Joost is another online TV solution. It combines both software and content, with a dosage of advertising. In April I gave Joost beta my first try. I tried it on a relativly fast PC’s with more than enough bandwidth. But … Continue reading
Category Archives: TV
Miro Internet TV on demand
The “internet tv” and video player Miro, previously known as Democracy has caught my attention lately. I tried Democracy for the first time more than a year ago. My first impression was OK. Considering the fact that I can’t afford … Continue reading
Zattoo Satellite Relay
I first heard of Zattoo via TechCrunch, but I did not try it before a couple months ago. With Zattoo, as with some other services I have tested, I believe in trying the application a little more in depth over … Continue reading
CSI:NY Investigation in Second Life
The popular TV-show crime series CSI:NY from CBS will include an investigation in Second Life in its next awaited episode, that viewers can also participate in, TechCrunch reports. I find this is a very exciting new step in the social … Continue reading
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CozmoTV Customized Feeds
Cozmo is taking Web 2.0 concepts and adding them to allow users to create their own “TV channels”. These so-called channels can be created by choosing content from most popular video sites (YouTube, Google videos, etc) or can be a … Continue reading
Costly HD Security Camera…
Stumbled upon this new HD camera this morning. Iconix HD-RH1 is a 64-gram miniture camera with a 1080i/p resolution. However accoding to Create Digital Motion it will cost about $15,000. In light of its price, I don’t think its main use would be for security … Continue reading
Panasonics Prehistoric Portable Player
Whats great about YouTube is some of the old commercials that are being uploaded. A couple weeks ago I mentioned Apple 1984 Behind the Scenes, and here is one from Panasonics. Advertising their brand new Portable VCR from 1983. I … Continue reading
Anticipated AppleTV Ad
Just a quick heads up that Apple just official released their Apple TV ad online, although the commercial had been aired earlier on TV before hitting the web. The Apple TV Ad can be seen in Hi-Quality here. In my … Continue reading
Addictive Joost Juice
Today I was given my Beta access to Joost, following the first Joost Commercial (see the commercial below) that appeared a little more than a week ago. Joost is your online TV application, which comes with a wide range of … Continue reading
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Why iTMS Movies Must Improve
I have previously been rather pro iTMS (iTunes Music Store), and I believe in paying where fees are due, for various material, be it movies or music etc.. Currently I am residing in Norway, and I know many of my … Continue reading
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Refresh rates make movies smoother…
Gizmodo claims that the secret to making movies look smooth… as butter is the magical refresh rates. Gizmodo looks at the correlation between film and the frequency at which LCD and projectors refresh them selves. Generally for computer screens the … Continue reading
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How Far You Should Sit From the TV
Apparently there is an optimal distance you should be from your TV. It is the point where where you apparently will have the best experience of whatever you are watching on TV. Awkward definition: The point where you are just … Continue reading