TechWrap need writers ASAP!!

As some may have noticed the TechWrap has been lagging in Tech News. I apologize and mainly this is because I have become extremely busy lately. I'm looking for as many writers as possible. All I want is someone that knows the English language and knows the Tech World. Also, you need to be able to find out stories etc. online that are tech related.

This blogger service has a great thing where multiple accounts can publish on one site.

Email me at freeelectronicstuff@gmail.com if you wish to join the team. No application needed or anything. But if you don't display a vast knowledge of the techworld then you are out.

PowerBook to gain iSight, iBook to go widescreen in 2006

This is a pretty good new item from Appleinsider. I couldn't write it better myself so here it is in its entirety (i'll post pics later).

Along with its transition to Intel processors, Apple Computer in the first half of next year will introduce new eye-catching industrial designs for both of its laptop offerings, AppleInsider has learned.

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Although the Mac maker has only gone on record in saying that the first Intel-based Macintosh systems are due by the middle of 2006, information passed on by extremely reliable sources indicates that the company is on track to begin introducing its first Intel machines much sooner.

With the initiation of the Intel Power Mac project last month, all five of Apple's Intel Macintosh projects are now said to be underway and moving at an exhaustive, yet fruitful pace. It should come as no surprise that Apple chief executive Steve Jobs is reportedly leading the charge, with his heart set on making 2006 the next 1984.

Without getting into specific dates at this time, sources familiar with Apple's Macintosh hardware roadmap say the company is striving to unveil a completely redesigned set of Intel iBook laptops just in time for next year's K-12 educational buying season, which takes place around April or May.

Apple currently offers iBooks with either a standard 12- or 14-inch screen, but looks poised to introduce a completely new model built around (what appears to be) a 13-inch widescreen. Whether the company will offer other iBook models or standardize around the new widescreen model remains unknown.

Expected to make its debut even earlier than the new iBooks will be Apple's first Intel-based PowerBook, sources added. The new 15-inch PowerBook will carry over many of the design elements and styles that have made its aluminum PowerBooks so successful, but will be about 20- to 25-percent thinner than today's model.

The 12-inch PowerBook is no longer on Apple's roadmap -- as reported in August -- and the new Intel-based 17-inch model is slated for release several months later.

Following a trend that began with Apple's new iMac desktops last month (and first predicted in this AppleInsider report), both the new 15- and 17-inch are scheduled to include a built-in iSight video camera. As is the case with the iMac, the cams will be centered in the PowerBook's upper display bezel. The latest version of Apple's Photo Booth application will also be included with the new PowerBooks.

As part of its transition to Intel processors, sources also recently told AppleInsider that Apple wants to be one of the first PC manufacturers out of the gate with Intel's upcoming dual-core processors.

New BlackBerry with Intel chip!

The new BlackBerry 8700c has just been introduced. It will be offered via the Cingular Wireless service for a "period of months" before being released on other services. The big news here is that it comes with an Intel processor and this should result in a faster device altogether. Also, on a side note RIM (makers of the BlackBerry) had to do this if it were to remain competitive. The Palm Treo has taken over some market space and especially since they just released a new Treo (2 months ago) that had Windows Mobile 5. Also, the BlackBerry is primarily good because of its direct email compatibility and other companies such as Palm, Nokia, and Motorola have been trying to cut in on that ground. It will be released November 21.

Google to introduce DVR??

sorry guys, i have to take this one again straight from the source. I've been really busy lately.

Google may be creating their own branded digital television DVR / satellite service. A DVR that lets you "Log In" with your Google Account before you begin your television watching would allow Google to serve up relevant ads based on: the program you are watching, your search history, the type of emails you have received in the past 24 hours (excluding spam hopefully), or anything else Google can track. Imagine the possibilities... You are watching Google Satellite TV through your "internet ready" Google DVR.

iTunes Videos tops 1 million

Taken from Yahoo Finance:

Apple Computer Inc. said Monday that iTunes users have downloaded more than 1 million videos since they were made available on Oct. 12.
"Selling 1 million videos in less than 20 days strongly suggests there is a market for legal video downloads," Steve Jobs, chief executive officer, said in a statement. "Our next challenge is to broaden our content offerings, so that customers can enjoy watching more videos on their computers and new iPods."

Using iTunes, customers can choose from more than 2,000 music videos, episodes of popular television shows and short films from Pixar Animation Studios.

Apple shares rose 86 cents to $55.33 in premarket trading.

Closing in on 2000

I just would like to point out that the TechWrap is closing in on 2000 views (check the bottom of the page).

I'm going to continue to tell people about it as much as I can.

If you guys would be willing to tell your friends then that would be great. Also, if you are active at a particular forum then for instance if you found out something new from this site, then link them to us. That would be great and I would really appreciate it.

I've set the goal of hitting 2000 views by the end of November. Hopefully we'll reach that!

Thanks to all that continue to come back to this site and enjoy it.

Google Maps w/ Weather

Click the title or the this. for more info. Basically, it is google maps but it has little weather icons on it that will show for most major cities in your state. A lot of people have been manipulating Google Maps recently such as the frappr thing I showed earlier. Click below to see that

World of Warcraft Expansion Unveiled: Burning Crusade!

The new World of Warcraft expansion, the Burning Crusade, has been unveiled! Here’s the breakdown (via worldofwarcraft.com):

* An increase in the level cap to 70
* Two new playable races (including Blood Elves)
* New starting zones
* The entire new continent of Outland (via Dark Portal)
* Many new high-level dungeons
* New flying mounts in Outland
* Many new monsters (including epic world bosses)
* Hundreds of new quests
* Hundreds of new items
* A new profession (Jewelcrafting)
* Socketed items

Microsoft Office Online??

Here is what the article that I read said:

Microsoft is leaping into hosted applications big time. InformationWeek reports that Microsoft plans to offer hosted implementations of SharePoint, CRM and ERP applications. But the best quote in that article was left till last. A "Microsoft insider" was asked which other products and services Microsoft would host and the reply was: "Everything. Hosted Office. Everything hosted."

Ahem, can anyone say Web 2.0 Office? Exactly a month ago I wrote what turned out to be a very popular post entitled The Web-based Office will have its day. My main focus in that post was all of the small start-ups that are currently building web-based office apps. I forgot to mention that of course there's nothing stopping Microsoft from building their own Web 2.0 Office! Perhaps that's their only option to head off Google, because Google Office has been rumored to be around the corner for 1-2 years now.

I have NO idea if this is true (click the title of this article to go to the full copy and you can decide for yourself). I really don't like the idea of a web-based Office. I think you should be able to choose between software and web.

Google Web Accelerator Beta: Get It!

This is an amazing product. It really speeds up your load times, especially of highly flash based and image based sites. Basically, what it does is that when you visit a site it remembers that and then when you visit the site again it will just warp speed you to it, updates and all. It really is an amazing product. So far I have saved 2.5 days. Ok, I know this sounds like a complete lie, but it really is true. The only difference though is that it just allows you to do more things online, which will in turn, take you the same amount of time without it.

It just increases your productivity and happiness with the web. I love it and I definitely recommend it to anyone. Click the title of click this.