GeekBrief.TV | Video Podcast (iPod) Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/shows/?show=geekbrief Shiny, Happy Tech News Geek Brief TV is a Video Podcast with news about tech tools and toys featuring Cali Lewis. The format is fast, fun, fresh and flirty. en Cali Lewis geekbrief@gmail.com http://psstatic.podshow.com/images/shows/365/shows/small/geekbrief.png?ac69879aab69fe00ee21dea6ffde11fa GeekBrief.TV | Video Podcast (iPod) http://www.mevio.com/shows/?show=geekbrief Podcast no technology tech news geekbrief geek brief tv gadgets girl ipod apple mac microsoft windows comedy web 2.0 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:33:31 -0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss PodShow PDN geekbrief@gmail.com webmaster@podshow.com GBTV #441 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=127529&tId=2 said they're working on porting the Zune software to Windows Mobile.

Sony's eBook reader, the PRS-700, was announced today. It'll have a touch screen, allowing you to "flip" pages with the swipe of a finger. It'll be available at the end of October.

Wii Speak is a new channel on the Wii. With a Wii mic, and you and three other people can voice chat.

The Nerd Girls are a group of women with the goal of encouraging girls to embrace science, technology, engineering and math. You can join their community at www.nerdgirls.com.

PrintWhatYouLike.com lets you print exactly what you want from a webpage, minus all the ads and extras that take up so much paper.

Don't forget about the State Fair of Texas meetup on Sunday, October 5th!

You can save money on domain name registrations and renewals from GoDaddy.com with discount codes GB1, GB2 and GB3. For an explanation of each code, click here. **Editors note: We were supposed to put a list of domains names that were registered with my promo codes, but we kind of forgot, so that segment is there for your comedic pleasure. :) ]]> Zune Software on Windows Mobile, Sony eReader PRS-700, Wii Speak, Nerd Girls, PrintWhatYouLike.com In an interview with CIO Magazine, Steve Balmer said [1] they're working on porting the Zune software to Windows Mobile. Sony's eBook reader, the PRS-700 [2], was announced today. It'll have a touch screen, allowing you to "flip" pages with the swipe of a finger. It'll be available at the end of October. Wii Speak [3] is a new channel on the Wii. With a Wii mic, and you and three other people can voice chat. The Nerd Girls [4] are a group of women with the goal of encouraging girls to embrace science, technology, engineering and math. You can join their community at www.nerdgirls.com [5]. PrintWhatYouLike.com [6] lets you print exactly what you want from a webpage, minus all the ads and extras that take up so much paper. Don't forget about the State Fair of Texas meetup [7] on Sunday, October 5th! You can save money on domain name registrations and renewals from GoDaddy.com [8] with discount codes GB1, GB2 and GB3. For an explanation of each code, click here [9]. **Editors note: We were supposed to put a list of domains names that were registered with my promo codes, but we kind of forgot, so that segment is there for your comedic pleasure. :) Links: ------ [1] http://www.cio.co.uk/concern/infrastructurerefresh/news/index.cfm?articleid=3208&pagtype=allchantopdate&pn=3 [2] http://news.sel.sony.com/en/press_room/consumer/computer_peripheral/e_book/release/37586.html [3] http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/02/nintendo-announces-wii-speak-channel/ [4] http://www.nerdgirls.com/page/learn [5] http://www.nerdgirls.com [6] http://www.PrintWhatYouLike.com [7] http://www.geekbrief.tv/state-fair-of-texas-meetup [8] http://www.godaddy.com [9] http://www.geekbrief.tv/support Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:18:27 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/127529/geekbrief-127529-10-03-2008.mp4 GBTV #440 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=127426&tId=2 Nokia 5800 XpressMusic rumors were true. It includes something they're calling Comes With Music, which gives you access to two million songs.

The new Nintendo DS is the DSi. We're seeing two cameras and the ability to alter playback speed of audio.

For details of the State Fair Meetup on Sunday October 5th, click here.

We'll be shooting at the Smart Home, designed by women engineers, and we'll be using the DVRig Pro, an inexpensive camera stabilization system. The smaller version I mention is the DVRig Jr.

If you don't know about Sweetwater, we highly suggest them when you need to buy audio gear. They're selling SonicPrints, a treatment to help with sound bounce issues in your home theatre.

Nicholas Colas joined us yesterday on Cali Live to talk about the crisis on Wall Street. He explained everything in an easy-to-understand way and answered the chatroom's questions. You can watch it at www.calilive.tv.

You can save money on domain name registrations and renewals from GoDaddy.com with discount codes GB1, GB2 and GB3. For an explanation of each code, click here. Viewers bought these domain names and saved money with my codes: mattlucht.com, semanticviolation.com, and denniscadorniga.com. ]]> 5800 XpressMusic, DSi, DVRig Pro & State Fair of Texas Meetup, Sweetwater & SonicPrints, Conversation with Nick Colas The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic [1] rumors were true. It includes something they're calling Comes With Music, which gives you access to two million songs. The new Nintendo DS is the DSi [2]. We're seeing two cameras and the ability to alter playback speed of audio. For details of the State Fair Meetup on Sunday October 5th, click here [3]. We'll be shooting at the Smart Home, designed by women engineers, and we'll be using the DVRig Pro [4], an inexpensive camera stabilization system. The smaller version I mention is the DVRig Jr [5]. If you don't know about Sweetwater [6], we highly suggest them when you need to buy audio gear. They're selling SonicPrints [7], a treatment to help with sound bounce issues in your home theatre. Nicholas Colas joined us yesterday on Cali Live [8] to talk about the crisis on Wall Street. He explained everything in an easy-to-understand way and answered the chatroom's questions. You can watch it at www.calilive.tv [9]. You can save money on domain name registrations and renewals from GoDaddy.com [10] with discount codes GB1, GB2 and GB3. For an explanation of each code, click here [11]. Viewers bought these domain names and saved money with my codes: mattlucht.com [12], semanticviolation.com [13], and denniscadorniga.com [14]. Links: ------ [1] http://europe.nokia.com/A41271008?nocache [2] http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/10/new-nintendo-ds.html [3] http://www.geekbrief.tv/state-fair-of-texas-meetup [4] http://dvtec.tv/id27.html [5] http://dvtec.tv/id3.html [6] http://www.sweetwater.com [7] http://www.auralex.com/sonicprint/ [8] http://www.calilive.tv [9] http://www.calilive.tv [10] http://www.godaddy.com [11] http://www.geekbrief.tv/support [12] http://mattlucht.com [13] http://semanticviolation.com [14] http://denniscadorniga.com Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:51:41 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/127426/geekbrief-127426-10-02-2008.mp4 GBTV #439 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=127267&tId=2 1st gen iPhone and the iPod Touch. A version for the iPhone 3G is coming October 30th.

Sometimes WiFi isn't enough. Not every device that wants to be connected to the Internet has WiFi built in. When you don't want to lay a new Cat 5, there's the Netgear Powerline.

A couple weeks ago, I tweeted about NeatReceipts. It's a small, portable scanner that does way more than just scan. It uses text recognition software to "read" your receipts and help you organize them and succesfully get ready for tax season way before tax season arrives. I'm loving this thing! I show you the PC version. They also announced the Mac version yesterday. If you deal with a massive amount of paperwork and receipts, check out the NeatDesk. ]]> Mophie Juice Pack, Netgear Powerline Networking, Neat Receipts, Ustream October 1st I've got three reviews for you on today's Brief. I start off with the Mophie Juice Pack. It's a battery pack that doubles the battery life of the 1st gen iPhone [1] and the iPod Touch [2]. A version for the iPhone 3G is coming October 30th. Sometimes WiFi isn't enough. Not every device that wants to be connected to the Internet has WiFi built in. When you don't want to lay a new Cat 5, there's the Netgear Powerline [3]. A couple weeks ago, I tweeted about NeatReceipts. It's a small, portable scanner that does way more than just scan. It uses text recognition software to "read" your receipts and help you organize them and succesfully get ready for tax season way before tax season arrives. I'm loving this thing! I show you the PC version [4]. They also announced the Mac version [5] yesterday. If you deal with a massive amount of paperwork and receipts, check out the NeatDesk [6]. Links: ------ [1] http://www.mophie.com/products/juice-pack [2] http://www.mophie.com/products/juice-pack-ipod-touch [3] http://www.netgear.com/Products/PowerlineNetworking.aspx?for=All [4] http://store.neatreceipts.com/index/page/product/product_id/26/category_chain//product_name/NeatReceipts%C2%AE [5] http://www.neatco.com/products/neatreceipts-for-mac [6] http://store.neatreceipts.com/index/page/product/product_id/23/category_chain//product_name/NeatDesk%3Csup%3ETM%3Csup%3E Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:26:18 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/127267/geekbrief-127267-09-30-2008.mp4 GBTV #438 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=127124&tId=2 Automatic Octopus Ball Maker makes it easy to make your own.

TiVo partnered with Nero a few months ago, and out of that partnership, we get the Nero LiquidTV, which let you turn your PC into a TiVo DVR.

Thanks to AutomatedHome.com for finding Jaikoz. Using MusicBrainz and Acoustic ID, it works to tag your music files to fill in the missing blanks.

The Jupiter Mouse is a nice looking gyroscopic mouse.

Netgear announced the WRN2000 and the DGN2000 WiFi-N Routers. Their intention is to make setup and connecting additional computers to your home network. The routers take advantage of the Push 'N' Connect technology. Push a button on the router, then on the computer, and it automatically connects that computer.

Cali's Shirt Courtesy of MacMost.com ]]> Automatic Octopus Ball Maker, Nero LiquidTV, Jaikoz, Jupiter Mouse, Netgear WRN2000 & DGN2000 I've eaten octopus before, but I've never heard of Octopus Balls, otherwise known as takoyaki in Osaka. The Automatic Octopus Ball Maker [1] makes it easy to make your own. TiVo partnered with Nero a few months ago, and out of that partnership, we get the Nero LiquidTV [2], which let you turn your PC into a TiVo DVR. Thanks to AutomatedHome.com [3] for finding Jaikoz [4]. Using MusicBrainz and Acoustic ID, it works to tag your music files to fill in the missing blanks. The Jupiter Mouse [5] is a nice looking gyroscopic mouse. Netgear announced [6] the WRN2000 and the DGN2000 WiFi-N Routers. Their intention is to make setup and connecting additional computers to your home network. The routers take advantage of the Push 'N' Connect technology. Push a button on the router, then on the computer, and it automatically connects that computer. Cali's Shirt Courtesy of MacMost.com [7] Links: ------ [1] http://www.kilian-nakamura.com/catalog/takoyaki-maker-automatic-octopus-balls-p-310.html [2] http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2331277,00.asp [3] http://www.automatedhome.co.uk/Software/Automated-Tagging-Heaven.html [4] http://www.jthink.net/jaikoz [5] http://www.kilian-nakamura.com/catalog/jupiter-mouse-accelerometer-mouse-p-292.html [6] http://www.slashgear.com/netgear-wifi-n-routers-announced-wrn2000-dgn2000-2917639/ [7] http://www.MacMost.com Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:23:16 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/127124/geekbrief-127124-09-29-2008.mp4 GBTV #437 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=126806&tId=2 R2 Fish Training School Kit. Train your fish to do tricks. If you try it, let us know!,b,
The Electronic Drum Kit Shirt has audio built in, so you can tap away and make music while you walk down the street.

Asus announced a new eeePC with seven and a half hours of battery life, Windows XP, 3G mobile broadband and more.

You can save money on domain name registrations and renewals from GoDaddy.com with discount codes GB1, GB2 and GB3. For an explanation of each code, click here. ]]> R2 Fish Training School Kit, Electronic Drum Kit Shirt, New eeePC If I could keep fish alive, I would be buying the R2 Fish Training School Kit [1]. Train your fish to do tricks. If you try it, let us know!,b, The Electronic Drum Kit Shirt [2] has audio built in, so you can tap away and make music while you walk down the street. Asus announced a new eeePC [3] with seven and a half hours of battery life, Windows XP, 3G mobile broadband and more. You can save money on domain name registrations and renewals from GoDaddy.com [4] with discount codes GB1, GB2 and GB3. For an explanation of each code, click here [5]. Links: ------ [1] http://www.thinkgeek.com/adca [2] http://www.thinkgeek.com/ac0b [3] http://www.asus.com/news_show.aspx?id=12905 [4] http://www.godaddy.com [5] http://www.geekbrief.tv/support Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:23:42 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/126806/geekbrief-126806-09-25-2008.mp4 GBTV #436 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=126730&tId=2 5800 XpressMusic phone might be Nokia's answer to the iPhone. The translation got a bit screwed up, but we do have some details about the phone.

The Apollo Pro WX is the first wireless USB hard drive, with capacities of 250GB to 1TB.

Sony Ericsson announced three bluetooth enhanced watches for women. Control music on your phone, see who's calling, and answer or ignore the call. They're the The Sparkling Allure Edition, The Contemporary Elegance Edition, and The Evening Classic Edition.

The Colombo Two is a landline telephone with a 2 line dot matrix display for Caller ID, a digital answering machine and more.

The Delicair Basin is for laundry geeks like Neal. It has 14 to 16 air jets in the sink for washing delicate clothing. ]]> Yahoo Request, Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, Apollo Pro WX, Sony Ericsson's Bluetooth Watches, Colombo Two, Delicair Basin The 5800 XpressMusic [1] phone might be Nokia's answer to the iPhone. The translation got a bit screwed up, but we do have some details about the phone. The Apollo Pro WX [2] is the first wireless USB hard drive, with capacities of 250GB to 1TB. Sony Ericsson announced three bluetooth enhanced watches [3] for women. Control music on your phone, see who's calling, and answer or ignore the call. They're the The Sparkling Allure Edition, The Contemporary Elegance Edition, and The Evening Classic Edition. The Colombo Two [4] is a landline telephone with a 2 line dot matrix display for Caller ID, a digital answering machine and more. The Delicair Basin [5] is for laundry geeks like Neal. It has 14 to 16 air jets in the sink for washing delicate clothing. Links: ------ [1] http://mobil.idnes.cz/exkluzivne-iphone-od-nokie-se-ukazuje-vse-o-modelu-tube-s-predstihem-1if-/mob_nokia.asp?c=A080923_172541_mob_nokia_ada [2] http://www.popgadget.net/2008/09/wireless_usb_ha.php [3] http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/corporate/press/pressreleases/pressreleasedetails/key.PressResource.MBW_200_press_release_FINAL-20080924 [4] http://www.colloco.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=pl1400 [5] http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/09/23/delicair-laundry-basin-does-the-handwashing-for-you/ Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:04:46 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/126730/geekbrief-126730-09-24-2008.mp4 GBTV #435 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=126636&tId=2 mentioned yesterday is online at Canon. He used the 5D Mark II to shoot the film. The behind the scenes footage is online at SmugMug.

We've all been waiting to see a real live phone built on Android, an open source platform. Today, T-Mobile, HTC and Google showed us the G1. It doesn't have multi-touch, but it has a physical keyboard and a trackball. More pros/cons in the show.

Sony announced the VAIO TT, an ultraportable notebook with Blu-ray included. Anyone know what the "TT" stands for? Leave a comment below.

Eye-Fi got an update. It's an SD card that automatically uploads your photos to your computer or a photosharing site like SmugMug. The update makes uploads faster.

Microsoft applied for a very interesting patent. They're calling it "Mobile Device Collaboration". The idea is that you and your friends can all lay your phones side by side and aggregate resources for one large display, surround sound, extra battery life, and more.

You can save money on domain name registrations and renewals from GoDaddy.com with discount codes GB1, GB2 and GB3. For an explanation of each code, click here. ]]> Vincent Laforet's film and behind the scenes footage, G1 Phone built on Android, Sony's VAIO, Eye-Fi Update, Microsoft's Mobile Device Collaboration… Vincent Laforet's short film that we mentioned yesterday [1] is online at Canon [2]. He used the 5D Mark II to shoot the film. The behind the scenes footage is online at SmugMug [3]. We've all been waiting to see a real live phone built on Android, an open source platform. Today, T-Mobile, HTC and Google showed us the G1 [4]. It doesn't have multi-touch, but it has a physical keyboard and a trackball. More pros/cons in the show. Sony announced the VAIO TT [5], an ultraportable notebook with Blu-ray included. Anyone know what the "TT" stands for? Leave a comment below. Eye-Fi [6] got an update. It's an SD card that automatically uploads your photos to your computer or a photosharing site like SmugMug [7]. The update makes uploads faster. Microsoft applied for a very interesting patent [8]. They're calling it "Mobile Device Collaboration". The idea is that you and your friends can all lay your phones side by side and aggregate resources for one large display, surround sound, extra battery life, and more. You can save money on domain name registrations and renewals from GoDaddy.com [9] with discount codes GB1, GB2 and GB3. For an explanation of each code, click here [10]. Links: ------ [1] http://www.geekbrief.tv/gbtv-434-geekbrieftv [2] http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=2086 [3] http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3177154-10589048 [4] http://mossblog.allthingsd.com/20080923/googles-g1-first-impressions/ [5] http://www.podshow.com/www.sonystyle.com/pr/tt [6] http://www.eye.fi [7] http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-3177154-10381603 [8] http://www.unwiredview.com/2008/09/23/microsoft-wants-to-combine-multiple-winmo-devices-into-a-single-system/ [9] http://www.godaddy.com [10] http://www.geekbrief.tv/support Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:05:20 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/126636/geekbrief-126636-09-23-2008.mp4 GBTV #434 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=126515&tId=2 Origami Stroller. It automatically folds or unfolds at the touch of a button. It's powered by a generator that charges a battery when the stroller is being pushed.

Vincent Laforet had the chance to use the Canon 5D Mark II camera I told you about last week. He shot a short film with a $5,000 budget and thinks the camera is fantastic. He says it's so good, it will change everything. Definitely take a few minutes to read about his experience. SmugMug stepped in to provide the bandwidth so we can see Laforet's film. It will be up sometime tonight

Pentax released a DSLR for beginners. If you're making the jump from point and shoot to DSLR, take a look at the K-m (also known as the K2000 in the US).

You can save money on domain name registrations and renewals from GoDaddy.com with discount codes GB1, GB2 and GB3. For an explanation of each code, click here.

Cali's Shirt Courtesy of Thinker Clothing, "Knowledge as Your Style"
I'm wearing the Roboticus Carpalium

]]> The Origami Stroller, Vincent Laforet's Canon 5D Mark II experience, Pentax K-m DSLR If we ever have kids, I really want the Origami Stroller [1]. It automatically folds or unfolds at the touch of a button. It's powered by a generator that charges a battery when the stroller is being pushed. Vincent Laforet [2] had the chance to use the Canon 5D Mark II camera I told you about [3] last week. He shot a short film with a $5,000 budget and thinks the camera is fantastic. He says it's so good, it will change everything. Definitely take a few minutes to read about his experience [4]. SmugMug stepped in to provide the bandwidth so we can see Laforet's film. It will be up sometime tonight Pentax released a DSLR for beginners. If you're making the jump from point and shoot to DSLR, take a look at the K-m [5] (also known as the K2000 in the US). You can save money on domain name registrations and renewals from GoDaddy.com [6] with discount codes GB1, GB2 and GB3. For an explanation of each code, click here [7]. Cali's Shirt Courtesy of Thinker Clothing, "Knowledge as Your Style" I'm wearing the Roboticus Carpalium [8] Links: ------ [1] http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/09/22/power-folding-stroller-eats-your-baby/ [2] http://blog.vincentlaforet.com [3] http://www.geekbrief.tv/gbtv-431-geekbrieftv [4] http://www.mevio.com/myshows/Vincent%20Laforet [5] http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/pentax-announces-k2000-digital-slr/story.aspx?guid={B58F3FB1-62E0-4F7F-B740-B1E25A7D7BDC}&dist=hppr [6] http://www.godaddy.com [7] http://www.geekbrief.tv/support [8] http://www.thinkerclothing.com/rccolkw.html Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:03:03 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/126515/geekbrief-126515-09-22-2008.mp4 GBTV #433 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=126193&tId=2 Fitbit is a small device that monitors your fitness activity and your sleep at night, and automatically uploads information to the website for you to see how you're doing.

There have been several crowdsourcing ventures that haven't made it, but let's hope FairSoftware does. It was a TechCrunch50 finalist.

MagHound takes the idea of Netflix and applies it to magazines. Switch around the titles you receive each month, or keep receiving the same ones. Up to you.

CRAY intends to make supercomputers available to everyone, although I'm not sure they're there just yet at $25,000 a pop. The AOC V17 is a very inexpensive HD monitor. It's 17" and cost $200. ]]> Fitbit, FairSoftware, CRAY's Supercomputer, AOC V17 HD Monitor Fitbit [1] is a small device that monitors your fitness activity and your sleep at night, and automatically uploads information to the website for you to see how you're doing. There have been several crowdsourcing ventures that haven't made it, but let's hope FairSoftware [2] does. It was a TechCrunch50 finalist. MagHound [3] takes the idea of Netflix and applies it to magazines. Switch around the titles you receive each month, or keep receiving the same ones. Up to you. CRAY [4] intends to make supercomputers available to everyone, although I'm not sure they're there just yet at $25,000 a pop. The AOC V17 [5] is a very inexpensive HD monitor. It's 17" and cost $200. Links: ------ [1] http://www.fitbit.com/ [2] http://www.fairsoftware.net/home [3] http://www.maghound.com [4] http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9aa5b8ba-d721-4062-a54c-c07bffda4c16&displaylang=en&tm [5] http://www.slashgear.com/aoc-v17-lcd-monitor-just-12mm-thick-1616360/ Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:55:05 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/126193/geekbrief-126193-09-19-2008.mp4 GBTV #432 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=126136&tId=2 Hotel Visualizer will give you some options.

KATA has a Multimedia Backpack designed for photographers, videographers and filmmakers. It has tear-resistant fabric, foam padding and protects gear from bumps and weather.

Hammacher Schlemmer is selling the Laser-Guided Pool Cue, the first of it's kind that's available for purchase. It brakes down, has a touch sensor to turn it on and off, as well as an auto shut off option. They're also selling the Anywhere Home Sentry, a home security robot that can travel around the house, take pictures and email them to you. It also streams audio and video to your Web browser.

Neuros Technology announced the OSD2, an update to their open source DVR. Cali's Shirt Courtesy of Thinker Clothing, "Knowledge as Your Style"
I'm wearing the Mobo T-Shirt ]]> Hotel Visualizer, KATA Multimedia Backpack, Laser-Guided Pool Cue, Neuros OSD2 Hotels.com released a technology (in Beta) that uses image psychology to find hotels you might like. All you have to do is choose between photos based on your desired vacation and Hotel Visualizer [1] will give you some options. KATA has a Multimedia Backpack [2] designed for photographers, videographers and filmmakers. It has tear-resistant fabric, foam padding and protects gear from bumps and weather. Hammacher Schlemmer is selling the Laser-Guided Pool Cue [3], the first of it's kind that's available for purchase. It brakes down, has a touch sensor to turn it on and off, as well as an auto shut off option. They're also selling the Anywhere Home Sentry [4], a home security robot that can travel around the house, take pictures and email them to you. It also streams audio and video to your Web browser. Neuros Technology announced the OSD2 [5], an update to their open source DVR. Cali's Shirt Courtesy of Thinker Clothing, "Knowledge as Your Style" I'm wearing the Mobo T-Shirt [6] Links: ------ [1] http://hotels.visualdna.com/statement/module/HotelsModule/Hotels_Module?dm_i=372250252 [2] http://www.podcastingnews.com/2008/09/12/awesome-multimedia-backpack/ [3] http://www.hammacher.com/publish/72641.asp?source=CJ&cm_mmc=CJ-_-2024741-_-2347046-_-Hammacher+Product+Catalog [4] http://www.hammacher.com/publish/75738.asp [5] http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS9949081537.html?kc=rss [6] http://www.thinkerclothing.com/moboblwb.html Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:28:42 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/126136/geekbrief-126136-09-18-2008.mp4 GBTV #431 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=126061&tId=2 announcements Canon made today. It has a 21.1 megapixel camera and captures full 1080p video. It's actually pretty speced out.

Kodak is showing off the first digital photo frame to use an OLED display at Photokina (photography trade show). It has WiFi, a 7.6" display, 2GB of internal memory, a built in card reader and a USB port.

The Iomega eGo Helium portable drive gives you 320GB of storage and weighs less than half a pound. Drop Guard technology helps to protect the drive for the clumsy (like me).

If you have OTA (over the air) HD, and are tired of dealing with the unsightly antennas, RCA Flat Antennas might be of interest. They're supposed to fix a couple issues you get with existing antennas, and they're designed to fit with your decor.

You can save money on domain name registrations and renewals from GoDaddy.com with discount codes GB1, GB2 and GB3. For an explanation of each code, click here. ]]> Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR, KODAK OLED Wireless Frame, Iomega eGo Helium, RCA Flat Antennas The Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR is getting the most buzz out of all the announcements Canon made [1] today. It has a 21.1 megapixel camera and captures full 1080p video. It's actually pretty speced out. Kodak is showing off the first digital photo frame to use an OLED display [2] at Photokina (photography trade show). It has WiFi, a 7.6" display, 2GB of internal memory, a built in card reader and a USB port. The Iomega eGo Helium [3] portable drive gives you 320GB of storage and weighs less than half a pound. Drop Guard technology helps to protect the drive for the clumsy (like me). If you have OTA (over the air) HD, and are tired of dealing with the unsightly antennas, RCA Flat Antennas [4] might be of interest. They're supposed to fix a couple issues you get with existing antennas, and they're designed to fit with your decor. You can save money on domain name registrations and renewals from GoDaddy.com [5] with discount codes GB1, GB2 and GB3. For an explanation of each code, click here [6]. Links: ------ [1] http://www.usa.canon.com/templatedata/pressrelease/20080917_5dmkii.html [2] http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=2709&pq-locale=en_US&gpcid=0900688a80999eb4 [3] http://store.iomega.com/section?SID=de500aae30533bb39bc1b59d309be096c11:4760&secid=40299 [4] http://gizmodo.com/5051108/new-rca-antennas-boost-flatness-to-reception-ratio [5] http://www.godaddy.com [6] http://www.geekbrief.tv/support Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:07:43 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/126061/geekbrief-126061-09-17-2008.mp4 Geek Brief Radio #430 | Home Automation by Savant Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=125980&tId=2 SavantAV.com. I don't see the iPhone/iPod Touch app in the App Store. As soon as I get the link, I'll update this post.

We also officially announce the 2008 Christmas Party in Nashville with Geoff Smith. Last year, we did it virtually over Ustream. This year, we're inviting everyone to come to The Big Bang Bar (Geoff's dueling piano bar). We'll stream if we can on Ustream, and if we can't because of bandwidth, we'll record it and release later. If you can make it to Nashville on December 15th, it's going to be a blast!

We'll be renting a couple cameras and a Tricaster in addition to piping in some additional bandwidth. If you're interested in underwriting the event, please contact me. ]]> Audio conversation with Savant & Announcement of 2008 Christmas Party on December 15th We have an audio conversation with Jim Carroll, the founder of Savant. They the only company (that I'm aware of) that builds home automation systems on Apple hardware. You can check them out at SavantAV.com [1]. I don't see the iPhone/iPod Touch app in the App Store. As soon as I get the link, I'll update this post. We also officially announce the 2008 Christmas Party in Nashville with Geoff Smith [2]. Last year, we did it virtually over Ustream. This year, we're inviting everyone to come to The Big Bang Bar [3] (Geoff's dueling piano bar). We'll stream if we can on Ustream, and if we can't because of bandwidth, we'll record it and release later. If you can make it to Nashville on December 15th, it's going to be a blast! We'll be renting a couple cameras and a Tricaster in addition to piping in some additional bandwidth. If you're interested in underwriting the event, please contact me [4]. Links: ------ [1] http://www.savantav.com [2] http://www.thegeoffsmith.com [3] http://thebigbangbar.com/ [4] mailto:cali@geekbrief.com Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:32:36 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/125980/geekbrief-125980-09-16-2008.mp3 GBTV #429 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=125881&tId=2 Wow Wee Bladstar Flame Indoor Flyer has built in sensor detection to help it avoid obstacles.

The HTC Touch 3G site is live, but hidden. It certainly wants to be an iPhone killer with touch and zoom features. You can also shoot video with the 3.2 megapixel camera. If the site is still playing hard to find when you read this, click here.

Crave underwent a site redesign, and today they posted a link to TechRadar.com's Ultimate Guide to Motherboards. I highly encourage those who are just casually interested in technology and don't consider themselves to be all that tech savvy to read it.

Seagate announced their Fall 2008 Lineup of FreeAgent external hard drives. The Go Portable is supposed to be the slimmest external drive available. The Free Agent Desk Drive is for Macs, and comes in 500GB, 1TB or 1.5TB.

The Expressionist BASS speakers are cone shaped, stereo speakers with 4" subwoofers.

I blogged yesterday welcoming new viewers. Click on the BBC featured GeekBrief.TV on their show. We're honored. You can see that show here. ]]> Wow Wee Bladstar Flame Indoor Flyer, HTC Touch 3G, Ultimate Guide to Motherboards, Seagate's Fall 2008 lineup, Expressionist BASS speakers, Welcome… You could have watched every episode of GeekBrief.TV and not know that we have a helicopter fixation. Radio Controlled helicopters, actually. The Wow Wee Bladstar Flame Indoor Flyer [1] has built in sensor detection to help it avoid obstacles. The HTC Touch 3G site is live, but hidden. It certainly wants to be an iPhone killer with touch and zoom features. You can also shoot video with the 3.2 megapixel camera. If the site is still playing hard to find when you read this, click here. [2] Crave underwent a site redesign [3], and today they posted a link to TechRadar.com's Ultimate Guide to Motherboards [4]. I highly encourage those who are just casually interested in technology and don't consider themselves to be all that tech savvy to read it. Seagate announced their Fall 2008 Lineup of FreeAgent [5] external hard drives. The Go Portable is supposed to be the slimmest external drive available. The Free Agent Desk Drive is for Macs, and comes in 500GB, 1TB or 1.5TB. The Expressionist BASS [6] speakers are cone shaped, stereo speakers with 4" subwoofers. I blogged yesterday welcoming new viewers [7]. Click on the BBC featured GeekBrief.TV on their show. We're honored. You can see that show here [8]. Links: ------ [1] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013UO6S8/cali-20/ [2] http://www.htc.com/www/product.aspx?id=63744 [3] http://crave.cnet.com [4] http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/the-ultimate-guide-to-mobos-463729? [5] http://www.ehomeupgrade.com/2008/09/15/seagate-debuts-new-storage-solutions-to-address-growing-consumer-need-to-store-share-and-enjoy-digital-content/#more-9430 [6] http://alteclansing.com/index.php?file=north_product_detail&iproduct_id=expressionist_bass [7] http://www.geekbrief.tv/welcome-to-new-viewers-in-the-uk [8] http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/click_online/7609817.stm Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:08:45 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/125881/geekbrief-125881-09-15-2008.mp4 GBTV #428 (small) | iPod Unboxing Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=125627&tId=2 Unboxing of the new Nano 4G and iPod Touch Unboxing of the new Nano 4G and iPod Touch Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:07:29 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/125627/geekbrief-125627-09-13-2008.mp4 GBTV #427 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=125571&tId=2 Ikonoskop A-cam dll Digital Motion Picture Camera (what's with the supercalifragilisticexpiladocious long name?!) captures footage without compression. It shoots in 1920x1080 and you get 12 minutes of video on an 80GB memory cartridge.

Peek is a device meant to do one thing. Email. It's $100 and $20/month for unlimited use. David Pogue's review is here.

Panasonic announced the Lumix DMC-G1, the worlds smallest and lightest Digital Interchangeable Lens camera.

Hulger VoIP handsets are the most elegantly designed handsets I've ever seen. It's plug and play, works for both Macs and PCs and each one is handmade to order.

If you haven't already figured this out, iTunes 8 allows you set specific settings for each individual podcast. Very nice feature!

In Brief #427, I explain the difference between our iTunes formats. Click the following links if you'd like to change your subscription to a format that better fits you. You can also click here for a description of each format.

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Small You can save money on domain name registrations and renewals from GoDaddy.com with discount codes GB1, GB2 and GB3. For an explanation of each code, click here. ]]> Ikonoskop A-cam dll Digital Motion Picture Camera, Peek, Lumix DMC-G1, Hulger VoIP handsets, iTunes 8 The Ikonoskop A-cam dll Digital Motion Picture Camera [1] (what's with the supercalifragilisticexpiladocious long name?!) captures footage without compression. It shoots in 1920x1080 and you get 12 minutes of video on an 80GB memory cartridge. Peek [2] is a device meant to do one thing. Email. It's $100 and $20/month for unlimited use. David Pogue's review is here [3]. Panasonic announced the Lumix DMC-G1 [4], the worlds smallest and lightest Digital Interchangeable Lens camera. Hulger VoIP handsets [5] are the most elegantly designed handsets I've ever seen. It's plug and play, works for both Macs and PCs and each one is handmade to order. If you haven't already figured this out, iTunes 8 allows you set specific settings for each individual podcast. Very nice feature! In Brief #427, I explain the difference between our iTunes formats. Click the following links if you'd like to change your subscription to a format that better fits you. You can also click here [6] for a description of each format. Extra Large [7] Medium [8] Small [9] You can save money on domain name registrations and renewals from GoDaddy.com [10] with discount codes GB1, GB2 and GB3. For an explanation of each code, click here [11]. Links: ------ [1] http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/09/12/ikonoskop-a-cam-dii-digital-motion-picture-camera-skips-the-compression-hooray/ [2] http://getpeek.com/index.htm [3] http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/11/technology/personaltech/11pogue.html?_r=1&oref=slogin [4] http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prModelDetail?storeId=11301&catalogId=13251&itemId=292233&modelNo=Content09112008051338361&surfModel=Content09112008051338361 [5] http://www.hulgershop.com/view?product=pappa [6] http://www.geekbrief.tv/feeds [7] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=269865954 [8] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=192778677 [9] https://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/subscribePodcast?id=110660001 [10] http://www.godaddy.com [11] http://www.geekbrief.tv/support Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:31:04 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/125571/geekbrief-125571-09-12-2008.mp4 GBTV #426 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=125493&tId=2 been introduced using BlueTrack. They're the Explorer, the Sidewinder and a mini Explorer.

Ion Audio releases a large range of analog to digital converters. If you're looking for a turntable for those old records, take a look at the Ion LP2 FLASH.

RIM and TiVo announced a partnership, allowing Blackberry users to program their TiVos remotely.

Advanced Windows users running the .NET framework might enjoy an alpha CircleDock, a tool for launching applications quickly.

Today I posted on BigTrip.TV about how we're rethinking the type of bus we might buy for the trip. Then we saw the Tabbert Paganini and fell in love. ]]> Microsoft's BlueTrack mice, Ion LP2 FLASH, RIM and TiVo Parntership, CircleDock, Tabbert Paganini We saw the Microsoft ad for a laser free mouse last week. Now we have the details. Three mice have been introduced [1] using BlueTrack. They're the Explorer, the Sidewinder and a mini Explorer. Ion Audio releases a large range of analog to digital converters. If you're looking for a turntable for those old records, take a look at the Ion LP2 FLASH [2]. RIM and TiVo announced [3] a partnership, allowing Blackberry users to program their TiVos remotely. Advanced Windows users running the .NET framework might enjoy an alpha CircleDock [4], a tool for launching applications quickly. Today I posted on BigTrip.TV about how we're rethinking the type of bus we might buy for the trip. Then we saw the Tabbert Paganini [5] and fell in love. Links: ------ [1] http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/tracklanding.mspx [2] http://ionaudio.com/lp2flash [3] http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/industries/retail/rim--tivo-partner-provide-tivo-mobile-entertainment-services-blackberry-1144743126/ [4] http://www.redferret.net/?p=11017 [5] http://www.tabbert.de/paganini/en/ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:22:12 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/125493/geekbrief-125493-09-11-2008.mp4 GBTV #425 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=125335&tId=2 Zune. The most exciting of the features is the ability to tag songs from the FM radio to buy over WiFi or later when you're connected to your computer.

The Nano predictions were right, curved screen and all. Apple also updated the iPod Touch to make it thinner, with a contoured back. Both have the new Genius technology that will suggest songs and playlists.

iTunes 8.0 is now out. The Grid view is fantastic! TV shows will now be offered in HD for $2.99. Oh! Oh! Oh! NBC is back in the iTunes Store. ]]> Microsoft Zune Updates, Apple announcements: new iPod Nano, iPod Touch refresh, iTunes 8 Microsoft announced an update to the Zune [1]. The most exciting of the features is the ability to tag songs from the FM radio to buy over WiFi or later when you're connected to your computer. The Nano [2] predictions were right, curved screen and all. Apple also updated the iPod Touch [3] to make it thinner, with a contoured back. Both have the new Genius technology that will suggest songs and playlists. iTunes 8.0 [4] is now out. The Grid view is fantastic! TV shows will now be offered in HD for $2.99. Oh! Oh! Oh! NBC is back in the iTunes Store. Links: ------ [1] http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2008/sep08/09-08ZuneFallUpdatePR.mspx [2] http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2008/09/09nano.html?sr=hotnews [3] http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2008/09/09touch.html?sr=hotnews [4] http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2008/09/09itunes.html?sr=hotnews Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:51:23 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/125335/geekbrief-125335-09-09-2008.mp4 GBTV #424 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=125205&tId=2 Large Hadron Collider. It's a 17 mile ring with the initial intention to test the theory of how mass happens. Some scientists are worried that the experiment will cause the world to end. I'm not worried. We'll be live on Ustream, watching the CERN webcam while the experiment takes place. Join us if you can!

When: Wednesday the 10th CERN Webcam: http://webcast.cern.ch Our Live Stream: Ustream.tv Times: 7:00 AM UTC 3:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time 2:00 AM Central Daylight Time 1:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time 12:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time

Tomorrow there's an Apple event called "Let's Rock". Kevin Rose says we'll see this Nano announced, and iTunes 8.0. I'm skeptical about the nano. I'm reading how Apple develops hardware, and I can't see this version getting through. We'll be live on Ustream.tv during the event.

When: Tuesday the 9th Where: Ustream.tv Time: 10 AM Pacific (5 PM GMT)

Plastic Logic is introducing their electronic reading device today. It's the size of an 8.5x11" piece of paper. The goal is provide publishers with more flexibility for business documents. It'll go on sale next year.

RealDVDis a new Windows DVD ripping application that will copy the entire contents of your DVD...special features and DRM included. It's similar to my favorite Mac DVD ripping application called Drive-in. Drive-in is now available for purchase from Flip4Mac. RealDVD will be released soon.

. These applications are legal due to a precident setting case involving Kleidescape. The judge in that case said "Nothing in the agreement prevents you from making copies of DVDs. Nothing requires that a DVD be present during playback." We'll see how this develops in the future! ]]> CERN's Large Hadron Collider, New Nano & iTunes 8.0, Plastic Logic's eReader, RealDVD Scientists at CERN have been working on the Large Hadron Collider [1]. It's a 17 mile ring with the initial intention to test the theory of how mass happens. Some scientists are worried that the experiment will cause the world to end. I'm not worried. We'll be live on Ustream [2], watching the CERN webcam while the experiment takes place. Join us if you can! When: Wednesday the 10th CERN Webcam: http://webcast.cern.ch [3] Our Live Stream: Ustream.tv [4] Times: 7:00 AM UTC 3:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time 2:00 AM Central Daylight Time 1:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time 12:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time Tomorrow there's an Apple event called "Let's Rock". Kevin Rose says we'll see this Nano [5] announced, and iTunes 8.0 [6]. I'm skeptical about the nano. I'm reading how Apple develops [7] hardware, and I can't see this version getting through. We'll be live on Ustream.tv [8] during the event. When: Tuesday the 9th Where: Ustream.tv [9] Time: 10 AM Pacific (5 PM GMT) Plastic Logic is introducing their electronic reading device [10] today. It's the size of an 8.5x11" piece of paper. The goal is provide publishers with more flexibility for business documents. It'll go on sale next year. RealDVD [11]is a new Windows DVD ripping application that will copy the entire contents of your DVD...special features and DRM included. It's similar to my favorite Mac DVD ripping application called Drive-in. Drive-in is now available for purchase from Flip4Mac [12]. RealDVD will be released soon. . These applications are legal due to a precident setting case involving Kleidescape [13]. The judge in that case said "Nothing in the agreement prevents you from making copies of DVDs. Nothing requires that a DVD be present during playback." We'll see how this develops in the future! Links: ------ [1] http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/15/science/15cern.html?pagewanted=1&sq=CERN&st=cse&scp=2 [2] http://www.ustream.tv/channel/on-location-with-cali [3] http://webcast.cern.ch [4] http://www.ustream.tv/channel/on-location-with-cali [5] http://kevinrose.com/blogg/2008/8/23/new-ipods-coming-very-soon.html [6] http://kevinrose.com/blogg/2008/9/3/whats-new-in-itunes-8.html [7] http://www.amazon.com/Inside-Steves-Brain-Leander-Kahney/dp/1591841984/cali-20 [8] http://www.ustream.tv/channel/on-location-with-cali [9] http://www.ustream.tv/channel/on-location-with-cali [10] http://www.plasticlogic.com/PRPlasticLogicPreviewsElectronicReadingDevice.html [11] http://www.realdvd.com [12] http://www.flip4mac.com/drivein.htm [13] http://www.cepro.com/article/kaleidescape_prevails_in_dvd_ripping_case/ Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:15:50 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/125205/geekbrief-125205-09-08-2008.mp4 GBTV #423 (small) | CEDIA Expo #7 Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=124834&tId=2 XDE DVD Players are another option to Blu-ray. They're working on upconversion like we've never seen.

I've been learning a lot about how Hz effects your TV viewing experience. Philips announced their new Aurea II 100Hz Displays at IFA last week and Sharp announced their Aquos 120Hz Displays.

You can save money on domain name registrations and renewals from GoDaddy.com with discount codes GB1, GB2 and GB3. For an explanation of each code, click here. ]]> CEDIA Update #7 (Full Length): Toshiba XDE DVD Players, Philips Aurea II 100Hz Displays, Sharp Aquos 120Hz Displays CEDIA Update #7 is full length today. Toshiba's XDE DVD Players [1] are another option to Blu-ray. They're working on upconversion like we've never seen. I've been learning a lot about how Hz effects your TV viewing experience. Philips announced their new Aurea II 100Hz Displays [2] at IFA last week and Sharp announced their Aquos 120Hz Displays. [3] You can save money on domain name registrations and renewals from GoDaddy.com [4] with discount codes GB1, GB2 and GB3. For an explanation of each code, click here [5]. Links: ------ [1] http://www.toshibaxde.com [2] http://www.ifa.philips.com/products/pp_aurea2.html [3] http://www.sharpusa.com/products/AQUOS/0,2338,,00.html [4] http://www.godaddy.com [5] http://www.geekbrief.tv/support Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:49:29 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/124834/geekbrief-124834-09-04-2008.mp4 GBTV #422 (small) | CEDIA Expo #6 Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=124730&tId=2 LG DP889 Digital Photo Frame. The thing that makes this frame different is the built in DVD player and twin earphone jacks. There are some downsides, as there are to every digital photo frame I've seen. What have you guys bought? What do you like about your choice? What don't you like? Leave a comment!

The 1394 Trade Association and HANA got together to demo Firewire 800 data distribution via standard coax. ]]> CEDIA Update #6: LG DP889 Digital Photo Frame & 1394 Trade Association and HANA demo Firewire 800 over Coax CEDIA Update #6 covers the LG DP889 Digital Photo Frame [1]. The thing that makes this frame different is the built in DVD player and twin earphone jacks. There are some downsides, as there are to every digital photo frame I've seen. What have you guys bought? What do you like about your choice? What don't you like? Leave a comment! The 1394 Trade Association [2] and HANA got together to demo Firewire 800 data distribution via standard coax. Links: ------ [1] http://us.lge.com/products/model/detail/tv|audio|video_digital%20video__DP889.jhtml [2] http://www.1394ta.org Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:31:14 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/124730/geekbrief-124730-09-03-2008.mp4 GBTV #421 (small) | CEDIA Expo #5 Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=124710&tId=2
You can save money on domain name registrations and renewals from GoDaddy.com with discount codes GB1, GB2 and GB3. For an explanation of each code, click here. ]]> CEDIA Update #5: THIEL Audio's zöet CEDIA Update #5 covers THIEL Audio's zöet. It's a plug and play home theater system, and is meant to be simple to setup and easy to use. You can save money on domain name registrations and renewals from GoDaddy.com [1] with discount codes GB1, GB2 and GB3. For an explanation of each code, click here [2]. Links: ------ [1] http://www.godaddy.com [2] http://www.geekbrief.tv/support Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:56:55 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/124710/geekbrief-124710-09-03-2008.mp4 GBTV #420 (small) | CEDIA Expo #4 Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=124640&tId=2 Madison Fielding Lowboy, a low sitting console designed for a flat panel display, all your home theater components, and speakers built right in. This is the last update for Tuesday.

You can save money on domain name registrations and renewals from GoDaddy.com with discount codes GB1, GB2 and GB3. For an explanation of each code, click here. ]]> CEDIA Update #4: Madison Fielding Lowboy CEDIA Update #4 covers the Madison Fielding Lowboy [1], a low sitting console designed for a flat panel display, all your home theater components, and speakers built right in. This is the last update for Tuesday. You can save money on domain name registrations and renewals from GoDaddy.com [2] with discount codes GB1, GB2 and GB3. For an explanation of each code, click here [3]. Links: ------ [1] http://madisonfielding.com/ [2] http://www.godaddy.com [3] http://www.geekbrief.tv/support Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:45:54 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/124640/geekbrief-124640-09-02-2008.mp4 GBTV #419 (small) | CEDIA Expo #3 Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=124628&tId=2 Avoca Semiconductor Voice-Enabled Multi-Modal Interface, or VMI. It's a controller for playing your music collection, and is supposed to understand plain English phrases without needing to be trained. For example, "Play Frank" will begin playing your Frank Sinatra collection. ]]> CEDIA Update #3: Avoca Semiconductor Voice-Enabled Multi-Modal Interface (VMI) CEDIA Update #3 covers the Avoca Semiconductor Voice-Enabled Multi-Modal Interface [1], or VMI. It's a controller for playing your music collection, and is supposed to understand plain English phrases without needing to be trained. For example, "Play Frank" will begin playing your Frank Sinatra collection. Links: ------ [1] http://www.avocasemi.com/products.html Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:57:09 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/124628/geekbrief-124628-09-02-2008.mp4 GBTV #418 (small) | CEDIA Expo #2 Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=124617&tId=2 CLO Systems T2:Tilt wall mount. It automatically tilts your TV down when you're ready to watch it so you don't get a glare. When you're done watching, it will automatically move back into an upright position. ]]> CEDIA Update #2: CLO Systems T2:Tilt CEDIA Update #2 covers the CLO Systems T2:Tilt [1] wall mount. It automatically tilts your TV down when you're ready to watch it so you don't get a glare. When you're done watching, it will automatically move back into an upright position. Links: ------ [1] http://www.closystems.com/new/product_t2.html Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:26:23 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/124617/geekbrief-124617-09-02-2008.mp4 GBTV #417 (small) | CEDIA Expo #1 repost Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=124597&tId=2 Triad InWall Silver/4 Omni Sconce Loudspeaker. It's a speaker system and LED light source in one.

You can save money on domain name registrations and renewals from GoDaddy.com with discount codes GB1, GB2 and GB3. For an explanation of each code, click here. ]]> CEDIA Update #1: Triad InWall Silver/4 Omni Sconce Loudspeaker CEDIA Update #1 covers the Triad InWall Silver/4 Omni Sconce Loudspeaker [1]. It's a speaker system and LED light source in one. You can save money on domain name registrations and renewals from GoDaddy.com [2] with discount codes GB1, GB2 and GB3. For an explanation of each code, click here [3]. Links: ------ [1] http://www.triadspeakers.com [2] http://www.godaddy.com [3] http://www.geekbrief.tv/support Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:04:25 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/124597/geekbrief-124597-09-02-2008.mp4 GBTV #416 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=124565&tId=2 CEDIA) starts today in Denver. We want to use the week to experiment with how we cover trade shows. Producing video takes a lot of time, and because of that we're not able to get information out quickly during big events like CEDIA, Macworld and CES. The experiment is this: we'll release several shorter shows throughout the week. Let us know what you think throughout the test by leaving comments!

Also let us know if you run into any bugs or issues with the new site design. We're still working on it and have lots more to roll out. ]]> CEDIA starts today, New Website Design @ www.geekbrief.tv The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association Expo (CEDIA [1]) starts today in Denver. We want to use the week to experiment with how we cover trade shows. Producing video takes a lot of time, and because of that we're not able to get information out quickly during big events like CEDIA, Macworld [2] and CES [3]. The experiment is this: we'll release several shorter shows throughout the week. Let us know what you think throughout the test by leaving comments [4]! Also let us know if you run into any bugs or issues with the new site design. We're still working on it and have lots more to roll out. Links: ------ [1] http://cedia.com/expo [2] http://www.macworldexo.com [3] http://www.cesweb.org [4] http://www.geekbrief.tv Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:24:18 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/124565/geekbrief-124565-09-02-2008.mp4 GBTV #0415 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=124165&tId=2
Cinema Ones an all-in-one home theater system that includes an upscalling DVD player, CD player, an iPod dock, a five channel amplifier, six speakers and a subwoofer.

The Phillips DVD Home Theater System provides 9.1 surround from four towers, a dedicated center speaker and a subwoofer.

The NP2900 Network Music Player streams music from a PC or Internet radio stations over your home's wireless netork.

Sony's DSC-T500 (I always like to imagine the DSC stands for Daily Source Code) Cyber-Shot point and shoots 720p video.

Amit Goffer, an Israeli engineer created ReWalk. ReWalk is a robotic exoskeleton that makes it possible for paraplegics to walk. ]]> Phillips Cinema One, DVD Home Theater System, NP2900 and NP2500, Sony's DSC-T500, ReWalk IFA 2008 is taking place in Germany and Philips Electronics announced enough beautifully designed products to fill a weeks worth of briefs. I picked my top three favorites: Cinema Ones [1] an all-in-one home theater system that includes an upscalling DVD player, CD player, an iPod dock, a five channel amplifier, six speakers and a subwoofer. The Phillips DVD Home Theater System [2] provides 9.1 surround from four towers, a dedicated center speaker and a subwoofer. The NP2900 Network Music Player [3] streams music from a PC or Internet radio stations over your home's wireless netork. Sony's DSC-T500 [4] (I always like to imagine the DSC stands for Daily Source Code) Cyber-Shot point and shoots 720p video. Amit Goffer, an Israeli engineer created ReWalk. ReWalk [5] is a robotic exoskeleton that makes it possible for paraplegics to walk. Links: ------ [1] http://www.ifa.philips.com/pressreleases/pr_avm_cinemaone.html [2] http://www.ifa.philips.com/pressreleases/pr_avm_dvd_hts9810.html [3] http://www.ifa.philips.com/pressreleases/pr_avm_networkmusicplayer.html [4] http://news.sel.sony.com/en/press_room/consumer/digital_imaging/digital_cameras/cyber-shot/release/36896.html [5] http://www.argomedtec.com/products.asp Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:25:01 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/124165/geekbrief-124165-08-29-2008.mp4 GBTV #0414 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=124021&tId=2 Nikon D90. Same D-Movie footage is here.

Microsoft releases IE8 Beta 2.

Ubiquity is my latest favorite Firefox plug-in.

The Space Cube is the worlds smallest PC.

MXW1 wireless earphones from Sennheiser offer uncompressed CD-quality audio using Kleer wireless audio technology. ]]> Details on the Nikon D90, IE8 Beta 2, Ubiquity, Space Cube, Sennheiser MXW1 Wireless Earphones Finally! Details on the Nikon D90 [1]. Same D-Movie footage is here [2]. Microsoft releases IE8 Beta 2 [3]. Ubiquity [4] is my latest favorite Firefox plug-in. The Space Cube [5] is the worlds smallest PC. MXW1 wireless earphones from Sennheiser [6] offer uncompressed CD-quality audio using Kleer wireless audio technology. Links: ------ [1] http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/digitalcamera/slr/d90/index.htm [2] http://chsvimg.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/d90/en/d-movie/ [3] http://www.microsoft.com/ie8 [4] http://labs.mozilla.com/2008/08/introducing-ubiquity/ [5] http://www.pcpro.co.uk/blogs/2008/08/27/a-real-space-oddity-arrives-at-pc-pro/ [6] http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-MX-W1-Wireless-Earphone/dp/B0012XDEI4/cali-20 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:04:31 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/124021/geekbrief-124021-08-27-2008.mp4 GBTV #0413 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=123893&tId=2 Shelfari is a social network and virtual bookshelf for book lovers. The Josh and Shelfari announced today that the site was acquired by Amazon.com.

Canon announced several new cameras a two new all-in-one printers today.

InsideTrip.com is a travel site that finds flights based on price and then uses a slider to adjust the price based on flight quality preferences you might have.

Panasonic has three new Plasma displays with 1TB DVRs built in.

The Navigon 7200T is the next GPS system I want to try. It looks like it has some really nice graphics. ]]> Shelfari, Canon PIXMA MP980 & MP620, InsideTrip, New line of Panasonic Plasma TVs, Navigon 7200T GPS Shelfari [1] is a social network and virtual bookshelf for book lovers. The Josh and Shelfari announced today [2] that the site was acquired by Amazon.com. Canon announced [3] several new cameras a two new all-in-one printers today. InsideTrip.com [4] is a travel site that finds flights based on price and then uses a slider to adjust the price based on flight quality preferences you might have. Panasonic has three new Plasma displays [5] with 1TB DVRs built in. The Navigon 7200T [6] is the next GPS system I want to try. It looks like it has some really nice graphics. Links: ------ [1] http://www.shelfari.com/ [2] http://shelfari.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/08/shelfari-joins-the-amazoncom-family.html [3] http://www.usa.canon.com/templatedata/pressrelease/20080826_pixma_mp.html [4] http://insidetrip.com/about_us.html [5] http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fpanasonic.co.jp%2Fcorp%2Fnews%2Fofficial.data%2Fdata.dir%2Fjn080826-3%2Fjn080826-3.html&hl=en&ie=UTF8&sl=ja&tl=en [6] http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/26/navigon-intros-the-7200t-shows-off-3d-signage-and-landmarks/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:02:22 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/123893/geekbrief-123893-08-26-2008.mp4 GBTV #0412 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=123682&tId=2
The final Brief for Innovation Week is a couple days late because we did a little Chicken Fried Bacon thing with Kat from RealCookN.TV and it left us feeling a little ill. It tasted great, but two slices of deep-fried battered bacon isn't all that different than eating 50 piece fried shrimp plate.

Brief 412 is about robotics starting with information from Intel about research they're doing on catoms (claytronic atoms). Catoms will be programmable electronic atoms that will form electronic devices and rearranged themselves to form other electronic devices. A research group at Intel is supporting The Big Trip through PaidByPixels.com and we'll get some access to some of their research. I'm hoping we'll get to see what they're looking at that indicates catom technology will be available in my lifetime.

iRobot is a leader in bringing practical robots to market for consumers and military applications. They've sold 2.5 million floor cleaning robots to early adopters like me. It isn't a bad number, but it also doesn't indicate mass appeal. The Christian Science Monitor just ran a piece about how different the persception robots is between American consumers and Japanese consumers. Americans are skeptical. Japanese are optimistic. Hopefully, exposing American kids to robotic toys like Pleo will start to change all that.

Roboticists like Aaron Edsinger is working on bring robots to market that don't require a manual. Domo is a cute little guy that adapts to his environment and has the ability to put stuff on shelves.

Even though the thought of having robots actively involved in our daily lives seems far away, it's actually happened already. Robotics research has lead to discoveries that are already being incorporated into consumer technology. Facial focus technology in consumer cameras came from robotics research. The same is try of all kinds of technologies being used in modern cars. C-3P0 and R2-D2 may be years away, but robots are already working to make our lives better today. ]]> Innovation Week: Robotics Research Robotic breakthroughs are entering our lives quickly in the form of useful by-products. As scientist work to build safe, humanoid robots, the technology they discover shows up in cameras, cars, video games and more. The final Brief for Innovation Week is a couple days late because we did a little Chicken Fried Bacon thing [1] with Kat from RealCookN.TV [2] and it left us feeling a little ill. It tasted great, but two slices of deep-fried battered bacon isn't all that different than eating 50 piece fried shrimp plate. Brief 412 is about robotics starting with information from Intel [3] about research they're doing on catoms (claytronic atoms) [4]. Catoms will be programmable electronic atoms that will form electronic devices and rearranged themselves to form other electronic devices. A research group at Intel is supporting The Big Trip [5] through PaidByPixels.com [6] and we'll get some access to some of their research. I'm hoping we'll get to see what they're looking at that indicates catom technology will be available in my lifetime. iRobot [7] is a leader in bringing practical robots to market for consumers and military applications. They've sold 2.5 million floor cleaning robots to early adopters like me. It isn't a bad number, but it also doesn't indicate mass appeal. The Christian Science Monitor just ran a piece [8] about how different the persception robots is between American consumers and Japanese consumers. Americans are skeptical. Japanese are optimistic. Hopefully, exposing American kids to robotic toys like Pleo [9] will start to change all that. Roboticists like Aaron Edsinger is working on bring robots to market that don't require a manual. Domo [10] is a cute little guy that adapts to his environment and has the ability to put stuff on shelves. Even though the thought of having robots actively involved in our daily lives seems far away, it's actually happened already. Robotics research has lead to discoveries that are already being incorporated into consumer technology. Facial focus technology in consumer cameras came from robotics research. The same is try of all kinds of technologies being used in modern cars. C-3P0 and R2-D2 may be years away, but robots are already working to make our lives better today. Links: ------ [1] http://www.calilive.tv [2] http://www.realcookn.tv [3] http://www.technewsworld.com/story/Intel-Talks-Up-Our-Wire-Free-Robot-Ruled-Future-64265.html [4] http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~claytronics/ [5] http://www.bigtrip.tv [6] http://www.paidbypixels.com [7] http://www.irobot.com [8] http://features.csmonitor.com/innovation/2007/05/31/robots-advance-consumers-stall/ [9] http://www.amazon.com/Pleo-Dinosaur-UGOBE-Life-Form/dp/B000RWEGCO/cali-20 [10] http://people.csail.mit.edu/edsinger/domo.htm Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:26:22 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/123682/geekbrief-123682-08-24-2008.mp4 GBTV #0411 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=123194&tId=2
Mice and keyboards have been useful Human Interface Devices, but there seems to be a common longing for something more natural. When we saw Tom Cruise moving images around with gestures in the movie Minority Report, lots of us wanted to be able to do the same thing. At the TED conference in 2006, Jeff Han showed us we could. Multi-touch is now accessible in iPhones and kind of accessible, depending on where you live, in the Microsoft Surface.

We want electronic devices to understand speech. It's a massive challenge and researchers have moved us a long way, but not nearly close enough. Dealing with speech recognition engines via customer service 800 numbers works a lot of the time, but it's the frustrating times that stand out in my memory.

Air touch is my term for multi-touch-like navigation that uses cameras or sensors to monitor gestures rather than contact with a screen. HRP.com wowed us a while back with a Web site that uses a visitor's Web cam for navigation. It isn't perfect, but it's a start.

Cam Trax Technologies is writing software to take advantage of Web cams for navigation in games and other applications.

The ultimate goal in Human Interface Design has to be brain control. We want to be able to think something and watch it happen on the screen. The first company that will bring a mass-market way to do it is Emotiv. Their Emotiv EPOC headset reads brain waves and translates them into action on a computer. The headset will sell for under $300. ]]> GBTV Innovation Week continues and Brief 411 is all about HID. Human Interface Design is all about improving how people interact with machines. GBTV Innovation Week continues and Brief 411 is all about HID. Human Interface Design is all about improving how people interact with machines. Mice and keyboards have been useful Human Interface Devices, but there seems to be a common longing for something more natural. When we saw Tom Cruise moving images around with gestures in the movie Minority Report [1], lots of us wanted to be able to do the same thing. At the TED conference in 2006, Jeff Han showed us we could [2]. Multi-touch is now accessible in iPhones and kind of accessible, depending on where you live, in the Microsoft Surface. We want electronic devices to understand speech. It's a massive challenge and researchers have moved us a long way, but not nearly close enough. Dealing with speech recognition engines via customer service 800 numbers works a lot of the time, but it's the frustrating times that stand out in my memory. Air touch is my term for multi-touch-like navigation that uses cameras or sensors to monitor gestures rather than contact with a screen. HRP.com [3] wowed us a while back with a Web site that uses a visitor's Web cam for navigation. It isn't perfect, but it's a start. Cam Trax Technologies [4] is writing software to take advantage of Web cams for navigation in games and other applications. The ultimate goal in Human Interface Design has to be brain control. We want to be able to think something and watch it happen on the screen. The first company that will bring a mass-market way to do it is Emotiv. Their Emotiv EPOC headset [5] reads brain waves and translates them into action on a computer. The headset will sell for under $300. Links: ------ [1] http://www.amazon.com/Minority-Report-Widescreen-Two-Disc-Special/dp/B00005JL78/cali-20 [2] http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/jeff_han_demos_his_breakthrough_touchscreen.html [3] http://www.hrp.com/ [4] http://www.camtraxtechnologies.com/ [5] http://emotiv.com/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:29:25 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/123194/geekbrief-123194-08-21-2008.mp4 GBTV #0410 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=122922&tId=2 Juviwhale, met a college student, Zac White. Zac White figured out how to implement copy and paste on any iPhone App without violating the iPhone SDK agreement.

Zac started a non-profit, open-source community project called OpenClip. When a developer adds the OpenClip framework to an iPhone app, that app gains copy and paste functionality. On Brief 410, I demo copy and paste on the iPhone using un-released versions of Twittelator, WordPress and MagicPad.

Apple forbids applications from running in the background because it would take up too much of the iPhone's resources. Also, developers are not allowed to create plug-ins that make their apps work with other apps on the iPhone. Zac White's Open Clip framework uses a shared space on the iPhone. Any application that includes Open Clip can then access the common area and write to it, and read from it, thereby enabling copy and paste between participating apps.

The key to making OpenClip work is adoption. Zac's framework is non-profit. It's open-source, and his project makes the iPhone even more useful. I recorded an audio interview with Zac so if you want to listen, it's here. ]]> Copy and Paste for iPhone When Apple released the iPhone, the praise was consistent and so was the criticism. The praise was about the revolutionary interface and the criticism was about the lack of 3G, GPS and Copy and Paste. Apple made 3G and GPS happen, but they said Copy and Paste isn't a priority. The first place we saw copy and paste for iPhone was on an application called MagicPad. The guy behind that app, Juviwhale [1], met a college student, Zac White. Zac White figured out how to implement copy and paste on any iPhone App without violating the iPhone SDK agreement. Zac started a non-profit, open-source community project called OpenClip [2]. When a developer adds the OpenClip framework to an iPhone app, that app gains copy and paste functionality. On Brief 410, I demo copy and paste on the iPhone using un-released versions of Twittelator [3], WordPress [4] and MagicPad [5]. Apple forbids applications from running in the background because it would take up too much of the iPhone's resources. Also, developers are not allowed to create plug-ins that make their apps work with other apps on the iPhone. Zac White's Open Clip framework uses a shared space on the iPhone. Any application that includes Open Clip can then access the common area and write to it, and read from it, thereby enabling copy and paste between participating apps. The key to making OpenClip [6] work is adoption. Zac's framework is non-profit. It's open-source, and his project makes the iPhone even more useful. I recorded an audio interview with Zac so if you want to listen, it's here. Links: ------ [1] http://magicpad.proximi.com/ [2] http://www.openclip.org [3] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=284698706&mt=8 [4] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=285073074&mt=8 [5] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=286616920&mt=8 [6] http://www.openclip.org Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:07:39 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/122922/geekbrief-122922-08-19-2008.mp4 Geek Brief Radio | Copy and Paste for iPhone Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=122918&tId=2 Interview with Zac White about bringing Copy and Paste to the iPhone via OpenClip.org Interview with Zac White about bringing Copy and Paste to the iPhone via OpenClip.org Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:24:14 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/122918/geekbrief-122918-08-19-2008.mp3 GBTV #0409 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=122674&tId=2 Shark Week. GBTV has Innovation Week. I frequently get asked to explain more about what we mean when we talk about things like Augmented Reality (AR) and Human Interface Design (HID). On Brief 409, I cover Augmented Reality.

Augmented Reality is all about added a layer (or multiple layers) of real-time data on top of what's happening all around us. You can look at a building or a car in front of you. With augmented reality, your phone (or another device) will have software that analyzes what you're looking at and provide information about it. You'll be able to look through your camera and learn everything you'd want to know about when a building was constructed, who designed it, what businesses are inside, etc.

Mac Funamizu is a designer who thinks about some of the ways devices will augment reality in the future. Microvision is adding augmenting reality for drivers by displaying information on car windshields. They're also working on Virtual Retinal Display technology that will project HD images and text onto the retina of a viewer's eye.

The guy in the blooper section is John P., President and CEO of Woopra.com. He wanted to read the teleprompter. ]]> Innovation Week: Augmented Reality The Discovery Channel has Shark Week [1]. GBTV [2] has Innovation Week. I frequently get asked to explain more about what we mean when we talk about things like Augmented Reality (AR) and Human Interface Design (HID). On Brief 409, I cover Augmented Reality. Augmented Reality is all about added a layer (or multiple layers) of real-time data on top of what's happening all around us. You can look at a building or a car in front of you. With augmented reality, your phone (or another device) will have software that analyzes what you're looking at and provide information about it. You'll be able to look through your camera and learn everything you'd want to know about when a building was constructed, who designed it, what businesses are inside, etc. Mac Funamizu [3] is a designer who thinks about some of the ways devices will augment reality in the future. Microvision is adding augmenting reality for drivers by displaying information on car windshields [4]. They're also working on Virtual Retinal Display [5] technology that will project HD images and text onto the retina of a viewer's eye. The guy in the blooper section is John P. [6], President and CEO of Woopra.com [7]. He wanted to read the teleprompter. Links: ------ [1] http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/sharkweek/sharkweek.html [2] http://www.geekbrief.tv [3] http://petitinvention.wordpress.com/2008/02/10/future-of-internet-search-mobile-version/ [4] http://www.microvision.com/vehicle_displays/index.html [5] http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_1996_Sept_12/ai_18665507 [6] http://www.onemansblog.com [7] http://www.woopra.com Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:57:31 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/122674/geekbrief-122674-08-18-2008.mp4 GBTV #0408 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=122021&tId=2 failing to live up to the Olympic ideal. We want what we want, where we want it, when we want it. Old media seems to be hanging on. They're using technology to inch them forward, but it's slow going.

The PhotoFast CR-9000 offers a work-around for getting a solid state drive for under $900.

Research is getting us closer to real live invisibility cloaks. Harry Potter may be a reality soon. Okay, I'm joking...but, seriously!

Here at GBTV HQ, we've been tracking the Alter Ego project. It's technology that aims to provide incredibly lifelike facial expressions by placing a bunch of dots on an actor, and those dots are interpreted by cameras. Here are several clips of their latest work.

Cali's Shirt Courtesy of RealcookN.TV
Go there. ]]> NBC Failing to Live up to the Olympic Ideal, PhotoFast CR-9000, Invisibility Cloak, 9 High Rez Alter Ego Demo Videos NBC is failing to live up [1] to the Olympic ideal. We want what we want, where we want it, when we want it. Old media seems to be hanging on. They're using technology to inch them forward, but it's slow going. The PhotoFast CR-9000 [2] offers a work-around for getting a solid state drive for under $900. Research is getting us closer to real live invisibility cloaks [3]. Harry Potter may be a reality soon. Okay, I'm joking...but, seriously! Here at GBTV HQ, we've been tracking the Alter Ego project. It's technology that aims to provide incredibly lifelike facial expressions by placing a bunch of dots on an actor, and those dots are interpreted by cameras. Here are several clips of their latest work [4]. Cali's Shirt Courtesy of RealcookN.TV Go there. [5] Links: ------ [1] http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2008/08/watching-the-ol.html [2] http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&u=http://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/2008/0811/hirasawa002.htm [3] http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7553061.stm [4] http://www.studiopendulum.com/alterego/clients_and_projects.html [5] http://www.realcookn.tv Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:34:20 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/122021/geekbrief-122021-08-11-2008.mp4 GBTV #0407 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=121735&tId=2 iPhone case with a solar panel built in. It also works with the iPod Touch.

I got a DearCali.com question about backing up Firefox bookmarks. We use a plug-in called Foxmarks that synchronizes bookmarks for any computer you add it to.

The Chaos Computer Club created a tool for reporters and athletes traveling to China. It's a USB drive with applications that allow travelers to override Chinese blocks.

The CamBall is a video camera and recorder packed into a black plastic sphere about the size of a ping pong ball. I kind of want one, but they're only available in Korea. Cue the photo of the remote controlled cow.

This episode was produced and edited by Max Murphy from MacNewsWeekly.com. Max is on a 3000 mile road trip with his dad and brother. Our apartment marks the halfway point. They're headed to New Orleans, Atlanta and then back to New York. You can follow Max on Twitter at Twitter.com/MacNewsWeekly ]]> Mobilefun, Foxmarks, Chaos Computer Club, CamBall, Remote Control Cow, Thanks to Max Murphy for producing this episode! A UK Web site called Mobilefun is selling an iPhone case [1] with a solar panel built in. It also works with the iPod Touch. I got a DearCali.com [2] question about backing up Firefox bookmarks. We use a plug-in called Foxmarks [3] that synchronizes bookmarks for any computer you add it to. The Chaos Computer Club [4] created a tool for reporters and athletes traveling to China. It's a USB drive with applications that allow travelers to override Chinese blocks. The CamBall [5] is a video camera and recorder packed into a black plastic sphere about the size of a ping pong ball. I kind of want one, but they're only available in Korea. Cue the photo of the remote controlled cow [6]. This episode was produced and edited by Max Murphy from MacNewsWeekly.com [7]. Max is on a 3000 mile road trip with his dad and brother. Our apartment marks the halfway point. They're headed to New Orleans, Atlanta and then back to New York. You can follow Max on Twitter at Twitter.com/MacNewsWeekly [8] Links: ------ [1] http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/17272.htm [2] http://www.dearcali.com [3] http://www.foxmarks.com [4] http://www.ccc.de/updates/2008/chinesewall [5] http://www.funshop.co.kr/vs/detail.aspx?categoryno=302&itemno=6072 [6] http://www.newlaunches.com/archives/eararound_headphone_to_guide_cows_home_to_mamma.php [7] http://www.MacNewsWeekly.com [8] http://www.twitter.com/macnewsweekly Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:03:17 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/121735/geekbrief-121735-08-08-2008.mp4 GBTV #0406 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=121629&tId=2 A GeekBrief.TV viewer who traveled to China told me Geek Brief is banned there. I don't know if that's still true, but I've decided the Olympics being in Bejing is more of a good thing than a bad thing because the world is paying attention to Chinese restrictions of freedom. I also don't want to miss the girl's gymnastic competition.

This Brief is an interview with Mike Mann from Digital-Rapids.com. Digital Rapids is providing the streaming technology to NBC that will make live coverage of multiple Olympic games possible to an extent we've never seen before. Here's a quote from the Digital Rapids press release:

"Digital Rapids' DRC-Stream encoding and streaming solutions will enable NBC Olympics' unprecedented live and on-demand online coverage of the Beijing Olympics. 2200 hours of video will be streamed live on the Internet at NBCOlympics.com, primarily encoded from video feeds into web-friendly streams through the DRC-Stream systems. Streams will be encoded in the VC-1 compression format for a viewing experience powered by Microsoft Silverlight technology. The encoded live streams will also be archived for viewers to watch on-demand. Digital Rapids Transcode Manager, the enterprise-class solution for scalable, high-volume media file transcoding, will be used to convert affiliate-provided content between compression and file formats for U.S. domestic distribution."

By the way, when we shoot stuff like this, we put it in the experimental category. Skype is getting better and better, but it still isn't perfect. We also need to really evaluate the angles we're using for live interviews like this. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

]]> The technology behind NBC's live streaming of the Olympics A GeekBrief.TV [1] viewer who traveled to China told me Geek Brief is banned there. I don't know if that's still true, but I've decided the Olympics being in Bejing is more of a good thing than a bad thing because the world is paying attention to Chinese restrictions of freedom. I also don't want to miss the girl's gymnastic competition. This Brief is an interview with Mike Mann from Digital-Rapids.com [2]. Digital Rapids is providing the streaming technology to NBC that will make live coverage of multiple Olympic games possible to an extent we've never seen before. Here's a quote from the Digital Rapids press release: "Digital Rapids' DRC-Stream [3] encoding and streaming solutions will enable NBC Olympics' unprecedented live and on-demand online coverage of the Beijing Olympics. 2200 hours of video will be streamed live on the Internet at NBCOlympics.com [4], primarily encoded from video feeds into web-friendly streams through the DRC-Stream systems. Streams will be encoded in the VC-1 compression format for a viewing experience powered by Microsoft Silverlight technology. The encoded live streams will also be archived for viewers to watch on-demand. Digital Rapids Transcode Manager [5], the enterprise-class solution for scalable, high-volume media file transcoding, will be used to convert affiliate-provided content between compression and file formats for U.S. domestic distribution." By the way, when we shoot stuff like this, we put it in the experimental category. Skype is getting better and better, but it still isn't perfect. We also need to really evaluate the angles we're using for live interviews like this. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! Links: ------ [1] http://www.geekbrief.tv [2] http://www.Digital-Rapids.com [3] http://www.digital-rapids.com/Products/IndividualProducts/DRC-Stream.aspx [4] http://www.nbcolympics.com [5] http://www.digital-rapids.com/Products/IndividualProducts/Transcode%20Mgr.aspx Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:15:46 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/121629/geekbrief-121629-08-08-2008.mp4 GBTV #0405 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=121037&tId=2 Daynah, the PHP Princess . It took me to a Seesmic video posted by Eric Rice. The video is an augmented reality demonstration that gives us a glimpse into the future. Eric also blogged about the potential of augmented reality at ericrice.com/spin.

This kind of stuff is what The Big Trip is all about. I'd travel the world if I could, capturing innovation in HD and sharing what I find. I want to be Indiana Jones in reverse! Buying a bus is a pain in the butt, it turns out. You can track our progress (and lack of it) at BigTrip.TV. Obscura Digital has also been showing off some beautiful tech. They combined their multi-touch research with a Musion Eyeliner holographic projection system to demonstrate the future of presentations. ]]> Eric Rice & Augmented Reality, Obscura Digital, The Big Trip Sunday, I clicked a link from Twitter friend, Daynah [1], the PHP Princess [2] . It took me to a Seesmic video posted by Eric Rice [3]. The video is an augmented reality demonstration that gives us a glimpse into the future. Eric also blogged about the potential of augmented reality at ericrice.com/spin [4]. This kind of stuff is what The Big Trip [5] is all about. I'd travel the world if I could, capturing innovation in HD and sharing what I find. I want to be Indiana Jones in reverse! Buying a bus is a pain in the butt, it turns out. You can track our progress (and lack of it) at BigTrip.TV [6]. Obscura Digital has also been showing off some beautiful tech [7]. They combined their multi-touch research with a Musion Eyeliner holographic projection system to demonstrate the future of presentations. Links: ------ [1] http://www.twitter.com/daynah [2] http://php-princess.net/ [3] http://api.seesmic.com/#/video/wYrbbltV1H/watch [4] http://ericrice.com/spin/2008/07/17/baby-steps-to-an-augmented-future/ [5] http://www.bigtrip.tv [6] http://www.bigtrip.tv [7] http://interactive-vision.blogspot.com/2008/08/new-visionaire-technology-from-obscura.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:16:38 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/365/episodes/121037/geekbrief-121037-08-06-2008.mp4 GBTV #0404 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Cali Lewis http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=120912&tId=2 2.0.1 update, but so far, it's been good. The most annoying issue fixed by the update (for me) was how hitting the delete button once would activate delete, delete, delete, delete, etc., until my whole line of text disappeared.

John Carmack, anything but an Apple fanboi