Whilst Linux powered devices are celebrating a rather healthy Xmas (and 2011 in general) it seems the “lovable” Microsoft has yet more bad news on its hands. Not content with the shame of Windows Phone 7 and its lack of interest in the face of Android and Apple products or its failure to keep hold … Continue reading »
Scareware – Symantec come under fire. A sign of a struggling marketplace?
A little opinion post where after Xmas and the rise of non-desktop form factor’s and platforms, I look at recent allegations made towards Symantec and ask, is this to be expected? Over on ZDnet it’s being reported that Symantec is coming under fire after a series of incidents which are alleged to be misleading to consumers. ZDnet … Continue reading »
Solar powered Kindle case revealed at CES
I finally succomed to an ebook reader this Xmas. After having spent years of standing by the traditional “dead tree” format, I made the jump after reading over the shoulder of a fellow passenger on the train recently. I instantly took to e-ink and found its far more comfortable for long drawn out reading sessions … Continue reading »
TechBytes Audiocast – Back for 2012! – A pre-Year 2 broadcast!
Intro music: “I fought the troll” by Tom Smith. You can find more of his work here. Hosts: Tim (OpenBytes) Roy (Techrights) Rusty (The Show that Sux) TechBytes is back for 2012, Rusty is here and with the whole crew ready to go, we bring to 50 minutes or so of auditory lovelyness. Since this is a pre-Year … Continue reading »
Seasons greetings to all!
I just wanted to make a quick post wishing seasons greetings to everyone. Today, as you can imagine is a very busy one in the Goblin household where I am wrapping presents with the kids, keeping track of the Xmas food and trying to work out where we will put all the gifts after today. … Continue reading »
Facebook phone – hit or miss?
The rumours on the net would suggest that the reality of a Facebook phone is more than merely a concept, so with that in mind let’s suggest that it will shortly come to pass and consider how such a device would be received by the mainstream consumer. Facebook and its fall from grace? It’s no … Continue reading »
First impressions: Elder Scrolls V – Skyrim (PS3)
Morrowind on the PC, a game that required a Skynet of specs but one which I hadn’t had so much enjoyment from since I played Elite 2 – Frontier. Years later, I bought Morrowind for the Xbox and the expansion packs – it was a great “open world” experience. Then came Oblivion, even bigger, even … Continue reading »
“Me too!” Microsoft gives social networking a go?
As if there is not enough evidence of Microsoft playing catch-up, there is now a “sneak” preview of Microsoft’s social networking service making the rounds in tech news. For many this news isn’t new since there have been rumours and “leaks” for quite some time which to be fair, haven’t exactly been met with any … Continue reading »
Microsoft, MC Hammer and mobiles – its old news and new news!
I want no connection drawn between the legend that is MC Hammer and the “company” that is Microsoft, there’s old news and surprising news to be had in the world of tech today! First up - MC Hammer, the singer who was so popular during my “youth” has made a rather unexpected comeback, not in the guise … Continue reading »
Pearltrees – A link sharing service – rediscover the web!
There are times when you are surprised by the most unlikely sources. After spending years heckling BBCclick, they finally highlight a service which was not merely old news served up in traditional wishy-washy BBC style. The service which I am going to be looking at for this article was PearlTrees. Pearltrees is probably best described … Continue reading »
