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Sep 2, 2010 Technology
In today's Digital Dispatch:
Navteq tries to make GPS directions more 'human' (cnet)
…Rather than say, "turn right in 150 feet," as current GPS devices do now, Navteq's system gives directions based on landmarks. The instructions will include "turn right after the yellow shop," or "turn right at the traffic signal," the company said in a statement.
Google Making Extraordinary Counteroffers To Stop Flow Of Employees To Facebook (TechCrunch)
…One recent Googler, we’ve confirmed, was recently offered a counter offer he couldn’t refuse (except he did). He was offered a 15% raise on his $150,000 mid level developer salary, quadruple the stock benefits and…wait for it…a $500,000 cash bonus to stay for a year. He took the Facebook offer anyway.
Mercedes-Benz updates mbrace app with fancy pants 'Concierge' service (engadget)
…Mercedes-Benz just announced a new app that connects its in-car navigation systems with its customers' iPhones.
BeamAtic Premium headlights might be the next big thing (ubergizmo)
…will rely on an on-board camera and selected image processing software which is capable of tracking oncoming vehicles, while featuring several movable dousers attached to the headlights to deflect light so that it will not bother others who share the road with you.
Flash Coming to the iPhone? Skyfire Submits First Mobile Browser to Apple Capable of Playing Flash Video (skyfire)
Skyfire is submitting a mobile browser to Apple’s App Store capable of playing Flash video while adhering to all Apple’s guidelines regarding HTML5 open-video standards on Apple devices.
Police embrace Twitter but lack strategy (BizReport)
A new study from the Canadian Association of Police on Social Media takes a look at the Tweeting habits of cops and their agencies in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. It transpires they're doing a cracking job but, as with other corporate users, could do with putting social media policies in place.
Lighter Side: Unhear It' – Get One Annoying Song Out of Your Head With Another (urlesque)
Unhear It is a simple website with a simple goal: To get the annoying earworming song out of your head.
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Cuttix is a rectangular 2D sheet and panel layout optimization software with multi-processor (multi-core) support and multi-material support using high speed nesting sheet layout algorithm. Cuttix provides both guillotine and nesting (freestyle) cutting optimization.
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Cuttix 1.1.744.1014 (Windows)
Sep 2, 2010 Internet
Sony NWZ-S544 Walkman Video Converter enables you to convert MPG, MPEG, MPEG2, SWF, FLV, VOB, MOD, MP4, H.264, M4V, AVI, WMV, 3GP, 3GPP, MOV, DivX, XviD, QuickTime Video, DV, MJPG, MJPEG, MPV, and HD video to Sony NWZ-S544 Walkman video format.
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Sep 2, 2010 Internet
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R10Cipher IV 4.1.4 (Mac)
Sep 2, 2010 Internet
File Courier is an automatic digital delivery solution for remote and local destinations with email notifications, file compression, lo-res PDF creation and other professional features. Key features: Deliver files and folders to FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Secure WebDAV, Amazon S3, MobileMe and local destinations Automatic email notifications based on powerful variable templatesAutomatic zip and disk image compression Encrypt disk images with passwords Deliver files by email Create low-res PDF automatically and attach to email Attach files from specific subfolder to email Detailed history of all deliveries Destination codes for automatic delivery Note: Qualified beta-testers will receive a free copy of File Courier. Please read the beta Read Me file for more info.
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File Courier 2.0b7 (Mac)
Sep 2, 2010 Internet
Sony Dash Video Converter enables you to convert MPG, MPEG, MPEG2, SWF, FLV, VOB, MOD, MP4, H.264, M4V, AVI, WMV, 3GP, 3GPP, MOV, DivX, XviD, QuickTime Video, DV, MJPG, MJPEG, MPV, and HD video to Sony Dash video format. Convert video to MP3, WAV, OGG, AAC Convert video to 3GP, 3G2, FLV Convert DVD to MP4, WMV, AVI. Support preview and take Snapshot function After load video files, click and item to play it on the left screen and click the “snapshot” button to capture your favorite image while playing
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KingConvert Sony Dash Video Converter 5.3 (Windows)
Sep 2, 2010 Internet
Easy Bing Maps Downloader is a tool that can automatically download the Bing Maps images to your PC. It can download the small tiles and save them to your hard disk, including the normal maps, satellite maps and hybrid maps.
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Easy Bing Maps Downloader 6.50 (Windows)
Sep 2, 2010 Free Downloads
MonitorMyMac takes timed snapshots of your computer Screen(s) and / or takes snapshots from your connected Webcam. These images are stored locally (or remotely) and are also optionally uploaded to your FTP server meaning they can they be accessed from anywhere with Internet Access. MonitorMyMac is genuinely useful, good value and fun: See what happened on your computer, or in your office / room when you were absent Verify that your children are not doing something they shouldn’t be on their computer Monitor your Goldfish / Bird / Tortoise while you are on holiday Capture an image of the person stealing your computer Provide a visual record of what you were doing and when – ideal for billing those ‘lost hours’ Create a Quicktime Movie of the days images as a visual journal and lots more …
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MonitorMyMac 1.3.1 (Mac)
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