Tech Talk

Google will help you find a hotel on your next trip.

That is because the internet giant launched a new tool for finding hotels after purchasing a leading flight software company earlier this year.

The new service called Hotel Finder, according to Google software engineer Andrew McCarthy, is an “experimental search tool” which is designed to help users not only to find hotels, but to book hotels online as well.
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You’ve heard of 3D TV and 3D-enabled DS from Nintendo, now the 3D fever catches in on Playboy.

Yes, Playboy will publish a 3D Centerfold, because Playboy founder Hugh Hefner believes that one thing that people would like to see in 3D is a naked lady.

The 3-D centerfold will appear in the June issue of the Playboy Magazine which will hit newsstands this Friday, featuring the 51st Playmate of the Year Hope Dworaczyk, who will be the first playmate to jump off page in 3D.

The magazine would have its own 3D glasses for the loyal readers to use in looking the Hope‘s centerfold who would appear blurry when seen at the naked eye.

Although the idea of a 3D image didn’t really appeal to Hefner personally, as he said that 2D is fine with him. But he cannot discount the fact that 3-D films like Avatar is getting popular, and therefore would like to try it to his readers.
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I was not really aware. Maybe because I was not really reading but just swiftly site-hopping that I didn’t notice the Facebook changes implemented recently until I was able to chance upon this CNN’s update on Facebook changes.

Undoubtedly, Facebook has now become one of the most popular social media on the internet. Personally, I have seen that everybody seems to be on Facebook these days… even those who refused to be on Friendster, Multiply, Hi5, Tagged, Twitter and what-have-you.

I’ve seen classmates from way back in elementary that I haven’t seen for ages, found some long-lost friends I’ve been searching for so long… all with the help of Face book.
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There are many web hosting service providers around and it is not difficult to be overwhelmed by all those names when you are looking for one to host your website or blog. Good thing there are web hosting services review websites like Web Hosting 911 that reviews these hosting service providers to help you decide in choosing your web host.
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While the launch of the Apple iPad created a stir in the gadget market, it is not alone in the tablet computer category and actually have stiff competition from other companies who also have their own brand.

The Apple iPad was popular because of its high profile release and due to the many loyal followers of Apple.

But before you buy yourself that iPad that you want to get your hands on even before it was actually released, you might want to see these.

Here are just some of the known biggest rival of iPad when it comes to the table computer category.

The JooJoo
Originally known as “Crunchpad,” Joojoo was released in December 2009. It is a Linux-based tablet featuring only one physical button and a 12.1″ touch screen. JooJoo boasts of the “fastest” startup in the world, as it took only 9 seconds to connect to the internet.

It offers full HD video, a virtual keyboard designed for one-hand typing and a web browsing experience that uses touch navigation instead of traditional window browsing. The JooJoo features a 4GB solid state hard drive and can run for up to 5 hours on a full battery charge.
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The Webby Awards has released the list of Top 10 Internet moments of the decade, and it includes Wikipedia, Barack Obama, YouTube and Twitter.

Launched in 1996, the annual Webby awards are judged by 650-member academy.

David-Michel Davies, executive director of the awards said, “The Internet is the story of decade because it was the catalyst for change in not just every aspect of our everyday lives, but in everything from commerce and communication to politics and pop culture.”

“The recurring theme among all of the milestone on our list is the Internet’s capacity to circumvent old systems and put more power into the hands of ordinary people,” he added.

And the Webby Awards list of  Top 10 most influential internet moment of the decades are:
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Were you ever wary of what information you have provided Google and how the internet giant is using it? With the new tool released by Google, you can find out. Introducing the Google Dashboard which was released by the company last Thursday.  It lets users see and control data that the company has collected about them.
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I first heard about Google Wave from a friend’s blog who dedicated a post seeking for an invite. It’s the first time I heard about it, so I made a little research and found that my friend is not alone in his quest to get a Google Wave invite!

And I said to myself, “What’s all the fuzz about this Google Wave?” Some even made videos on YouTube just to ask for an invite! What is Google Wave really? In my search, I was led to a CNN article which features the genius brothers behind Google Wave.
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Last April, I made a post in my other blog about the news that Geocities is closing down, a news that made me feel sad and somewhat nostalgic because my first website was made in Geocities.

Just today, I read that Yahoo! officially shuts down Geocities, so I guess it’s time to say… Goodbye Geocities…

The closure of the free-webhosting facility is all part of Yahoo! cost cutting strategies.

“We have enjoyed hosting websites created by Yahoo! users all over the world, and we’re proud of the community you’ve built,” the California-based Internet pioneer said in a message at the GeoCities website.

“However, we have decided to focus on helping our customers explore and build relationships online in other ways.”

(I wonder why though, I just tried accessing my old site, and it was still able to load. I am not sure though after making this post).

In two to three years time, Audi will debut in the United States electric sports car.

A model of an electric sports car was unveiled at the Frankfurt auto show last month. It was a sleek two-seat sports red sports car

Back then, there was no confirmation yet whether they have plans to produce it. Now Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen says the car is on its way. He said, “I expect we will see running examples in the in the next 24 months.”
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