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Episode 54: Road Trip Tech
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Hit the road with the Gurus of Cool as they talk travel tech for your road trip. Find out about the latest GPS devices, portable WiFi, hybrid vehicles that save gas and much more.
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GarageBand Quick Tip
by Stephen Schleicher
Whenever you install GarageBand, or the numerous Jam Packs available from Apple, the primary hard drive is the only option available. This can quickly lead to a hard drive full of files that may not be used that often. Since there is no other option available for storing these loops during the install, what is a budding musician or podcaster to do? ...Read More »
Video Production Q&A: Positions in a TV News Broadcast Studio
by Charlie White
In this recurring column, we take questions from readers. Some will be on a very basic level, while others will be intended for more advanced video editors and producers. Some answers will be extensive and detailed, while others will be short and efficient. All will contain opinions of the author. In this edition, a reader asks about the various positions in a television news production studio. ...Read More »
Rapid-Fire Roundup® of the Top Ten Cool Products
Bose Companion 5 Multimedia System
Not only does the Bose Companion 5 Multimedia System look super-cool, it's said to be able to simulate surround sound. This computer sound system has a subwoofer and a couple of satellite speakers, and the optional sound card just might be able to create a convincing surround sound effect. The system will be available September 7 for $400.
Tetris Magnet Set
The classic game can now reside on your fridge. The Tetris Magnet Set comes with seven shapes that you can arrange and rearrange to your heart's content. Show your love for the Tetris for only $7.
Electric Ice Cream Scoop
Just in time for the end of Summer, here is an electric ice cream scooper, promising to make that laborious ice cream scooping job whole lot easier. Plug it in and it instantly heats up to cut through even the most rock-hard ice cream. It's $24.50.
Nabaztag Smart Bunny
The Nabaztag smart bunny can read your email, tell you the weather, and read your RSS feeds for you. This device might make a great personal assistant for someone who is too busy.
Solar Umbrella
Here's a solar umbrella that gives you shade during the day while it's picking up energy from the sun. Later on after dark, the 11-foot umbrella has an array of LEDs that give you a soft and atmospheric glow. It's $700.
Midas Remote Control Watch
Toss out that remote and use your wristwatch instead. The Midas Remote Control Watch allows you to turn your television on or off, adjust the volume and change channels. It works with most television sets, which means you can change the TV in the bar from a rowdy football game to a civil tennis match with none the wiser.
Logitech Revolution
I'm not a big fan of Logitech mice but this one might change that, the Logitech Revolution gives you a hyper-fast scrolling wheel that goes into free spin mode, keeping that wheel turning even when you remove your finger. It also has One-Touch search, letting you instantly find what you're looking for. Uh-oh, it's $100.
T.One 8GB USB drive
This is the highest-capacity thumbdrive yet, holding 8GB of data. Plus, it and can transfer content quickly thanks to USB 2.0. Best of all, this honking drive comes in a small 2-inch package.
LG 100-Inch LCD
LG took the wraps off a 100-inch LCD display, and it's calling it "the world's largest." The giant screen has a contrast ratio of 3000-to-1 and a 180-degree viewing angle. LG didn't say when we'd be able to buy one of these 100-inch monster LCDs, but you can bet that when it's available, it's not going to be cheap.
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