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Google Digital Book Project passing through Revised Settlement

codie — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:54:16 +0000

Google, one of the major search engines is expected to loose control over millions of online digital books after approval of a revised legal settlement by Federal Court of US. Such concessions in digital book project is an outcome of heavy scrutiny by the Justice Department, publishers and authors who claimed that this huge agreement of $125 million will give google much control and authority to impact the pricing distribution and other related aspects of emerging market of digital books. This could also be a move towards the violation the copyright laws. On the other hand Google is also trying to make some provisions and settlements to keep the deal alive. The revised plan is expected to offer more flexibility in reselling processes and price discount on these electronics books as well.

Firefox 3.6 Beta 2- Updated Firefox Version

codie — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:52:37 +0000

Here is good news for the users of Mozilla Forefox 3.6 that now they can upgrade their browser by downloading its latest version. According to a report posted on Mozilla‘s official blog the company has updated all Firefox 3.6 versions to offer extra functionality to every person from a professional web develop to an ordinary net user. New features are also added to Beta of Firefox 3.6 a.k.a and Gecko 1.9.2 to offer extra protection against all incompatible software applications.

According to the official Mozilla blogspot, the new tweaks benefit web developers, Add-on creators and ordinary users as well. The company has deployed updates for all Firefox 3.6 beta patrons. Beta of Firefox 3.6 a.k.a. Gecko 1.9.2 has been equipped with a new tool that impedes incompatible software programs from crashing Firefox.

Now you give a new style and outlook to your Firefox within a minute by using integrated Persona support. Users are automatically reported about the outdated plug-ins offer enhanced security features. Brower response and start up time has also been drastically reduced by providing improved javascript features. This updated version also support WOFF font format, CSS, HTML5, DOM and other web technologies. It is being expected that this beta program will have continuous updated till its final emergence.

You can download Add-on Compatibility to check the compatibility of this updated browser version. While you are using running Windows, Linux or Mac you can simply download the Firefox 3.6 Beta 2 from the official blog of Mozilla.

Social Media Now Attracting Xbox Live Users

codie — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:48:19 +0000

Millions of Xbox live users have been enjoying the social media services since Microsoft has provided a direct access to these social media forums including Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm. According to an estimate about 2 million Xbox Live users have signed into Facebook while half a million are estimated to create new accounts on Link.fm only within 24 hours of service accessibility.

Though there is no rod to measure the height of growing scale of social media users but it has been expected that million of those using Xbox Live will prefer to spent a lot of time on Facebook and twitter rather than listening music and watching videos only.

Enjoy Dual Compatibility with Apple’s Upcoming Hybrid iPhone

codie — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:21:28 +0000

To answer the poor networking problems with iPhone, Apple has eventually decided to launch a new iPhone till the third quarter of 2010. According to a report issued by OTR Global, authenticated sources in the Taiwan handset supply chain, Apple has contracted to launch a UMTS/CDMA hybrid iPhone. This new iPhone will be equally compatible for both networks including GSM and CDMA by using a hybrid chip.

It is also reported that new phone is expected to have smaller 2.8? screen, which is much smaller than the current 3.5? screen of available iPhone models in the market. One year ago there were also some reports about the smaller and lighter upcoming model of iPhone, which is going to be a reality in the third quarter of coming year.

Whether iPhone users will have an updated version of current design or a new design at all, it will be a matter of discussion till its launch, but a great opportunity for having an iPhone with enhanced 3G network services is still there.

Enjoy a Stylish Photo Display with Portable USB Digital Photo Frame

codie — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:53:52 +0000

Welcome Back To IAMCODIE . The Portable 3.5" USB Digital Photo Frame is a fresh entry in the market of stylish and cool looking photo frames with a rechargeable internal battery and a bright 320×240 high resolution Screen. Now you can amuse yourself by using its built in headphone jack to play MP3 files. To have a nice display of your photos you just need to insert your own SD memory card in slots already present in this versatile frame. So choose a USB Digital Photo frame for you today and start impressing your guests tomorrow.

A Survival Tool for Creating a Tool of Survival

codie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:11:10 +0000

Swedish FireSteel, an amazing device, is particularly developed for the Swedish Department of Defense. Now with this latest development fire building has become possible in any environmental condition and at any altitude; whether it’s cold or dry, its 3,000°C spark makes construction easy in any case. The growing dependability of FireSteel all over the world has made it first choice for world’s best armies, survival experts and for people interested in hunting and fishing etc. It surprisingly works in both conditions wet or dry that’s why it has been widely using in cabins and backyards as a secured and fool proof arrangement for light stoves, ovens and gas-barbecues. So it has been expected that such a simple and secure tool to light a fire will be truly appreciated by all experts.

To start a fire, one just needs to move a metal blade over the FireSteel slowly and gradually. This will produce a spark which can simply be flung on a small heap of leaves or grass. Later more leaves, dry wood sticks and other related things can be added to make it more.

Let’s have a look at the surprising features of Swedish FireSteel.

Used to light campfires, ovens, stoves and gas-barbecues.
Contains a magnesium alloy that comprises 7 metals.
Lasting capacity up to 12,000 strikes
Generate a spark temperature of about 3,000°C or 5,500°F.
Can be used as emergency signal because of having bright spark.
Equally usable in all climatic condition, whether it’s raining or snow falling.
Dimensions: main element is about 3.75" in length.
Weight: About 1.9 ounces.
MayaDust, a fatwood pine with 80% resin content, is also available now; having the capacity to produce extremely hot spark in wet climatic conditions as well. MayaDust is grown in the highlands of Guatemala and Mexico, is a fire starting material made up of Pino de Ocote. Its waterproof packing ensures the delivery of maximum heat energy with minimal weight.