Dragon Dictation app has just been updated to address privacy issues. Contact name upload is now made optional. The app should be available for download soon.
UPDATE: The app is finally available for download.
Nexus One, Here I come!
It seems that I’ll be getting Nexus One, the fabled Google phone. Since Reuters broke the story and picked up by the Android Guys; it is really likely I’d be getting Nexus One this January 2010.
From Android Guys:
Here’s the price: $199 unlocked in stores. $100 rebate online if you have an active and old Google account. That $100 rebate is either to buy it $99 online from Google’s online phone store, for using on Android Marketplace or for using on any Google Checkout stores. Can also be used for T-Mobile or AT&T pre-paid Data SIM card service at $29 per month, no contracts required.
What does “old Google account” mean?
I know that I have google account when it was first in invitation only phase.
We’ll find out in January 2010.
p.s. I read it via Hacker News.
Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax – The Big Four Tour is Confirmed.
Well, it is now official. Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax will share a stage.
From Metallica.com
You’ve been posting and chatting about it for months and we’re here now to confirm it . . . Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax will all share the same stage for the first time EVER! Look for the four of us at the Sonisphere shows in Warsaw, Poland and Prague, Czech Republic on June 16 and 19, 2010 with a few more of the festival dates still in the works, you can be sure these shows won’t be the only ones.
From Megadeth.com
“This is a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity for Heavy Metal “Fans” to see the four greatest Heavy Metal “Bands” in American History back together on one stage” concludes Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine. “If there are any heads left at the end of this Festival that haven’t banged, they don’t belong there.”
From Slayer.net
“It’s about fucking time this happened,” declares Slayer’s Kerry King. “and about time the fans finally get what they want. This is fucking awesome.”
http://www.sonispherefestivals.com/
Microsoft Security Essentials Fails! Marks Firefox Uninstaller as Trojan.
Apparently Microsoft still doesn’t like Mozilla Firefox. Microsoft Security Essentials marks Mozila Firefox uninstaller as Trojan.
Description: This program is dangerous and executes commands from an attacker.
Recommendation: Remove this software immediately.
Microsoft Security Essentials detected programs that may compromise your privacy or damage your computer. You can still access the files that these programs use without removing them (not recommended). To access these files, select the ‘Allow’ action and click ‘Apply actions’. If this option is not available, log on as administrator or ask the local administrator for help.
Category: Trojan
Get more information about this item online.
http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/Threat/Encyclopedia/Entry.aspx?name=Trojan%3aWin32%2fComame&threatid=2147624660
What is really going on there?
Carlos Alazraqui: Taping Showtime Special – The Three Non Juans
Carlos Alazraqui will be taping a Showtime Special on Saturday December 12th, 2009 at El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood.
The Three Non Juans taping for Showtime
with Carlos Alazraqui, Al Madrigal and Johnny Sanchez.
Saturday December 12th, 2009
09:00 PM
El Portal Theatre
5269 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
818-508-4200
To be on the guest list, email:
melissa (at) lolcomedyinc.com
or
melissamcl333 (at) yahoo.com
Stay tuned for more video from Carlos Alazraqui.
AirPort Client Update 2009-002 and Google Chrome.
Apple releases AirPort Client Update 2009-002
This update is recommended for all Macintosh computers running Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.2 and includes fixes for the following:
- Inability to turn AirPort on or off in some cases after upgrading from Mac OS X Leopard
- An occasional loss of network connection when using Wake on Demand
- Inability to create a computer-to-computer network, or share the Internet connection on some MacBook, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini computers
Apple also releases EFI and Superdrive Firmware update for select Macs.
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Google Chrome for Linux and Max are finally released.
Gift Guide: VholdR ContourHD – HD Helmet Camera
A colleague as just ordered VholdR ContourHD – HD Helmet Camera from Amazon.com. Currently Amazon is providing an $80 coupon code for this Helmet Cam. The offer is valid through December 19th, 2009, or while supplies last.
The current price is $249.99 and to take advantage of this offer add the camcorder to your Shopping Cart, enter promotional code CONTOURH at checkout, and Amazon will apply $80 in savings.
This Helmet Cam records up to 720p (1280×720) video. Supports microSD up to 16GB.
If you prefer 1080p Helmet Cam, you can get VholdR ContourHD1080p. Current price as of December 6th, 2009 is $329.99. The coupon code will not work for this model though.