10 posts tagged “new york city”
Casio Exilim EX-FS10
Digital Camera with High-Speed Burst Mode
Link: Casio Exilim
Casio has introduced into this new pocket-sized digital camera features which were previously found in more expensive prosumer models, the EX-F1 and EX-FH20. The EX-FS10 has a 9.1 MP-effective CMOS sensor, a 3x optical zoom (38mm-114mm, F3.9-F5.4), a 2.5" LCD display, in a 3.8" x 2.3" x 0.64" body weighing 4.2 ounces. The main features are based on a high-speed burst mode of the camera, capturing a series of images in quick succession which then makes possible the following features:
For a better zoom range, there is also the Exilim EX-FC100, with the same features but a lens range of 37mm-185mm, a slightly faster lens (F2.6-F4.5), and anti-shake image stabilising CMOS.
Either This is the Deadlist Show or Your Clock has Stopped
Paraphrasing Groucho Marx ("Either this man is dead or my watch has stopped"), Dick notices that Leo's clock on the wall has stopped.
A Warehouse Gadget Revived
Peter Ganzarski heard about a new Sony gadget, the Party-Shot Automatic Camera Dock (IPT-DS1) which tilts and swivels the camera and uses the face and smile detection of the Sony TX1 or WX1 cameras to take pictures for you: see macnn.com. Peter thought this sounded familiar, until he realised that this is just a reincarnation of a Warehouse Gadget, the Konica Kanpai in Episode 685 (another Japanese idea). Sony should have done a flop search first. Another listener Toyota Boy made a similar observation. Don't these manufacturers ever learn? Straight to the Warehouse please, says Dick.
- Burst shooting mode of 30 shots per second (resolution downsized to 6 MP, still plenty for most uses).
- Best Shot and Combination Shot - The high-speed burst allows you to select the best shot from the series of images taken. Alternatively, the series of shots can be combined into a single image, including re-aligning the position of the subject, to avoid motion blur. Useful in quick motion scenes and night shots. Note: for the FS10 there is no optical image stabilisation.
- Lag Correction or Pre-Record - The camera captures up to 25 images (again 6 MP) in a high-speed burst prior to the release of the shutter, so that you can go back in time for the shot which you should have missed, but was stored in the buffer of the camera for you. You can set the amount of time lag.
- Slow Motion View - A dedicated button allows you to view the movement of the subject in Slow Motion on the LCD display, selecting the best moment to capture.
- High-speed Movie Recording - up to 1,000 fps (but only at 224 x 64 pixels, probably not very practical). There are also options for video at 420 fps (224 x 168) and at 210fps or lower (480 x 360). The output is effectively slow-motion.
- HD Movie - 720p video at 30 fps
- Image Capture during Video - Even while recording 720p video, a dedicated button allows you to capture a 6 MP still image.
For a better zoom range, there is also the Exilim EX-FC100, with the same features but a lens range of 37mm-185mm, a slightly faster lens (F2.6-F4.5), and anti-shake image stabilising CMOS.
Either This is the Deadlist Show or Your Clock has Stopped
Paraphrasing Groucho Marx ("Either this man is dead or my watch has stopped"), Dick notices that Leo's clock on the wall has stopped.
A Warehouse Gadget Revived
Peter Ganzarski heard about a new Sony gadget, the Party-Shot Automatic Camera Dock (IPT-DS1) which tilts and swivels the camera and uses the face and smile detection of the Sony TX1 or WX1 cameras to take pictures for you: see macnn.com. Peter thought this sounded familiar, until he realised that this is just a reincarnation of a Warehouse Gadget, the Konica Kanpai in Episode 685 (another Japanese idea). Sony should have done a flop search first. Another listener Toyota Boy made a similar observation. Don't these manufacturers ever learn? Straight to the Warehouse please, says Dick.
Charge4All
Portable Charging Mat
Link: Charge4All
The Charge4All Charging Tube rolls out into the Portable Charging Mat, which can charge up to 4 devices, from a single AC source (110-240V). It comes with 5 charging tips: iPhone/iPod, microUSB, miniUSB for Blackberry and Motorola, Samsung SCH phones and LG Chocolate. Other tips are available for sale on the website.
For other charging mats covered by Dick, see Episode 748 (the Powermat and the Wildcharger Pad).
The Bengal Lancer
When asked what the Charge4All might be, Leo guesses that it's a cavalry bugle. This reminds Dick of his hero Sid Ceasar in the Sid Caesar Show, where he played a Bengal Lancer.
Another Lost Reader
Leo has taken his evangelisation of the E-Book Reader to new heights. Not only has he been spreading word of them, he's positively seeding them around on airplanes. His latest Kindle was the second E-Reader he left behind on a flight.
Another Dead Musician, Another Jingle?
With the recent surmise of Michael Jackson, Leo is wondering if he will join the ranks of the dead Letters Jingle Singers. Calling Dan Lueders ...
Terracotta Chia Pets
Talk of China's Terracotta Warriors has prompted another letter from Alessandro Abate. The Chinese invented paper currency (and paper itself), gunpowder, noodles and the compass, but among the less well-known of their inventions was the Chia Pet (see Episode 752 for the Chia Obama). The Terracotta Soldiers were actually the Emperor's private collection of Chia Pets, but the Chinese forgot to water them. Terracotta, Alessandro adds, is Italian for "baked earth". It was the ancient Romans' first failed attempts on making pizza. Thankfully they switched to baking dough in time.
The Man Who Loved China ...
... and it's not Leo. Recommended by Alessandro, this book by Simon Winchester is about Joseph Needham, the British scientist who, starting in the 1940's, became fascinated with China and its scientific achievements. It was the Audible Pick of the Week on MacBreak Weekly 135, but Leo has not got round to reading it yet. The Man Who Loved China is available on Audible.
Leo's Gallery on China Tour
Leo is still enthusing about his tour of China, and was much impressed by the 8,000 odd Terracotta Warriors, each about 6-foot tall and every soldier is different. Check out his photos on Smugmug or Flickr.
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For other charging mats covered by Dick, see Episode 748 (the Powermat and the Wildcharger Pad).
The Bengal Lancer
When asked what the Charge4All might be, Leo guesses that it's a cavalry bugle. This reminds Dick of his hero Sid Ceasar in the Sid Caesar Show, where he played a Bengal Lancer.
Another Lost Reader
Leo has taken his evangelisation of the E-Book Reader to new heights. Not only has he been spreading word of them, he's positively seeding them around on airplanes. His latest Kindle was the second E-Reader he left behind on a flight.
Another Dead Musician, Another Jingle?
With the recent surmise of Michael Jackson, Leo is wondering if he will join the ranks of the dead Letters Jingle Singers. Calling Dan Lueders ...
Terracotta Chia Pets
Talk of China's Terracotta Warriors has prompted another letter from Alessandro Abate. The Chinese invented paper currency (and paper itself), gunpowder, noodles and the compass, but among the less well-known of their inventions was the Chia Pet (see Episode 752 for the Chia Obama). The Terracotta Soldiers were actually the Emperor's private collection of Chia Pets, but the Chinese forgot to water them. Terracotta, Alessandro adds, is Italian for "baked earth". It was the ancient Romans' first failed attempts on making pizza. Thankfully they switched to baking dough in time.
The Man Who Loved China ...
... and it's not Leo. Recommended by Alessandro, this book by Simon Winchester is about Joseph Needham, the British scientist who, starting in the 1940's, became fascinated with China and its scientific achievements. It was the Audible Pick of the Week on MacBreak Weekly 135, but Leo has not got round to reading it yet. The Man Who Loved China is available on Audible.
Leo's Gallery on China Tour
Leo is still enthusing about his tour of China, and was much impressed by the 8,000 odd Terracotta Warriors, each about 6-foot tall and every soldier is different. Check out his photos on Smugmug or Flickr.
Listen to Episode 883
Go to TWiT
The Giz Wiz Home Page
Find DGW Info on GizWizSearch
Samsung U5
MP3 Player
Link: Samsung
The Samsung U5 is a 2GB Flash MP3 player. It has a USB plug (under a removable cover) for connection to your PC, an FM tuner and recorder, an OLED screen which displays 4 lines of text, all within a 4.35" body. The Fitness Mode lets you know how much calories you can work off. The Study Mode lets you repeat a particular section for learning, e.g. a language. It also has a character called Popcon which kids can design themselves which will be displayed when the U5 is turned on. It comes with its own Windows software called EmoDio for organising your music. The U5 supports file browsing and playlists. Available in black, white, red, blue and pink.
A GizWizBiz MP3 Player ?
The white model of the U5 lends itself particularly well to adaptation as a GizWizBiz MP3 Player, perhaps with built-in support for automatic downloads of the Daily Giz Wiz?
Up Theirs
Dick went to see the latest Pixar film "Up", but there were people in the cinema who were constantly texting messages. Probably to Twitter.
Diaper Stuffing
Suzanne Lander writes in defence of the Sham Wow. Dick, Leo and her husband may laugh at her, but she thinks the Sham Wow is great as diaper stuffing, in place of microfibre towels and hemp inserts which she used to use. It saves her from using disposables. Dick thinks it sounds like Gracie Allen. By the way, the Sham Wow will be featured on MAD 501, and you can win it in due course by playing the next What The Heck Is It game.
A Warehouse Gadget for TTTT
Leo has an old gadget, which should belong to the Gadget Warehouse, given to him by studio guest Jeri Ellsworth. Leo will talk about it on a forthcoming TTTT.
TWiT Donation Button
In the intermission after recording this episode, Leo discusses with Dick and Jeri Ellsworth ideas for the TWiT donation button, and what should happen to Leo when TWiT gets a donation.
TWiT Donation Button
In the intermission after recording this episode, Leo discusses with Dick and Jeri Ellsworth ideas for the TWiT donation button, and what should happen to Leo when TWiT gets a donation.
Goodway 2-In-1 Combo
Iron and Hair Dryer Travel Combo
Link: Goodway
Dick's Gadget Warehouse
In 1984, Goodway made a travel combo, an iron and hair dryer 2-in-1, which worked on both 110V and 220V. An interesting combination, but it's no longer made, even though Goodway (from Hong Kong) continues to make steam irons and hair dryers, separately. There is however a steam iron/steam wand combo.
Knife Sharpening Truck
In the old days, knife-sharpening trucks used to go around ringing their bells to attract the attention of households. Recently Dick heard that familiar sound again, but within the city itself. In 2006, the New York Times ran a story on a cutlery grinder, Mr Mike Pallotta, and in 2008, Mr Pallotta was still going strong: see Sense and the City.
Dock and Talk
Leo mentioned that 20% of households in the States do not have land lines any more, and Clifton Fowler from Florence, Arizona is one of them. He's a truck driver, is often away, and when at home, simply uses Dock N Talk by Phone Labs, which enables him to speak on conventional home phones (corded or cordless) using the cellphone connection.
Knife Sharpening Truck
In the old days, knife-sharpening trucks used to go around ringing their bells to attract the attention of households. Recently Dick heard that familiar sound again, but within the city itself. In 2006, the New York Times ran a story on a cutlery grinder, Mr Mike Pallotta, and in 2008, Mr Pallotta was still going strong: see Sense and the City.
Kenner's Easy Bake Ovens
Dick's boat has a microwave oven of 400W power. Leo thinks that Dick is better off with a Kenner Easy Bake Oven. Don't scoff, because the Easy Bake Oven has a long history and pedigree. Read about it on about.com. The photo on the left is the 1963 model, from Bill's RetroWorld; on the right is the 1971 model, from Cooking Inn.
Dick's boat has a microwave oven of 400W power. Leo thinks that Dick is better off with a Kenner Easy Bake Oven. Don't scoff, because the Easy Bake Oven has a long history and pedigree. Read about it on about.com. The photo on the left is the 1963 model, from Bill's RetroWorld; on the right is the 1971 model, from Cooking Inn.
Dock and Talk
Leo mentioned that 20% of households in the States do not have land lines any more, and Clifton Fowler from Florence, Arizona is one of them. He's a truck driver, is often away, and when at home, simply uses Dock N Talk by Phone Labs, which enables him to speak on conventional home phones (corded or cordless) using the cellphone connection.
The Zircon Repeater
Tape Measure Voice Recorder
Link: Amazon
Dick's Gadget Warehouse
The Zircon Repeater was a retractable tape measure, available in 10 feet or 25 feet models, with a built-in microphone and voice recorder, for you to record the measurements you took. Dick has had it for 10 years but it's still available on the internet.
Zircon has other interesting products, including StudSensors, their modern versions of the old StudFinder.
From A Fellow Correspondent
Phil Baker, currently technology columnist for the San Diego Daily Transcript, and whom Leo first met when Phil was working for Seiko, writes in about his new book. Phil has been involved with many classic products such as the Polaroid SX 70, the Folding Keyboard and the Apple Newton. If you're interested in what's involved behind the scenes in the development of gadgets, check out his book "From Concept To Consumer", available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble, or on the Kindle Store.
Dick's Next Visit To Petaluma
Dick first visited TWiT Cottage on 27 June 2008 for Episode 600 and GizWizLive. Episode 1000 is coming up but thatwill be next year. Episode 800 is just next week and too soon. So Dick might come over for Episode 900, and that's about 5 months away. Dick and Leo are considering doing a public event for Episode 1000, maybe in New York City, driving an Oscar Mayer Wienermobile decorated as a Golden iPod. Suggestions from listeners are not welcome, though, as they are tired of hearing "Get out of my life," "Stop podcasting," and "Give me a break."
Hitting the Wall
Leo took Henry to the Louvre in Paris to see the Mona Lisa. Henry wasn't impressed by its size. Wait till he gets to the Great Wall of China then.
Zircon has other interesting products, including StudSensors, their modern versions of the old StudFinder.
From A Fellow Correspondent
Phil Baker, currently technology columnist for the San Diego Daily Transcript, and whom Leo first met when Phil was working for Seiko, writes in about his new book. Phil has been involved with many classic products such as the Polaroid SX 70, the Folding Keyboard and the Apple Newton. If you're interested in what's involved behind the scenes in the development of gadgets, check out his book "From Concept To Consumer", available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble, or on the Kindle Store.
Dick's Next Visit To Petaluma
Dick first visited TWiT Cottage on 27 June 2008 for Episode 600 and GizWizLive. Episode 1000 is coming up but thatwill be next year. Episode 800 is just next week and too soon. So Dick might come over for Episode 900, and that's about 5 months away. Dick and Leo are considering doing a public event for Episode 1000, maybe in New York City, driving an Oscar Mayer Wienermobile decorated as a Golden iPod. Suggestions from listeners are not welcome, though, as they are tired of hearing "Get out of my life," "Stop podcasting," and "Give me a break."
Hitting the Wall
Leo took Henry to the Louvre in Paris to see the Mona Lisa. Henry wasn't impressed by its size. Wait till he gets to the Great Wall of China then.
SeaSucker
Boat Accessory: Vacuum Mounting
Link: SeaSucker
Dick was at the Miami Boat Show 2 weeks ago, and he has brought back some marine accessories. The Seasucker is one of them. It's not the marine equivalent of the Purseguard (Episode 406) to secure your anchor, nor a barnacle remover, as Leo guesses. It's a device for mounting your gadgets and other possessions securely to the boat without drilling holes. A SeaSucker is a vacuum cup from which you pump the air out until the red indicator disappears, when you can attach your belongings. It can hold attachments weighing 120 lbs or 210 lbs depending on the size of the SeaSucker, available in 4.5" and 6" models. You can also "daisychain" SeaSuckers together on an aluminium track or on a SeaSucker Bridge to increase the load.
Seat Sucker
The SeaSucker would be perfect for attaching Leo to his fitness ball, and he could parade himself too on Butter and Eggs Day. It would be called the Seat Sucker. Dr Mark Sukoenig (eyedocmark) from the Chatroom chips in: If a psychic had a SeaSucker, it would be called a seersucker.
Wizneyland Guest
Leo has had his share of visitors at the TWiT Cottage while recording, and Dick has his first guest in his studio, Bob Butcher, an engineer on Metro North.
TWiT Cottage Plus
TWiT is expanding again, taking up another room upstairs. Dick calls it TWiT Cottage Plus.
Bill's Law
According to Dick's naval architect, if water is gushing into your boat through a one-inch hole, you need to drill a 2-inch hole in order to get the water out. The rule of thumb is to double the size of the hole.
Multi-Colour Sporks
Scott Kingsley (Chatroom handle: ibreakfortwit) loves the Daily Giz Wiz, except for Tuesdays. It's most unflattering when the Tricaster zooms in to find Leo under his desk. He suggests that Dick just give Leo multi-colour sporks to end his misery.
The Energy Detective
Dick and Leo have talked about the power monitor Kill A Watt and Kill A Watt PS before, most recently when a Canadian listener wrote in to say that it was available on loan from his local library in Ajax, Ontario (Epiosode 721). Scott has an alternative, which his library also lends out. It's The Energy Detective (TED) at theenergydetective.com.
A Gold Star for Dick
Dick wants to get a gold star (or whatever colour is available) for his icon in the IRC Chatroom, preferably with a royal crown and a sceptre. Darth Emma will be crowning or knighting Dick as a Mod.
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Seat Sucker
The SeaSucker would be perfect for attaching Leo to his fitness ball, and he could parade himself too on Butter and Eggs Day. It would be called the Seat Sucker. Dr Mark Sukoenig (eyedocmark) from the Chatroom chips in: If a psychic had a SeaSucker, it would be called a seersucker.
Wizneyland Guest
Leo has had his share of visitors at the TWiT Cottage while recording, and Dick has his first guest in his studio, Bob Butcher, an engineer on Metro North.
TWiT Cottage Plus
TWiT is expanding again, taking up another room upstairs. Dick calls it TWiT Cottage Plus.
Bill's Law
According to Dick's naval architect, if water is gushing into your boat through a one-inch hole, you need to drill a 2-inch hole in order to get the water out. The rule of thumb is to double the size of the hole.
Multi-Colour Sporks
Scott Kingsley (Chatroom handle: ibreakfortwit) loves the Daily Giz Wiz, except for Tuesdays. It's most unflattering when the Tricaster zooms in to find Leo under his desk. He suggests that Dick just give Leo multi-colour sporks to end his misery.
The Energy Detective
Dick and Leo have talked about the power monitor Kill A Watt and Kill A Watt PS before, most recently when a Canadian listener wrote in to say that it was available on loan from his local library in Ajax, Ontario (Epiosode 721). Scott has an alternative, which his library also lends out. It's The Energy Detective (TED) at theenergydetective.com.
A Gold Star for Dick
Dick wants to get a gold star (or whatever colour is available) for his icon in the IRC Chatroom, preferably with a royal crown and a sceptre. Darth Emma will be crowning or knighting Dick as a Mod.
Listen to Episode 771
Go to TWiT
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Kingston Elite Pro 32GB SDHC Card
Data Storage
Link: Kingston
Turn-The-Tables-Tuesday
Kingston has now made a 32GB version of their Elite Pro SDHC card, the highest capacity so far of SD cards, and Dick has asked a sample to be sent Leo's way. It's a Class 6 SD card, with a minimum data transfer rate of 6MB/s. Leo can now use it on his Panasonic HDC SD5 Camcorder (Episode 407) and his new Panasonic Lumix LX3 (which he has bought for Jennifer and which Leo may talk about on another TTTT), or as the equilvalent of an external drive by in combination with his Kingston Data Traveler SD Card Reader (see an example in Episode 353), or on his new MacBook Pro with a Belkin ExpressCard Card Reader, both of which can read SDHC cards.
Happy Birthday on the Manhattan
Dick celebrated his birthday on 19 October on the Luxury Yacht Manhattan on the Classic Habor Line with his friends.
Happy Birthday on the Manhattan
Dick celebrated his birthday on 19 October on the Luxury Yacht Manhattan on the Classic Habor Line with his friends.
Mad Auction
Steve Miller writes again, this time about the upcoming Mad auction at Heritage Comics Auction, the subject of an article on MSN. It will be held tomorrow, and the artwork for the original covers (including Alfred E Neuman's first cover, by Norman Mingo in 1956) will be auctioned off.
Steve Miller writes again, this time about the upcoming Mad auction at Heritage Comics Auction, the subject of an article on MSN. It will be held tomorrow, and the artwork for the original covers (including Alfred E Neuman's first cover, by Norman Mingo in 1956) will be auctioned off.
Dick's Beloved Mad
Dick's favourite Mad issue was the one with a spoof of Poseidon Adventure on its cover, also Mad's best selling issue ever (see Episode 282). The original artwork was auctioned off, and Dick did not bid, thinking it was beyond his means. Annie Gaines bought it and it is now on loan to Dick for life.
Testamentary Wishes
Dick may not realise this, but he is fairly consistent with his "testamentary wishes". See Episode 235 (Sea Urn) for Dick's previous hilarious expression of his testamentary wishes, and Episode 135. He wants a death theme for himself.
Listen to Episode 687
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Dick's favourite Mad issue was the one with a spoof of Poseidon Adventure on its cover, also Mad's best selling issue ever (see Episode 282). The original artwork was auctioned off, and Dick did not bid, thinking it was beyond his means. Annie Gaines bought it and it is now on loan to Dick for life.
Testamentary Wishes
Dick may not realise this, but he is fairly consistent with his "testamentary wishes". See Episode 235 (Sea Urn) for Dick's previous hilarious expression of his testamentary wishes, and Episode 135. He wants a death theme for himself.
Listen to Episode 687
Go to TWiT
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Parking Meter Alarm
Parking Timer
Link: Spoon Sisters
The Parking Meter Alarm is a timer which alerts you to feed the meter when your parking time is up. You can set the time by 5-minute increments. It has a spring-loaded cylinder which holds up to 10 quarters, and a key-ring for your keys. Available from Spoon Sisters.
iPhone 3G Coverage
Leo's 24-hour iPhone 3G marathon coverage turned out to be easier than he thought. A lot of his friends called in, including Dick and Steve Wozniak; Alex Lindsay arrived at the TWiT Cottage at 4.30 a.m., Scott Bourne came at 7 a.m. Poor Dane Golden stayed up all night and didn't get a rest until 6 a.m.
Visa is Back
As Leo promised in Episode 601, Visa is back as a sponsor, along with Audible. Let's hope they don't blow it with Visa, which they nearly did back in Episode 145.
B & B with BBBs
Inspired by the Japanese Capsule Hotel for salarymen (tubes stacked up in rows and columns), Dick and Leo have come up with the idea of an invention of the bunk bed bench.
A Giant Plant
Lenny Brown took Dick's recommendation in Episode 503 to heart. His girlfriend is notorious for killing plants, but after over 100 episodes, the Thirsty Light is still keeping his plant alive, in fact so well that the vine plant is taking over his window.
Listen to Episode 616
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Leo's 24-hour iPhone 3G marathon coverage turned out to be easier than he thought. A lot of his friends called in, including Dick and Steve Wozniak; Alex Lindsay arrived at the TWiT Cottage at 4.30 a.m., Scott Bourne came at 7 a.m. Poor Dane Golden stayed up all night and didn't get a rest until 6 a.m.
Visa is Back
As Leo promised in Episode 601, Visa is back as a sponsor, along with Audible. Let's hope they don't blow it with Visa, which they nearly did back in Episode 145.
B & B with BBBs
Inspired by the Japanese Capsule Hotel for salarymen (tubes stacked up in rows and columns), Dick and Leo have come up with the idea of an invention of the bunk bed bench.
A Giant Plant
Lenny Brown took Dick's recommendation in Episode 503 to heart. His girlfriend is notorious for killing plants, but after over 100 episodes, the Thirsty Light is still keeping his plant alive, in fact so well that the vine plant is taking over his window.
Listen to Episode 616
Go to TWiT
The Giz Wiz Home Page
Eye Fi Explore
Wireless SD Card with Geotagging
Link: Eye-Fi
The makers of the Eye-Fi Wirelss SD Card (Episode 441) have updated their product. Apart from bumping up the capacity to 2GB (with the same wireless connectivity and uploading capability), the new Eye-Fi Explore adds geotagging to your photos by noting the locations of the wifi hotspots or networks which have been mapped by Skyhook Wireless using its Wifi Positioning System that currently covers 70% of the population in North America, the top 50 metropolitan areas in Europe (and 70% of the population in the UK, France and Germany) and is seeking to expand its coverage into Asia. Skyhook is the same company used by the iPhone Edge (which does not have built-in GPS) for its location-awareness feature.
In addition to the Skyhook geotagging service, it also comes with one year's free Wayport Hotspot access, which has over 10,000 hotspots in the US, renewable for $19 a year.
Its webshare feature now includes many popular photo sharing and printing sites, social networking sites and blogging sites, such as Flickr, SmugMug, Picassa, PhotoBucket, FaceBook, Vox, TypePad and even Wal-Mart.
The Spork Makes it to the Big Screen
Neil Chitel reports that the Spork has made it to Hollywood, in the latest Disney Pixar film Wall-E. Leo suspects the Toothpick Bird will appear in the sequel.
TWiT Cottage Slogan
The slogan around the TWiT Cottage is "Feeling down, feeling depressed? Get the hell out of my sight." No State or Federal Labour Law applies in the Duchy of TWiTdom. The future looks grim for Dane and Colleen.
Listen to Episode 608
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Swiss Army s.beat MP3 Player
Swiss Army Knife / MP3 Player
Link: Victorinox
The ultimate Swiss Army knife. The s.beat (or Swissbit) has a detachable mp3 player (that comes with a protective cap) which plays mp3, wma, and even Ogg Vorbis files, with LCD display, radio and voice recorder. With 1, 2 and 4 GB models. Built-in lithium polymer battery that lasts for about 8 hours and recharges directly on a USB port. There's even a multi-national charger/adapter.
Railroad
Dick has a model railroad in the backyard of the DeBartolo Manor.
Vloggercon
Leo was at the Vloggercon the previous day. Check out the infamous TWiT Vloggercon episode.
Answering Machine
A listener Gerry/Jerry wrote in, after listening to Episode 75, about a practical joke he played years ago on his boss who kept boasting that he was soon to get one of the early answering machines. Hilarious and very naughty.
