Monday, March 22, 2010

IE9 and iPad Making News

IE 9 Platform Preview has speed, not much else

The Internet Explorer 9 Platform Preview exhibits to good effect two of what Microsoft says will be the new browser's selling points: speed and HTML 5 support. If the final version is as fast as or faster than the preview, IE will no longer be a laggard in the browser race and will most likely beat out Firefox. And while HTML5 is the future of Web browsing, be aware that IE9 will NOT run on Windows XP...ever.

iPad Pre-Orders Reported in 'Hundreds of Thousands'

Pre-orders for Apple's iPad have been reported in the "hundreds of thousands" and could challenge the iPhone's phenomenal debut record. Apple is also reportedly running into content resistance from print publishers for the iPad and has focused on other media. Analysts are bullish on the iPad's prospects as prices drop and apps are modified.

The National Broadband Plan needs to be fixed -- already

Special interests are already undermining the National Broadband Plan and the FCC's vagueness on implementation is playing into their hands -- Web users must act now

Is Google Wave getting Buzzed?

Arguably one of Google's biggest announcements of last year, Google Wave appears to be an afterthought among the tech trendsetters after the launch of Google Buzz in early February. Privacy concerns mostly laid to rest, Google Buzz is actually doing much of what Google Wave promised: collaborative discussion, media sharing, and social networking within an e-mail-like framework.

WeatherBar Integrates Weather Forecasts with the Windows 7 Superbar

Like to keep the eye on the weather but never been too keen on sidebar gadgets or system tray apps? WeatherBar is a simple app that puts the weather in your Windows 7 taskbar, offering quick access to the forecast.

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