I’m sure you remember the Star Trek

TNG episode in which Wesley is the only person not to be seduced by a game that operates via brain waves?

Well, it’s coming along sooner than you’d think! To wit:

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The next video game controller you use might be between your ears. A start-up company called Emotiv Systems has developed a helmet-like headset that, it says, lets users control game characters with their thoughts.

The device looks like something used for heavy-duty orthodontics, and it comes with receptors that read activity among the brain’s neurons. The player then teaches the device’s software to associate thought patterns with commands. According to the game news blog Kotaku, which got an early look, players could push and pull an object by willing it so or scare spirits away with a grimace.

Due out this year, Emotiv’s device offers one of the more far-out views of what the future of the gaming industry could look like….MORE….

Now if that isn’t just plain cool, I don’t know what is.

And you can read more at:

• Emotiv Systems Seeking Volunteers for Brain Research
• Emotiv Set To Deploy First Consumer PC Brain Driven Controller
• Brain control gaming from Emotiv
• You need to think in l33t
• Mind controlled games. Coming this year

What do YOU think?

ThankYouVeryMuch!

Owlbert

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I suppose it’s of paramount importance

in today’s world of one’s upmanship no matter what the cost. After all, if you have the cutting edge of iPhones and iPods and designer jets and the like, how COULD you appear in the gym wearing, well, common ordinary sneakers?

The brilliant folks at Adidas have heard your cries! Reported by Haute Concept, check out this update:

For spring/summer 08, Adidas will be dropping a luxury collection of kicks that feature premium materials and classy looking colourways. The Tobacco will be the first to drop in March, followed in May by the release of the Campus Vintage, Italia 1960 and Rod Laver Vintage. Each sneaker brings a subtle touch of class to the floor, for example, the Tobacco uses laser treated crackled leather, whilst the Campus Vintage is particularly interesting due to the woven uppers that use a combination of suede and patent leather….MORE….

Want to learn more about Adidas sneakers? (CONFESS, of course you do!) Check out:

• Unique Sneakers
• Sole Collectors
• Sneaker Freaker!

ThankYouVeryMuch!

Owlbert

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So appropriate for Friday!

But if you really want to put 10,000 songs on your iPhone, check this out:

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I bought an iPhone and I’m pretty happy with it but there’s one problem: it’s too small to hold my entire iTunes library. I’m already using my Mac as a web server and I’m usually home or somewhere with wireless access so I figured ot a way to have all of my songs available to me at all times. I don’t have much time right this second to give a lot of detail so I’ll give a quick overview of what I’m doing and flesh it out later. .

This is pretty simple if you’re already familiar with running a PHP-enabled web server on your Mac. Standard disclaimers apply: if you get your machine hacked because you’re running a public websever, or if the RIAA learns that you’ve got all your music in a world-viewable directory, or if your ISP cuts you off for doing this, it’s not my fault.

Even if you don’t have a world-accessible server, you can still use this to make your music available on your wireless LAN at home or work. Just go to your computer’s LAN IP address instead of a regular URL. (Note that iPhones won’t recognize Rendezvous/Bonjour names. I think. I haven’t actually tested, but I haven’t heard that they do.) (Update: I was right, the iPhone didn’t come with Rendezvous/BonjourZeroConf of any sort, but that has been added in the 1.1.1 update. I don’t know if it’s in iPod touch’s or not; if it isn’t, I’m sure it will be soon. This also means that trailing slashes (see below) aren’t essential when browsing on your local network; however, they’re still needed from the outside world and are a good thing to do in general.)

Basically, all I’m doing is making the iTunes music directory available to the web server….MORE….

ThankYouVeryMuch!

Owlbert

ps - looking for cool iPods?

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Now, anything that deals with coffee

is newsworthy. But coffee as a Good Thing with your computer? Tell me MORE!

Check it out!

Called the Yuno PC, it’s a personal computer concept that would allow you to let you display your email, weather, traffic conditions, and other important criteria…. even your own special screensaver!

I found a discussion about it over here. The designer wrote:

The point of the Microsoft Next-Gen PC competition is to push the boundaries of how you interface with the PC, the tech used, and to disrupt current ideas of what is possible. Theres more pages, visit coroflot.com/jasonfarsai for an exploded view and explanations of how it is possible… (in the future of course)

Nothing would ever evolve if people thought things were impossible. Its not an engineering project that needs to be manufactured tomorrow, its a design concept and if you can’t see that then you need to join us here in the future where anything is possible.

its simple, detachable bottom houses micro components/cpu (and makes it dishwasher safe), oled, touch sensitivity, insulation from hot beverages, wireless RF charging… but again, a blue-sky concept usually cannot be made yet. Its already disrupting which means I did my job.

And if you like the concept, it’s a finalist for the Microsoft Next Gen PC competition: You can click on Vote and vote for it. I already did!

While it’s not available yet, wow, I’ll be the first one in line to snap one up….

ThankYouVeryMuch!

Owlbert

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So you’re yearning

to get the latest iPhone or PDA or what have you…and then you find out, you’re still locked into your current mobile phone or wireless contract.

Are you SOL?

No indeed! There are several resources online where you can swap your mobile contract or have someone else take it over. Take CellSwapper, for example:

… If you are currently dissatisfied with your cell phone or plan, or simply want to cancel your current service, there are Not Many viable ways to get out of your contract. Due to the High Early Termination Fees, ranging between $150 to $250 per plan, you are may be one of almost half of all cell phone customers who are forced to remain stuck in their contract.* With Cellswapper.com, you can find somebody to take over your cell phone contract and Avoid paying Any early termination fees…..

…Savings can be:

• AT&T: $175 per Phone Line
• Verizon: $175 per Phone Line
• Sprint: $150 per Phone Line
• Cingular: $150 per Phone Line or up to $240 per Phone Line in NY
• T-Mobile: $200 per Phone Line
• Nextel: $200 per Phone Line
• CellularOne: $200 Phone Line
• Centennial: $250 per Phone Line
• Alltel: $200 per Phone Line

CellSwapper.com has discovered that your carrier will only charge you an early termination fee if they don’t have somebody to pay the monthly fees for the remainder of the contract. By finding another party to takeover your plan, the Carrier is ensured that somebody else will continue paying them a monthly fee….MORE…

CellSwapper.com isn’t the only resource you can use - others include:

• Cell Trade USA
• Get Out of Your Plan
• Trade My Cellular

And if you need to discuss your carrier, check out these great forums:

• Howard Forums
• Into Mobile

ThankYouVeryMuch!

Owlbert

And if you want a new phone without a contract:

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Here’s a great rumor from GearLive:

…. We’ve been waiting for Flash support to hit the iPhone ever since…well…it launched. We’ve had to make do without Flash for almost eight months, and YouTube even had to convert a bunch of their catalog to H.264 in order for the service to be enjoyed on the iPhone. Well, we’ve just got word from a reliable source that Flash support is on its way to the iPhone, and it should be coming very, very soon. Speculating a bit further on our own, we are guessing that it would be pretty convenient for Flash support to be introduced alongside the iPhone SDK, wouldn’t you say? Now, we know that there isn’t much information here, but you also know how strong our sources are too - Flash on the iPhone is coming, just take our word for it, okay?

EDIT: We already have had a couple people ask about the supposed battery and CPU issues that were holding Flash back from being included on the iPhone in the first place. From what I am hearing, it was a complete fabrication. Flash has not yet made it to the iPhone solely due to business negotiations. As we said, it is now on its way…MORE…

Sounds intriguing!

And if you’re interested in Flash for iPods, check out:

• The 32Gb Compact Flash Ipod
• Put Flash Video (YouTube) On Your iPod or Other Video Capable MP3 Player

Here’s a video to help out as well.

ThankYouVeryMuch!

Owlbert

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It always does my heart good

to see home theater components at a discount.

Check out this particular savings (22% off!):

Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX500 Theater System

Feature: … 5.1 channel home theater system with 1000 Watts of total power; 285-Watt powered subwoofer; Digital media port; Digital cinema automatic calibration; Dolby Pro Logic II decoding …more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-01-01 Summary: Love our New Home Theater System … We purchased this home theater system to go with our new 50 inch plasma high definition flat screen TV. We were looking for something that would enhance the sound in our new home theater room and make it as much like being in the cinema as possible. This system has proved to be worth every penny we spent on it. We love the sound. There are several different settings to change the sound for different effects or for different types of movie experiences from action films to musicals. It was very easy to set up right out …more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2007-10-29 Summary: Good system … Overall, I like this product. Sounds good, a breeze to set up, and at the price I got it at, I couldn’t go wrong. Good starter or second system. …more
[3] Rating: 4 Date: 2007-10-27 Summary: Almost excellent… … Overall, I’m very happy with this system. The setup is easy, and it sounds great. It does a nice job of upconverting my normal DVDs to my Sony Bravia television. That being said, there are a couple negatives: 1. No HDMI in… so unless you run this through an HDMI switcher, if you only have one HDMI in on your TV, you’re screwed! I have a PS3 and this system, and they don’t play nice together. 2. The speakers are nice, but they all have a custom plug on the end that goes into the theatre system. So unless you get new …more
Editorial Reviews — [1] … Product Description | The DAV-HDX500 BRAVIA system integrates a high-quality DVD changer with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output with 720p/1080i video upscaling for connectivity with the latest HD digital televisions to enhance picture quality and sound.The system features BRAVIA Theater Sync, which helps integrate the operation of the system with a compatible BRAVIA television sending control signals over HDMI. With the touch of a button, users can automatically turn on and switch inputs, syncing…more
[2] … Product Description | Watch movies, listen to your entire music collection and play XM® satellite radio with the Sony DAV-HDX500 BRAVIA® Theater System. And with the touch of a button on the included remote, BRAVIA® Theatre Sync lets you manage select Sony HDMI™ components quickly and effortlessly. You can also enjoy simplified integration of portable music players and other optional Digital Media Port (DMP) accessories with the DMP and front-mounted connections that enhance audio with Digital Signal Processing.…more

Sony DAV-HDX500/i BRAVIA Home Theater System

Feature: … DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Accessory iPod Dock supplied; XM Connect-and-Play Ready; BRAVIA Matching and Adjustable Floor Standing Speakers; BRAVIA Theatre Sync technology; HDMI Output with 720P/1080i upscaling …more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-08-08 Summary: Great system but … Great system, but just not enough volume. If you are looking for serious volume look somewhere else because this unit is limited in that department. …more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2008-06-26 Summary: Sony DAV System … I was very pleased with this Sony system. I set it up, including running the wires through the ceiling, in about 90 minutes. It is simple to use and the sound is quite good. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a simple, quality system. …more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-06-24 Summary: EXCELLENT PRODUCT … The Sony DAV-HDX500/i Bravia Home Theater system is WONDERFUL!!! We feel as if we are actually in a Movie Theater, however the great sound effects that come out of it scare our dog and cats to death so they run and hide!!! We Love It!!! …more
Editorial Reviews — … Product Description | The concept of home-theater is very enticing. Sony has aligned this sound system to be compatible with their popular Bravia widescreen TV line. Yet, it will still deliver fine performance with most other HDTV sets on the market. As a leader in products with HDMI connectivity, Sony has created BRAVIA Theater Sync to go beyond simple audio and video transmission. When combined with a select number of BRAVIA Televisions and other Sony audio and video products, in addition to audio and video…more

And if you need help with projectors, you can always visit

• Projectors Forum
• AVS Forum

ThankYouVeryMuch!

Owlbert

Are you a techorator?

I didn’t think so. But check out this interesting article:

…New consumer research shows that when people first unwrap and plug in new consumer electronics, 70 percent don’t know how to make these sleek pieces of technology fit into their home décor.[1]

Celebrity interior designer Doug Wilson is working with LG Electronics to help consumers by offering tips and ideas on how to “techorate” their homes by melding innovative consumer electronics with interior design. Techorate is a term coined by LG Electronics that refers to the integration of technology into the overall decorative theme of a home.

Wilson, perhaps best known for showcasing his design expertise on TLC’s “Trading Spaces,” is working with LG Electronics as the first official “Techorator” to develop consumer tips and tricks to guide them through the techorating process.

“The television has become the hearth of the 21st Century, but I’ve seen people struggle with the basics…. MORE….

I wonder how NYC designers will react.

ThankYouVeryMuch!

Owlbert

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This is a new twist

on marketing. Bill Vick, the mastermind behind Big Billers, a how-to guide for recruiters to bill hundreds of thousands of dollars, now packages his product on an Apple iPod!

Talk about making a difference in product packaging! If you’re familiar with buying products over the Internet, you will know that many professionals offer bonuses in the form of CDs or DVDs or additional downloads etc. This is the first time I’ve heard of someone sending a complete Apple iPod for the customer’s ease of use!

‘course, I’ve known Bill now for over a decade, and he’s always been one who leads the thundering herds. Can’t wait to see who will follow!

Great job there, Bill.

ThankYouVeryMuch!

Owlbert

ps - if you have an iPod, is an iPhone far behind?

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It sounds perfect

at first glance - imbibe your coffee creation at Starbucks, hook into their free Wi-Fi, power up your laptop, sync up your iPhone, and enjoy 2 free hours of simultaneous portable device usage (ie, working when really, you should be relaxing).

But is that really all? To wit:

…you’ll be able to use two different Wi-Fi-enabled devices simultaneously during a single two-hour session at Starbucks.

The bright side is that while you are syncing your schedule and e-mail on your iPhone (AT&T, which will provide the Wi-Fi, is the exclusive carrier of the iPhone in the U.S.), you can also surf the Web or compose an e-mail on your laptop at the same time.

The down side is that once you log-in to your free AT&T Wi-Fi account with one device, the clock starts ticking…and doesn’t stop even if you logout one or both devices/computers. Two consecutive hours per day, that’s it….MORE…

How will StarBucks keep track of your usage, I wonder?

If you plan on using the service, you should ensure your WiFi connection is secure, of course. Here are some resources for that:

• 10 Wifi Security Tips
• Steal This Wifi

ThankYouVeryMuch!

Owlbert

ps - if you’d like some useful Wifi goodies, consider:

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