Archive for December, 2009

What to do with all those books when the glut of e-readers hit the market in 2010!

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
What to do with all those books when the glut of e-readers hit the market in 2010!

If you are anticipating the iSlate, SI Tablet or JooJoo or looking seriously at buying that Kindle or Nook, then you better have a plan for all those books you’ll no longer need! Here’s one idea. Mike Stilkey creates wall mountable book sculptures by painting covers and spines along a stack of books to create... »

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Send an email to your future you!

Friday, December 18th, 2009

With the New Year only a few weeks away, you may be thinking of New Year’s resolutions. Whether you are making a list or just finding a theme for the New Year, here’s a way to email yourself in the future and tell yourself all your hopes and dreams you had for this... »

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Another e-reader? Or Netbook? Which is it? The dual screen Entourage Edge!

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Another e-book reader/netbook said to be available in February 2010. Engadget had contacted the company directly and confirmed that the shipping is on track. Check out the video below. Next year should be very interesting as the market for e-book readers and netbook tablets heat up. Via Engadget »

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JooJoo to SI Tablet. Are Web Tablets and Digital Consortiums Going to Save Publishing?

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Publishing companies have finally come to the realization that Americans no longer wait for information. It’s no longer the morning paper or late edition, dropped at their door. They are actively searching for news and content when they want it. Magazines and newspapers are losing readers to browser homepages like iGoogle, Bing, Yahoo!, or... »

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My Mom’s on Facebook! Just Tubetastic!

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

This week it’s all about Facebook, the fun loving, friend updater, time sucking application that asks and sometimes answers the perennial question, “Where are they now?”. First up is a song about what happens when Mom discovers Facebook! My Mom's on FacebookUploaded by theoutsidejoke. – Sitcom, sketch, and standup comedy videos. “Things were so much... »

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Tired of those Netflix pop-unders? How to rid your browser of pop-unders.

Sunday, December 6th, 2009
Tired of those Netflix pop-unders? How to rid your browser of  pop-unders.

Remember pop-under ads? So late 90’s right? You’re surfing the web for awhile and close your browser and what do you see but an ad to check your computer for viruses, or get your college degree or GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS! something like that. I thought they had gone the way of most pop-up windows,... »

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Filmmakers and iphone apps

Friday, December 4th, 2009

There are many iPhone and iTouch apps for filmmakers that are more or less calculators, notepads or slates. Not to take away from any of them. I admit they are very useful. But this lens controller is ingenious. The program uses the iPhone/iTouch wireless remote capabilities to allow for wireless lens control. You do... »

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You are going to like these ads. No, really!

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

I sometimes marvel at the creativity that goes into making a really entertaining commercial. How many lousy ones do we see everyday? But every once in a while…. Ikeahackers everywhere will like this one. IKEAMadreperfectaby angelistas This is just so darn pretty! And ends with a shot of a big glass of beer! Guinness – Dotby sabotage And here... »

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