I was all jazzed up this week when Hulu, the free streaming video site went public. Since their movie service hasn't gained as much attention as their hyped-up TV service, I decided to take it for a test drive by connecting my MacBook Pro to my 50-inch HDTV for the full movie-watching experience. The movie selection isn't the greatest, but they plan to add many more titles as time goes on.
After selecting the Kevin Spacey movie K-Pax, I was required to sign-up for an account since the video had "mature content." Sign-up was quick and painless, and the movie started right away. To see what I thought about the sound quality and commercials, read more
And the obsession with Spring continues! The Bay Area's Toss Designs has just come out with messenger style laptop bags in light, bright, and unabashedly fun designs. And I like that they're messenger-style, because my poor put-upon shoulders are beginning to revolt (and stoop) against my heavy-bag habits.
This is the laptop bag I want to grab on a sunny day and take to the park with my flip flops and sunglasses on!
My absolute favorite is the green-and-white bag — wait, no, it's the pink and green bag! I can't choose!
I was lucky enough to hit up the Capcom Digital Day on Monday to get a sneak peek at Capcom's gaming babies due to show up on store shelves this year. I even got to play a few that I was looking forward to, and some that I wasn't expecting to love — but did! All I have to say is, these people know how to throw a geeky party: games, food, chips and goodie bags? Sign me up! The word of the day should have been Retro since a majority of the games were close to our hearts from hours spent in the arcade — our fave 90's games reborn to fit today's hi-def diet. Yum!
Lost Planet, Colonies
One of the biggest titles to show at Digital Day was Lost Planet, Colonies. This action shooter was intense! Not only were all the bloggers lined up to test their hand at the game, but they kept coming back for more. One of the coolest deets I learned was that you can play as the Akrid (the big scary spider monster) in this title. Normally, you're trying to take down the scary things, but now you can turn the tables on the dudes with the guns. Lost Planet, Colonies ($30) is due May 27 for Xbox 360 and your PC.
There are plenty more titles to see when you read more
Photobucket has its tail between its legs today after pulling some pictures of babies in diapers, saying that they violated the terms of service — because they depicted nudity!
Member Good Mama Diapers had posted pictures of the offending babies in diapers as part of a contest and then noticed they were all gone. A reporter at CNET News emailed Photobucket to ask what the deal was, and about two hours later, Photobucket admitted to their error and upgraded Good Mama Diapers to a pro account.
I guess Photobucket doesn't know nudity when it sees it! I don't think I've had any photos pulled from MySpace, Picasa, or any other photo sites I've used, but I'm positive they pull things all the time just to be cautious. Has this ever happened to you? It might if some of you posted your Number 1s!
Party on geeks, it's March 14, which means it's 3.14159. . . Pi Day! Yes, it's the perfect day for math enthusiasts to take part in fun activities and celebrate this never ending number!
I suggest doing a Pi mile run, singing the Pi day song and eating lots of delicious "pies." I've included some fun Pi products for your viewing pleasure below, and be sure to head on over to YumSugar to check out lots of delicious Pi Day baking goodies! Happy Pi Day!
I'm about to go on a trip soon, so I've been doing a mental checklist of things to pack and trying to do everything to make my trip smooth and easy. This list from Wired is making me want to optimize how efficiently I can get through the airport, so much so that I was reconsidering whether my laptop bag was the best bet, or if I should spring for a wheeled-laptop tote for travel, like this Lodis Audrey bag, or this baby blue wheelie by Willowbrook.But then I stopped considering it when I thought I might be wheeling my laptop bag. In school, rolling your bag behind you was just something you did not do. Am I old enough or big enough to not care about that stuff anymore and see it as geek chic? I don't know! What do you think?
If you're burning CDs and DVDs, you probably label them right afterward, and do what I (used to) do, which is reach for a Sharpie. But I caution you, as your friend and gagdet guru: Put down the Sharpie.
The chemicals in Sharpies (and most conventional markers) can eventually damage the data on your discs. I've written on CDs and DVDs plenty of times and while I'm not sure I've tasted the downside of it yet, why take chances? You can either label with the kind of markers that are made for writing on CDs, or do what I do and write on a white file sticker, or for something prettier, the stickers in this CD Packaging Kit should do the trick.
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Laura Clement
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