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Google Name Servers Not Working Correctly 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Well, I have been all excited that I got a custom domain for my blog and I have been working on it all weekend trying to get it setup correctly. Finally I think I have it working and it turns out Google
Names Servers have a HUGE problem. Let me give you an example, say I want to get to Google's Home Page. I would type in google.com and it would take me there. It is understood that google.com is the same as typing "http://www.google.com". Google says otherwise. For my blog, I setup a CNAME record on my 1&1 (Where I bought my domain) pointing to "ghs.google.com". Then I entered a custom domain into blogger of "http://www.mytechnews.net". So if you type in the address with the "www" you get my blog. However, if you type "mytechnews.net" or "http://mytechnews.net" you will receive a 404 error message. This is because Google's Name server thinks the "www" makes it a completely different address. It turns out that currently (I say currently because I hope they fix this soon) I can only
Mead introduces binder--With built-in speakers 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Mead, the maker of popular binder
s under brands such as Five-Star has recently introduced a new binder that has built in speakers
. Apparently the binder allows you to plug your iPod into it to allow you to hear your tunes without those earbuds. Mead has also introduced a backpack with built-in speakers as well. Look for speakers on on the cool school gear this fall. Edit: Price on the new binder has not been released.
Treo 680--Back in Copper 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Well, apparently Palm mislead all of us with the "No longer available" statement on their website. The Palm treo in copper is back on the palm website. So if you missed it when it left the first time, now is your chance to grab one. [via engadget] Read more:Copper
Samsung U740--Details of Launch 1970-01-01 00:59:59 The Samsung
U740 launch details have been revealed. The dual flipping phone, should be available online on February 14th. Wait, a Valentines phone that isn't red or pink? You can get your own U740 for $320 without contract, $250 with a one year, and $200 with $50 rebate on a two year contract. [via engadget] Read more:Launch
My: Tech News Blog gets its own domain!!! 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I just purchased a domain
name using 1&1! My:Tech News
Blog, formerly located at mytechnewsblog.blogspot.com will now be at mytechnews.net. I know, its much easier to type the latter. I am just waiting for all the domain settings to go through and then I will change the domain. Don't worry though, both addresses will still get you here. I wasn't going to purchase one, until I knew if this blog would generate any revenue. I just checked my Google Adsense account and I have made a few dollars so I figured I could spend $5.99 on a domain. Quite a deal if you ask me. Thanks to all you clickers and PayPal-donaters for funding my domain name. Keep on reading.
Verizon KRZR K1m Fire now on sale 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Verizon has officially released the KRZR K1m Fire. It is on sale on their website for 99.99. Read more:Verizon
Boy Genius has hands on with Verizon Maxx Ve 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Boy Genius has got hands on with the Motorola Maxx Ve for Verizon
. It looks to be one slick phone. 2mp Autofocus camera with flash. Not to mention that GIGANTIC front display. Check out all the pictures at The Boy Genius Report. Read more:Boy Genius
Verizon passed on the iPhone? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Engadget is reporting that Verizonpassed
on the iPhone
. Apparently, Apple offered the iPhone to Verizon first, but Apple just wanted more than their share of the deal. So instead of Verizon customers emptying their savings for the iPhone, it's Cingular's, no wait At&t's customers shelling out the big bucks. For all you angry iPhone-loving Verizon customers out there send your hate mail to Jim Gerace, VZW VP who I'm sure had something to do with the big NO for the iPhone. Check out the engadget article here.
Apple intros iPod Shuffle--In colors 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Apple today released the ipod shuffle in a myriad of colors. The compact mp3 player that yesterday only came in silver now comes in pink, orange, green, blue and the standard silver. Besides the color and the now-included restyled headphones, there is no change in specs or price. These new shuffles are shipping today. I have been thinking about getting one of these, and now seems like a better time than ever. Only problem is I don't know which color I like the best. Let me know what color all of you like by leaving a comment. Read more:Apple
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New Blackberry coming to Verizon Wireless 1970-01-01 00:59:59 According to engadget there is a new Blackberry codenamed "Cyclone" coming to VerizonWireless
. The new Blackberry is a worldphone meaning it runs on both gsm and cdma networks. The "Cyclone" also features a media player and expandable memory. Oh, not to mention the "Pearl" that is all the rage in Blackberrys these days. Read more:New Blackberry
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Tivo+Amazon=Video downloads 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Tivo and Amazon
have recently announced that Tivo users will soon be able to download movies from the Amazon's unbox video service. Currently the program will be trialed with a limited number of beta users and rolled out to all users later this year.
Verizon LG 8700 appears 1970-01-01 00:59:59 The successor to the LG 8600 (my current phone)has shown up on engadget thanks to an anonymous source. No details on it yet but you can check out what it looks like. Read more:Verizon
Samsung U740 Now Available 1970-01-01 00:59:59 The Samsung
U740 that we have all been hearing about is now available on the Verizon Wireless Site. The dual-flipping action will run you $149.99 with a two year contract.
Changes to My: Tech News Blog 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I have made some changes to my blog. I have removed the adsense ads and replaced them with referrals. I have found that the referrals are doing better than anything else and to be honest, they look more professional on my blog. If any My: Tech News
Blog readers out there do not have Firefox or Google pack you should definitely download them. You can find them on the right of my blog. Also if you are interested in adding adsense to your blog, there is a link at the bottom of this page. It is a really great program and makes it simple to pickup some spare cash and earn compensation for your time spent blogging. If anyone needs help with any of these or would like to start a new blog I am available to offer help. Again, please download Firefox and Google pack from those links on the right, it is a chance for you to get great software for FREE and to help my blog.
15.4" MacBooks Coming in Q2? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 There is a rumor that 15.4" MacBooks may be coming soon. This rumor corroborates the rumor of last fall that said May of 2007. We'll have to wait for further leaks (or May) to find out. Keep checking back for updates [via Engadget]
Video: Nokia 6280 Up in Smoke 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Check out this video of a Nokia
6280 going up in smoke. Glad the owner didn't have this one in their pocket. Look for lawsuits and recalls in the days ahead. Read more:Smoke
Wii head controller? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 In this case, the picture speaks a thousand words. (Note: It's not actually Wii
related, it just appears to be motion sensitive.) Read more:controller
Blogger Domain Error Fixed 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Well, I finally got my domain name setup correctly. Now mytechnews.net and www.mytechnews.net point to my blog. I would like to thank The Finance Buff for his help with my domain crisis. You can all check out his blog and tutorial for setting up a custom domain correctly at his blog. TheFinanceBuff.com Read more:Blogger
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Blackberry 8800 goes official 1970-01-01 00:59:59 The Blackberry 8800 is now official. The 8800 will be releasing on At&t this month as it supports quad-band EDGE. The more interesting features include a QVGA screen, GPS, microsd slot, Bluetooth 2.0, "the pearl" --goodbye trackwheel. The 8800 may also support wi-fi according to engadget, as there is a wi-fi icon on the screen of the blackberry in their press release image. You can check that out here. No word on pricing as of today.
RIM Files Patent for Triangular Keyboard Layouts 1970-01-01 00:59:59 RIM the makers of the famous crackberry have filed for a patent that would utilize a totally new style keyboard. The keyboard portion of the device is triangular as well as the keys. The blackberry's showed in the patent have several letters per key, with some looking like 3-way rocker type keys. I myself am not sure what RIM is thinking with these, but please let me know if this looks like your kind of Blackberry. I think I will stick to my 7250 if this is the next generation blackberry. Read more:Patent
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Motorola SLVR L9--the multimedia lover's dream phone 1970-01-01 00:59:59 This new SLVR supports A2DP bluetooth, Fm radio w/ RDS support. The L9 boasts support for a plethora of files types including: MP3/AAC/AAC+/AAC+ enhanced/ AMR/ WAV. The SLVR L9 has a 2MP camera and record MPEG-4 videos. No word on where this phone
will be available. Read more:Motorola
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UPDATE: Motorola KRZR K3 with 3G 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Like the Z8, I promised to bring you more details on the KRZR with 3G when they came out, well here they are. The 3G KRZR supports HSDPA and UMTS. Stereo bluetooth is also included, not mention a 2 inch QVGA screen, 50mb built-in memory and microsd expansion. The new KRZR will have two cameras, VGA inside and 2MP on the outside. The 3G KRZR loses the outside touch controls and shifts the external screen down a bit for a less cluttered outside. Expect the 3G KRZR this quarter. Read more:Motorola
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UPDATE: Motorola RIZR Z8 Official Specs Release 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Well, I told you about the Z8 when I heard it was coming, now here are the specs. The new Moto Z8 features 2 lenses as promised, a vga in front for video and a 2 MP in the back. The Z8 also features Symbian Operating System, HSDPA support, and expandable memory as well as 90mb internal storage. You'll be able to use that Symbian OS on a 1.4 x 2.0 inch QVGA screen that supports 16 million colors. The Z8 will also support A2DP bluetooth to listen to your stored tunes on a set of wireless headphones. Specs
say 5 hours talk time and 16 days standby, but everyone knows that these number are usually exaggerated. On top of all of this, Z8 owners will have the coolest slider (or SLDR for you Moto addicts) becuase the Z8 slides in a totally new way. Check out the pictures, you'll see what I mean. Read more:Motorola
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New Phones Coming to Verizon 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I was submitting my rebate for my new blackberry 7250 and look what else is mentioned on the rebate. SLVR L7c and RAZR maxx Ve. Expect these new phones shortly. Read more:Phones
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Samsung SCH-u620 coming soon to Verizon 1970-01-01 00:59:59 The Samsung
u620 is now listed on the Verizon
Wireless Testman website. The u620 will be Verizon's first phone to support their new Mobile TV. The new phone's features include V CAST Music, V CAST Mobile TV, Stereo bluetooth, 1.3 MP camera, EVDO, microsd slot, as well as the other non-exciting features like the ability to you know, make calls. Price is fairly reasonable at 149.99 with a 2 year contract. No exact launch date as of today, but once phones are on testman, they are usually out within 2 weeks.
Vaccinations without pain? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 A new technology called Nanopass promises a unique new way to administer intradermal drugs. The Nanopass technology uses an array of small pyramid-shaped needles to administer the drugs intradermally. By using multiple needles which are extremely short, pain in spared while the vaccines are administered. The needles are less than one micrometer in diameter and are so short that they do not penetrate the skin deep enough to contact the nerve endings which normally cause pain. These new nanopass needles are also capable of delivering cosmetic enhancement substances. While not on the market yet, NanoPass Technologies Ltd. has received a $6.5 million dollar grant to continue research and development. [via medGadget] Read more:Vaccinations
UPDATE: More VX8700 details surface 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Here are some updated shots (click for high resolution shots) of the VX8700 for Verizon Wireless. The 8700 is nearly identical in its feature set to the VX8600. However the 8700 drops the touch music controls in favor of a 2 MP cam, a higher resolution screen at 320x240, and A2DP bluetooth. Read more:details
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Goodbye old, hello new--Radiation Symbol??? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 After a 5 year project involving 11 countries, the United Nations has come up with something that will greatly impact the lives of all who inhabit the earth--A new radiation symbol. Apparently the old yellow symbol we all knew and loved was unknown to too many people. Yes, apparently there is a great amount of people exposed to radiation because of the ambiguity associated with those waves radiating from an atom in the center. The new symbol will show those should be Darwin award winners people, that radiation is bad, and to run away. Stay tuned for further updates on other important U.N. actions. Let me know what you think of the new symbol by leaving me a comment. [via medGadget] Read more:Goodbye
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