Technically Speaking

Video: 4 of the Greats Perform Sing, Sing, Sing

2011-02-07T19:16:00.000-08:00

What do you get when you get Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa, Harry James, and Lionel Hampton on the same stage?? You get the best version of Sing, Sing, Sing ever....

Old Stereo Humor.. Gramaphone-Not the Nine o Clock News

2010-10-18T23:12:00.000-07:00

Office 2010 Excel Games

2010-07-14T15:51:00.000-07:00

There has been a lot of talke about the additonal business functionalities of Office 2010 since it was first introduced. However now that it released, Microsoft is showing more of the fun side of the applications that show just how powerful of a tool it really is. Check out this video showing games in Excel, these games require Office 2010 to operate, but it is really cool to see deeper in the

Apps - They Can Be Addictive

2010-07-08T15:07:00.000-07:00

The invention of the smartphone and the ability to easy create and download apps has made our lives more productive and enjoyable. However, there is a dark side to all of this, App Adiciton, while downloading useful apps can be a good thing, downloading and using apps all the time can be annoying to your friends and family (just ask my wife). While this video is a spoof, app intervention can be

iPhone4 Ingenious Antenna = Class Action Suit

2010-07-01T00:17:00.000-07:00

The iPhone4, this changes everything.. I do not believe that Apple nor AT&T had lawsuits in mind when they created that slogan. What was believed to be an ingenious way to connect an antenna is backfiring all the way to court. Since its release the iPhone4 has been noted for having poor reception and has caused large numbers of users to complain. While this has been acknowledged by Apple,

Sonos Adds iPad App

2010-06-23T18:02:00.000-07:00

Sonos multi zone players have some very cool and useful remotes to access the content from any zone, these options have just gotten better with the announcement of the Sonos iPad app. With this app Sonos users can take advantage of the large screen of the iPad to access their content in a way unavailable before. While an iPhone app exists, this new app brings the surface area of dedicated touch

New Google Phone Feature Designed to Lower Fees - The Onion

2010-06-18T17:08:00.000-07:00

New Google Phone Service Whispers Targeted Ads Directly Into Users' Ears

3D Moves Forward - But What Does its Future Look Like

2010-06-13T17:14:00.000-07:00

Unless you have lived under a rock for the past year or so you have heard allot about 3D for the home. While analysts are still divided on how it will be received manufacturers are releasing more and more 3D products. Products from TVs to Receivers have been announced and released in some cases, however it has been very quiet on the content front from both studios and gaming. The other day

Terrestrial Shrub Rover- Solar Powered Car that Looks Like a Bush

2010-06-11T21:54:00.000-07:00

It may look a Python skit in the video, but the bush moving along the road is actually a solar powered car designed to look like a bush. The creator artist Justin Shull created the Terrestrial Shrub Rover in honor of NASA returning to the moon. While the idea is there, it looks more like something for spying on your neighbors then a moon buggy. Either way, it is a pretty cool use of technology

Fun With PowerPoint - PacMan - YouTube Video

2010-06-11T19:46:00.000-07:00

Powerpoint has been around for over a decade and has grown to become loved and hated (mostly hated), while it is mostly used for presentations it is a powerful tool to express things graphically. Sure there are more advanced programs out there, but there is a lot that can be done by a creative mind. This one is for all the neh sayers who hate powerpoint and have not looked at it lately... Check

Accessing iTunes Beyond the Keyboard

2010-04-13T17:38:00.000-07:00

One of the biggest challanges in the home automation media market is controling devices already in the home that customers use everyday. Accessing and controling media has become a mainstay of daily life for just about everyone, but most methods are not known or seem too complicated for the average consumer. Sure media server devices are everywhere, but they may be costly and purchasing new

Control4 iPad Application

2010-04-12T12:13:00.000-07:00

The iPad might be new, but the apps for Home Automation and Media are already appearing on the market. Control4 is just one of the apps that is available to make use of the iPad and increase the enjoyment of using the system. This My Home app can control media, security, lighting, temperature, and web cams. The best part is that the app is available for free. Check out the video for a

Detect Bra Sizes with a Motorola Droid

2010-04-11T18:07:00.000-07:00

You have to love the technology that we have access to and how that technology informs and entertains us like a YouTube video or keeps us productive like a Smartphone. Combining the two we can be informed on what the latest smartphone allows us to do. A YouTube channel called DROIDshortcuts does just that, showing how to use a Droid Smartphone for some very useful functions that will improve

Downloading Videos to Devices with Real Player SP

2010-04-09T10:40:00.001-07:00

Technology has given us the ability to view millions of videos on line as well as on personal media devices for enjoyment of anytime. However, capturing videos from the web and converting them can be a difficult costly process. If you are a media addict like me chances are that you have various applications that can capture and convert media into just about any format, but what if you are the

Google Testing Desktop Voice App

2010-04-08T20:14:00.000-07:00

Google products such as Docs, Apps, Wave, and Voice continue to grow in popularity and functionality. So it is no suprise that TechCrunch is reporting that Google is in the process of testing a desktop app for Voice. While voice is a useful product, it lacks the ability to call out or use the PC as a phone as services like Skype offer.The technology for this app most likely is derived from

iPad in a Car | Ingenious Thinking for Automotive Systems

2010-04-08T12:14:00.000-07:00

Apple iPad is a great device, while other touch products existed before it's release, they have not caught on like the iPad. Since it's announcement the Home Automation industry has been buzzing about what it will do for that industry, but what about it's other uses?? As this video from the Soundman in Santa Clara California shows that other usees for the iPad are already in the works

Hands on With Savants iPad App

2010-04-07T15:02:00.001-07:00

Here is a breif hands on demo of Savants iPad app, as usual it is another killer looking and functioning interface.. Check it out....Source: CEPro YoutTube Channel

Runco Mobile Device Site

2010-04-06T22:14:00.000-07:00

Some companies understand their market and what is needed to make an installation go smooth. Runco is one of those companies, they have released a mobile site with tools to help the integrator form their mobile device... Right now it is just a lens selecter, but I am sure that more tools will be following soon....Check it out.... http://m.runco.com/

Making the Right Connection

2010-03-24T11:58:00.000-07:00

Todays technology can be confusing with all the different types of connections available, the components in your system may be latest, but the connections you need may not exist or they might be in a limited number. The Monster Home Theater Connection Expert can help... This online tool takes you through questions about your components at the brand level and prvoides a list of the

Got a Question: Ask the Head Monster Noel Lee - CEPro

2010-03-23T14:25:00.000-07:00

Do you wonder where Technology and the Industry is today and where it is heading for the future?? Do you wish to know more about Technologies such as HDMI,3D, and digital media?? Well then submit your questions to an expert on technology, music, media, and the industry. CEPro is taking your questions to ask the Head Monster Noel Lee so that you can shed light on where technology is and

Music in Multiple Zones via Sonos Music Systems

2010-03-21T12:28:00.000-07:00

There are plenty of ways to access content and play them throughout your house, this Mac World video reviews and show how easy it is using a Sonos Music System. This system is a great way to distribute content stored on Macs or PCs throughout your home. As pointed out in the video, while you can use Airport expresses, but they do not all support multiple zones playing different content.

Tech Trends: YouTube Contest Challenges Users To Make A 'Good' Video

2010-03-20T00:25:00.000-07:00

YouTube Contest Challenges Users To Make A 'Good' Video Original Source: The Onion

Be Ready for 3D

2010-03-20T00:03:00.001-07:00

Interested in the new 3D technologies and how they can be used in the home? Then be sure to attend "Everything You Need to Know About 3D" Webinar from CEPro. For more information or to register Click Here.

Behind the Scenes of OK Go’s Amazing Rube Goldberg Machine

2010-03-19T12:02:00.000-07:00

OK Go has released another amazing video for the song "This Too Shall Pass" involving toppling dominos, mousetrap activated levers, and smashing TVs. Pulling off a video like this is a huge undertaking and they have done so in an impressive way. Once again another masterpiece from the OK Go gang. Digital Trends has sat down with the director of the video James Frost and gained some insight

Blockbuster: Bankruptcy is a possibility

2010-03-18T20:18:00.000-07:00

Well the writing has been on the wall for a long time now and it looks like the day has finally come. The Dallas Business Journal is reporting that Blockbuster has informed the Security and Exchange Commission that it may be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection soon if can not spark new cash flow to help with their debt. For years now Blockbuster which ruled the movie rental world