New Offerings from Google and ThinkGeek

Some interesting offerings from Google and ThinkGeek for you fools on this April 1st. 

Google launched a new product for April 1st, 2011.

Google Motion allows Gmail users to navigate their inbox simply by moving their body Microsoft Kinect style

Also from the overlords of the internet -- the usually private folks on Google's Search team detail what it is like being an auto-completer. 

ThinkGeek, not to be outdone, launched some products of their own. These include

The world famous Bonsai Kitty, previously only available in Japan.

An actual USB powered portal to the Netherworld.

and of course, Angry Birds Pork Rinds

Of course time to find April 1st offerings was limited because Woot's new play for the right to buy business model ate up some of the day.

Coral Gables Miami Tornado(?) March 10th, 2010

We at SDSol Technologies are programmers and computer specialists, not weather-people, so I will hold off on calling this a tornado, but circling air definitely just picked up the dumpster outside the office and threw it into a car.

Coral Gables Tornado?

Good to see all the UPS kick on and no data was lost when the power went out. :)



Miami web development 
Miami computer repair 

Browser and SERP updates from your friends at Microsoft

The folks at Minyanville have an interesting write up on Microsoft's movements in web and search.

"Just when Microsoft (MSFT) seems to have forever lost its status as the default choice for anything, it's poised to release a new version of its Internet browser and a new version of its search engine, and both look like compelling alternatives to Google's (GOOG) current offerings."

Interesting read, and I always value the financial analysts perspective on IT/web issues. 

What would Microsoft, or anyone else for that matter, need to do to get you to make the switch from Google?

Use SSL Wherever Possible

Learn from Ashton and use SSL wherever it is offered. You never know what sort of weirdos may be on your network listening in. This includes Twitter and Facebook folks!

Stay safe my friends.

Shallow Thoughts Tech Round-Up

I'm not really one for musing (they call if fall because the leaves fall from the trees...) but there are a few quick items worth mentioning:

• The Verizon iPhone is in store today. I am hearing the dedicated souls that stood in line ahead of time didn’t need to. Not selling well at all. Why? Also case makers are none too happy over the slight shift in the ‘silence’ button. 
• Next week Jeopardy! pits man vs. machine as IBM’s Watson squares off against humans Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter. Who wins? Can I tailgate for this?
• The iPad 2 is being manufactured. Will it replace my Samsung Galaxy Tab? Doubt it. 
• What does everyone think of the Gawker redesign? I guess since everyone copied their old they need something new.

Let me know.

Gonzalo Sanabria for Coral Gables City Commissioner Group 4

We at SDSol Technologies are proud to support Gonzalo Sanabria in the upcoming election for Coral Gables City Commissioner, Group 4.

There are about 1,000 reasons why Gonzalo is the man for the job, I'll post a detailed recommendation once I can narrow those down to the ten best reasons, but in the meantime see below for some useful links.

Gonzalo Sanabria for Coral Gables City Commissioner, Group 4.
Request an absentee ballot from the Miami-Dade Election Department.
City of Coral Gables Website 

Vote for Gonzalo on Tuesday, April 12^th 

Extended After-Market Warranties Youtube Video

Congrats to Protection Headquarters on their new YouTube video and thanks to our designer for a stellar job. Everything was done in house, happy with the results. Contact us if you need something similar.

Links!
View the extended after-market warranty video. 
Subscribe to their after-market warranty blog
Receive a free electronics or home warranty quote. 

Enjoy!