Google Phone is Real

Mar 15, 2007 | asides, blog

A Google executive has confirmed the existence of a Google Phone project.  Some analysts believe this is a different project than has been reported in recent weeks, focusing on developing countries a viable affordable smartphone option.

Via: Phone Scoop – Google Exec Says Company Is Working On Phone

More Computer Choices

Mar 15, 2007 | asides, blog

Warner Crocker has a quick post over at GottaBeMobile showing two new Asus devices.  One is a UMPC with a keyboard, the other, a new Tablet PC.  Since I’m soon going to be in the market for a laptop replacement, I’m highly interested in a UMPC with a keyboard!

Via: GottaBeMobile – Asus Intros a Rugged Tablet PC and UMPC with Keyboard

New Bedouins – The Mobile Lifestyle

Mar 11, 2007 | asides, blog

If ever there was an article that summed up my idea of what work 2.0 is, this article at SFGate.com does.  Since one of my top goals for 2007 is starting my own consulting firm, this article sums up the direction I’ll be taking in running the company from day to day.

Via: SFGate.com – Where neo-nomads’ ideas percolate

Lots of action on twitter 3/11/2007

Mar 11, 2007 | asides, blog

Twitter traffic has increased tremendously this weekend – fantastic tool.  I started the weekend with about 3 friends, and now am approaching 25.  The point isn’t so much making friends as it is participating.  It’s also great for leaning new things, news (nothing is faster), and gathering contacts.  Highly recommended.

Hosting Outage

Mar 11, 2007 | asides, blog

Looks like GoDaddy was down for some time today – I only noticed it about 30 minutes before it came back online.  Frustrating – they’ve been pretty darn good for the past year+.

New feeds because of Twitter

Mar 11, 2007 | asides, blog

Well, I’ve added at least a dozen new feeds to Google Reader, simply because of Twitter.  With only a mention and a link, I’ve discovered many new sources that I find interesting.  Fantastic!