…to what end?
I think that’s the real question. For those of you that have followed the MySpace Acquisition of imeem and the eventual realization that users could not access their playlists, Crenk is wonders if people still care. There was no doubt that users of the imeem music service were dedicated to the platform and infuriated at how MySpace handled the acquisition.
With no warning at all the entire platform was shut down leaving developers and users in the dark. A lot of users left for other music sites, sites that appeared to be more stable. Now acquisitions can happen at any time, but two things were for sure. First users wanted to know where their music was and were unhappy with the response by MySpace, and secondly that many users detested the MySpace music platform and did not want to be affiliated with it.
Still, it’s nice to see that MySpace as still followed through with its promise of bringing back the playlists and there will be no doubt that users will migrate and begin to engage one another again, just on a different platform. Now it’s only fair to note that MySpace was not officially responsible for the imeem platform going down. Users were unawares that money had run out and services were on their way to being shut down with or without MySpace’s involvement.
For full reports and a step by step process to access your music accounts, take a look at the article from TechCrunch.
Artistic rendtions of He-man and the Eternia universe.
A lot of us who were kids in the 80’s can remember He-Man and the Masters of the Universe very vividly. Say what you want about it, but much like Transformers and G.I. Joe, the cartoon series is a cultural phenomenon. Fans young and old still seriously collect the ancient relics of the 80’s world of Eternia. He-Man led an entire generation of young fans to look within to find their own personal power of Grayskull. And, for me, it’s no surprise that these artists dug deep to find their own power to create some very majestic pieces.
Now before the geek in all of us rejoices in seeing some familiar faces, think back to your own visions of what we thought He-Man would look like if we had the power to create the world he lived in. These artist renditions run a wide gamut of styles. All of them creative, thought not all of them favorites of mine. While we may all have our personal tastes, the gallery is definitely not to be missed.
If you live anywhere near the L.A. area, you need to go to Gallery 1988 and check out the art display while it’s up (until January 29th). The art studio is transformed into the interior of Castle Grayskull to create an atmosphere most suited to looking at these artistic treasures, bringing them to life.
Under the Influence: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is a must see for the geek and 80’s cartoon fan out there! Make sure to scroll down to view the entire gallery.
Digital cameras have gotten smaller, more precise in their shots, but some have become overly complicated. For many it’s personal preference
Kodak Slice offers up 14 mega-pixel photo quality.
on what they trust and feel comfortable with. A company like Kodak carries a longstanding tradition of quality, expertise, and longevity. Recently Kodak has made a surprise jump into the “cool camera” running with the new Kodak Slice which is simply amazing.
The new pocket cam sports a 14 mega-pixel shot, a 3.5 inch touch-screen, 5x optical zoom lens, 720p/30fps HD video recording, and optical image stabilization. For a point and shoot, this little powerhouse is going to capture everything you need and more. Called the slice for the thin design that makes it easy for anyone to toss into their pocket and carry with them. Internally the camera itself can store up to 5,000 HD photos, which is mind blowing when you look at the size of this device.
I thin for many of us just the image stabilization is enough to warrant an eye on this camera. The reduction of unsteady hands can make any picture a worthwhile shot. Your point of reference on the back side, the touch screen, is surprisingly vibrant ensuring your shot is the best quality possible. The Kodak Slice currently retails for $350.
The Flip Mino has won the hearts of hundreds of thousands of hand cam enthusiasts looking to record videos for YouTube, Facebook, or just capture quick video of their family outing. The devices quick USB plug-in made the device easy and fun to cart around. Yet, just recently another camera has stepped into the market and it offers just enough innovation that Flip might need to reconsider its status. There’s real promise with the Ion Twin Video, and as this is the first generation model, I can see this camera developing into a little powerhouse, especially with the features it has built in.
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Android phones are taking over. The OS is becoming hugely popular and could very well dethrone Apple, not this year, not next year, but soon. As the only real rival in the market, coming from Google, Android phones are popping up across the various cell phone providers to include T-Mobile and Verizon, and now Android will debut on the AT&T network with the Motorola Backflip.
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This new e-reader is definitely going to turn some heads. It feels like I’m writing a lot about tablets and touch devices and today is no different. It’s time for the Kindle and Nook to take a back seat to this amazing piece of viewing technology which functions as a full fledged e-reader touting a screen size of 11.5 inches with a resolution of 1200 x 1600. This reader is not for the feint of heart.
Unlike the past e-readers, including the Nook and Kindle, the Skiff Reader uses LG’s “Metal Foil” e-paper technology to bring you crystal clarity that is unparallel in readers of this size. Both the Nook and Kindle use a glass touch surface which makes it much for fragile and susceptible to breaking. This added bonus makes it much more travel friendly and a great reader option for the clumsy.
The device is expected to be sold via Sprint on their 3G network. The device which sports the wi-fi connectivity of its predecessors will also have the ability to download from a virtual store. The reader also offers benefits for publishers looking to put content on the reader. You can find information on publisher benefits here.
Skiff Reader sports an 11.5 in. touch surface.
I believe when 2010 is over the market is going to be flooded with tablet options. I’m not sure this is necessarily a good thing for companies, but for consumers, the price war is sure to be in our favor. As all the tablet makers fight for our eyeballs on their devices, the deals are sure to make our pockets much happier, if not lighter. Nevertheless, the battle is sure to be a bloody one as tablets will get cut from production lines as consumers decide who will come out on top. With Apple just days away from making their announcement, which is rumored to be the announcement of the tablet, the market is alive with speculation.
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Palm who?
That’s a question that’s been asked time and time again. For awhile many of us have been saying “this is the year that Palm will close down,” yet year after year, somehow, they stay afloat. Palm is not necessarily the first name you think of when you think if innovation. In the past they’ve been known to put out some quality products, and die hard fans are loyal to them without question, but competition in today’s world has drastically changed. No longer the leader in PDA’s and smartphones, Palm had to drastically change things up when their market share started to slip. They never quite made it back to the top of the mountain, and even their most recent big release, the Palm Pre has fallen into the shadows of obscurity. An iPhone killer it was not.
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There just doesn’t seem to be enough storage for all of our needs these days. At the rate we’re downloading purchases from audio and video sites, the rate we’re producing content with access to video creators, web cams, and more, storage seems to be a very valued commodity these days. Most of us rely on what our systems come with, then perhaps turning to cloud storage for a few things, but ultimately a lot of us have external hard drives to store our information off the main system. As much as I love the Drobo, that’s just a huge expense that I’m not sure I want to drop right now. If you’re looking for something simple with lightning fast connectivity, then look no further than the WD My Book 3.0.
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I personally don’t know what all the craze is with boxes that apparently do what my laptop or desktop can already do, but they just can’t seem to make enough of them. I was first introduced to the Chumby, which was a device that I just saw no use for. I thought it would have been a nifty idea like ten years ago, but nowadays with mobile devices as they are, it seem irrelevant. I’m sure Chumby owners are happy with their purchase, and I don’t want to take anything away from that, but beyond the novelty, I didn’t see the need.
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The concept of using touch on your technology as the primary form of interaction is on the rise. Everything from touch screens to tablets are all the rage. Interestingly enough, while we’re moving to more tactile touch devices, there still room for innovation and that’s where Light Touch comes in. The concept of combining the touch screen and the projector has successfully been merged with this product, much to the amazement of its users. While the device is extremely creative, I find it curious as to whether this innovation is truly something we could be using in the near future.
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Now that CES is in full swing, we’ve had the honor to view some of the hottest tech gadgets around. 2010 is sure to be an amazing year for innovation as everything become more mobile, more accessible, and more interactive. Lenovo has taken all three of those points and created a device that at first I had to do a double take on. There was a time when laptops were as mobile as you go, and then there were smaller mobile devices with touch screens that cut the cord of having to be plugged into an outlet while you sat at a table or a desk.
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