A vote on same-sex marriage in New Jersey may come as soon as tomorrow. The Catholic Bishops and conservative Democrats and Republicans are lobbying to defeat the measure. Will New Jersey do the right thing and vote for human rights? ...
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Monday, December 14, 2009
Gregor Tarjan, designer of the Aeroyacht 110, a superfast 110-ft. catamaran equipped with an Icon A5 exploration airplane, has commissioned Monegasque yachtbuilder Wally to construct the avant-garde craft. Representing the first model of a sleek, new range "embodying the ultimate high-performance, supremely styled world yacht," the Aeroyacht 110 will be one of the largest composite multihulls in the world. As standard equipment the craft will come fitted with a two seat Icon A5 amphibious, retractable and fold-able sports plane, launched and retrieved from a specially designed pod. The yacht, which is expected to do 35 knots at full speed, will be ready for delivery in 2011.
Aeroyacht 110 by Wally Comes with Icon A5 Plane originally appeared on Luxist on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Seagate's Momentus Thin to ship in 160GB / 250GB sizes this January originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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I’m a trivia nut, so I’m a big fan of visual and interactive party games, like Scene It?. That’s why I was excited to find out that Scene It? Movies [iTunes link] is now available for the iPhone.
The hurdle with any handheld version of an existing game is retaining the overall experience, while also making the game accessible from a mobile experience. Scene It? Movies manages to find the right balance, and is a fun, addictive game for the movie fan.
The Scene It? games are largely identified by the fact that they integrate movie clips, thus, it’s important that a mobile game follow suit. The iPhone version functions much like the original: The app streams movie clips before asking a question or series of questions.
Scene It? Movies also has different question types, ranging from matching actors with characters they have played in movies, organizing movies by release date and various puzzled or alternate depictions of a movie. The faster you answer a question, the more points you get.
This game functions as both a single-player and a multi-player game: i.e. You can “pass” the iPhone or iPod touch back and forth between players. That works pretty well, but it would be great if there was some sort of local or Internet device-to-device ability.
After you complete a game, you can post your score to your Facebook page. The whole log-in and connect process happens in-app, which is a nice touch.
I was impressed with the variety of questions and with the high video quality of the clips. At only $0.99 (its introductory price — that might not last), Scene It? Movies is a great way for the iPhone movie fan to have some fun and kill a few minutes.
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Barnes & Noble might be pitching the Nook to the literary set, but it turns out the Android-based dual-screen reader is pretty hacker-friendly as well: both the OS and filesystem are stored on a microSD card. That means the newly-formed crew at nookdevs has already managed to root what they describe as the "generic" Android 1.5 build that's hidden under the Nook's navigation UI, and they say the device can do "everything a rooted Android phone can do." That's certainly intriguing, especially since the Nook has a data-only AT&T 3G modem and WiFi to go along with that capacitive touchscreen and E Ink display -- can you say "potential"?
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Barnes & Noble Nook torn down and rooted -- but still respected originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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It figures that Microsoft would finally give DIY Windows Media Center users the ability to add a Digital Cable Tuner with CableCARD to their PC and now the devices are no where to be found. Since these devices were never actually available to the public, they've always been a little hard to come by, but we have seen 'em for sale from Dell as well as from Cannon PC and even on Sony's site. This entire situation only makes us even more sure that ATI's days in the Digital Cable Tuner business are numbered. What we mean is that there is no doubt that ATI knew this was coming to Windows 7 long before we did, so any company who actually wanted to sell something would have actually had them available at retail by now. One thing is for sure, there is a pent up demand for CableCARD tuners in the Media Center community and a more affordable, more available, option can't get here soon enough. While we wait for the 1st quarter of 2010 to come, you can pay through the nose for one on eBay in the meantime.
Are CableCARD tuners for Media Center sold out everywhere? originally appeared on Engadget HD on Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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While we're normally reticent to trust release dates from retailers as absolute truth, the prominence of this information among a weekly advertisement -- and the fact that the game is getting "World Premiere" treatment on tonight's award show -- puts some confidence in our normally skeptical perception of situations like this. Either way, we're likely to confirm this report's veracity when the VGAs roll this evening.
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GameStop weekly claims UFC Undisputed 2010 'coming May 25' originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Whether making your own lens hood to create custom bokeh, breathing like a sniper to get a blur-free photo, or angling your body to look the best in pictures, we shared some great photography hacks this year.
Software and Photoshop tricks are great, but they're a poor substitution for doing things in-camera. Over the last year we shared a variety of hacks for taking better photos, looking better in photos, and ways to get professional results without spending your rent money on camera accessories.
Create Your Own Bokeh for Beautiful Photo Effects
What's a bokeh you say? It's that oh-so-wonderful fuzziness in the background of photographs with a shallow depth of field and accompanying starry highlights. You can create you own bokeh effects with a little craftiness.
Position Your Tongue Properly to Look Good in Photos
We live in a culture of oversharing, so odds are someone, somewhere will be snapping and posting photos taken of you at various events. To help ensure you look your best, heed where you position your tongue.
Take Better Pictures by Treating Your Still Camera Like It's Video
People often lament that they "just missed it!" upon seeing they failed to capture a pivotal moment in the action. You can avoid missing the action by treating your still camera like a video camera.
Avoid Mediocre Portraits with These Tricks
You have a camera and a willing subject, but you're not sure how to break your portraits out of the flat blandness that plagues many snapshots. Avoid boring compositions with these tips.
Set Up a High Speed Photography Studio in Your Garage
Many a photography enthusiast has assumed the equipment necessary is far too expensive for quality high speed photography captures. A high speed capture studio on the cheap can be had with this handy guide.
Create Abstract Light Art by Snapping a Camera-Toss Photo
Making abstract wallpaper and gorgeous slow-exposure shots doesn't require a bunch of design apps or photography lessons. Learn how to literally toss your camera to make abstract light art.
Be A Better Photographer On Vacation
Whether you head 30 or 3000 miles away, you'll want to bring back great photos of your vacation. The New York Times posts questions and answers on how to achieve great vacation photos.
Take Better Self-Portraits
Taking a good self-portrait is both a handy skill and a way to expand your photographic repertoire. Save your next profile picture from the camera-held-at-arms-length cliche with these tips.
DIY Tennis Ball Photography Stabilization Unit
DIY web site Instructables details how to make an image stabilizing unit to supplement your steady hand using a tennis ball and a few nuts and bolts.
Shoot Better Nighttime Pictures
Daytime photo tricks don't always translate when you're trying to capture the perfect night shot. The Photography Bay web site outlines tips for taking a stellar post-sunset shot without relying on a tripod or expensive flash system.
Be More Photogenic by Forgetting About the Camera
When the camera comes out, a lot of people instinctively declare that they look awful in pictures. Learn how to be more photogenic and put your best face forward.
Breathe Like a Sniper to Take Better Photos in Low Light
Steady hands are critical to taking low light photographs. Breath like a sniper to make sure you snap the shot when your hand is least jittery.
Create a Basic Ring Flash
If the DIY Fiber Optic Ring Flash we wrote about required too many specialist parts for your taste, check out this much simpler remix. The construction is easy and done with common household items.
Use Composition Rules to Take Better Photos
Photography is a creative art, no doubt, but creative doesn't mean doing everything willy-nilly however you want. Use these basic rules of composition to give your photos an extra boost of visual appeal.
DIY Beauty Dish Enhances Your Portraits
Beauty dishes are great flash modifiers for portrait photographs, but even a cheap model will set you back at least $100. Skip it—a surprisingly effective DIY beauty dish costs less than $20.
Create Stunning High Dynamic Range (HDR) Photos
Gizmodo's John Mahoney explains how to take high dynamic range (HDR) photos so that the results of your photograph more accurately recreate what you were seeing when you snapped the shutter.
Create Studio Quality Photos Using Natural Light
You don't need a blockbuster budget to get high-quality light for your portraits. By coaxing the sun to help in your photographic endeavors, you can create stunning portraits on a tiny budget.
Make a DIY Photography Light Box with K'Nex
Lightboxes aren't just for the professionals any longer. Using them to illuminate your Craigslist and eBay listings can help make a sale, and amateur photogs can get professional-looking shots with one. Create your own using K'nex and a little know how.
Take Great Panoramic Pictures with Any Camera
Panoramic software has come a long way toward making panoramic images child's work. Great software or not, there's no substitution for good source material. Take better panoramic pictures with these tips
Take Better Pictures by Studying Studio Layouts
Whether you're interested in learning more about lighting to add to your photography skill set or you're just curious how proper studio lighting works, this handy guide will provide some photo-enhancing insight.
DIY Tilt-Shift Photography Lens
Tilt-shift lenses create a great miniature effect on photographs of everyday things. The problem? These specialized lenses are insanely expensive (think $1,000 range). This video from Make demonstrates how to make a DIY tilt-shift lens on the cheap.
Take Awesome Sunset Photographs
Sunsets are one of nature's more spectacular displays, and a good one is worth preserving with a photograph. Take pictures that will capture the perfect dusk moment with these photography tips.
Create a Flash Diffuser Using An Empty Cigarette Packet
The right flash can make or break your shot. Unfortunately, not all built-in flashes are created equal. DIY web site Instructables demonstrates how to create a worthy on-the-spot flash diffuser using an empty cigarette packet.
Make a DIY Macro Lens from Old Binoculars
Have a favorite photography-related hack from 2009 that wasn't featured here? Let's hear about it in the comments.
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