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  • Apple Announcements

    At Apple's Big Music Event, several announcements were made that may change the way people use music... again.

    First the iPod, the device that changed the fabric of music culture (iTunes will outsell CDs this year) got a new look. The iPod Nano got a touchscreen and the new iTouch got a front facing camera so that they too could participate in Facetime.

    iTunes 10 now features Ping which is Apple’s social music network. iOS 4.2 for the iPad will allow you to wirelessly stream your music with Airplay.

    And last but not least... Netflix. Apple TV now allows you to stream movies directly from Netflix making Apple TV instantly go from zero to hero

  • Small Business Job Churn

    8/30/10 Cartwheel Small Business Blog

  • Free phone calls from your Gmail account

    Google just scored a few more brownie points. You can now make free calls to the US and Canada from your Gmail account. This comes in handy for a new generation who do not have landlines. It works by talking directly into Gmail similar to Gchat. The quality is also very good similar to Gchat because they claim they use the same echo cancellation software.

    So how does it work? Well, apparently you get a Gmail phone number and you can make free calls to the US and Canada. You can also make international calls for what Google calls a “competitive rate”.

    And how do you receive calls? If you are in Gmail when a caller calls, their number will pop up and you can answer the call from there. Also, you can switch to Gchat or your other Google Voice options. Will this work from mobile phones on Wifi? One can only hope.

    The feature will be rolling out in the next couple days. Google is also putting phone booths on campuses and airports so people can try it out.

  • Apple fights against jailbroken devices

    In its next move to control the world, or at least let you know that you don't control the devices you purchase, Apple has filed for a patent to wipe all jailbroken devices. While its reason for the patent was stated "to protect devices from thieves", they also slipped this wording into the document "and unauthorized users" who engage in "hacking, jailbreaking, unlocking, or removal of a SIM card" Apple writes that it will send the users emails or texts before the phone is wiped. This patent could also allow Apple to activate your phone and capture your location... talk about invasion of privacy, it will be interesting to see if they are granted this patent.

  • Landing a Client on the Cheap

    8/18/10 Cartwheel Small Business Blog

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  • Malware strikes, even on reliable sites

    In mid-March, two reputable news blogs were targets of malware cks served up. ds on their sites. At the Drudge Report and TechCrunch, some JavaScript ads set off malware and virus warnings on users' computers. The malware looks to have been pushed through by ad networks that were placing banner advertisements on both sites. To deal with the vulnerabilities, both sites have resorted to displaying only static images (rather than moving, interactive ads) until the source of the malicious ads is determined. Drudge and TechCrunch weren't the only sites victim to the attack - apparently, several sites hosting ads from one network were subject to bad banners being displayed online.

    The moral of the story? Even at trusted sites, it's possible to become a victim of malware. Protect youself by using a safe browser (such as FireFox), updating all browsers to the most current version (if you're using Internet Explorer 6, or 7, upgrade to IE8 right away), setting your computer to run all automatic system updates, and using a reliable anti-virus program like TrendMicro or Microsoft Security Essentials (which is less full-featured, but free).

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