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Author: J Powers

Podcaster, Blogger, IT Specialist. Been working in IT for over 15 years. Supported Windows 95 upon initial Launch and have worked in desktop, server and Web site support roles. Started Geekazine in 2007 and launched 5 shows from it. Speaker on many topics in Podcasting and technology. Also a musician.

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Goodbye, Google Checkout. Closing November 20th

Goodbye, Google Checkout. Closing November 20th

I remember when Google launched Checkout almost 7 years ago (June 29, 2006). The idea of combining checkout with search and advertising so you could online shop faster (and possibly buy more stuff) was an intriguing idea. I guess it just didn’t…

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J Powers
May 21, 2013
4 Comments on Goodbye, Google Checkout. Closing November 20th
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Will Yahoo! Screw Up Tumblr?

Will Yahoo! Screw Up Tumblr?

Today Yahoo! announced they have purchased Tumblr for $1.1 billion. Of course, Yahoo’s track record for buying companies seems to be that of a kid with ADHD at Christmas time – by February they want new toys. Will this be…

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J Powers
May 20, 2013May 20, 2013
2 Comments on Will Yahoo! Screw Up Tumblr?
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Google Hangouts Easter Eggs Bring Jocularity, Ponies into Hangouts

Google Hangouts Easter Eggs Bring Jocularity, Ponies into Hangouts

Right after Google announced the separation of Hangouts from Google+, users found a bunch of Easter Eggs in the system. Simple commands will bring out Ponies, change the background color, dinosaurs and even a KONAMI Cheat. Google Hangout Easter Eggs…

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J Powers
May 17, 2013
3 Comments on Google Hangouts Easter Eggs Bring Jocularity, Ponies into Hangouts
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Roku Updates Interface Adds Grid Menu, Better Search

Roku Updates Interface Adds Grid Menu, Better Search

When I was as SXSW, I was excited to find that Roku was changing the interface to a Grid view. In interviewing Roku, I was told the interface would be rolled out to older players but had to wait. Well…

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J Powers
May 15, 2013
7 Comments on Roku Updates Interface Adds Grid Menu, Better Search
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Google Music Debuts All Access at I/O 2013

Google Music Debuts All Access at I/O 2013

“So do you guys want to hear about music?” asks Chris Yerga. At the Google I/O event, Google announced their rumored music service Google Music All Access at the opening Keynote. The new service lets listeners use tracks on demand to create…

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J Powers
May 15, 2013
1 Comment on Google Music Debuts All Access at I/O 2013
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What is Klingon for “Bing”?

What is Klingon for “Bing”?

tHantlhS to bing, laH mugh vo’ English Hol tlhIngan. Let’s translate that: Thanks to Bing, I can translate this from English to Klingon. Bing has announced that for the upcoming release of Star Trek: Into Darkness, they will add the translations…

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J Powers
May 14, 2013
2 Comments on What is Klingon for “Bing”?
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HTC First Facebook Phone Flops – AT&T to Discontinue Smartphone

HTC First Facebook Phone Flops – AT&T to Discontinue Smartphone

Not just a few days ago, AT&T dropped the price of the HTC First phone from $99 to 99 cents. Now – one month after its debut – AT&T has decided to discontinue the phone. An undisclosed source said the…

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J Powers
May 13, 2013
3 Comments on HTC First Facebook Phone Flops – AT&T to Discontinue Smartphone

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