Apple’s market share of US PC market slips to 8% while Acer surges ahead
Apple’s market share of the US computer market fell to 8 percent in the 4th quarter from 9.5 percent in the 3rd quarter of 2008.
Apple surrendered its third place ranking to surging netbook maker Acer, according to market research firm Gartner.
via: Apple Insider
US Airways Flight 320 Makes a Landing in the Hudson River
This image is of US Airways’ Airbus 320 which made a water landing on the Hudson river. I’m amazed that anyone survived. A flock of bird took both engines of the plane. Here you see people getting loaded into rafts from the plane. Rescuers pulled all 155 people on board into boats as the plane sank.
Quake Live Free In Browser Game
Quake Live, the upcoming free in-browser version of Quake, is sending out beta invitations to the service. Users are directed to beta.quakelive.com
This is a new experiment in gameplay. Instead of charging users a monthly access fee, id Software is teaming up with IGA Worldwide to add advertising and sponsorships to the game to make money. Early reviews of the game are a great.
The trailer for Quake Live is here
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How to build your own Pulse Rifle prop
M41-A Pulse Rifle prop and the instructions for building one. It will cost you a cool $230 to $1000 depending on the parts that you use. This is the prop used in the movie, “Aliens”. Also, plan on several months to get it right.
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