Simon Fell > Its just code
Saturday, October 05, 2002
PocketSOAP installer changes
A heads up, Its extremely likely that the next release of PocketSOAP will use a NSIS installer, rather than the current MSI stuff.
Gnews2RSS
Julian Bond has a google news search 2 RSS widget, (PHP) source is available as well if you want to run your own copy, cool.
Wireless charger
I would love one of these for all my desks. One less thing to think about: my cell phone, camera, powerbook all would be recharged while they sit on my desk, and I don't have to physically plug them into a bunch of tangled cords!
True Mobility.[deeje.com]
"Fresh from the 'used to be sci-fi' file, you may soon be able to charge your mobile gadgets without the use of any wires, ports, connectors, or cradles. MobileWise, a California-based semiconductor company, is demonstrating a product called the Wire-Free-Electricity Base, a large mousepad-like mat that sits on the desktop. When combined with a Wire-Free-Electricity Adapter that is mounted in or on mobile devices, you can charge and power devices like cell phones, PDAs, and laptops just by setting them on top of the pad. MobileWise won[base ']t sell this technology directly to consumers; instead, it is looking to partner with vendors that will integrate it into devices or sell add-on adapters." [PDABuzz.com]
This is quickly becoming a high priority on my list. The battery on the notebook is nearing death; it's down to 20 minutes without a power cord, and that's if you make it a candlelight dinner and talk nice to it first. The house has wireless internet access but more and more, I find myself tethered to a power outlet. This particular product may not be the most ideal solution, but I need this next step!
[The Shifted Librarian]
Last update: 2/9/2003; 5:36:22 PM.
