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In the technology world, conventional wisdom says that we’ll soon be saying R.I.P. for the DVD. Internet downloads are the future, baby. No driving, no postpaid envelopes. Any movie, any TV show, any time. Only one problem: once you’ve downloaded the shows to your computer, how do you play them on the TV? Now, there …
I woke up with some good news from Apple. My Apple TV first generation is now on its way. And it looks like they gave me a discount.
A panel of voice-over actors, talent agents, casting directors, and network television executives will bring their advice and expertise in late March at The Learning Annex to a special crash course in voice-over work that will include a live audition. Joining the panel will be voice-over actors from such shows as The Simpsons, Law & …
NBC Universal named Deborah Reichig to the newly created position of senior VP, market development. Ms. Reichig, previously senior VP at Court TV, will report to Beth Comstock, president of integrated media at NBC Universal. Ms. Reichig’s job will be developing advanced advertising and media effectiveness strategies. She will play a role in connecting NBCU’s …
Google Inc. may be frustrated in efforts to reach comprehensive deals with major media companies such as NBC or Viacom Inc. to put their videos on YouTube, but it is signing up hundreds of smaller media partners, The New York Times reported on Friday. Without specifying how many of those deals have been signed since …
Crap. I was really looking forward to getting my Apple TV ($299) this month. I guess I’ll have to wait a little bit longer. This morning I got the following email from the Apple Online Store regarding my Apple TV pre-order. Apparently “wrapping up” took ” a few weeks longer” than they expected… whatever that …
News Corp. said Thursday that it had acquired a company that it hoped would make Web advertising on its properties, especially MySpace, more valuable. Strategic Data Corp., which was purchased for an undisclosed price, makes software that targets advertising to computer users based on their interests and demographics. The technology will allow MySpace to charge …
The iDJ is a compact mixing console with 2 built-in iPod docks. Mixing directly from your iPods gives you the ability to utilize thousands tracks from your iTunes collection at your next party or event. If you need to pull audio from additional sources, you’ll be happy to know that the iDJ has two additional …
Funny music video from The Office for "That's What She Said".
If U.S. State Sen. Carl Kruger (D-Brooklyn) has his way, a new "iPod Crosswalk Ban" proposal would make it illegal to walk, jog or bike across the street in New York while using your iPod.
A hacker attack on the Internet failed this week — but experts warn there could be more to come. Three of the 13 computers that help direct all Internet traffic were hit with a flood of data requests Tuesday. Although it’s not yet clear where the torrent came from, it was most likely designed to …
The Garmin Nuvi 360 is a GPS navigator, personal translator, multi-media entertainer, tour guide and personal travel assistant all wrapped into one.
Want to be a rock star at the next party you host? Think drinks. This little gizmo called the Bar Master Drink computer will help save the day.
MySpace is to launch on mobile phones in Europe through an exclusive deal with Vodafone. The service will launch first in the UK and then be rolled out to selected key European markets, thought to include Germany, France and Italy. MySpace Mobile will come pre-loaded on selected new Vodafone handsets to offer customers an “off-the-shelf” …
How do you know you are a true geek? Well, when someone bakes you a gadget themed birthday cake, you might as well admit your chosen place in life. In a weird coincidence (or was there a gadget cake bake off recently) I found both an iPhone and Mac Mini cake on Digg’s front page …
Apple has posted a message on its website warning that customers using Windows Vista may experience compatibility issues with iTunes. Hold that upgrade! According to Apple, iTunes 7.0.2, the latest version released by the Cupertino company, may work with Windows Vista on many typical PCs. But Apple advices that customers wait to upgrade Windows until …
Even though you are probably not aware of it, virtually everything you own, which uses electricity, has a diagnostic mode. Everything from your cellphone to your dishwasher can tell you what is wrong with it, or at least give you a clue of what’s happening, if you know the secret combination of buttons to push. …
