Just an Old Sweet Song

So I’m in Atlanta for the next few days working on a new web project that I think has a ton of potential. I’ve been on camera tonight making a huge fool of myself, which I’m sure everyone (except me) will laught at one day soon. I’d tell you more about it, but I’m not allowed to disclose much about what we’re up too until it launches. Also they haven’t told me everything about it….so I don’t even know all the ins and outs. I guess it’s one of those ‘need to know basis’ things – and I don’t need to know.

Anyway, I hope it all plays out like I want it to, and maybe I’ll end up here in Atlanta for good. I could use the change. It’s always good to shake things up a little bit and get reinvigorated about life. That sounds like what I need. That or a chuckabowkoo – def. a swift spiritual kick to the head that alters one’s reality forever. (Courtesy of John Cusak in Gross Pointe Blank.)

So that’s where it stands at this moment. I’ll be filming more in the morning, so I’ll see if I can get a clip or a screenshot or something to send across for everyone to check out. Until then, take it easy!

The Orbit

Logitech Orbit QuickCam

I went out a few days ago and picked up a really cool (and somewhat pricey), shiny new toy – the LogiTech Orbit Quickcam AF. I don’t really know why I bought it. I think I just wanted to spend some money and try out some new gear. I mean, it did give me something to do. Besides, I have a few plans.

I have to start off by saying that I’ve never owned a webcam before. Something about my computer watching me kind of freaks me out a bit. And the cam doesn’t comfort me much in that regard. It has a setting that causes the camera to follow you around the room – I swear the thing has a mind of its own. Needless to say, watching porn at the computer is out of the question. Not that I ever did that, though…

I dabbled a bit with Oovoo and a couple other chat clients that can use the cam and so far so good. I actually shot a video message off to an old friend on FaceBook just a few minutes ago and all went well. So now I guess I can start sending out some video blogs so you all can see my pretty mug. Contain your excitement!

If anybody out there uses their webcams, give me a shout. We can chat and maybe I’ll think of some really cool, creative way to get my $100 back out of this thing.

Your wish is my command!

Errrr….I finally got my new iPhone update this morning. The problem was that it ‘bricked’ my phone for most of the day. So I was frustrated to say the least. I did get up and running at about 6 p.m. and it is freakin’ sweet! The Twitter and Facebook apps are stellar. Twitteriffic is just great. I already have a quickly growing unhealthy addiction to Twitter, this app is going to just push me right over the edge.

There are several really nice looking games out as well, something the iPhone has been sorely missing. Since you pay for most of them I’ll just wait until more reviews are in. If anyone has purchased any drop me a note and let me know what ya’ think.

Despite the fact Apple dropped the ball a bit with the planning and implementation of this whole thing, I am still satisfied and impressed. I am up-to-date. That makes me so happy, I could…well, do what this guy did.

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IPhone 2.0

Show me the IPhone!

So I was stoked about the new IPhone coming out. Well, not really the new phone itself. Honestly, I don’t use my first generation IPhone for surfing enough to justify spending a LOT more money on a faster data speed. And the Global Positioning System, well….it doesn’t even do turn-by-turn directions. I don’t need a GPS that’s sole purpose is to monitor my movements. That’s just creepy.

On the flip side I am extremely excited about the software upgrade to 2.0. The application store is open and I’ve downloaded the apps I want, but my stinkin’ phone hasn’t updated yet! THANKS A LOT APPLE! I love your product, and you have great support…but don’t toy with my emotions by letting me download software that I can’t use on the device. It should all just come out at once, right? Maybe I need to just step away from the CPU for a bit.

If anyone cares about the release of the new phone, stores in the U.S. will be opening in about one hour on the east coast. You can check out non-stop coverage by the Grand-Poobah of Geeks, Leo Laporte. He’s been streaming video since 1 p.m. yesterday and is still going strong – 24 straight hours of IPhone coverage! It’s Geek heaven! Check him out a Tech Guy Labs.

Nanotechnology and me….

I was just contemplating how much our lives will change over the course of the next 40 years or so. First there was the Industrial Revolution, then the great Technological Revolution, and I believe we are soon to enter the next large revolution — a Biotech Revolution. Essentially Nanotechnology and Biology are going to change the ways in which we function and live, as well as expand our life expectancies exponentially. Don’t believe me? Shop around a bit for yourself! Check out the “Futures in Biotech” podcast with my buddy Leo Laporte over at Twit.tv. Or do some googleing on the subject. It’s fascinating stuff that’ going to be the next big thing to impact our world.

On a much lighter note, and gave in and picked up a new HD DvD drive! But wait! HD DVD is dead! What are you thinking? Well, here’s a great deal for anyone who fits the criteria.

1. I didn’t have a next-gen drive yet; Blue-Ray or HD

2. I had an HDTV (720p) and an XBox 360

3. I was bored.

So, I went and picked up the HD add-on drive from my 360. Now I realize that HD discs aren’t being produced anymore, but hear me out on this. I can buy movies on clearance for dirt cheap right now, and I’ll pick up a handful of films that I enjoy enough to watch on multiple occasions. But more importantly, this drive (when connected via HDMI) is an upscaling DVD player. And here’s the best part: it now costs only $49.99. And that comes with a free film. That’s a steal. So I highly recommend picking one up if you’re in the market.