Thursday, September 10, 2009

Google bumps up size of search box



Google has enlarged its search box size.

New Apple iPod Nanos Unveiled With Camera and More


Apple CEO Steve Jobs takes to the stage once again to demo the new camera and FM tuner-equipped iPod Nanos
Apple on Wednesday unveiled a refreshed lineup of iPods, as well as new iTunes, and iPhone/iPod Touch system software at an invite-only event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in downtown San Francisco.

Apple introduced an updated version of the iPod Nano that sports a built-in video camera and microphone located on the lower left-hand side. It also features a slightly larger 2.2-inch display, up from 2 inches. There is still no Wi-Fi or built-in Web browser, so users will first have to sync the videos to their computers to access and edit the files. The upgraded device also has an FM tuner, a feature iPod users have been pining for, for a very long time.

iTunes 9 launched

Play | Buy | Sync your music and more

iTunes is a free application for your Mac or PC. It organises and plays your digital music and video on your computer. It syncs all your media with your iPod, iPhone and Apple TV. And it’s a store on your computer, iPod touch, iPhone and Apple TV that has everything you need to be entertained. Anywhere. Anytime.
What's new in iTunes?

The redesigned iTunes Store. The hits just keep coming. If you thought you were entertained before, wait until you see (and hear) iTunes 9.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Online Photo Editors

Top 3 Online Photo Editors

1] http://splashup.com/

Splashup, formerly Fauxto, is a powerful editing tool and photo manager. With the features professionals use and novices want, it's easy to use, works in real-time and allows you to edit many images at once. Splashup runs in all browsers, integrates seamlessly with top photo-sharing sites, and even has its own file format so you can save your work in progress.

2] http://www.picnik.com/app


Picnic is photo editing awesomeness, online, in your browser. It's the easiest way on the Web to fix underexposed photos, remove red-eye, or apply effects to your photos.

3] http://pixenate.com/


Pixenate™ offers powerful photo-editing tools that foster creativity and stimulate purchases of custom photo products. Pixenate is a self-hosted solution which means it is software you can install on your own web server.

If you are not satisfied & want to create more graphical text better you learn Google’s Picassa or Gimp or learn photo shop.
*This post on this blog will be constantly revised and reviewed. *

A collection web site for digital photo effect for fun

hA collection web site for digital photo effect for fun
Turn your photos into incredible artwork with
one click
- It's Free
- No registration required
http://www.befunky.com/


Add cool effects to your images
http://www.photo505.com/


Play photos & share with anyone.
http://www.pizap.com/application.php


you can add many photo effects to your photo.
http://jpgfun.com/effects


Add graphics to your images.
http://www.pazoen.com/main.php

Make magazine covers online.
http://jpgfun.com/magazine

Add colorful frames to your images.
http://jpgfun.com/frames

Add captions & effects to your photos.
http://www.caption.it/

Add borders & shining frames to your photos.
http://www.uglit.com/

Animate your pics.
http://www.pfect.com/

Animate your pictures
http://www.moronface.com/

Simply upload your Face pic to be featured in a Magazine.
http://www.paparazzied.com/

Create Tilt-shift style photos.
http://tiltshiftmaker.com/

Write text on photo

Design your own MONOPOLY building competition Launches


Starting today, you'll be able to play MONOPOLY as it's never been played before: The whole world will be up for sale. Anyone, anywhere will be able to own real streets and build their own online city.

The launch clock is ticking, and we still need some new mega structures – and that's where you come in.

We've enlisted Google's help to find three new MONOPOLY game pieces. You have the chance to have YOUR building design (and bearing YOUR name) included in the biggest game of MONOPOLY of all time.

Use Google SketchUp to design a 3D building, then upload your dream structure to the Google 3D Warehouse to enter it into the competition. You'll need to be at least 13 years old to participate, and you'll need to agree to these Terms and Conditions.

The deadline to submit is Sunday, September 27, 2009 at midnight, EST.

If global MONOPOLY fame and fortune isn't enough, you also have a chance to win a Google SketchUp Pro 7 license (US $495 value). Two runners-up will also have their models used in the online game of MONOPOLY City Streets.

Screenshot of Monopoly City Streets at www.monopolycitystreets.com

Here's how it works:

1. Download Google SketchUp for free. SketchUp is available for both Windows and Macintosh computers.


2. Learn to build 3D models with SketchUp by watching video tutorials and related YouTube videos. Download and work through a few examples using these self-paced tutorials: Introduction to SketchUp, Starting a Drawing Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.


3. From SketchUp, choose "Share Model" and upload your 3D building to the Google 3D Warehouse (you must have a Google account to sign in).


4. In the upload window, add the tag "monopolycompetition09" and make sure that you've checked "Allow 3D Warehouse users to contact me about this model" so we can contact you if you win!


5. Within 48 hours, your model/entry will appear in the Competition Collection in the Google 3D Warehouse.

Technical Guidelines:

· Buildings can be any size and any shape
· Buildings must not have photo-textures; they must be painted with solid colors
· The file size limit is 2 MB
· The file format should be .SKP

A few quick tips:

1. Keep it simple. Or not. Our judges will be looking at ALL designs – simple and complex.

2. Go crazy. Remember, the MONOPOLY world is a brilliantly fun place. Make your building the same! Go wild and have oodles of fun doing it.

3. Upload as many designs as you want. The more you submit, the greater the chance of your design winning!

4. For some inspiration check out some sample creations already in the Google 3D Warehouse Competition Collection.

Key dates to remember:

Sunday 27 September 2009 midnight EST - Competition closes

Wednesday 30 September 2009 midnight EST - Our jury will select 3 building designs from the top rated designs and notify the winners. We will also need to verify eligibility requirements at this stage

Tuesday 6 October 2009 midnight EST - Winners will be announced

October 2009 - The winners’ buildings become part of a global game of MONOPOLY

Enjoy!

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