Just like they did back in the summer for TouchPad owners and again earlier this fall for iOS owners, Box.net will (soon be) offering up 50 GB accounts for FREE for owners of Sony Ericsson phones. Much like the previous instances, all that’s needed by the end user is to simply sign in to Box.net via their Sony Ericsson device to unlock the 50 GB of storage before the end of next year.
The promotion isn’t ready for prime time just yet as is evident by this response sent by Sony Ericsson to The Next Web:
“On Monday afternoon, we mistakenly posted a promo offering Xperia(tm) owners 50GB of free storage via the Box for Android mobile app. While we’re really excited about working with Box down the road, this offer is not active today. We are in the midst of finalising the details of this promotion and are working to provide this offer very soon to all Xperia(tm) customers so stay tuned!”
If Box.net keeps it up, everyone is going to have 50 GBs of free storage — not that we’re complaining or anything.
All that said, take the above claims regarding the Sony Ericsson/Box.net partnership with a few grains of salt seeing as how a few t’s and i’s still need attending to.
Big content-owning companies (and companies who do business with them) aren’t the most intelligent, often being completely blind to the larger picture. Case in point: Hulu blocking any device that accesses their free, public web streams. The theory and rationale behind it is beyond backwards and stupid. But arguing about that could take weeks, countless pages, and at least a few trips to some heart-healthy fast food joint. For the sake of time and health, we’ll just say that the whole Hulu blocking tactic is ridiculous.
On that note, it appears an update pushed out by Hulu to block the newly released Boxee Box isn’t quite working as planned. Apparently, users on various browsers including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple’s Safari, and Microsoft’s Internet Explorer are seeing a block message stating that they are using a Boxee Box and are therefor ineligible to watch whatever it is they’re trying to watch.
A rather minor issue no doubt. But an issue that doesn’t have to exist in the first place. You stay classy Hulu. God knows I love your paid “premium” service that still crams ads down my throat.
After we saw Box.net overhaul their online storage offerings a couple of weeks back, it is now SugarSync’s turn to dole out some handy upgrades. Like Box.net, SugarSync is giving free users more, specifically to the tune of 3GB more. The old 2GB limit has been raised to 5GB.
“SugarSync makes it easy to backup, share and access your files, anytime, anywhere. With SugarSync you get online cloud storage for all your files — documents, music, photos, and video. When you make a change or add files on any of your PC or Mac computers, SugarSync automatically syncs your files to the cloud, where you can access them from any Internet-connected device — including your smartphone or iPad.”
Read: SugarSync Updates Free Account, Increases Storage From 2GB To 5GB [SugarSync Now Offering More Online Storage For Free, Raises Free Account Limit To 5GB Of Storage] » TFTS – Technology, Gadgets & Curiosities
It appears we have a cloud storage war upon us. Box.net upped their free and paid offerings a couple of weeks back. Dropbox can’t sit by much longer with their now paltry 2GB of free space much longer. (Though you can get up to 8GB of free storage space with Dropbox by referring new users, netting yourself 250MB per referral.)
With SugarSync now also getting into the game, those looking to not spend a single sent can get up to 12GB of storage space (18GB if you include the 8GB Dropbox referall limit) simply by using the free accounts on the “big three”: Box.net, Dropbox, and SugarSync. And of course, plenty of paid tiers offer even more storage if you should so choose.
I was having myself a good time last night searching for a new game on Steam when I stumbled across this little survey detailing the type of machines that flock to the popular service/storefront. It’s interesting because Mac’s have a pretty prominent position after a rather short time with Steam access. Specifically, a larger percentage of the Mac user base has higher amounts of RAM and more cores per CPU than their Windows counterparts. Though as any self respecting PC gamer knows, RAM and processor aren’t necessarily as important as the GPU. You can have the fastest CPU and RAM on the planet and a meager GPU and suck wind in the higher-end games. It’s all about the eye candy baby. And that’s exactly where Windows boxes take the cake…
How many times have you said to yourself: “Gee, I sure do wish my lunchbox was a USB Lunchbox? Some may scoff at the mere mention of such a thing, labeling it a waste or “gimmick gadget”. But nothing could be further from the truth. Just as heat/ice packs keep food their desired temperature, so does the USB ‘Box — warm that is. If you find yourself fortunate enough to work inside and with access to a USB port yet not fortunate enough to have refrigerator/microwave access, listen up.
For only $25, you can pick up this little lunch time wonder and begin to enjoy warm downright hot lunches. I say hot because this puppy will heat your food and hold it steady up to 60 degrees Celsius. Which, for those of you (such as I) who become glassy eyed when metrics are used — 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Ya, it gets pretty hot. This isn’t creator Thanko’s, first attempt at USB lunchbags, though it is it’s slimmest to date, cutting a sizable chunk off of earlier models dating back to 2008. So, it’s hot and cheap, whataya say? Hot lunches FTW?!
If you’re on a tight budget (and don’t kid me, we’ve all been there), normal everyday activities such as going to the movie theater become nothing more than a dream. For without the required paper money, they won’t let you in. Finding yourself in this predicament is an unfortunate one for sure. It’s at down times like these, creativity flourishes as people have more time to devote to hobbies or side projects. In lieu of the aforementioned words, why not take it upon yourself to mercilessly maim two birds with one napalm launcher and be crafty and entertained.
Today, I’m going to introduce you to the iPhone Theater. Recreating this little wonder by yourself requires very little actually — an iPhone, a box, some patience, and of course some spare time. In the end, missing out on the real theater experience is something that can’t really be recreated in your home — at least not cost effectively, and that’s why we’re even talking about making your own theater in the first place. Thankfully, the iPhone Theater in a box can at the very least, help you pass the time and give at least the front row of viewers a decent picture. Impressed?
Stopping by D-Link’s booth netted us all kinds of networking goodies. To start, their fully touch router had me quite pleased. Eschewing the buttons of yore, this router goes full touch with a large touchscreen adorning the top of the unit.
Multiple antennas and your standard b/g/n support come for the ride. The internal specs are usually pretty important. But in the case of a router, there really isn’t that much you can do to set yourself apart. Getting all touchy however is a nice start.
The real thing we’re excited for from D-Link however is the BoxeeBox. Besides what we already know, the small gem revealed at CES is the remote — a remote and keyboard in one. +1.
This little oddly shaped gem will hopefully usher in an era of more consumer controlled media. Choose to watch what you want when you want. Does it get any better?
DIY projects and geeky home touches are a dime a dozen. For every ten cool ideas that float by, one is truly unique, drawing a smile to my face and a moment of pondering. The VHS Mailbox is just that. An idea that seems so simple and makes so much sense should have come around sooner. Now that I’ve seen it, I’m not wasting any time. Bargain basement walmart VHS player…you’re mine…
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