Technology & Pop Culture

Google Nexus One Unboxing

Posted by Bradley under Android, Personal, Technology

Today I welcomed a package from Google!

The Nexus One Superphone.

Here’s how it went down…

http://www.google.com/phone/

Tags: Android, Google, HTC, Nexus One, Unboxing

Windows 7 Surfaces On TechNet! Download Ahoy!

Posted by Bradley under BREAKING, Technology

Windows 7 RTM has shown up on Microsoft TechNet.

Go get it if you have a TechNet subscription!

http://technet.microsoft.com/

Tags: Download, Microsoft, RTM, TechNet, Windows 7

Windows 7 RTM Available On TechNet At 10 AM PST

Posted by Bradley under Technology, et al.

According to a chat I just had with a Microsoft TechNet Online Concierge the Windows 7 RTM download will be available at 10 AM PST or shortly thereafter.

Windows 7 RTM will be availble in the morning (PST time) of Aug 6th.

And

It is around 10 AM (PST time)

There you have it.

Now get to downloading.

Tags: August 6, Download, RTM, TechNet, Windows 7

OFFICIAL: Windows 7 Will Cost You $49 Or $99 (Well Not Really)

Posted by Bradley under Technology

Windows 7 is coming October 22, 2009 and is a significant step in the evolution of Windows as an operating system.

Sadly, it will cost you $119.99, $199.99 or $219.99 for Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate upgrades respectively.

But if you are a fanatical geek (or a smart consumer) you can score a copy of Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional for $49 or $99.  That’s half off!

But there’s a catch.

You have until July 11 or “until supplies run out” to pre-order your copy from Microsoft at the link below.  After that the price goes up to the regular, retail pricing.

It is worth noting that Best Buy and a handful of other retail stores will be participating in this offer if you like to rock your software brick and mortar style.

To put it in Microsoft’s words, “Sit back and smile. You scored.”

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/buy/offers/pre-order.aspx

Tags: July 11, Microsoft, Pre-Order, Pricing, Windows 7

Microsoft’s Kudo Tsinoda Says Expect “Project Natal” In Calendar Year 2009 On Jimmy Fallon

Posted by Bradley under BREAKING, Technology, Television, Video Games

On Jimmy Fallon tonight (June 11, 2009) Microsoft’s Kudo Tsinoda said Xbox 360 could be getting motion control ala Project Natal by calendar year 2009.

Does this mean Microsoft’s game-changing technology would be available for the Holiday season?

More info on Project Natal at Engadget:

http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/01/microsofts-project-natal-demo-video-has-us-jumping-with-anticip/

[IMG via Engadget.com]

Tags: Calendar Year 2009, Jimmy Fallon, Kudo Tsinoda, Microsoft, Project Natal, Xbox 360

Windows 7 On Sale October 22

Posted by Bradley under Technology

That is all.

Tags: Microsoft, October 22, Windows 7

Google Gets Enhanced Search Options, Wonder Wheel Included

Posted by Bradley under Internets, Technology

Google just added new search options that let you drill down your search results by:

• Videos
• Forums
• Reviews
• Recent results
• Past 24 hours
• Past week
• Past year
• Images from the page
• More text
• Related searches
• Wonder wheel
• Timeline

Including the new interactive Wonder Wheel which is really fun way to visualize your search results as seen here:

Just search as usual and then click “Show Options” on the results page:

Viola!

You’re a search superstar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtirDMfcOKE

Tags: Enhancement, Google, Internets, Search, Search Options, Search Results, Wonder Wheel

Download Windows 7 Release Candidate Now, It’s Free Until June 1, 2010

Posted by Bradley under BREAKING, Technology

Microsoft has posted the download link for Windows 7 Release Candidate.

The next generation operating system is free until June 1, 2010 after which time the Release Candidate will expire and you have to buy Windows 7 for real.

Free is good.

Keep in mind this is Release Candidate software says Microsoft:

This is pre-release software, so please read the following to get an idea of the risks and key things you need to know before you try the RC.

Vista may you die a miserable death. (And you Windows XP holdouts too.)

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/download.aspx

Tags: Download, Microsoft, RC, Windows 7, Windows 7 Release Candidate

REMINDER: Microsoft’s Free Support For Windows XP Ends Today

Posted by Bradley under Technology

People love and continue to love Windows XP but Microsoft is ending free support for its most popular OS beginning today.

That means if you HAVE to call up Microsoft for a problem with XP you will have to shell out your hard earned money to talk to somebody.

Office 2003 also leaves mainstream support tomorrow.

But never fear your automatic updates and security patches will continue on until April 8, 2014.

Tags: Ends, Free, Microsoft, Office 2003, Support, Windows XP

Give Firefox Personality With Personas For Firefox

Posted by Bradley under Internets, Technology

Firefox is a great web browser but its default looks can be uninspiring.

Personas For Firefox from Mozilla Labs lets you customize Firefox with themes Personas that fit your personality.  I went with the gray and white diagonal lines Persona in the pic above.

Even create your own or set it up to randomize a Persona from your favorite category.

A great way to spice up my most frequently used application.

http://www.getpersonas.com/

Tags: Firefox, Mozilla Labs, Personas, Personas For Firefox, Themes, Web Browser