Recode and The Verge join forces thanks to Vox Media merger
That didn’t take long. News broke today that Vox Media has acquired Recode, a new(ish) tech news blog co-founded by respected journalists Walt Mossberg and…
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Google Glass and the Segway effect
Dreamers dream big. And those dreams are nowhere bigger than in tech. Everything we do here in Silicon Valley is destined to change the world.…
Ready for the Road: New Google self-driving car looks like a Fiat Anime
Fiat. Anime. A few words that come to mind when the new Google self-driving car was revealed this week at the company’s HQ in Mountain View.…
The Facebook Trap: “Add a Link” shuts down Google and your world
Forcing users into a walled garden is commonplace. Apple does it with iTunes. Google too, with the Google Store. Amazon does it with... Amazon.
This Android smartphone has insane battery life
China-based Huwaei makes a sleeper Android . Battery that goes forever. And an amazingly low price for an unlocked phone.
Blackmagic $teals NAB with URSA Mini cinema camera
Once again Blackmagic Design drummed up buzz aplenty at NAB in Vegas. This time with a new, compact Super 35 camera called the URSA Mini.…
New Twist for Apple: Watch requires effort to learn
For the first time in its history, Apple releases a product that's not immediately intuitive. Will consumers be patient enough long-term to fall head over…
DSLR Video Tip: The 15-second b-roll rule
Patience is key when filming b-roll. Allow yourself at least 15 seconds of record time for each shot. Doing so will make editing much easier.
San Jose: Watch time-lapse of new Earthquakes MLS stadium (Video)
Avaya Stadium is a soccer-specific facility with a capacity of 18,000. San Jose Earthquakes celebrated its inauguration this month with a 2-1 win. Watch time-lapse…
DSLR Tips: How to use a Zoom H6 field recorder on location (Video Example)
A simple example (with video) demonstrating how to use the Zoom H6 field recorder to produce a short scene with high quality sound effects and…