Monthly Archives: December 2009
DigitalColor Meter
Daniel Brusilovsky found a great little tool with which you can analyze the RGB value of every pixel on your screen. Like him, I didn’t even know it existed. Should come in handy for anyone who works with colors on … Continue reading
First song “The High Road” of Broken Bells available as free download
The Broken Bells, a collaboration between producer Danger Mouse and James Mercer (The Shins) will be releasing their debut album March 9. I’m looking forward to this one and it’s cool to be able to listen to their first song, … Continue reading
Iron Man 2 Trailer online
Over the top, just the way it should be. Share/Bookmark
Part 2 and 3 of 2009 in photos posted on the Big Picture
More amazing images collected for a photographic retrospective of 2009 by The Big Picture. The contrast between all the photos, shot all over the world and depicting such a wide range of situations, is striking. The Big Picture – 2009 … Continue reading
Boeing 787 First Flight
Today Boeing’s new plastic jet took to the air for the first time. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner lifted off from Everet, WA. and is currently conducting flight tests. There was talk about an IFE (de-icing problem) but that was sorted. … Continue reading
New Broadcom chip allows for more gadget consolidation
More developments in line with my gadget consolidation thought. Broadcom is developing a chip that allows you to record in 1080p HD, and play it, from a phone. It will have HDMI connectivity so you can watch your recordings, or … Continue reading
2009 in photos (part 1 of 3)
The Big Picture is showing the past year in photos. The Big Picture Share/Bookmark
The Daily Show takes a closer look at Glenn Beck and his gold connection
John Stewart takes a good look at Glenn Beck’s fascination with gold. Surprise surprise, Beck’s a spokesperson for a company that sells gold. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Beck – Not So Mellow … Continue reading
New way of presenting the world through more accurate maps
From a scientist at the Technical University of Eindhoven comes a new way of cutting up the 3D world to create a more accurate representation through 2D maps. Using polygons, Jack van Wijk, is able to slice the surface of … Continue reading