Technology, Media, and Design

Thursday, December 21, 2006

The Venice Project Rethinks Online TV

Skype and Kazaa founders are working on a brand new service that remains fairly hush-hush, but is garnering a lot of attention amongst internet video enthusiasts who are anxiously awaiting their beta invites. What makes the Venice Project different from Youtube or other online services?

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JPG Magazine Social Photo Publishing

JPG Magazine is a website that lets users upload and vote on their favorite photos (like Digg, but for pictures!). Winning entries are published in a monthly real-life magazine. Users can buy the magazine, or those who submit can win a subscription. What a great concept!

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Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Visible Dust to clean your Digital SLR's sensor

Digital SLR sensors are tough to keep clean because unlike film, they stay stationary in the camera for it's entire lifespan... but Visible Dust has some cool products to help keep your camera's sensor spotless. Includes a video of the dry and wet cleaning products in use.

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Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Photo From The Dawn Of Time - 13.7 Billion Years Ago!

To a casual observer it could be the psychedelic creation of a mischievous puppy that has dipped its paws in paint. But it may be one of the most extraordinary pictures ever snapped.

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Google seals deal with NASA

Google Inc. and NASA Ames Research Center said Monday that they have finalized an agreement to deliver more of the space agency's imagery and information through the Internet's leading search engine.

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Cost rises for Mount Hood rescue operation

The Hood River County Sheriff
’s Office, one of the main agencies spearheading the search for the three climbers, estimates it spent roughly $5,000 a day for the first three days and about $6,500 a day after that.

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Thursday, December 14, 2006

New Hunter S. Thompson Book & Film

The late Hunter S Thompson was the doctor of gonzo journalism, who helped spearhead the freak power movement in the sixties with his unique style of writing. His legacy lives on now with a brand new documentary and limited edition photo book.

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Friday, December 08, 2006

Frank Miller is reinventing comic book movies

Frank Miller has long been one of the most applauded comic book creators out there, but now he's turned his attention toward Hollywood and the movie making business, first with Sin City, and now with 300, and The Spirit.

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Wednesday, December 06, 2006

Apple gets targetted by Greenpeace

Greenpeace has begun targeting Apple as the "least green" tech manufacturer.

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Apple gets targetted by Greenpeace

Greenpeace has begun targeting Apple as the "least green" tech manufacturer.

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