For over a decade the computer industry has been wrestling with the concept of Internet TV. While high-speed Internet access and increased bandwidth has made Internet TV a real possibility these days, the biggest stumbling block has been how to transfer TV programming from the family computer, to the family television.
Whatever Happened to Apple TV?
Could the Internet Crash?
The Times of India is reporting that by 2010, the Internet will be hopelessly “deadlocked” with both users and web sites and could potentially suffer a “meltdown.” Their report is based on a recently released study that claims that the sheer volume of data transmitted will exceed the ability of the network to keep up with demand within three to five years.
Liferay and Pentaho Integrated
Liferay is known in the business world as the leading provider of portal solutions. The company has concentrated itself to this practice as they cater to businesses who demand more information to be streamlined. Liferay uses the most popular web technologies such as the J2EE, Java and Ajax so that the application will run smoothly. Businesses who wish to use their services can select from more than 700 pre-set applications. As this program is implemented in an open source platform, subscribers to their service will be able to use the program and create minor changes to customize the application.
Google Announced Open Handset Alliance
For months Google has been mum about the release of their Google phone. Tech blogs and news are all full of “information” of what Google Phone would be. Some were expecting an iPhone-like mobile phone that offers a wide variety of services and access to Google’s popular online services. There are also reputable bloggers reporting that Google is working with a telecom company as it will be the sole provider of Google enhanced phone. The move is much like iPhone’s deal with AT&T, bringing fears that Google might be exclusive online with only a handful of mobile phones. We waited for the word and honestly: the announced surprised and made me happy at the same time.
Google Street View - Google Has Gone 007!
If you think you live in a very isolated world with all the gadgets and things that you do only for yourself, think again. Technology might have fostered something isolating, but the new things that are coming out are definitely making things come together. For example, take a look at gaming consoles. Wii, X-Box 360 and PlayStation 3 have features that don’t just allow you to play against another person in your house, but you can also play with people around the globe, and you can talk trash at the same time.
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