Catch the Square Wave!

So, let's state the obvious: Technology doesn't always mean moving electrons and light shows.

Doing my usual tech reading, I came across this. As the website describes it:

A very cool concept from industrial design student Andrew Kim. Not only is the simplified branding fantastic, the square bottle is beautiful, and a smart use of space.

Obviously, the image is small, but click to view in better detail. Better yet, check it out at TheDieline.com.

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TECHniMertiverse having issues!

Well, if you visited in the last few days (and most of you haven't, according to the counter), then you would have noticed that the layout was weirded out some.

That's right; the TECHnimertiverse was having some technical issues.

It doesn't help that my HTML skillz are lacking, so I think that's where the issues arose from.

It's corrected for now!

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Kindle Apps for Tablets, oh my!

I really like my Gateway M275 laptop, especially since it only cost my $50, in lieu of a true eBook reader (namely Kindle, Sony Reader or the Nook). But software-wise, I've had to somewhat settle on a few things.

Lately, I've been using Sony's Reader software. Honestly, it's quite nice with working with most formats. I do wish that it would do a few more things with the PDF format, but it works well nonetheless.

For magazines, I've been using Zinio. Not bad, but leaves something to be desired.

And for .lit files, there's good ol' Microsoft Reader. Like a rusted old tractor, it may not be pretty, but it works.

But just announced was that the Kindle software will soon be available for all tablets, including the iPad.

While not having much experience with the Kindle, this basically opens up the entire Amazon library. That is so much better than say Microsoft's Reader store, and honestly, I hope the interface is better than Sony Reader software.

Let's keep our fingers crossed, shall we?

Google's Privacy Issues

A few weeks ago, a good friend of mine got really tired and frustrated with Google. His concerns were basically a frustration of some of the interface, but alluded to the issues of privacy. He basically told me, "*%^$ it; I just won't use it."

And that's perhaps the best way to look at it. In light of the privacy issues that have arisen since the release of Google Buzz, there have been a backlash on the whole privacy issue.

I won't really go into the slimy details, but basically, folks had some issues with privacy, or lack thereof, as a result of the then mandatory institution of Buzz.

There have been changes made since then, but some folks haven't been appeased.

Personally, I kinda like this guy's take on the whole business of it.

If you don't like it, don't use it. Not easier done than said, especially considering how nice Gmail works better than say Hotmail or Yahoo. While MSN Skydrive has everyone beat right now with overall storage space of 25 GB free (Google Docs only offers 1 GB, but the option of upgrading for $20/year for an addition 20 GB, with more upwards prices and options), Google's unified interface allows mulitple programs to be seamlessly integrated and accessed in a most easy fashion. Simply put, Google's got perhaps the best product out there. And it's free. They even offer a plan for businesses to get involved. Just recently, they've adapted their interface to allow easier exchange. As you can tell, I'm a fan (not a fanboy, just an enthusiastic fan).

I've read a legitimate complain regarding Google Buzz (prior to the changes) that basically involved her ex husband (evil stalker guy) and she's right. She likes Gmail, and doesn't want to stop using it, but simply put, it's a pain in the arse to make that transition, especially if it's just a temporary fix. Folks don't want to stop using Gmail, but give us the option to avoid such quandaries such as those created with the launch of Buzz.

Not much of an easy answer but at least Google has made options available to its users, solving most of the issues created with Buzz. Of course, there are those that are adamant about Google tracking users habits and such. All of that provides for a free Google experience. Worth it? Not sure, yet...

Comments? Questions? Both are always welcome here.

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The TECHniMertiverse is now open...

Welcome those of you that make your way here.

As you may well be aware of, I am the author of The Mertiverse, and even though it was dubbed that because of the various topics, I found that I was really spreading myself thin, and as such, this was born.

The TECHniMertiverse is hopefully to become a sibling of The Mertiverse, in that it will be a variety type blog, but the intended focus is technology and all that it encompasses. Usually, this will be things that are in my little world, but not without bigger or worldly ramifications.

I hope you find things that you like here. Comments about the topics are always welcome!