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Ringtones on LG Chocolate (VX8500)

Thursday, November 22nd, 2007

I have an LG Chocolate with Telus. I have been looking around for a how-to upload your own ringtones. I stumbled upon a number of message boards, but none did a good job explaining or helping my cause. So here it is. How to upload ringtones on an LG Chocolate Buy a USB Cable and [...]

Facebook, the web, archives and privacy

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Five or so years ago (heck, probably longer… showing my ‘internet age’ here) those who contributed content to the web most likely knew the realities (and consequences) of putting content in the public domain, and of course on the web. Putting it simply, whatever goes out there, stays out there. It’s been archived, indexed, made [...]

Telus, if you are listening… you suck!

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

That’s right.  But you probably already knew that right? Now, while I have your attention let me explain.  I have this here cell phone which I use on your network.  I should probably mention that I have been on your network for years now, but that’s not relevant (whoops, I already mentioned it). Ok, I [...]

Microformats in Google Maps

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

It’s little things like this that I have been waiting for.  Microformats are the new orange.  Or is it green?  ;) Wait a second, Microformats are not even ‘new’.  But they are new to Google Maps as of today! Don’t know what Microformats are?  If you’re not a web developer than I can forgive you.  [...]

More depth into Microsoft Surface

Sunday, June 17th, 2007

There’s a fundamental change occurring in the world of technology It says here that Microsoft initially plans to sell the devices to commercial partners, for $5000-$10000 price range. Which is the typical market price-point for new technology like this. Remember DVD burners? They first entered the market at prices far beyond what the typical individual [...]

Is Facebook for real?

Saturday, June 9th, 2007

I’m not really sure what I mean by my title for this post: “Is Facebook for real?”. But I’m going just go out and say it. Facebook is for real, and it is running with incredible momentum. I’m baffled. Not so much by the technology, but the stickiness and remarkable momentum. No question, they must [...]

Microsoft Surface, Photosynth: pretty exciting technology

Thursday, June 7th, 2007

Of the new technologies and applications of technology being developed and talked about, Microsoft Surface and Photosynth are two that have really grabbed my attention. I’m just hoping the innovation and promise that we see here doesn’t get thwarted and over-analyzed by Microsoft – the business and the bureaucracy. I can’t wait to see these [...]