Lifehacker is reporting that Google Calendar now supports CalDAV, allowing you to sync iCal with GCal. This was already possible, but only via paid 3rd party tools from what I could determine.
I really like Google Calendars, since it’s available online and lets you create multiple shared calendars. However, while it may be a bit old-school I prefer a desktop client to the web interface, and like to have a local copy when I’m offline. I’ve been using Thunderbird’s Lightning extension, which is OK, but I really need to be on iCal so that my blackberry will sync appointments.
I just set up the sync on my macbook pro and it seems to work great. I’ll update with another post once the blackberry is brought into the mix.
ExtremeTech has a re-posted article about a new electric supercar, the Lightning, which looks to be a direct competitor to the Tesla. Sounds like it will be a lot of fun for those who are well heeled enough to afford $240K for their next car. It’s good for the environment though, and if you’re lucky maybe California will let them get stickered for the carpool lane.
We’re headed to Vegas next month for the New Media Expo. I just bought tickets to the Coverville 500 show on Friday night which should be a lot of fun. I’ve been checking out Yelp for some good spots off the strip for food, drink and entertainment. Leave a comment or drop me a note if you’re going to be at the expo.
I purchased a Canon G9 a couple of weeks ago and have been very happy with it. It is essentially a prosumer grade point-and-shoot digital camera. It’s about the size of a 35mm P&S, making is much larger than something like the Canon SD1000 (which is about the size of a deck of cards). However, it is a whole lot smaller and more portable than my DSLR (a Nikon D70) and so far I’ve been extremely happy with it. You can put the camera into full manual mode, which gives you control over aperture, shutter speed, etc. It’s got a macro mode, let’s you manually focus, shoots a very decent video clip, and has a hot shoe in case you want to attach a small flash. It’s certainly not for everyone, but if you’re looking for a small / portable alternative to a DSLR that gives you all the controls in a much more compact package, the Canon G9 is great. Check out this review for more info.
In a follow-up to the melting polar ice caps info, this AP article describes a serious decline in coral reefs in the US.
