Sony expands headphone offerings with 3 new ranges

Sony today announced three new ranges for their headphone offerings: The MDR-Z1000 professional monitor headphone takes recording studio quality sound to the next level by using innovative design and cutting-edge materials. The MDR-Z1000 draws on decades of professional audio know-how by Sony, fusing innovative design and cutting-edge materials to deliver uncompromised performance in critical production … Read more →

The power of a green screen (TV shows)

Hopefully you’re already not trusting what you see on TV, or anywhere else that’s digital, for that matter, because it’s so easy to “photoshop” it to look completely different. For example, take a look at this reel from Stargate Studios. It features some scenes from “24” that I could recognize, and also Monk I believe, … Read more →

Apple reveals new MacBook Pro’s with Sandy Bridge, AMD graphics and Thunderbolt I/O

Surprise, surprise. As if the world didn’t already knew that Apple was going to release Sandy Bridge MacBook Pro’s in the near future – well, the near future has arrived, because today the Apple Store was updated with new MacBook Pro models. All of them with the new Intel Sandy Bridge Core i5 and i7 … Read more →

Veebeam HD is set to storm the world of Internet streaming

Do you like watching anything from the Internet such as movies, homemade videos, and even sports events, but wish to fully enjoy them via a large HDTV screen? Then Veebeam is the one for you. Introducing Veebeam, an ingenious device which transmits just about anything that you can see on your computer screen to your … Read more →

“The Evocative Image” – A Photographer’s Guide to Capturing Mood

A new ebook has just been released by Craft & Vision, titled The Evocative Image, written by Andrew S. Gibson. The Evocative Image is an inspiring introduction to the processes and techniques specific to making photographs that express what we feel. With great examples, creative exercises, and insightful comments Gibson offers up his unique perspective … Read more →

My Top 5 Favorite Photography Podcasts (audio/video) – recommended!

I assume you’re reading this article because you already know what podcasts are. In case you don’t, here’s a really quick introduction to podcasts, courtesy of Wikipedia: A podcast (or non-streamed webcast) is a series of digital media files (either audio or video) that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication. The word … Read more →

Follow-up: PokerStars Home Games concept

It’s been about a month since I last posted about PokerStars’ new online poker concept, Home Games, which basically means that you can create a private club within the PokerStars poker software client and invite your friends to join you. So instead of meeting up in person, you can play against each other online, from the comfort of your own home.

You don’t get the same “social” experience and the feel of stacking your chips, but you get to play – privately – against your buddies.

PokerStars also keeps track of winnings, so you’ll have a leaderboard within the Home Games club also, making it easier to find out who has bragging rights till next tournament…

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7 iPad Apps That Can Save You Money

Your iPad is capable of much more than gaming, browsing the web, checking email and staying up to date with everything on the social web. In fact, come to think of it, there’s not much that it can’t do – including helping you to stay on top of your personal finances. Hand picked from the … Read more →

Photo of the week: Happy Valentines Day

I don’t “celebrate” Valentines Day at all. I don’t see the point of giving flowers on a day where it’s expected. I much rather give flowers unexpected and bring real happiness out, rather than pleasing an expectation. But that doesn’t mean I can’t photograph Valentines-related stuff, such as these balloons which I caught on the … Read more →