http://www.joomlaza.com Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:54:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en (Credit: Stephen Shankland/CNET Networks) That's work that conceivably could be useful for those of us with vast archives of raw images, but Garg said the difficulties of working with raw files makes it tough. For its part, Google said Thursday that E-3 raw support is coming. "We're in the process of testing ... http://www.joomlaza.com/index.php/2010/09/google-gives-respite-from-a-raw-camera-deal/ Even if Brin isn't on Space Adventures' first privately funded flight, it's likely that at least one of the two seats available will go to a yet-unnamed member of its Orbital Mission Explorers Circle. The company announced Wednesday that Brin will be the founding member of its Orbital Mission Explorers Circle, ... http://www.joomlaza.com/index.php/2010/08/googles-brin-books-space-flight/ Even for home theater fans, standalone Blu-ray players can be pretty boring. There are some major differences between the players, such as what Blu-ray Profile they support, but you rarely see any new or standout features. The LG BD300 is different in this regard, as it's the first Blu-ray ... http://www.joomlaza.com/index.php/2010/08/review-lg-bd300-puts-netflix-and-blu-ray-in-one-b/ If you were wondering whether the iPhone software development kit would end the unofficial third-party development craze, stop wondering. O'Reilly, one of the most well-known publishers of technology primers for professionals, has released a book on developing applications for a jailbroken iPhone. iPhone Open Application Development, written by Jonathan Zdziarski, was spotted ... http://www.joomlaza.com/index.php/2010/08/oreilly-releases-guide-to-iphone-hacking/ Many start-ups don't have profits when they go public. Some don't even have any significant revenue to speak of. But Acquicor took things a step further. It didn't even have a business. The company, launched by three former Apple executives, was what's known as a blank-check company. Rather than have a ... http://www.joomlaza.com/index.php/2010/08/ex-apple-trio-fails-to-shine/ It's software-mania this week, and I'm all for it. First up, we have a question about veering off the iPod path and onto something new, but anxieties about non-iTunes software abound. Then, find out about managing music for the Zune, and get a chance to check out some great podcast managing software ... http://www.joomlaza.com/index.php/2010/08/mp3-mailbox-monday-music-and-podcast-management-s/ TiVo users have been able to rent and buy movies from Amazon.com's Unbox service for over a year now, but lately the service has felt a little outdated compared with competitors like Vudu and Apple TV, which offer HD downloads. Well, thanks to a comment by TiVo's VP of product ... http://www.joomlaza.com/index.php/2010/08/amazon-unbox-on-tivo-getting-hd-content/ Last Friday, Sequoia systems contacted Felten and threatened legal action if he or his students conducted an investigation of a working New Jersey voting machine. On Monday, Felten posted the e-mail on his blog . It reads: The defacement and subsequent takedown occurred Thursday morning on the company's Ballot Blog page. ... http://www.joomlaza.com/index.php/2010/08/sequoia-voting-systems-site-hacked/ It's not clear why the ESA is making this choice, nor is it clear precisely what the new, new, new E3 will look like. Suffice it to say that because tens of thousands of people will be there, it will almost certainly include the kinds of massive, ear drum-destroying displays ... http://www.joomlaza.com/index.php/2010/08/video-game-industry-looks-to-make-e3-giant-again/ The companies did not disclose details of the settlement; Visto had alleged that Microsoft violated its mobile e-mail patents. In a press release, Visto said it has entered into a licensing deal with Microsoft that involves "cash and non-cash consideration." The case was slated to go to trial on March 10. ... http://www.joomlaza.com/index.php/2010/08/microsoft-visto-settle-mobile-e-mail-patent-dispu/