The Android Workshop Tumblog

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-1-31)

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:25:29 -0500

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-1-31):

Testing Squarespace to Tumblr import

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:46:00 -0500

If everything is working correctly, this post should automatically be posted on my Tumblr via my new Squarespace hosted site/blog (androidworkshop.com).[Read Full Post]

I ordered this tea starter set from Adagio and received it...

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:19:53 -0500

I ordered this tea starter set from Adagio and received it yesterday. My girlfriend and I both already love it. It’s easily the most simple all-in-one way to make loose leaf teas (the only good tea). Watch the video. We got the green tea kit and started sampling each kind right away. I even brewed some iced tea this morning to bring to work.

via mdznr:  iPad

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:08:21 -0500

via mdznr:

 iPad

Why I might buy an iPad… My favorite iPhone app Brushes is...

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:51:44 -0500

Brushes.app on iPad

Brushes.app on iPad

Brushes.app on iPad

Brushes.app on iPad

Why I might buy an iPad… My favorite iPhone app Brushes is already on iPad and even demoed at the announcement. It could be a killer art tool.

Photos via Engadget.

Some great looking Halo: Reach screenshots. See all released...

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:22:43 -0500

Some great looking Halo: Reach screenshots. See all released screens here.

Halo sure has it’s look, but besides that the graphics are definitely improved since the Halo 3 engine. Should be a fun game.

Mass Effect 2 day! Totally excited for this game.

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:22:00 -0500

Mass Effect 2 day! Totally excited for this game.

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-1-24)

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:20:11 -0500

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-1-24):

Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-1-17)

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:28:41 -0500

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-1-17):

Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

This blog isn't dead

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:36:00 -0500

Sorry for the lack of posting lately… I’ve been distracted by work and my personal life (and video games I got for Xmas).

I’ve also been working on my site redesign that I’ve been talking about for ages. I’m getting close to being happy with the new design and have gotten my head wrapped around how Squarespace works.

I do also want to try creating a new digital painting to feature on the new website; if I can become inspired and my schedule permits.

Squarespace is not as flexible as hand coding a site layout, but does support custom CSS on top of their WYSIWYG editor so I can bend it to do almost anything I want. As a web designer the limitations were a little off-putting at first, but once you understand what’s going-on it’s not hard to get around them. The few limitations are worth it in the long run because I don’t need to worry about maintaining a CMS or practically having to recreate and hand code all my content for each new layout in the future.

I plan to use the Squarespace blog for the more “official” blog posts relevant to my design work and art. This Tumblr will continue to be used for fun little posts; interesting links, videos, and pictures. I’ll also import the Squarespace RSS so readers of this blog will be notified of new posts. Nothing much will change as far as my content and posting here.

I may also switch to a default Tumblr layout that I don’t have to keep updated for new features. I’ll wait and see what’s the least hassle when I’m ready to roll-out the new site.

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-1-10)

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:35:29 -0500

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-1-10):

Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

Parrot AR.Drone: an iPhone-controlled microcopter I want one!

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:45:51 -0500

Parrot AR.Drone: an iPhone-controlled microcopter

I want one!

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-1-3)

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:58:00 -0500

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-1-3):

Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

James Cameron’s Avatar Wallpaper (HD)

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:01:00 -0500

James Cameron’s Avatar Wallpaper (HD)

The big Holiday Steam Sale

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:13:00 -0500

Yet again Steam drains the money from PC gamers by offering large discounts (until Jan 3). I already own more PC games than I do for any other platform because of direct download PC game prices being so low (see my Raptr profile).

I’m tempted to get these games that are all on sale for under $5 each:

A few more expensive games I’m interested in:

See all the Steam deals

On a a side note. Shadow Complex is on sale for Xbox 360 for only $10 (not sure how long though).

Beyond Good And Evil: Jade Concept Art I love BG&E,...

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:22:43 -0500

Beyond Good And Evil: Jade Concept Art

I love BG&E, it’s one of the best games of the last console generation. The PC version on GOG.com came with some cool concept art.

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-12-20)

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:06:41 -0500

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-12-20):

Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

Gameloft’s NOVA has hit the AppStore for $6.99 (sadly...

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:54:23 -0500

Gameloft’s NOVA has hit the AppStore for $6.99 (sadly without a demo)

It seems to be getting good reviews so far. I’ve been posting so much about this game because; if they pulled-off the FPS well on the iPhone this game will be a new benchmark for iPhone games, and it’s obviously inspired by some of my favorite console FPS games like Halo.

New Alice in Wonderland Trailer

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:31:31 -0500

New Alice in Wonderland Trailer:

NOVA for iPhone launch trailer. The game comes out on the 17th....

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:51:08 -0500

NOVA for iPhone launch trailer. The game comes out on the 17th. It’s an ambitious looking FPS game for the iPhone platform (and looks very Halo inspired). I hope there will be a demo because the touch controls will likely be this games weakness or even downfall.