News for Wednesday, March 01 2006

Industry News

Apple unveils Intel-powered Mac minis

Look like they're starting to move towards being media center computers. (Read More)
Source: Computerworld

New Microsoft Maps Combine Photos, Directions

Doing a drive-by with Live becomes easier. (Read More)
Source: Extreme Tech

Microsoft Ships IE (Eolas) Update

Interactive items will now take an extra click. . (Read More)
Source: eWeek

Space Hawks Chase Death Rays

The race to militarize space is as urgent as ever. This week, lobbyists from the fledgling commercial space industry are all over Washington looking for grants. (Read More)
Source: Wired

Developer News

Get everyone to help you code

"Mashups are really Excel macros 2.0" (Read More)
Source: ZDNet

Armageddon for Mortal Kombat

Triumphant return of Stryker, riot cop! (Read More)
Source: Game Daily

New asteroid at top of Earth-threat list

2004VD17 could strike Earth in 2102. Would a shot of penicillin help this VD? (Read More)
Source: New Scientist Space

Hot Threads

Placebo on the rocks, please

You can get drunk in a simulated pub? Why not, people have learned to program in simulated schools. (Read More)
Source: The Lounge

What's the daftest question you've ever seen in the forums?

That question doesn't count. (Read More)
Source: The Lounge