Canvas set to boost AJAX Sep 19, 2008
Canvas is a retained image drawing API in which the JavaScript environment sends instructions to the Canvas implementation ... There also is a Canvas API port to Flash as well as a Canvas implementation for Apple iPhone, even though the iPhone itself is not used for writing code, said Galbraith. (InfoWorld)
Viewpoint: Video is VoIP's next frontier Sep 19, 2008
Also, vendors can offer one consistent software API for the entire system. This means that the learning curve will be much shorter, and integration is made much easier. (EETimes)
Pharma Dynamics gets another go at Indian market in $25m stake sale Sep 19, 2008
Lupin, the fifth-largest drug company in India, manufactures generics, branded formulations and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) for both developed and developing countries ... "They have an incredible depth of skills and manufacturing equipment You also have access to API manufacturing. They are truly independent," said Anley. (Business Report, South Africa)
Spending money does not always fix the problem Sep 17, 2008
The Alabama Policy Institute (API) recently released a report by Dr. John Hill entitled Alabama s Public Education Dilemma: Does Funding Influence Outcomes. The report evaluates state education inputs, which include the percentage of education personnel who are actually teaching students, the percentage of teachers with degrees in their specialties and the total amount of funding versus outputs such as test scores on reading and math, ACT scores and graduation rates. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Cygam Energy Inc. Confirms Oil Discovery Following Positive Test Results in the Sud Remada TT2 Exploration Well in Tunisia Sep 17, 2008
In a previous press release dated July 24, 2008, Cygam announced that production testing on two intervals in the Ordovician Bir Ben Tartar formation in the TT2 exploratory well had resulted in combined flow rates of approximately 300 barrels of oil per day of 45 degree API oil and 200 thousand cubic feet of associated gas and with varying water cuts ... With AAA rated, GE Capital Corp. Not an offer of securities for sale. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Chevron extends agreement with Saudi Arabia Sep 17, 2008
Chevron in its SEC report defines heavy oil as crude having an API gravity, a measure of how heavy oil is compared to water, lower than 22 degrees. In a statement, John Watson, Chevron executive vice president, strategy and development, said the company is particularly excited about the possibility for growing reserves in the region and producing extra-heavy oil of the region s Eocene carbonate reservoirs using the company s steamflood technology. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Silver Starr Art Studios LLC (SSAS) Features Captivating Works by DC High School Student and 5 Nationally Renowned Artists Sep 17, 2008
For support of its invaluable mission, SSAS sends a special thank you to its premium SSAS Sponsors: API, Avillion, Cameron Perks, Carpetland, Classic Caterers, FedEx, Kilpatrick Stockton, Nusta Spa, Paramount Pictures, Rmy Martin, Sela Press, Suntrust Bank, The Captured Life, Trump World Towers, TFI Investments, Westbourne Environmental, and Whole Foods ... With AAA rated, GE Capital Corp. Not an offer of securities for sale. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pixelux Revolutionizes Digital Entertainment Experiences Through Groundbreaking Products Built With Digital Molecular Matter (DMM) Technology Sep 17, 2008
The DMM Engine, on the other hand, differs from the DMM Plug-in, as it is designed to fit into existing game engines with a streamlined and simple application programming interface (API). Once integrated, DMM enhances any 3-D environment, from entertainment to military simulation. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
River Oaks Elementary's unique success Sep 17, 2008
We know the intention of this article was to highlight River Oaks for consistently scoring an API score over 800 for all subgroups ... When considering the 391 second-fifth grade students tested, 18 percent were ELs, 38 percent Hispanic, 53 percent white and 43 percent SED. As duly noted by Ms. Bonnett, all of these subgroups have consistently scored an API over 800 ... When considering these subgroups, the teachers and support staff should be applauded for consistently meeting AYP targets and... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
DRM Of Any Kind Will Always Lose Sep 16, 2008
September 15, 2008 - 11:16 pm PDT - by. Digital Rights Management (DRM) sound pretty innocuous and not something that you would think could be the biggest deal breaker between consumers and the entertainment industry. (Mashable)
Vista suffers a dose of Linuxitis Sep 16, 2008
The previous version of the graphical API is still supported in all game releases though, as studios everywhere won t ignore the enduring popularity of the venerable XP. Even so, review web sites started to accept the reality that Vista is here to stay and that we have to wait at least one more year until we can see the next significant step forward from Microsoft ... It's based on the Windows XP API's, so it should work with any XP compatible software or hardware, and it's free. (Inquirer)
RealGifts™ Unveils New Monetization Opportunity for Facebook® Developers -- Social Value, Not Ads Sep 16, 2008
RealGifts unveils new monetization opportunity for developers that adds social value -- instead of pesky ads -- with its application programming interface (API) ... San Diego, CA (PRWEB) September 16, 2008 -- RealGifts today announced an application programming interface (API) that enables Facebook application developers to monetize their user base, while adding social value, by seamlessly integrating features of RealGifts into their own applications ... The API is an extension of RealGifts,... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Ifbyphone Announces 'Smart' Conference-Calling API Sep 16, 2008
Ifbyphone Announces 'Smart' Conference-Calling API - Yahoo ... Ifbyphone Announces 'Smart' Conference-Calling API ... New York, NY (PRWEB) Septemnber 16, 2008 -- , the innovative telephone application platform company, today announced the release of a powerful new Smart Conference Calling solution with an easy-to-use application programming interface (API) that Web developers can utilize to add "smart" conference-calling capabilities to the websites they build for businesses of any size. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Dolby Unveils Immersive 3-D Voice Communication Platform for Online Games and Virtual Worlds Sep 16, 2008
-- Flexible API offering creative integration and game play options to developers, including the ability to create new voice experiences in games ... The following important factors, without limitation, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements: risks that Dolby Axon may not perform as anticipated; risks associated with building market acceptance for game audio technologies in general and Dolby Axon in particular; competition in the market for... (IGN PC Games)
Windows expert sizes up Server 2008 Sep 15, 2008
Building things like PowerShell as an API into the operating system opens things up for administrators and third-party software developers to customize the operating system more effectively for niche markets ... Building things like PowerShell as an API into the operating system opens things up for administrators and third-party software developers to customize the operating system more effectively for niche markets. (SearchWindows2000.com)
VMware Tries to Expand Throughout the Data Center Sep 15, 2008
VMware will release an API (application programming interface) that storage vendors can use to give visibility into vStorage from their own management tools, Balkansky said ... "We'll build a set of APIs that will allow customers to extend a virtual machine from their on-premise infrastructure out into the cloud. It's like Vmotion for moving a virtual machine from an internal to an external data center and back again, while still having those policies for availability and security attached."... (PC World)
Seinfeld and Gates Are Ready for a New Adventure Sep 14, 2008
Google recently introduced Search With My Location, a feature for Windows Mobile users, based on Google Gears geolocation API. This service automatically uses Cell-ID data from your nearest. The Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem, a group of media industry companies, wants to build a digital world in which video devices and web sites join together in harmony. (eFluxMedia)
School board puzzles over test scores Sep 14, 2008
At the board meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Don Olson presented the results of the Academic Performance Index (API) and the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) report ... The API is based on students' state test scores each school is given an overall score and a target for the next year ... API Scores range from 200 to 1,000 points, but the statewide target is 800. (Daily Triplicate)
Yahoo Open: finally, a real answer to Google Sep 14, 2008
For those programmers who made the Hack Day cut, a pizza- and soda-fueled opportunity to toy with two broad categories of new Yahoo APIs (application programming interfaces), said Neal Sample, chief architect for Yahoo's platforms. First is a collection of social APIs that let programmers use data such as a Yahoo user's address book contacts, status messages, profile information, and news feed items ... Programmers not at Open Hack Day will only be able to see the API documentation at first, but... (CNET News)
Google narrows down your whereabouts with My Location Sep 13, 2008
Now, taking advantage of the Gears Geolocation API, Search with My Location approximates your position using the same Cell ID technology used in Google Maps for Mobile. So, say if you're on a hot date--or even not-so hot, OK the amount of hotness doesn't matter right now--and you've decided on sushi, but at the last minute your date reveals to you that he or she is allergic to not only fish, but rice as well. (CNET News)
IPTV Leader Unveils Online Environment for Comedy Pioneer Seth MacFarlane Sep 13, 2008
KIT digital was called upon by Media Rights Capital (MRC), an independent film, television and digital studio ... "Our goal in working with KIT digital was to provide Seth a platform that would support his unique brand of comedy," said Dan Goodman, president of digital media, Media Rights Capital ... The online experience KIT digital created for Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy incorporates flash development elements built upon KIT digital's proprietary API-based video player. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Education.com Makes Comprehensive Information About the Nation's 125,000 K-12 Schools Freely Available Across the Web Sep 12, 2008
Developers can easily request an Application Programming Interface (API) key to access the Web Service on Education ... com was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. The company is backed by leading venture capital firms, Azure Capital Partners, TeleSoft Partners and California Technology Ventures. (PR Newswire)
SpinetiX SA selects Texas Instruments embedded processors for its new digital signage offering Sep 12, 2008
"The deployment of digital signage networks requires easy to use and robust dedicated appliances to drive high quality and rich media content from network resources to digital displays. To reach this goal, the HMP100 Hyper Media Player simplifies the work of integrators and solution providers by offering an open and standard API based on SVG format, PHP and JavaScript programming and the support of most common multi-media standards. Digital signage becomes simple, interactive, dynamic and... (PR Newswire)
EMC integrates Replication Manager with VMFS Sep 12, 2008
Replication Manager also has visibility into VMFS through this API integration ... Replication Manager also has visibility into VMFS through this API integration. (Search Storage)
VAT on imported textile machinery removed Sep 11, 2008
The approval for the tax exemption came in reply to an official request sent on Oct. 23, 2007 by the Indonesian Textile Association (API). API chairman Benny Soetrisno said Wednesday he would soon meet with the ministry's tax director general Darmin Nasution to obtain an explanation related to certain technical aspects covered in the letter. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Almost Like Being There; Google Street View Now Available to Agents Sep 10, 2008
However, on March 27th, 2008 Google formally released the Street View API (Application Programming Interface) ... Well it didn't take long. Literally within three days of the API's release, individual agent sites were starting to incorporate Street View into their listing's Google Maps. (RealtyTimes)
iPod Touch update addresses DNS vulnerabilities Sep 10, 2008
Apple explains that mDNSResponder provides translation between host names and IP addresses for applications that use its unicast DNS resolution API. A weakness in the DNS protocol may allow a remote attacker to perform DNS cache poisoning attacks. As a result, applications that rely on mDNSResponder for DNS may receive forged information. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Bonjour for Windows 1.0.5 patches two DNS vulnerabilities Sep 10, 2008
Apple explains that "Bonjour for Windows provides Zero Configuration Networking, Multicast DNS, and Network Service Discovery for Windows users. It's also possible to use the Bonjour API to issue conventional unicast DNS queries. A weakness in the DNS protocol may allow a remote attacker to spoof DNS responses. As a result, if there are applications that use Bonjour for Windows for unicast DNS, those applications may receive forged information. However, there are no known applications that use... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Ceva lines up licenses for portable multimedia Sep 10, 2008
(09/10/2008 1:40 AM EDT). LONDON DSP cores licensor Ceva, Inc. has linked with French design and manufacturing services group TES Electronic Solutions (TES), to enable 2D/3D graphics applications on Ceva's MM2000 portable multimedia engine using TES' eVRU (embedded Vector Rendering Unit) technology. (EETimes)
Success stories Sep 10, 2008
"Every significant subgroup once again earned an API score over 800, and they met all AYP proficiency targets for all subgroups as well," she said of the results released late last week. The size of the student population and its demographics may have had something to do with the extraordinary score. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
VoIP Enhancements Coming to iPhone Sep 8, 2008
"What we're providing our customers is a series of libraries and a high-level API to access those libraries and integrate it into their application," Coplon went on. "They'll provide binary executable on the Apple Store for customers to download. We're really enablement technology, so we're providing these capabilities to our customers.". (Datamation)
Apple Files Application for Cocoa Touch Trademark Sep 5, 2008
It is based on the Cocoa API toolset for building software programs for Mac computers, and it provides an abstraction layer of the iPhone OS.. Intellectual Property Counsel Lisa G. Widup is noted as the Signatory of this application - filing. (Palluxo! - Mac Dose of All Things Apple)
Google's Chrome: 7 Reasons for It and 7 Reasons Against It Sep 5, 2008
Google does intend to create an API for such extensions, but for now you'll have to make do without your AdBlocks, Better Gmails, and BugMeNots--or you'll have to switch between browsers to use the add-ons you want when you want them. 3. (PC World)
Patheon Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results Sep 5, 2008
Patheon can take customers direct to clinic with global clinical packaging and distribution services and Patheon's Quick to Clinic(TM) programs can accelerate early phase development project to clinical trials while minimizing the consumption of valuable API. Patheon's integrated development and manufacturing network of 11 facilities, and 6 development centers across North America and Europe, strives to ensure that customer products can be launched with confidence anywhere in the world. Caution... (Canada Newswire)
Petrominerales to Case Corcel-C3 Appraisal Well and Appoints Vice President Exploration Sep 5, 2008
Corcel-C1 has already produced 134,000 barrels of 16 API crude oil to-date from the Lower Sand 1 and is currently producing 5,250 bopd at an 89% oil cut from this interval alone ... Specifically, this press release contains forward-looking statements relating to the timing of capital projects and the results of operations ... With AAA rated, GE Capital Corp. Not an offer of securities for sale. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Estrellita takes huge dip in progress report Sep 5, 2008
Academic Performance Index (API) scores are released twice a year to rank schools and track growth at a statewide level ... "We didn't make API, but it's encouraging that we're not going backwards," said Ed Eldridge, coordinator of assessment, research and evaluation ... The growth API, released after the base API is calculated in exactly the same fashion and with the same indicators as the prior year base API but from test results of the following year. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Certicom Reports Results for First Quarter of Fiscal 2009 Sep 4, 2008
Visit Certicom, Certicom Security Architecture, Certicom Trust Infrastructure, Certicom CodeSign, Certicom KeyInject, Security Builder, Security Builder API, Security Builder BSP, Security Builder Crypto, Security Builder ETS, Security Builder GSE, Security Builder IPSec, Security Builder NSE, Security Builder PKI and Security Builder SSL are trademarks or registered trademarks of Certicom Corp. All other companies and products listed herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their... (PR Newswire)
SAFC Pharma(TM) Commits to Major Expansion of High Potency API Production at Madison Site Sep 4, 2008
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAFC Pharma(TM), a focus area within SAFC(R) (), a member of the Sigma-Aldrich(R) Group (Nasdaq: ), today officially announced details of a $30 million expansion plan to its Madison (Wisconsin) facility, designed to significantly increase its capacity to produce commercial scale High Potency Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (HPAPIs). The investment includes the purchase of 15 acres of green space in Verona (Wisconsin), near its existing HPAPI... (PR Newswire)
Sierra Wireless expands software development toolkit for OEM customers Sep 4, 2008
" Sierra Wireless has been developing wireless devices supporting the Windows CE operating system for more than 10 years, starting with the release of the AirCard(R) 300 PC card in 1998. The Windows CE SDK is designed to enable Sierra Wireless customers to leverage this expertise, reducing OEM development costs and time-to-market while enabling wireless wide area networking features with high performance and efficient power management. The new Windows CE SDK includes device drivers (including... (Canada Newswire)
Google claims browser is easy on memory, CPUs Sep 3, 2008
V8 has its own API so that it can be used in other browsers or programs. Chrome uses multiple processes in which each process has its own dedicated memory and copy of global data structures. (EETimes)
New decree allows greater possibilities for city commuters Sep 1, 2008
The recently issued presidential decree on spatial planning in the capital and surrounding areas allows for the development of other modes of mass transit, an expert says, to provide millions of commuters with more options. Bambang Susantono of the Indonesian Transportation Society on Sunday told The Jakarta Post the decree "would allow the monorail, mass rapid transit (MRT) system and busway networks to expand into surrounding cities" ... Until now, Jakarta administration has only been able to... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Android Challenge Pt. I: Balancing the Expected with the Experimental Aug 31, 2008
Marvin taps the powers of the Android OpenGL API, Google Maps, and Google StreetView to give the user a virtual 3D representation of the so-called social graph, from Google Earth-like outer space view to one at road level. Visually, it must impress. (Mashable)
IE8 Breaking Microsoft's Web Standards Promise? Aug 31, 2008
Internet Explorer 8 includes further selectors, the selectors API, CSS tables, generated content, DOM Storage, data URIs, and more. I'm a web developer. (Slashdot)
WHERE am I? Xohm to launch with location services Aug 30, 2008
Perhaps surprisingly, Sprint is committed to opening up the location platform by creating an API for developers to integrate into their own software. Sprint claims that these APIs and location services will be available to all devices on the Xohm networks, whether they be cell phones, laptops, or music players ... As of yet, there is no word on the details and specifications for this API, or when it will be made available. (Ars Technica)
Oil prices fall Thursday as Gustav approaches Aug 29, 2008
New rigs are built higher out of the water than ones that were built previously, and old rigs were strengthened, according to Andy Radford, a policy advisor at API.. "We have learned from Katrina and Rita," said Lebow. (Yahoo News -- Oil and Gas)
Learn more about `PhysX Aug 29, 2008
PhysX is a package of tools that contain a physics engine, flexible API, and middleware that are designed for developers and animators to preview and author the game physics to be incorporated in real time. Several gaming platforms like Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, and PC, can be exploited for respective CPU and GPU acceleration with PhysX as well as using CUDA environment for general purpose parallel computing processors. (MSN India)
Calaveras school districts can do more, Murphys man says Aug 28, 2008
The API assigns a number to a school from 200 to 1,000 ... According to the CDE, a school with an API of 800 is considered proficient ... Michelson performed at an 815 API in 2006-07, Avery Middle School had an 803 and Hazel Fischer Elementary had a 794. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Ascom Wireless Solutions and Ekahau Introduce WiFi Based Emergency Positioning Solution Aug 27, 2008
The position of the person carrying the handset will then be accurately revealed and rapid assistance can be sent. The open application programmer's interface (API) provides access to the real-time location information by any software application, and enables new location-based services, such as "nearest-person-to-task," work-flow improvement and asset tracking applications. (PR Newswire)
Google Android delay: Bluetooth, GTalk APIs Aug 27, 2008
Two major features have been dropped from the APIs for version 1 ... Engineer Nick Pelly explained "we plain ran out of time. The Android Bluetooth API was pretty far along, but needs some clean-up before we can commit to it for the SDK." ... "The bluez 4.x change requires us to carefully consider how to structure our API for the future. Again, remember that once we settle on an interface we need to support it for years going forward," said Pelly. (iTWire)
NVIDIA PhysX Technology to Power New Game from Futuremark Games Studio Aug 27, 2008
Consisting of a robust physics engine, API, and middleware software, NVIDIA PhysX technology provides developers the ability to add additional levels of realism into their games across all major gaming platforms, including Nintendo Wii, Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and the PC. On the PC, PhysX technology harnesses the power of any CUDA-enabled general-purpose parallel computing processor, including any NVIDIA GeForce 8 Series or higher GPU, to handle 10-20 times more visual complexity than what's p... (IGN PC Games)
Indonesia's Pharmaceutical companies Get Boost in Competitive Advantage from Launch of Newport Horizon Premium and IDRAC Solutions by Thomson Reuters Aug 26, 2008
Industry Leader in Generic Market Information Offers Single Authoritative Source of API Sourcing and Global Regulatory Intelligence to Indonesia's Generics and API Manufacturers JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 26 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Indonesia's generics and API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) manufacturers get boost in competitive advantage from launch of two solutions in the market by the Scientific business of Thomson Reuters, the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses... (PR Newswire)
TIO Networks to Process DolEx Dollar Express Bill Payment Transactions Aug 26, 2008
DolEx customers depend on these three communication companies everyday. We are pleased to offer the ability for our customers to make these payments at our DolEx locations, as they handle their other financial needs," said Matt Thomas, Vice President of Payment Service at DolEx. "We pride ourselves on understanding the needs of our broad customer base in providing value-based money transfer and bill payment services in our neighborhood branches. (Canada Newswire)
Big Oil's lobby machine Aug 26, 2008
Oil's Washington juggernaut. Under fire for high gas prices, the industry is spending record amounts on influence in Washington. (Yahoo News -- Oil and Gas)
Novel ways to tackle construction costs Aug 25, 2008
Alliance Precast Industries Sdn Bhd (API) assistant general manager Cheng Kwai Chuan said rising price in materials and fuel trends had encouraged the company to innovate more effective production processes to help contractors contain higher costs by lowering the price of its finished products. We are seeing trends among local developers and engineers putting emphasis on cost effective alternatives such as substitution or alternatives to manufacturing processes, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Intel, Yahoo, out to combine the Internet and TVagain Aug 22, 2008
The widget development framework is designed to speed cross-platform deployment, and Intel has pledged to make the framework API available to all third-party developers. The company has also released a few screenshots of what widgets might look like on an Intel CE display, as shown below. (Ars Technica)
NuLoch Resources Releases Q2 2008 Results Aug 22, 2008
01) Working capital deficiency (3,895) (4,313) (3,895) (4,313) Line of credit available(3) 9,000 5,500 9,000 5,500 Capital expenditures 7,451 1,467 12,501 2,795 COMMON SHARES (thousands) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class A, end of period 30,780 15,197 30,780 15,197 Class B, end of period 653 653 653 653 Options, end of period 2,885 823 2,885 823 Basic, weighted average combined 33,716 21,722 29,156 21,722 Diluted, weighted average 34,378 21,722... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Oracle Coherence boosts performance at online bookstore Aug 21, 2008
Website applications run on Tomcat servers with servlets communicating with the Oracle Coherence API. Tomcat sessions aren't persisted, they are in fact stateless, he noted ... " The previous version of the shopping basket application relied on cookies and interacted directly with the Oracle databases that contain all the information regarding available books, he said. The development manager reports a performance and scalability gain, although he has not yet done a statistical performance... (Search Webservices)
Comcast to Work with Intel to Bring Interactive Applications to the TV Aug 21, 2008
Comcast and Intel expect to begin integration testing of The Widget Channel framework in the first half of 2009 on Comcasts interactive program guide using tru2way technology, a Java-based platform with open API specifications, thats being built into televisions, set-top boxes, and other devices. Tru2way technology enables application developers to write interactive applications once and see them run successfully on any cable television system or device that supports the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Robotripping: hands on with the Android SDK beta Aug 20, 2008
The platform has improved significantly since the early prereleases, and the API is now richer and more complete ... The API has changed significantly since the early prereleases ... Unfortunately, the API changes were not publicly documented incrementally, and Google declined to make new SDK releases available to the general developer community until now, so developers will have to make a big adjustment all at once. (Ars Technica)
RealPlayer Now Available for Intel(R) Atom(TM) Processor-Based Netbooks and Nettops Aug 20, 2008
Real plans to publish a standard API in the Helix Community to provide third-party Linux application developers with the ability to create innovative user experiences based on the functionality available in the RealPlayer. Real will be demonstrating the new RealPlayer by appointment at the Intel Developer Forum at Moscone Center in San Francisco, August 19 - 21, 2008. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Mobile broadband could hit ISPs Aug 19, 2008
Includes Image Mastering API for Blu-ray media. Came straight to this page. (Pocket-lint.co.uk)
Apple pulls Push Notification Service support in latest iPhone ... Aug 19, 2008
1 Beta Firmware seed added an early implementation of the Apple Push Notification Service API.. This was greeted by developers with anticipation as it allowed them to start working on those pet projects that could take advantage of the functionality. (iTWire)
Realtime Worlds Puts Out an APB for NIVIDIA PhysX Technology Aug 19, 2008
NVIDIA PhysX technology consists of a robust physics engine, API, and middleware platform that give developers the ability to add additional levels of realism into their games across all major gaming platforms, including Nintendo Wii, Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and the PC. PhysX technology can run on either the CPU or any CUDA general-purpose parallel computing processor, including many current and all future NVIDIA GeForce GPUs. But the massively parallel architecture in GeForce GPUs can handle... (IGN PC Games)
Ten ways to get better gas mileage Aug 16, 2008
Use a recommended grade of motor oil and look for product that says "Energy conserving" on the API performance label, to improve mileage 1-2 percent. Hypermiling. (CNN -- US)
Central Desktop Shows What's Hot for Summer Aug 15, 2008
The new database API lets customers connect to data outside of the Central Desktop platform either by pushing data out to another application or pulling it in from another application. "Anytime you're in Central Desktop and need data from another source, such as Quicken or Salesforce.com, the API lets you write a tool to bring it in," said Garcia ... In addition, the new API feature lets you create custom mini-applications within Central Desktop Workspaces. (SmallBusinessComputing)