Jessie Atkin posted a new blog on Digital Landing! Read about the latest updates in tv on the internet.
The time has come, Lost and Heroes are both going to be on Hulu!
Disney has officially joined Hulu and thus ABC shows will be available on the great legal video streaming site. Supposedly ABC shows will start appearing this summer. I’m all for it, Hulu is simpler, clearer, and more convenient than most other video streaming services, but the truth is, if the shows aren’t there we all find ways to watch anyway (that’s why Disney was wise to join up).
Now, many shows appear on Hulu the next day already, but not all. House for instances does not post episodes until the week after they have aired. I understand that this is supposed to bottleneck viewers off to the network’s official web site, but the truth is it doesn’t. Lots of the time people don’t even wait until the next morning none the less the next week. On other less reputable sites shows often make appearances a mere hour after they air. When you don’t have a Tivo these sites are a big draw.
As always, as with the Disney deal, things continue to improve with network presence and availability on the internet, but if networks (and movie studios for that matter) want to really utilize the web as a distribution tool a lot of work still needs to be done.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Car Shopping Help
Chris McGinn posted a new blog on Digital Landing! Read about how you can really get the best deal on a used car.
We just bought a new (used) car for my husband. Our last car lasted about 5 years longer than we thought it would. We had purchased it quickly to get us by after his original car burned up in our driveway days after we moved in to our house (long story). Anyway, it’s been a while since we have been car shopping.
Unfortunately, I didn’t find this site until after we already bought a car, but I’ll be using it next time we go car shopping. TrueCar shows you what people are paying for specific car models in your area.
The site collects and analyzes data from 25% of the car buying market to show you want dealer invoice prices are, sticker prices and what people actually pay. In addition the site tracks car models with greatest price drops and increases. You can plug in specific features and see what dealer invoice vs. sticker prices are.
All of this information is free and is designed to help you get a fair deal from your auto dealer.
Via LifeHacker.
We just bought a new (used) car for my husband. Our last car lasted about 5 years longer than we thought it would. We had purchased it quickly to get us by after his original car burned up in our driveway days after we moved in to our house (long story). Anyway, it’s been a while since we have been car shopping.
Unfortunately, I didn’t find this site until after we already bought a car, but I’ll be using it next time we go car shopping. TrueCar shows you what people are paying for specific car models in your area.
The site collects and analyzes data from 25% of the car buying market to show you want dealer invoice prices are, sticker prices and what people actually pay. In addition the site tracks car models with greatest price drops and increases. You can plug in specific features and see what dealer invoice vs. sticker prices are.
All of this information is free and is designed to help you get a fair deal from your auto dealer.
Via LifeHacker.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Virtual in Reality
Jessie Atkin posted a new blog on Digital Landing. Read up on the latest in making virtual seem more real.
Virtual reality has been around long enough, but lets be honest, it has always been far more virtual than realistic. Researchers at the University of Tsukuba in Japan hope to change at least part of that.
Researchers have been developing what they call CirculaFloor which would simulate and, in a sense, solve the issue of mobility surrounding all virtual reality games today. How do you walk and not bump into a table that exists in your living room but not in your game? Basically the system would use four robotic tiles that change position and move backwards to keep the player in relatively the same spot while simulating the idea of movement.
At the moment the tiles still move pretty slowly, and are pretty bulky, but the concept is solid. The cartoon simulation definitely makes the whole idea look pretty cool.
Virtual reality has been around long enough, but lets be honest, it has always been far more virtual than realistic. Researchers at the University of Tsukuba in Japan hope to change at least part of that.
Researchers have been developing what they call CirculaFloor which would simulate and, in a sense, solve the issue of mobility surrounding all virtual reality games today. How do you walk and not bump into a table that exists in your living room but not in your game? Basically the system would use four robotic tiles that change position and move backwards to keep the player in relatively the same spot while simulating the idea of movement.
At the moment the tiles still move pretty slowly, and are pretty bulky, but the concept is solid. The cartoon simulation definitely makes the whole idea look pretty cool.
Scribblenauts stretches the mind
Chris McGinn posted a new blog on Digital Landing! Read about a game that could really make you think.
Talk about a game with some critical thinking skills–Scribblenauts (on Nintendo DS) is a great idea.
What if anything you could think of could be used to help you in a video game?
The premise is simple: Help Maxwell gains starites as he moves through levels–nothing new there. But to solve each level you write a word with your sylus for an object that then appears in your gameplay and acts as it would in reality.
For example, you could write “ladder” and one would appear in the game that you could use to reach something high.
There are 100s of levels and endless possibilities. Coming this fall.
Very clever.
Talk about a game with some critical thinking skills–Scribblenauts (on Nintendo DS) is a great idea.
What if anything you could think of could be used to help you in a video game?
The premise is simple: Help Maxwell gains starites as he moves through levels–nothing new there. But to solve each level you write a word with your sylus for an object that then appears in your gameplay and acts as it would in reality.
For example, you could write “ladder” and one would appear in the game that you could use to reach something high.
There are 100s of levels and endless possibilities. Coming this fall.
Very clever.
Rainbow of Opportunity
Jessie Atkin posted a new blog on Digital Landing! Read up on the latest colors your Macbook can be.
The greatest deign jump forward in Macintosh history, in my opinion, were the jewel toned iMac originals. While the Mac has obviously moved onwards and upwards with slimmer stylings, the idea of the personalized color pallet has never quite died.
In that respect Speck Products has recently released a new line of hard plastic casings for the new Macbooks. The color options have never been as diverse as they are now: Clear, red, green, aqua, purple, pink, and orange (although orange is only for a limited time). The plastic itself is $50, but Speck cases have always been priced in that area. The cases are cool, but also protect your computer, which is a definite bonus.
Macs continue to gain popularity, especially on college campuses, it’d be especially nice to be able to pick your own out of any crowd.
The greatest deign jump forward in Macintosh history, in my opinion, were the jewel toned iMac originals. While the Mac has obviously moved onwards and upwards with slimmer stylings, the idea of the personalized color pallet has never quite died.
In that respect Speck Products has recently released a new line of hard plastic casings for the new Macbooks. The color options have never been as diverse as they are now: Clear, red, green, aqua, purple, pink, and orange (although orange is only for a limited time). The plastic itself is $50, but Speck cases have always been priced in that area. The cases are cool, but also protect your computer, which is a definite bonus.
Macs continue to gain popularity, especially on college campuses, it’d be especially nice to be able to pick your own out of any crowd.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Twitter is a life-saver, literally
Chris McGinn posted a new blog on Digital Landing! Read about how Twitter can be a faster way to get information you want to know.
Twitter is changing the way people get information. One big clue was when the first pics from the Hudson River plane crash were posted on Twitter before they hit anywhere else.
Now it’s swine flu! If you want the latest info, don’t wait for news outlets to update stories or the CDC to change its website–go to Twitter.
Whether it’s CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the ground in Mexico City or the CDC’s own Twitterstream, you can get faster and more up-to-date info than anywhere else. Of course, always be sure to check the source but there are lots of reputable ones out there on the topic.
Another timely (although perhaps less trustworthy option) are local message boards like The Mommies Network sites where residents in your community may post information about themselves or those they know before local media has information.
Just something to add to your emergency preparedness plans.
Twitter is changing the way people get information. One big clue was when the first pics from the Hudson River plane crash were posted on Twitter before they hit anywhere else.
Now it’s swine flu! If you want the latest info, don’t wait for news outlets to update stories or the CDC to change its website–go to Twitter.
Whether it’s CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the ground in Mexico City or the CDC’s own Twitterstream, you can get faster and more up-to-date info than anywhere else. Of course, always be sure to check the source but there are lots of reputable ones out there on the topic.
Another timely (although perhaps less trustworthy option) are local message boards like The Mommies Network sites where residents in your community may post information about themselves or those they know before local media has information.
Just something to add to your emergency preparedness plans.
Classic Gaming
Jessie Atkin posted a new blog on Digital Landing! Read about the new controller to match the classic style.
Yes, the point of the Nintendo Wii is its originality and specific controller use and game play, but that doesn’t change the fact that Nintendo itself has been cool for quite some time before this.
In the respect there’s the Super Famicom Classic Controller, only recently released to the general public. It looks like the greatness that was the classic super famicom controller back in the day. It’s your basic gray with those red, yellow, green, and blue buttons, and its ready to connect to the Wii for the first time.
It’s about $80, which is definitely steep for one controller, but if you’re up for the nostalgia maybe it’s worth it to you. So while I wouldn’t recommend the controller for games like Wii Sports, Mario Party, or Wii Fit, it could work really well for Super Smash Brothers.
Yes, the point of the Nintendo Wii is its originality and specific controller use and game play, but that doesn’t change the fact that Nintendo itself has been cool for quite some time before this.
In the respect there’s the Super Famicom Classic Controller, only recently released to the general public. It looks like the greatness that was the classic super famicom controller back in the day. It’s your basic gray with those red, yellow, green, and blue buttons, and its ready to connect to the Wii for the first time.
It’s about $80, which is definitely steep for one controller, but if you’re up for the nostalgia maybe it’s worth it to you. So while I wouldn’t recommend the controller for games like Wii Sports, Mario Party, or Wii Fit, it could work really well for Super Smash Brothers.
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