Zune HD Official, Vista SP2 released, new WHS “Sweet Spot”
Quick notes before I’m off to work this AM: Zune HD has been announced with capacitive touchscreen, 16:9 OLED display, built-in HD Radio tuner, HD video out (w/ dock), WiFi streaming from Zune...
View ArticleE3 Roundup (The Story so Far and Project Natal)
It’s been a busy past 48 hours for the Microsoft team responsible for the E3 press briefing. If ever there were concern that E3 has lost its luster, this was the presentation to prove otherwise. A...
View ArticleBing has a sense of humor (while being useful)
Note the image of the Neckties next to the countdown :). Google doesn’t give me this information. Bing gave me exactly what I was looking for and a smile on top. If you’re unfamiliar with Bing,...
View ArticleShould Satellite Radio give up on Space?
Five years ago, I signed up for Sirius radio service. When my wife got a new car with a free preview of XM we became a two-service family. Despite my protests, we continue to keep both services for...
View ArticleDOWNLOADS: Spruce up Your Holidays with Windows 7
(Ed. Note: Thanks to Techradar for naming our Yule Log Visualization for Windows Media Player one of the Top 60 free apps for Windows at #4) If you know me, you know I can go a little Clark Griswold...
View ArticleMicrosoft Tag comes out of Beta, over 1B served so far
Microsoft Tag is an interesting barcoding technology that works with your mobile phone for instant access to information, websites, videos, phone numbers, and more. Smaller than QR codes and capable...
View ArticleAddicted to BBQ (and Grilling Tech)
I have another addiction beyond digital media – BBQ and Grilling and yes, there’s a difference. BBQ is generally speaking cooked “slow and low” over smoke with chicken, pork, ribs, and brisket being...
View ArticleWorking Jams: What music to listen to on the job | Sonos
via Working Jams: What music to listen to on the job | Sonos.
View ArticleNew Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer hits Korea
This is the first International trailer for TV. Note the intensity of the soundtrack compared to other trailers, presumably by John Williams. The shot of the First Order military parade is...
View ArticleIntroducing BBQHawks.com
One of the things I love about this outlet is it combines my love of gadgetry, photography, chemistry, culinary, engineering, and FIRE. Bring them all together and you have an intense combination.
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