Maybe one night, as you scuttled darkly across the fringes of the internet, you came across a site like CocoaJuggs.net. Or LuvInaBarnyard.org. Maybe even PrisonMate.net. But when you clicked, you were met not with the lurid promises of the URL, but rather by the smiling faces of SNL cast members. Had you discovered a wormhole in the web? Nah. Just another pervy-sounding NBC property.
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I have been using a Dish Network Hopper whole home DVR system for about a year now and I will never go back to a normal DVR. I can record a lot of shows at the same time on the system as it is now, but at times I run into issues and have to cancel stuff. This is mostly because my daughter records every episode of SpongeBob SquarePants and anything that has the word “horse” in the title.
Dish has announced that the Super Joey that was unveiled during CES is now available for people to have installed in their home. The Super Joey works in concert with the Hopper DVR system and when installed significantly expands the number of shows you can watch or record.
The Super Joey adds two more tuners to the three that come in the Hopper. One of the tuners in the Hopper automatically records ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX primetime shows, so you can theoretically record eight shows at once – or at least four programs you really want, plus four that you maybe want.
Hopefully, this means I can keep watching my shows when my daughter’s endless recordings kick off at the same time.
Each time you end up at a picturesque scene or place, I am quite sure there will be one of those telescopic mounts available, where dropping a dollar (or less) would allow you to breathe in all of the breathtaking beauty around. If this is a practice of yours whenever you go to far off and exotic lands, then you might also be well off enough to own a bungalow on a hill that has a vista which is absolutely stunning. Now, if only you had some sort of telescopic thingamajic in the vicinity. Hammacher ensures that dream can come true right in your very own backyard with the $4,000 National Parks Viewing Scope.
The National Parks Viewing Scope happens to be a stationary viewfinder from the same company that churns out coin-operated binocular scopes that are found at national parks, boardwalks, and scenic overlooks. The waterproof optics will feature a 60mm object lens that delivers 20X magnification alongside a fully reciprocating focus as well as a field of view of 110 feet at 1,000 yards, making it ideal to observe a city from a high-rise balcony or a passing dolphin pod from the deck of a beach house. The eyepiece itself will sit five feet above the base, and there is also a built-in, one-foot standing ring that enables shorter viewers the chance to join the observation. Money might not be able to buy you happiness, but it can get you a view unlike any other.
[ National Parks Viewing Scope lets you see far and clear copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Sprint has slapped a fresh coat of paint on its prepaid mobile by rebranding Sprint As You Go to Sprint Prepaid and launching all-new plans. The carrier has more attractive pricing too, though there’s a caveat. The Smart Plus LTE data plan is $10…
A Bluetooth gamepad and media controller for Amazon’s media streamer has been spotted crossing through pre-launch testing, lending further weight to long-standing rumors of a set-top box from the retailer … Continue reading
Exactly one year ago today, I set out to collect 314 pi-related YouTube videos in honor of Pi Day. I got to 22 before I gave up in disgust. Here is that post, untouched since March 14, 2013.
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A new report from 9to5Mac details a number of small tweaks we could see in the upcoming iOS 8 release from Apple. As always, the blog stipulates that these are merely things that are in development or have been worked on, and won’t necessarily see introduction in iOS 8, but they could significantly change the overall experience of the OS if included. Much of what the new report from the… Read More
Passengers in a car can help calm an angry driver when another vehicle cuts them off. But when a driver is alone, that anger can easily turn into road rage which puts everyone at risk. So researchers at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne—or EPFL for short—are working on an in-car facial recognition system that knows when the driver isn’t happy.
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It does seem as though Sceptre is working on increasing its selection of Roku Ready, energy efficient HDTVs, through the introduction of the brand new 50-inch LED HDTV that will boast of SRS TruSurround HD Sound technology. Even better news for your wallet would be this – the new Sceptre LED HDTV will come with an estimated yearly energy that costs a mere $16.70, which is not even enough to purchase you a nice meal with starters and a drink to cap it all off at a fancy restaurant in town. Known as the Sceptre X505BV-FMDR, it would be the ideal choice for those who want to experience an outstanding multimedia experience in the home without having to break the bank.
.The Sceptre X505BV-FMDR will not shortchange its owners, as it comes packed with features. Sceptre’s latest HDTV will boast of extremely slim borders, in addition to a brushed textured bezel as well as the incorporation of technologies such as SRS TruSurround HD Sound so that user audio enjoyment is increased, while MHL technology is there to connect mobile devices to the HDTV.
Just how does MHL technology work in the first place? It will directly connect mobile devices to the HDTV using a solitary MHL cable, where it will then transmit up to 1080P high-definition video and surround sound audio all the while simultaneously charging the connected mobile device. With MHL connectivity, users are able to share and play games, watch videos, view photos and display all media from a portable device directly to the Sceptre 50-inch LED HDTV.
The Sceptre X505BV-FMDR will feature 50” of crystal clear, 1080P 1920×1080 resolution, in addition to a true widescreen 16:9 ratio. Apart from that, it will come with a trio of HDMI ports which would enable users to connect multiple devices at the same time without having to disconnect and exchange cables. The entire shebang measures less than 4 inches thick and has a rated LED backlight life of over 50,000 hours. The asking price? A highly affordable $699.99 a pop.
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[ Sceptre introduces Roku-ready 5” LED HDTV copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Marvel superheroes know all about kicking butt, so it only makes sense to wear some combat boots. These Marvel Comics women’s combat boots from Wet Seal should fill the bill.
You can get them in two amazing looking options: a boot with an all-over comics cover print and a foldover boot with the images on the inside. The first design is bold, while the second design is more subtle. Both are Marvel-ous. How could you not go with the all-over design though?
These boots look great. They are only $39.90(USD). All of your favorite heroes are there, ready to kick some butt and take some names.
[via FTFCS via Fashionably Geek]
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