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Rappin' Video Game, Rapstar, Reveals Its Song List
As a major SingStar aficionada, I fear the more difficult songs that have a rap meter, but it's definitely a respectful fear. And, oh yeah — I love a challenge.
Good thing, too, because the hip-hop cousin of SingStar, Rapstar, is on its way.
Daily Tech: "Interplanetary Internet" Means Tweets From Space
- "Interplanetary Internet" will allow astronauts to tweet from outer space — Discover
- Netflix has announced it will stream movies to Sony Bravia TVs. — Business Week
- Best Buy and TiVo are teaming up. — NYT
- Could social networking sites can reveal your social security number?
Daily Tech: Is a Lime Green PSP-3000 in the Making?
- A bright lime green SPS-3000 was spotted in the wild at a Sony factory in China. — Joystiq
- Netflix is looking for an experienced engineer to lead the gaming platforms team, which means that Netflix might make its way to the Wii and PlayStation 3 . .
US Congress Launches Their Own YouTube Channels
Taking their cue from Barack Obama's high-tech campaign that won him the presidency, the US Senate and the House of Representatives have launched their own YouTube channels in order to connect with the American public. Although past restrictions have prevented government officials from posing on outside websites, the rules have quickly changed to catch up with the online population.
Not only will the Senate's Official YouTube page bring you messages straight from your senator's office, but you'll also catch some behind the scenes tidbits, like which senators entered into a friendly wager on the Florida Gator/Ohio Buckeye game, and which one had to pay up in push-ups.
Geek Tip: Pimp Out Your Page With Free Widgets
If you're into pimping out your webpage or blog with widgets (and who isn't), then you should totally check out Labpixies. It's a free site that lets you embed tons of cool, fun, and helpful widgets on your blog, Facebook or Myspace page, or anywhere you want to add a widget. Hey, you could even add one to your TeamSugar profile page!
Daily Tech: Google Maps for Mobile 2.2 Includes Directions, Parking Help and Gas Price Info
- The revamped version of Google Maps for Mobile offers directions, easy browsing and a way to avoid high gas prices. — Gizmodo
- An annual report about web habits reveals that people get mean when they log into the Internet. Pop-up ads and interactive content are said to be the culprits.
Daily Tech: The Urban Performer Purse Keeps Everyone Guessing
- The Urban Performer Unit, an Austrian-designed purse includes a pocket for your iPod, and enables you to control your music from the outside of your bag. — Gizmodo
- The latest addition to the MacBook family, the new and improved eco-friendly MBP will most likely be hitting stores this June. — Apple Insider
- Is Google street view right up your driveway?
America's Most Internet-Friendly Cities
Forbes has done it again with its most wired cities in the US list. Atlanta tops the list with tech-savvy Seattle coming in second, and Raleigh, North Carolina, coming in third. Wondering how the results were tallied?
Would You Watch TV In Your Shower?
There's been a tremendous influx of TVs that were designed to live in or around water recently. From Inflatable Widescreen Outdoor Theater Systems to TVs designed to fit in bathroom mirrors and of course the "Weatherproof Monitor" from Florida-based Iizell, (seen at right) which is an LCD that can be submerged a full meter deep and costs a hooting $11,020 for screens sized 26 to 55 inches.
I happen to be a firm believer in a relaxing, commercial free bath, but as Yumsugar pointed out, the waterproof TV might be ideal for a stockbroker addicted to that lovely little ticker.
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