Joystiq at TGS
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The incredibly lucky bloggers over at Joystiq just got back from a few, game-filled days at the 2006 installment of the annual Tokyo Game Show. And, thanks to their hard work, the rest of us can pretend we were there (without the waiting in line). In addition to copious text and photo reports on upcoming games, they also posted tons of embedded video offering detailed looks at the show’s big debuts. Though most of your gamers (quite reasonably) probably hang on Joystiq’s every word, those of you who missed the reports can find them all collected here.
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September 30th, 2006 - Posted in Uncategorized | | 0 Comments
Weblogs goes mobile
Looking at Cinematical on your Blackberry giving your scrolling thumb cramps? Well, friends, your suffering is at an end: just point that mobile browser to the normal address and — Wah-la! — the fancy new site detects a mobile device and redirects you to a content-rich, small-screen friendly version of your favorite tech blog!* (If it doesn’t autodetect — Sidekick users, this means you — simply type “m.cinematical.com” into your address line, and you’re good to go.)
Also included in the first round of mobile roll-outs are Engadget, Download Squad, Engadget Mobile, EngadgetHD, Joystiq, TUAW and TV Squad, with more to come in the future.
*Keep in mind that the mobile version are in beta, so there may still be a few kinks in the system. If a page doesn’t work the way it should, it will eventually. We promise.
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September 28th, 2006 - Posted in Uncategorized | | 0 Comments
TV Squad launches weekly vodcast
Like PVR Wire did earlier this month with their podcast, another Weblogs, Inc. site — TV Squad, to be precise — introduced a new feature yesterday: their very own video podcast. (And there was much rejoicing.)
Entitled Previously on TV Squad, the feature is a short, blogger-hosted, weekly program recapping the big stories in the world of TV for the past seven days. (This week, Steve-O of Jackass “fame” did the TV Squad folks a favor by urinating on a red carpet, thus giving them a killer opening story.) Take a look, let them know what you think, and stop by next Monday for installment the second.
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September 26th, 2006 - Posted in Uncategorized | | 0 Comments
Check out the new Engadget
Engadget rolled out some nifty new features and a subtle redesign this week. What’s new? How about user-moderated comments? That’s right, vote comments up or down, or collapse and filter them. No more waiting for a comment email either, Engadget works with a simple login, so comments appear just like magic. And for those of you rocking the web on big screens, the entire page is dynamic, so scaling up to widescreen results in more content and (this is so cool), bigger pictures! There are many more new things, like a ‘Breaking News’ box, tags, feeds, and such, but you get the idea. Engadget 2.0 is here.
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September 19th, 2006 - Posted in Uncategorized | | 0 Comments
StyleDash launches with a 30-day giveaway!
Covering all aspects of personal style, we welcome the newest blog to our corner of the blogosphere: StyleDash. To celebrate, for the next 30 days we’re giving away a designer handbag or book tote to a lucky reader. Just leave some comments on the prize post, and our randomness generator will randomly select a winner. Today’s post features the Hobo from Marc Jacobs, a deceptively simple but stylish handbag. Stay tuned for anther giveaway each day for the next 30 days as the contest continues. And of course, keep reading StyleDash for the latest in fashion, cosmetics, gossip, and style news for women and men.
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September 13th, 2006 - Posted in Uncategorized | | 0 Comments
Wil Wheaton reviews Star Trek episodes!
OMG, Wil Wheaton posted the first of a projected series of Star Trek: The Next Generation reviews, at TV Squad. Will starred in ST:TNG as Ensign Wesley Crusher, and I apologize to Trekkies for the obviousness of pointing that out. As a Trekkie (Trekker? whatever) myself, I find it insanely cool to read Wil commenting on his own own legendary TV show and iconic character. He recaps the plot with amusing cynicism, rips a writer for giving him bad lines, and offers memories from behind the scenes. It’s what I and countless others have always wanted: a virtual version of watching the episode on DVD at Wil’s house.
Wil posted this first review on the 40th anniversary of the first Star Trek broadcast (the Kirk-Spock show, not the Picard-Data show that Wil was in), and will be continuing the series on an approximately bi-weekly basis.
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September 9th, 2006 - Posted in Uncategorized | | 0 Comments
TV Squad interviews Jimmy Kimmel
TV Squad has another interview up. This time Joel Keller interviews lovable, hilarious Jimmy Kimmel, who went from Ben Stein’s sidekick to Adam Carolla’s sidekick to master of his own, er, show. Jimmy talks about his upcoming ABC special, and spills the chili beans on his fancy kitchen and football party plans.
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September 7th, 2006 - Posted in Uncategorized | | 0 Comments
Will you buy the BlackBerry Pearl?
BlackBerries aren’t sexy like T-Mobile’s Sidekick, or snazzy like the Treo, or even hot like the RAZR. BlackBerries are, however, incredibly useful machines with well-placed features. But BlackBerry/RIM is taking a stab at the “cool” market and is set to launch the BlackBerry Pearl on September 12. The Pearl features a music player, camera, and eschews the trademark scrollwheel on the side for a scrollball. BBHub is asking the obvious question: will you buy a BlackBerry Pearl?
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September 6th, 2006 - Posted in Uncategorized | | 0 Comments
PVR Wire podcast
As the explosion in personal video recorders continues, PVR Wire debuts its very own podcast covering the industry. While you’re on PVR Wire, don’t forget to check out how to get a DirectTV HD DVR for free (maybe), how to fix your busted portable media player, and see a Series 3 Tivo being unboxed. You’ll thank us when everyone’s wearing a Tivo Series 200 wristwatch.
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September 4th, 2006 - Posted in Uncategorized | | 0 Comments
