Today, Adobe is releasing the 1.0 version of its Media Player (AMP) software to the public. The player, which is an offline Flash video manager comparable to the Veoh player, was first released as a beta on the Adobe Labs site last September.AMP runs on Adobe's cross browser Adobe Integrate...
I've got serious reservations about applications that track my physical location, but Yahoo! made an impressive beta launch of its Fire Eagle service today that does just that. Fire Eagle is a platform that will allow other applications to incorporate location awareness into what they do. The first two apps...
Latvia is a small country in Northern Europe, next to Estonia, Lithuania, Russia and Belarus. It has a population of 2.3 million, around 38% of whom have Internet access. The ethnicity of the population (Latvians 60%; Russian 30%) is reflected in the small internet market, because most local web sites...
TVTonic is billing itself as "The Internet Channel". There are plenty of companies muscling into that market currently (the Amazon/TiVO partnership being the latest example), but TVTonic seems more focused on being a subscription service for video podcasts. Essentially they are trying to become a TV station for user-generated or...
Written by Emre Sokullu and edited by Richard MacManusYahoo has had its problems lately. Bad financial results in the 3rd quarter of 2006 and the peanut butter manifesto of senior vice president Brad Garlinghouse resulted in doubt about the company's ability to compete against Google and others. Some also think...
By Steve O'Hear, a Mac fan who runs a ZDNet blog called The Social Web. Steve was also the writer and director of the documentary In Search of the Valley: a personal journey into the psyche of Silicon Valley.Today's Macworld keynote by Steve Jobs was possibly the most hyped since...
Sony appears ready to concede defeat in its effort to put its stamp on the digital future. CEO Kazuo Hirai broadly hinted that the company may sell off its struggling smartphone and smart TV operations as it focuses on more profitable—but generally much less exciting—parts of its business, Reuters reports."The strategy...
News surfaced yesterday that Canonical, the makers of Ubuntu, will bring its Linux-based platform to mobile devices sometime within the next several years. The popular desktop browser alternative has long been thought to be a good candidate for tablet devices but ZDNet reports that the company would like to take...
If you thought cable companies were in a panic about the threat the Internet poses to their business model, think again. Rather than sit idly by as Web content makes its way to television screens via set top boxes and smart TVs, companies like Comcast will instead try to position...
Do you like the idea of connecting all of your smart devices to your home network? With so many different devices that can become part of your connected world, it’s worth considering. For example, it sounds nice to use an app while grocery shopping to see what’s inside your refrigerator...
Microsoft has shown off a new test interface for Xbox Cloud Gaming that mimics the dashboard interface of a console. Xbox Party Chat will now be available via the browser-based client as opposed to using a standalone application to speak with friends, reports The Verge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghCFLhI6yYM Xbox Cloud Gaming updates...
Google has announced a string of fresh updates - the most popular of which is the introduction of Gemini into Messages and AI text summaries for when driving. Announced at this year's MWC in Barcelona, Messages users can access Gemini without leaving the app. Users can ask Gemini for advice...
Retro gaming is huge and shows no signs of slowing down. One of the best features of the Nintendo Switch (and hopefully Switch 2 when it arrives) is the ability to play so many old games and arcade classics on it but we often have to play them on these...
Amazon has become the first to add support for Matter casting, of which they are co-founders, to help users control TVs and streaming devices directly from a connected app, reports The Verge. In an announcement at CES this week, the online retail and tech giant confirmed that Matter casting support...
In today's digital era, video content has become the dominant medium for communication, entertainment, and education. Whether running an online business, hosting webinars, or sharing knowledge through eLearning platforms, efficient video delivery is crucial. Enter the world of "Video Streaming Engine," a versatile solution that can revolutionize how you handle...
Last year, a court determined Richard Dabate — who police had found with one arm and one leg zip-tied to a folding chair in his home — was guilty of his wife’s murder. His elaborate story of a home invasion might have held water had it not been for Connie...
A secure connection (also referred to as a "tunnel") is established after you turn on a VPN between the gadget and an external server run by the virtual private network (VPN) provider. The web server receives all your web traffic via this tunnel before sending it as standard to the...
The Internet of Things is a term becoming familiar to people worldwide. Due to rapid technological advancement, your life is becoming more connected than ever. From wearable devices to smart homes, IoT is a network of objects and devices communicating and sharing information with others over the Internet. Everyday objects...
Welcome to our comprehensive guide showcasing the top 50+ digital products of 2023! As technology continues to rapidly evolve, we find ourselves surrounded by a plethora of innovative and cutting-edge digital solutions. From smart home devices to productivity tools, entertainment platforms to health and wellness apps, the digital landscape is...
Projectors have become an increasingly popular option for those seeking to enhance their home entertainment experience or improve their professional presentations. With a wide variety of options on the market, each with its unique features and capabilities, it can be challenging to determine which projector is the best fit for...
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