9:33 AM

Google Chrome Beta

Did you know about Google Chrome (beta) which is new web browser just released? IF you are not, you shall try and see it in action. Some of the greatest features included are
  • Dynamic Tabs – Drag and Drop tabs to arrange or group in any combination of multiple tabs or windows easily.
  • Crash Control – Tabs are running independently. If one app is crashed, there is a task manager to close it without affecting other tabs.
  • Incognito mode for private browsing.
  • Application Shortcuts to put on desktop, start menu or quick launch bar.
  • Import settings – It is pretty easy to import bookmarks and passwords from existing browser.
  • New Tab page which shows recently visited websites, search engines and recent bookmarks.
  • Memory Usage – You can check memory usage for every tab page.
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Information for web developers
Why Google invented Chrome browser?
Oh… it crashes when you enter :% in Google Chrome address bar.
You may share your browsing experiences on Google Chrome by posting a comment below.
Google Chrome Beta Google Chrome Memory Usage Google Chrome Task Manager

9:33 AM

FlashEff Pattern Contest

Jumpeye components is holding a Flash effect pattern contest with total 3 prices worth $7,500. Each winner will get $2,000 cache and $500 discount coupons to be spent on JumpeyeComponents.com products.
The contest is open to any Flash developer. You need to have advanced skills for ActionScript 3.0 and strong OOP background to participate in the contest. Submissions are open till October 31st 2008. Be sure to check out FlashEff.com SDK or Developer API page for the contest details and requirements.
FlashEff
What is FlashEff? 
FlashEff is a Flash CS3 AS3.0 component that can build effects on any object (image, movieclip, and text) and to configure interactive animations visually without knowing ActionScript.
Jumpeye ComponentsÂ
Jumpeye components is a company which sells high quality Flash components or extensions.

9:30 AM

Adobe Flash CS4 preview screenshots

 Flash CS4
It is good to see the screenshots of upcoming Flash CS4 professional before it is released. Flash CS4 includes the following new features:

  • Object-based animation
  • Inverse kinematics with the Bones tool
  • Motion editor
  • Motion presets
  • 3D transformation
  • Procedural modeling
Flash CS4 motion editor
Please follow below links for the Flash CS4 preview screenshots.
Flash CS4: The photo tour of features – Flashthusiast
Flash CS4, Big Changes Ahead – FlashMagazine
UPDATE (25 Sep 2008): Flash CS4 Feature Tour by gotoAndLearn()