http://www.ecoustics.com/latest/links Latest links, updated every five minutes http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/182313 Inexpensive photo editor Ashampoo Photo Optimizer does a decent job of brightening dull pictures, but it offers very little control. Sun, 06 Dec 2009 07:38:00 -0500 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/605795.html Sun, 06 Dec 2009 04:33:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/news/183712 The revamped operating system answers some of users' wishes with its easier navigation and speed. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:53:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/news/183647 The Center for Democracy and Technology today launched a new Take Back Your Privacy site to help push for better privacy laws and controls. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:52:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/news/183616 You may be tempted to compare Microsoft's revamped mapping service to Google Maps, but if that's all you do, you'll overlook some of its best features. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:48:00 -0500 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/8301-17938_105-10406274-1.html?part=ecoustics-cnet We've taken the reigning champion of mobile devices, the Apple Newton Messagepad, out of retirement to put it up against a brand-new contender, its very own grandchild, the iPhone 3GS. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:44:43 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/news/183134 A revamped app offers more info and search options to identify your choices more easily. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:14:00 -0500 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/8301-17852_3-10404937-71.html?part=ecoustics-cnet While Facebook declares it is cash positive, IKEA shows how to make money by using Facebook's existing features in order to spread the word for a store opening in Malmo, Sweden. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:42:11 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/182840 Audiobook fans, it may be safe to assume, are not unlike ordinary readers. Bibliophiles and audiophiles are not mutually exclusive or hostile camps. Many book... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:30:15 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/news/182837 A record exec is being called out for not using communications technology that allegedly would have calmed a crowd. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:25:00 -0500 http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/34579/603767.html Before you get ready to line up in the freezing cold and risk being trampled over in search of a great Black Friday deal, here are a few things to keep in mind Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:42:00 -0500 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/8301-1023_3-10403346-93.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The company enlisted a branding consultancy to revamp its logo and brand attitude for its spinoff as a publicly traded company next month. Here's the first look at it. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:26:37 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/news/182750 Microsoft drops its Xbox LIVE Gold cover charge for the weekend to let the masses sample services like online multiplayer, Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, and Last.FM. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:15:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/news/182648 More than a million trojan-laden spam attacks are masquerading as a payment confirmation request. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:23:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/182596 For years, Wacom's graphics tablets have let digital artists and others dispense with a mouse in favor of an intuitive, precise pen. Now the company's newly... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:50:26 -0500 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/603244.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:07:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/news/182489 The fiercely competitive carriers return to court today to wrangle over Verizon's accusations in its ads. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:55:00 -0500 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/8301-13577_3-10400134-36.html?part=ecoustics-cnet Members of the social network are encouraged to install an app that lets them vote on which local nonprofit should get the grand prize in contest. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:04:00 -0500 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/2300-17938_105-10001892-1.html?tag=rsspr.6250243&part=ecoustics-cnet Croatian artist Robert Matysiak has created cute and quirky "Robolamps" made from plumbling supplies and colored lightbulbs. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:53:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/news/182342 Revamped online translation service also offers text-to-speech translation and improved handling on non-Roman languages. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:32:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/hemag/reviews/21416 McIntosh is commemorating its 60th anniversary with 120 sets of its legendary C22 stereo preamplifier and MC75 monoblock power amplifiers for the U. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:05:29 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/secrets/digital-cameras/724 Up until the past year, the sensors in HD video cameras were just barely enough in pixel count (2,073,600) to get 1920 x 1080 video. That has changed now, and camera manufacturers are putting sensors in their HD video cameras that have a much higher pixel count. The main reason is so that consumers can take high resolution snapshots with their video cameras, similar to the high resolution photos they can get from dedicated digital snapshot cameras. The serendipity is that the high resolution image can be downsampled to 1920 x 1080 rather than there being only just over 2 megapixels to start with, and this gives a sharper video image. The JVC GZ-HM400U is just such a camera, with its 10.3 megapixel sensor. Have a look at our review to see how it performed. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/8301-13846_3-10397896-62.html?part=ecoustics-cnet Gaming start-up is bridging the gap between MMOs and social networks with compelling results. Is the future of gaming Flash-based vampires? Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:55:00 -0500 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/8301-13526_3-10397383-27.html?part=ecoustics-cnet Grooveshark is a great source for sampling live shows before you buy them. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:10:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/news/182160 AT&T continues to wage its battle against the Verizon 3G marketing campaign. AT&T is drawing more attention to the ads and making a big deal over nothing. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:41:00 -0500