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MacBook Air could save your day

January 22nd, 2008 · Comments Off

Apple’s new MacBook Air is purportedly the world’s thinnest (and sexiest) laptop, but is a bit shallow when it comes to hardware. The lack of CD-Rom drive or landline internet access for example, may discourage first-time laptop buyers. But if you need some compelling reasons to shell out for a laptop you can fit into […]

Tags: technology · writing humour

iPod levy rejected

January 15th, 2008 · Comments Off

If you’re a wannabe iPod disciple and the rumour of an iPod levy had you on your knees praying for an intervention, your prayers have been answered. Canada’s federal court told the Canadian Copyright Board they had “no authority” to impose the levy, according to this CBC News article. Well, this is good news indeed. […]

Tags: politics · technology

Skid marks on your soul

January 10th, 2008 · Comments Off

Over at Wired’s video gallery you can watch some amusing tech vintage commercials. While I find the ones for the old Mac, the Vic-20, and the Commodore chuckle worthy, my vote for the funniest – and the most creative – goes to the 1980s ad for the Atari 5200′s Pole Position. Back in those days, […]

Tags: culture · marketing · technology

Wireless power could unchain laptops

December 29th, 2007 · Comments Off

This story is a few months old, but it just came to my attention and I thought it was really neat. Scientists at MIT have successfully transmitted electricity through the air. In an experiment, they were able to successfully power a 60 watt light bulb from a power source two metres away. The team are […]

Tags: technology

Vista #1 disappointment of 2007

December 24th, 2007 · Comments Off

PC World has boldly declared that Vista is not all that Microsoft promised it would be. Alex and Kevin from Diggnation were talking about this on their show and how they just want the latest OS despite the sacrifices in frame rates for some games. I’ve seen Vista in action and it looks slick, but […]

Tags: software · technology