Monthly Archives: December 2005
Best and Worst of 2005: The hot and the not in consumer technology
During the final week of the year, it is a great time to reflect on what went right, what went wrong, and what things we would most like to forget. Consumer Electronics Net Stephen Schleicher brings you his picks of … Continue reading
Podcast Quick Tip: Taking the show on the road
If you have a favorite podcast, chances are you want to take the show with you where ever you go. But if you are one of the small 15% of the MP3 player crowd that doesn ?t own an iPod, … Continue reading
Coolness Roundup #19 – Email Hoaxes and Good Etiquette
This week the duo focus on major myths and scams behind those too good to be true email, and also discuss proper e-mail etiquette. Charlie and Stephen talk about the iTrip Auto, electric razors, answer listener email on how to … Continue reading
Blowing Things Up
Hard body dynamics in LightWave 8.5 Is there an action movie out there that doesn ?t have at least one dynamic explosion with the world crumbling down around our hero? Real life demolition is a scary and dangerous thing. Thanks … Continue reading
Coolness Roundup #18: Television Magic
Charlie and Stephen unveil some of the behind the scenes secrets of live television. They discuss teleprompters, chromakeying, and what it takes to put together Monday Night Football. They also discuss URGE from Microsoft and winter weather gear. The duo … Continue reading
Batman: The Animated Season Volume 4: All good things must come to an end
The Batman Animated Series ran for six years (1992 ? 1998), and in that time became the definitive Batman television show of all time. When the show made the move to the Fox Kids Network (previously on WB) changes were … Continue reading
Total Training for Dreamweaver 8
New offering for web development training Total training is expanding its horizons ? sort of ? by offering training on other professional products. In their latest offering, Total Training tackles Dreamweaver 8. via Creative Mac (link)
Coolness Roundup #17: Home Theater Part III
Charlie and Stephen wrap up their three part arc on home theaters. This week they discuss cool extras and add-on like remotes, DVD players, amplifiers, theater seating, and movie lightboxes. Charlie talks NBC on iPod, while Stephen brings you the … Continue reading
The Rockford Files Season One
The Rockford Files is one of the greatest television shows of all time. With a touch of humor, a few fisticuffs, and a likeable supporting cast all rolled into a well told story, one would think this show would have … Continue reading
Coolness Roundup #16: Home Theater Part II
In Part Two of this three part podcast arc, Charlie and Stephen discuss one of the most important aspects of a Home Theater system – the audio. If 80 percent of the movie experience is audio, should you use the … Continue reading