July 9, 2008
Blogging Idol picks up his winnings
IT World Canada
Don Sheppard, IT World Canada’s recently announced Blogging Idol winner, comments on the iPhone situation.
“It’s interesting watching the news on this one (iPhone). Lots of free advertising from what I can see. Rates are higher than the USA, no doubt, but I wonder if that’s at least partly because their market is so much bigger? And now we have the Samsung/Bell response – another choice.”
What’s next for the MacBook Air?
ZD Net
Jason D. O’Grady includes thoughts on Brook Crothers’ blog at CNet regarding potential updates to Apple’s MacBook Air.
“A processor update is also likely to Intel’s 45 nanometer “Montevino” some time in the fall, when the Small Form Factor (SFF) version of the chip gets released. One of the biggest knocks on the MacBook Air is its sealed battery, but switching to a more traditional user-replaceable battery bay might compromise the MBA’s record thinness. Still, it could be an area that Apple might consider enhancing to make the MBA more appealing to frequent travelers.”
Toyota adds solar power to hybrid
Techdirt
Mike Masnick outlines what Toyota’s plans are around adding solar panels to some of their hybrid vehicles.
“Toyota…is apparently preparing to make that hybrid a bit more hybrid: it’s going to add solar panels to some models, using the solar energy to power air conditioning. Now, how long will it be until Toyota figures out a way to use wind power as well?”