I have no intention of turning this into a product review site, but if there is one I’m particularly fond of, I’ll share it with you. Roku has introduced a refreshed line of their streaming players.
Big changes include the smaller 3″ form factor (barely larger than a coaster, they say), and no ethernet port (except for the XS). The top-of-the-line XS model also gets you an enhanced remote with motion control for games (Wii Remote anyone?) You’ll find this useful for the included version of Angry Birds.
While I still own the previous generation, which I’m very happy with, if Roku wants to provide me with a review unit, I say bring it on!
I’ve not been to New York, yet I’m pretty familiar with the look of the city. Like many people who have never visited, I’ve seen countless shots of NYC in movies. And video games. The folks over at Achievement Hunter have noted this, and edited together a series of clips of Times Square from various video games.
I know the fourth has passed, and you probably saw more than enough fireworks to last you until next year, but have you ever wondered what the fireworks see?
Yes, I realize the last post was about QR codes, but this is too awesome to NOT share. In a highly competitive creative job market, Victor Petit found a unique way to stand out.
On the reverse side of his resume, there is a photo of him with a QR code over his mouth. The code calls up a video of his mouth, which fits right over the photograph. See the end result here.
QR (Quick Response) codes are cropping up in advertisements all over the place, from magazine ads to store windows. Passers-by can use an app on their smartphone to scan the barcode-like squares and instantly be linked to a specified URL.
If you’ve not yet discovered the world of QR codes and their applications for businesses, it’s worth checking out Hamilton Chan’s article over at Mashable. Learn why QR codes will go mainstream.
As the biggest pop star Japan has seen in years, Hatsune Miku has been selling out massive coliseums on her recent tour. Fans won’t be able to meet her backstage, however. Not because she’s refuses to- it’s because she’s actually a hologram. With a completely synthesized voice.
The singing synthesizer application and the character were developed by Crypton Future Media. Will we be seeing more ‘virtual’ pop stars in the future?
