September 2007
129 posts
sizemoresr: Home again. We all had a really good time. (via Twitter / sizemoresr)
sizemoresr: Coffee … I missed you so much. (via Twitter / sizemoresr)
sizemoresr: Next year I’m going to spend the night the first night and skip the second. These skits are pretty brutal. (via Twitter / sizemoresr)
sizemoresr: We’re in the chapel. Which is right on the lake. On the other side of the large brown building. (via Twitter / sizemoresr)
sizemoresr: As much as I stressed out about this thing, I’m way more squared away than most of these parents. (via Twitter / sizemoresr)
sizemoresr: Stephen’s pretty good with the bb gun. Proud of the little guy. (via Twitter / sizemoresr)
sizemoresr: Arts and crafts time (via Twitter / sizemoresr)
sizemoresr: All ready for tomorrow’s camping trip. (via Twitter / sizemoresr)
sizemoresr: Mostly ready for camping tomorrow. Trying to decide if I should bring my dSLR or not. I’m not sure if I wanna be “that guy” this weekend. (via Twitter / sizemoresr)
sizemoresr: Weekend! (via Twitter / sizemoresr)
Pogue's Posts Blog: The iPhone 1.1.1 Update
As promised in my last post, Apple released a major update to the iPhone’s firmware. Here’s what’s new: * New encryption system. Ready for this? NONE of the existing third-party iPhone programs–including “unlocking” hacks, non-Apple ringtone generators, and most of the cool programs I demo’ed in my Times video today–will work anymore, and they’ll all be […]. (via Stephen’s shared items...
sizemoresr: Hiding out in my bedroom. Watching ‘A Few Good Men’ on my iPhone. I never grow tired of this movie. (via Twitter / sizemoresr)
sizemoresr: Just upgraded to the latest iPhone firmware. Really glad that pressing the spacebar twice automatically inserts a period. (via Twitter / sizemoresr)
iPhone firmware 1.1.1 released, WiFi Music Store...
Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds
What goodies does Apple have in store for us this time around? Quite a few, we’d say! Follow the break for more! [Thanks, JS] Update: We deleted installer.app on ours and kicked off the update, things are taking a while but no obvious problems yet. Stay tuned. Update 2: Success! The phone’s restarting now. Update 3: WiFi Music Store, check. New...
sizemoresr: Okay, now I really like the new Beastie Boys album. It’s an instrumental … no vocals. Just downloaded from amazonMp3.com. (via Twitter / sizemoresr)
sizemoresr: Adele really likes the new Beastie Boys album (The Mix-Up). http://tinyurl.com/2nsyhq Especially 14th St. Break. (via Twitter / sizemoresr)
How To: Make Better Coffee
This morning’s cuppa joe a big letdown? Self-described “coffee snob” Brett Kelly says you can make a fabulous cup of coffee for a reasonable price yourself. Kelly’s nuts about making his coffee—the guy uses bottled water and roasts his own beans, people—but he makes a great case for home roasting and grinding. How do you perfect your coffee? Let us know in the...
Amazon launches sale of DRM-free MP3s
Daring Fireball: The Amazon MP3 Store and Amazon MP3 Downloader
Given the Amazon MP3 Store’s audio quality, prices, and user experience, I can’t see why anyone would buy DRM-restricted music from iTunes that’s available from Amazon. And given that Amazon is quite a bit cheaper than iTunes Plus, you might as well check Amazon first. I plan to.
I’m with Gruber — this is a welcome and...
Google releases iPhone-friendly gCal
Updates from Google Docs and Google Calendar Whoa, check this out:
The Google Calendar team, along with the mobile team, released an upgrade to the Calendar interface on the iPhone. It is now tailored for the iPhone, and you can now see your different calendars in distinctive colors. You can see the new Calendar interface by going to http://calendar.google.com on your iPhone browser.
As an...
Amazon launches DRM-free "Amazon MP3" music...
Filed under: Portable Audio
If you’re into DRM-free music, you have a reason to get pretty excited today. As speculated, Amazon has launched the public beta of its new digital music portal called Amazon MP3, which will feature two million songs from 180,000 artists and 20,000 labels, all without the painful and annoying restrictions of DRM. The press release claims that the site, which will...
New Pricing Structure at DreamHost →
Signature Leather Case for iPhone in Phantom Black →
Designed exclusively for iPhone! Soft, supple Napa leather wraps around an impact resistant molded shell that is perfectly contoured to fit the curves of the Apple iPhone. Looks, however, can be deceiving. This durable leather polishes easily while the im
sizemoresr: Just finished the first episode of ‘the war’ (via Twitter / sizemoresr)
sizemoresr: Wow. Smoothest transaction ever. They just exchanged this iPhone case … No questions asked. (via Twitter / sizemoresr)
sizemoresr: The AT&T store near my house has been completely redone … And there playing Shins album. Awesome. (via Twitter / sizemoresr)
HD TiVo Fall update, still no TiVoToGo or...
Filed under: DVRs
TiVo is starting to roll out their fall update for the TiVo lineup including the TiVo HD and Series3. This brings them to version 9.1 which includes some bug fixes and a few new features. The WishList feature gets enhanced and now allows more advanced searches, but they’ve also added Crestron integration for the Series3. The TiVo HD gets left in the cold as does the rest...
T-Mobile announces BlackBerry Curve with WiFi, we...
Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds, Wireless
RIM decided (and we tend to agree) that it could improve upon the already solid BlackBerry 8300 Curve by adding GPS or WiFi — carrier’s choice — in the form of the 8310 and 8320, respectively. T-Mobile has announced today the release of the 8320 variant, offering @Home branded UMA service and speedy data to supplement T-Mobile’s...
sizemoresr: Watching the Jaguar game on my TiVo. I’m about an hour behind live TV. (via Twitter / sizemoresr)
New Version of Gmail Being Tested
Keith writes “Gmail was launched on April 1, 2004, and has revolutionized the way many of us use email. The interface has remained largely untouched since it launched, but get ready, it’s soon to undergo a change in what they describe as a ‘New Version’. Only a select few people have access to use the new interface — mainly employees and trusted people outside the company...
Zapp! Zapp!: Wii Zapper Box Makes Us a Little...
Our extended family at Kotaku just dropped this image of the Wii Zapper’s official box. Sure, the cardboard antics will not get you wet in your nether regions, but the bundled Link Crossbow Training mini game extra and all its confirmed zappy goodness just might. The game will involve three different set player modes including; Target Shooting, a shooting gallery adventure, Defender, where...
sizemoresr: Vista runs great on my laptop. Plus, it fixed my problem connecting to the QA server with my CAC card. (via Twitter / sizemoresr)
Family Hacks: Turn Your Children Into Timesaving...
In addition to their tax deduction potential, kids are also great for getting stuff done around the house. Productivity advocate Dumb Little Man has more:At the minimum, have kids do a quick tidy up 15-30 minutes before bedtime. This would include picking up toys, laying out tomorrow’s clothes, and collecting anything they’ll need by the door. For more kiddie help write down a list of...
sizemoresr: Setting up vista enterprise as a virtual machine on my work laptop. (via Twitter / sizemoresr)
Cellphones: Verizon, AT&T To Share 4G Network...
When the next phase of wide-area wireless networking rolls out, AT&T and Verizon Wireless will be using the same technology, the 100-megabit Long Term Evolution (LTE). Not surprisingly, it will be the same technology used by Verizon’s GSM-flavored corporate parent, Vodafone. This will end a decade or more of competing network technologies in the US, and might open the door to roaming...
Verizon adopts GSM standard for 4G network, CDMA...
Could this be the end of the road for CDMA? Both Verizon and Vodafone have announced that they will be running their 4th generation data networks on LTE, which is the GSM Association’s 4G protocol. The specifics of LTE, which stands for Long Term Evolution, have yet to be fully solidified, but one thing is certain. There’s not a bit of CDMA compatibility in sight. This bit of news, coupled with...
sizemoresr: There’s new 5 dollar bill? Watching the news on NBC. (via Twitter / sizemoresr)
Google Maps: Add Custom Icons to My Maps
Previously mentioned My Maps—the customizable map tool built into Google Maps—now lets you add your own custom icons to maps using any JPG, GIF, BMP, or PNG image on the internet. I didn’t give My Maps all that much of a look when it first launched this April, but after giving it a second glance, it has to be the best tool available online for creating robust, personalized maps, and the...
sizemoresr: I forgot how much I enjoyed TiVo’s online scheduling. Just set up a season pass for the Ken Burn’s “The War” on PBS … in high def. (via Twitter / sizemoresr)
The War | PBS →
THE WAR, a seven-part series directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, tells the story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four quintessentially American towns. The series explores the most in
Storage: Western Digital Releases New, Slimmer 1TB...
Western Digital has released three new versions of their My Books external 1TB hard drives: the Essential 2.0, Office and Home Editions. The Essential 2.0 is the most basic, with just USB 2.0 and no extra features, but with a shiny sexy look for $350. The Office and Home Editions both come at $380 and add a frontal capacity gauge and automatic backups. The USB 2.0-only Office model comes with...
sizemoresr: Downloading some free TV shows to my TiVo with amazon unbox. (via Twitter / sizemoresr)
sizemoresr: Recording two HD shows at the same time. (via Twitter / sizemoresr)
sizemoresr: My TiVo HD is here. (via Twitter / sizemoresr)
Newsradio - White Noise Machine
Found this Newradio episode this morning. It’s the only where Dave becomes addicted to the white noise machine. Nice way to start off the day.