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3 Surefire Technology Prediction For 2008
After listening to the technology predictions eppisode from Buzz Out Loud (#631) I decided to write down a few of my own technology predictions for 2008. I think 2008 will be the year that high-definition really takes hold. With over-the-air broadcasts going away, the price of LCD televisions dropping, and the crazy amount of press both HD-DVD and Blu-ray are trying to give their formats the consumer population will finally catch on and start appreciating the better quality content. Along with high-def taking hold, I think we’ll see further advancement in the online console gaming market.My predictions include a tasty mix of high-definition addoption, online console gaming, and a surprise from the fanboy favorite: Apple. Read more »
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A Software Revolution: From Desktop Apps To Offline Apps
The computing world has come along way since the days of the desktop application. It has matured into a feature-rich environment of applications that allow you to do anything from creating an online spreadsheet to tracking your to-do lists to chatting with friends and family. All of these applications (and many more) are available online from any computer with an Internet connection and a modern browser.
One downside to these applications is that they all require an Internet connection. What if there was a way to remove that requirement? Google has attempted to do just that with their latest browser extension called Google Gears. Google descripes it as “an open source browser extension that lets developers create web applications that can run offline.” Yup, that’s right. It allows online applications to work offline. This might sound like Google just took a giant step backwards, but read on and I’ll explain why this is going to be the next big thing. Read more »
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Joost Review: Watch TV on Your PC
Joost, in the most basic sense, is TV on your PC. Its a program that lets you browse through a list of television channels, select which show you want to watch, and begin watching that show immediately. The best part about Joost is its free!Joost has quite a few features that make it easy and fun to use. It has a clean interface, operates full-screen and in windowed mode, downloads and plays content seamlessly, and it has a growing list of shows to choose from. All in all its a very good way to watch TV on your computer. Read more »
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