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Digital Magazines Free For 1-Year +

Sign Up for PC Magazine, Electronic Gaming Monthly, MIT Tech Reivew, Computer Shopper, Sporting News, or Business Week “Digital Editon” Free For 1-Year! No Credit Card Required! Just an e-Mail address & Computer. The Program is called Zinio who converts the Magazine into a Digital Editon. The program does not have any ad/spy-ware inculed. And e-Mail will NOT be spammed. Once you install the program it will download the latest issue instantly.

Links: PCMAG | EGAMINGM | MIT-TECH | COMPSHOP | SPORTNEWS | BUSINESSWK

NeWs Up^2-DaTe (2) 2

1) Sony Kills the PSX, which was a combination of a PS2, a Digital Video Recorder, and a DVD Burner. Sony was looking forward to launching the PSX in the U.S. but after failure in Japan they have decided to stick to highly awaited PS3 instead.
Link: Digg Article | +Digg

2) Software Updates: Gaim 1.1.4 and Trillian 3.1 | Firefox v1.0.1 (Past Article)

3) Apple buying out TiVo? Rumers have been spreading around the web for about a month that Apple will buy out TiVo. Well this week major newspapers and sites have also been posting articles about this.
Link: Reuters

4) Apple releases a few new improved products. New iPod mini with 6GB instead of 4GB. Also a Photo iPod with 30 GB instead of the original 60Gb. They did this so it is more affordable.
Link: iPod mini | iPod Photo

Firefox 1.0.1 Released +

Mozilla just announced Firefox v1.0.1. Whats new? Well they have fixed about 650 bugs and about 25 security holes. They also have solved a few crash fixes, improved loading time, and better tab browsing controls. Every one should update their program when they get a chance. It also improved program stability as well as added international domain support.
Link: Download Firefox | Digg Article | +Digg

NeWs Up^2-DaTe (1) +

1) Apple might release a “iPod Mini Color” as soon as next week. Will have 5-6GB HD instead of current 4GB. Color screen duh! And will keep same price.
Link: Digg Article | +Digg | ThinkSecret

2) MAC address Spoofing just got easier. So even if you have WEP 64 or 128 Bit and MAC filtering you will still be unsafe. Before needed linux to get through now any XP machine will do. Safest thing to do to stay safe is turn of your WiFi card when not using it.
Link: Digg Article | SMAC

3) Firefox hits 25 Million Downloads in only 100 Days. Every one should be using Firefox it is 100x safer than Internet Explorer. If you don’t have it get it now!
Link: Digg Article | +Digg | Firefox

4) Sony PSP is still set for March 24th (this year). They offically released the UMD (Universal Media Disc) Movie prices. They are going to be $19.99-28.99.
Link: Digg Article | +Digg | Gamespot

5) Skype & Cell Phones Previous Article Link

I will try to post one of these News Updates Weekly on Friday.

Free iPod Shuffle +

I just started my FreeiPodShuffle account. I have started my offer with blockbuster. And I got my brother to start the Real Rhapsody 14-day trial. (They let you quit after 7-days!) I need to get a total of 3 people to sign up through http://www.FreeiPodShuffle.com/?r=15315533 to get my free iPodShuffle. Please create an account and start an offer if you do so you will also only be 3 offers away from getting your own iPod Shuffle. If you have more questions please post comments on this blogg.

Link: FreeiPodShuffle

Skype + CellPhone = FREE VoIP Calls +

Everyone should know what Skype is if you don’t it’s a free VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) Client. It allows you to make free calls from computer to computer. But now, this program will be placed on CellPhones, PDAs, and SmartPhones. These special units will support making calls on either a WiFi or GSM/SPRS network. So when you get close to a Hotspot you will soon be able to make free phone calls. Skype has already made a partnership with Motorola to create “skype ready” phones. The devices will start to arrive in the U.S. & Europe around March.

Links: NetStumbler | E-Commerce | Motorola/Skype | +digg

Wi-Fi Hits India 1

India’s government offically agreed to allow 2.4 Ghz and 5.1 Ghz bands for WiFi useage. Currently there are about 300 Hotspots in the entire country and ~80% of them are in Banglore! Soon many companies will start providing the service to many major cities throughout the country. Also Barista, an Indian version of Starbucks, is also starting to provide WiFi for their customers. This will also be a much easier alternative access the internet instead of DSL, Cable, or Dial-Up.

Sites: NetStumbler | IndiaExpress | H&C

Digg [dot] [com] +

Digg.com has updated their website to v1.5. This is a great website to find the latest technology news. Every one should sign up for an account there. Site supports RSS so its easy to view the feed in Firefox. Click Here to see my profile on the site. The Digg RSS feed can be found on my RSS Feeds Page. Digg is growing very fast and is a great tech community site just like del.icio.us or slashdot.