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Originally from AMCP Computer Privacy TECH BLOG on November 7, 2005, 8:47pm

Originally by Deane from Gadgetopia on October 26, 2005, 10:21pm

Google, by ways of Clickz, has confirmed their newest tool: Google Base. As mentioned yesterday, Google Base will be a Craigslist/eBay. Google’s spokesperson, Eileen Rodriguez wrote in an email:

We are testing a new way for content owners to submit their content to Google, which will complement existing methods such as Web crawl and the Google Sitemaps program.

Apparently, they have also been ‘quietly approaching’ classified sites and job boards, requesting that they submit their info via XML feed.

No confirmation on the coupling of Google’s eWallet system, though.

Originally from Gadget Review on October 26, 2005, 7:04pm

It seemed to be one of the last places to finally get access to an iTunes store, but that is not the case anymore. Apple has officially launched the iTunes Australia store.

By UK standards, the songs are cheap: AUD1.69 per track, equivalent to 72p a song. Videos are priced at AUD3.39 (£1.44), while “most” albums sell for AUD16.99 (£7.22). Prices include Australia’s Goods and Sevices Tax (GST).

Originally by jeremy from Forever Geek on October 25, 2005, 8:27am

In case you were hiding under a rock yesterday, there have been rumors that Google will release an Ebay-killer called Google Base. After the news got out about Google Base, Google took it offline: http://base.google.com. You can see screenshots here. One screenshot reads:

Post your items on Google.

Google Base is Google’s database into which you can add all types of content. We’ll host your content and make it searchable online for free.

Examples of items you can find in Google Base:

• Description of your party planning service
• Articles on current events from your website
• Listing of your used car for sale
• Database of protein structures

Later that night, Google responded to these rumors:

You may have seen stories today reporting on a new product that we’re testing, and speculating about our plans. Here’s what’s really going on. We are testing a new way for content owners to submit their content to Google, which we hope will complement existing methods such as our web crawl and Google Sitemaps.

Originally by AlexTan from Forever Geek on October 26, 2005, 11:15am

Want to buy a search engine? Now you can. Jux2.com is now onsale on Ebay for $28,100.00. I was surprised to find that there is 73 bids for the so called search engine. Actaully, it’s not a search engine. It’s a meta search engine. Meaning: it uses other search engines such as Google and Yahoo to find results. Mamma and Search.com are like this too.

Originally from AMCP Computer Privacy TECH BLOG on October 25, 2005, 5:15pm

Originally from AMCP Computer Privacy TECH BLOG on October 23, 2005, 6:14pm

Originally from AMCP Computer Privacy TECH BLOG on October 23, 2005, 3:05pm

Verizon is now selling the Verizon One Phone to Verizon DSL customers. This is an all-in-one device combining a telephone, high speed DSL modem, and 802.11g wireless router. Don’t confuse this with a VoIP phone because it isn’t. However, the Verizon One phone combines three different functions into one convenient device. The Verizon One phone comes with a color touchscreen display providing information on News, Sports, Weather, Stocks, and local movie listings and showtimes. There’s a built in memo pad, address book, and calendar which can be shared with the entire family. Since the device is also a DSL modem, you can browse the Verizon SuperPages for additional information. Via - Mobilewhack

Originally from New Launches on October 22, 2005, 4:11am

Opera is fast on its heals to release a new version of their browser following the announcment of free browsing. Opera Software has announced that v.9 is in beta (or as they call it: a “technology preview”). I couldn’t find the download link anywhere, but fear not: I found it, and we have screenshots! Opera 9 will have an enhanced popup blocker, an internal source viewer, a new bookmark tab in the address bar, and a few more minor upgrades. Version 9 also now identifies itself through the UserAgent string as “Opera”. Opera has also introduced a new storage format for e-mail and a multitude of page rendering tweaks. You should not download Opera 9 onto a system that is already running Opera software. You should uninstall those pieces of software Opera has warned. I have no idea when Opera Software plans to release v.9 to the public, but I think I may stick with Firefox or Flock.

Originally from AMCP Computer Privacy TECH BLOG on October 21, 2005, 5:21pm