Phone makers have long had three of the five senses incorporated into their phones (hearing, sight and touch) and Sony Ericsson has now incorporated a fourth: smell (can taste be that far behind?). When we first heard about it, it reminded us of those vehix.com commercials where they are asked to come up with something that will improve the user’s experience on the site and the failing entry comes up with “new car smell – everytime you click on the … Continue reading
How To Edit Google Toolbar Spell Checker List
One of the most frustrating issues using the Google toolbar spell checker in Explorer (yes, I know, I should use FireFox and I do, but I also use Explorer from time to time to make sure my websites are coming up correctly in that browser) is that if you are spell checking quickly, the checker will add a highlighted misspelled word to your OK list. If you’re like me and your spelling sucks (and you often misspell the same words … Continue reading
Google Video Ad Pilot Program
I just received an email from Google informing me that I have been invited to participate in their new video sponsorship pilot ads: Thank you for your continued participation in the Google AdSense program. We are always working to improve AdSense and seeking out opportunities for publishers to help us test and provide feedback on new offerings. Soon, we’ll be launching an AdSense video distribution and sponsorship pilot and would like to invite you to participate. This is an exciting … Continue reading
How To Google For Girls
This is something that is typically Japanese. I came across this magazine at a Japanese bookstore the other day. Basically, it is a magazine that teaches you how to use Google in ways that aren’t necessarily accepted as proper or with the best intentions…kind of like illicit Google. Across the top is “how to meet young girls” and though all the references don’t state it outright that this magazine teaches you how to do bad things on Google, all the … Continue reading
Windows Vista: Can It Deliver On The “Cool Factor” and More?
As most people have heard, Window’s Vista’s official launch is happening as we speak. In the past, there was very little for Windows to worry about when it launched a new product since it was the only player in town. That is not longer the case so the question is, will Vista help keep Microsoft at the top or has their time passed? Windows XP came out in October 2001 which is now over five years ago. XP stands for … Continue reading