Windows XP SP3: No, Really, It’s Not Ready

By Michael Santo
Editor-in-Chief, RealTechNews
Rumor was that Microsoft was set to release Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) this week, but that’s obviously not going to happen. Tuesday Microsoft announced another refresh of the software, a Release Candidate 2 (RC2) refresh (what, not RC3?).
As before, you have to use an application to enable Windows Update [...]

Microsoft's New Parental Street Cred Videos . . .

Microsoft has just come out with a series of new Xbox 360 video ads called "Parental Street Cred" which I hate to say, don't exactly achieve their goal of making the Xbox seem like a fun "family-friendly" device. Is this video targeted to kids? Or maybe the parents? Check out one of the videos below and let me know if it confuses you as well!

Sony “Sort Of” Removes “No Bloatware” Fee

By Michael Santo
Editor-in-Chief, RealTechNews
You may recall that Jimmy earlier wrote about Sony’s $50 charge for its “no bloatware” Fresh Start Option. They’ve since, after an explosion of bad publicity, rescinded that fee. I personally felt that since, in order to get the “Fresh Start” option and no bloatware, you had to select [...]

Tata Xenon displayed at the Bangkok Motor Show

Tata Xenon displayed at the Bangkok Motor Show
Tata Motors is now entering into the Thailand market as the company displayed their new product named Xenon at the Bangkok Motor Show.
The company also announced the launch of their operations in this country.
They are aiming to challenge the existing players in the market with their competitively priced [...]

The Clocky: Now Available in Chrome

The Clocky alarm clock we all love and yet love to hate is back in a shiny new chrome design that is sure to scare the bejeezus out of anyone when it goes off in the morning.

This fun clock by Nanda costs $65, although you can still pick up an older style in red, white, coco, or aqua for $50. It's seriously the perfect gift for those who can't seem to get out of bed since they'll have to get up just to make Clocky stop from rolling around!

Student No Longer Faces Expulsion for “Facebook Study Group”

By Michael Santo
Editor-in-Chief, RealTechNews
You may recall that Chris Avenir, a first-year chemical engineering student at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada, faced expulsion after it came to light that he had created a Facebook-based chemistry study group.
The study group, called “Dungeons/Mastering Chemistry Solutions,” after a campus-based engineering study group called “The Dungeon,” attracted the attention of [...]

Daily Tech: The BlackBerry 9000 Surfaces, and It's Gorgeous

• Finally, an up-close look at the new BlackBerry 8xxx/9000 series phone. Can't wait to find out when I can get my hands on one! — Engadget


• Check out a creative all-in-one media room haven. — Unplggd


• Janet Jackson's "Feedback (Remix)" is CNET's free MP3 of the Day!— Crave


• HD DVDs have officially gone to the graveyard. — CrunchGear


• Is Obama a class-act favorite on social networking sites? According to Google Trends, he is the most searched for on the net. — The Raw Feed