Logitech has introduced its new line of mid-range Logitech AudioStation Express portable speakers for your iPods.

The AudioStation Express speakers runs both on AC power or on AA batteries for outdoors use. The speakers also recharge the iPod battery when When powered by the included AC adaptor.

The speaker meets the Universal Dock Adaptor specification from Apple and current and future iPods with a dock connector on the base will be compatible to play your music through the AudioStation Express. Using its video output jack, located on the back of the speakers, you can even watch your iPod photos and movies on TV. The speaker also features an auxiliary(3.5mm) input that allows you to use with earlier iPod models as well as with other older audio devices, including CD, MP3 and portable DVD players.

The Logitech AudioStation Express speakers will be available in the US and Europe in October and will have a suggested retail price of $129.99.


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Google is soon to launch free citywide Wi-Fi, Internet service to everyone in its Silicon Valley home town Mountain View.

This move would make Mountain View the largest US city with free Internet Access. There are more than 72000 people living in this city, which is just 35 miles down south of SFO. The population has swelled to about 100000 people during the day.

"We are not concerned about being able to handle the load," said Chris Sacca, a Google executive who oversaw the Mountain View project. "We think we have built a pretty cool, robust network."

Wi-Fi networks are even been planned in many other cities, including Philadelphia and Chicago, but most of those envision charging. Google invested a million in this project.


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Trendnet a California based network equipment maker, has produced a portable Bluetooth phone for Skype that works remarkably.


This Bluetooth VoIp Phone Kit provides a cost effective solution that allows you to make phone calls anywhere around the world by taking advantage of SkypeOut features. You could also use it at Wi-Fi hotspots or in a hotel room with a laptop. It will work up to 100 meters away from the computer. The range will be less if you are using it inside your home which involves signals going through walls and other obstacles.

The VoIP Phone kit (TVP-SP1BK) includes a feather light, candy bar size portable phone(5.6 x 1.78 x 0.9 in., 3.5 oz.) and a USB Bluetooth adapter that plugs into your laptop or a desktop computer. The kit costs between $67.14 and $110.
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Google is now offering to track the music you listen to on your computer, later you can publish that information anonymously for anyone to view. The new Google Labs program is called Google Music Trends.


In order to try this service you must have a Gmail account and Google Talk. Once logged on to Google Talk, add a check mark next to the Google Music Trends option in its Settings menu.

Each time you listens to a song on iTunes, the song information is registered by Google Music Trends via Google Talk. It also supports Winamp, Microsoft Windows Media Player and Yahoo Music Jukebox.

Google thinks that this tracking is like casting a vote, but more specifically, Music Trends monitors and collects information on the music you listen to on your computer.


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Yahoo announced the launch of its new AT&T Yahoo Photos, a web based photo service, offering better conveniences at sharing photo collections, including digital photos.


Yahoo Photos is the most ambitious Web based photo sharing, organizing and editing service. It is clearly inspired by the Yahoo owned Flickr service, but it is different, and aimed at a broader audience, with more feature rich. And in many ways, it is a sterling example of how sophisticated and powerful browser based services have gotten, since it feels a lot like desktop based tools, sports elegant with drag-and-drop functionality, and offers unlimited online storage for your photos at full resolution. The sharing features, which let you share or restrict pictures on an album or photo-by-photo basis, are cool, too.

Users can also now order prints online for pickup at local stores, place ship-to-home orders, or order personalized photo gifts .

AT&T said the service functions much like a desktop application but offers the combination of remote access from any Web-connected computer, with no software download required.


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Over the past few days AdSense ads in Internet Explorer 6 or 7 were prompted to install third party software specifically the video ads, may be prompting 3rd party software, like Windows Media player or Apple QuickTime, to install on your computer.

AdSenseAdvisor confirmed and said "We experienced some technical issues that caused some visitors using IE to see download prompts for third-party add-ons or plug-ins," said a Google representative in response to questions. "Our engineers resolved the issue right away so ad serving is now back to normal."

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Yahoo has released Sign-in Seal to Protect its users against password theft.


A sign-in seal is a secret message or photo that Yahoo! will display only on your computer where you created this seal. You need to look for it every time you sign in to make sure you are on a genuine Yahoo! website. If you see no message, photo, or colors are different, then you may have landed on a phishing site.

What is phishing?: Phishing is an attempt to steal your password and private account info. Phishers can set up fake web sites that look like those of trusted companies like Yahoo! to trick you into disclosing your user name and password.

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Google Analytics is a popular website traffic statistics tracker was available only by invitation only. After the free initial launch, the overwhelming public response led to the closure of further new accounts and now it is reopened again on an invitation basis.

According to Google Analytics weblog now they are providing instant access to anyone interested in tracking their sitestats.

When we founded Urchin we actually had an ad-based business model where we were able to give the product away for free. It did not last and we eventually went with a paid model. But when our company was acquired in April 2005 we worked with Google to determine a way to give it away for free again, this time with no ads. By doing this, we are able to give all websites -- large and small -- the tools you need to better serve your customers, make more money, and improve the web experience for everyone.

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Google launched printable online coupons on its Google Maps.

Now While searching for local information, discount coupons from businesses are now displayed on Google Maps search results and business listing pages. These coupons can be printed out directly from a computer and redeemed at a store location of a neighborhood or local business. For users of Google Maps, coupons provide additional relevant business information and ultimately contribute to a better local search experience. For businesses, coupons provide another way to reach customers online.

Google has partnered with Val-pak, one of the leading direct marketing companies in North America, to provide coupons from current Val-pak advertisers on Google Maps.

These coupons include savings from local businesses throughout the United States including dry cleaners, dentists, vets, pizza places, car washes, oil changes, handymen and home remodelers. New coupons from Val-pak advertisers are added on a nightly basis to ensure the most recent offers are available immediately to consumers.


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