Best Damn Tech Show, Period.

Former Rocketboomer, Best Damn Hottie, Hot, Hot, Hot winner and more recently, ABC’s answer to new media has been quietly released from her contract (or has apparently decided not to renew) with the network after it became quite evident that the experiment bit the big one.

Traditional media (and traditional viewers) have traditionally had a difficult time adopting new media so it shouldn’t come as a huge shocker to us. I thought Amanda was a pretty risky choice. Her quirkiness was at times a little too quirky, even for a quirky bastard like me so for old schoolers, it was most likely, too much. A spot like Rocketboom was a far better platform as it has an underground vibe to it rather than being smothered with an establishment feel. Overall a failed experiment but no harm, no foul. Amanda is off to pursue other things (of course we wish her well), ABC will go back to the drawing board and most likely come up with another potentially lame option. Maybe Chris Crocker on assignment?

Thanks to this tweet, the world now knows Google Presentations is Live.

Yeah, we knew it was coming, but hey, it’s fun.   Did I just say powerpoint presentations are fun?  Um.  Anyone who knows me knows that I hate them.  But um.   This could be fun.   You can share the slides in a nice presentation chatroom.

It’s kinda sexy.

Check out mah h0t pr3s3ntatioN:
http://docs.google.com/Present?docid=dd2z3wgq_38ddmdj6&fs=true

_drew

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“It’s a royal piece of shit” was my first reaction when my buddy Ben Gold “created a profile” aka “invited me” to Yahoo’s new fangled “Social Network”, “Mash”.

Notice all of the quotes?   That’s called hesitation.   Why?  Because who doesn’t have a social network these days.    I’ve seen quality sites like Mindsay get passed over so big ass companies can create vanilla versions of MySpace.

MySpace is garbage, but everyone uses it.  Which makes it a “valid social network”.  Facebook is teh n3w h0t, but I can’t get used to using it every single day.   Twitter has made me comfy, Pownce does what Twitter can’t do.

So I ask you Yahoo, why should I pay attention to Mash?  Tell me.  Seriously.   If you guys are worth anything you’re checking alerts anytime someone posts about one of your products.

I know we’re nobodies, but guess what, I don’t care.  We’re nobodies who use your shit.   So reply to this post, email me at drdrew (at) gmail.com and lets have a discussion on why Mash should get my business.

Big companies create new things thinking people will drink the kool aid and jump right on board.  Screw that, my time is worth money and just because something is free and from someone as reputable (har har) as Yahoo, doesn’t mean I’m going to spend my time evangelizing it and wasting my friends time joining.

Step up, prove me wrong.   Lets talk Yahoo.   I hate you, and I don’t like hating.   Lets work out our differences.

Or ignore me.  I could care less.  It’s your money.

Love,
Drew

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Not using it?  http://www.twitter.com



Drink the kool-aid like everyone else and enjoy.



_drew from austin, tx at sxsw.

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OK so I think I may have almost convinced my wife that you can really watch TV on your computer. Her computer sucks, it’s no secret (it’s ACER people…cheap and nasty) but she keeps hearing me and others talk about using your computer to watch movies and tv shows (and not just DVD’s) online. I showed her YouTube…she wasn’t convinced…too much crap, people talking about themselves, only short clips etc. I showed her a few of the others, blip and revver and metacafe etc. ad infinitum. That’s right, there are a bunch of them. She still remained disillusioned. Again, just short clips and people talking about themselves (or annoying people more appropriately).

So I showed her PeekVid and something turned her. I don’t know if it was Gilmore Girls or Saved by the Bell that changed her mind but she was impressed. Then she saw that you could watch movies that hadn’t been released yet and it was all over, she’s a convert. It got me thinking though. PeekVid may do it for me and mine but what about you and yours….maybe there are others that will help convince them to explore this exciting medium further. Here’s my top 5.


1. PeekVid.com - As mentioned above, they have a decent resource of tv shows and movies for your viewing pleasure.
2. ChooseandWatch.com - cable tv stations available on your browser (can be a little sluggish at times tho) but has sucked a lot of my time. Recently updated their look. Also ChannelKing as a bonus is this realm.
3. Viewmy.tv - a slick interface separates this one out. The ability to sort by region and genre is a big plus.
4. TV-Video.net - if you missed an episode of one of your favorite shows like Prison Break or Heroes, here’s where you’ll find and be able to watch them.
5. Bleenks - offers a few unique shows that may not be available elsewhere. Can take a while to figure out how to find something.

Wil Wheaton wants you to try linux. Seriously. Try it, he says.

based on the comments to yesterday’s post, there’s a lot of curiosityabout Linux, and until I have time to write the obligatory “Linux is acool alternative OS that does lots of great stuff and is so easy tomake go, a Pakled could do it” post, some of you may be interested intrying out a Live CD distribution,just to see if Linux could detect and support your hardware andperipherals without risking any modifications to your hard drive atall, you can run an entire Linux operating system, filled with allsorts of software (office stuff, Internets stuff, audio stuff, and afew games that, admittedly, aren’t much better than minesweeper) off aLive CD. I recommend Knoppix or Ubuntu.

Ladies and Gents, when Wil Wheaton says jump….you say how frickin’ high!!!!! Seriously, give it a shot.

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Rand called for it, Paul dreamed about it, Brandon can’t wait to use it.   And now it’s here.

The “OhMiBod” (with the tagline, “Feel the Music”) is the first iPod powered Vibrator.   And NO I will not do a product review on this one, but we’re open to hearing anyones um……experiences with the device.

It even comes with a lovely case!!!!!

Here’s what the website says:

OhMiBod is a sleek, sophisticated new generation of vibrator that
combines elegance of design with the excitement of your favorite music.
The audio enabled integrated microchip allows the OhMiBod to vibrate to
the beat and rhythm of your music while you listen. Measures 5 1/2″
long (insertable) and 1 1/8″ in diameter. OhMiBod comes with an
additional multi-speed endcap for use without an iPod or music player.
It really is 2 products in one! Our motor provides strong yet quiet,
intense rhythmic vibrations. With polished chrome detail and pearl
white body this product is the ultimate iPod acsexsory!