Monday 4 February 2008

Lumenlab :: Q Computer :: Q42












Lumelab have released a 42" LCD with a built in PC. Powered by a Core 2 Quad Q9300 with a 1Tb hard drive, it comes wrapped a beautiful handmade aluminum case. A bit on the pricey side a nearly $4000 dollars though.

Lumenlab :: Q Computer :: Q42

LG BH200 Super Blu Player - Reviews by PC Magazine










Probably too late in the game now, but one of the first dual format players out now..


LG BH200 Super Blu Player - Reviews by PC Magazine

Sunday 27 January 2008

Lumin Visual Technologies Multitouch


Control a PC using gestures on this multi touch 42" screen from Lumin Technologies. Expect to see manufactures releasing consumer models in the near future.

Watch the demo video here:
Lumin Visual Technologies AG

Wednesday 23 January 2008

Format War: Blu-ray Domination Pushes Hardware Sales to 93% After CES

Well it looks like we have a clear winner in the HD format war. All I can say is I hope you haven' t brought an HD DVD player.......


Format War: Blu-ray Domination Pushes Hardware Sales to 93% After CES

Sunday 20 January 2008

Poetic Justice: RIAA Website Wiped Clean by “Hackers”

Unknown hacker I salute you, especially the link to the pirate bay!
Brilliant just brilliant.

RIAA Website Wiped Clean by “Hackers” | TorrentFreak

Saturday 19 January 2008

New Blu-ray 2.0 spec makes PS3 the most future-proof player

Looks like early adopters of Blue Ray may be cursing the fact that they didn't just buy a PS3 to play their movies. The PS3 is the only player out now with the capability to be upgraded to the new spec, while older players will be able to play new format discs they will not be able to run the addition content that the 3.0 spec includes.

More info:
New Blu-ray 2.0 spec makes PS3 the most future-proof player

Friday 18 January 2008

Optimus Maximus Keyboard

Using OLED technology, is this the future of keyboards??
Here is a closer look:

http://www.5min.com/Video/Get-to-Know-the-Optimus-Maximus-Keyboard-4234946

Thursday 17 January 2008

Pioneer MEP-7000













Works with Serato and Traktor out the box. Nice.

Sound: Pioneer MEP-7000 and SEP-C1 Software Is Digital DJ Dream, Purists' Nightmare

(source: Gizmodo)

Dell's 24-inch 2408WFP monitor with DisplayPort (and everything else) now available

Sweet full 1080p with every connection under the sun.

The Dell Online Store 2408WFP

Google's Answer to Wikipedia

Google recently announced Knol, a new experimental website that puts information online in a way that encourages authorial attribution. Unlike articles for the popular online encyclopedia Wikipedia, which anyone is free to revise, Knol articles will have individual authors, whose pictures and credentials will be prominently displayed alongside their work....

Read on:Technology Review: Google's Answer to Wikipedia

Wednesday 16 January 2008

DreamHost Overbills Customers

I got a shock yesturday when I got my email statement from Dreamhost for around $200 dollars more than usual. Turns out I wasn't the only one either, but don't worry Homer has been enlisted to explain...

DreamHost Blog » Um, Whoops.

Toying with barcodes

Interesting lecture on different types of barcodes, including an idea to get free beer in germany..


24C3 - Toying with barcodes - #2273

Apple down after Macworld?

Stock down following Steve Jobs Keynote!!

Apple investors miss one more thing - Engadget

Magic: Elite Portable Floor-Rising Screen is Pure Magic

Check it out amazing portable projector screen!

Magic: Elite Portable Floor-Rising Screen is Pure Magic

Tuesday 15 January 2008

Welcome!

Welcome welcome, step right up to Mr Runtime's new and fabulous Technology blog, marvel at the amazing stories he brings you, scream with delight, gasp in awe, and maybe cringe at the shear geekyness of all of this..........

or something.