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Netflix Calls it Qwits, Cancels Qwikster DVD Website
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You might remember that Netflix had plans to split up it’s DVD and streaming options into two separate businesses. The DVD rentals were to go to the Qwikster website, while instant streaming remained on Netflix.… |
October 10th, 2011
SMELLIT Aroma Device Stinks Up the Place
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A while back, I told you ScentScape, a device designed to “enhance” movies and other content by adding a fragrance track – otherwise known as “smell-a-vision.” Well, here’s another smelly device that aims to fill your nostrils with appropriate aromas a you watch movies and play games.… |
October 5th, 2011
Kinect Game Teaches You Self-Defense
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Self-defense is a good thing to know. It’s not just about safety either. It’s a good way to get some exercise too. Forget personal trainers that cost a fortune. The Microsoft Kinect seems like the perfect way to learn how to take on foes while in the comfort of your… |
October 5th, 2011
Open Your Garage Door With Your Smartphone
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So you’re in your car, ready to head off to work, when you realize you can’t get the garage door open because you left the remote in the kitchen table. Or you could have just gotten home – only to have to park your vehicle outside while you rummage around… |
September 30th, 2011
Pure Contour Internet Radio: Hands-On Review
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Looking at the specs and the design, the Pure Contour should be a great all-around device featuring DAB, FM radio, iPod and iPhone dock, and Internet radio. Well, Pure sent me a unit so I could check it out and let you know what i think. What did I think?… |
September 29th, 2011
LG Clip-On 3D Glasses: Four Eyes Become Six Eyes
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I’ve yet to see a movie that looks significantly better on 3D, but another reason why I’m not willing to pay to watch a 3D movie is because I wear prescription glasses. Not only do I look stupid wearing two pairs of glasses, the 3D glasses fall off of my… |
September 27th, 2011
NASA Offers Space Ringtones for Free
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If you are a space geek that uses an iPhone or an Android device, and are into space and space exploration, NASA has rounded up a bunch of sounds for you. The sounds are offered in one place so they are easy to find and they come in M4R formats… |
September 24th, 2011
HP HD 5210 Webcam Lets You Skype in Hi-Def: Is That a Good Thing or a Bad Thing?
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I’m always annoyed at the low resolution I have on my integrated webcam, so it makes sense to get something with a more pixels. HP’s HD 5210 will allow you to Skype in HD, which can be good or bad, depending on how you’re looking that day. Actually, it’s probably… |
September 15th, 2011
PS3: Now in Splash Blue and Scarlet Red
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Are you tired of looking at that plain old black PS3 Slim? Here’s some good news. Sony Computer Entertainment Japan has announced two new colors for the svelte version of the PlayStation 3 console, Splash Blue and Scarlet Red.… |
September 15th, 2011
Epson Debuts New Home Theater Projectors with iPhone and iPad Dock
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If you have an iPhone or other iOS device, you have probably wanted on more than on occasion to shoot some of the content you have on that smartphone onto a much larger screen. You can put the content onto the TV in your home with an AV cable or… |
September 14th, 2011
