Mobile Mozilla: Fennec (Mobile Firefox)

As with the previous milestones, M9 is targeted at the Nokia N800/N810 (Maemo) web tablet. Yes, they have made great progress on Windows Mobile, but no milestone releases yet. However, in addition to the native Maemo release, they are also releasing desktop versions of Fennec. That’s right, you can install Fennec on your Windows, OS X or Linux desktop ! they require you to be able to experiment, provide feedback, write add-ons and generally get involved with the Mozilla Mobile project, even if you don’t have a device.

The release notes have information on a quick start, how to install, what’s new, known issues and how to provide feedback. So if you’re interested in getting involved with Mozilla Mobile, install Fennec and tell us what you think.

Update: Madhava Enros, UX lead for Fennec, posted a video walk through of the application. Check it out.

Update: they noticed that the desktop builds had the mouse cursor turned off. This is lovely for touchscreen devices, but bad for desktop applications. they flipped a preference and updated the desktop builds. If you downloaded a desktop build and have the cursor problem, download the build again, it’s been fixed.

Fennec (Mobile Firefox) has reached milestone 9, which is also our first alpha! We’re calling this release the User Experience alpha. The last one milestones were building up to getting a stable browser with an easy to use interface. they require to get Fennec in front of as plenty of people as possible and get feedback. [source]

Android Phone will be your money

Visa is not only working with Google Android though. designs are in place for Nokia’s new 6212 phone to have payment processing capabilities next year. The technology will permit mobile devices to be used like credit cards, effectively placing your wallet into your phone.

Visa are developing an application for the Google Android mobile platform that will enable mobile users to pay for goods and services using their phone as well as receive information about activity on their bank accounts.

This is lucrative for Visa because they will be able to target users with various offers based on previous purchases. Visa is looking to the long term. With over 3 billion mobile devices being used around the world at the moment and this number only set to increase, the payment processing giant is looking to make sure they aren't only part of, but lead this technology shift that is already happening.

By working with Google on the Android platform Visa will be able to use existing location based technology that Google already have to determine where a mobile user is located and then direct them to retailers where they can use Visa and take up any Visa offers they might have.

This is also nice news for Google and Android as it is another selling point for the platform in such a competitive market. Android needs to keep up with Nokia, they already have a significant mobile market share and lots of mobile infrastructure and expertise to hit the ground walking with any new developments they introduce. Google does not yet have that yet in the mobile market and market share might be slow to build. The news that Visa is developing this application can only enhance Google Android’s standing.

Google Android: 1.5 Million Have Been Pre-sold

All of those extra G1s sold out too! The number of pre-orders sold out combine to be about 1.5 million units. These orders do not include retail sales. & the holiday season has not even started yet. Google is definitely on the right track to compete for the mobile gizmo market.

Whoever thought Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) would not give Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) a run for it’s money when it comes to mobile handsets was wrong. Later this month, Google will be releasing it’s Android operating technique on the T-Mobile HTC G1 phone. All of the preorders sold out, so T-Mobile tripled their original request order from HTC.

Google Android Market is superior for developers than the App Store for four simple reason: the revenue sharing agreement allows developers to keep all of their application sales money. The Apple App Store keeps 30%.

Fool.com points out that Google’s release on first impression must be flawless, otherwise customers may find themselves wanting to switch to an iPhone without looking back. Google is working closely with T-Mobile & other hardware suppliers to make sure that the launch is flawless. Google Android will be connected to an application store called Android Market. Applications will be built around the G1 features such as WiFi- sliding keyboard, touchscreen, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, & 3G speeds.

The first impression is always crucial, but sometimes things could go awry. Apple had a rocky start on the day of launch for the iPhone 3G. Servers kept crashing which caused the lines of customers to keep growing. However, that event did not hinder the sales of the iPhone 3G - as I had reported earlier Apple has manufactured 10 million iPhones thus far to meet consumer demand.

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CityWall LCD With Multi-Touch Technology

MultiTouch technology absolutely does assume to be the next big affair as far as computer interfaces go. The iPhone has it implemented, Microsoft is embedding the tech into Windows 7, and Finnish aggregation MultiTouch a fresh appear multitouch LCDs.

On Friday, the Helsinki Institute for Information Technology, or HIIT (not be abashed with high-intensity breach training), launched a new 3D adaptation of its multitouch affectation alleged CityWall.

When I say "3D" I beggarly it's 3D as far as the cartoon on the awning go, but not in the way apparent in Minority Report. We're still a means off from that.

By application a rear-projection arrangement involving assorted cameras, projectors, and bittersweet sensors, the technology is able to clue as abounding fingers and easily as can fit on the screen--and abnormally analyze them.

This 3D adaptation of CityWall is now in use at the Lasipalatsi media centermost in Helsinki, Finland. Currently the awning is getting acclimated for an alternate exhibition that focuses on the allowances and nuisances of burghal nature. The exhibition will reportedly abide at Lasipalatsi permanently, so if you appear to be aberrant your way through Northern Europe at some point, you ability wish to bead in.

SteelSeries World of Warcraft Mouse

SteelSeries' World of Warcraft MMO mouse is officially the most ridiculous gaming mouse I have ever seen. Designed with Blizzard just for WoW (just in time for Wrath of the Lich King), it has 15 programmable buttons. You don't have that many fingers. And it has flashing disco lights. In 16 million colors. Of course, this much nerd doesn't come cheap—it'll be $90 when it drops next month, but SteelSeries gear is tank-like, so you'll be stuck with it for a long time. Which is good, since you're going to be very lonely if you buy one.

Designed by Blizzard® and SteelSeries specifically for World of Warcraft®, The World of Warcraft® MMO Gaming Mouse provides remarkable benefit to all World of Warcraft® gamers, regardless of level or play style. The mouse can be customized to fit the users personal preferences; the illumination feature allows for up to 16 million colors, programmability of all 15 buttons via an intuitive and easy to use drag and drop interface. The fluid integration of software with hardware will provide the user with an amazing in-game experience featuring superior performance, comfort and control. The World of Warcraft® MMO Gaming Mouse is fully scalable to meet and exceed the requirements of even the most discerning World of Warcraft® gamer.

* 16 million illumination choices * A total of 15 programmable buttons
* Several predefined macros and posibility to create your own
* World’s first gaming mouse designed exclusively for World of Warcraft®

• Cable (braided): 2 m / 6,6 ft.
• 15 buttons
• 800 - 3000 CPI
• 3,6 mm lift distance

November 2008

condom toothbrushes?

Brushing your teeth with your finger never works, despite how often you try it when you end up wasted at someone else's place for the night. You know, it just kind of smears the toothpaste over your teeth without creating a foam, and it leaves your mouth feeling even grosser than before. If only you had one of these weird finger condom toothbrushes! It looks to be extremely portable, albeit awkward to use and possibly tasting like rubber. It's the perfect accessory for people who end up sleeping in strange places often, like backpackers and sorority girls.

PSP with DualShock 3 controller

Other games may be able to potentially utilize PSP and -- however, it is currently a Retribution-only tech. Stay tuned as they reveal the exciting additions PS3's Resistance 2 and PSP's Resistance Retribution will bring (together!).

six of Sony's upcoming PSP games, Resistance Retribution, will utilize a newly developed technology called "PSP and." The feature will permit players of Retribution to connect their systems to the PS3, in order to enable use of PS3 wireless controllers. Using the DualShock will enable dual-analog control in the game. In addition, rumble will be supported. This potential use
of connectivity was hinted at in a patent filed over a year ago.

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