Blake Krikorian, Sling Media: Making TV and Web
A Single Seamless Experience

post from Ubergizmo on 14 November 2008 03:39:38 AM. © Ubergizmo

Blake Krikorian, Sling Media: Making TV and Web A Single Seamless Experience

Blake Krikorian, Co-Founder and CEO, Sling Media Television Group is sitting down with Om Malik to talk Sling.

Krikorian opens by talking about what’s already working: the building blocks, he says, the enabling technologies—are all there. Now it’s the business model challenges that hold things back. It’s not about cable or online; computer or smartphone—It’s about both: Cable and satellite and IP TV; my PC and my phone.

The biggest challenge, says Krikorian, is making feed access ubiquitous regardless of location and device and figuring out how to make it easier to discover and define the content. There is already too much choice—cable companies have the upper-hand when it comes to number of channels. But the ability to find what people are looking for is not there especially when cable and satellite are concerned. On the other hand, “if you go online you have a fantastic set of tools.” There may be less choice but it seems more empowering. That’s because online experience is letting users control the discovery process—something extremely difficult on TV.

Krikorian expects TV to become more web-like—not in a sense of a browser but in the way online conceptual tools, like search and share, can empower the user and the user ecosystem. There’s a tremendous value to be unlocked, he says. So content is there, but the real differentiation is going to be about the user experience. Why isn’t TV like that already? “Cable guys are just not innovators.”

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New Windows Mobile Phone: Ndrive S400

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New Windows Mobile Phone: Ndrive S400

NDrive, the maker of several portable GPS navigation systems has come out with a Windows Mobile 6.1 based handset. The unit is powered by a Marvell Dual CPU PXA310 624 Mhz processor with 256MB ROM and 128MB RAM. It does not lack a decent screen, with a 640 x 480 high resolution display. Connectivity options include quad-band GSM and HSDPA support. Expectedly the device has GPS capability along with Bluetooth and WiFI 802.11b/g. A 3 megapixel camera is on the front for making video calls. Most of this is the usual, however it does include an accelerometer like some of the new high-end handsets.

Here are the specs:

Windows mobile 6.1 professional.
Marvel PXA310 624Mhz + Qualcomm 6280
256 MB ROM/ 128MB RAM
Quad - band GSM/UMTS/HSDPA/ 7.2MBps
2.8 inches with VGA (640 x 480) resolution
3.0 megapixel with auto focus camera
WiFi
Bluetooth 2.0
MicroSD card slot
1500mAh battery
Video Out
Accelerometer
FM Radio with RDS

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Play the Drums everywhere you go!

post from Ubergizmo on 14 November 2008 03:27:52 AM. © Ubergizmo

Play the Drums everywhere you go!

Guitar Hero and Rockband are still amazingly popular. If your favorite instrument is the drums, why not have a set on your shirt? What about drums you can play on your shirt? ThinkGeek is carrying a black cotton shirt that has a set of touch sensitive drums that you can play by just tapping. It has seven different sounds and a volume adjustment. If you check out the videos on Youtube, the volume can go pretty high and it sounds really great.

The shirt is washable by the way, all you have to do is remove the drum decal on the front and the battery back and electronics come right out. The Electronic Drum Kit Shirt goes for $29.99.

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e-Volve Gadget Shoulder Holster

post from Ubergizmo on 14 November 2008 03:25:59 AM. © Ubergizmo

e-Volve Gadget Shoulder Holster

The new "e-Volve" Gadget Shoulder Holster is a nifty device made to carry multiple gadgets and help you get all that clutter out of your pockets. It is a fully-adjustable form-fitting shoulder holster with small and large sized quick-access pouches for personal electronics. A zippered pouch is placed below the larger pouches for small easy to lose items. It also includes a quick-clip key ring holder and elastic pen holder. The folks over at E-Holder not only intend this to hold your gadgets but protect them as well. If you have a big cellphone, it should fit in the largest pouch and you don't have to fear it falling out. The holster has several straps to keep it securely in place. The e-Volve shoulder holster is already available and retails for $79.95, though its currently on sale for the holidays at$69.95.

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Fashionable sound - Burton Ronin Audio Stroll
Down Jacket

post from talk2myShirt on 14 November 2008 03:10:33 AM. © talk2myShirt

Burton has a long tradition in fusing technology with textiles by launching the first commercially available backpack with integrated remote control (designed for Sony?s MD player) back in 2002, a revolutionary new concept at that time.For the winter[...]

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Roberts Stream 202 DAB/FM/Internet Radio

post from GadgetSpeak - Member reviews, blogs and forums on 14 November 2008 02:13:00 AM. © GadgetSpeak - Member reviews, blogs and forums

This looks like a conventional radio of a few years ago, what would have been called a room portable. The only thing that tells you it is something more is that it has a display rather than a dial. It can be mains or battery operated.[...]

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Make Movie Theater Popcorn From Home

post from OhGizmo! on 14 November 2008 01:16:24 AM. © OhGizmo!

By Luke AndersonIs it just me, or is popcorn always better at the movie theater? No offense to Mr. Redenbacher, but tossing a bag in the microwave just doesn’t yield the same results. Well if you watch a lot of movies at home and are looking for a way to bring that authentic theater popcorn [...]

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Keep Your Mousing Hand Warm With This Heating
Mouse Pad

By Luke AndersonLets face it, it’s November, which also means that it’s really cold outside. If you happen to be one of those people living in a warm climate, you can just go…nevermind. Anyway, for those of you that have trouble keeping your hands warm at your desk, here’s a handy little gadget to help [...]

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Dont Let Homer See Your Dough-Nu-Matic

By Luke AndersonWhen I moved this last time, I was happy to discover that there is a doughnut shop about a block away. What’s better, is that it’s open 12 hours a day, 6 days a week. This means that almost any time I want a chocolate covered yeast ring, I can get one. If [...]

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Canon 50D Review

The Canon 50D DSLR Camera is one of or Top 100 Gift Tips for this Christmas. Our review partner tested the 15.1MP Canon 50D and published a review. Quote from the review: "While point-and-shoot digicams muddle along without any super breakthroughs-...

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