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The Survey for People Who Make Websites
July 30, 2008 · Comments
Last year, A List Apart released a web design survey, focusing on finding out common job titles, salaries, and work situations in the web industry. Yesterday, they launched another survey, targeting people who make websites explicitly. They include in this category “all designers, developers, information architects, project managers, writers, editors, [and] marketers,” and I suppose anyone else who is in on creating websites, be it the backend, frontend, or content portion of it.
This year’s survey aims to correct mistakes in the one made last year:
Filed under Internet · Tags: survey, web, web design, web development, websitesThis year’s survey corrects many of last year’s mistakes, with more detailed and numerous questions for freelance contractors and owners of (or partners in) small web businesses. There are also better international categories, and many other improvements recommended by those who took the survey last year.
2008 Globe Innovation Convention: Globe Labs Launch
July 29, 2008 · Comments
Another big event from Globe Telecoms with the theme: “Enriching lives through Innovative Communications” awaits developers this August 7, 2008, Thursday, at the Isla Ballroom, Tower Wing, EDSA Shangrila from 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM to mark the official launch of Globe Labs.
Globe Labs is a new organization within Globe Telecom whose mission is to help bring in the newest future technology services at the earliest market-relevant time. They explore new and future technologies, and partner with developers to create new internet, wired and wireless applications.
This event promises to be an extensive innovation convention including the full range of parties in the telecommunications innovation ecosystem: Globe Telecom, Technology Partners, ISVs / Developer Companies, the Academe, and Freelance Developers.
Learn, Build, Compete and Succeed!
- Discover the different opportunities with Globe Labs
- Learn how to use Telco tools and various development platforms to build innovative applications
- Join the Globe Labs Challenge and compete amongst the best
The Globe Labs Launch covers the following:
- Launch Globe Labs to the developer community by introducing its program and initiatives
- Launch two (2) Globe enablers (APIs) that can be used by Globe Labs registered developers to build applications
- Kick-off the Globe Labs Challenge, a competition to develop applications relevant to the Telco industry
- Forum Nokia, Microsoft and Sun Microsystems will talk about their latest development tools
Dekaron Cometh
July 28, 2008 · Comments
According to this press release on gameshogun.ws, registration for the closed beta testing of Dekaron is now open!
If you had been living under a rock (or online in a dedicated narutard forums board), then you probably don’t have an idea what the Dekaron buzz is all about. Well, fat chance, chumps, coz I aint telling you what Dekaron is all about. Suffice to say, that according to the whole wide world, it’s “the most violent gaming experience you can have online.” For more information, go to http://dekaron.mobiusgames.net.
Just for the yummy, bloody goodness, here are several gameplay captures prepared by yours truly:
(all videos are available in high quality.)
Above is a video of a “Vicious Summoner”. Anyone with the first name “Vicious” has got to be related to Chuck Norris. Or Malu Fernandez. The Vicious Summoner class is, well, vicious. As a Vicious Summoner, you get to summon several spirits and beasts which can aide you in battle. Shown in video are Regulus, that big electrocutin’ bitch dawg, and a Tarantula. If you have bladder control issues and you need to go to the toilet a lot, or if stuffing food down your throat’s kinda more like your thing, then the Vicious Summoner is the right class for you. Summon a beast while you excuse yourself to make a grilled sandwich is fine (but don’t be gone for too long coz there just might be a Segnale lurking around).
Filed under Announcements, Gaming · Tags: closed beta testing, dekaron, mobiusgames8 Megapixel Samsung INNOV8
July 26, 2008 · Comments
Samsung officially announced the Samsung i8510 INNOV8 today.
Here are some cool specifications:
•2.8 inches 16.7 million color QVGA TFT
•HSDPA (7.2 Mbps OMG!)
•Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
•Symbian OS v9.3, Series 60 rel. 3.2
•8 MP, 3264×2448 pixels, autofocus, image stabiliser, video(VGA@30fps, QVGA@120fps), flash; secondary videocall camera
•Built-in GPS receiver
•A-GPS function
•Camera images geo-tagging
•Smart reader, auto-panorama shot, smile shot, blink shot
•DivX/H.263/H.264/WMV/MP4 player
•Video editing
•MP3/eAAC+/WMA/AMR/RealAudio player
•3.5 mm audio output jack
•Java MIDP 2.0
•FM radio with RDS
•Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
•Optical Mouse
Samsung INNOV8 is stored with a huge memory – 8GB and 16GB plus a expandable microSD slot up to 8 gb. It has also a GPS and WI-FI. Its Camera is 8 Megapixel auto focus with a eye popping frame rates at 30FPS@VGA and 120FPS@QVGA. All I can say is this is MONSTER SMARTPHONE.
Filed under Cameras, Cellphones, Gadgets · Tags: INNOV8, SamsungPSP FW4.05 Out; CFW to come out soon?
July 26, 2008 · Comments
A couple of months ago, PSP users were looking forward to Sony Playstation Portable’s 4.00 firmware, hoping that it would being something new to the already popular handheld gaming console. There were rumors of additional multimedia support like codecs for video playback beyond MPEG4 and such. But 4.00 came in with nothing as exciting as the rumors: enhanced Google search capabilities and the ability to speed up or slow down video playback by pressing the up or down buttons while playing video.
Now, just a around a month past the 4.01 release, Sony has once again released a new firmware version for the PSP: firmware 4.05. And does the changelog make users quiver in their boots in excitement? Hardly.
The sole new feature that appears to come with the 4.05 update is additional visualizations. Hardly worth anything for people who use the PSPs solely for gaming but probably something worth considering by people who use their handhelds as their primary music device.
But then the next question comes: will a custom firmware version of Sony’s 4.05 come out soon? PSP Gen appears to have claimed that they have already decrypted the 4.05 OFW (Official Firmware) and will be releasing 4.05 CFW soon. Dark~AleX and Team M33 however are unlikely to release 4.05 M33 due to the fact that there’s hardly any change from the 4.01 release aside the additional visualizations.
Probably the only reason to upgrade from 3.90 to 4.01 or even 4.05 is the fact that newer PSP games will require the latest firmware versions. Otherwise, it’s best to just wait till something exciting actually comes out of Sony’s firmware factory.
Filed under Announcements, Handhelds · Tags: 4.01, 4.05, custom, firmware, M33, official, Playstation Portable, PSP Gen, SonyTop Ten Tech Links No. 5
July 25, 2008 · Comments
Have a nice weekend everyone. Hope you like the following links:
Is the iPhone 3G good for business/enterprise users? Yes and no.
Still on cellphones, HP is fielding the iPaq 910 as maybe its direct competitor to the Nokia E71. Read more »»
Filed under InfoTech, Internet, News, Wireless · Tags: linksGoogle Knol Out to Public
July 24, 2008 · Comments
Google had just opened the Google Knol to the public. As I can see Google Knol is like Wikipedia but in a different form. Articles are written by individuals. I don’t know if there is an earning opportunity with the system.
Knols are authoritative articles about specific topics, written by people who know about those subjects. Today, we’re making Knol available to everyone.
The web contains vast amounts of information, but not everything worth knowing is on the web. An enormous amount of information resides in people’s heads: millions of people know useful things and billions more could benefit from that knowledge. Knol will encourage these people to contribute their knowledge online and make it accessible to everyone.
It is also like a blog. In order to know that the person writing is real, they have made a system in order to verify a person thru phone verification. I have tried to do the verification but the system is only available in US.
In an SEO point of view, I think it can help. Because you can make articles and make link back to your site. Well I still have to test the system.
Filed under Internet, SEO · Tags: google, KnolCyber Clean
July 24, 2008 · Comments
Do you know that computer keyboards are one of the most dust, germs and bacteria-attracting component you have from using your computer? Yes, keyboards are the dirtiest home and office equipment your hands deal with; and we are all dealing with keyboards and mouse almost on daily basis of our chores and works. Imagine a bank teller hitting a keyboard while counting money? What about computer-powered sales stores receiving money payments and feeding it to his PC program? A lot of ways on bringing bacteria and germs into your keyboard and mouse while sharing it to your friends and other computer users you could have .
Worry not, here’s a quick tip that prevents bacteria spread while protecting your electronic devices and potentially lessen your health hazard attacks by using computer devices.
Introducing Cyber Clean
Cyber Clean’s patented formula uses a combination of viscosity and elasticity to sink right into cavities, absorbing dirt and other residues while killing germs on the surface. Cyber Clean compound sinks into crevices. Captures dirt and kills germs.
How to Use
Simpe to use, just press on the surface of keyboards, cameras, keypads etc for instant results. The greener this cyber clean gets, the more useful cyber clean is. Yes, it changes color from yellow to green. The more it is effective, the greener it gets.
Read more
Filed under Desktops, Electronics, Handhelds · Tags: cyber cleaner, tech newsDigital Hub’s iLife ‘08 Exhibition
July 23, 2008 · Comments
Digital Hub brings a great opportunity for new Mac users to learn all the hullabaloos of different Mac applications. An iLife ’08 Exhibition hosted by Digital Hub will be held on July 26 – 27, 2008 at the Robinsons Ermita Midtown Activity Center. The basic and essential applications on a Mac just like iMovie, iPhoto and iTunes and other iLife applications would be covered.
The event is composed of demo sessions, tutorials, question and answer portions, and a whole lot more. Participants are encouraged to bring their Mac portables and iPods during the event.
Filmmakers Joaquin Pedro Valdes and Dante Nico Garcia will grace the event and would entertain questions about their films and Mac applications they’ve been using. Aside from the demo sessions, participants have a chance to get styled by make up artists of Shu Uemura and have each one’s pictures taken by the members of Digital Photography Magazine. Participants can also style and put great effects on photos with the use of iPhoto. The best of them all, each one can bring home a copy of their photo! Celebrity photographer Epi Quizon and professional photographer Nino Garcia will also share insights about digital photography. The fun doesn’t stop here because attendees got a chance to jam to the tunes of Joaquin Valdes, Nyco Maca, Playground and Imago all day! Everyone also have the chance to meet the musicians!
iLife ’08 Exhibition doesn’t only give it’s attendees the knowledge on how to maximize your Mac applications but also gives everyone a time to enjoy while learn. Check out the schedule of iLife ’08 at the official website of Digital Hub.
iLife ’08 is brought to you by Digital Hub, Bose, Midtown Robinsons Ermita, Pixma, and Shu Uemura.
Digital Hub is the primier Apple and Mac store based in the Philippines. Digital Hub is an Apple Authorized Seller and Service Center. Digital Hub is owned and operated by Digits Trading, the company behind Digital Walker.
Filed under Announcements, Computers · Tags: Apple, Digital Hub, iLife, MacGoogle Adsense Website Went Down
July 20, 2008 · Comments
That’s right, you read it right. Internet web servers from the world’s most leading and most successful internet search engine giant could also go down. As I am posting this entry, Google Adsense website is currently down.
A long time ago, written from internet’s history, AOL and Yahoo websites went unavailable for a certain period of time. There were rumors that their websites were intruded by web hackers, which was restored immediately as their sites were being actively monitored on 24/7 time basis with redundant backup availability.
Let me tell you right now that Google Adsense websites are always being implemented with rock-solid high industry standard and well distributed web server setup and configurations. They do multipoint and geographical site clustering and server load balancing technology, mostly on their publicly available internet web servers. This approach makes sure that all our billion requests to browse and query their sites comes blazingly fast while not making their webservers loaded up and crumpled down due to multimillion user requests. Amazing it is.
So, why the issue of Google Adsense web site going down?
Uptime and monitoring are the key factors. If a person deals with his thousand-earning website monetized by Google Adsense technology, and not being able to login and monitor your earnings at that particular point of downtime by Google Adsense webserver could be personally alarming. Maybe to some, and could be to others. This is no different case of monitoring your stock trades online that could earns thousand bucks a few seconds time and could lose the same amount after a few minute of stock trading online. It is the personal inconvenience, that is where it goes down.
Shown below is temporary site unavailability of Google Adsense URL.
Google Adsense Site is Down
For the record, I am keeping this as my internet souvenir of a very rare instance of Google Adsense web server being down temporarily, ‘coz it doesn’t happen all the time.
So, take a real look at it, it is like a snow fall from a tropical country like Philippines.
All done.
Filed under Blogging, Internet · Tags: google adsense