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May 31, 2006
The Streaming Suitcase
The Streaming Suitcase
Aww.. I thought it was going to be a suitcase that streamed but it is almost as good: A series of manuals, published under a Creative Commons license for streaming. Includes streaming audio and video on Linux, streaming with PD and of course MacOS and Windows Media streaming.
From the site:
Welcome! The Streaming Suitcase is a resource for those wanting to learn to stream. The material is all licensed under Creative Commons and is free to download and distribute.
Thanks Scott!
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May 29, 2006
Command Line QuickTime Goodness
qp: Command Line QuickTime Player
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May 28, 2006
Yippee!
FMJ - Freedom for Media in Java
From the site:
FMJ is an open-source project with the goal of providing a replacement/alternative to Java Media Framework (JMF).
JMF is still dead in the water, despite some folks from Sun making a little bit of noise a couple of months back. Let's hope this effort keeps it going.
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May 27, 2006
Broadcast Your Podcast
BROADCAST YOUR PODCAST
From the site:
BYP offers podcasters the chance to transmit their podcasts on FM. BYP units are handmade FM transmitters made by BYP following the circuit design of micro radio pioneer Tetsuo Kogawa. By connecting a BYP unit to your computer or mp3 player podcasts can be transmitted on FM to your neighbourhood.
Originally found on SmartMobs.. Thanks Alex!
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Java to JavaScript.. Crazy
Google Cleans Ajax for Java
Very interesting.. Will have to give it a shot..
From the article:
The Google Web Toolkit (GWT) released this week is a framework that converts a standard Java application into Ajax that will work in all browsers.
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Community Funding of Video Blogging
I like the concept.. A bit like turning video blogging into a sustainable "public medium". Maybe.
Would like it even better if the creative output of this was Creative Commons licensed, perhaps Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License would be appropriate.
From the site:
Have Money Will Vlog? What’s the deal?
Many good projects need only action to be successful. With the distribution of the internet, a person with a good video project can be seen by thousands of people. But some ideas need money.
Money for equipment.
Money for travel.
Money for time.
Traditional artists can apply for grants to make their work. Have Money Will Vlog supports videobloggers trying to do the amazing. The power of the community can fund projects on a regular basis. You easily spend $10 or more everytime you go out to see a movie…so consider donating $10 a month to a videoblog project. If we have 100 people that give $10 a month, that’s $1000. Let’s energize creators.
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The War Tapes, Opening Soon
The War Tapes: The War Tapes Opens in NYC June 2!
I saw and early cut of this and must say that it was incredibly moving and left me feeling very conflicted. War is definitely not pretty and this film shows that along with the human side. Want to know what is really happening in Iraq (from a service man's perspective), see this.
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Net Neutrality takes a step forward
Free Press : House Judiciary Passes Net Neutrality Bill
I love how AT&T is trying to spin this:
“While we are disappointed that the Judiciary Committee chose to move toward regulating the Internet, we are pleased that the majority of the majority recognized that this legislation would deter investment in our nation’s broadband infrastructure,” said Tim McKone, AT&T executive vice president federal relations, in a prepared statement. “We are optimistic that the majority in Congress will see this legislation as an attempt to solve a problem that does not exist, and will instead focus on bringing choice to consumers by passing video choice legislation.”
"the majority of the majority" .. That is nonsense.
"will instead focus on bringing choice to consumers by passing video choice legislation" .. Now there is a problem that doesn't exist!
Wake-up!
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May 26, 2006
Poor Earth..
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May 23, 2006
Shamless self promotion
mobvcasting
Lot's of new videos on my vlog! Check'em out.. ;-)
Oh yeah, I updated my WordPress QuickTime embedding plugin.
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Big Games Festival in NYC
Come Out
From the site:
The Come Out & Play Festival is a street games fesitval dedicated to exploring new styles of games and play.
Will be held in New York City September 22-24.
Cool.. Can't wait to play the games!
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P2P on Mobile Phones
Symella, a Gnutella client for Symbian Smartphones
Listening to a presentation about this now. Pretty interesting but will have to wait to get back to NYC before I can try it (data isn't working in Europe for me).
From the site:
Symella is a Gnutella client for Symbian smartphones. Gnutella is a Peer-to-Peer file sharing network system with many clients (and servers) available on various desktop operating systems (for desktop Gnutella clients check out this site).
It is used for exchanging files, especially music, MP3 files. Because mobile phones have limited bandwidth and small memory cards, this client focuses only for downloading, not sharing. It is available on Series 60 and Series 80.
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PUTools: Python Utility Tools for PyS60
S60 Python
Series 60 Python tools, Including the very useful push (Python Utility Shell). Can't wait to give it a shot (too bad it isn't for Java ;-) Perhaps Mobile Processing will do something similar)
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May 21, 2006
ion - and iondb - v. nice!
People With Ideas ion 1.0 RC3 and iondb.com
Just had a short opportunity to try out the new ion and iondb. Haven't had a chance to get some heavy usage but right off the bat the webstart is great! The db is fantastic as well, sharing what you are watching with others is one of the first steps to making video on the internet more social and community orientated. Keep going!
One of these days I will contribute a bit back to this project.
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Protesting the telco money machines
National Day of Out(R)age | Save Access
Not only are the telcos giving over your call records to the NSA but public access and the like are in trouble with National Video Franchising legislation in consideration by Congress being pushed by the telcos.
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May 19, 2006
How to Build a Video Podcast in 3 Steps
Streamingmedia.com: How to Build a Video Podcast in 3 Steps
Haven't read it fully but looks to be a good resource..
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A Pure Java Phone..
Sun blesses Java phone
With a nice set of libraries.. Might have to get me one of these :-)
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Nokia 770 getting an upgrade
Nokia, Google Detail Linux Tablet Collaboration
From the article:
Nokia says it will ship a firmware upgrade for existing and new 770 Internet tablet owners. The OS 2006 upgrade, expected this quarter, will bring better memory performance and a "refreshed look." It will also feature VOIP capabilities and a pre-installed Google Talk client with a full-screen "finger" keyboard
Wish they would release it already! Can you tell, I am anxious ;-)
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QuickTime Movie Export for Processing
Daniel Shiffman >> MovieMaker Processing Library
Dan put up a movie export library for Processing.. Cool!
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Colbert Roasts Bush
Colbert Roasts President Bush - 2006 White House Correspondents Dinner - Google Video
Slightly dated, I know but Colbert has some guts!
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Place Shifting on Mobile Devices
PDAStreet: News: Placeshifting: Carrier Friend or Foe?
Will things like this convince the carriers that they should be just that, carriers and let people do what they will with the networks (oh my god, let people do what they want on OUR network, that's crazy..! wait a minute, isn't that how the internet became so useful?)
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Cool Hunting at the ITP Show
Cool Hunting Video: ITP Spring Show 2006
For those of you wondering what I do all day every day, check out this video of the ITP Spring Show from Cool Hunting. Very nicely produced!
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May 16, 2006
Quick Beyond Broadcast write-up in Wired
Wired News: Brave New World for Public Media
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