New MacBooks dropping plastic for aluminum

Say goodbye to the black plastic MacBook: a new aluminum one is said to be on the way.(Credit: Apple) Read More>>

CAD vs. programming…what should we teach?

Many of us have limited resources to teach technology courses, both in terms of available staff and computing facilities. We’ve taught a course in CAD (Computer Aided Design/Drawing/Drafting) for some time and it has always been popular with students. The instructor has extensive experience in engineering and architecture and does a great job with the course. I have to wonder, though, as a geek who also has to pay the bills, if CAD is the best use of scarce resources. Read More >>

New Lincoln penny designs unveiled

In the first change in 50 years, the penny will have four new designs, each depicting different stages of Lincoln's life.

For the first time in 50 years, the penny is getting redesigned, with four versions coming next year to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth, the U.S. Mint announced Monday.

While the coin will continue to depict Lincoln's likeness on the front, the reverse side will bear one of four new designs, the Mint said. Read More >>

WebbyConnect

This year's WebbyConnect Summit will be from October 22-24 at the stunning Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel, in Dana Point, CA. Register Now as space will sell out fast!

For three can't-miss days, gather to exchange ideas, evaluate trends, explore the controversies, debate hot-button topics and see what's next in interactive media, entertainment and advertising, all in famous Webby style.

Rethink the idea of what a conference is and should be while sharing the vision and insights of Webby Award Winners and the Academy, and connecting with the people that matter most.

Why Attend?

Having reinvented the awards show, The Webby Awards bring its trademark flair and style to the staid world of industry conferences. WebbyConnect brings together Webby Award winners, Academy members, and leaders in fields such as entertainment, advertising, and politics for an exclusive, three-day gathering exploring and charting the future of the Internet and emerging media.

Set in beautiful Laguna Niguel, the Ritz Carlton offers breathtaking ocean views and unparalleled elegance, making WebbyConnect a unique conference experience.

Web 2.0 Expo New York

Web 2.0 Expo New York
September 16, 2008 - September 19, 2008

Web 2.0 Expo is a global annual gathering of technical, design, marketing, and business professionals who are building the next generation web. Web 2.0 Expo features the most innovative and successful Internet industry figures and companies providing attendees with examples of business models, development paradigms, and design strategies to enable mainstream businesses and new arrivals to the Web 2.0 world to take advantage of this new generation of services and opportunities. Web 2.0 Expo is co-produced by TechWeb and O'Reilly

Web 2.0 Expo is for the builders of the next generation web: designers, developers, entrepreneurs, marketers, business strategists, and venture capitalists, people who have experiences to share and a passion for learning - the hot new thing, lessons from failures, innovations and inspirations, and the practical applications of all of the above.

PhotoPlus Expo

PhotoPlus Expo - trade October 23, 2008 - October 25, 2008
Web Address: www.photoplusexpo.com/ppe/index.jsp

Designed for professionals in the photographic and imaging industries, PhotoPlus Expo showcases the latest advances in photography, both traditional and digital. Held annually at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, attendees have the opportunity to explore an inspiring array of photography, design and imaging products and services - everything from image capture and color management to retouching and storage - all from the industry's leading manufacturers.

The show also offers over 100 photography and design seminars and hands-on workshops taught by world-renowned experts with a focus on cutting-edge innovations in digital imaging products and techniques.

Google Chrome not yet on Mac

Generally I must say that all Mac OS X based browsers including Safari and the Intel optimized Firefox version are relatively slow. This is especially apparent when you run Windows XP under OS X in emulation using VMWare and try any browser, be it IE, FF or the brand spanking new Google browser Google Chrome. Windows based browsers are snappy and fast compared to a just acceptable performance on OS X. Read More or Comment>>>

The future is now: MultiTouch reveals touch-interactive LCDs

MultiTouch announced on Tuesday that the Philip K. Dick future seen in Minority Report is here. Actually, that's not true at all, but the style of computer interaction in that movie was the first thing I thought of when watching the demo of the MultiTouch Cell. Read More >>>

The five best new browser features in Google Chrome

TechRepublic has started kicking the tires on Google Chrome, the search giant’s entrance into the Web browser market. See our gallery of screen shots and our list of the five best new features that Chrome offers. Read More>>>

Blurb Photography.Book.Now

We're hosting Meet-ups in three cities around the globe. Hang out with industry peers, friends, the judges, symposia participants, and the Blurberati. And bring your books - everyone will want to see your work.

San Francisco

Awards Ceremony and Meet-up

Friday, September 19, 2008
5:30-8:30 pm (Awards: 6:30-7:15 pm)
RSVP Now

Bimbos 365 Club
1025 Columbus Avenue (at Chestnut Street)
San Francisco, CA 94133
415.474.0365
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London

Meet-up

Friday, October 10, 2008
5:30-8:30 pm
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Delfina Galleries
50 Bermondsey Street,
London SE1 3UD
+44 20 7564 2400
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New York

Meet-up

Wednesday, October 22, 2008
6:30-8:30 pm
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New Museum
235 Bowery, New York, NY 10002
212.219.1222
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Cologne

Date to be announced.

Sign up to get email updates as more details are confirmed.

Sony announces three all-in-one desktops

At a home theater show this week Sony announced three new all-in-one desktops along with a slew A/V receivers, LCD TVs and projectors, and Blu-ray players. All three AIOs offer Blu-ray drives, and the higher-end models offer rewritable BD drives.

The entry-level VAIO JS series has a 20.1-inch display, optional Blu-ray player, comes in three different colors, and will start at around $1,000. Sony hasn’t announced detailed specs for this model yet. Read More>>>

Adobe MAX 2008

Adobe MAX 2008
November 16-19
San Francisco, CA

Register now for MAX 2008, an event unlike any other. Its unique combination of education, interaction, and genuine fun continues to attract a larger, more exciting audience every year. The intensive training and extraordinary networking opportunities will give you a competitive edge. And you’ll not only expand your current skills, chances are you’ll discover something unexpected and new that really ignites your passion. Join us. Learn More>>>

Event highlights

MAX 2008 offers over 200 unique sessions and 50 labs in its Envision, Design, and Develop tracks, including special sessions for educational institutions focused on teaching web and interactive design, RIA technologies, and application development. Attendees interested in additional intensive training are encouraged to also register for one of the 11 full-day pre-event labs offered on Sunday (additional fees apply). The most popular MAX sessions fill very early, so be sure to register today to secure seats in your preferred sessions.

Some exciting sessions this year include:

• Adobe Roadmap: Video
• Adobe Roadmap: Web Experiences
• Aligning Higher Education with RIA Trends and Opportunities
• Building Your First Rich Internet Application with Flex 3
• Getting Started with ActionScript 3.0
• High-Performance ColdFusion
• How to Build a Mobile Business
• Maximizing Your Web Workflow
• Photoshop Essentials: New Features You Need to Know
• Using Adobe AIR as a Tool in Universities
• Using Adobe Flash to Bridge the Designer/Developer Barrier in
Education
• Video Basics: Video Production for the Web

First Look: 2Go Classmate PC laptop

TechRepublic has been examining ultraportable PCs throughout this year and the 2GoPC is the latest one. This Classmate PC laptopis an ultraportable with a twist -- it is designed for the children market. Read More>>>

Loaded: Google's new Chrome

Search giant launches its own browser.

Dell’s netbook arrives this week

Dell will announce its netbook, the Mini Inspiron 910, tomorrow, according to a story in today’s WSJ. The new netbook had been expected any day, but the details came to light after a partner, Box.net, a provider of online storage, sent an e-mail to the newspaper touting its work with Dell. Read More>>>

The all-new CNET is here!

CNET, the leading technology media site in the world, now makes it easier to find the trusted news, product reviews, downloads and videos that you care about. We spent months talking to users, tweaking and testing to improve CNET for our most important audience -- you. Visit the all-new CNET See what's new in quick tour

Note from Vdricra - I like the new face lift. It's more organized, well thought out and balanced.
Overall it looks more sophisticated. It was so bland before - I didn't even notice it needed work.

Chrome: Google's shiny new browser

The latest attack in the browser wars comes from an unexpected combatant: Google, and its new browser called Chrome. This open-source browser, built on the same engine that powers Safari and Android, sports a super-fast JavaScript rendering, and takes tabs to the next level. Get Chrome from Download.com. Read more