Talk to Me, Fridge

A world in which humans communicate with household objects—partly to better the environment—is closer than you think
by Drew Lanza

Imagine a world where our things could talk back, where exchanges such as the following are the norm.
Sprinkler: Hey, horticultural genius! Did you realize you’re using 20% more water in your garden than last year? [...]

Alesis ProTrack turns your iPod into a pro audio recorder

Alesis ProTrack turns your iPod into a pro audio recorder

Looking for a digital audio recorder with up to 160GB of storage? The Alesis ProTrack will turn a standard iPod into a high quality digital audio recorder, complete with XLR and 1/4th inch inputs. The ProTrack is due out in Q3 of [...]

Mobile studio for Hire

DCS STUDIO

If you’re looking to shoot tethered in studio, we supply everything you need. We set up a blazing-fast 8-core Mac Pro with dual 30” monitors, top-of-the-line capture software, and an experienced technician to run it all.
Want to get started on editing and retouching right away? We can set up a second computer with a [...]

AudioVisual over IP

AudioVisual over IP

Running communications over IP is increasingly becoming a matter of importance for many of our customers. In response to these demands Focus 21 have developed our services and are at the forefront of this audiovisual revolution.
AudioVisual over IP (AVoIP) allows IP enabled audiovisual equpment to be connected over an IT infrastructure allowing central [...]

Audio Visual Experiments

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Samsung - Multi-Platform and High-Definition Products

SAMSUNG Strengthens Audio-Visual Leadership With Extensive Line-Up of Multi-Platform and High-Definition Products
Market leader strengthens position with stylish and technologically-advanced models
SAMSUNG Electronics today unveiled a comprehensive range of 15 multi-platform audio-visual products designed to satisfy every consumer lifestyle at the SAMSUNG AV Roadshow 2008. SAMSUNG’s top-of-the-line High Definition (HD) Televisions, home entertainment systems and portable gadgets [...]

iBar first entertainment venue to use Surface

Microsoft and Harrah’s Operating Company on Wednesday announced the first deployment of the former company’s surface technology at the iBar in the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. The move represents the first official setup located in an entertainment scenario, having already been deployed at AT&T stores as interactive product demonstration centers. The Surfaces include a [...]

Wii Baton Test with Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony


Are Digital Orchestras a Sign of the Times?

This past weekend, I attended an astonishing performance of “Les Misérables” performed by 13- to 17-year olds at a local theater program. Two things made it memorable: first, that this program’s director was able to find such amazing voices in this age group, especially for a show where most of the characters are men. (In [...]

Experimental film

Experimental film, etc.
Lutz Mommartz
(MOVING IMAGES) - Over 60 short works by this veteran German experimental filmmaker. Many of the films are without dialogue, but even those with non-subtitled German conversation can be appreciated for their poetic visuals and use of sound. New works are being added.
Samples:

Schattenwand
Anziehen
Painting
Die Tanzerin

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