Comment Re:The Brannigan Counterstrategy (Score 1) 243
well, we can always build more killbots....
Comment Re:Cell data (Score 3, Insightful) 62
gives new meaning to "AFK kill"
Comment Re:Cell data (Score 1) 62
you're missing the difference between bandwidth and latency....
Comment Re:No Verizon but.... T-Mobile? (Score 1) 1184
i thought i heard t-mobile was rolling out 2100mhz as part of the HSPDA+ rollout?
Apple Announces iPhone 4 1184
In a keynote presentation today at WWDC, Steve Jobs officially unveiled the iPhone 4. It's powered by an A4 chip, has a glass front and back, and has stainless steel around the edges, which turns out to be part of the antenna system. The new iPhone uses what Jobs called a "Retina display," running at 960x640, or 326 ppi. The battery is also bigger, with a corresponding increase in battery life. The iPhone 4 supports 802.11n, has two mics for noise cancellation, and a three-axis gyroscope, which allows rotation and precision that accelerometers can't match. The iPhone 4's camera is using a 5-megapixel backside illuminated sensor, which Jobs said does better at low-light photography. It also records 720p video at 30 frames per second, with tap-to-focus. In addition to this, they've created an iMovie app, which allows users to easily edit videos on their phone. Several live blogs of the event, with pictures, are available. The device ships in the US on June 24. Apple's product page has been updated with specs and a video. Read on for more details.
Update: 06/07 18:34 GMT by S : Steve's "One More Thing" this time around: FaceTime, live video chat from one iPhone 4 to another. It is Wi-Fi only at the moment, but they're working with carriers to expand that in the future.
Update: 06/07 18:34 GMT by S : Steve's "One More Thing" this time around: FaceTime, live video chat from one iPhone 4 to another. It is Wi-Fi only at the moment, but they're working with carriers to expand that in the future.
Comment Re:sounds about right from what i see (Score 1) 115
which BB model? i had a sprint BB that was dooooog slooooow, but it wasn't sprint - it was the crappy phone that was slow.
Comment Re:Liferay (Score 1) 119
this.
I use liferay, and it sounds like what the TS is looking for. extremely easy to get set up, especially if you use the Social Office variant.
Comment Re:Not necessarily a wack-job... (Score 1) 222
a godsend to you, or to the enemy looking for you?
Comment Re:Not necessarily a wack-job... (Score 1) 222
do you think a skin tattoo or glass chip under the skin will still be visible/readable after the body is burned or mutilated? this is as opposed to the current dog tags which are cheaper and more resilient.
Comment Re:Ha, I did this last week (Score 1) 223
this.
mod parent up.
Comment Re:You don't know the history of the Razzies. I do (Score 2, Funny) 295
flawless execution. +1 internets to you sir.
Comment Re:devil's advocate (Score 0, Flamebait) 286
it's a really simple principle:
if i invent something, i am entitled to as much money from it as i can get. if someone else invents something, it should be free for me to license.
that should describe the resulting discussion....
Comment Re:And why do I care? (Score 1) 128
Oracle database is 100% Java?
Berkeley DB is 100% Java?
really?
Submission + - An Updated Look at Lithium Production (theoildrum.com)
Gooseygoose writes: Just over a year ago, and spurred by an article in Time, I wrote a post on the possible global supply of lithium, which is used in renewable batteries, and a major choice for use in the batteries of electric vehicles, such as the Chevy Volt. Since the story has acquired more recent interest this week, and with new information, it is worth re-visiting the topic.
I began the original post by noting that our first introduction to these batteries was in our role as an Explosives Lab when we found out — in a series of experiments a long time ago — that they can blow up if handled wrongly. And it turns out that such a risk is still around, though not that common.
http://www.theoildrum.com/node/6228
I began the original post by noting that our first introduction to these batteries was in our role as an Explosives Lab when we found out — in a series of experiments a long time ago — that they can blow up if handled wrongly. And it turns out that such a risk is still around, though not that common.
http://www.theoildrum.com/node/6228
Submission + - Civilization V Coming This Fall (gamasutra.com)
sopssa writes: 2K Games announced today that they will be releasing Civilization V in the fall. For the first time in the series the square tiles will be changed to hexes, which 2K Games says provides "deeper strategy" and "more realistic gameplay". Civilization V will also include new graphics engine, new combat system including ranged bombardment, multiplayer and good support for the modding community. 'Each new version of Civilization presents exciting challenges for our team. Thankfully, ideas on how to bring new and fun experiences to Civ players never seem to stop flowing. From fully animated leaders and realistic landscapes, new combat tactics, expanded diplomacy and shared mods, we're excited for players to see the new vision our team at Firaxis has brought to the series.', Sid Meier said. In addition to Civilization V, the Facebook-based Civilization Network will also be released during 2010.
