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Comic Book Jobs: University of CT

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-21T15:56:46-08:00

Hey, Professor! Can you draw Bugs Bunny? Or Batman? Or several dogs playing poker?

That’s not quite the idea, but if you can draw, the University of Connecticut could be looking for you.

They need an Assistant Professor of Illustration in their Art & Art History department.

It’s a “tenure-track position” starting in August 2012. The position will engage both undergraduate and graduate level students in BFA and MFA degree programs. Opportunities for collaboration exist between illustration and the other studio disciplines.

In addition to teaching you’ll also be working on “curriculum development, advising and serving on departmental committees.” That last bit's kind of a drag, unless there's catering.

Tons of the usual education-based qualifications will have to be met, along with the usual teaching based experience.

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Comic Book Jobs: University of CT originally appeared on Comix 411 on Tue, February 21, 2012 - 3:56:46

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Zach Weiner Speaks

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-21T15:43:43-08:00

Are you familiar with the TED Conference where all the world’s smarties get together and speechify about the future?

If I were going to a TED event this year, I know which one I’d attend. And so should you.

Zach Weiner, the creator of Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal, one of the best and most successful webcomics, is going to be a featured speaker at TEDx, at Carnegie Mellon University on March 4.

What’s TEDx? It’s “a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.

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Zach Weiner Speaks originally appeared on Comix 411 on Tue, February 21, 2012 - 3:43:43

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ChicBuds Chicboom keychain speaker review

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-21T10:39:13-08:00

I usually listen to music on my MacBook Air rather than on my iPhone or iPad, so initially I wasn't sure how much use I'd get out of the ChicBuds Chicboom. The Chicboom is a small, portable 2W amplified speaker that is attached to a key ring that lets you have a speaker wherever you are. It's super small, so it's not inconvenient by any means to have with you. You connect it to any device using the included 3.5mm stereo jack connection.

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ChicBuds Chicboom keychain speaker review originally appeared on Gear Live on Tue, February 21, 2012 - 10:39:13

Comic Book Jobs: Cryptozoic

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-20T22:53:42-08:00

My pal John Nee, of Cryptozoic, is looking for some good folks to hire for his company.

Cryptozoic, for those not in the club, is "The future of hobby gaming" and "Home of the World of Warcraft Card Trading Game."

These aren’t officially comic book jobs, but your comic book skills might come in handy for a couple of them.

Click over to the site and take a look. He needs an Art Acquisition Manager, Game Designer (Digital), Game Designer (Story & Content), Associate Game Designer (Digital) and Marketing Events Manager.

My favorite is Marketing Events Manager where you’ll “work with the Marketing, PR, Business Development, and Organized Play teams to create a memorable presence at all conventions, trade shows, and sales shows. The Marketing Events Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of event planning and management.”

I’m envious of any company with an Organized Play team. It's like the Gymboree of work!

Good luck, job seekers!

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Comic Book Jobs: Cryptozoic originally appeared on Comix 411 on Mon, February 20, 2012 - 10:53:42

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Weekend Reading: Watchmen, Ploog, Gibbons, and Gary Friedrich

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-20T22:42:02-08:00

It's the weekend time again and since we're between the end of football season and baseball season, at least in the U.S., it must be comic book season. Let's take a look.

Author Joe Konrath is a very smart man on the subjects of book publishing, Amazon, and the future of the written word business. He makes a great case in a post called Amazon Will Destroy You.

Tom McLean at Bags And Boards looks at both sides of the Before Watchmen argument and comes up with some smart thoughts worthy of attention.

J. M. DeMatteis runs a very nice appreciation of his sometime collaborator Mike Ploog.

Cartoonist Lew Stringer uncovers an old Dave Gibbons strip you might not be familiar with.

This is an old link, but it’s a nice profile of gag cartoonist Bob Vojtko.

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Weekend Reading: Watchmen, Ploog, Gibbons, and Gary Friedrich originally appeared on Comix 411 on Mon, February 20, 2012 - 10:42:02

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iPad 3 will feature a 2048x1536 Retina display

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-20T11:17:29-08:00

If you were curious if the iPad 3 would ship with a Retina display after all the rumors, well, wonder no more. MacRumors has independently confirmed that the panels that are to be used in the next iPad sport twice the linear resolution as the original iPad and iPad 2, sporting four times as many pixels. The site obtained one of the new panels and put it under a microscope in order to check out the pixel density. The results show that the pixels in the newer display panel are a quarter of the size of the pixels found in previous models.

MacRumors does note that the panels are not directly from Apple, however, they are listed as OEM replacement displays for the iPad 3 and are in mass production. The difficulty in creating 9.7" display panels with a 2048x1536 resolution make this all but obvious that these are for the next iPad.

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iPad 3 will feature a 2048x1536 Retina display originally appeared on Gear Live on Mon, February 20, 2012 - 11:17:29

Photo shows purported iPad 3 logic board featuring Apple A5X processor

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-20T11:00:19-08:00

Alongside the iPad 3, Apple has been expected to introduce its next-generation mobile processor as well. The assumption was that it would be a quad-core A6 chip, naturally following the progression of the A4 chip that shipped in the original iPad, and the A5 chip that was included in the iPad 2. However, if the above image is to be believed, Apple won't be releasing the A6 processor with the iPad 3, and will instead go with the A5X processor. Why the difference? We figure that this matches recent reports that Apple would not be bumping the processor to quad-core in the iPad 3, and would instead ship a faster version of the A5 that has greatly improved graphics power.

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Photo shows purported iPad 3 logic board featuring Apple A5X processor originally appeared on Gear Live on Mon, February 20, 2012 - 11:00:19

Average fuel economy of new vehicles increases by 14% compared to four years ago

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-20T10:10:06-08:00

With the decline of the economy, the automakers took a huge hit in the United States. One could only wonder what outcome of such events would be. Looking past the rollercoaster economy, bailouts, and scandals, consumers have benefited the most as it pertains to the automotive industry by way of increased miles per gallon. As the economy slowly picks itself outta the dump, consumers are slowly returning to the market for new vehicles.

Over the past few years, regulations have passed which mandate more MPGs per vehicle. The old average hovered around 18 miles per gallong. Today, the average hovers around 21 miles per gallon, and is expected to reach 34 miles per gallon by 2016 (this being said among light duty vehicles.) However, regulations suggest that manufactures average 54 miles per gallon by the year 2025. Interestlingly, despite these increases, there has been a small decrease in fuel economy in hybrid vehicles.

Hybrids, naturally known for their great fuel economy, have seen an average of 3 miles per gallong decrease since their introduction into the market. However, we suspect that part of the reason for this is due to the larger hybrids that have been introduced into the market, such as the Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid.

Click through to read the full press release, which includes a bunch of interesting figures.

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Average fuel economy of new vehicles increases by 14% compared to four years ago originally appeared on Gear Live on Mon, February 20, 2012 - 10:10:06

Unboxing Live 088: Plantronics GameCom 780

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-17T16:35:55-08:00

We show you the Plantronics Gamecom 780 7.1 surround sound PC gaming headphones in this episode! Powered by Dolby technology, the Gamecom 780 delivers 7.1 surround sound with Dolby Headphone and Dolby Pro Logic IIx. The speakers in the earcups are 40-millimeter and provide thumping bass and immersive stereo sound. For chat and in-game communication, there's a built-in noise-canceling microphone that eliminates background noise so that the people you're playing with can hear you clearly, and for those times when you want silence (or when you want to remain stealthy,) there are volume controls and a microphone mute switch right on the earcups. One other nice touch is the swiveling earcup joints that make for easy storage. You can pick up the Plantronics GameCom 780 on Amazon for $79.

Big thank you to GoToMeeting and JackThreads for sponsoring the show - be sure to check them out! GoToMeeting with HDFaces provides rich, super-simple collaborative virtual meetings. As for JackThreads, we've got exclusive invite codes that give you $5 to use towards anything you'd like on the site.

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Unboxing Live 088: Plantronics GameCom 780 originally appeared on Unboxing on Fri, February 17, 2012 - 4:35:55

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Bleeding Edge TV 434: Cadillac CUE infotainment system tour

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-17T15:39:02-08:00

In this episode we give you a look at the Cadillac User Experience, also known as Cadillac CUE. This is the new infotainment system that you can expect to find in the upcoming Cadillac XTS and Cadillac SRX as a standard feature, as well as an optional feature on the upcoming Cadillac ATS as well. Cadillac CUE offers a bunch of cool, new features that make driving more fun:

Connectivity: CUE seamlessly connects you to a world of content. Its available 3D GPS navigation system has map-integrated Doppler weather reports. It accesses every contact and song on your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone. It reads text messages aloud and streams Pandora Radio. With downloadable custom apps, its content possibilities are endless. With CUE, you are always connected.

Convenience: CUE starts with a clean, uncluttered design. From there, intuition takes over. Spread your fingers to zoom in closer on a map. Swipe to breeze through your music. Program the homepage to keep your favorites front and center. With fewer buttons and more intelligent controls, CUE also offers natural voice recognition, allowing you to effortlessly place phone calls and play music.

Control: Proximity-sensing technology detects your hand as it approaches the 8-inch LCD touch screen. When an icon is pressed, the screen pulses to acknowledge the command, keeping your eyes safely on the road. Even the gauge cluster is reconfigurable (select models), offering four display layouts that mix vehicle data, such as a speedometer and fuel gauge, with navigation, entertainment and 3-D vehicle image.

Big thank you to GoToMeeting and JackThreads for sponsoring the show - be sure to check them out! GoToMeeting provides rich, super-simple collaborative virtual meetings. As for JackThreads, we've got exclusive invite codes that give you $5 to use towards anything you'd like on the site.

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Bleeding Edge TV 434: Cadillac CUE infotainment system tour originally appeared on The Bleeding Edge on Fri, February 17, 2012 - 3:39:02

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Dude avoids extortion thanks to having dash cam installed in his car

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-17T11:23:44-08:00

For those that drive on a daily basis, we’re sure you all have your horror stories to tell, and we’re sure some are just too good to believe. That said, when the issue is pressed can you prove that what you say is true, or will it be our word against yours? We hate to give you a reality check, but the law may not always be on your side; even if you’re not at fault. Here in Washington, if you hit someone from behind, it’s automatically your fault. How could you prove that you were completely stopped and that the person in front of you rolled backwards into you? If you're like the dude in the video above, the answer is simple. Install a dash cam. Sure, it may seem nerdy, but at least it got him out of paying $500 for something that wasn't his fault. Check out the video above for the full story.

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Dude avoids extortion thanks to having dash cam installed in his car originally appeared on Gear Live on Fri, February 17, 2012 - 11:23:44

Ford’s creates a fake supermodel in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Mustang ad

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-17T09:47:49-08:00

We’re always fan of interesting marketing technics, but this one takes that cake. Ford has unleashed a series of marking campaigns in this years Sports Illustrated Swimsuit magazine that feature the sexy Mustang in different colors alongside one beautiful model in a matching swimsuit. The model, Dalena Henriques, never shows her face, but it credited in each ad.

A quick Google search for Dalena Henriques brings up DalenaHenriques.com, no surprise there. The thing is, when you visit the site, every photo in her portfolio features her with the Mustang, with no face revealed. It then becomes obvious--Ford created a fake supermodel (and yes, they credited her as a "supermodel") of their own as an additional means to generate buzz.

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Ford’s creates a fake supermodel in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Mustang ad originally appeared on Gear Live on Fri, February 17, 2012 - 9:47:49

Bleeding Edge TV 433: Apple OS X Mountain Lion feature tour

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-16T17:20:58-08:00

Apple has announced OS X Mountain Lion, its next major operating system for the Mac. Mountain Lion is OS X 10.8, and brings with it a bunch of features previously only found on iOS devices. These features include iMessage, Notes, Twitter, AirPlay Mirroring, Game Center, Notification Center, Reminders, Share Sheets, and deeper iCloud integration as well. In this video, we bring you a tour of the new Mountain Lion operating system, which launches this summer on the Mac App Store.

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Bleeding Edge TV 433: Apple OS X Mountain Lion feature tour originally appeared on The Bleeding Edge on Thu, February 16, 2012 - 5:20:58

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Unboxing Live 087: Droid RAZR MAXX

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-16T17:15:10-08:00

In this episode we give you a look at the Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX. This is a follow-up to the Droid RAZR, with the major difference being that the RAZR MAXX packs in a 3300 mAh battery. The result? The RAZR MAXX has twice the battery life of the Droid RAZR that was just released a couple of months ago. In fact, this is the first 4G LTE smartphone that we've found that doesn't have horrible battery life. With the Droid RAZR MAXX, you can count on the battery to last all day and night, which is a welcome change from what we've found with other 4G smartphones. It's also got an 8 megapixel camera that records 1080p, and the front camera records 720p as well. It's also got a 1.2 GHz dual core processor. You can pick up the Droid RAZR MAXX for $299.

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Unboxing Live 087: Droid RAZR MAXX originally appeared on Unboxing on Thu, February 16, 2012 - 5:15:10

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Kinect Star Wars Bundle details

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-16T16:33:06-08:00

Kinect and Star Wars, a perfect match some might say. George Lucas has teamed up with Microsoft to bring us the wonderful and whimsical Star Wars Xbox 360 Kinect bundle. The bundle includes a custom painted R2D2 themed Xbox 360 with matching Kinect sensor. The Xbox itself also has custom R2D2 sound effects when turning the console on or off or, as well as when ejecting a disc.

That’s not all; the bundle also includes a copy of the game Kinect Star Wars and a C3PO-themed controller. On the front of the console it can also be noticed that the standard green LED lights that make up the iconic XBOX 360 face have been replaced with blue LEDs to match the whole R2D2 thing. Finally, the Xbox 360 comes equipped with a massive 360 GB hard drive, the newest and largest drive to date available for the console. All of these wonderful treasures are available for pre-order now, and will be available for purchase on June 1 of this year for $449.00.

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Kinect Star Wars Bundle details originally appeared on Playfeed on Thu, February 16, 2012 - 4:33:06

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YikeBIke introducing a modern Penny Farthing-style electric bike

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-16T13:08:54-08:00

We all remember the Penny Farthing bikes, right? They featured one oversized wheel and no pedals. Whether you saw it in an old British flick or in a book, we never thought that the style would make a comeback. We were wrong. YikeBike, a small company across the pond, is aiming resurrect the Penny Farthing bicycle.

Once you get past its odd look and the slight discomfort of the seat, you may actually fall in love with one of these. There's certainly some good to like about the YikeBike. It’s sleek, slim, and when folded up is about the size of a suitcase. Furthermore, for those that travel into the city by bus or train, you can use a TikeBike once you leave public transportation to get to your destination. All that said, there are a few things we definitely don't like about this thing. The YikeBike is an electric-powered bicycle which uses break regeneration to slow itself down when you let off the gas. So you can never completely come to a stop, unless you bail out. The price of the YikeBike may also leave you screaming, as it's priced at $3,800 for the carbon fiber model, and $2,000 for the aluminum version.

Translogic's Bradley Hasemeyer skimmed across the pond to try the YikeBike for himself, check out his test ride after the jump!

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YikeBIke introducing a modern Penny Farthing-style electric bike originally appeared on Gear Live on Thu, February 16, 2012 - 1:08:54

Swedish CleanSpace One satellite set to tidy up space junk

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-16T12:55:29-08:00

We've been hitting up space like a creeper hits up his Facebook crush. The thing is, a creeper leaves no traces of what they're doing, but that can't be said for our space explorations. Ever since our first trip, we’ve been leaving bits and pieces behind. Over the years, left untreated, this has become a problem. Now, the folks at the Swiss Space Center at EPFL (the Federal Institute for Technology in Lausanne) are looking to clean up with the development of satellites that have a case of OCD.

The Swiss team has designed a ‘janitor’ satellite, which will roam space and collect debris. As the satellites return to earth, the debris will be burned as it re-enters the atmosphere. CleanSpace One is a series of satellites that are set to launch within the next three to five years. Scientists are working on a claw-like feature that can grab debris that's traveling at speeds reaching 17,000 miles per hour. If this projects proves to be successful, an estimated 16,000 pieces of space junk could be removed.

Tags: cleanspace one, earth, environment, epfl, federal institute for technology, green, satellites, science, space exploration, space junk, swiss space center,

Swedish CleanSpace One satellite set to tidy up space junk originally appeared on Gear Live on Thu, February 16, 2012 - 12:55:29

OS X Mountain Lion Developer Preview now available for download

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-16T12:32:05-08:00

This morning Apple announced OS X Mountain Lion, and alongside the announcement they've also made available the first Mountain Lion Developer Preview. Anyone with a Developer Account can log into Apple's Dev portal to download the first build (12A128p) of OS X 10.8, which will be available to all later this summer.

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OS X Mountain Lion Developer Preview now available for download originally appeared on Gear Live on Thu, February 16, 2012 - 12:32:05

Mountain Lion Messages app brings iMessage to the Mac - download the beta now!

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-16T11:18:23-08:00

Ever since iMessage was introduced as part of iOS 5, we've been waiting impatiently for Apple to bring that goodness over to the Mac. With OS X Mountain Lion, announced earlier this morning, it will be a reality. In Mountain Lion, Apple will be replacing iChat completely with a new app called Messages. We've installed Mountain Lion and have been playing with it a bit, and what we've basically found is that Messages is everything that iChat was, but with the addition of iMessage and FaceTime rolled in (still no MSN Messenger support.) Apple has actually released Messages in beta, so you don't need to wait for Mountain Lion to get in on the fun, as long as you're running OS X 10.7.3. Head on over to Apple's Messages page to download it.

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Mountain Lion Messages app brings iMessage to the Mac - download the beta now! originally appeared on Gear Live on Thu, February 16, 2012 - 11:18:23

Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion brings more iOS features to the Mac this summer

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-16T09:18:25-08:00

This morning Apple announced OS X Mountain Lion (10.8,) the next version of its flagship desktop operating system. OS X 10.8 will ship later this summer, and will be available through the Mac App Store. As with OS X 10.7 Lion, Mountain Lion is geared towards bringing more iOS goodness to the desktop, and further blurs the lines between Apple's mobile devices and computers. New features that will be coming to the Mac with Mountain Lion include a new Messages app that will replace iChat and bring iMessage and FaceTime into one app, Notification Center, tighter iCloud integration, AirPlay mirroring from the Mac to an Apple TV, the Reminders app, Notes app, Game Center leaderboards, Twitter built-in to the OS, Share Sheets to make sharing of any content easier, and Gatekeeper, a new security feature that allows you to set preferences for what can and can't be downloaded. We will go more in-depth on each in a separate feature later today.

With the announcement of Mountain Lion, Apple also made it known that it will stick to a new yearly release cycle for its desktop OS.

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Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion brings more iOS features to the Mac this summer originally appeared on Gear Live on Thu, February 16, 2012 - 9:18:25

Bleeding Edge TV 432: Entire Monster headphone line from CES 2012

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-15T22:15:04-08:00

We give you a look at Monster's entire CES 2012 headphone lineup. This includes the Inspiration over-ears, Livestrong iSport earbuds, JYP Diamond Tears, Ncredible, Gratitude in-ears, Diesel VEKTR on-ear headphones, and more.

Big thank you to MozyPro and JackThreads for sponsoring the show - be sure to check them out! MozyPro provides simple, automatic, and secure data backup. As for JackThreads, we've got exclusive invite codes that give you $5 to use towards anything you'd like on the site.

Tags: adslice, beats by dre, ces, ces 2012, diamond tears, headphones, inspiration, inspiration headphones, isport, livestrong, monster, monster cable, monster inspiration, monster products, music, ncredible, vektr, vektr headphones,

Bleeding Edge TV 432: Entire Monster headphone line from CES 2012 originally appeared on The Bleeding Edge on Wed, February 15, 2012 - 10:15:04

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Tonight On Marvel Cops: Convention Crackdown!

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-15T21:51:35-08:00

Here come the...MARVEL COPS! Officers Joe Cease and Mickey Desist are ready for legal action in the first episode of Marvel Cops. Tonight, things are not what they seem at the comic book show in San Diego where a costume parade full of perps violates trademarks on center stage. Acting on a tip, the Marvel Cops and their attorney sidekicks then takedown Artists’ Alley where people make extra money sketching trademarked Marvel characters for “fans.” Afterwards, it’s on to the original art dealers for selling artwork depicting corporate-owned characters, but not before tasering several cosplayers for displaying unlicensed sewing. Then it's edge-of-your-seat excitement, true believer, when the Marvel Cops sit in on various convention panels where a host of gag orders prevents writers and artists from saying they created beloved corporate icons. But don't touch that remote! Stay tuned for a special second episode where the Marvel Cops seize the servers at Deviantart and start tracking user names!

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Tonight On Marvel Cops: Convention Crackdown! originally appeared on Comix 411 on Wed, February 15, 2012 - 9:51:35

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RIP Adam Adamowicz

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-15T21:46:55-08:00

I was very sad to hear that artist Adam Adamowicz has passed away.

He was a super-talented painter and conceptual artist and if you’re a fan of Skyrim and Fallout 3, you’ve seen his work.

I never met Adam but years ago, back in the early 1990s, I worked with him.

He was just starting out as a painter and I hired him to do a bunch of covers for various Malibu Comics imprints like Aircel and Adventure.

How did I find him? He found me, the old-fashioned, pre-internet way. He sent in some photos through the mail and I responded immediately.

I thought he was brilliant - he had a vivid, distinct style that I liked quite a bit. I gave him as much work as he wanted.

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RIP Adam Adamowicz originally appeared on Comix 411 on Wed, February 15, 2012 - 9:46:55

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Unboxing Live 086: Monster Gratitude in-ear headphones

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-15T15:33:09-08:00

We give you a look at the Monster Gratitude in-ear headphones, a collaboration between Monster CEO Noel Lee and the band Earth Wind & Fire. Some of the highlights of the Gratitude in-ear headphones include unique noise isolation to keep the music sounding good and outside noise out. The headphones are tuned to make live music and instrumentals sound amazing, and fans of that style of music will love the Gratitude in-ears. The headphones also feature a flat cable design that makes it so that the cables don't get tangled, a ControlTalk in-line mic and volume control so you can use them to take calls with your smartphone, a premium rose gold finish, and two protective carrying cases. You can pick up the Monster Gratitude headphones on Amazon.

Tags: adslice, audio, controltalk, earth wind & fire, gratitude, gratitude headphones, headphone reviews, headphones, in-ear headphones, monster, monster gratitude, monster headphones, monster products, music in-ears, reviews, sidefeatured, sound, sound isolation, supertips,

Unboxing Live 086: Monster Gratitude in-ear headphones originally appeared on Unboxing on Wed, February 15, 2012 - 3:33:09

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Three-cylinder BMW 3 Series to hit the streets in a couple of years

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-15T14:58:40-08:00

A while back we hit you with a list of the top ten technologies to look out for in automobiles, and now we’re here to let you know that one of the items on that list is ready to be brought to market. BMW has long been the reigning champ in luxury compacts and it may soon be adding new bragging rights to its list.

We included the three-cylinder motor on our list due to the economy boost that the motors promise. Aside from luxury, BMW wants to add fuel economy to its 3 Series lineup. At the heart of most three-cylinder cars lies a hybrid motor to aid in power. BMW, however, is taking a different approach. Unlike its i8, which sport a hybrid combo, the company aims to provide relatively the same power and fun that the current 3 Series provides. The three-cylindered motors are expected to hit the streets within the next two to three years.

Tags: 3 cylinder, 3 series, bmw, bmw 3 series, bmw i8, cars, future, future technology, i8, luxury cars, three cylinder,

Three-cylinder BMW 3 Series to hit the streets in a couple of years originally appeared on Gear Live on Wed, February 15, 2012 - 2:58:40

Bleeding Edge TV 431: Vonage Mobile vs. Skype

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-15T13:35:41-08:00

We compare the new Vonage Mobile free calling and free texting app against the Skype app for iOS and Android in this episode. Both Vonage and Skype offer apps for smartphones that enable you to communicate with others using voice or text for free, yet the apps also have some key differences. For example, Vonage Mobile uses your existing contacts and address book, rather than requiring you to set up a new username, get a new phone number, and set up a whole new buddy list like Skype requires you to do. Also, Vonage Mobile doesn't require you to set up an account with them to pay for any off-network minutes like Skype, instead you just add your minutes right from the App Store or Android Market! Another big difference is that Skype offers video chat, while Vonage Mobile is strictly for free phone calls and free texts in its current form. Check out the video for the full comparison and rundown!

Tags: android, android market, app store, apps, free calling, free calling app, free phone calls, free sms, free texting, international calling app, iphone, iphone calling app, mobile phone, review, skype, sms, vonage, vonage app, vonage mobile,

Bleeding Edge TV 431: Vonage Mobile vs. Skype originally appeared on The Bleeding Edge on Wed, February 15, 2012 - 1:35:41

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Bleeding Edge TV 430: Vonage Mobile giveaway - Win one of twenty $25 iTunes gift cards!

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-15T09:35:28-08:00

We give you a look at Vonage Mobile and explain how you can win one of twenty $25 iTunes gift cards in this episode! Vonage Mobile allows you to make free phone calls to other users of the app (which is currently available for iOS and Android.) In addition, you can also send free text messages as well to other users of the app, cross platform. Even better, you can call any phone number, the rate is much lower than what your mobile carrier would charge, and is even 30% less than what Skype would charge you as well.

So, how do you enter to win one of the $25 iTunes credits? We've got a few different ways for you to enter. You only need to enter once, but for each method of entry, you gain an additional entry in the contest. Here's how you enter:

Download the Vonage Mobile app (it's free!)
TWITTER ENTRY: Follow the Gear Live Twitter account and take a picture of the app on your phone. Include that image in a post with this tweet exactly as written: “Hey @GearLive I got @Vonage Mobile! Hook me up with that prize! http://gear.lv/vonagecontest” (Click here to tweet this now)
FACEBOOK ENTRY: Like the Gear Live Facebook page, and take a picture of the Vonage Mobile app on your phone. Leave a post on our wall and include that photo.
YOUTUBE ENTRY: Subscribe to Gear Live on YouTube and leave us a video response on this video showing us that you downloaded the Vonage Mobile app.

That's it! Again, there is no requirement for you to perform all three methods of entry, but you do get a point for each entry that you do. At the end of the week, we'll choose twenty winners at random who followed the rules!

Tags: contest, contest entry, entry, free calling, free calling app, free phone calls, free sms, free texting, giveaway, international calling app, iphone calling app, mobile phone, review, sidefeatured, skype, sms, vonage, vonage app, vonage apps, vonage mobile,

Bleeding Edge TV 430: Vonage Mobile giveaway - Win one of twenty $25 iTunes gift cards! originally appeared on The Bleeding Edge on Wed, February 15, 2012 - 9:35:28

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Unboxing Live 085: Third Rail Slim Case and Smart Battery for iPhone 4, iPhone 4S

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-14T17:20:43-08:00

We show you the awesome Third Rail Slim Case and Smart Battery for iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S in this episode. The design of the Third Rail system is brilliant. The case itself protects the iPhone, but is super slim because of the fact that the battery is removable. When you need power, you just slide a Smart Battery into place, and your phone is charging. Even cooler, the Smart Battery can charge other USB devices on its own, not just iPhones. So if you have an Android device, a Kindle, or anything else, you can use the Smart Battery to charge it. The batteries are also stackable, and you can have up to 6 Smart Batteries giving power to a device, or being recharged, all at once. You can pick up a Third Rail Slim Case on Amazon for $74.

Tags: apple, battery case, charger case, iphone, iphone 4, iphone 4 case, iphone 4s, iphone 4s case, reviews, slim case, smart battery, third rail,

Unboxing Live 085: Third Rail Slim Case and Smart Battery for iPhone 4, iPhone 4S originally appeared on Unboxing on Tue, February 14, 2012 - 5:20:43

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Unboxing Live 084: MediaDevil Magicwand iPad stylus

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-14T17:10:04-08:00

We open up and demo the MediaDevil Magicwand capacitive touch screen stylus in this episode! Not many people find that they are in need of a stylus for their iOS, Android, and other devices, but we've definitely found that, in some instances, it's pretty convenient. The Magicwand lets you use your devices in the cold when you have gloves on, lets you sign documents with your signature, and have a removable lanyard that plugs into the headphone jack so that you don't lose it. Check out the video to see how it works, as we demo the product with an iPad 2. You can pick up the Magicwand on Amazon for $9.

Tags: accessories, apple, ipad, ipad stylus, iphone, kindle fire, kindle fire stylus, magicwand, mediadevil, mediadevil stylus, mobile device, review, stylus, unboxing,

Unboxing Live 084: MediaDevil Magicwand iPad stylus originally appeared on Unboxing on Tue, February 14, 2012 - 5:10:04

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Mercedes-Benz improves the seat belt for the second time

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-14T16:57:55-08:00

Mercedes-Benz has improved the seat belt again. If you haven’t been up to speed, the first improvement they made was placing motors on the B- and C-pillars of the car so that the seat belt can adjust tension. Now they’ve gone a step further to make buckling up easier. Future models will feature a buckle that lights up and out by about 3-inches extends when a passenger enters the vehicle. Once the belt is inserted, the buckle retracts back into position and the light fades.

Mercedes aims to put this into production as early as 2013.

Tags: benz, cars, luxury, luxury cars, mercedes seat belt, mercedes seatbelt, mercedes-benz, mercedez, safety, seat belt, seatbelt,

Mercedes-Benz improves the seat belt for the second time originally appeared on Gear Live on Tue, February 14, 2012 - 4:57:55

Top 5 Hottest Hatchback Cars in the U.S.

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-14T16:08:07-08:00

Europe always seems to get the best of breed when it comes to cars. Regardless of the make or model, Europe takes delivery of vehicles we can only dream of over here in America. Here in the States we’re often left with slightly bland, dumbed down, and unappealing vehicle selection. Even Ford, an American company, offers vehicles in Europe that we can’t get here at home like the Ford Falcon and Focus RS, which we’ll zone in more later in the article.

Europeans have a knack for the ultimate driving experience, and one thing we noticed during a visit over the Atlantic during the summer was their love of hatchbacks. No, we're not talking about some hokey-puck cheap car that you'd find a teenager racing around town in. These vehicles are actually pretty awesome. We've put together our list of five hot hatches to look out for and consider if and when you’re in the market. Read on!

Continue reading Top 5 Hottest Hatchback Cars in the U.S.

Tags: adslice, buyers guide, car and driver, cars, crx, ford, ford focus, ford focus st, golf, hatchbacks, honda, honda cr-z, honda crz, hot hatches, hyundai, hyundai, hyundai veloster, sidefeatured, subaru, subaru wrx, top 5, top five, veloster, veloster turbo, volkswagen, volkswagen gti,

Top 5 Hottest Hatchback Cars in the U.S. originally appeared on Gear Live on Tue, February 14, 2012 - 4:08:07

Comic Book Jobs: Summer Camp

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-14T14:43:43-08:00

Ahhh. Summer camp. The fresh air. The great outdoors. The smell of... outdoor stuff.

If you like camp and comics and need a summer gig, Camp Sequoia in the Philadelphia area (Pottstown, 40 miles northwest of Philly) might answer your nature call.

They’re looking for counselors for the upcoming summer season, and in addition to skilled folks in the usual camp activities - Sports, Arts & Crafts, Martial Arts, Movie Making, Audio Production, Fishing, and Woodworking - they’re looking for a counselor who can teach Comic Book Design.

You’ll need the requisite experience, of course. Their staff of “younger teachers, undergraduate and graduate school students” all have experience instructing “in one of our activity areas and/or have experience working with kids.”

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Comic Book Jobs: Summer Camp originally appeared on Comix 411 on Tue, February 14, 2012 - 2:43:43

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My Name Is…Shazam!

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-14T14:35:45-08:00

As you may have already heard, DC Comics is changing the name of Captain Marvel, a superhero who dates from the 1940s.

He’ll now be officially called by his magic word: Shazam! That’s the word that changes poor red-shirted newsboy Billy Batson into the fully-grown Captain Marvel.

That’s the equivalent of changing the name of Superman to “Up, Up And Away!” but DC says it has to be done. There’s confusion in the marketplace since Marvel Comics also has a Captain Marvel of their own.

Marvel’s Captain Marvel was created after DC Comics sued the original Captain Marvel’s publishers (Fawcett) and drove them out of business, leaving a Captain Marvel void in comics. Years later, DC acquired the rights to the Fawcett Captain Marvel, which they could publish, but only under the Shazam! name so as not to compete with Marvel’s trademark. Are you following all of this or do you need a moment?

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My Name Is…Shazam! originally appeared on Comix 411 on Tue, February 14, 2012 - 2:35:45

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Bleeding Edge TV 429: Vonage Mobile review

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-14T13:05:56-08:00

The app works over both Wi-Fi and cell service (3G and 4G) and it uses your existing contacts and address book, rather than requiring you to set up a new username, get a new phone number, etc. Even cooler, you don't need a Vonage account to pay for your calls - instead, you just add your minutes right from the App Store or Android Market! As we said, the video also explain how you can win one of the 20 $25 iTunes gift cards we will be giving away as well!

Bleeding Edge TV 429: Vonage Mobile review originally appeared on The Bleeding Edge on Tue, February 14, 2012 - 1:05:56

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Bleeding Edge TV 428: Ooma Telo free home phone service

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-14T12:59:23-08:00

We give you a look at Ooma in this episode. Ooma is a service that provides free phone calls within the United States. All you need to do is buy the Ooma Telo box and connect it to your home network, and you're up and running. Calls within the United States are then completely free. They also have the Ooma Telo handset, which almost acts like a smartphone for your home phone service, and a monthly Ooma Premier service that adds a ton of calling features to your package. You can pick up Ooma products on Amazon.

Tags: ces, ces 2012, consumer electronics show, free calling, free phone calls, jim gutske, ooma, ooma premier, ooma telo, ooma telo handset, phone, purevoice hd, telephones, voip,

Bleeding Edge TV 428: Ooma Telo free home phone service originally appeared on The Bleeding Edge on Tue, February 14, 2012 - 12:59:23

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Gary Friedrich & Ghost Rider

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-14T10:25:41-08:00

This made the rounds of Facebook all day the other day. It's a little snippet about Gary Friedrich, Ghost Rider and who created what.

I couldn't trace it back to the original poster, so I apologize for not giving him or her their deserved credit, especially in a post about credits!

One of the issues between Marvel Comics and Gary is the issue of Gary's credit as the sole creator of Ghost Rider.

While it may not be definitive, this is an excerpt from Marvel's own Bullpen Bulletins page in August 1972.

Marvel says of Ghost Rider: "...this GR is a mad, mod, mystic hero who straddles both the world of motorcycles - and the supernatural! (And that's some job of straddling!) It's by the titanic team of Groovy Gary Friedrich who dreamed the whole thing up, and Madcap Mike Ploog, whose own Werewolf by Night series is scheduled to gain its very own mag in a month or two!"

Daniel Best, who originally broke the story of Gary's fight with Marvel, has an update separating fact from rumor.

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Gary Friedrich & Ghost Rider originally appeared on Comix 411 on Tue, February 14, 2012 - 10:25:41

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Enter to win 1 of 20 $25 iTunes gift cards in our Vonage Mobile giveaway!

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-13T13:01:04-08:00

Vonage Mobile has launched, and we're giving away 20 iTunes gift cards to our readers to celebrate! In case you're unaware, Vonage Mobile allows you to make free phone calls to other users of the app (which is currently available for iOS and Android,) anywhere in the world. In addition, you can also send free text messages as well to other users of the app, cross platform, anywhere in the world. Even better, you can call any phone number, and if that other person doesn't have Vonage Mobile, then the rate is much lower than what your mobile carrier would charge, and is even 30% less than what Skype would charge you as well.

Download the Vonage Mobile app (it's free!)
TWITTER ENTRY: Follow the Gear Live Twitter account and take a picture of the app on your phone. Include that image in a post with this tweet exactly as written: “Hey @GearLive I got @Vonage Mobile! Hook me up with that prize! http://gear.lv/vonagecontest” (Click here to tweet this now)
FACEBOOK ENTRY: Like the Gear Live Facebook page, and take a picture of the Vonage Mobile app on your phone. Leave a post on our wall and include that photo.
YOUTUBE ENTRY: Subscribe to Gear Live on YouTube and leave us a video response on this video showing us that you downloaded the Vonage Mobile app.

Continue reading Enter to win 1 of 20 $25 iTunes gift cards in our Vonage Mobile giveaway!

Tags: android, android market, app store, apps, contests, free calling, free calling app, free phone calls, free sms, free texting, giveaway, giveaways, international calling app, iphone, iphone calling app, mobile phone, sidefeatured, skype, sms, sweeps, sweepstakes, vonage, vonage mobile, vonage mobile app,

Enter to win 1 of 20 $25 iTunes gift cards in our Vonage Mobile giveaway! originally appeared on Gear Live on Mon, February 13, 2012 - 1:01:04

Marvel Comics And Gary Friedrich

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-13T07:57:00-08:00

Unless you’ve been living in a hole for the last several days, you’ve no doubt heard about Marvel Comics' demand against one of their former writers, Gary Friedrich.

Friedrich sued Marvel for compensation related to exploitation of a character he created, Ghost Rider. He lost the first round, and Marvel’s coming after him. Here’s a round-up of just a handful of links and commentary to get you better acquainted.

Daniel Best at 20th Century Danny Boy broke the story about Marvel’s pushback against Friedrich, with a post that includes documentation.

Here’s an update with a note from Friedrich.

Mark Evanier has a sane and rational view of the situation.

One of the greatly appealing things about webcomics is that the creators managed to hold onto their rights and are free to exploit their work according to their own path. Gary Tyrrell at Fleen has some thoughts on Friedrich’s situation.

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Marvel Comics And Gary Friedrich originally appeared on Comix 411 on Mon, February 13, 2012 - 7:57:00

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Comic Book Jobs: Art Editor @ Medikidz

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-13T07:53:44-08:00

The medically-themed comic book company, Medikidz, is looking for an Art Editor.

But what’s Medikidz, you ask? It’s “a fast-expanding multimedia company set up to explain medicine to children in a way they can understand.”

That way, happens to be through comic books, and they’ve got an “endorsement from Archbishop Desmond Tutu, as well as leading health specialists” to prove it.

Medikidz “aims to address the current paucity of medical information available to children, by explaining disease pathophysiology and pharmacology in a fun, exciting and novel way.”

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Comic Book Jobs: Art Editor @ Medikidz originally appeared on Comix 411 on Mon, February 13, 2012 - 7:53:44

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Weekend Reading: Gary Friedrich, Walking Dead, Ted McKeeer & Arcana

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-11T21:23:46-08:00

What a weird, weird funnybook week. Let’s take a look:

Artist Tony Moore is suing writer Robert Kirkman over his portion of money from The Walking Dead.

Gary Friedrich is getting legally crapped on by Marvel Comics.

DC Comics is still legally battling over Superman.

Columbia Pictures drops The Boys from their film roster.

Vietnam is banning comic books.

And how was the rest of the week?

If you've ever thought about opening a used bookstore, here are 25 Things you might discover.

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Weekend Reading: Gary Friedrich, Walking Dead, Ted McKeeer & Arcana originally appeared on Comix 411 on Sat, February 11, 2012 - 9:23:46

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Unboxing Live 083: Samsung Focus S Windows Phone

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-10T15:37:56-08:00

In this episode we give you a look at the Samsung Focus S, the Windows Phone 7.5 Mango follow-up to last year's Samsung Focus (which was one of the launch Windows Phone 7 devices.) The Samsung Focus S features a 1.4 GHz processor, an 8 megapixel camera that can record in 720p, and a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display. It also supports 802.11n Wi-Fi networks and has Bluetooth built-in as well. You can pick up the Samsung Focus S on Amazon for $119.

Tags: 4g, amoled, mango, review, samsung, samsung focus s, smartphones, super amoled, unboxing, windows phone, windows phone 7, windows phone mango,

Unboxing Live 083: Samsung Focus S Windows Phone originally appeared on Unboxing on Fri, February 10, 2012 - 3:37:56

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Bleeding Edge TV 426: Casio G-Shock GB-6900 Bluetooth Smart watch

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-10T15:29:18-08:00

We bring you a demo and overview of the Casio G-Shock GB-6900 Bluetooth Smart watch from CES 2012. As you'll see in the video, the GB-6900 features Bluetooth functionality that pairs it up with your Bluetooth Smart Ready smartphones and other devices, and lets you get information from those devices (like call alerts, text messages) as well as send commands to them (like lost phone alerts) all from the watch. Very cool, and we are definitely looking forward to getting our hands on the Casio GB-6900 G-Shock! This was recorded at CES 2012.

Tags: bluetooth, bluetooth 4.0, bluetooth g-shock, bluetooth smart, bluetooth smart ready, bluetooth watch, casio, casio g-shock, ces, ces 2012, consumer electronics show, g-shock, gb-6900, watch, watches,

Bleeding Edge TV 426: Casio G-Shock GB-6900 Bluetooth Smart watch originally appeared on The Bleeding Edge on Fri, February 10, 2012 - 3:29:18

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Unboxing Live 082: SOL REPUBLIC Tracks headphones

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-10T15:03:11-08:00

SOL REPUBLIC Tracks on-ear headphones were engineered from the ground up to sound incredible, feel comfortable, be virtually indestructible, and sets itself apart from the competition by being totally customizable. In this episode we open up the SOL REPUBLIC Tracks on-ear headphones and give you an up-close look at how they work. As you'll see, the headphone design is a first as it pertains to how the ear cups and band work together, allowing you to switch up the colors and cups easily, customizing things to your own personal liking. You can pick up a pair of SOL REPUBLIC Tracks headphones on Amazon.

Tags: customizable headphones, headphones, monster, music, on-ear headphones, sol republic, sol republic tracks, tracks,

Unboxing Live 082: SOL REPUBLIC Tracks headphones originally appeared on Unboxing on Fri, February 10, 2012 - 3:03:11

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Bleeding Edge TV 427: Siri jailbreak hacks for iPhone 4S

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-10T09:35:03-08:00

In this episode we give you a look at a bunch of cool Siri hacks you can perform on your iPhone 4S. All you need to do is jailbreak the smartphone using the latest version of greenpois0n, Absinthe A5, and then search for and apply the hacks. A hacked Siri can perform a bunch of new tasks and functions that were previously unavailable. Things like language translation, launching any app you have installed on your iPhone 4S, engaging in a conversation with you, and even search and display YouTube results! We give you a full demo in this episode. Oh, and don't forget, you can also install Siri on non-iPhone 4S iOS devices!

Tags: absinthe a5, adslice, apple, greenpois0n, hack, iphone, iphone 4s, iphone 4s hacks, iphone 4s jailbreak, jailbreak, sidefeatured, siri, siri hacks, siri jailbreak, siri language translation, siri youtube, smartphones, youtube,

Bleeding Edge TV 427: Siri jailbreak hacks for iPhone 4S originally appeared on The Bleeding Edge on Fri, February 10, 2012 - 9:35:03

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Tesla Model X electric crossover coming in 2014

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-10T08:46:52-08:00

Tesla has announced the Model X, an all-electric crossover vehicle that it says will be put into production by 2014. Key features include rear Falcon Wing doors, which fold out Delorean-style (but how practical are Falcon doors inside a parking garage), and an average of 300 miles per charge. The plug-in CUV is based on the same platform as the Model S sedan, which also has yet to see the light of day, but should go into production this summer.

Continue reading Tesla Model X electric crossover coming in 2014

Tags: cars, cuv, electric cars, electric suv, falcon wing, model s, model x, suv, tesla, tesla falcon wing, tesla model s, tesla model x,

Tesla Model X electric crossover coming in 2014 originally appeared on Gear Live on Fri, February 10, 2012 - 8:46:52

Comic Book Jobs: Checking Out Craigslist

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-10T00:52:54-08:00

As many of you already know, I love the Craigslist as the perfect opportunity to find the oddest of comic book jobs.

And here’s one now: in Philadelphia, the comic book publisher Zenescope is looking for an actress to portray Alice in Wonderland.

Manga translators are needed in San Francisco.

A “multimedia company” wants to share a booth with you at Comic Con International this year.

A “comic book style film” needs female actresses for $100 a day.

Remember Nick Cuti’s Moonchild character? Someone’s acquired the audio rights and is looking for a model who looks as much like her as humanly possible.

MackVision Entertainment needs an intern for their new Motion Comics series.

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Comic Book Jobs: Checking Out Craigslist originally appeared on Comix 411 on Fri, February 10, 2012 - 12:52:54

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Someone won a $5,000 vacation for using 419 GB of 3G data in one week

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-09T10:17:18-08:00

Here in the U.S., the days of unlimited data are over, unless you've been grandfathered in on an older plan (and even those are now being throttled!) However, unlimited data is still running rampant and wild in the land of Russia.

Russian carrier MegaFon held a competition to see which of its customers could use the most data--seriously, imagine that happening in America. There were more than 1 million rubles ($33,000) in prizes at stake. The winner, who used a staggering 419 GB of data in just one week, won an overseas vacation valued at about $5,000. Though we’re not sure how he used 21-megbits-per-second, we stand in awe of both the user, and the mobile carrier that encouraged the bahavior. So if you ever find yourself in Mother Russia, just remember, over there you don’t use data, data uses you.

Tags: 3g, 3g data, 419 gb, data, megafon, mobile, russia, unlimited data,

Someone won a $5,000 vacation for using 419 GB of 3G data in one week originally appeared on Gear Live on Thu, February 09, 2012 - 10:17:18

Nissan NV200 set to take on Ford Transit

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-09T10:09:50-08:00

Along with Chevy, Nissan is aiming to take a stab at Ford this quarter. Among small business owners that need some sort of work van, the Ford Transit has been the van of choice since the 1970s. Heck, even thieves loved choosing the Ford Transit due to its peppiness and reliability. Nissan believes its new van, the NV200, could provide to be some friendly competition for Ford.

The Nissan NV200 features a 2-liter four-banger with a mounted CVT gearbox. Loading and unloading is simple, due to a low floor, and it can haul 1500 pounds. The cargo area can easily accommodate your standard pallet, if need be.

All that said, I’d still choose the Ford over the Nissan. Why? Well, while driving the Ford, I’ll know its legacy is laced in high-speed car chases, bank robberies, and solid reliability. However, if that’s not important to you the price might be the deciding factor. The Transit currently runs for a little over $22,000 and the Nissan is projected to be within that price range.

Tags: cars, ford, ford transit, nissan, nissan nv200, nv200, vans,

Nissan NV200 set to take on Ford Transit originally appeared on Gear Live on Thu, February 09, 2012 - 10:09:50

Amazon signs Viacom for Prime instant streaming

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-09T09:58:10-08:00

Good news for everyone owning a Kindle Fire and subscribed to Amazon Prime (as well as owners of any other media streaming device with Prime compatibility,) as Amazon has announced that it will now offer its subscribers increased instant streaming of videos to supported devices. The press release states that users will be able to stream TV shows from MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, TV Land, Spike, VH1, BET, CMT and Logo.

All of this is made possible due to Amazon recently making a deal with Viacom, bringing the total number of available streaming offerings to over 15,000, all of which are supported on over 300 devices. Between Netflix, the Redbox-Verizon deal, and Amazon Prime, the streaming video subscription space is heating up!

Tags: amazon, amazon prime, bet, cmt, instant streaming, logo, mtv, netflix, redbox, sidefeatured, spike, streaming video, television, tv, tv land, vh1,

Amazon signs Viacom for Prime instant streaming originally appeared on Gear Live on Thu, February 09, 2012 - 9:58:10

Bleeding Edge TV 425: Duo Plink, Duo Pop, and Atari Arcade for iPad

Andru Edwards — 2012-02-08T12:32:24-08:00

We chat with Discovery Bay about their iPad game accessories that turn the Apple tablet into an actual game board. The accessories include Duo Plink, Yoomi Duo, and Duo Pop. In addition, they've got the Atari Arcade joystick that, in conjunction with the Atari games app, lets you control the old-school retro games with a bona fide controller. You can pick up these Discovery Bay products on Amazon. This was recorded at CES 2012.

Tags: appcessory, apple, arcade game, atari, atari arcade, board games, ces, ces 2012, consumer electronics show, demos, discovery bay, duo plink, duo pop, games, icade, interviews, ipad, ipad board games, video game arcade cabinet, yoomi, yoomi duo,

Bleeding Edge TV 425: Duo Plink, Duo Pop, and Atari Arcade for iPad originally appeared on The Bleeding Edge on Wed, February 08, 2012 - 12:32:24

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