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TechPodcasts.TV

Posted by geeknews at 10:08 PM on February 14, 2010

I want to Introduce TechPodcasts.tv which is part of the Tech Podcast Network. TechPodcasts.tv will centralize the best tech video content in the new media space. Content for the site comes from member shows.  TechPodcasts.Tv like the Tech Podcast Network will be a central place where you can get family safe content by a variety of content creators.

We built the best audio network, now it is time to segregate the video content into its own channel. All from well established shows in the tech space. As opportunities of distributing video content is exploding we are well set to capitalize on well established shows making the jump from Audio only, to add Video.

With TechPodcast Network member shows currently reaching 10’s of million listeners each month, we know that the market for video content is exploding.

While in its early days of launching we will be adding more shows to the lineup in the coming weeks.

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Sears TV & Camera Matchmaker Site Digital Experience 2010

Posted by geeknews at 5:24 PM on January 23, 2010

Sears has introduced 2 new sites TVMatchmaker.com and CameraMatchMaker.com which will help consumers that are researching a new TV or Camera they walk you through product selection steps. Sears has a full line of cameras and televisions sets from various manufactures that you can pick from and then purchase.  Finding a TV is just moments away when you visit the respective sears site. Very innovative in making it easier for consumers to determine what camera or TV is best for them.

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The Onion’s fake news is too close to real news

Posted by Jeffrey Powers at 12:56 PM on November 14, 2009

O.K. – Check out this Onion article – Man’s Facebook Status Given Book Deal

Now check out this article on WSJ – S—mydadsays Lands TV Deal

Can someone say “Irony?” Little did the Onion know, they were reporting a “Close to news” story. And it happened in the same week.

I heard about this Twitter account a few weeks ago. An old codger saying things that just make you laugh. Here are a couple Twitters:

“You look just like Stephen Hawking…Relax, I meant like a non-paralyzed version of him. Feel better?… Fine. Forget I said it.”

“Son, no one gives a s— about all the things your cell phone does. You didn’t invent it, you just bought it. Anybody can do that.”

“The baby will talk when he talks, relax. It ain’t like he knows the cure for cancer and he just ain’t spitting it out.”

“Just pay the parking ticket. Don’t be so outraged. You’re not a freedom fighter in the civil rights movement. You double parked.”

Of course, the Twitter profile is run by Justin, a 29 year old who lives with his 79 year old dad. The Twitter profile is full of profanities, so you might want to not show the kids. But you can get a chuckle out of it.Then check out the CBS schedule, because that is who gave Justin the sitcom.

Oh yeah, there is also talk of the Twitter having a book deal, too.

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Sling Media iPhone Application – CES 2009

Posted by fogview at 10:04 AM on March 10, 2009

Sling-logoThe team from Sling Media are coming out with an iPhone application to communicate with your Sling Media player. Some pretty exciting new functions coming to you from Sling Media.Sling_iphone_1208

Sling Media is whole experience to access your content from any place that you have internet connection. The BETA version for blackberry has just released. It allows to control slingbox from the blackberry as well as other mobile devices like PPC smartphones, iPhones, etc. Check out http://www.slingmedia.com/ for more info.

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GNC-2009-03-03 #456 Live from Okinawa Japan

Posted by geeknews at 7:15 AM on March 3, 2009

Started the show pretty late here. Short show tonight hope that you enjoy. I am doing much better after hurting my back just a week ago which is a relief as there was some pretty painful days here.

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Apple Performance Fraud?
Re-Wire the Brain
RIAA gets Boot in Court case
Google Twitter Search
Cellphone Usage Worldwide at 60%
Tweet a Watt
Apple Rumors
Nokia Phone in Bag of Chips
Pirate Bay Closing Arguments
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TV on Net Only if you Pay
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GNC-2009-02-24 #454 PogoPlug GiveAway Listen to Win

Posted by geeknews at 1:56 AM on February 24, 2009

We had a great Round Table of Saturday and from it I ordered two PogoPlug.com devices. If you want to win one listen to win. Also just had to do some edits tonight as I jacked the intro.. It will have to go into a Blooper Reel.

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Citibank fall for Nigerian Scam 27 Million
TV still King
P2P Blocking New War Front!
Malware Positive Blog Reviews New Spin to suck you in
60% Stealing Company Data
eBay Seller Virus Notice
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Microsoft – Tells Ex Employees Keep the Cash
Quickfire Phone Pulled Quality Issues
Windows 7 Update / Vista SP2 Update
Chumby out of the Box and into Devices
Comet Lulin Blast Through
Carbon Observatory in Space
Joomla Security Book
ISP worried about Safety ACT
CCTV in Pub or No License?
Mobile Price War to help Drive iPhone cost down!
More News Internet Safety Act
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TV is Dead I agree with Steve Gillmor

Posted by todd at 6:09 PM on October 24, 2006

Tvdead

Steve wrote a pretty accurate post that was entitled TV is Dead. Nearly everything he said in the post is true, and while I love Movies I do not watch any of the regular prime time TV series. Well except Dog the Bounty Hunter via my DVR.  In fact a newsgroup I belong to was recently talking about Lost and Heroes. When I mentioned I must be the only person on the planet that has not watched either show. Their were a number of responses back from other people saying that they had never watched the programs either. It’s odd you would think with Lost being filmed here in Hawaii that I would take a bigger interest but it’s nice to know others don’t waster their life away in front of the TV.

Who has the time to watch TV today when their are so many other fascinating thing to do. I must admit that when the TV is on it is usually on the HD Discovery channel. My kids are fascinated by that channel (its better than mindless cartoons). So maybe TV is not a 100% dead but most of the lame programs are simply their to suck the life out of you. [Steve Gillmor]

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Attention Geeks your Chance to be on Tyra Banks Show!

Posted by geeknews at 6:27 PM on July 6, 2005

Notice: Geek News Central has not been paid to provide this announcement consider it a opportunity from the Geek here at Geek News Central. Big Thanks to Brooke!

I was going to spill this on the Podcast Friday, but I was informed today that the deadline has moved up, and I need to spill the beans early. Here is the deal if you are between 21, and 35, single, male, and are a geek that has had trouble in the dating world, aka you have had some dating disasters or just don’t get out from behind the computer monitor long enough to meet people, their is a opportunity for you so read on!

The soon to Premier Tyra Banks Show is offering you a expense paid trip to Los Angles, were you will have a life changing experience. Here is what you need to do, get your digital camera out, comb your hair, smile, and take a picture of yourself. Compose an e-mail with that picture outlining a dating disaster or explain that your spending to much time surfing the net or whatever the issue may be, in finding a quality date. You will want to definitely mention in that e-mail that you read Geek News Central and you are self proclaimed Geek. Send that to the linked e-mail address below.

If you want to be real cool and, let your geek side out, you can take a short video (keep it short) of yourself explaining a dating disaster or whatever your pitch may be. If you produce a video upload it to your website and provide a hyper-link to it, do not attach video to any e-mails.

Let’s think about this Free trip to LA, New Clothes, radical haircut and you may even get hooked up on a date by Tyra Banks. Best thing is you get to be on National TV with Tyra and have your 30 minutes of fame. That will be worth some major bragging rights when you get home. Send your e-mail as soon as possible no later than Friday. You will have to provide a contact telephone number and your Real Name. Deadline July 8, 2005

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Single Geek’s will want to tune in to Fridays Podcast

Posted by geeknews at 6:07 PM on July 5, 2005

Ok fellows I just got off the phone with a representative from the Tyra Banks Show which is taping now to premier this fall, and they are on the hunt for Single Geeks, on Friday I will be announcing how you may be able to get a chance to be on the Tyra Banks Show. You have to listen to the Podcast to get the details.

Do you remember when I told you, on a earlier podcast that Geek’s are in, and that Geeks are the hottest commodity on the market today. Well Tyra knows this as well, this is an opportunity for you to get some exposure on National Television and to possibly get hooked up on a date by Tyra herself, only Single Geeks will be able to apply. So make sure you listen to the Podcast. As a precursor to the show you will need to start digging around for a picture and have pen and paper ready!

Sorry Ladies this offer is only going out to the guys.

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Has your Electricity Bill went up?

Posted by geeknews at 10:25 AM on June 16, 2005

This story comes as a surprise. You know that big LCD TV you bought with your entire tax return and half your credit card balance. Well it seems the good old fashioned CRT monitors are more energy efficient. They use so much juice people have actually noticed their electricity bill go up… [Engadget]

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