Vlad

searchmash = Google’s next generation search interface; it combines web, image, blog and wikipedia search within an unified AJAX-enabled interface.

And you can add it to FF’s search bar:

http://khoury.brazil.googlepages.com/SearchMash.html

Could there be some connection between this Dilbert comic and ShieldZone‘s self-healing iPod covers recently shown at Macworld?

With the recent announcement of Apple’s IPhone one question comes to mind: how much will Apple pay to Cisco for the trademark. According to Cisco’s News Release and Charlie Giancarlo’s declaration (Linksys president – Linksys, which was bougth by Cisco, is actually the owner of the IPhone trademark) it seems that there is some draft agreement but it hasn’t been inked yet:

Given Apple’s numerous requests for permission to use Cisco’s iPhone trademark over the past several years and our extensive discussions with them recently, it is our belief that with their announcement today, Apple intends to agree to the final document and public statement that were distributed to them last night and that addressed a few remaining items. We expect to receive a signed agreement today.

What do you think? How much will they pay?

UPDATE (via argumente): It seems the agreement wasn’t inked and Cisco filed for lawsuit. From Cisco’s SVP Mark Chandler’s comments:

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Cisco owns the iPhone trademark.

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Fundamentally we wanted an open approach. We hoped our products could interoperate in the future.

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This lawsuit is about Cisco’s obligation to protect its trademark in the face of a willful violation. Our goal was collaboration. The action we have taken today is about not using people’s property without permission.

Happy New 2007 my dear (and few) readers!

I came across Weather Bonk via Google Operating System and was surprised to see the closest webcam to Bucharest was in Thessaloniki. WTF?!?!?! With a swift move I’ve added one of my favourites (and will add more as soon as I get a chance).

But I call on all my (Romanian or not) readers: get bonking!!! Share the webcams you know, put them on the map! It is tons of fun!

update: I couldn’t figure out how to set myX webcams up so that the preview image is displayed properly… anybody?

Vio‘s been busy lately and for a good reason: together with the other guys at Sety they’ve launched www.flickrcombat.com. That’s the best place to seek out new and interesting pictures on Flickr and to rate them against each other. So, no matter if you’re into Babes, Cars, Landscapes, Arts, cute Cats & Dogs or Guys (wtf!?), make sure you pay them a visit.

Just take good care as it’s quite addictive! And with lots of new pictures added each day and new features expected soon I’m sure it will be a blast.

Link: www.flickrcombat.com – Combat NOW!