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iPhone 4 International Launch Day
Congratulations to the 17 countries who, today, can purchase their very own Apple iPhone 4. The countries added to the fold today are Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. The handset will be available for purchase through Apple’s retail and online [...]
HP says prefab data center cuts costs in half
Hewlett-Packard thinks it can build data centers faster and more cheaply by using standard, pre-built components that are assembled on site in a “Lego-like” fashion.
Using Social Media To Get A Job
The IT-centric website Toolbox.com recently completed their 2010 Employment Survey and there was some interesting data that was uncovered about how job seekers are using social media to find employment. The survey primarily focuses on salaries, locations where the “best paying jobs are”, and how long a typical job search lasts. But check out the [...]
Blogging For Your Business
Jim Turner, Beth Hayden, and Bethany Siegler discuss common questions related to business blogging. Is blogging really a necessity for my company? How do I get the most out of blogging? How can WordPress help to market our products or services? How can we make sure it actually reaches our target clients? What should we [...]
Now Hiring: New Jersey Nets
You don’t have to have killer skills on the basketball court for this job (actually these jobs). The Nets basketball organization currently has two openings; one for a Creative Manager and another for an Interactive Marketing Coordinator. Here are the specifics: Job Title: Creative Manager Reports To: Creative Director Summary: Support all marketing efforts through [...]
Finally Seesmic Replaces TweetDeck For Me
I’m not a big fan of downloadable, desktop apps to manage my online, social life. I’m more in alignment with web-based tools like Google Docs, Threadsy, Tungle, and now Seesmic Web. True, Seesmic Web has been out for a while now with some great functionality; Twitter streams, Twitter Lists, and even Foursquare location-based integration. But [...]
Wal-Mart Moonwalk – Latest Viral Video
It’s about a year old, but it’s gained in popularity as of recent. YouTube popdog04 posted this gentlemen on a stroll through the aisles of Wal-Mart. dtsv.dtse_post_14411_permalink = ‘http://www.thetechscoop.net/2010/07/27/wal-mart-moonwalk-latest-viral-video/’; dtsv.dtse_post_14411_title = ‘Wal-Mart Moonwalk – Latest Viral Video’;
iPhone 4 Diamond Edition
For the tech enthusiast with cash to burn (a lot of cash…), luxury goods designer Stuart Hughes has unveiled the world’s first diamond iPhone 4G. This most expensive phone from the Stuart Hughes collection features a surrounding frame encrusted with 6.5cts of top quality VVS, colour ‘F’ diamonds. The rear section houses beautiful solid platinum [...]
iPhone Jailbreak To Be Legal?
WASHINGTON – Owners of the iPhone will be able to break electronic locks on their devices in order to download applications that have not been approved by Apple. The government is making that legal under new rules announced Monday. The decision to allow the practice commonly known as “jailbreaking” is one of a handful of [...]
iPad News of the Week
Found Footage: The iPad Comic Adam Kontras, a comedian who claims to have the longest running video blog ever, has updated his comedy act for the iPad and is now The iPad Comic. Adam’s act used to include four TV’s that he interacted with. … http://www.tuaw.com/ — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:42:49 -0700 How to [...]
Facebook Movie Poster and Trailer
The Facebook movie (aka The Social Network) poster has been revealed, and it shows Jesse Eisenberg playing the part of Mark Zuckerberg. As many already know, musician Justin Timberlake is confirmed to portray the role of Sean Parker. A teaser tra…
In Other Tech News
All Things i (iPhone, iPod, iPad,…)
What Was Missing From the WWDC Keynote ?
New iPhone is great – no question. iPad success numbers are fantastic as well – great to see the adoption of this “revolutionary device” But what’s missing? What did we not get in the “One More Thing?” Many of us enthusiasts and Apple faithful were expecting to hear something, anything about the AppleTV. Some form [...]
iPhone Jailbreak To Be Legal?
WASHINGTON – Owners of the iPhone will be able to break electronic locks on their devices in order to download applications that have not been approved by Apple. The government is making that legal under new rules announced Monday. The decision to allow the practice commonly known as “jailbreaking” is one of a handful of [...]
iPad News of the Week
Custom Suits With Built In iPad Pocket | Geeky Gadgets Luckily my day job here at Geeky Gadgets means I no longer have to wear a suit to work, if you have to wear a suit to work then you may want to check out these. http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/ — Thu, 27 May 2010 23:52:06 -0700 Apple [...]
iPhone 4 Unboxing [video]
I won’t get mine until tomorrow, unfortunately. But Jon (@jon4lakers) from TechnoBuffalo has his and has put together a quick iPhone4 unboxing video. TechnoBuffalo (@technobuffalo) is an awesome site, and I tend to watch and model some of the actions we do here at THE Tech Scoop from what they do there (so yes, a little [...]
Cloud Computing
Twitter to Partner With C7 in Utah
Twitter will partner with C7 Data Centers on its new data center in Salt Lake City, according to local media. C7 is a regional data provider specializing in the Utah market, where it operates four facilities.
Cloud Quandary: Which Cloud Is Right for My Enterprise?
Cloud computing has raised the eyebrows of many enterprises today. If you have begun to delve beneath the surface of this new computing model, you have certainly discovered that there are many “clouds” to consider, and it is not one single cloud that will be part of your future. One of the hottest trends we are seeing right now among enterprises is the shift to private clouds. What is a private cloud, and how does it fit in your future? The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) offers a definition of clouds that is useful to consider
Blog Stuff
WordCamp Boston
WordCamp Boston is about to kick off Saturday, January 23rd with what looks to be a whole host of fantastic panels and discussions. As should be expected, the event is already sold out, but according to the registration site, there are 2 remaining tickets that are on auction on eBay (with the proceeds going to [...]
WordCampSF 2010 Recap
WordCampSF 2010 is done and in the books. If you’re a designer, developer, enthusiast or newbie there was something during the conference for you. This was actually my very first WordCamp and I must say that the experience was pretty amazing. There are two reasons that made this event really resonate with me on a [...]
Brad Williams at WordCamp: Boston
The moral of the day: If you have a blog – Lock It Up !! Learn how to keep your WordPress-powered website secure from hackers and exploits. Brad Williams from WebDevStudios.com shows examples of hacked sites, shares tips and plugins for keeping WordPress secure, and talks about his experiences with WordPress and security. This video [...]
Video Games
Joystiq Launches iPhone App
Joystiq, a very in-depth (and cool) site about video gaming, has launched an iPhone/iPod Touch app. The new app gives you quick and easy access to catch up on the latest news while on the go, and the category view gives you the ability to focus on reviews, interviews, contests, or updates for your favorite [...]
Weird and Geeky Computer Mice
There are the fancy laser, stainless steel, and even World of Warcraft computer mice, and then there’s these weird yet geeky examples. First up, we have the stone mouse, which was actually crafted from a real piece of rock. Continue reading to se…
Buying used games? Stay away from EA!
Electronic Arts makes some of the best games in the industry today with all of the sports franchises being EA ranging from football, baseball and even golf. Each of these games has a online mode and in the past if you bought these new or used it would be fine and you could still access [...]
Social Media
Jack Dorsey Talks Twitter’s Success
The three core takeaways from the mind of Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey (@jack) Draw: Get your idea out of your head and share it Luck: Assess when the time (and the market) is right to execute your idea Iterate: Take in the feedback, be a rigorous editor, and refine your idea Sound, common-sense business principles [...]
The Social Networking Bill of Rights
Attendees of the annual Computers, Freedom, and Privacy (CFP) conference recently created a Users’ Bill of Rights that is now available for public consumption, feedback, and approval. The 14-point bill is available for comment on Facebook and Twitter. It was adopted unanimously, save for one dissent on data portability, during a vote at the twentieth [...]
Look Who’s Back Blogging…Julia Roy
After many months, a job change here and there and other random life events, the original Digital Girl is back to doing the blogging thing ! You remember Julia as the host and founder of the viral video series Tweet Week, and one of the first to be referred to as a “Twilebrity” – check [...]
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