2009 Halloween Costume Choices For Geeks

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Halloween 2009 is just a month away. Like every year we take a look at the new Halloween Costumes and pick our favorites for geeks. Last year the clear choice was the cool Halo 3 Costume. This year I have a heard time to identify the overall coolest Halloween costume for 2009.
There have been several cool sci-fi movie releases this year and you can choose for instance to dress as GI Joe Cobra Commander, The Joker from Dark Knight, A Star Fleet Member from the New Star Trek Movie, or as Transformers Optimus Prime. Read more

Posted on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:24:51 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Adobe Unveils Photoshop Elements 8 & Premiere Elements 8 Bundle

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Adobe has rolled out the latest versions of its consumer level photo and video editing applications. The new versions include Photoshop Elements 8 and Premiere Elements 8. The applications are available in both individually and in a boxed set.

The new software includes an advanced organizer to allow the management of all content from one location. Photoshop Elements 8 (PSE8) has new features like Photomerge Exposure to create a perfectly lit photos showing details by combining multiple shots of the same scene. Quick Fix previews a series of images that are automatically adjusted to allow the user to select their favorite. Read more

Posted on Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

eFX Offers Star Trek Collectibles for Geeks

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Collectible manufacturer eFX has announced that it will be adding a full line of Star Trek collectibles to its line of Star Wires collectibles. The company will produce collectibles based on all of the features films and on the TV series.

The collectibles are licensed form the CBS Consumer Products group and will be seen later this year starting with the Mark IX Recorder seen in Star Trek: First Contact. Preorders for the Tricorder will begin in September with a production run limited to only 1000 units. Read more

Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Thomas Pink Commuter Tie Hides iPod Nano

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If you are the unlucky sort that has to wear a tie to work every day and also likes to take your iPod nano with you, Thomas Pink has the perfect tie for you. The Commuter Tie has a pocket sewn into the back to hold the iPod.

The tie is woven silk and it has been offered as a limited edition item before, and is now part of the full line of products. The headphone wires can be hidden with a fabric loop to keep your hands free. Read more

Posted on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Pioneer Debuts CDJ Digital Turntables for DJs

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Whether you are a DJ or just want to be a DJ, you need some gear to lay down your beats. Pioneer makes a full line of DJ gear and has announced its latest DJ products called the CDJ-2000 and the CDJ-900. Both products feature technology like rekordbox music management, Pro DJ Link, Needle Search, and USB and SD card connectivity.

The products are compatible with MP3, AAC, WAV, and AIFF audio fills from CDs and USB drives with CDJ0-2000 adding the SD capability. The rekordbox software built into the turntables allows users to analyze the beats per minute and visualize waveform data. Read more

Posted on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

CyberLink Offers MediaShow 5 for Saving Home Video

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CyberLink has announced a new software application that allows users to archive and share their home videos and pictures. The application is called MediaShow 5 and wraps a number of features that users will appreciate into the software.

Among the features are face recognition allowing for smart tagging to swiftly tag a large set of photos. The app also has a number of one-click fixes to allow consumers to enhance videos taken in poor lighting and while moving. Read more

Posted on Tue, 8 Sep 2009 07:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Push Gmail Comes to iPhone

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A new application is now available for the iPhone that allows push Gmail service feature on the iPhone. The app is called the GPush Application and it sells for 99 cents on the App Store. The app allows users to choose how they want to be notified of new mail via Gmail.

Options for GPush include making the iPhone vibrate and ring for new mail. Having the GPush icon show the number of unread messages is also an option. The app also provides previews of incoming messages that display the senders name and the subject of the message. Read more

Posted on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

App Links Facebook and YouTube

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A company called yourBusinessChannel has launched a new application that combines the two popular social networks YouTube and Facebook. The app allows a user to watch video on YouTube and leave comments on the video that appear on both YouTube and Facebook at the same time.

The company is holding a contest for those who download and install the application with a grand prize worth up to $60,000. The winners of the prize will be announced next week according to the company. Read more

Posted on Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:08:32 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

New Trekkie Plastic: William Shatner Bullies On Priceline Rewards Visa Card

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Rewards Credit Cards are aimed at stripping the last bit of privacy away from you, but if you are a Trekkie you might be tempted by the new Priceline Rewards Visa Card. Captain Kirk, known now as the Priceline Negotiator still looks as tough as ever.

The Priceline Negotiator, aka William Shatner. "Cardmembers save twice – once on their money saving priceline.com reservations and again when they use those powerful points to cut their credit card bill to ankle height." Read more

Posted on Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:40:39 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Gamer Society AR Girls Give You A Hot Augmented Reality Lap Dance On Your Desk

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Lionsgate promotes the upcoming movie Gamer with some fun and sexy Augmented Reality experience with the Society AR Girls website.
The Restricted (age over 18) service lets you control a 3D scantily glad girl on your desk with a printed icon. All you need is a webcam for this fun looking augmented reality application. You can watch a brief tutorial video on how this works below. Read more

Posted on Tue, 4 Aug 2009 01:56:28 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Mega Bloks Gives Away 10,000 Halo Wars Figures

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Mega Bloks is giving away some cool and limited edition Halo Wars figures for fans that are collecting the Halo Wars edition building kits that the company makes. The 10K characters will be given away on a first come, first serve basis.

There will be 9,900 Limited Edition UNSC Steel Spartans along with 100 ultra rare randomly inserted UNSC Active Camo Spartan figures sent to lucky fans. Each of the figures is 1.75-inches tall and will include its own weapon and camouflage effect block. Read more

Posted on Mon, 3 Aug 2009 07:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun