Archive for May 18th, 2008
CrunchGear’s Crusade: Wearing BT Headsets While Not Driving Makes You A Douche
If you try to Google with this search term using CrunchGear site, you will find many hits. The site officially declares that they are leading the charge against this “stupid fad”.
“Because if you wander around wearing a Bluetooth headset, you are a douche, it’s that simple. You might think you’re being futuristic, but [...]
If you try to Google with this search term using CrunchGear site, you will find many hits. The site officially declares that they are leading the charge against this “stupid fad”.
“Because if you wander around wearing a Bluetooth headset, you are a douche, it’s that simple. You might think you’re being futuristic, but you’re not. They are the 2000s’ equivalent of fanny packs in the late ’80s.”
CrunchGear is not alone on this one. Holy Taco has compiled a list of ten things that you think make you look cool but don’t… [Source CrunchGear]
Resco Explorer 2008 Beta Released
The must have utility from Resco is getting a refresh. Until the final releases, you can try Resco Explorer 2008 Beta. Resco Explorer is a software suite includes file explorer, encryption, FTP, Registry Editor, Today plug-ins, etc.. bundled in one package. The new version support WM6 and comes with new features below:
Touch control support
Virtual [...]
The must have utility from Resco is getting a refresh. Until the final releases, you can try Resco Explorer 2008 Beta. Resco Explorer is a software suite includes file explorer, encryption, FTP, Registry Editor, Today plug-ins, etc.. bundled in one package. The new version support WM6 and comes with new features below:
Touch control support- Virtual Folders with file type filter: You can create virtual folders filtering specific extensions MP3, JPG, MPG, etc.
- Side letter navigation bar
- File search filter
- Search content in ZIP, RAR archives
- Find content-related files in the virtual folders
- Customizable toolbar
- AS Zip encryption, Secure FTP
Download HERE! [Thanks Scott B.]
MediaRoom: An IPTV Solution from Microsoft
Microsoft Mediaroom is an IPTV platform that carriers such AT&T (USA), BT (UK), T-Mobile (Germany), etc..are using to distribute TV over IP Network to home consumers.
In US, AT&T is offering their U-Verse service that essentially consists of a set top box to feed the TV signals to the home TV over IP network. Users can [...]
Microsoft Mediaroom is an IPTV platform that carriers such AT&T (USA), BT (UK), T-Mobile (Germany), etc..are using to distribute TV over IP Network to home consumers.
In US, AT&T is offering their U-Verse service that essentially consists of a set top box to feed the TV signals to the home TV over IP network. Users can receive, playback TV contents including HDTV channels, DVR recording; quick channel changing; multiple channel records simultaneously , multi-room viewing with additional set top boxes, etc.
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Unlike the existing Cable TV or Satellite TV that only downstream the video signal, Mediaroom’s most remarkable feature is 2-way transmission, meaning user can actually interact with the TV channels. For instance: during a sporting event, viewer can select different mics source, view stats, select different camera sources, etc. Of course, operator can embed additional application on top of each program to enrich viewing experience. |
See all the operators using MediaRoom after the jump!
