Archive for: February, 2011

HTCSense.com severely overloaded – HTC “working hard to improve”

Feb 26th, 2011

HTCSense.com severely overloaded – HTC “working hard to improve”

A few days ago, I wrote a review of my new HTC Inspire smartphone. One of the features that I really like about the HTC Inspire (and other HTC phones) is HTCSense.com, a free online service that allows you to locate your phone, force it to ring at full volume, lock it, erase it, forward [...]

The future of tablet computers, an alternative view

Feb 24th, 2011

The future of tablet computers, an alternative view

During the past few months, I’m seeing tons of tablet computers. I have three myself for demos and such. However, a few days ago, I was in a meeting with some executives at a large company and watched as they pulled out their iPads and start taking notes. A few of them also pulled out [...]

My HTC Inspire Review

Feb 23rd, 2011

My HTC Inspire Review

I recently upgraded from my Google Nexus One to a HTC Inspire.  Below are a few observations that you may find useful if you are considering this phone.  My choices for a new phone were restricted to AT&T, so I compared it to the Samsung Captivate and the recently released Motorola Atrix (all of these [...]

Imagine this new 3D Flash technology applied to enterprise

Feb 23rd, 2011

Imagine this new 3D Flash technology applied to enterprise

Earlier today, the guys at Flare3D posted an amazing video on YouTube showing off their upcoming game that will take advantage of the soon to be released Flash 3D features (code name Molehill). Take a look at the video below (43 seconds long): I suggest viewing this full-screen. Did you notice that it’s also multiplayer? [...]

Amazon EC2 Micro Instance and Stolen CPU

Feb 7th, 2011

Amazon EC2 Micro Instance and Stolen CPU

Last week, I moved my blog to Amazon EC2 in order to have more control of it (blogged here). I chose a Micro instance running Ubuntu Linux because Micro is the least expensive (2 cents per hour) and from my previous experience hosting various websites and services on Micro instances, I felt it was more [...]