Category Archives: The Web

iGoogle updated!

Cool, when I opened my browser this morning I saw that iGoogle looked differently. The main two changes on myGoogle (whoahahaha, what a joke) are: “Tab” navigation on the left to switch between Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Reader, Google Docs … Continue reading

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Mind my map – map my mind

Nothing new under the sun, but while redefining the concept of GarageTV I started using MindMeister. I normally use PNotes to keep my todo’s on file, DokuWiki for the keeping my random notes and a real pen and paper for … Continue reading

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That’s what I call a video player…

I came across this player on the website of The New York Times (The URL hints the subject I was searching on :p): Player with transcript, check points and timeline. An idea for GarageTV?

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Mozilla Firefox 3.1 Beta 1 released!

Seems that it contains some nice features, but the biggest improvement might be TraceMonkey. Get a full overview/review of features at MozillaLinks. Ars Technica has had a first look too.

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Google’s Chrome declining in popularity

A post on Slashdot states that Google Chrome is losing users. It started with a 4% market share and is now just above 1.5%. Seems logical to me. The browser was announced with a lot of attention by the media … Continue reading

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“Google Image thumbnails infringe on copyright” says German court

German courts ruled that making a thumbnail of copyrighted material to improve search results is an infringement of the copyright and so not legal. (As I would say it in my own words.) Sorry, but this takes it a little … Continue reading

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YouTube adds full-length television shows

Historically, YouTube has hosted a bewildering and attractive variety of video clips, the vast majority of which have been less than ten minutes in length. YouTube announced on Friday that it had finalized a deal with CBS to offer shows … Continue reading

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Belgian version of YouTube

There is a Belgian version of YouTube coming (in 2009?)! Do I have to fear for my job now? Shall GarageTV withstand the competition of a Belgian YouTube version? Only time will tell… Article on DeRedactie.be (Dutch)

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From Russia With Love: mp3zr

Another reason why you gotta love Russians: http://mp3zr.com Search and listen to thousands (even millions?) of MP3s… Very nice for previewing a CD etc before buying it!

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