Computers

Android on the Wrist

by 53X11 on April 12, 2012

Found this story about a wrist based Sony Device that allows for the control of Android based phones via bluetooth online. It is compatible with many Android 2.1 or newer based phones. Price $150. Cool, but not sure I would drop that on a modified remote, though I would pay that for a good watch.

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1995 COOL

by 53X11 on July 21, 2011

Found this on There I fixed it and I thought I share it. Way to do the 1995 upgrade and pop a collar…LOL

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Allen on Microsoft’s Misstep’s

by 53X11 on March 30, 2011

Though many are discussing the parts of Paul Allen’s forthcoming biography where he, Mr. Allen, alleges that Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer and others tried to cheat him out of a large part and the value of Microsoft’s stock. To me though the more interesting thing is Mr Allen’s discussing (summarized at FT.com here) where and [...]

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eBooking “the Square”

by 53X11 on March 4, 2011

Well it seems that the eBook is here to stay as even the Knoxville Public Library (known to many as one of the slowest reacting governmental agencies East of Nashville) has begun to actively “check out” eBooks. They are offering them in online now – story here. Every hipster on Market Square rejoiced in unison [...]

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Google Size It

by 53X11 on February 16, 2011

Computer School.org has a VERY interesting graphic up about the actual size of Google. It is AMAZING just how big and vast this corp is, as well as sharing some facts about Google in general. Infographic by computer school.org

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Singularity coming to computers near you in 2045

by 53X11 on February 15, 2011

Ray Kurzweil, a man that I have always found to be creative, inventive and genius, but who I disagree with on several major issues, has felt for several years that it is not a matter of if, but a matter of when that computers will become self aware and more intelligent then humans. From this [...]

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What is wrong with this picture

by 53X11 on February 14, 2011

I find it very interesting that a company named CABLES UNLIMITED is making WIRELESS systems.

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OpenOffice now really open

by 53X11 on October 4, 2010

Well not sure how I missed it, but the future of Open Office (my personal long time favorite for all those that need an office suite but don’t have $200 to throw away for basic Word / Excel compatibility)is looking brighter. It seems that the very thing that Open Office has needed for awhile, a [...]

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Cheater, cheater

by 53X11 on July 8, 2010

The NY Times had an article on the trends / steps in high school and college – focusing on Central Florida University and turnitin.com – to stop cheating (full story here). Since I have not seen a classroom in almost 20 years this kind of stuff was really interesting to me. I knew cheating was [...]

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Docs instead of Office 2010

by 53X11 on May 11, 2010

PC World has a interesting piece up discussing Google’s idea to suggest Enterprises / Corporations stay on their current version of Office (instead of upgrading to Office 2010) and begin to use / integrate Google Docs into their infrastructure as a means of web / cloud / shared components. Google’s idea is centered around the [...]

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Jobs on non Apple items

by 53X11 on April 6, 2010

Well Gizmodo has a very funny post up with photoshop’d images of Steve Jobs introducing NON Apple products. Full Post here Number 28 is my favorite.

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SUPER High speed Internet

by 53X11 on February 10, 2010

The Wall St Journal, and about 1,000 other sources, has an interesting story out today about Google’s move into the internet provider building with the announcement of their plan to roll out some test cases (for 50,000 to 500,000) users high speed fibre based internet access. This service would offer 1Gbit (that is right 1 [...]

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Uses for old CD’s and tech stuff

by 53X11 on February 10, 2010

Found some interesting things on the web about reusing some of the left overs of the IT revolution – old computers, walkman’s, CD / DVD’s that have failed to burn right, etc. Uses for old / outdated tech times here. Uses for old / flawed CD’s here.

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USB 3.0

by 53X11 on January 29, 2010

Engadget covered the release of a new laptop with USB 3.0 built in, though supporting devices are largely vaporware at this time. There are some out there now – a Buffalo external case, an Intel SSD are both mentioned, but more are coming soon. The Engadget piece also discusses competing standards, wondering if this could [...]

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Ipad implications

by 53X11 on January 29, 2010

ZD Net has a nice piece up about some of the wider implications of Apple’s new Ipad tablet computer that was announced eariler this week. This product will make other vendors expand and change their products and impact what future products in the Netbook, Ereader, and potentially Smartphones offer. Honestly I have no interest in [...]

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Lower Bounds of Complexity

by 53X11 on October 6, 2009

Gower’s weblog has a ongoing series uniquely discussing the lower bounds of complexity (P vs NP) by use of emoticons. Yes that is right a math conversation with emoticons as the characters. Be sure to read the comments as well. The series will eventually have nine parts, but only three parts are up so far. [...]

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Windows 7 Launch Party – REALLY WHY?

by 53X11 on October 1, 2009

If you care, you already know that Microsoft’s next OS – Windows 7 – is being released in late October (October 22nd specifically). Below is a video made by Microsoft as a “guide” to hosting your launch party. REALLY WHY WOULD ANYONE HAVE A WINDOWS 7 LAUNCH PARTY!! This is Windows 7, i.e. Vista fixed [...]

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Users <> CNN @ $1.99

by 53X11 on September 30, 2009

CNN is rolling out a new Iphone app for $1.99. That is a fair price, but if their competition Fox, MSNBC, NBC, CBS, etc do not charge for their apps then I am not sure that they will get as many downloads as they expect – even at $1.99. It may be a new revenue [...]

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