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The Best Time Travel Video Ever

2013-01-31T14:49:00.002-06:00

This animated time-travel videos mathematically recreates the weird world of Gödel's universe.
Great video from New Scientist TV. I swear I saw the Army of the 12 Monkey in there.

Calibrate your NEW HD TV pre Superbowl with THX app

2013-01-31T14:07:00.001-06:00

Have an iPhone 4S or newer and an Appletv2 or newer. Then you can calibrate your HDTV to THX standards. Well at least the Brightness contrast color tint and aspect ratio. Brightness alone can be a huge help.
The free app from THX labs. Provides instructions images and even filters. I was really impressed that now you can calibrate you Apple TV input. I will provide a detailed instructions for Samsung LED LCD TV later this week. Until then get a good start using this app. Here is a link to a walkthrough from THX.

http://www.thx.com/consumer/home-entertainment/mobile-apps/thx-tune-up-faq/

http://www.thx.com/consumer/home-entertainment/mobile-apps/thx-tune-up-app-for-ios/

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EPIC FAILS VIDEO

2013-01-30T10:52:00.002-06:00

Oh the pain.. From laughing. Enjoy.

HEVC/H.265 is here nice shoot out with H.264 Bring on UHDTV and 4K

2013-01-30T08:45:00.001-06:00

Getting closer to 4k and UHDTV becoming the standard with approval of the new H.265 Codec.
Here is a great link to a shoot out between H.264 and H.265. Bye bye ancient MPEG2.
http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/147000-h-265-standard-finalized-could-finally-replace-mpeg-2-and-usher-in-uhdtv

Samsung 55 " Black LED 1080P 120HZ Smart HDTV -
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New AppleTV4 3D enabled with new A5X chip

2013-01-30T08:39:00.001-06:00

Looks like the new AppleTV4 will be able to handle the streamed 3D from at-least Netflix. I am sure iTunes 3D functionality is not far behind. Heck it might even be able to handle 4K UHDTV with the new H.265 Codec.

Here are some links about more.

http://www.macrumors.com/2013/01/29/new-apple-tv-has-a5x-chip-and-single-wlan-bluetooth-antenna/

Netflix 3D and Super HD tested on AppleTV3 Sony Playstation 3 and Samsung Smart LED

2013-01-20T10:47:00.001-06:00

I tested Netflix new SuperHD and 3D content on the following devices- AppleTV3, Sony Playstation 3 and a Samsung Smart LED LCD without 3D. The AppleTV3 and Sony Playstation 3 were both tested on a 1080p 3D panasonic Projector.
The first thing you need to do is check to make sure your ISP will allow Netflix to stream SuperHD and 3D content. You can do that by going to the following URL.
https://signup.netflix.com/superhd
Lucky for me I don't use those greedy aholes at TimeWarner or ComCast and my ISP supported SuperHD and 3D streaming from Netflix. I still cant wait for Google Fiber to get to my area.
I have an 10MB plan but I really get around 8 for download speed. Middle of the road package for my ISP.
Fist I tested Netflix with Samsung LED LCD that was 1080P and NOT 3D ready. The result was NO superHD badge showing on movie info. I did see the HD badge. Upon play the content looked ok but not near BlueRay. I tried the following titles - The Lorax and The immortal's. I would say for my Samsung Smart TV it was a FAIL for SuperHD or 3D to be even offered.

Second test was with an AppleTV3 hooked up to a Panasonic 1080P HD 3D projector. The AppleTV has a fast Netflix interface but did not offer a SuperHD or 3D badge next to any content and it does not offer a way to search for just 3D or SuperHD by category. For SuperHD and 3D the AppleTV was a FAIL.

Third test was with the Sony Playstation 3 hooked up to the Panasonic 1080p HD 3D projector. I had to update the firmware on the playstation 3 for Netflix and for the playstation that took about 10 min.
After that Netflix loaded and I could see in the Movie info if the content was in SuperHD and or 3D.
I first tested by playing the immortals in 3D after selecting the the movie I was prompted with a choice of 3D playback or not. The movie loaded quickly and the quality was great! 3D looked as good as theater with little compression artifacts. I have the same title on 3D blue ray and Netflix was very close. Most people would not be able to tell the difference. When using using the Sony Playstation 3 with Netflix you can search for Just 3D titles although I found many titles that were in 3D not listed in the 3D category for instance the Immortals. I then tested a few other titles like Meer cats in the Kalahari it looked great also tried some other lizard cartoon the kids like it and some military documentary. I did try the red bull pikes peak race and due to crappy editing it looked like well caffeinated crap.
We also tried The Lorax in SupperHD and looked real close to blueray quality.

Summary- Time-warner sucks, Blue-ray is about dead, Time to buy more stock in Netflix, Playstation 3 has the best Netflix interface, Samsung SmartTV Netflix is to slow and does not work with SuperHD and the AppleTV3 Netflix interface although the fastest just does NOT WORK WITH superHD or 3D yet.
More info on Netflix Super HD can be found on the Netflix site.
Hope it helps.
Links-
https://signup.netflix.com/superhd

http://support.netflix.com/en/node/8731#gsc.tab=0

http://www.apple.com/appletv/

http://us.playstation.com

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Netflix now offering SUPER HD and 3D content.

2013-01-17T12:24:00.001-06:00

Netflix is now showing some titles in 3D and SuperHD if your internet provider supports it. Netflix has a support page that tells you if you can get the new HD content.

https://signup.netflix.com/superhd

New iRigHD Coming Does 24-bit A/D

2013-01-17T09:22:00.004-06:00

IK Multimedia is putting out a new iRigHD that does 24bit Analog to Digital. Aside from the better A/D conversion the new design looks more functional and not so awkward in that the original AD unit only had a 3 inch cable built in. I have the original iRig and love it. Only issues I have are with some a hiss or signal noise that gets really loud when amped and having to convert songs from apple format to .wav to play along with. I have found its a great tool for recording. The audio effect plugins are top notch and the Amp sim is amazing.
Cant wait to get my hands on the new one. I will of course do an open box review when I get it.
http://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/irighd/index.php?pp=irig-hd-info

Yet another New Star Wars Movie Coming

2013-01-14T14:20:00.001-06:00

Based on 7 Samurai and Directed by Zack Snyder. Need I say more. Aside from being in black and white The seven samurai by Akira Kurosawa is nothing but fantastic. The first Animated Star Wars series clone wars did a little take on this twice I think. Once with the "The Bounty Hunters," and the other with mace windu and Sylo Paxi.
http://geektyrant.com/news/2013/1/14/zack-snyder-making-star-wars-samurai-movie-for-lucasfilm.html

NEW Zombie Plague or Chemical Warfare Protection Mask.

2012-12-17T13:33:00.002-06:00

The folks over at ILC dover have a great NIOSH approved escape mask that will buy you 30 mins to either kill that zombie and run or load up the hummer and get out of dodge.
Mask filters smoke and other chemicals.
http://www.ilcdover.com/SCape-CO/CBRN-Escape-Respirator/

HD TV from your front window or sliding glass door.

2012-12-17T11:38:00.004-06:00

Cool video from corning glass on whats coming down the pipe.

Cool iPhone tricks

2012-12-17T11:35:00.000-06:00

Some cool iPhone tricks that do not involve breaking your phone or voiding the warranty.
From lifehackers.
http://lifehacker.com/5968627/top-10-handy-ios-tweaks-that-dont-require-jailbreaking

Home Use Distillation Unit My Christmas stocking

2012-12-17T11:15:00.000-06:00

The EASYSTILL tabletop distillation unit is just want this naughty boy needs for a stocking stuffer. Its like mister coffee but for making booze. Man if I was a teenager this would be my must have.
Easystill.com says its easy to make your own brandies and other spirits.
Me wantee bad.
http://easystill.com

Apple to make their own TV displays.

2012-12-12T10:55:00.002-06:00

For testing. Yet another Apple TV rumor. It looks likes this might happen oh I would guess september 2013. If we survive the mayan apocalypse.
http://www.macrumors.com/2012/12/12/apple-testing-television-set-prototypes-isnt-a-formal-project-yet/

Incredible closeup images of Human Eyeballs

2012-12-12T10:04:00.005-06:00

Some great closeup photos of live human eyes with great details on the iris from Suran Manvelyan.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2246888/The-eyes-The-iris-pictured-remarkable-incredible-close-shots.html

WirelessHD transmitter chip for mobile devices does 1080P

2012-12-10T08:46:00.001-06:00

Company called Silicon Image is going to put out a wireless HD chip for mobile devices. I can see this being great for RC use.
http://www.siliconimage.com/news/releasedetails.aspx?id=738

Mad Max Syrian Rebel Tank Video

2012-12-10T08:07:00.000-06:00

Check out this Syrian rebel tank video. Gun Controlled by Sony Playstation controller and driven by camera using a flat panel monitor. Looks like something out of the road warrior. Bet it would be a good zombie killer.

Bluetooth coming to Appletv

2012-12-08T13:13:00.001-06:00

Upcoming update will give Bluetooth capability to appletv 3 and maybe appletv 2. Will support 3rd party remotes and keyboards.
http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-tv-will-work-with-bluetooth-keyboards-2012-12

Disney Pixar and Marvel Coming Back to Netflix

2012-12-04T14:18:00.000-06:00

With the announcement that Pixar Disney and Marvel will coming back to Netflix the children of the cable cutting parents will finally get watch something besides old sponge bob and the odd parents episodes over and over again. That will give me time to finally get to play Call to duty.
http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/04/netflix-disney/

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One light portraits for head shots.

2012-12-04T11:24:00.000-06:00

Yet another great example page from digital-photography-school.com.
http://digital-photography-school.com/one-light-portraits-simple-elegance

ODROID dev boards for 69 bucks.

2012-12-03T12:01:00.000-06:00

Great price to jump in and start developing at.
http://androidcommunity.com/hardkernel-unleashes-odroid-dev-boards-for-a-budget-price-20121130/

How to remote control your MAC or PC from your iPAD or iPHONE

2012-11-29T13:09:00.001-06:00

Splashtop streamer is a great app for remote controlling your PC or MAC from your iPhone or iPad. I have had the app and love it very easy to use with some minor bugs. Now they even support linux for your clean geeks.
http://www.splashtop.com/home

PEE PEE POWER Generator

2012-11-29T13:00:00.001-06:00

Its got a little wang to it. Check it these girls from Africa have a made a generator that runs on Pee Pee.
Great for getting ready for the next zombie attack.
http://makerfaireafrica.com/2012/11/06/a-urine-powered-generator/

DSLR Camera Lens Basics for Creative Dummies

2012-11-29T12:56:00.000-06:00

How to pick the right lens for your DSLR. From the folks at life hacker so good DSLR shooting tips for NOOBS. Only thing I would add is CLEAN YOUR LENS!
http://lifehacker.com/5963484/how-do-i-pick-the-right-lens-or-lenses-for-my-dslr

Camp cooking Bacon and Eggs in Bag over FIRE.

2012-11-29T12:52:00.002-06:00

This one goes out to my uni-bomber wana be cousin double J. Great little recipe for cooking bacon and eggs over a camp fire in paper bags. Hey its get bacon in it.
http://lakelandgear.com/lakeland-gear-blog/2012/05/24/30-camping-cooking-breakfast-in-a-bag.html