New Google Talk (1.0.0.91) Released
Mar 31A brand new google talk has been released. This is one of the most major releases so far – So what’s new? 1) Biggest noticable change is display pictures. Each user can choose a display picture which is displayed next to their name and (optional) in the chat window. 2) When you rollover a contact their name pops up in an info box, just like google chat (gmail). 3) Add & View all...
Google TV on the way?
Mar 31Google is well-known for starting all kinds of projects, some of which, like Google Earth, turn out to be incredibly useful, while others, like Google Video, stumble out of the gate. The company’s executives take a light-hearted approach to their blue-sky ambitions, even showing off whiteboard scribbles of “Google moon bases” and “Google space elevators” in a recent...
Law Professor Bans Laptops in Class
Mar 30A University of Memphis law professor has banned laptop computers from her classroom and her students are passing a petition against it. Professor June Entman says her main concern is that students are so busy keyboarding they can’t think and analyze what she’s telling them. Students have begun collecting signatures on petitions and tried unsuccessfully to file a complaint with the...
Google patents free Wi-Fi
Mar 30Google has developed three technologies for offering wireless internet across the US free of charge. The company has filed for three patents relating to offering a wireless internet service stateside. The patents mention offering advertising through a wireless internet connection. Google is teaming up with partners to build and implement the infrastructure enabling them to quickly deploy their...
Capping The Volume On Your iPod
Mar 29Owners of recent iPods will now be able to set how loud their digital music players can go. Apple Computer, facing complaints and a lawsuit claiming the popular player can cause hearing loss, made the setting available as part of a new software update Wednesday. The free download applies to the iPod Nano and the iPod models with video-playback capabilities. Parents also can use the feature to set...