Download Day Some Time in June

FireFox, in an attempt to set the world record for most downloads in 24 hours, is holding a download day festivity to download the new FireFox 3. By the time I’ve written this 402,604 people have pledged which is somewhat higher than the current record give or take 402,604. Yes thats right, there is no record, so the record is zero downloads. The map above is on FireFox’s download day website and shows that the United States is kicking butt, dominating Brazils 29,124 more than double, and crushing Polands third place score of 27,529. It appears the African countries are doing the worst with Swaziland passing with a crummy 12 downloads. It is not set yet but Download Day is supposed to be some time in June. Pledge by clicking on the flaming fox below.

New Leopard Operating System Update Doesn’t Impress

Apple recently came out with Mac OS X 10.5.3, an upgrade to the current Leopard Operating System. I just finished downloading it, and I don’t see any changes. It claims to improve iChat, iCal, Mail, and so on, but there are no changes that I can see. It also says that there is a Helvetica Narrow font which I can’t find in Microsoft Word. Of course there are other speed upgrades that I won’t be able to tell so soon. Leopard is great overall, but I just don’t see anything now that I haven’t seen before. I would suggest downloading it anyways for other reasons. It claims to have better security, which I’m sure it does, and I think it is faster, although it’s hard to tell. I would also download it just to have the latest software, for reasons such as iTunes, Safari, etc.. updates that need the newest operating system to work. I say you should download it, but don’t expect any great changes when your done.

This is the information page on Apple

Honda Asimo Conducts Orchestra

The Honda Asimo, which we’ve previously condemned being oppressively stupid looking has secured its title, but with class. It gets on stage, looking like it’s about to drop a load right there, and then proceeds to leading the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to perform. The facial movements and slight hand movements are very impressive, and so far we haven’t been able to see the Flame accomplish the same things.

Highest IQ’s use FireFox on MacPPC

Well, no one really takes this seriously, but it is probably more than coincidence that FireFox is the “smartest” choice or that it should be used on MacPPC. As much of you are wondering, how do they get the results, and that would be from the stupid IQ tests that so often pop up. Yes, people actually do those. Chart Via BoingBoing.

The Tilt is AT&T’s Second Option to the iPhone

HTC recently came out with the AT&T Tilt for, obviously, AT&T. The computer/phone features Windows Mobile 6 and a touch screen operated by a stylus, which is nice, and that’s only the front screen. After that you can push down the full QWERTY keyboard, and then “tilt” the screen up. The keyboard is spacious so it’s good for someone with big fingers. The phone also has e-mail and internet options, including Wi-Fi. There is a 3.0 megapixel camera round back of the Tilt and it also works with AT&T music and AT&T video. It sounds great for someone needing a phone for business, and it also seems a step up from the BlackBerry, considering the Windows Mobile and the touch screen. It will never have the pizzazz of an iPhone, but it’s still a good option. Buy the Tilt on Amazon for $199.

The “Flame” Burns Other Walking Robots.

You may think you know about walking robots, but the flame will change anything you ever thought. It is trained to walk and variant speeds exactly like a human and is even being used to diagnose people with walking disabilities. It uses the un-robot-like maneuver of falling every time it steps and can catch itself consistently. The Flame is considered the best walking robot of the current time, and definitely coolest looking blue flaming head. The main competitor is , unlike the flame, commercialized and is known as the Honda Asimo and looks like a cross between a drunk astronaut and a steroid-using kid looking for his mother.

Awesome MacBook Key Color Switching

Okay, recently on of the biggest trends between different color MacBook users is switching keys. Many people think its really cool looking, and who are we to disagree? Over at Fathom HQ we decide to switch our keys around, and post some pictures of really cool combinations we have found. I will post a new photo every day to the photo section linked here!
Check everyday for the updated pictures!

Flip Video Has a Baby: Big Whoop.

The Flip video camera, although encompassing a nice looking wave effect, is a piece of junk. Lets hope this new camera, the Flip Minos (literally, mini flip) can justify the Flips massive sales. It is said to come out June fourth, with about just as many features as the current camera, so hopes aren’t high, but perhaps we’re mistaken. The flip is made for parents or teachers or others shooting low budget maybe-watch-it-later recordings, so it is possible that one would enjoy its lack of features. To see pictures of the Fathom Flip click here.

Although we do not suggest the 30 minute flip, the Flip 60 minutes is here and better than ever.

The Verizon Glyde: Really? An iPhone Imitation? How Creative.

No matter what Verizon has done so far, the iPhone beats anything it has. The Voyager, the Venus, nothing in comparison, espescially according to sales. Luckily for Verizon, Samsung may have a good idea for them just in time (it is kind of late actually). It’s called the Glyde, and thats exactly what it does. It’s a touch-screen front, but unlike the Voyager, it doesn’t have an exact copy of the iPhone. The applications are different and so are their shapes. It then has a slide out QWERTY keyboard, unlike the iPhone, and it sure glides down. It is way less bulky then the Voyager’s enV keyboard, which makes it a lot closer to the iPhone. The iPhone is sleek and now Verizon’s version is. Now, hopefully, well be able to rub it in the face of Steve Jobs when sales exceed his… yeah right. It consists of the better service (less wiretapping), and almost as good a phone. I can’t say that the Glyde is better than the iPhone, but its getting there. The only thing it’s missing, which it will never get, is iTunes.

The Glyde on Amazon

Ironically, “FastMac” Sustains Computer for 10 Hours!

If you have a mac laptop or any laptop, has there ever really been a reason for an extra external battery to carry around. I say nay, in the end you have to put the uncharged battery back into your computer to charge it, so what’s the point? What’s the point of an extra battery if one is always uncharged? Well, if you have a iBook, MacBook, MacBook Pro, or a PowerBook, there is a benefit, thanks to FastMac. They have come out with an external battery charger. It looks exactly like your regular charger, but it can’t connect to your computer. You take your extra battery, and you plug the TruePower U-Charge into the side of your battery and it can charge while your computer’s battery is soaking in the voltage at the same time. Finally a reason for an extra battery! Now you can easily charge two batteries, and take your computer out and have it on for 10 hours (depending on the energy use of your computer) straight. The U-Charge comes in two colors, black and white, so it will fit any color. So, get those external batteries!

Click here for external batteries at Amazon

Click here for the TruePower U-Charge