Archive for August, 2009

Aero Glass in Windows XP…

Border Skin Homepage (Windows only; 32-bit only; freeware)

Creative Zii EGG Preview

While the Creative Zii EGG may not have hit stores yet, the developer edition is already shipping, and we’ve got a hands-on video to prove it. This version is running "Creative’s Plazma OS only (no Android yet)." Continue reading to watch.

WinRAR 3.90 Final + KeyMaker

WinRAR is a general purpose archiving and compression program competing with/replacing programs such as PKZip, ARJ, and others. It offers significantly improved compression ratios, easier use and a cheaper price as well as supporting long file names, disk spanning, and self-extracting file creation.

Nokia Booklet 3G Live Shots

The Nokia Booklet 3G isn’t just a concept or prototype, as Reuters managed to snag some live shots of the mini laptop. This 10.1-inch device, powered by a 1.6-GHz Intel Atom processor, will reportedly last 12-hours on a full charge.

Star Wars USB Drives

These Mimobot Star Wars USB Drives from Vat19 — in C-3P0, Darth Vader, or Wicket (Ewok) models — "feature 4 GB of storage, preloaded digital goodies, and a keychain hoodie." Available now, priced at $39.95 each.

Google Chrome v4.0.202.0 beta

Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier. Google Chrome also uses a brand new javascript engine (V8), which is much faster than existing javascript interpreters. This means you can create more complex and more intensive AJAX applications with fewer speed and [...]

Windows Live Messenger 9 build 14.0.8089.726

The new Messenger has more than just a chat tool, it is fun and easy to communicate to facilitate the sharing of characteristics of a perfect fusion of community-based instantmessaging software, whether it is the management of documents, photo album or with friends, classmates, colleagues , To keep his family closer links are easy. off-line [...]

CloneDVD 2.9.2.5 Beta

Elby CloneDVD 2 copies movies in unparalleled picture quality. If it’s only the main movie or a complete DVD – CloneDVD compresses even long footage in brilliant quality and at high speed: A special transcoding technology compresses your choice of DVD titles according to your audio and language selection automatically to a freely adjustable target [...]

iPod Touch 3G

Covino and Rich has supposedly gotten their hands on an iPod Touch 3G test unit, and it’s got a camera. This was acquired "from a guy that [they] buy parts phones and iPods from — a recycler." Video after the break.

Samsung Comeback

With a slide-out QWERTY keypad and simple design, meaning the bare necessities, the Samsung T559 Comeback is strong on both looks and performance. You also get a 2.0-megapixel camera, music/video players, microSD expansion, and Bluetooth 2.0 w/A2DP. Video after the break.

We really can’t complain too much about the Samsung Comeback T559. Despite its [...]

Gmail Mobile gets an outbox

One of the great things about mobile Gmail is the ability to compose a message when you don’t have an internet connection, and send it when you’re online again. in between writing and sending, though, these messages have always been in limbo. Google has changed that, though, by adding an outbox tag, so you [...]

HyperSnap-DX Pro v6.61.04

HyperSnap 6 is the fastest and easiest way to take screen captures from Windows screen and text capture from places where system text copy is not possible. HyperSnap combines the power of a first-class screen capture application with an advanced image editing utility – wrapped into one easy-to-use tool. Now compatible with Windows 7. HyperSnap [...]

Opera v10.0 build 1691 beta

The most full-featured Internet power tool on the market, Opera includes pop-up blocking, tabbed browsing, integrated searches, and advanced functions like Opera’s groundbreaking E-mail program, RSS Newsfeeds and IRC chat. And because we know that our users have different needs, you can customize the look and content of your Opera browser with a few clicks [...]

500hp Lazareth Wazuma Bio V12

Not your average quad, the Lazareth Wazuma Bio V12 is powered by a supercharged BMW-sourced V12 that produces 500hp. This vehicle runs E85 thanks "to its superior octane rating, which allows the engine to run a higher compression ratio than with gasoline." Video after the break.

Microsoft is now the new owner of Office.com

As of two days ago, Microsoft has been indeed confirmed to be the new owners of the Office.com domain that one clever commenter on this blog made a note of almost a month ago.

How Not to Ship a Dell

Dell has gained a reputation for offering a wide array of affordably-priced computers, but their shipping methods may not always be the best, as shown in this picture.
Not only is the box being crushed, but it’s upside down! Dude, you’re getting a broken computer.
[via Gizmodo - Geekologie]

Mozilla Firefox ‘Namoroka’ 3.6 Alpha 1

Mozilla Firefox – faster, more secure, easier to use and sporting a new look, this latest Firefox release sets a new standard for web browser innovation. Mozilla Firefox project (formerly Firebird, which was formerly Phoenix) is a redesign of Mozilla’s browser component, written using the XUL user interface language and designed to be cross-platform. It [...]

AnyDVD 6.5.7.4 Final

AnyDVD is a driver, which descrambles DVD-Movies automatically in the background. This DVD appears unprotected and region code free for all applications and the Windows operating system as well. With AnyDVD’s help copy tools like CloneDVD, Pinnacle Instant Copy, InterVideo DVD-Copy, etc. are able to copy CSS protected Movies. With the help of AnyDVD you [...]

Download Accelerator Plus 9.2.1.0 Beta

The world’s most popular download manager provides faster download speed & greater security. • Download videos from YouTube, Facebook and more • See what the leading antivirus apps say about your files • Choose between IE and Firefox download styles Download Accelerator Plus (DAP) [...]

Ramen-Cooking Robots Version 2

The Nagoya Robot Ramen system may not be the first ramen-cooking bot, but it most certainly works faster than its predecessor, thanks to a pair of industrial robotic arms.Continue reading for the video.