26 Feb 2008
2008 M3 coupe
(Credit: BMW NA)
As a fan of the predecessor to this current M3, the e46, I was skeptical about driving what some called a heavy, underpowered car that didn’t quite live up to its ancestors’ legacy. A few die-hard enthusiasts, amid cracking tired Bangle jokes that …
Tags: cars
26 Feb 2008
Mini Cooper S Clubman
After months of making the rounds at every conceivable auto show, the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman is finally on sale in the U.S.
The wagon-style Clubman is billed as a roomier car that still maintains the personality of the original Mini. To …
Tags: car, mini cooper
15 Feb 2008
15 Feb 2008
13 Feb 2008
Every year, the South By Southwest (SXSW) conference in Austin brings people together to “uncover the best new websites and celebrate those who are building and implementing tomorrow’s online trends”. This year, Flock has been selected as a finalist for web awards issued in the “Community” category of sites and services. A list of all finalists in all categories is posted here.
We’ve always been a big fan of the South By Southwest conference. It’s original goal was “…to create an event that would act as a tool for creative people and the companies they work with to … bring together people from a wide area to meet and share ideas”. They’ve consistently put on a good event by bringing smart, innovative, cool people together in the great city of Austin to have a good time and engage in interesting discussions about the latest ideas happening on the web.
This aligns very nicely our goal and vision for what we’ve embarked on doing for you, the users of the Flock browser. Flock’s charter is to continually develop a far superior browsing experience by allowing people to continually engage with their favorite communities and services, no matter where they are on the web. Once people get familiar with Flock, they find great comfort with a nice blend of freedom and connected-ness in their daily lives online.
We’re delighted that Flock has been identified, amongst other impressive peers, as a company that is leading today’s innovation in the area of Community. It goes without saying, that ALL of the credit for this recognition goes to you, the community of Flock users, who have been providing such spirited feedback, and spreading the word about Flock so quickly. Your enthusiasm is fueling better innovation, making Flock a better product, and helping more people discover that there is a much better browser choice available to suit their needs.
We’re looking forward to attending the SXSW conference and mixing it up with the many great people doing interesting things on the Web.
Please drop us a line by twittering to ‘flocker’ if you’re heading to SXSW.
-Cheers
Dan Burkhart
VP Marketing
dan at flock dot com
Tags: SXSW, flock, browser, community, austin, “south by southwest
13 Feb 2008
By Chris DiBona, Open Source TeamWhen we first launched code.google.com (webarchive), it was largely a site for documenting our open source activities and had some details about Google’s supported APIs and file formats. In the ensuing 3 years, code has grown to encompass protocol documentation, project hosting and even a mobile operating system. Similarly, the activities of the Open Source Team have grown from simple license compliance to the aforementioned hosting, releasing massive amounts of code and introducing student programs like the Summer of Code and its high school cousin, the Highly Open Participation Contest. Since we’ve grown so much, we felt it was well past time to spin off a blog that specifically covers the open source activities of the company. So that’s just what we’ve done. Come check it out, and if you like, subscribe!
Tags: google, blog, open source
09 Feb 2008
Amazon.com: Kindle: Amazon’s New Wireless Reading Device: Kindle Store
“This is the future of book reading. It will be everywhere.” Michael Lewis, author of Moneyball and Liar’s Poker.
Three years ago, we set out to design and build an entirely new class of device—a convenient, portable reading device with the ability to wirelessly download books, blogs, magazines, and newspapers. The result is Amazon Kindle.
We designed Kindle to provide an exceptional reading experience. Thanks to electronic paper, a revolutionary new display technology, reading Kindle’s screen is as sharp and natural as reading ink on paper—and nothing like the strain and glare of a computer screen. Kindle is also easy on the fingertips. It never becomes hot and is designed for ambidextrous use so both “lefties” and “righties” can read comfortably at any angle for long periods of time.
We wanted Kindle to be completely mobile and simple to use for everyone, so we made it wireless. No PC and no syncing needed. Using the same 3G network as advanced cell phones, we deliver your content using our own wireless delivery system, Amazon Whispernet. Unlike WiFi, you’ll never need to locate a hotspot. There are no confusing service plans, yearly contracts, or monthly wireless bills—we take care of the hassles so you can just read.
Tags: Kindle, electronic book
09 Feb 2008
09 Feb 2008
DLO | Portable Speakers for iPhone
Small enough for home, office or dormitory desktops, the speakers also
feature a unique compact design that makes them ideal for travel. Each
speaker snaps neatly into the base to create a “ball” approximately 6
inches in diameter. The base features a recessed area for keeping cords
securely wrapped and out of the way when not in use. Powered by either
AAA batteries or the included AC adapter, the DLO Portable Speakers for
iPhone are versatile enough to be used at home or on the go. Although
our Portable Speakers were created with the iPhone in mind, they will
also work with any audio device that has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
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