Microsoft is on the way to release its Office for Mac

Microsoft sneak peak offer of Office for Mac will be available later this year. Microsoft has Previewed Office for Mac in San Francisco lately. It includes new connections to Microsoft services which will help users collaborate more effectively.

Its new tools allow users to work on Ms Office files from different locations via a Microsoft Office Web Application connection (though its beta now). Throough Web Application documents are stored in the user’s Windows Live ID account or Microsoft SharePoint.

This office application for Mac Ribbon represents an evolution of the Office 2008 Elements Gallery, leveraging the classic Mac menu and standard toolbar. Users can collapse the ribbon and the toolbar to get more screen space.

It also have Co-authoring feature which will remove confusion from having multiple versions of documents. It also facilitates real-time status updates to users.

With the new design, Microsoft intends to make it easier to find new and frequently used commands.

Google proposing affordable ultra-fast broadband network in US

Though Ultra-fast broadband networks are available in some selected sector in USA, but they aren’t yet available for mass people. Google Inc. is now planning to build an affordable ultra-fast broadband network to connect mass people in USA through the Internet. It will also intend to provide a platform for outside developers. Beside, Google will let Internet service providers sell their own services over its network.

Google said its testbed fiber-optic network will deliver speeds of 1 gigabit per second which would be roughly 50 to 300 times faster than most U.S. homes cable and fiber-optic networks to the Internet today.
It will enable consumers to download a high-definition, full-length feature film in less than five minutes. Google hope this broadband connection will help students to collaborate with classmates around the world while watching live 3D video of a university lecture.

Google’s ultra-fast broadband service is now prepared to sell access directly to consumers.

Google Buzz: an entirely new world in Gmail

Recently Google has introduced a new product called Google Buzz into integrated Gmail service. It operates on desktop computers, the iPhone and phones that run Google Android.

The social media service offers its users to share and see contents (photos, links, status, messages, and so on) from other sites such as Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and Picasa. Through Google Buzz, public updates will also be available to search engines. The firm has also integrated it with its mapping service and mobile platforms.

It is not the first time Google has tried to launch a social network. In 2004, it released Orkut. Recently Google Inc. has signed deal to buy a San Francisco based Internet search and social networking company named Aardvark.

Google Buzz pitches Google directly against rival networks such as Facebook, which has nearly 400 million users since. Buzz’s primary target is to capture its regular 170 million Gmail users.
Google’s Rival Yahoo has already offered a social service like Twitter and Flickr from inside their Yahoo Mail page.

Valid XHTML flash embed code

You’ll be disheartened for the first time when you attempt to validate your flash embedded html page on W3C. Here is the basic structure for valid swf embed code:

<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="movie.swf" width="250" height="25">
	<param name="movie" value="movie.swf" />
</object>

It’s often a big pain after embedding YouTube (or any other) videos, cos your page will no longer be W3 valid! There are many free online tools to convert youtube embed code to valid xhtml format. You may try this one from tools4noobs. It works great.

Symbian has switched to Open-source version of Software

Symbian software is used on more than 330 million phones around the world. It powers the most smart phones in the world. It is facing new competition in the smart phone arena from Apple Inc.’s iPhone and Google Inc.’s Android system. Between these Android is freely available for anyone to use. Now, the Symbian Foundation planned to release, a large part of the software for free.

This open-source version of the software is known as Symbian 3, and supersedes Series 60. It has now completed the largest-ever conversion of proprietary software to “open source,” which means the source code, or blueprint for the software, is available to anyone.

Symbian foundation was set up in 2008 after Nokia Corp. Nokia decided to give the software away to make it more popular with other manufacturers, a move not uncommon in the technology world.

Analysts say Symbian, which has more than 10 years of development behind it, is starting to look outdated and has lagged in supporting must-have new features like touch screens. This version of software deletes incorrect reference to Series 40, which is still owned by Nokia.

iPad: Apple’s advanced technology in a magical and revolutionary device

iPad is a whole new kind of device by Apple. Apple believes this new tablet PC will be the killer Web browsing device, the best way to read newspapers and magazines, perfect way to watch movies on the go, ruling portable gaming devices Because of its large, high-resolution LED-backlit IPS display, Multi-Touch screen, powerful Apple-designed chip.

iPad is thin and light enough to take anywhere (The screen is 9.7 inches measured diagonally. At just 1.5 pounds and 0.5 inch thin). Its battery backup is Upto 10 hours. With built-in 802.11n, iPad takes advantage of the fastest Wi-Fi networks. iPad also comes with Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology, letting you connect to devices like wireless headphones or the Apple Wireless Keyboard. iPad will also be available in a 3G model with superfast data speeds up to 7.2 Mbps.

Through this one can get a fast connection for surfing the web, downloading email, or getting directions. The powerful built-in speaker of iPad produces rich, full sound perfect for watching a movie or listening to music. iPad also comes with a headphone jack and a built-in microphone. iPad pricing starts from $499 to $829.
With all the magical combinations, iPad is claimed as a advanced and revolutionary device.

Under Windows 7 laptop reduces more battery life

Based on various forum posts, users are claiming that battery life running out very quickly after a laptop is upgraded from an older OS to Windows 7. Reports of battery life dropping to 15 or 30 minutes of life are not uncommon, and users afflicted with the issue often receive a warning from Windows urging them to “consider replacing your battery. Some have complained that their laptop battery has been permanently damaged as part of the upgrade.

Microsoft is now acknowledging that the problem is real and not isolated. Microsoft has confirmed that it is investigating the cause of dramatically reduced battery run time on laptops running Windows 7.

And it happens most of the world, almost 92000 search entries of Google search for the error message “consider replacing your battery.”

Goojje launches in after Google’s warning to leave china

A new search engine named Goojje has appeared in China. In Mandarin word “jiejie” (sounds like “goojje”) means older sister. While Goojje sounds like “sister”, the word Google sounds similar to the Mandarin word gege, which means “big brother”. Goojje has a message on its site which reads: “Sister was very happy when brother gave up the thought of leaving and stayed for sister”.

This site also contains very similar branding to Google. Goojje’s search results appear to be filtered for sensitive content in accordance with Chinese regulations.

Google said that hackers had tried to infiltrate its software coding and the e-mail accounts of Chinese human rights activists. Google warned to leave china unless the the China government relaxed censorship.

Flicka on Android Market is knocking at

Flickr.com is going to introduce its aptitude through Flicka on Android phone.

With Flicka, one can customize notifications to get immediate notification about the new Flickr contact uploads, Flickr mail, Photo stream comments, in your Android notifications bar.  Favorite (or any photo) can be viewed, and set the photo as your Android wallpaper or contact icon by this.  Flicka gives you the ability to quick and powerful searches on Flickr browse, add, and remove Flickr contacts  and easy upload content directly from your phone to Flickr. Its “Share” feature, allowing you to easily upload new photos or video to Flickr with a single tap. It also facilitates Custom photo slideshow and wallpaper slideshow on Android background wallpaper cycle between specific Flickr photos.

By signing up to the official Flicka mailinglist you can get notified of Flicka’s release on the Android Market.  To get the full advantage of Flickr, user should use a JavaScript-enabled browser and install the latest version of the Macromedia Flash Player.

Search Stories: Google’s new look and feel of marketing campaign

As Google has about 70 percent market share in search, it hardly needs to attract users. But last week Google has launched half dozen of short videos called “search stories” which look suspiciously like commercials posted on its blog and YouTube.

Cheermobile (My Favorite)

This Search Stories are titled like Parisian Love, Mad to Live, Batman, Newbie, Potholes, and High School. Google has launched these videos in a common tag line “Search on” to have the look and feel of a marketing campaign and give the feel of belongingness of Google homepage to its users. IT also stresses a variety of Google products, such as mapping, video, price comparisons, email and more. Some people are smelling  that the Search Stories are for the $100 million marketing push by Microsoft launched for its Bing search service, but Google said that it was feeling all warm and fuzzy and decided to make some kids-let’s-put-on-a-show videos and simply avoided the debate.