There has been a lot of talke about the additonal business functionalities of Office 2010 since it was first introduced. However now that it released, Microsoft is showing more of the fun side of the applications that show just how powerful of a tool it really is. Check out this video showing games in Excel, these games require Office 2010 to operate, but it is really cool to see deeper in the functionality of the product.
The invention of the smartphone and the ability to easy create and download apps has made our lives more productive and enjoyable. However, there is a dark side to all of this, App Adiciton, while downloading useful apps can be a good thing, downloading and using apps all the time can be annoying to your friends and family (just ask my wife).
The iPhone4, this changes everything.. I do not believe that Apple nor AT&T had lawsuits in mind when they created that slogan. What was believed to be an ingenious way to connect an antenna is backfiring all the way to court.
Sonos multi zone players have some very cool and useful remotes to access the content from any zone, these options have just gotten better with the announcement of the Sonos iPad app.
Unless you have lived under a rock for the past year or so you have heard allot about 3D for the home. While analysts are still divided on how it will be received manufacturers are releasing more and more 3D products. Products from TVs to Receivers have been announced and released in some cases, however it has been very quiet on the content front from both studios and gaming.
It may look a Python skit in the video, but the bush moving along the road is actually a solar powered car designed to look like a bush. The creator artist Justin Shull created the Terrestrial Shrub Rover in honor of NASA returning to the moon. While the idea is there, it looks more like something for spying on your neighbors then a moon buggy. Either way, it is a pretty cool use of technology and very creative in concept.
Powerpoint has been around for over a decade and has grown to become loved and hated (mostly hated), while it is mostly used for presentations it is a powerful tool to express things graphically. Sure there are more advanced programs out there, but there is a lot that can be done by a creative mind.
This one is for all the neh sayers who hate powerpoint and have not looked at it lately... Check out this video on YouTube posted by Gollum9993. Check the description of the video for a link to download the PowerPoint file and see for yourself..
One of the biggest challanges in the home automation media market is controling devices already in the home that customers use everyday. Accessing and controling media has become a mainstay of daily life for just about everyone, but most methods are not known or seem too complicated for the average consumer. Sure media server devices are everywhere, but they may be costly and purchasing new equipment can drive everyone bonkers. Additionally, these devices may not be a fit for automation.
The iPad might be new, but the apps for Home Automation and Media are already appearing on the market. Control4 is just one of the apps that is available to make use of the iPad and increase the enjoyment of using the system.
You have to love the technology that we have access to and how that technology informs and entertains us like a YouTube video or keeps us productive like a Smartphone. Combining the two we can be informed on what the latest smartphone allows us to do. A YouTube channel called DROIDshortcuts does just that, showing how to use a Droid Smartphone for some very useful functions that will improve our lives....
Technology has given us the ability to view millions of videos on line as well as on personal media devices for enjoyment of anytime. However, capturing videos from the web and converting them can be a difficult costly process. If you are a media addict like me chances are that you have various applications that can capture and convert media into just about any format, but what if you are the average consumer and/or are on a budget??
Google products such as Docs, Apps, Wave, and Voicecontinue to grow in popularity and functionality. So it is no suprise that TechCrunch is reporting that Google is in the process of testing a desktop app for Voice. While voice is a useful product, it lacks the ability to call out or use the PC as a phone as services like Skype offer.
Apple iPad is a great device, while other touch products existed before it's release, they have not caught on like the iPad. Since it's announcement the Home Automation industry has been buzzing about what it will do for that industry, but what about it's other uses??
Some companies understand their market and what is needed to make an installation go smooth. Runco is one of those companies, they have released a mobile site with tools to help the integrator form their mobile device... Right now it is just a lens selecter, but I am sure that more tools will be following soon....
Todays technology can be confusing with all the different types of connections available, the components in your system may be latest, but the connections you need may not exist or they might be in a limited number. The Monster Home Theater Connection Expert can help...
Do you wonder where Technology and the Industry is today and where it is heading for the future?? Do you wish to know more about Technologies such as HDMI,3D, and digital media??