Google Goggles is now available for iPhone and iPod touch. It is not a stand-alone app, but it is integrated into Google Mobile App.
Skype for Android.
Skype is now available for Android 2.1 and higher. Previously Skype was available only for Android on Verizon.
Skype for Android can be obtained by visiting skype.com/m on Android browser or through Android Marketplace.
Skype Blog:
Skype now available for Android phones
- Skype is not available in the Android Market in China or Japan.
- Skype has been tested on HTC and Motorola devices with Android OS 2.1 and above. It may work on other Android phones, but we can’t guarantee full functionality or compatibility. We’re aware of some problems with the Samsung Galaxy S, and we’re looking to address these in the future.
- It’s free to use Skype in a WiFi zone. If you use Skype with a mobile data connection, operator charges may apply, so we recommend an unlimited data plan.
- In the US, you can make calls only over WiFi.
- A fair use policy applies to unlimited subscriptions.
Steve Ballmer wants Microsoft to regain “Evil Company” Title by threatening Android.
In recent Interview with The Wall Street Journal, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says that there are licensing fees for Android.
WSJ: Are you trying to protect Windows or do you see Windows Phone 7 as a big revenue opportunity in and of itself?
Mr. Ballmer: No, I see it as a big opportunity. There’s the sale of the device, there’s potential for search revenue on top of that and commerce revenue. There’s potential for subscription revenue from various entertainment or productivity experiences.
Job One here will be selling a lot of phones, and if we sell a lot of phones, good things are going to happen.
WSJ: You’re still charging a license fee for the software.
Mr. Ballmer: Sure.
WSJ: Is that difficult in an environment where Android is free?
Mr. Ballmer: Android has a patent fee. It’s not like Android’s free. You do have to license patents. HTC’s signed a license with us and you’re going to see license fees clearly for Android as well as for Windows.
Since Google is not charging any licensing fees, then who is?
Well, Microsoft is currently going after Motorola for making Android phones. Motorola currently does not making any phones based on Windows Phone 7 platform.
Microsoft had signed “Patent deal” with HTC over Android. Some pundits “cheered” this move as a way for HTC to fend off Apple on the ongoing lawsuit.
Microsoft is poised to regain the “Evil Company” title with this move if only if the consumer cares about the issue. Unfortunately some influential Tech-Elitists are not saying anything much about Microsoft asserting “ownership” over Android and Linux.
South Park: Season 14 Episode 8 – “Poor and Stupid”
South Park: Season 14 Episode 8 – “Poor and Stupid”
Cartman wants to race with the pros and hes ready to do whatever it takes to make it happen. Hes afraid that no matter how hard he tries, hell never reach the the level of the other NASCAR drivers. Working with Butters as his pit boss, Cartman pulls out all the stops to compete in the race of his life.
Original Air Date: 2010-10-06
Do not bother searching “South Park S14E08” on Google or other search engines, because “Poor and Stupid” will be available for streaming on October 6th, 2010 11:59PM Pacific Time.
Please check back for more South Park Episode News!
Spoiler Alert: Upcoming episode features a spoof of Jersey Shore.
Preview “Poor and Stupid” here (“Cool! NASCAR, Sweet!” – Cartman and Butters get ready for the big race.)
“Poor and Stupid” will be available for streaming on October 6th, 2009 11:59PM Pacific Time. You will watch it here (Flash Player required – if you want to watch it on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad; you’re out of luck. Steve Jobs won’t let Flash on the iProducts. On the other hand, if you’re rocking Android 2.2 Froyo, you have Flash on your phone.) instead of downloading the episode from site like MrTwig.net or SouthParkFiles.com. By the way, Microsoft wants you to know that iPad sucks and do not buy it. Microsoft also says that whatever Microsoft is putting out will be light years better than anything Apple can ever release. You can watch South Park on the Non-Existent Microsoft device, but not o the iPad.
From the Comedy Central Press Release:
CARTMAN HITS THE SPEEDWAY!
ALL-NEW “SOUTH PARK” EPISODES BEGIN
ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6 AT 10:00 P.M. ON COMEDY CENTRALNEW YORK, October 4, 2010 Cartmans dream is to join the exclusive ranks of great NASCAR drivers in an all-new episode of “South Park” titled, “Poor and Stupid,” premiering on Wednesday, October 6 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on COMEDY CENTRAL.
Cartman wants to race with the pros and he’s ready to do whatever it takes to make it happen. He’s afraid that no matter how hard he tries, he’ll never reach the the level of the other NASCAR drivers. Working with Butters as his pit boss, Cartman pulls out all the stops to compete in the race of his life.
Notes:
- “Poor and Stupid” is the mid-season Premier.
- “Poor and Stupid” at Wikipedia.
- NASCAR
- Two and a Half Men
- Vagisil | Wikipedia Article
- “I wasn’t born with a plastic spoon in my mouth.”
as opposed to “I wasn’t born with a silver spoon in my mouth” - Chevrolet Impala Sports Sedan | Site – Wikipedia
- Race Car Drivers: Dale Earnhart Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Danica Patrick, Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, and Matt Kenseth.
- Pardon The Interruption | Official Site – Wikipedia
- Lowe’s Home Improvement | Site
- The song during the last lap is La Grange by ZZ Top | Amazon MP3 – iTunes
- In any case that you cannot watch any episodes of South Park at South Park Studios, please be patient, Comedy Central would be really angry if you downloaded the episodes from places other than Amazon.com and iTunes Store or any online stores that generate revenue for Comedy Central. Please do not go to sites such as MrTwig.net/SouthParkFiles.com to download any of the episodes. Just because you can easily download the episodes from sites such as MrTwig.net/SouthParkFiles.com, it doesn’t mean Comedy Central say it is right.
- As usual, this episode will be available for streaming at South Park Studios following the premiere on October 6th, 2010. Uncensored version will follow shortly after.
- South Park: Season 14 Episode 8 uncensored version will be available purchase starting October 9th, 2010 at Amazon.com and iTunes Store.
- Stay tuned for more info.
Public Service Announcement:
This episode will be available for streaming after the premiere on Wednesday October 6th, 2010 at South Park Studios. Flash Player is required even though Steve Jobs calls it a dying technology. Forget about watching the stream on your iPad.
Comedy Central Airing Schedule for South Park: Season 14 Episode 8 (Eastern and Pacific Time)
- Wednesday October 6 2009 10:00PM
- Thursday October 7 2009 12:00AM
- Thursday October 7 2009 10:30PM
- Sunday October 10 2009 11:00PM
- Monday October 11 02:00AM
- Tuesday October 12 12:00AM
- Tuesday October 12 10:30PM
Comedy Central strongly urges you not to download the episode from any sites such as MrTwig.net/SouthParkFiles.com or any other South Park related sites. Remember that unauthorized download of South Park episodes hurts Comedy Central and South Park team. It is very very wrong to download South Park Episodes from sites like MrTwig.net, because Comedy Central would have to wait for another 2 months to get gold plated shark tank installed in their lobby. Instead, Comedy Central would like you to purchase the episode from vendors like Amazon.com or iTunes Store.
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By the way, available now:
South Park: A Little Box Of Butters DVD
13 Episodes of Butters on 2 DVDs, and a few swags.
You can watch them all also at South Park Studios.
All episodes are remastered and presented in Widescreen ratio.
Disclaimer
If you bought anything through Amazon link above, and I get some kickbacks.
“If you buy these DVD’s, I can buy a Canon Vixia HF S21” to paraphrase the great Robert Schimmel.
iOS Remote App and Apple TV Control.
The iOS Remote App can be used to control Apple TV. It requires “Home Sharing” turned on with a valid Apple ID/iTunes Account.
Apple TV, Day Zero.
I called numbers of Apple Stores around California regarding Apple TV availability and all but one store has Apple TV in stock. So I headed out to Apple Store Fashion Island in Newport Beach and to get one.
Apple Store Fashion Island has plenty of Apple TV in stock and numbers of customers are buying one or two.
Fast forward an hour later:
New Apple TV is now available in some Apple Retail Stores.
The new iOS-based Apple TV is now available in some Apple Retail Stores. The new Apple TV is sold out in some stores already.
I called a number of Apple Retail Stores in California today and only one Apple Retail Store have the new Apple TV in stock. According to the Apple Store Employee, they have “plenty” in stock.