This is going to be the longest one during the 21st century. The next one is scheduled for the year 2132. Check out the wikipedia page for this event. Too bad I will be on a flight leaving China right around the eclipse.
See some google image results to see what you will be missing.
Most recently I've tried out:
Microsoft Pro Photo Tools for geotagging and ITPC tagging.
Microsoft Photosynth for a 3D experience. This is a very interesting proof of concept which I look forward to pulling out my old photographs for. Wow - just check it out.
Microsoft Image Composite Editor for Panos.
These tools are all FREE, and I'm definitely recommending any photographer to add these to their software arsenal.
Apple's iphone page gives you the details set to be released June 19th!
Complete feature guide posted at gizmodo. I'm particularly interested in the speed upgrades in browsing, and faster bandwidth support, battery life, and finally voice control features.
I hope Apple will provide an upgrade path for people with the 3G.
New study Micro-analyzed among 18-44 year olds:
34% watch more movies in theatres, rent more movies.
24% buy more movies than average.
Tend to have more and better equipped home theatres.
Spend less time watching TV.
Do far more downloading and streaming of videos.
Tend to be early adopters.
Share more of their opinions online.
None of this surprises me. Yet the RIAA, MPAA, etc say downloading is bad, breaking the law when they should really be embracing this group of P2P users.
Microsoft confirmed that Windows 7 is to be released October 22nd. If you can hold off on your next computer purchase to include a free upgrade to Windows 7 when it is released, I recommend that you do so.
It 'quietly' was released yesterday. I'm currently downloading all 1.7 GB of it to burn on DVD for installation now.
Its going to be a pain for anyone who has a bad service pack 1 installation. I have one such laptop that is going to be a problem, but I was planning on re-installating the entire system anyway.
Today Microsoft announced the Zune HD, which is basically an Apple iTouch competitor. It's going to have multitouch web browsing and interface, and HD radio and HD output through a separate docking station.
I really don't see how this is going to compete with the iTouch unless they do something incredibly drastic. If anything all those cool apps that make the Apple iTouch and iPhone so awesome is reason enough not to go with anything else.
Its said we will find out more about the unit at E3.
What you see here is the first ever power port and USB power charger ports that I have seen at a Southwest terminal. This software makes my life a lot easier by providing automated software installations and updates to a large number of software packages. Did I mention it was FREE?
Giveawayoftheday.com is featuring the Wondershare Music Converter which removes DRM (copy protection) from your music such as those that you legally downloaded from iTunes and more.
No strings attached. Download and use legally today.
How many of you have seen the TV shows based in Las Vegas where they have all the behind the scenes view of all the cameras tracking every person?
I experienced that here in Vegas. From the moment we stepped in the cameras already captured our mugs and from that the casino host was able to locate us anywhere. Casino floor, casino restaurant, elevator, hotel hallways.
It was unreal.
I imagine the the technology will be cheap enough to go mainstream in a few years for everyone. Heck, iphoto already has facial recognition where you just have to tag a person once, and it will find all the photos that have that person in it if you want.
Big brother is watching.
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There exists a database which all the big casinos subscribe to that has the facial recognition and background checks of all the major cheaters from around the world. The second they step in where they are not wanted, security is alerted and they can then take action. Just like on TV and the movies.
First time flying United Airlines... Ever.
A couple of things that I have noticed that are different than Southwest.
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This looks like the Kindle that I will be upgrading to. :). More details on this to be posted later.
Click here to download and try it out.
The RC version is free to try and won't expire till March 1st, 2010. No limits on number of licenses.
Windows 7 is released and readily available. Definitely worth the upgrade!