Why Does it Cost $300 to Buy Avatar on 3D Blu-ray? [Rant]

Who’s buying 3DTVs and 3D Blu-ray players? People who watched 3D movies in theaters, then want to re-live the experience at home. So why are the top movies, like Avatar and Coraline only available as bundles with hardware? What’s the deal? More »

Verizon FiOS Mobile app hits iPad, a virtual remote with no streaming in sight

You know that Verizon FiOS iPad app we spied back in August, the one that streamed TV and VOD content? Nope, still not here — check back 2011. Want to use your Apple slate as a giant remote for your (HD) set-top box, browsing TV / VOD listings and remotely programming DVRs? Set parental controls and bookmarks, even update your STB names? Look no further than the iTunes store; all it’s gonna cost you is 3MB of space.

Verizon FiOS Mobile app hits iPad, a virtual remote with no streaming in sight originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Zipbuds Keep Your Headphone Cables Untangled

Everyone’s been there: you pull out your phone or your media player, and then you pull your headphones or earbuds from your pocket or bag only to find the cables are all tangled and knotted in a way that shouldn’t physically be possible. With the tangle-resistant Zipbuds by DGA, you can finally get a pair of earbuds that won’t get tangled the instant you put them back in your bag. 
The Zipbuds are available now for $39.99, include multiple noise-isolating ear tips, and most importantly feature a zippered, cross-stitch nylon casing that you can zip or unzip depending on how much slack you want in the cable. The zippered cable can be zipped all the way up to reduce slack, or for travel purposes, essentially making it a single cable that won’t get tangled or knotted.  DGA also says that a version with an in-line microphone for cell phones is on the way soon.
 

ClamCase iPad Case and Keyboard is Available Now

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Back in May we discussed the ClamCase, one of the first combination hard-shelled iPad cases that included an integrated Bluetooth keyboard the market had seen. The folks behind the ClamCase had claimed it would be available in the fall of 2010, and while it’s a few months late, it’s finally available now for pre-order, and will begin shipping in January of 2011, retailing for $119.00. 
When the ClamCase was unveiled, it was one of the first iPad cases that would protect your device on the go, give you a full keyboard paired with your iPad for easy typing, and function as a stand so you could use it to keep your iPad propped up when you weren’t using the keyboard. 
Since then a number of similar products have hit the market, but the manufacturers of the ClamCase still think their piano-black, 360-degree foldable case stands out enough to be worth the money. If you’ve been waiting for the ClamCase to make an appearance, now’s your chance to get one.

Kinect admits itself to hospital, treated for gesture control of medical images

At this point, we all have a serious question to ask: is there anything the Kinect can’t do? While Microsoft has managed to move quite a few of the camera-laden tubes, a good amount of ’em have been put to use in applications not named gaming. Take the Virtopsy Project, for instance. This particular setup uses the Kinect camera bar to control a PACS system (OsiriX, in this case), and it relies on software based on “ofxKinect, libfreenect and open frameworks.” That’s a lot of technobabble for sure, but as they say, the proof is in the YouTube video. Ever dreamed of swirling medical images around with hand gestures? Head on down and mash play — fantasyland awaits.

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Last-minute laptop stocking stuffers

Laptops are pretty self-contained, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a whole lot of aftermarket accessories for them. We pick a few holiday highlights, from stands to wireless A/V add-ons.

Giz Explains: Where Dust Bunnies Come From [Dust]

I first met my terrible dust bunny, cowering under a soon-to-be replaced video card. It was 2003. Since then, he has puffed around in my periphery, a dusty daemon on my figurative shoulder. And in my literal apartments. More »

Comcast’s quad-tuner Xfinity Spectrum DVR with internet access revealed by the FCC

Say hello to the future of DVRs, at least from Comcast, as its as-yet unannounced Xfinity Spectrum box passed through the FCC’s database shortly after having its existence revealed by the Wall Street Journal. A quick peek at the production-ready manual reveals there’s plenty of new features here, including a new guide design including IMDB-style cast & crew info as well as access to internet services. While it’s hardware makes this Pace RNG-210n a 500GB HD DVR with four tuners, MoCA and IP access, one of the biggest changes is a software makeover means it pops up notifications prompted by your Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

Configurable at Xfinity.com/Spectrum, it looks like it will only pull in information when people you follow share pictures, video, or link to info about TV shows and movies, with “most” viewable right on the box itself, plus the option to share what you’re watching on those services. There’s less details available about that “apps” section of the menu but weather, traffic, music and games are promised, take a quick peek at the most interesting sections including a look at the guide, remote and box in our gallery or check out the FCC filings yourself for more details — it’s hard to tell if the changes will make all our issues with cable provided set tops go away, but pretty much any new guide has to be better than what’s there now, right?

[Thanks, cypherstream]

Comcast’s quad-tuner Xfinity Spectrum DVR with internet access revealed by the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CyberNotes: Using Microsoft Word to Format Your Photos

This article was written on March 26, 2007 by CyberNet.

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Microsoft Word 2007 Tips: Part 3

So far in our mini series covering Microsoft Word 2007, we’ve offered tips and tricks to help you get the most from one of the most widely used programs. Last week we covered mail merges which can save you loads of time, and are easy to do. This week we’re going to take a look at some of the options that Word has built in for formating your photos and making them more lively in just a few clicks using Picture Styles.

Microsoft Word 2007 has made it easy for you to format your photos and make them look like you spent a lot of time adding effects.  To make use of these features, you’ll want to start by inserting either a picture or clip art.  You’ll do this by clicking on the “insert” tab, and then clicking either picture, or clip art, depending on what you want to work with. 

Next, you’ll want to make sure that your picture is selected.  If it’s selected, you’ll notice a “picture tools” tab at the top, and then you’ll click on format.

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One thing that you will notice under the format tab is a “picture styles” section.  You’ll want to click the arrow (circled above) to expand the list so that you can see all of the different options that you have for styling your pictures (pictured below).

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By hovering your mouse over each of the different styles, you will see a live preview of how it will look on your picture before you actually click to apply it. When you find the style that you want, click on it, and it will apply it to your picture. 

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That’s all there is to it! On most computers, selecting a picture style will probably cause your computer to run slow. It’s definitely a work-out for your computer, so you may need to give it a few seconds. But be patient, it’ll be worth it.

The examples above only took less than a minute for each one.  It’s the easiest way I’ve found yet for adding something extra to your photos before you post them on the Internet, or send them off to family and friends.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops hits $1 billion milestone

In less than two months, Call of Duty: Black Ops has hit $1 billion in total worldwide sales. This comes after the game achieved the biggest entertainment launch in history.

Originally posted at The Digital Home