Tivo Premiere- Family Movie Night is Back
Tivo released some very exciting information about their upcoming Series 4 set-top box, the Tivo Premiere. In the home media market, bridging the gap between a regular cable box, and a net appliance has always been separated into two or three separate devices. This integration is indeed the next evolution of digital media delivery to your Living Room. Two models TiVo Premiere 320GB storage space Can record up to 45 hours of HD programming or up to 400 hours in SD Supports digital cable, high-definition digital cable, antenna (ATSC) and Verizon FiOS Outputs: HDMI, Component video, Composite video, Optical audio, Analog audio Video output ...
Warning ISPs are Moving Towards a Metered Internet
What if you paid for your Internet access as if it were a utility bill? This is what Mr. Randall Stephenson, AT&T Chairman and Chief Executive Officer has confirmed. Stephenson made this comment during his keynote webcast at the Morgan Stanley Conference this past Tuesday. For the industry, we'll progressively move towards more of what I call variable pricing, so the heavy [-use] consumers will pay more than the lower consumers," Stephenson said in the webcast of the meeting. Read more at the Huffington Post....
Logitech Unveils Two Harmony Remotes for under $100
I can hear the wives applauding now. Logitech just released information about two of their new Harmony Universal Remote Controllers. As an A/V component madman, I can tell you that it is really difficult to get a truly universal, AND usable, remote control for under $200- let alone $100. The new Harmony 600 and 650 are the newest additions to their award-winning line. The entry-level 600 is has a monochrome backlit screen, controls up to 5 devices, and is expected to retail for $79. The 650 is very similar to the 700, except that it ...
How a National Broadband Plan Will Be The Next Public Works
The National Broadband Plan has been a project that the Federal Communications Commission has been charged with since early 2009. The plan is designed to address the lack of broadband availability not only throughout the United States but in underserved and economically depressed areas. The full report will be presented to Congress on March 17th. Fortunately, over the past few weeks the FCC has begun sharing certain details with the public. Read more on the Huffington Post...
How Does the United States Move Beyond Digital Illiteracy?
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill of 2009 has targeted broadband as an instrument to help in revitalizing our economy. The investment in this information infrastructure will not only help to create jobs but assist in developing new technologies, applications and services. These initiatives are part of the -- "Transforming Our Economy With Science And Technology" heading. The recovery bill states that "for every dollar invested in broadband the economy sees a ten-fold return on that investment." The bill plans to allocate (in grants) $6 billion dollars to expand broadband access to businesses and every community. Read more at the Huffington Post....
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Warning ISPs are Moving Towards a Metered Internet
3Share What if you paid for your Internet access as if it were a utility bill? This...
How a National Broadband Plan Will Be The Next Public Works
3Share The National Broadband Plan has been a project that the Federal Communications...
How Does the United States Move Beyond Digital Illiteracy?
4Share The American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill of 2009 has targeted broadband as...
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A Little Mint To Keep Track of Your Personal Finances
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iRewardChart reinforces children’s good behavior [iPhone App Review]
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Logitech Unveils Two Harmony Remotes for under $100
5Share I can hear the wives applauding now. Logitech just released information about two of their new Harmony Universal Remote Controllers. As an A/V component madman, I can tell you that it is really difficult to get a truly universal, AND usable, remote control for under $200- let alone $100. The new Harmony 600 and 650 are the newest additions... [Read more of this review]
A Sneak Peek at XBOX’s Project Natal
5Share I was invited to a private Project Natal sneak peek. The event was held at the beautiful EZ Studios in New York City. I met with a member Project Natal product team. She gave us a brief explanation of the Natal vision and gave us only a few technical details: RBG camera depth camera Current games will not be compatible with Natal Read more... [Read more of this review]
The iPad is Heading Down to The Jersey Shore
0Share I love the “I am a Mac“ commercials and who doesn’t have a favorite or two. The chemistry between Justin Long — Mac and John Hodgman — PC is fantastic. Take180.com has done a wonderful parody of the “I am a Mac” commercials. Instead of Long and Hodgman it’s the iPad and Jersey Shore’s “The... [Read more of this review]
A day in the Life of My Blackberry Curve 8330
1Share Every morning my day starts with my Blackberry’s alarm clock waking me up. I then pick it up, hit the snooze feature and try to get an hour more of sleep. Sadly, my Blackberry only allows me to have a ten minuet respite before it starts ringing again. Then I stare at it like a child that is waking his parents up for waffles, too early on a... [Read more of this review]
Amazon Purchases NY Based Touchco to Compete with Apple?
0Share I find it curious that Amazon is taking the fight to Apple. In my professional opinion this is an unfair match — with Amazon being on the losing side. Perhaps therein lies the problem — Amazon is no longer the giant in this space. Yes, agreed Apple started the fight with the combination of price matching and service (iBook Store).... [Read more of this review]
21st Century Classrooms- Time to Know
0Share Fire up the Flux Capacitor The next time you have a parent-teacher conference, take a quick glance around the classroom, and see it through the eyes of your child. If you have more technology sitting in your pocket, than in that room, your education system is stuck in the Dewey Decimal age. Outdated Unfortunately, most schools in the world... [Read more of this review]
The Apple iPad is an Innovation to be Seen and Had
0Share Steve Jobs did not disappoint with today’s unveiling of the latest Apple product – the iPad. The specs: Models: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB (flash storage) Price: $499, $599 and $699, respectively (add-on another $130 if you want both Wi-Fi and 3G) 1GHz Apple A4 chip Wireless: 802.11n, WiFi and Bluetooth 2.1 10 hours of battery life 1.5... [Read more of this review]
The future for Blu-Ray, Apple, and Media Devices?
0Share Your living room TV is under assault! I am not talking about your kids throwing Wii remotes at it, or spouses sabotaging your inputs just in time for Sunday football, or not having any juice left in your rechargeable Logitech Harmony Remote, or even those tiny little fingerprints on the screen that make you go coo coo for cocoa puffs. I... [Read more of this review]
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