Friday, October 30, 2009
Organise
AddressBook Connects Contacts To Social Networks
10:30PM Kevin Purdy | Android: If you dig the idea of Motorola’s socially integrated interface but aren’t planning on rushing out to get a new phone, Asurion’s AddressBook can match up contacts with their service profiles, letting you quickly contact someone across multiple channels. More »
Communicate
6:35PM Angus Kidman | There’s a fair bit happening in your TV/DVR/media centre this weekend. Seven is rolling out its 7Two channel on Saturday — so you may need to retune your TV to detect the new channel. Foxtel will also start rolling out software updates for iQ owners, ahead of the November 15 launch of its Next Generation channels. (iQ2 owners should have already received the upgrade.)
Big Weekend For TV Updates
6:35PM Angus Kidman | There’s a fair bit happening in your TV/DVR/media centre this weekend. Seven is rolling out its 7Two channel on Saturday — so you may need to retune your TV to detect the new channel. Foxtel will also start rolling out software updates for iQ owners, ahead of the November 15 launch of its Next Generation channels. (iQ2 owners should have already received the upgrade.) 
Hide Your iMac In An IKEA Cabinet
3:00PM Angus Kidman | Mac owners often like to show off their pride and joy, but Gérard wanted his to be a little less conspicious More »
Work
1:30PM Angus Kidman | A YouTube video usually gets credited to whoever has uploaded it, but if your video involves anything more than speaking into a webcam, other people are likely to have been involved. I’m In That! aims to give credit where credit is due, letting anyone who appeared in or worked on a YouTube video identify their role. More »
I’m In That Lists Who Worked On A YouTube Video
1:30PM Angus Kidman | A YouTube video usually gets credited to whoever has uploaded it, but if your video involves anything more than speaking into a webcam, other people are likely to have been involved. I’m In That! aims to give credit where credit is due, letting anyone who appeared in or worked on a YouTube video identify their role. More »
Travel
12:00PM Angus Kidman | Christmas must be getting closer, as GPS vendors look for new ways to part us from their cash. Last week Navig8r offered “free maps for life”, this week Navman is offering three years of free maps across its MY series, plus a Suna traffic subscription for its MY 30 model (matching the options on other models). More »
Navman Cuts Prices, Offers Maps And Free Traffic
12:00PM Angus Kidman | Christmas must be getting closer, as GPS vendors look for new ways to part us from their cash. Last week Navig8r offered “free maps for life”, this week Navman is offering three years of free maps across its MY series, plus a Suna traffic subscription for its MY 30 model (matching the options on other models). More »
Work
10:30AM Angus Kidman | The Apple TV hasn’t set the media world alight in the manner of the iPod, but Apple keeps plugging away. A new update to the onboard software claims a simplified interface and support for some other recent Apple innovations, including iTunes LP playback and Genius playlists.. More »
Apple TV Upgrades To 3.0
10:30AM Angus Kidman | The Apple TV hasn’t set the media world alight in the manner of the iPod, but Apple keeps plugging away. A new update to the onboard software claims a simplified interface and support for some other recent Apple innovations, including iTunes LP playback and Genius playlists.. More »
Design
9:00AM Angus Kidman | Every year, Google hosts the Doodle 4 Google competition, giving school kids the chance to design a logo which could end up on the Google home page for a day. Today’s the last day for voting on the shortlisted entries for this year’s competition, so hit the link to vote if you want help choose the doodle that will appear on Australia Day 2010. [Doodle 4 Google]
Doodle 4 Google Voting Closes Today
9:00AM Angus Kidman | Every year, Google hosts the Doodle 4 Google competition, giving school kids the chance to design a logo which could end up on the Google home page for a day. Today’s the last day for voting on the shortlisted entries for this year’s competition, so hit the link to vote if you want help choose the doodle that will appear on Australia Day 2010. [Doodle 4 Google]
Fix
Make Your Own Heated Clothing
9:00AM Adam Pash | Whether you’re a motorcycle rider or you just like the idea of heated pants (who doesn’t?), this guide from DIY web site Instructables details how to make your own heated clothing without breaking the bank. More »
Work
Disrupt A Workplace Bully’s Aggressive Behavior
8:30AM Sarah Rae Trover | No one likes a bully, especially in the workplace. They not only affect your mental wellness and increase stress, but can cost your employers big bucks due to a lack of productivity. But you can help kick their bad bullying habits. More »
Work
