Originally posted on June 4, 2007 @ 9:01 am
Yesterday, MTV (US) had a special about the upcoming Tranformers movie. This video makes me drool more than the 1 minute long exclusive footage shown all over the internet today. I might leave the house to see this on the big screen.
Forget about Terminator 2, Alien, Robocop and Star Wars, this might become hot!
Video after the jump. [Read more…]
Originally posted on June 8, 2007 @ 3:38 pm
Babelgum finally launched after months of existence in the shadow of the private Joost, the IPTV software made by the creators of Skype.
Of course the launch is in n Beta invite modus only, but open to anyone.
Although I started pretty early with Joost, the program, especially the content could not really tempt me, I must admit that Joost is much further than Babelgum already.
Sadly, Babelfish has little to no content right now and still needs more time than Joost before programs start.
Also the quality of Joost seems better, especially on a widescreen monitor (1280*800 on the notebook) the quality of Joost is better. After the jump, two screenshots : once full view of the Babelgum Welcome channel and once the tag search screen in window mode, 1024px wide. Click the images for full size view.
I especially like the feature to be able to search programs with tags, but also the possibility to record while watching.
Follow this link to get a Babelgum invite.
Originally posted on June 26, 2007 @ 3:07 pm
I was pondering for a long time getting an Iphone. I currently have a Blackberry. But I’m not convinced. Is the Apple Iphone, the Jesus Phone?
Can someone please explain to me why I’d want to get one. Number one the coverage range sucks for a guy like me who lives in Montana. All we get is some Verizon and AllTell coverage splattered with an occassional Sprint and Chinook Wireless connection.
Why didn’t Apple just release the phone to all markets so we the general public would have a choice. That to me makes way more sense and allows for higher sales but what do I know. I’m not Steve Jobs.
Originally posted on May 3, 2007 @ 6:18 am
I was browsing through reddit the other day searching for information on the current state of techie jobs and came upon a fascinating report about a minor trend among software developers. Apparently, there’s a growing crowd of computer science majors who are stepping up and filling the shortage in some “lost art” technical jobs .
The article suggests that while most computer and tech related job markets are bloated with supply, there are some unique outlets for technically minded people who also have a pension for hands-on physical work. According to one individual quoted in the article, many techies have a desire to see “physical results instead of just virtual results” in their work. Most of these emerging job opportunities are in “lost art” jobs which require high-precision technical skill and can’t be filled by off-the-street labor.
One of the careers at the center of this (let me emphasize) minor movement is mechanical watchmaking and design. As demand for luxury watches increases around the world (along with fast growing standards of living in many previously 3rd and 2nd world countries) the need for skilled watchmakers and engineers increases. But there’s a problem… the supply of professionals in this career is quite low, and unlike with most careers, colleges and universities don’t provide “minor league” training.
So, it seems that 1) the high demand for technically oriented people in unorthodox careers combined with 2) a glut of software developers and computer science majors has created a perfect storm for techies who want a more hands-on outlet for their technical skills and sensibilities.
Originally posted on April 17, 2007 @ 3:08 pm
Having a good computer setup is as important for productivity as having the right technology. A clean desk, one or two large monitors, lots of room for your keyboard and mouse with minimal clutter is key for having a productive setup in your home or office. Here are some great examples of computer setups that allow for maximum productivity.
