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Cellit Mobile Marketing Service
2007-08-15 19:08:00
Cellit Mobile Marketing is a mobile marketing service for large and small businesses. Cellit helps business owners discover the power of mobile marketing to promote their business or products/services. Cellit has many popular, well-known clients including Dell, VeriSign, Krystal, Philips and many more! Cellit’s services include House4Cell, their text-for-info real estate service, and CouponZap, their mobile ...
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Windows Live Hotmail Gets More Storage Space
2007-08-14 22:22:00
Windows Live Hotmail by Microsoft has just bumped up its storage space amount for free users to 5 gigabytes yesterday, to accompany its new user interface. Windows Live Hotmail now surpasses Gmail’s 2.8 gigabyte offering, which shows that Microsoft is getting pretty desperate to keep users on their side. Ever since the release of Gmail, ...
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Skype for iPhone Now Available
2007-08-14 18:17:00
The very popular VoIP software, Skype , is now available to all iPhone users across the United States. The new Skype iPhone web app allows the user to access the IM and VoIP services via the iPhone’s Safari Internet browser. Skype announced that the app works on any network, and doesn’t require WiFi, so users can ...
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John Carmack of id Software On the Future of Linux Gaming
2007-08-14 05:21:00
As is the popular “rant” about Linux , gaming options are scarce and low-quality. Right? Actually, no; but that’s a totally different discussion. John Carmack, Lead Programmer for id Software , the company behind gaming favourites such as Wolfenstein, Quake, Doom and others, talked about the future of gaming on the open source operating system at ...
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ManVite.com - Free Online Event Planning for Men
2007-08-13 19:18:00
ManVite is a new “Guys Night Invitations for Men” service where guys can invite friends over to any occasion of their choice with a few simple clicks. ManVite lets you enter in all of your friends’ e-mail addresses, choose an event, and then send off the invitations! It’s an easy and simple solution to a ...
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Microsoft to Offer Free Version of Works Software
2007-08-13 17:54:00
The war of the mighty corporations wages on! Microsoft is now going to be offering a free, ad-supported version of its Works software to compete with Google Docs. Microsoft Works is the crappier, less popular alternative to Microsoft Office, the deluxe (and expensive) business software suite. Microsoft will still be offering an ad-free, commercial version ...
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Gmail Getting Spacey?
2007-08-10 01:25:00
Gmail by Google has been reported to have extended its storage space to 9 gigabytes (9030 MB to be exact) for a few select users today. It seems that Google is trying to match up with Yahoo Mail, who now offers unlimited storage space. The storage space has only been awarded to a few people, ...
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JustSayHi.com - 100% Free Dating Site
2007-08-10 01:08:00
JustSayHi.com is a great, 100% free online dating site for singles who wish to meet other fun, attractive men or women in their area. Finally, a site that doesn’t force you to pay to meet other people, because shouldn’t finding love be free? JustSayHi’s service is top-notch for a free site, and their variety of ...
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iWork 30 Day Free Trial
2007-08-08 18:37:00
Along with the new iMacs and iLife ‘08 that were released yesterday, Apple is now offering a free 30-day trial of iWork ‘08, Apple’s newest productivity software that is fully compatible with Microsoft’s Office software and does a great job with getting work done. The new iWork suite comes with Pages ‘08, Numbers ‘08, and Keynote ‘08, and is for sale in the Apple Store for just $79.99. The trial is to help promote iLife ‘08, which came to stores all around the world yesterday after Steve Jobs’ keynote speech. You can download the 30-day free trial of iWork ‘08 here, and see productivity at its greatest with the latest and greatest in Apple software. Advertise Here Share:
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WireClub.com - Free Online Chat Rooms
2007-08-08 17:46:00
WireClub is a directory of free online chat rooms where you can meet new people and chat about the things that interest you. Users can create and join clubs, discuss hobbies and general interests, meet up with friends, and make new ones! Of course, WireClub isn’t just about chatting, users can also start blogs, share photos, and socialize with other members. WireClub is all about what you make of it - what you want it to be. Joining WireClub is easy and free, and only requires a few minutes of your time. Once you’re all signed up and you’ve confirmed your account, you can start browsing other users by interest, country, or club and then begin chatting with other members! With WireClub, there are endless opportunities, and you can start sharing what you really enjoy, and meet users that will give you valuable feedback and discuss your hobbies and talents with you as well. The best part about WireClub is that it’s international, and members from around the worl...
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Windows Vista SP1 Pre-BETA Released
2007-08-07 18:29:00
It’s about time - Windows Vista SP1 pre-BETA has been released secretly to a few select testers. The pre-BETA’s build number 6001.16549 is indeed very odd, but it’s expected to be altered when the final BETA is released publicly. Although I reported earlier that the SP1 BETA was due for July, unfortunately Microsoft dropped another delay on us (typical), and we’ll just have to wait a bit longer until we can get our hands on the BETA. Microsoft has possibly been using different build numbers for different testers in order to trace leaks, so if you’re hoping to find a leaked version of the BETA, you’re out of luck. Although, the Vista SP1 BETA hasn’t come alone - Windows XP has been graced with an early, private BETA of a service pack as well - Service Pack 3 to be exact. The XP SP3 has been sent out for private testing, and not a lot of information has been given about it, although it should be expected to be released around the same time as...
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Free Calorie Counter - MyFitnessPal.com
2007-08-07 17:33:00
MyFitnessPal is a free service that allows you to monitor your calories with its calorie counter, and your nutritional intake with its dieting aide, and also teaches you to make healthier food choices. There’s no more need for dangerous dieting, or harsh drug treatment to help you lose weight, all you need is MyFitnessPal to help monitor your calorie intake and help you make smart meal choices. The best part of MyFitnessPal is that it’s 100% free - you’ll never pay a cent, ever! You’re never asked for your credit card number, and you will never be pressured into making any purchase that you don’t want to. Do you want to lose weight quickly and safely and without spending a ton of money? Then maybe it’s time that you try MyFitnessPal’s free calorie counter, and lose weight the safe (and free) way! Advertise Here Share:
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Fake Steve Jobs Unmasked
2007-08-06 01:11:00
Fake Steve Jobs has been unmasked today as Forbe’s Daniel Lyons. Fake Steve has managed to keep his identity secret for so long, and has finally been revealed today by the New York Times, as he ranted about in his latest blog post. Mr. Lyons claimed that he was “stunned that it took this long” to reveal who he really was, as many have been attempting to find out for so very long. Lyons quotes: “I have not been that good at keeping it a secret. I’ve been sort of waiting for this call for months.” Daniel Lyons is the author of 2 fictional novels, most recently being “Dog Days” in 1998. This October, Da Capo Press will be releasing Lyons’ newest novel, “Options: The Secret Life of Steve Jobs , a Parody” in light of his recent occupation as the Fake Steve Jobs . New York Times has discovered Mr. Lyons as being Fake Steve by conversing with his book publisher, who refused to reveal Fake Steve’s identity, and then comparing the...
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Old Mac Keyboards No Longer Shipping
2007-08-05 20:51:00
Although no one is certain, it does appear that Apple will no longer be shipping out old Mac keyboards. Best Buy and other retailers claim that they are no longer receiving old Mac keyboards, and rumour has it that new keyboards, along with the possibility of new Macintosh desktops are getting closer. The new Mac keyboards are going to be much different than the older models, and a comparison is as follows: New Mac keyboard (top), old Mac keyboard (bottom). (Click on the image to view it in full size.) As you can see, there are many evident differences in the new keyboards, and I personally like the new design much better than the old one. The new keyboard is much more slim, sleek, stylish, and effective. Of course, these keyboards don’t necessarily mark the coming of the new iMac, but it certainly is a big possibility. Advertise Here Share:
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eBaum?s World Sold for $17.5 Million
2007-08-04 03:24:00
eBaum’s World has been sold to HandHeld Entertainment for a whopping $17.5 million! eBaum’s World has been a very popular site based on user submission for many years, and has now been placed into the hands of new owners. The site was started in 1998 by its founder Eric Baumer, offering entertainment for a predominantly ...
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Amazon Fresh - Amazon?s New Online Grocery Service
2007-08-03 23:25:00
Amazon has begun testing its newest addition, Amazon Fresh . Amazon Fresh is an online grocery store where Seattle residents can do their grocery shopping online, and have their groceries delivered right to their door the next day, or pick them up the same day. Amazon is hoping to avoid the problems that fell upon WebVan ...
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Interview With Matthew McInerney
2007-08-02 20:58:00
Today, I had the privilege to have an IM interview with Matthew McInerney, the founder of Gleamd. Our conversation goes as follows: Me: Hello Matt, thanks for agreeing to this interview. Shall we get started? Matt: No problem, and sure. Me: Okay, well, what inspired you to start Gleamd? Matt: The idea came from being generally bored with the ...
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Microsoft Office 2008 Delayed Until January 2008
2007-08-02 17:07:00
Microsoft has officially delayed the release of Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac until January 2008. Craig Eisler, the General Manager of MacBU contact The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) with news of the upcoming Microsoft Office release. He has assured us that Microsoft has just delayed the release so that they can do some final testing ...
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iTunes Store Sells its Three Billionth Song
2007-08-01 03:34:00
Today, Apple announced that its iTunes Store had sold it three billionth song. This is a huge milestone not only for Apple, but for the entire digital music industry, showing how big digitally downloaded music is becoming in today’s society. The iTunes Store has quickly moved to one of the top three music retailers, and ...
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Vote for United-Underground at the Bloggers Choice Awards!
2007-07-31 18:55:00
United-Underground has been nominated for the Bloggers Choice Awards in the categories of “Best Geek Blog,” “Best Blog of all Time,” “Best Blog About Stuff,” and “Best Blog Design”, and we’re asking all readers to vote for us! To vote, please click on the badges below (it will also be located on the sidebar). We’d ...
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Tumbblogr
2007-07-31 18:45:00
Today, another personal creation is released upon the world. I have launched my very own tumblelog at Tumblr, and you can find it here. It’s safe to say that if took me a very long time to find a domain name, due to the fact that pretty much every good one was taken (go figure). ...

Bejeweled for the iPhone
2007-07-30 22:19:00
Popcap Games has just launched its very popular game Bejeweled exclusively for the Apple iPhone. Of course, due to the fact that the iPhone doesn’t support games due to the lack of Java, Popcap decided to make Bejeweled accessible through the Safari Web browser instead. To play Bejeweled on an iPhone, all you must do ...
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Google Makes a Slip
2007-07-28 16:29:00
Google just made a mistake announcing the new Canadian version of Google Finance. They announced the feature too soon, and had to quickly replace their article with an “Oops. We hit the button too soon. Watch for news about Google Finance in Canada next Tuesday.” statement here. But thanks to Google itself, the original statements ...
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Morning Downtime
2007-07-26 20:01:00
I’d like to sincerely apologize for all the downtime we’ve been having this morning. Our host was upgrading its motherboard the whole time, and no one hosted within it could access their Web sites. In the future, please report all downtime to me at: pat@united-underground.com I’d like to assure everyone that the downtime is now over, and ...
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10% Off Sale Over
2007-07-25 16:56:00
Well, we’ve had a great 1-month anniversary, and now that the 10% off sale has been extended until today, I must announce that it has finished. If you still wish to browse around and/or buy something, the shop is located here. Thanks to everyone for making this a great occasion! .bbtitle {font-family:arial; color:blue; font-size:12px; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:bold;} .bbdescription {font-family:arial; ...
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