Media Consumption

I originally was going to label this as an addicting media and yes, YouTube is addicting and I figured with 1080P I'll never leave home! I was wrong. They have failed.Apple 9 to 5 stated: On the most recent 13-inch MacBook Pro with 4GB of RAM, we've got Flash redlining the CPU, a few beach balls and we're missing some frames. Also it looks like you may be able to trick Youtube into displaying your content in full HD by putting a trailing "&fmt=37" into the URL. Pulling the original source MP4 from Youtube will probably yield better results.This is true. I'll post their sample video and you can try it for yourselfFinal Thoughts: YouTube you let me down. You've been working on 3D videos and now going all out with 1080P did you not realize the web isn't ready for such quality. Especially running off DSL, Cable, and Wifi. We need more juice to be able to handle the quality of seeing nut shots, random video logs, and the occasional booty shaking video or parody.LinksYouTubeFacebookWikipediaDo you care to watch videos in 1080P? What do you think YouTube should really be working on?Feedback, Comment, and Support.

Here is another app to add to your collection of musicians attempt to hit you from every angle. Don't get me wrong T-Pain's app is enjoyable and others just fall short. 50 Cent takes his shot at the App store with the help of Vitamin Water. 50's Sound Lab let's users create and share remixes of "Baby By Me", a single off his new album, Before I Self Destruct.Not only that but users with the best remix will get to meet fitty himself and share a toss of Purple Vitamin Water. (Not sure about that last part but more than likely) By the way its free!Here is a sample:Click on the Gold Chain to Pause.Final Thoughts: I think its great that musicians, photographers, artists and celebs get in on the App Store. But they have to at least produce a quality app. Give us music videos, exclusive tracks, something fun to do. A mini game, an interview, or some nice updates. T-Pain where's my update!Note: I original labeled this as Bad Media but after playing with the app for a bit I've become addicted!LinksOfficial SiteiTunesApp StoreFacebookTwitterYouTubeMySpaceWikipediaWhat do you think of the 50 Cent Sound Lab? What kind of things would you like to see in celeb sponsored apps? Share your mixes with us and you might get a price from us! (iTunes Card?)Feedback, Comment, and Support

Augmented reality came to our knowledge thanks to Apple's iPhone 3Gs. You can now find a healthy number of augmented reality apps throughout the App Store. Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft are also playing around with augmented reality applications. Its not just for mobile devices. Wikipedia and local cities are experimenting with this new technology but never would you expect print publications such as Magazines to get involved.Esquire says its a gimmick to get more sales but when you look at the possibilities you find yourself entertained, informed, and enjoying your magazine experience. How is this done? Let's take a look.Take it away Iron Man/Sherlock HolmesI just ordered my subscription of 12 issues for $8 and downloaded the software to make these extra features accessible. It also entered me into a contest to win Blue Microphone Eyeball webcam.Final Thoughts: I think its genius idea. It brings new life to print publications. Some publishers take their material and just turn it into an interactive website thus excluding the hard copy. The ink of a newspaper, the glossiness of a magazine, and the smell of books can never be replaced.LinkOfficial WebsiteFacebookTwitterMore InfoTell us in what ways can augmented reality be used? What magazine or publication would you like to see use augmented reality? Do you read Esquire?Feedback, Comment, and Support.

Some of you might have been oblivious to this awesome technology but the Touch Screen for Macs has been around since 1987. On desktops, laptops, and displays. All thanks to Troll Touch. Now I can give a lengthy paragraph on how it works and all the jive, but just see for yourself.Not sure if there is anything else to say... oh yeah how much will this cost you?iMac Kits Start at $1099Pre-installed on your machine at $2299Laptops start at $699Final Thoughts: Touch screen technology is great and all but I'm not sure if I want to put fingerprints on my screen or leave fingerprints on everything that I once didn't have to touch. And why doesn't Apple get with it already... I don't see how HP got there first and how Microsoft is bringing it to the next level?LinksOfficial SiteYouTubeDo you want a Touch screen enabled desktop, laptop, or display? Do you think the price is fair? Why do you think Apple hasn't done this themselves? What are your thoughts on all this touching going on?Feedback, Comment, and Support.

Its finally here! Another reason to get a Mac. Okay I won't be as bias as I usually am but I'll take the time to lay down as many facts as I can about Windows 7 by sourcing other tech savvy blogs that have been posting about it all day. Not only will we talk about Windows 7 but the Windows Store and a funny friend Pystar.Windows 7 Launch PartyYou Need a Party PackThanks Robert Clark of Omni Tech NewsInstalling Windows 7Buy a new PC.or wait and install it on a Macor you can have the Psystar twist.or just remember....To make your Windows 7 Experience complete go to Scottsdale Arizona to visit the new Mircosoft Store.Road Trip!Exclusive ReportingLooks vaguely familiarTell us what you think of Microsoft's campaign? Did you host a launch party? What do you think about Apple's new campaign? What are your thoughts on the Microsoft Store?Feedback, Comment, and Support.

I'm not going to sit here and write a lengthy post of how awesome, talented, and an all around nice guy Benton Paul is. And how I know him personally in one of those hey let's stop and chat a bit relationships. This post is more of an invite.Benton Paul is a talented musician, singer-songwriter, and has some decent beat boxing skills. Word has it he use to get down like Michael Jackson in his younger years.Enough with the homage to BP just go to the iTunes Store and download the free track that is featured in the Discovery Download, but don't stop there get his new EP Trois and his full-length album Grey. Also be sure to visit his website, friend him or become a fan on Facebook, follow him on Twitter, subscribe to his blog, friend request him on MySpace. Don't forget to purchase some Merch and watch his videos on YouTube and just check out his shows (if you're in the Utah area or whenever he's on tour). This was just an invitation but this post also includes an exclusive track he did for Schooled Magazine many moons ago. A cover to Aqualung- Brighter Than SunshineBrighter Than Sunshine (Aqualung Cover)Who knows maybe will get him on the show this weekend.LinksOfficial WebsiteBlogiTunesMerchFacebookFacebook 2TwitterMySpaceYouTubeThat's Some Sweet Merch!Tell us what you think of Benton Paul? What you love about his music? And what you think of the new EP? Also would you rock those headphones?Feedback, Comment, and Support.