2008 November | Technology & Pop Culture

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25th
Nov

YouTube Goes Widescreen: Indie Filmmakers Rejoice!

Posted by Bradley under BREAKING, Technology

Google-owned YouTube.com has launched widescreen video playback on its video sharing website today.

Finally!

Could HD be next? This has all but paved the way…

http://www.youtube.com/blog?entry=0i22UDAOfj8

Tags: 16:9, Google, Video, Widescreen, YouTube

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23rd
Nov

Free Dr. Pepper Today!

Posted by Bradley under Music

*pic somewhat related

Oh and there’s that whole Chinese Democracy thing too.

http://www.drpepper.com/freeDrPepper/

[IMG via KaCey97007's Flickr]

Tags: Chinese Democracy, Dr. Pepper, Free, Guns N' Roses

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21st
Nov

LIVE BLOG: At Nine Inch Nails In Columbia

Posted by Bradley under Live, Live Blog

Tags: Live, Nine Inch Nails

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19th
Nov

Google’s Gmail Gets Sexy With Themes; Ninja Included

Posted by Bradley under Personal, Technology

If you’re cool like me and use Gmail or Google Apps for your domain you can sexy up your e-mail interface with themes and colors beginning today!

I couldn’t see this option in any of my accounts just yet so be patient — Google rolls these things out in waves.

More pics of the theme options at the link.

I’m partial to the Ninja!

http://gmailblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/spice-up-your-inbox-with-colors-and.html

[IMG via lifehacker.com]

Tags: Gmail, Google, Ninja, Themes

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17th
Nov

J.J. Abrams’ “Star Trek” Trailer #2 Gets All Official In Tighty Whities

Posted by Bradley under Entertainment, Movies, Personal

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Super-director J.J. Abrams and his latest trailer for Star Trek have officially hit the Internets in 1080p awesomeness.

Go watch it!

Now!

Hottie Chris Pine as Captain Kirk in tighty whities (thx J.J., I’m sold) included! (Oh and and there’s some girl.)

http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/startrek/

Tags: #2, Chris Pine, J.J. Abrams, Star Trek, Tighty Whities, Trailer

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17th
Nov

Watch Obama’s 60 Minutes Interview At Cbsnews.com In Its Entirety

Posted by Bradley under News, Technology

In case you missed Barack and Michelle Obama‘s interview from 60 Minutes this past Sunday here is the link to the entire interview, in all its streaming-internet-video-glory.

All the cute Obama moments included.

And such a distinguished and classy interview by Steve Kroft! Props to him and CBS.

From Cbsnews.com:

Steve Kroft speaks with President-elect Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, about his historic election victory, his personal transition, and his family; And, Andy Rooney salutes the art of print journalism.

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4608198n

Tags: 60 Minutes, Barack Obama, CBS, Michelle Obama, Steve Kroft, Sunday

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12th
Nov

Explore Ancient Rome In 3D With Google Earth

Posted by Bradley under Technology

Google launched Ancient Rome 3D today via it’s Google Earth software.

Download Google Earth
Navigate to the Layers panel on the lower left
Expand the Gallery layer
Turn on the Ancient Rome 3D layer

And you’re off exploring 6,700 of the city’s historic buildings; detailed interiors and all.

http://www.google.com/intl/en/press/annc/20081112_earthrome.html

UPDATE: It seems some people are having trouble viewing the layer… be patient, “Rome wasn’t built in a day! The Ancient Rome 3D layer will be available soon.” says Google.

Tags: Ancient Rome 3D, Gallery, Google, Google Earth, Layer

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9th
Nov