From the archive

August 2014

35 posts

SDI to HDMI Under $100 from MonoPrice.com

I have long been a fan of MonoPrice.com for a long time, their cable prices are simply incredible. If you buy from anyone else you're flushing money down the toilet. I recently picked up several new products from MonoPrice one ofthe was a SDI to HDMI Converter/ Unless you're a Pro-Video person you are not even going to know what

StarTech HDMI Wireless Extender over WHDI – Review

In my Studio I have been looking at ways to place a High Definition TV in a location that has power but nearly impossible to run a cable. The folks at StarTech.com sent over a HDMI Wireless Extender using WHDI  in the 5.1 to 5.9mhz. This HDMI extender is capable of extending a HDMI signal  strait line of up to

Hub It Sync and Charge Station Review

The landscape in American homes has changed when it comes to cables and charging all our devices. We all seem to have device charging cables everywhere and their is never enough plugs. As a bit of a neat freak it drives me crazy to see cables everywhere.. Up until today there has been no solution to clean up the mess.

GNC #973 Back from Podcast Movement

I am glad to be back in Honolulu after a very productive three days at Podcast Movement. I share a little of that and also what is happening around here. Very busy time in the media space and I am very excited to be tightly aligned with it. I Also update on my Transformation. Discounts are still available by using

Devolo Develops for 4K

Devolo today announced their new dLAN 1200+, the fastest Powerline networking adaptor in their range with Gigabit-class data transmission. The latest adaptors double the speed of the dLAN 650 by using a combination of Devolo range+ technology, the newest generation of Powerline chips and MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) technology, offering a maximum of 1200 Mb/s. This is ideal for anyone

Game Over Foursquare

It's game over, Foursquare. After several years of intermittent playing, I've decided to pack it all in and delete my account from the site. I'm no longer happy to take a service without questioning the value and cost to me and Foursquare doesn't break even anymore. Foursquare may have been at the forefront of gamification and I like games, honing

Startup Exhibits Grow by 50% at the 2015 International CES

The Eureka Park Marketplace is home to the latest technology ideas and innovations. For the 2015 International CES, the Eureka Park Marketplace will expand by more than 50 percent over the 2014 event. The 2015 CES is scheduled to run January 6-9, 2015, in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2014, the Eureka Park Marketplace had 22,000 net square feet. For 2015,

GNC #972 Guest Don Baine

Don Baine Guest Hosts Geek News Central. Thanks for Don stepping in and doing the show. Consider becoming a GNC 1000 Contributor: Geek News Central Google+ Community. Geek News Central Google+ Page. Follow Todd on Google+ Follow @geeknews on Twitter Geek News Central Facebook Page Subscribe Today: Audio | Video (HD) | Mobile Video | iTunes

Travels in a Foreign Land

I've been doing a little travelling in Europe over the past few months and with modern life being what it is, mobile connectivity is a must. In my case, it's provided by UK's Three and this year's situation is much improved over previous years. Three has introduced "Feel At Home" which lets customers use their mobile phone for both voice

Ignore No More App Locks Your Kid’s Phone

Want to take complete and total control of your kid's cellphone? There's an app for that! It is called Ignore No More! The purpose of the app is to enable parents to remotely lock down their kid's (or teen's) phone. The only way to get the phone unlocked is to call mom (or dad) back and ask for the four

Media Portal 1.9.0 pre-release now available

There is little question that Microsoft is allowing Media Center to languish -- an anguishing proposition for HTPC users, many of homes utilize the software to power the home theater. There are alternatives, of course. XBMC is a popular option, as are a couple of various Linux distros. But if you're plan is to stick with the Windows OS, and

Is There a “WarKitteh” in Your Yard?

The innocent looking cat that is wandering through your backyard might be up to something sneaky. Instead of hunting mice, he or she could be hunting for Wi-Fi networks. Of course, the cat probably just thinks it is out for its usual “wander around the neighborhood”. Gene Bransfield gave a talk at DefCon titled “How to Weaponize Your Pets”. In

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