sucks, it doesn’t suck, wait a minute, it does.  This is a never ending cycle and we may never come to an agreement.  There will always be someone who doesn’t like it and there will always be someone who does.
Whether you like it or not you can make your own decision.  Gizmodo has [...]

Microsoft claims Xbox 360 owns Europe – Is Sony lying about PS3 sales?
Posted from GAMER.BLORGE on June 26, 2008

Microsoft claims Xbox 360 owns Europe - Is Sony lying about PS3 sales?Forget the Wii for the moment. I know, it’s a tricky thing to do seeing as it’s still selling in huge [...]

PS3 gets Life and Movie service and Xbox 360 gets ability to transfer games
Posted from GAMER.BLORGE on June 26, 2008

PS3 gets Life and Movie service and Xbox 360 gets ability to transfer games What a busy day today has been, not only has Microsoft announced the release of a new tool to help gamers transfer downloadable games from one Xbox 360 to another 360 without getting [...]

Hypersonic jet may rip through air, and preconceptions
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on June 26, 2008

image Humans regularly seek larger sizes and more speed — maybe it’s a throwback to some sort of evolutionary advantage or some an expression of dominance. Either way, speed is the primary driver behind Blackswift, a hypersonic jet project the pentagon is working on. But, doubts about being able to meet the Pentagon’s specifications are putting the project’s funding in jeopardy.

Touch-screen throwdown: HTC Touch Diamond, iPhone 3G, or Samsung Instinct?
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on June 26, 2008

Touch-screen throwdown: HTC Touch Diamond, iPhone 3G, or Samsung Instinct?The good news for those who haven’t adopted the iPhone yet is that the rest of the market is scrambling to keep up and deliver new handsets to challenge the quickly growing dominance of Apple’s wonder handset. The bad news is that now you’ll have to actually decide which one to buy!

Microsoft gives state of Vista address
Posted from VISTA.BLORGE on June 26, 2008

Microsoft has written an open letter to customers updating them on the transition from XP to Vista, and the eventual introduction of Windows 7. The company’s key claims are that Vista is more secure than XP, Service Pack 1 has made file management much quicker, and compatibility problems are fading away.
The letter is from [...]

Vista rejected by Intel for all time
Posted from VISTA.BLORGE on June 26, 2008

Vista has received a less than lukewarm reception by the masses.  One would think that Intel would adopt Microsoft’s latest operating system for its own operations.  This has not happened and is likely to never happen.
In public appearances, Intel is a strong supporter of Microsoft but that’s just a show for the audience.  It [...]

Presidential top list: What’s on Barrack Obama’s iPod?
Posted from MAC.BLORGE on June 26, 2008

Barack-Obama.jpgDid you know that the extremely popular iPod is a favorite of Democratic Presidential nominee Barack Obama? Bruce Springsteen, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Jay-Z, Ludacris are just a sample of some the artists that make an appearance on his iPod.

Killing cable, satellite: Sony says it’ll give the PS3 a video download service before Fall hits
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on June 26, 2008

Killing cable, satellite: Sony says it'll give the PS3 a video download service before Fall hitsIt’s about damn time. Sony says it’s going to give the PS3 some kind of video download store / rental-service sometime this summer. That’s awesome / cool.

It’s now illegal to talk on a cell phone and drive in California
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on June 26, 2008

It's now illegal to talk on a cell phone and drive in CaliforniaRemember cell phones were huge? I don’t, but it’s 2008 and starting on July 1st, it’ll be illegal to talk on a cell phone and drive in the great, golden state of California unless you’re wearing a wireless headset. The restrictions are worse for minors. Live in another state? It still matters.

Playstation Home – If it ever appears on PS3, will it be worth the wait?
Posted from GAMER.BLORGE on June 25, 2008

Playstation Home - If it ever appears on PS3, will it be worth the wait?Playstation Home is the long awaited and oft delayed online community-based service meant to rival not only [...]

Prolix: 3-2-1 BLAST OFF, boost productivity now
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on June 25, 2008

Prolix: 3-2-1 BLAST OFF, boost productivity now Those are compelling words, especially for employers looking to increase the quantity of work employees output in a day. Prolix aims to serve. It’s a project initiated by the European Commission and its goal is to improve productivity though the appropriate application of learning in the workplace. Is it the end of meetings around the water cooler?

PS3 trophies will launch at E3 with leveling up and gamercard
Posted from GAMER.BLORGE on June 25, 2008

PS3 trophies will launch at E3 with leveling up and gamercard I’m sure everyone’s heard about the supposed leaked information about trophies and in-game XMB(XcrossMediaBar) inclusion in the firmware update 2.40. Apparently more news has been leaked recently regarding the details of the infamous firmware 2.40!

Computer Video [...]