Thursday, November 20, 2008

In-ear headphones not

Mark & Wes, in Rockridge, CA at Pasta Pomodoro

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Our intro audio sample comes from the movie WestWorld. Mark reminds us about the Gopher protocol, and how that works. Wes remembers the text web browser Lynx. Why is Symbian supporting Lotus Notes? Why do companies who purchase other software companies, screw up the software products? Mark gets a phone call from a reporter investigating 911 fraud. Ever notice that bus and train riders who use laptops seem not to be aware of the fact that anyone can see their private information? Dell is now offering professional designs on their netbook line for an extra $50. Should employees get paid to wait for their computer systems to boot up? Near the end of the show, Mark and Wes talk a bit about the tools we use here to create the RSS feed and issues around the rich text editors involved.

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Wes' iTouch Applications of the week:

  • Frotz - text adventure games for the iPhone and iTouch.
  • iBlogger - a tool for blogging on your iPhone or iTouch.
  • iHotness - am I hot or not for the iTouch or iPhone.
  • CraigsMobileList - A better way to view CraigsList content on your iPhone.

Mark's iPhone Applications of the week:

Thursday, November 13, 2008

How to make BART go faster

Mark & Wes, in Orinda, CA at Yu Sushi.

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Wes isn't ready for the G1 phone yet, but is thinking about getting one once other carriers start offering their own Android phones. Mark doesn't think that the T-Mobile network is all that good, so holding off on the purchase of a G1 specifically may be wise. Was UNIX originally a public domain operating system from Bell Labs? Mark ponders the question of what device may have been made to emulate another, in the 1800's? Some guy hooks up electrodes to his face to move facial muscles based on the sound of music. Mark invented a device for a psychology lab to analyze thinking patterns. We end the show with an update on Al Bernay and the discoveries found at Al's place.

Sites of Interest:

Wes' iTouch Applications of the week:

Mark's iPhone Applications of the week:

  • SiAX - SIP and IAX2 VOIP app, install from Cydia for jail-broken phones only

  • iSkream - Stupid, but fun, audio app.

  • iOscilloscope - Draws oscilloscope display from iPhone microphone sounds.