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More developments towards gadget consolidation

Roger — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:48:48 +0000

A new Apple patent points towards using your iPod (and I think iPhone) as recording and playing device for TV media. Basically creating a great portable DVR. This falls nicely in line with my Gadget Consolidation thoughts. Just add streaming to the mix and we’re halfway there.

Apple Patent Shows iPods Capable Of Receiving and Recording Live TV (Gizmodo)

New Broadcom chip allows for more gadget consolidation

Roger — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:03:36 +0000

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 streaming HD on your dedicated screen.

Despite the boost in performance over its 720p-only predecessor, the BCM2763 actually consumes less power due to its 40 nanometer manufacturing process. Broadcom anticipates 20 to 50 percent less power draw overall and long lifetimes specific to 1080p video. It can record 4 to 6 hours of 1080p non-stop and play 8 to 10 hours directly from its own device screen; the number grows to 16 hours when outputting to an HDTV.

Broadcom chip gives phones 1080p recording, 3D (Electronista)

The Daily Show takes a closer look at Glenn Beck and his gold connection

Roger — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:47:49 +0000

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.

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Apple goes streaming? [Update - Apple goes streaming, buys Lala]

Roger — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:32:59 +0000

Another step towards streaming media anywhere, everywhere; Apple possibly taking over Streaming Music Pay-to-Stream site Lala.

Apple Reportedly In Talks To Acquire Lala (TechCrunch)

[Update]

Seems the rumor was true.

Apple has acquired Lala (TechCrunch)

MOG launches, more streaming media goodness

Roger — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:22:18 +0000

Today another Online Music Service is launched, MOG. It’s an integrated social network streaming service with a library of songs from all major labels. I hope to be able to give it a try soon.

MOG Launches All Access, Sets New Standard For Online Music (TechCruch)

Streaming media is the way to go

Roger — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:29:40 +0000

It’s great to see this report by Global Web Index analyzed on TechCrunch. Streaming media is the future, either on your Mac or PC, your phone or TV, it’s where you want it, when you want it. No need for large storage space or a physical copy. You just need enough bandwidth and processing power to render HD content. If only the publishers of content would get it through their thick skulls and find innovative ways to make money off of streaming their work, instead of wasting their energy on going after piracy.

More Research To Back The Notion That Streaming Kills Piracy (TechCrunch)

Daily Show Gets Journalist Jailed

Roger — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:41:41 +0000

One of the shows that I miss and try to watch online when I get the chance is the Daily Show, a satirical news show on Comedy Central in the US. This is a great interview with a Newsweek journalist, Maziar Bahari, who was jailed for 118 days after being interviewed by a Daily Show correspondent in Iran. Aside from having a great sense of humor and being able to put everything in perspective, he draws some great parallels between the regime of the Shah and the current one.