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Tekzilla 173 – Play Any Video Over DLNA, USB 3.0 Sucks?

by Jon Cole in Tech524 days ago

News opens up this episode of Tekzilla as always, starting up with Google’s new eBook store full of their huge catalog of titles right off the bat. Consumer Reports has also reported the results of one of their recent polls on mobile carriers, highlighting AT&T as the worst major service provider in the States. Viewer questions begin with some DLNA limitations in certain hardware. Unfortunately, DLNA is a communication standard and doesn’t really mandate supported file formats, so Robert recommends some transcoding software to help...

Tekzilla 172 – 4K HDTV, Pay By The MB Internet Is Coming!?!

by Jon Cole in Tech527 days ago

This episode of Tekzilla opens up with the recent statement by FCC chairman Julius Janikowski stating that metered internet plans are A-OK. This news isn’t great for tech enthusiasts who pull gigabytes of data through streaming services and such on a daily basis, especially with the general lack of competition on the high-speed ISP front. Patrick and Robert next help answer a viewer question about reducing static when using a computer, which has a lot of possible reasons and solutions. Next, Robert gets into the next step of his home theater...

Tekzilla 171 – Homeland Security Seizes URLS!

by Jon Cole in Tech530 days ago

After burning through some Xbox 360 TV and Google Earth news, Patrick and Veronica try to help a viewer who wants to put Skype on his television in a more native format than just slapping a Windows interface on a 50″ screen. Next, the pair get into a commonly asked questions about audio conversion, namely how to do it without too much expense to the quality. One of the most important things they recommend is to rip lossless files so if you need to convert them for the sake of a specific device, the transcoding doesn’t affect quality...

Tekzilla 169 – Avoid Black Friday Scams!

by Jon Cole in Tech536 days ago

Apple’s hotly anticipated iOS 4.2 update largely brings the iPad up to speed, but the “Find My iPhone” feature going free means that MobileMe membership is no longer required to help you hang onto your phone. Google is up next in the news, as they battle Viacom for access to content on the Google TV and delay Chrome OS once again. News wraps up with Netflix’s pricing remodel, which adds a new streaming-only option at the price of increased rates for disc-laden plans. Thanksgiving means a weekend starting with Black Friday,...

The Engadget Show – 015: Sprint’s Fared Adib, Google TV creator Salahuddin Choudhary, Galaxy Tab, Nook Color, and more!

by Jon Cole in Tech536 days ago

This month’s Engadget Show starts off with an interview with Sprint’s Fared Adib, who’s responsible for the “procurement and development of products” from various mobile device manufacturers. He talks specifically about the groundswell of enthusiast support of the EVO 4G and how that helped pave the way for Sprint to be a major player in both the Android device and 4G speed arenas. They also delve into the necessity of Android fragmentation for the sake of carrier optimization. After an absolutely amazing segment where...

Tekzilla 168 – HDTV Marketing BS Busted

by Jon Cole in Tech541 days ago

It’s the first week of the new biweekly Tekzilla/HD Nation megapodcast and Robert Heron appropriately joins the show as cohost to Patrick. Hulu Plus news opens things up, as they’ve moved out of beta and changed their monthly cost to $7.99 rather than $9.99. In similar home theater news, Vudu will soon be coming to PS3, adding yet another high-def on-demand option to the device. HDCP solutions, the best audio solution for the PS3, HDTV marketing mishaps, and budget 50″ HDTVs fill out the bulk of the viewer questions before Robert...

Tekzilla – Recover Photos, Save A Marriage!

by Jon Cole in Tech544 days ago

Thanksgiving is coming up soon and Tekzilla starts off the show recommending a couple sites that are bringing in some great tech deals as well as one that covers all discounts for Black Friday. Windows Phone 7 has been out for a little while now and Veronica shares her thoughts on the HTC HD7. It seems like the device has impressed her quite a bit despite a couple of niggling hardware specific details, highlighting a few quality applications and the beautiful screen. The Boxee Box enters the set-top box arena this week and brings an interesting...

Tekzilla – James Cameron From Blu-con! USB 3.0 Kicks Ass. Android Beats iPhone

by Jon Cole in Tech559 days ago

After geeking out over Logitech’s new Solar-charged keyboard, Patrick and Veronica dive into a viewer question asking about USB 3.0 and its significance in the current market. They get into some actual motherboards and PCI cards with 3.0 plugs, as well as some supported hard drive enclosures and such that take advantage of the transfer speed. As per usual, the Tekzilla crew shares a website “they just can’t get enough of”, this time highlighting a unique search tool called Blekko. Patrick joins HD Nation co-host Robert Heron...

Tekzilla – Bluetooth is Dead! Google TV Revue(d), HDR Video: Soviet Montage Interview

by Jon Cole in Tech564 days ago

This week’s Tekzilla starts off with the interesting news that certification for a new Wi-fi standard will essentially put Bluetooth into the ground because of direct connections from device to device. After dishing out some information about replacing a failing hard drive, Patrick joins HD Nation cohost Robert Heron to give the lowdown on the Google TV-laden Logitech Revue. While Robert praises some of the interface choices of the software and hardware, the poor codec (audio specifically) support and questionable ways to search for content...

The Engadget Show – 014: Aaron Woodman, Windows Phone 7, Google TV, MacBook Airs, and more!

by Jon Cole in Tech569 days ago

This month’s Engadget Show is exciting as always, welcoming Microsoft’s Aaron Woodman back onto the show to talk about Windows Phone 7 this time. Josh brings up the lack of CDMA availability right off the bat, with Aaron noting an early 2010 release on Verizon as a result of a “technology roadmap issue”. Aaron goes on to address some of the issues that the Engadget team brought up in the OS’s review, namely that some features and apps feel beta despite a strong overarching experience and more importantly multitasking. Windows...

Tekzilla – Windows Phone 7: Thumbs Up!

by Jon Cole in Tech571 days ago

After quite a long absence on CastMedium, Revision3′s Tekzilla returns this week with regular updates going forward. Reemergence of Verizon iPhone rumors have been linked to Verizon LTE plans, implying the possibility that Apple will finally take the plunge due to the new mobile telephony standard. Patrick and Veronica take this opportunity to further explain the differences between the different mobile specs on the market, highlighting the prevalence of GSM and the limited reach of CDMA. Lead analyst for PC Mag’s Mobile division Sascha...

The Totally Rad Show – Episode 182: Buses & Dragons

by Ross Adams in Games, Misc612 days ago

This is it folks, the last weekly TRS. Starting from next Monday The Totally Rad Show will be going daily with a segment every weekday. Before that though we get to see the PAX panel which was recorded last week. First up is Duke Nukem Forever, the guys immediately comment on the graphics which apparently aren’t great. That being said Alex and Dan have alot of praise for the game, Dan comments that while the humour is vulgar it’s often clever in its approach. Alex is really high on the game, he seems very taken by the nostalgic nature...

The Totally Rad Show – Episode 181: Giant News

by Ross Adams in Games, Movies619 days ago

After last weeks episode from “the archives” it’s back to our regularly scheduled TRS. The American is this weeks movie review and it’s a mixed reaction from the three guys, with each having a slightly different opinion of the film. Jeff really enjoyed the film although he notes it is very slowly paced and that could make some impatient viewers annoyed. He does think the payoff at the end of the film however is well worth it, Alex doesn’t seem to dislike the film but didn’t feel particularly invested with the...

The Totally Rad Show – Episode 179: Darrenofsky

by Ross Adams in Games, Movies, TV633 days ago

Taking a break from reviewing the big hitters this weeks movie is an independent Australian film called Animal Kingdom. While all the guys enjoyed the film they also agree it has issues, Alex thinks it went on about half an hour longer than it had to. Darrenofkys next film, Black Swan, is described as “the wrestler with ballet” by Dan at one point as the guys discuss the trailer. There’s a hint of some kind of supernatual element to the movie which has Jeff especially excited. Another new segment this week “As seen on TV”...

The Totally Rad Show – Episode 178: Skyoshock

by Ross Adams in Games, Movies640 days ago

Scott Pilgrim vs The World is the movie this week, the guys talked about the comic book the film is based on back in episode 55. Jeff and Dan loved it but Alex wasn’t a fan, when it comes to the movie adaption though everyone thought it was a great movie. Jeff compares it to Kick-Ass in that it’s a movie with a very modern feel for a very modern geek centric audience. Alex worries that the fact it’s a movie for geeks may mean it’s too niche to connect with most people, judging by how it’s doing at the box office that...

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