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Marko Rodin Smart Laser - Coolest Use of Lasers Ever!

April 1, 2011

You won't believe how cool the Marko Rodin "Smart Laser" technology is. Imagine a red laser that is intelligent enough to follow paths that you draw with a marker? Now imagine you can play a game of air hockey, except without the air and without the need for a puck.

Posted in Internet, TMCnet, Technology and Science

HTML5 Conference DevCon5 Launches in New York

March 29, 2011

TMC and Crossfire Media recently announced the launch of DevCon5 Conference, July 27-28, 2011. DevCon5, which makes me think of DEFCON 5 (Defense Condition 5) and the classic 1983 movie War Games, focuses on educating web developers, designers, and architects on how to use HTML5 to create dynamic user experiences. The conference will be held at the Kimmel Center on the downtown New York City campus of New York University.

Here are some of the conference sessions:

HTML5 Track

HTML5 – the good, the bad, the ugly
CSS3 & Advanced Design
Browser Choices
Scalar Vector Graphics
HTML5 - canvas power
Mobile vs. Multiple Device Apps
WebGL: 3-D everywhere
Dynamic JavaScript

User Experience Track

Simple & Usable 101
Simple & Usable 102
The Impact of Color 101
The Impact of Color 102
Layout & White Space 1
Layout & White Space 2
The Power of Multi-Media
The Power of Story

Cloud Computing Track

Cloud Market Overview
Platform as a Service
Virtualization & Imaging
Cloud Users Speak Out
Cloud Security
1 Minute Provisioning
Workloads & Componentizing
To Cloud or Not to Cloud

You can check out the DevCon5 Agenda for the complete conference program listing.

Posted in Internet

Browser Benchmark Battle Begin! Chrome vs. IE 9 vs. Firefox

March 28, 2011

Browser Benchmark Battle Begin!

It's Chrome vs. IE 9 vs. Firefox. CNET did some benchmarks comparing the browsers on memory usage, boot time, JavaScript, HTML5, and more. Browser users are a loyal bunch.

Posted in Google, Internet, Microsoft, TMCnet

HomePNA Ratifies Fast EoC Delivering 640 Mbps over Coax

March 23, 2011

Home wireless too slow for you? But too much trouble to "snake" Ethernet cables throughout your home for speedier performance? Well, today we have a new solution from HomePNA, which just ratified a new broadband access specification called "Fast EoC" where EoC stands for Ethernet over Coax. The new “Fast EoC” delivers up to 640Mbps performance using Ethernet over Coax. Although this can be used in residential applications, the main target goal for Fast EoC is MDUs (multi-dwelling units) such as apartment complexes, hotels, hospitals, etc. The advantage of coax over Ethernet is that most homes and MDUs already have coax connections in most rooms.

The HomePNA Alliance said that Fast EoC can deliver performance up to 320 Megabits per second (Mbps) in regular mode, and up to 640 Megabits per second (Mbps) and more than 300 Mbps user data throughput to Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) environments in a new “enhanced” mode.

Posted in Home Entertainment, Internet, TMCnet, Technology and Science, Triple Play

iPad 2 Review Video (Parody)

March 11, 2011

If you want a laugh, you have to check out this iPad 2 review video parody by Norwegian Eskild E. Fors. In the YouTube video with nearly 3 million views he has a giant super-sized iPad, which can do all sorts of tricks, including a super-sized Skype call. I'd really like to know how the super-sized display looked like it was indeed running the iPad operating system. I'm guessing this was done using green screen technology with Adobe After Effects to project images onto the fake iPad. But I won't spoil the fun. If you know how he did it, post a comment. Watch the video and see for yourself.

Posted in Apple, Gadgets, Home Entertainment, Internet, PDAs & Handhelds, Personal and Humor

Adobe Enhances Flash VoIP Capabilities

March 8, 2011

Even with Adobe's new Wallaby offering which aims to make détente with Apple in the mobile space, Adobe is still going full steam ahead in improving Adobe Flash, including its VoIP capabilities. Adobe just released Adobe Flash 10.3 beta, which makes some enhancements to its VoIP capabilities. Specifically, 'Acoustic Echo Cancellation', which enables developers to create real-time online collaboration experiences with high-quality audio, such as telephony, in-game voice chat, and group conferencing applications. Developers can take advantage of acoustic echo cancellation, noise suppression, voice activity detection, and automatic compensation for various microphone input levels.

Posted in Apple, Internet, TMCnet, VoIP, Wireless

Flash 10.2 Adds Full Screen on Separate Monitors

February 9, 2011

Flash 10.2 finally adds the ability to watch full screen video on a separate monitor while you continue to work on your primary monitor. Guess this makes the popular Flash full screen hack called FlashHacker obsolete. Now everyone can happily watch Hulu, YouTube, Liveleak, and all other Flash video in full screen on a second monitor while simultaneously checking email and surfing the web. In theory, any Flash-based video conferencing product (i.e.

Posted in Internet, News, TMCnet, Video Conferencing, Video Hardware & Software, VoIP

Former FCC Chief Kevin Martin to Keynote ITEXPO

January 20, 2011

Former FCC Chief Kevin Martin will be a keynote speaker at ITEXPO taking place February 2-4th in Miami, Florida.

Some background on Kevin Martin. In a resignation statement on his philosophy at the FCC he stated it "has been to pursue deregulation while paying close attention to its impact on consumers and the particulars of a given market, to balance deregulation with consumer protection." Martin added that he "approached his decisions with a fundamental belief that a robust, competitive marketplace, not regulation, is ultimately the best protector of the public interest and the best method of delivering the benefits of choice, innovation and affordability to American consumers."

The statement also included what Martin accomplished during his tenure, including one promoting broadband, and specifically wireless broadband, and protecting consumers from harm, by issuing $150 million in fines, or more than any other chairman. On January 15, 2009 Kevin Martin announced his resignation when the Obama Administration took over. In his letter of resignation to President Bush, Martin wrote, “I have had the privilege of serving at the Federal Communications Commission for almost 8 years, including 4 years as the agency’s Chairman.

Posted in Internet, Mobile Phones, TMCnet, Unified Communications, VoIP, Wireless

Netflix Drops Add to DVD Queue from Streaming Devices

January 18, 2011

Netflix today announced on its blog that it’s removing the “Add to DVD Queue” feature from streaming devices causing a revolt amongst Netflix users. Thus, you will no longer be able to add titles to your DVD queue from your iPhone, iPad, Blu-Ray player, PS3, etc.

Here's what Netflix’s Jamie Odell said:

We’re removing the “Add to DVD Queue” option from streaming devices. We’re doing this so we can concentrate on offering you the titles that are available to watch instantly.

Posted in Home Entertainment, Internet, TMCnet, Video Hardware & Software

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