Yep, it’s that time of year again. Already. Summer is about over, and classes, exams and term papers are calling your name louder and louder. It’s not all bad; parties, co-eds and college football season are also knocking at your door. But, no matter how you frame it, it’s time to prepare for the fall semester.
News reports from this week and last indicate that the iPad will soon be enriched with a variety of television programming content. The latest report comes from Bloomberg this past Tuesday, indicating that Apple is close to brokering deals that will bring $.99 television shows from several networks including Fox, CBS and ABC to the iTunes Store. The $.99 will reportedly be for a rental of the shows, not a full purchase. The deal with News Corp. (Fox) is said to include 48-hour rentals.
Due to their portable form factor, netbooks are an obvious choice for on-the-go multimedia. There’s only one problem: many netbooks aren’t equipped with graphics capabilities needed to support HD video. If you want HD, then you’ll want to carefully select a device that has a graphics card like the Nvidia Ion or Ion 2. To make your job a little easier, here are some top choices that offer HD playback.
The Fourth of July is behind us, which means that summer 2010 is fully underway. The sun is shining, the ocean is warm and it’s time to dedicate more time to being in the great outdoors.
Just because you’re outside, doesn’t mean that you won’t need some gadgets and accessories to get you through the summer. Gadgets can make life outside just a little more pleasant, so consider getting a few of these handy accessories.
There has been a veritable swarming of big, publicity-making electronic releases this spring and summer, making for one of the hottest electronics markets in recent memory. From the world’s overwhelming favorite tablet–the iPad–to 3DTV–to revolutionary handsets like the iPhone 4 and HTC EVO, there are a ton of lusty gadgets on and nearing the market. To put your own personal mark on one of these popular devices or take its functionality to the next level, here are some accessories to consider.
Hulu announced this week that it will be launching a paid version of its popular site called Hulu Plus. Before you get upset at the loss of free content, Hulu Plus is complementary to Hulu’s free website, and is not designed to replace it. So you’ll still be able to enjoy the free content that you’ve come to expect on Hulu, but will now have the option of accessing more content via Hulu Plus.
The great thing about Blu-ray players with built-in media streaming capabilities is that they’re much less expensive than new televisions and are multi-functional devices that will eliminate the need for a separate dedicated set-top box. Media streaming has become a common featuree of Blu-ray players and can be found in a range of devices.
With the number of video editing software programs available, it can be difficult selecting the right software for your needs. If your needs lay somewhere between uploading lightly-edited clips directly from a cell phone or video camera and designing full-scale video productions for a paid client, then one option to consider is Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Elements 8, the latest in the series.
Microsoft will be announcing a partnership with Hulu, that lovable video site that allows you to watch all your favorite shows and clips whenever you want over the Internet. Microsoft seems to think that Xbox users might enjoy watching Hulu content on an actual TV, rather than hunched over their notebooks.
When you’re on the go, the lightest, cleanest headphone is usually the best option for listening. After all, your MP3 player isn’t exactly hi-fi, so there’s not much to lose. At home, however, if you want to get the most out of your stereo equipment, you had better ditch the $10 earbuds for something with a little more substance. Here’s a few pairs of over-the-ear headphones that will get the job done.
