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mozPod: Sync Thunderbird and Sunbird Contacts To iPod
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Portable Audio / Video, Software,
mozPod is a project to bring iPod synchronization to Mozilla products such as Thunderbird and Sunbird. mozPod version 0.1 was just released yesterday, and so far it seems to be working very nicely with Thunderbird. Of course, the download is free, and the software works with iPods using the latest software. This one works great on both Macs and PCs.
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Sometimes we just need a laugh, and when that times comes, we can normally turn to good ‘ol George Dubya to provide it. Now, we are taking this one with a grain of salt, but over at the Washington Post George apparently thinks the iPod is just great. In fact, the button that allows you to advance to the next song when you are tired of the current one is magical to him:
Bush: And if you don’t like it, you have got your little advance button. It’s pretty high-tech stuff.
Come to think of it, it is pretty amazing.
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Okay, Christmas has come and gone for most, and instead of holiday wish lists people are starting to narrow down their New Year’s resolutions. One of the largest each year is to give up smoking. Now, if you need another excuse to pick up yet another gadget, why not grab one that tries to guilt you straight to smoking cessation? The Cigarette Counter is a simple iTop-ish device that hooks to the top of your cigarette pack which you use to track the number of cigarettes you are smoking. After a while, you look at the number on the LCD and begin to feel so horrible that you quit. Does it work? We dunno - but you can pick one up for $5.25.
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Okay, we really are dying to know - what did you get for the holidays (be it Christmas, Hanukah, birthday, whatever)? Any surprises? Any disappointments? Were you hoping for an Xbox 360, only to walk away with new socks and underwear? Whatever the deal, let us know - we are the curious type. Don’t forget, no matter what you got, we will be adding a bit more to the spoils of a few lucky people in our Holiday Giveaway. Happy Holidays.
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The Wall Street Journal has yet another great front-page article on one of the pitfalls of the videogame industry - the transition period that comes about every five years.
It came in 2001 and it’s hitting again now as the Xbox 360 launched. As new hardware is released, consumers save their money to purchase a new videogame machine. Of course console shortages can limit the number of consumers that receive new videogame machines immediately. Just as the PS2 had a severe shortage in 2000, the Xbox 360 is in very short supply now.
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Gear Live Holiday Giveaway: SLEEPTRACKER, SCOTTeVEST Rodeo, UMD Disc Cleaner, And More
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Announcements, Wearables, Features, Video Games,
So, we are giving away stuff this year in our 2005 Holiday Gift Guide, and we are pretty excited about it. Now that Christmas is officially upon us, here is what you need to know. We will be choosing our winners on Tuesday, December 27. If you aren’t already entered, then you have no way to win. We have over $450 worth in prizes up for grabs so far, including:
- SCOTTeVEST Rodeo Technology Enabled Jacket ($199 USD)
- SLEEPTRACKER Wake-Up Watch ($149 USD)
- CanaryWireless Digital Hotspotter ($59 USD)
- Motorized UMD Disc Cleaner ($29 USD)
- Antec FanPal ($20 USD)
If you are interested in winning, head on over to the contest thread on our message board.
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It’s tough to believe that 2005 is about over as we browse through all the ‘year in review’ and ‘2005 award’ stories. The latest story of that nature has been posted over at Next Generation where their top games are listed within 9 different genres. There aren’t any numbered rankings to be found - so you don’t have a ‘#1 game’ to agree or disagree with, but we feel they’ve done a top-notch job with the feature, and that it’s certainly worth checking out.
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We gotta hand it to Microsoft - these guys have been doing a great job trying to make their Xbox Live service about much more than just gaming. Forming a community can be tough, but it looks like they are on the right path. The latest method of infiltration by the Xbox team is the Xbox Live Diamond program. Basically, anyone who is an Xbox Live Gold subscriber (purchased in at least a 1-year increment) is eligible to sign up for free. In return, you get a card emblazoned with your Gamertag which will give you discounts in retail stores. Not too bad, as this was unexpected, and is a value add to an already stellar service.
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Okay, so if you were wondering just what exactly you get when you order your free Xbox Live Diamond Card, other than the membership card decked out with your Gamertag, here is a sampling:
- Hollywood Video: Rent one movie or video game and get a 2nd rental free.
- Etnies: Save 20% off Etnies skate shoes and apparel for surf, BMX, and snowsports.
- Save up to 15% on Cambridge Soundworks speakers and other audio equipment.
- Buy one sandwich and get a second one free at Carl’s Jr., Quiznos Sub, and others.
- Save 10% off hot DVDs and CDs at SamGoody.
This is just from the splash page shown after you register for the card. There are more vendors to come after the program launches next year.
Microsoft has just announced the latest initiative they are using to get peeps to sign up for Xbox Live Gold - that being the Xbox Live Diamond Card. Any Gold Live subscriber is able to sign up to receive a free Diamond card, decked out with their Gamertag, which can be used in retail locations for in-store discounts. In order to qualify, you must have purchased at least one year’s worth of Xbox Live.
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