MSI teases Winki, the internet device without an operating system -- that runs Linux

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/msi-teases-winki-the-internet-device-without-an-operating-syste/

Okay, see if you can wrap your head around this one: MSI has announced a new device designed to simplify peoples' internet experiences by cutting out all the extraneous stuff, presenting a clean, decidedly OS X-like interface to commonly used apps. It's the same sort of skin we've seen applied many a Linux-powered device before, but MSI has taken the unusual decision to call this a "new internet interactive device without an operating system." We're not sure if that's supposed to be a subtle dig to the Linux community or just marketing misinformation, but, regardless, the device (which MSI has yet to reveal) will ship with a number of web-related tools like Firefox for browsing, Pidgin and Skype for chatting, and other apps for browsing media and whatnot. No word on whether users will be able to install their own apps, and if so what happens when they run out of room on that not-a-dock, but we are certain of one thing: this is clearly the cutest name for a non-OS device of all time.

[Via I4U News]

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Shops Seek Control in Social-Media Space

Source: http://adage.com/mediaagencyoftheyear09/article?article_id=134881

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Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/full/~3/nLFQB9uRVho/padmapper-puts-craigslist-rentals-on-a-google-map

The two most important things to look for when shopping for a new apartment on Craigslist are price and location. PadMapper maps Craigslist's apartment listings on a Google Map for an at-a-glance look at available offerings.

Previously mentioned MapsKrieg covers the same basic territory, but PadMapper goes one step further, offering advanced filtering based on price, bedrooms, bathrooms, pets, and—if you live in New York—subway commute. When you click on a pushpin, PadMapper displays the Craigslist post complete with photos.

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Flickr Video Now Available to All Members, Goes HD [Flickr]

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/full/~3/O7LALA7vn_I/flickr-video-now-available-to-all-members-goes-hd

Previously a feature available to Flickr Pro users only, Yahoo's popular photo sharing site, Flickr, now supports video uploads for all members.

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DisplayFusion 3.0 Manages Everything Across Multi-Monitor Setups [Downloads]

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/full/~3/CjVHkNz5ws8/displayfusion-30-manages-everything-across-multi+monitor-setups

If you're looking to manage windows and wallpapers on multiple monitors, it's tough to go wrong with the reasonably priced, and recently updated, DisplayFusion.

We've sung praises for the excellent multi-monitor tool DisplayFusion before, for it's ability customize your dual monitors and help you make the most of your dual monitors. DisplayFusion has recently been revamped to include even more features including the ability to grab wallpapers from not only your computer and Flickr, but from the excellent wallpaper collection at Vladstudio—a popular wallpaper site based on responses to where you found your favorite multi-monitor wallpaper.

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Here's a look at some of DisplayFusion 3.0's features and abilities (click for larger images):

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