• Adobe AIR

    By Posted on 11.9.2008 Comments

    AIR’s programming tools let developers create snazzy desktop applications that connect to the Web. Because these apps aren’t confined to a browser window, they have more capabilities than ordinary online services. For instance, an eBay program runs in the background, so you can automatically receive auction updates without having to hit “refresh page.” And they can save files to your hard drive for offline viewing. adobe.com

    11.21.2008 at 12:18am - Comment by yo2man

    Cool nice... ...Still like browsers better.

  • Electronic Arts/Maxis Spore

    By Posted on 11.11.2008 Comments

    Spore gives players a new thrill: They can create and share nearly every object in the computer game, from beasts to flying saucers. To make that possible, engineers had to give people the tools to not just play the game, but design it as well.

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    11.21.2008 at 12:16am - Comment by yo2man

    Spore was downloaded into all the computers of my school's lab so everyone could play it and learn graphic and animation. I had a pretty fun time except the game got messed up and couldn't get connection and no one could play anymore. Can anyone help me?

  • Entertainment & Gaming

    House of the Future (Take Two)

    By Posted on 2.13.2008 1 Comments

    This week, Disney announced that it will reveal a $15 million, 5000-square-foot house of the future thats full of gadgets, and boasts smart countertops capable of recognizing the groceries you set down, and then suggesting recipes. (Boy, that sounds, umm, annoying.) The house will be unveiled in May as part of Tomorrowland, and will also include four actors playing a family of four, and demonstrating the homes coolest features.

    2.20.2008 at 10:14pm - Comment by yo2man

    WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want to live in that big new tech house. I think Disney will get alot of new costomers to.



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