The Phoenix Shake

I caught this on the local FSN AZ channel while watching the Suns game. He's got a nice dance move!

Sony NGP Review and Two Minutes of Gameplay

Here's a collection of links for every latest review on the newly announced Sony NGP. Also check out actually video of 2 minutes of gameplay below!

Sony NGP Hardware
• Sony Reveals PSP Successor, the NGP; Coming this Holiday
• Sony Says the NGP Will be 'Affordable'
• NGP Battery Comparable to the Original PSP

NGP Game Reveals
• Uncharted, Killzone, Resistance and LBP Titles in Development for NGP
• Kojima Shows Off NGP Power with MGS4 Demo; Talks Up Cloud Computing
• Call of Duty Coming to NGP; Epic Teases Unreal Engine

[via Shacknews]

17 Images That Will Ruin Your Childhood

cracked.com has come up with a list of childhood images that you probably grew up being inspired or touched by. What if you viewed them from the realistic, grown-up point of view?

Redbox Free Rental Codes!

Redbox.com is offering codes for free rentals!


1. V7J6D4VREDBOX (valid for first-time Redbox users only)

2. N3WY3AR (valid only at McDonald’s locations)

3. DVDATMAC (valid only at McDonald’s locations)

4. DVDKROG (valid only at Kroger location)

5. MOVIENIGHT (exp 1/27)


Enjoy!

Taco Bell "beef" only contains 35% beef

Taco Bell is being sued for false advertisement from an Alabama law firm for false claims that the beef that is sold with Taco Bell's food isn't really beef at all. A recent test showed results that the "beef" only contains 35% real beef. The "seasoned beef" contains other ingredients, including water, wheat oats, soy lecithin, maltodrextrin, anti-dusting agent and modified corn starch.

Power Balance admits wristbands do nothing

Those Power Balance wristbands that you've seen athletes wear has finally been proven FAKE! Earlier this year Power Balance put out a statement stating that there is no scientific proof that they provide any enhancements. They are even offering a refund.

I remember seeing all kinds of these super power bracelets everywhere. From the state fair to the local Walgreens. How could anyone think they would actually give you super powers? Either the athletes must have gotten paid really well to sport them, or they were all suckers. It was all just a trend to me. At least the Livestrong bracelets were meant to support cancer and had an actually meaning and value to them.

63" Samsung PN63C550 1080p 600Hz Plasma HDTV $1499 + Free Shipping

Here's a great deal on a huge TV! Tiger Direct has 63" Samsung PN63C550 1080p 600Hz Plasma HDTV for $1899 - $400 with code CZZ17839 = $1499 with free shipping. Next best price on Google Products is $1839 shipped.
Specs:

• Tuner: ATSC/NTSC/QAM
• Resolution: 1920x1080 (1080p)
• Refresh Rate: 600Hz
• Contrast Ratio: 2,000,000:1 Dynamic
• Response Time: .001ms
• Inputs:
  • 4x HDMI
  • 1x Composite
  • 1x Component
  • 1x PC
  • 1x USB

First Verizon iPhone Commercial released on YouTube

Verizon has released its first commercial for their new iPhone phone and service on YouTube. Check it out below!




BTW if you want to save this or any online video and even convert it to almost any video/audio format. Be sure to check out U Tube to Mp3.

How We Cut the Cord and Now Enjoy (Almost) Free TV

This family saved $90 on their television cable bill just by using internet streaming. With the majority of the TV Networks offering free streaming of their shows and online video rental services such as Netflix, you can easily obtain the same shows you would on any cable network. Its even in HD! A popular device that is capable of streaming content to your television is the Logitech Google TV product.

We cut the cord after our local cable provider, Time-Warner, raised our rates to over $90 a month for our cable television service alone. We have one HDTV and were subscribed to the basic cable service, with a digital box. We also subscribed to what they called their "Variety" tier, which included A & E, BBC America, Discovery Channel and the other basic cable channels. We did not get HBO or any premium channels and there were many other basic channels not even included in their Variety tier. In addition, we were charged $10 a month for the rental of the DVR unit and another $10 a month for the ten or so HD channels they offered. The package was originally offered at about $50 a month, but promotional discounts were eliminated or expired and the rate climbed to over $90 for that same service level.

After cutting the cord, stopping the service and returning the devices, we needed to initially connect our computer to the TV. We use a PC and bought a converter box called PCtoTV from a company called Kworld as well as a VGA signal splitter. Now we take the VGA signal from the PC into the splitter, with one feed going to our desktop monitor, and the other VGA feed going to the converter. The device converts the signal to S-VIDEO, which we then connect to an input on our TV. Audio comes from the computer speakers, but can also be fed to the TV. Everything looks and sounds great, but we cannot watch in true HD.

Newer TVs have web connections built in, allowing direct hook up of your Ethernet or even wireless connection. Many other devices will also connect the Internet to your TV, such as some blu-ray DVD players and video game systems like Nintendo Wii, Sony PS3 and Microsoft XBox. We just received a Logitech Revue with Google TV set top box as a gift from our son. This allows us to watch Netflix streaming video and any other web content on our TV. The device is more open than other set-top boxes, as it allows you to view any website on your HDTV. NOw we don't need to use our computer, we use this wonderful device.

To get the local channels, we bought a $15. digital TV antenna, as our TV already has a digital converter built in. This allows us to watch the local Los Angeles channels, in HD. These look even better than cable or satellite, as those companies compress the signal for transmission, the HD over the air is not compressed. This is great for sports games, which look amazing. There are also multiple feeds for the new digital TV channels, for example our NBC affiliate has a the regular NBC feed, a second channel carrying only local content and a third channel with static news, weather and traffic graphics.

We watch Hulu.com for many current, network shows, also fox.com and nbc.com stream full episodes. Hulu.com also has a great selection of feature films and documentaries from National Geographic and PBS too. We like pbs.org for their great documentaries and shows like "Antiques Roadshow" and "American Experience".

Hulu.com has a Hulu Plus upgraded plan for $7.99 a month, giving access to even more archived shows and the ability to watch shows in HD. Hulu Plus also grants access to mobile and set-top devices, like ours. They offer a one week free trial, so we may check it out.

All of these methods rely on a good high speed Internet connection as the backbone. We are lucky that AT & T is offering a promotion in our area in Los Angeles for $19.99 a month for their "pro" level U-Verse DSL service rated at 6 megs download speed, the minimum speed you need to really watch video content.

So instead of paying $90 a month to Time-Warner, we are paying $7.99 a month just for Netflix, and all the other programming we watch is free. We also pay for the Internet access, but use that for other things beyond just watching video, and save a lot each and every month.

[via Yahoo]

100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR

Fortune has come up with the best 100 companies to work for. Not surprisingly the tech companies make are at the top, but REI kinda surprised me.

100 Best Companies to Work For

Pioneer DEH-1200MP CD Receiver with MP3/WMA Playback and Remote Control

Here's a great deal on an auto stereo system. Its the Pioneer DEH-1200MP CD Receiver with MP3/WMA Playback and Remote Control for only $54.99 with free shipping! Its $79.99 at Crutchfield.

If you want to be able to listen to your iPod® while driving, play all your CDs in the car, and enjoy rich, full sound, the Pioneer DEH-1200MP fits the bill. And best of all you can add this full-featured stereo to your car without dropping too much cash.

The DEH-1200MP plays discs you've loaded with MP3 and WMA files, and features a handy front-panel auxiliary input for your music player. For drive-time radio, Pioneer's SuperTuner IIID offers superlative AM/FM reception. Meanwhile, a handy remote control allows you to keep your eyes on the road when you're driving.

You'll enjoy the superior sound of Pioneer's high-performance MOSFET amplifier, the same one that's found in their top models, as you tailor your tone with a 3-band equalizer. A set of preamp outputs provides signal for an external amp or powered subwoofer.

[Via Crutchfield]

Pioneer DEH-1200MP CD Receiver with MP3/WMA Playback and Remote Control

Here's a great deal on an auto stereo system. Its the Pioneer DEH-1200MP CD Receiver with MP3/WMA Playback and Remote Control for only $54.99 with free shipping! Its $79.99 at Crutchfield.

If you want to be able to listen to your iPod® while driving, play all your CDs in the car, and enjoy rich, full sound, the Pioneer DEH-1200MP fits the bill. And best of all you can add this full-featured stereo to your car without dropping too much cash.

The DEH-1200MP plays discs you've loaded with MP3 and WMA files, and features a handy front-panel auxiliary input for your music player. For drive-time radio, Pioneer's SuperTuner IIID offers superlative AM/FM reception. Meanwhile, a handy remote control allows you to keep your eyes on the road when you're driving.

You'll enjoy the superior sound of Pioneer's high-performance MOSFET amplifier, the same one that's found in their top models, as you tailor your tone with a 3-band equalizer. A set of preamp outputs provides signal for an external amp or powered subwoofer.

[Via Crutchfield]

100 Free Things To Do With Your Grandkids

Grandparents.com is offering a free download of their guide to 100 Free Things To Do With Your Grandkids.

Here is a description of the ebook:

Play, learn, and create things together!

These daysfreeis a wonderful word. That's why we've created a new guide to 100 Free Things to Do With Your Grandkids.

At Grandparents.com, we're always looking for ways to help you get more smiles, more fun, and more memories from the time you spend with your grandchildren.

Read more:

http://www.grandparents.com/gp/fllpg/dnld/index.html#ixzz1Bc2jNcd2

Pre-order Nintendo 3DS now from Amazon!

You can pre-order the upcoming Nintendo 3DS from Amazon for $249.99 plus free shipping now. It will be available on March 27th.

• Nintendo 3DS offers a new way to play, 3D without the need for special glasses
• Play 3D games, take 3D pictures, and watch 3D videos with Nintendo 3DS
• Connect to a deeper wireless experience with SpotPass™ and StreetPass™, giving you more exclusive content and connecting you with other Nintendo 3DS users
• Complete with an adjustable stylus, 6 AR cards, and fun built-in software such as Face Raiders™, Nintendo 3DS Sound, and the Mii Maker™ application
• The 3D depth slider lets your determine how much 3D you want to see

Here is a great in depth review from Engadget.

Microsoft Xbox 360 Hard Drive Upgrade - 250GB

tigerdirect.com offers Microsoft Xbox 360 Hard Drive Upgrade - 250GB for$59.99 + Free shipping!


This is the largest had drive available for the Xbox 360. 


Just use coupon code "VKT17794"

Ultimate Ears MetroFi 170 Noise Isolating Earbuds

Check out this deal on Ebay for a pair of Ultimate Ears MetroFi 170 Noise Isolating Earbuds for only $21.99 with free shippping! These things are originally $99.99.

For more info on Ultimate Ears headphones be sure to check out Ultimate Ears

Amazon Lightning Deals 1/11/11

Here are some great Amazon Lightning Deals for today!

6-10 a.m. PST: Clarion VX400 6.5-Inch Touchscreen DVD/CD/MP3/USB Bluetooth Receiver

7-11 a.m. PST: Sony CDXGT540UI MP3/WMA/AAC Player CD Receiver

8 a.m.-Noon PST: Infinity BassLink 200-Watt, Dual 10-Inch Powered Subwoofer System

9 a.m.-1 p.m. PST: Sony CDXGT340 MP3/WMA Player CD Receiver

10 a.m.-2 p.m. PST: XM XVSAP1V1 SkyDock with XM Tuner for iPhone/iPod touch

2-6 p.m. PST: Rockford Fosgate Prime R300-4 300-Watt Multi-Channel Amplifier

Video of the day

Check out this short action film with light sabers!

BTW you can convert and download this to any device using Utube to MP3!

Verizon iPhone Announcement

According to rumors, today at 11AM EST Verizon is having a press release and major announcement today to announce the iPhone. Currently the iPhone is only available through AT&T.

 You can check out Engadgets Live Blog here or Gizmodo's live blog here as well.

UPDATE: Its official! iPhone 4 coming to Verizon later this month!

UPDATE: Verizon iPhone 4 in action. Video below!

Sony PSP Phone Video Clip!

Here's a video clip of the upcoming Sony PSP phone, aka Sony Ericsson Xperia Play. This video shows the phone running Bio Hazard 2 and Rage Racer.

PlayStation 3 160GB + $50 Gift Card

Here's the best deal to get a Playstation 3 160GB plus a $50 Amazon Gift card
which you could use to purchase another game or the PlayStation Move
. Oh and don't forget this qualifies for free shipping!

Check it out!

Pre-order Star Wars on Blu-Ray Episodes I-VI for $89.99!!!

Its finally coming soon! You can pre-order Star Wars Episodes I-VI (1977) on high def Blu-Ray on Amazon for only $89.99, originally $139.99.

THE FORCE IS STRONG WITH THIS ONE

THE MOST ANTICIPATED BLU-RAY RELEASE IN THE GALAXY

IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR WORLDWIDE PRE-ORDER STARTING TODAY

LAS VEGAS (Jan. 6, 2011) – The most anticipated Blu-ray release ever – the Star Wars™ Saga – emerges from light speed this September 2011. For the first time, all six of George Lucas' epic films (Episodes I-VI) are united in one complete set. Fans worldwide are able to pre-order now with online retailers.

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will release Star Wars in three distinct sets to meet the needs of every Star Wars fan:

Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray (9-disc Set includes all six films)
Star Wars: Prequel Blu-ray Trilogy (3-disc set includes Episodes I-III)
Star Wars: Original Blu-ray Trilogy (3-disc set includes Episodes IV-VI)

STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA ON BLU-RAY will feature all six live-action Star Wars feature films utilizing the highest possible picture and audio presentation, along with three additional discs and more than 30 hours of extensive special features including never-before-seen deleted and alternate scenes, an exploration of the exclusive Star Wars archives, and much more.

Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray will be available for $139.99 US/$179.99 CAN and the Star Wars: Trilogy Sets for $69.99 US/89.99 CAN. Pricing for each set will vary by international territory.
Flanked by a legion of his finest Imperial Stormtroopers, Darth Vader himself joined Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment President Mike Dunn at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to announce the release, vowing "The forces of the Empire will be at your disposal to assure the success of this endeavor.''

"The Star Wars Saga is the most anticipated Blu-ray collection since the launch of the high-def format," Dunn said. "The epic franchise pioneered sound and visual presentation in theaters and is perfectly suited to do it again in the home, with a viewing experience only possible with Blu-ray."
"With all six episodes available for the first time in one collection, this is a great way for families and home audiences to experience the complete Saga from start to finish," said Doug Yates, Vice President of Marketing, Online, Distribution, Lucasfilm Ltd. "And with the quality of high-definition, Blu-ray provides the most immersive home experience possible."
"The Star Wars franchise has been one of the most anticipated Blu-ray releases by Amazon's customers," said Bill Carr, Vice President of Music and Video at Amazon. "We think that Star Wars will be incredibly popular with our customers, and we expect pre-orders to be very strong.

Amazing video footage from around the world shot in HD

Check out this amazing video shot with the Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21.1MP Full Frame CMOS Digital SLR Camera with EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens and Steadicam Merlin. Makes me want to get on a plane right now!

ASUS Eee Slate 12.1-Inch Tablet PC available for pre-order now!

The recently announce Tablet PC from ASUS at CES 2011 is already available for pre-order from Amazon!ASUS Eee Slate EP121-1A011M 12.1-Inch Tablet PC sports an Intel Core i5-470UM processor, up to 4GB of RAM, and a 64GB SSD all in a 12.1-inch package running Windows 7. This high end tablet is due later this month, but you can pre-order from amazon now

Xbox 360 Console 250GB Kinect Bundle + Get a $50 Amazon Credit

I got to play with my brothers Kinect he got for Christmas and that thing is so much fun! Here's a great Deal
on Amazon where you get an Xbox 360 with 250GB Hard drive space plus the Kinect for $399
. On top of that you get a $50 Amazon gift card!

Here's a review of the Kinect via Engadget.

2011 CES going on now!

For those of you anxious to follow the latest news and announcements at CES 2011 in Las Vegas, be sure to check out PC Slate Tablet. Considering that this year at CES is giong to be swarmed with companies annoucing their latest Tablets, you can bet that site will have it.

Another great site to check out is Engadget. They have a live blog for the coverage of CES as usual. They cover everything about CES.

330 Million Jackpot ends today!

For those of you who live in a state that participates in Mega Millions Jackpot better get your lottery tickets today before 7:59PM PT! 330 Million Dollars are up for grabs tonight!

How to rip and convert Blu-rays, DVDs, and streaming movies to any device for free

Windows only: We've shown you how to rip and encode Blu-Ray discs before, but if you're looking for a one-step process, the free-for-now WinX Blu-ray DVD iPhone Ripper will rip and convert Blu-Rays for your handheld device in one fell swoop.

Digiarty Software, a company that makes many DVD ripping programs, has been on a roll with giveaways lately—and this one's their best yet. While there's no shortage of DVD-to-handheld rippers out there (including our favorite, Handbrake), Blu-Ray rippers aren't quite as widespread. In fact, if you want to rip a Blu-Ray, it's usually a quirky, multi-step process: find a Blu-Ray ripper, rip it to a folder, find the right file in that folder and convert it. WinX Blu-ray DVD iPhone Ripper turns all that into one step: insert your Blu-Ray and rip it. It'll output a file compatible with whatever handheld device you want (iPhone, iPad, Zune, PSP, or even Apple TV) ready for playing.

We've noted that true HD content can be a bit of a problem on certan iDevices, so it might take a bit of playing around with the settings to find the perfect resolution for your device (though the 960x640 setting is always good for a better-than-DVD-but-not-true-HD experience). If you find the perfect settings for your device, share them with us in the comments.

WinX Blu-ray DVD iPhone Ripper is a free download until January 10th, and is for Windows only. Just download the program and enter AB-TQUQYZGY-PFRNUT as the serial number. Note that updates will not necessarily be free, so when Blu-Ray encryption takes a step forward, this won't be updated to support them. That said, it should last you for a little while—which, for free, is all we can ask for.


[via LifeHacker]

Have you ever wanted to download a favorite video clip or music video from a streaming video site like Youtube.com or Break.com? There are many ways to download media content online and convert, then upload it to your portable device, but that always requires you to download software and install if on your PC or Mac. You run the risk of installing malware or malacious programs that end up doing more harm than just what you need.

The best solution is, Utube to Mp3. This site allows you to enter any url of a specific video from most popular online video sites. The site then converts the file to almost any format including, FLV, AVI, MP3, WMV, MOV, MP4 and all you have to do is download the newly converted file! From there you can upload it to any device or leave it on your PC/Mac.

There are no forms or email addresses you have to submit. Its super quick and easy.