Frying up a turkey poses two health hazards—one from clogged arteries and another from the fryer itself. The folks at OObject have put together a list of 16 videos involving everything from proper use of a turkey fryer, to elaborate turkey fryer contraptions to deep fryin’ hillbillies holdin’ guns. And oh yes, there are several examples of things going very…very wrong. A turkey cooked with thermite? You had better believe that’s an explosion. [OObject]
With just two days until Black Friday, we just wanted to take a moment to remind you that on the web, every day makes a great day to drop too much cash on crap that cannot stop you from hating your life. Today we have our standard array of deals along with some a-bit-too-late-for-Thanksgiving-sucker specials on cookware. Plus, we found a reusable shopping bag offer that can grant you the smug satisfaction that you aren’t destroying our world with more plastic—for free.
Computing
• SimpleTech SimpleDrive USB 2.0 1TB External Hard Drive for $129.99 plus free shipping (originally $179.64).
• Seagate 750GB FreeAgent Desktop External Hard Drive for $89.99 plus free shipping (originally $199.99 – valid until 11/27).
Flash Memory
• A-DATA 8GB SDHC Flash Card for $13.99 plus free shipping (originally $59.99. Use coupon code MEY20P for 20% off).
• Kingston 16GB CompactFlash Elite Pro 133X for $29.99 (originally $74.99).
Home Entertainment
• Memorex MVBD2510 Blu-Ray Player $146.99 plus free shipping (originally $279.99).
• Boston Acoustic Horizon MCS100 5.1 Theater System for $199.98 plus free shipping (originally $599 – valid today only).
Stocking Stuffers
• Scene It? Seinfeld for $29.88 plus free shipping (originally $39.99 – valid today only).
• Custom Rubber Coasters for a $.99 plus free shipping (originally $3.49. Use coupon code 99COASTER for $2.50 off).
Turduckenmodo
• Aerobed Sport Bed in a Minute II (Full or Queen Size) for $49.99 (originally $99.99 or 139.99 – valid today only).
• Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker for $62.50 (originally $94).
• Oneida Filigree 45-Piece Service for 8 Utensil Set for $39.99 (originally $160).
• George Foreman GRP90WGR Next Grilleration Removable-Plate Grill for $79.99 plus free shipping (originally $149.99).
• Rachael Ray 10-Piece Hard-Anodized Cookware Set for $109.99 plus free shipping (originally $179.99 – valid until 12/31. Use rebate form).
• Farberware Enhanced 10 Piece Nonstick Cookware Set for $54.12 plus free shipping (originally $99.99 – valid until 12/31. Use rebate form).
Hobomodo
• Dollar General Resusable Shopping Bag for $0 (Valid 11/27 only. Hey, you gotta do what you gotta do).
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Based on an earlier poll, we already know that plenty of you will be heading out to shop on Black Friday. Major polls listed in our Black Friday survival guide indicate that the number of people heading out overall could be higher than in previous years. That having been said, I’m curious to know about what people are willing to endure to get the deal they really want. So, my question is: how long are you willing to wait in line for Black Friday deals?
Results from “Do You Decorate Your Gadgets?“
Yes, I have had gadgets painted. 2%
Yes, I use decorative skins. 9%
Yes, I have laser etched gadgets. 2%
Yes, I add a few stickers here and there. 14%
Yes, I have done more than one of the above. 8%
Yes (Other) 4%
No, I do not decorate my gadgets. 61%
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Panasonic is calling on the Blu-ray Disc Association to create an interface standard that will force manufacturers to store 3D images within the left- and right-eye two-channel mode on all HD content.
The company is also calling for a new HDMI standard that will make it easier to transfer the left- and right- single-frame data units (unique to 3D feeds) to TV displays that feature the option.
According to the giant Japanese manufacturer, the new standards will prevent patent conflict related to 3D imagery and allow the technology to grow exponentially over the next few years.
Current 3D image encoding uses a two-channel function and that’s where Panasonic believes it should stay. The easier the new 3D-enabled TVs can identify image data, equipment and other elements through this standard, the easier it will be to sell the technology to consumers.
But Panasonic doesn’t want to enforce a standard for actual 3D displays – too many other companies are trying to outdo each other with different, intriguing techniques in that area.
Mitsubishi’s first laser TV uses a 3D IR wireless emitter, where the source device supports checkerboard display formats (a type of complicated calibration). Samsung offers 3D-ready TVs that vibrate the images at 120 frames per second, alternating back and forth at 60 fps in each eye (Panasonic is offering basically the same thing). And Philips is on the verge of releasing their Quad-Full Autostereoscopic real 3D display, which has such a high speed and resolution that it alternates between 46 views at once, pushing 3D into the real world and eliminating the need for silly glasses.
Add Hollywood’s (and the public’s) increased interest in 3D to the equation, and you have a technology that needs to be supported. Stunted growth due to patent battles and consumer confusion caused the similar battle between HD DVDs and Blu-ray disks to suffer the consequences this year with a less than bountiful bottom line.
After all, a consumer won’t buy a 3D Blu-ray movie if it can only be played in one type of television, or if takes two different media players.
Panasonic says that their standard request is built to be accepted easily by the rest of the companies. If it’s accepted by the Blu-ray association, expect to see a 3D storage standard within two years.
Photo: /pitzyper!/Flickr
Source: Tech-On
We’re liking the trend. Not only did the Xbox 360 debut Netflix HD streaming, other Netflix supporters like Roku are slated to receive same update. Now Samsung has announced that their $400 BD-P2500 and BD-P2550 will both receive firmware upgrades in early December to support Netflix HD streams as well. That’s good news, as Netflix HD is looking more platform-independent by the day.
SAMSUNG ADDS NETFLIX HD SUPPORT TO ITS FLAGSHIP BLU-RAY PLAYERS
Among First Blu-ray Players to Offer Consumers Instant Streaming from Netflix in Hi-Def
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J., November 26, 2008 – Samsung Electronics America, a market leader and award-winning manufacturer of consumer electronics, today announced that its two cutting-edge Blu-ray players, the BD-P2500 and BD-P2550, will now have direct access to the first several hundred movies and TV episodes made available by Netflix that can stream via the players in high definition. Available during the first week of December through a simple firmware update, both players are among the first Blu-ray stand-alone players to allow consumers the ability to instantly view hi-definition content from the popular movie rental service.
Currently, both the Samsung BD-P2500 and BD-P2550 offer access to the Netflix library of more than 12,000 standard definition videos, but the firmware update will provide consumers with additional access to Netflix HD premium content in sharp resolutions of 720p. Running the entire entertainment gamut from television shows, independent films, to Hollywood blockbusters, Netflix subscribers can choose from more than 300 HD titles that play in standard definition audio. Along with the new Netflix HD capabilities, the BD-P2500 and BD-P2550 are nimble performers equipped with the latest in robust HQV video processing and fully supporting advanced BD Live Blu-ray features.
“Our state-of-the-art Blu-ray players truly have become the ultimate HD digital entertainment delivery system with the latest support to allow HDstreaming from Netflix,” said Reid Sullivan, Vice President of Marketing, Audio/Video & Imaging at Samsung Electronics America. “By understanding changing consumer interests, we are making it easier for consumers to experience a vast world of captivating content, instantaneously, all at the touch of a button.”
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Not only are CompUSA and TigerDirect doing discounted deals for Black Friday—they call it Pink Friday because they are supporting the fight against breast cancer—but they are also giving away free desktop computers in store. You’ll also get some insane discounts online on limited-quantity goodies. Two crazy examples: A $5,999 Sony Vaio TT with a 256GB SSD, 11.1-inch screen, and Blu-Ray for only $999 (yes, nine hundred ninety-nine dollars) or a Xbox 360s for $99 during a 12 hour webcast. Read on for the complete list. Update: We got the address and time for the webcast, plus other details.
The webcast will be here. The webcast starts at noon and will last until midnight. They will be giving a lot of giveaways, including PS3s, Xbox 360s, Bluetooth headsets, or a 42″ plasma TV with a computer built inside of it, among other things.
While not everyone will get the crazy deals—they are limited quantities—the products above look like a good enough hook to leave yourself in the arms of the crazy goddess of consumerism, that busty and curvaceous naughty girl. [Compusa]
Oil Canvas, an iPhone app released Wednesday, is a neat piece of image-editing software that enables virtual finger painting.
The app allows users to choose a photo from their album to brush and paint with their fingers. You simply need to rub over the image, as the software automatically detects the colors from the base picture, treating it as a canvas.
Different brush sizes are available — from an extra small stroke to add finesse to an extra large one to smudge over the boring parts (e.g., solid backgrounds). After finishing your painting, you can share it with others in Oil Canvas’s PhotoShare community.
In its video demo, the software’s developer Big Canvas makes painting on the iPhone look extremely easy. Being a non-artist, I didn’t produce very good results; the photo to the right is the best I could do. But it’s a free app, so why not give it a dab?
Download Link [iTunes] (Thanks, Nate!)
Micron touted its super-fast RealSSD drives with 250MBps speed a few months back, but now its demonstrated a tech that’ll blow them out of the water: 1GBps transfer rates. It’s a bit cheaty since it uses two SSDs for a total of 16 data channels to access the flash memory, but that does give it a 200,000 input/output operations per second speed. And that’s too fast for SATA II’s bandwidth cap, so Micron had to use PCI Express. It’s a technology demonstrator, but Micron apparently plans to commercialize it “soon”. [Electronista]
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