Show #120

News

• Thought Identification Through Technology (FMRI's) - User Submitted
• Not Mind Reading but "Thought Identification"
• FMRI's show where the activity is in the brain at a given time (think heat-map)
• Computers identify these heat maps with objects, hammer, nail, boat,house
• Shown to have very high accuracy when using simple objects
• Already research is brisk when it comes to complex thought structure
• Are your brain patterns like DNA or should they be treated more like your thoughts?

• Amazon Backs off Text-to-Speech with Kindle 2
• Oops, our bad. We know it's legal but we don't want any headaches
• Authors and Publisher's can now "opt-out" of the robotic service
• Should Accessibility experts now be up in arms because the new device is now less accessible?

• On-Demand Online (Cable companies wanting their pound of flesh online)
• Comcast is coming up with a service, similar to Hulu, that will deliver streaming content from their network to your computer
• Will be restricted to Comcast subscribers
• Trying to protect their business model where they are the content providers over the Internet and can still charge you requisite money, because they are still paying a "per-user" fee to the networks they host
• 34% adults watch at least 1 video a week on the Internet, up from 20%
• At least they are coming along and trying to adapt (not anti-agile like RIAA)
• TV.com Releases Streaming Player for Iphone, CBS shows included
  
• Showtime and CBS shows will be on the Iphone
• Works best in Wi-Fi mode but still serviceable in cell mode
  
• Spotty coverage currently (no CSI, etc)
• Direct Response to Hulu and also a shot across the Apple IStore's bow
• Can create favorites and subscriptions

• Nokia decides to put Skype on the N97 in the UK, the cell operators are furious
• Skype is VoIP software that allows users to make free calls to other users
  
• Carriers may refuse to stock the devices if Nokie does not remove Skype

Talk Points (pick one or two and we move the rest to next week)

• Is the Kindle 2 worth Buying?
• Not yet IMHO (Steven) $359, not open-source, controlled only by amazon, no color still a little slow with the page refresh
• The 3D Monitor Derek is Playing With
  
• HelloTxt
• Seesmic, Friendster and Laconi.ca!
• Friend Status
• Facebook Application
• Email Gateway
• TwitterFeed Application
• The All-New Skype
• 20 Unforgettable Case Mods
  

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Gamer's Corner (Conferences, New Developments, Game Reviews)

• Tabula Rasa Ending with a Bang
• Failed MMOG going out with a bang
• Instead of closing down the servers with a whimper, giant invasion planned.
• Atomic weapons will be used...
• Quake Live Open Beta
  
• Play Quake III Arena online and in your web browser
• Be prepared to wait in queue currently (avg. 30 mins)
• ROCKET JUMP BABY!

Intarweb Goldmine

• WE HAVE ARRIVED!!!!
• Gamer targetted Gillette commercial and product "The Gamer Razor"
• Star Trek Cologne and Perfume
• Red Shirt Cologne - Because tomorrow may never come...
• (reference to the no-name landing party members who always managed to die, they always wore red shirts)

• No Armed Woman Gets Pilots License
• Congenital defect, Lady has no arms and functions normally
• Can play the piano with her feet, and even fly an airplane (you have to watch the video)