Hello, my name is Tom Newman (aka Fogview) and I’m the newest blogger on Geek News Central. You may ask what are my qualifications and what will I be bringing to the table. Well, I’m a geek and have been involved with tech for over 30 years. I’m a hardware/software engineer and have been involved with the micro computer revolution (that’s what we called it back in the “old days”) since it first began. I started out as a Test Engineer integrating a Data General Nova 2 minicomputer into the factory manufacturing process of the company where I worked (Diablo Systems). I spotted an article in Radio Electronics magazine talking about a home-brew computer, Mark-8, and decided to build my own Intel 8008 microcomputer. I ordered the circuit boards from author of the article and scrounged all the parts and built my bare-bones system. I finally had my very own computer at home! I hand-coded a simple program in assembly language and amazed myself by having a set of blinking LEDs marching to the beat of my very first 8008 program. I had written pretty large programs at work that could control Diablo HyType Printers, but there was something uplifting about my very own computer that could blink some LEDs.
Do not be fooled by it's size the Sony Pocket Vaio is a powerhouse and is absolutely not a netbook but a powerful PC with design considerations for the user with the device built around the keyboard.
The Sony Webbie is a game changer for Sony. A camera designed for the YouTube generation with default file format in H.264, MP4 which is simply amazing if you think about it. A great camera with a great recording capability.
Check out what the folks at Chumby have planned for 2009. They are focusing on community and hope to see some changes in the hardware department. The unit they show in the video is a “proof of concept” device and they are looking for manufacturers who want to take over the product.
The team from Sling Media are coming out with an iPhone application to communicate with your Sling Media player. Some pretty exciting new functions coming to you from Sling Media.
Are you a drummer? If you are you will want to check out what the team from Roland have put together. Watch as team member Jeffrey Powers jams out on the main stage.