What will XBOX Live do now?

After a long and hard last few weeks with XBOX Live being up and down. There has been a class action lawsuit file against them.

Lawsuit Accuses Microsoft of breach of contract, breach of warranty, and negligent misrepresentation for not better warning subscribers that the service could suffer the kind of outages. These outages have been going on for quite some time. A few weeks in fact.

Earlier this week Major Nelson who is working in Xbox and has a podcast stated that "the pending outcome of the lawsuit means no more updates can be given to the users and paying customers. The progress of the repair is forcing Microsoft to be quite about it." The podcast that Major Nelson talks about this is:

Show #263 The one after CES

Does that mean Mommy is keep the child quite over this? I think so. I think Microsoft should be made to talk about this. This is customer rights and information and we have the right no know what is going on. We after all are paying for the service if your a Gold Member? Silver well you aren't paying for the service so you really don't have any rights. I think the government should step in and make them tell the truth. They have an obligation to the public whether they like it or not. Please leave comments on what you think!

CES-TPN-2008-01-09-POD CES 2008 Day 3 Pick of the Day

Day Three coverage comes to you from the Zune Section of the Microsoft booth. Big thanks to the Zune team for letting us film this in a section of their booth. Check out the podcast suport on the Zune.

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MyDreamFlyer.com
Plantronic Virtual Phone Booth
Asoka Power Line PlugLink AV 9164
My Theater Acoustic Panels
i-sobot
Sanyo HD 1000 HDMI Camera

CES-TPN-2008-01-09_02 Wednesday Plan for CES

The morning breakfast planning discussion was about one third planning and two thirds philosophy. Todd and I are pretty open in discussion on lessons learned in covering this CES, and the need for flexibility as the technology and coverage plan changes in realtime. Todd and Andy talk about how difficult it is to actaully send off these videos and editing them!! Thanks Todd and Andy, I hope today you get some great sleep. I can't wait to see what they put up on the website when they get home!! ;)



Here's what Andy is talking about hitting the wall on the back channel:

CES-TPN-2008-01-09_06 Panasonic Talent on the Main LVCC

Panasonic and HD TV's did a show at CES 2008 about the the HD Experience. I love the video and the performance by some of the Talented people who did a great show. Thanks Andy McCaskey and Todd for this little video.

CES-TPN-2008-01-09_05 Prep for Todd's FoxNews Interview

Todd was on the internet streamed edition of Fox News - so during the prep we had a chance to look at their field production equipment. Andy McCaskey interviews some of the production people on how they shoot there streamed shows!! I thought it was a fascinating what the difference was between FOX NEWS and Todd production schemes. Check it out!

CES-TPN-2008-01-08_06 Blu-Ray Triumphant

As most of you know about the Blu-ray and HD DVD players. The article that I'm referring to is:

Warner goes Blu-ray exclusive, delivering crushing blow to HD DVD

I thought people would get a kick out of this Video about HD DVD and Blu-ray. Andy McCaskey from Slashdotreviews does a video about this. Take a look. Enjoy!

CES-TPN-2008-01-07-POD CES 2008 Day 2 Pick of the Day

Todd from Geek News Central and Andy McCaskey from Slashdotreview spend day two at the Consumer Electronics Show and come up with a great assortment of products and innovative technology. Here are some of there picks for Day 2.



Picks of the Day are:
Steadicam
D-Link Secure Spot
D-Link Wifi Digital Frame
IO Gear FVM for DVI
Tune Up Media
xDock HD

CES-TPN-2008-01-08_01 Breakfast Planning for Day 2

Andy And Todd talk about there Day number 2 at CES and how they are going to do it. Planning logistics and have the inform viewers like you getting involved in CES. Great Job Todd And Andy.

Veronica Belmont Talks about the DLP Curve Screen - - Looks Sweet!!

Veronica Belmont, And Engadget Daily talking about a DLP Rear Screen Projection screen. I think it is a sweet looking monitor!! I would love to play some cool FPS games on this little screen of theres. Check it out yourself!!

CES 2008 Bill Gates Last Day at the Office!!

I throughly enjoyed this one and thought everyone else would too!! Enjoy!!

CES-TPN-2008-01-07-POD CES 2008 Tech Podcast Network Pick of the Day

Andy from Slashdotreview.com and Todd from Geek News Central has searched the halls of CES today and have came with our top product picks and our Pick of the Day.

Check Day 1 Coverage of the Consumer Electronics Show coverage provided by the Tech Podcast Network at TechPodcasts.com. Here They've found the some awesome stuff check it out!! Great Job Todd and Andy!!

Companies Featured:
SpeechGear
CallPod
WildCharge
BugLabs
SmartRestart
VieVu

CES-TPN2008-01-07_01 Breakfast at Venitian

The opening day of CES is the mob scene that will be reflected in the traffic, so Todd and Andy adopt a different strategy - based on trips that took over an hour on the bus in previous years. We leave at 7:00, eat at the Ventian and then walk through the casino to the Sands Convention Center.

CES-TPN-2008-01-06-03 EPOS Digital Pen

Having a pen remember what you write. You can have it remember up to 1000 pages on one sitting and then download it via an USB to the computer. You have to see this thing, I think it is the best thing out there for the bloggers or even journalist. Brought to you by Todd Cochran. Another good find. Keep up the good work guys.

CES-TPN2008-01-06_5 Bloghaus and a Zune Demo

This little video is talking to Rob Greenie, he is the Zune Podcast Programmer for Microsoft. Todd Cochran and Andy McCaskey talks to him about the 80 GB Zune. You might hear some other stuff in this video. Go Todd, Go Andy. I hope you enjoy it and Keep checking this site from day to day for more great videos from our men in the field.

CES-TPN-2008-01-06-02 OQO Ultra Mobile Pc

How would you like to be able to take your PC anywhere well you can take your actually PC. You however can take a small portable PC with you almost like a phone to any meeting and it runs all your windows application without the need of a big bulk of a laptop. It comes with an EVDO with either Sprint or Verizon Wireless. It can be used as a streaming device to the web. It's quite capable of using a web camera. check it out.

CES 2008 Keynote Talks. What Bill talked about in the keynote!

Defining Tomorrow Technology

Gary Comes on first. He talks about the coming of CES and what to expect. Talks about the 4 days of CES. Gary talks about Basic, don't you remember how you use to use that to make programs by typing in commands one line at a time. Before Bill comes on, they sing "Do you believe in Magic" Showing you the products of Microsoft.

Hey all here's what I've saw Bill talk about on his Keynote:

on the Screen was:

The Next Digital Decade

Video Bill Gates Last Day!!

Bill Balmer talks about his last day.
Kevin Turner also talks on the Video
Hillary Clinton has some humorous lines.

Bill talks about getting Software Driven information and making Website having richer and smoother look. He Also went into talk about the past about Handheld PC, and AutoPC and what is to come Media Room. Bill talks about the transition of him leaving his Job.

He then talks about software advances in eduction, and healthcare. He wants to connect people with application for all possible computer platforms with HD experiences and projections. He wants to make it an easily ways to connect people, and to use 3d Environments on the web. He talk about service sonnected ideas application driven and Natural User Interface (touch, speech, and sight). In which he wants to make it less intrusive and more better for people and easier to use.

Now here we come with Windows Platform and he talks about it being a building block. I'm to the point on Vista not being the best yet he thinks it will be a building block. All it's been is trouble with a capital "T". He wants to make windows Portable and Stylish. I don't believe this but Bill talks about Windows Live and having 420 million users, I do know that is a lot of people but that is all just statistical.

Vista improvements and all -- What Improvements

Mira Krammer comes on and talks about Windows Live. What you can do with live is Calendar events, photos, email address lookup, photo gallary Space, Video Searches and much more when it comes to Windows Live. Invites Bill to an Event and tells him to buy a snowboard.

Bill talks about Windows Live and how he can buy a Snowboard and how Silverlight has some unique Capabilities in that Aspect.

Bill talks Designing the NBC online Video 2008 Olympics and how that will impact our lives. MSN and NBC have teamed up to stream the Olympics 2008 using Silverlight as there platform of choice.

Robbie Bach then comes on stage talking about Vista and Windows Gaming. So here we are talking about Vista and is it a truely a gaming system. I think not we have been having problem with this from the get go. Directx 10 is not even working right, most games aren't even capatible with Vista and they claim it's a gaming system. Well I can go on longer but I have to get this done and go to sleep.

He then talks about ABC and Disney that will be on XBOX 360 Live. He talks about the Movie company MGM studios will be on XBOX Live (Rocky and Terminator and many more). He goes on to talk about Mediacenter Extender through TV and the XBOX. He wants to tell us Samsung and HP have come into making new Extenders for Microsoft as a 3rd party maker. Robbie talks about MediaRoom having 1 million television screens on its service. I Like the idea but I think it could be better. He talks about how DVR anywhere will help you watch Showtime, TNT, and CNN and that the British Telecom will incorporate XBOX360 and make it a settop box.

Bill talks about the Zune but I missed that part. so we will skip and go to the next part.

The Future of Microsoft, which is Visual Recognition. Bill shows us how it will be used in the future and that is so amazing. Oh and Robbie Owes Bill 20 bucks and they have a Guitar dual.

Robbie brings on TipperQueen Kelly Lion, the Guitar Hero queen who won from the game.

Bill of course has to out do him so he brings on Slash Velvet Revolver and guess who wins!!

As you can tell, I watched what I could and loved it. I do have to give credit to a friend her site is Tanjents.com she helped with capturing the video and sending to me. Thanks Barb. Hope you enjoyed this little information of what they talked about!! I know I did!! Yes I've got it wrong, sorry Barb, I was half asleep. ;)

Find Me Spot Satellite Messenger plus Global 911

Spot is a product you are going to want to keep your eyes on. This device allows you to communicate from anywhere in the world. Imagine you are in the Sahara and you want to leave a message to family and friends that you are ok.

Imagine that you are crossing the ocean alone and want someone to track you. Well Spot Satellite Messenger allows your position to be updated every 10 minutes and if you get in trouble Globall 911 is available.

The folks at FindMeSpot.com have contracted with a global rescue company that will come get you need help or give local authorities your location.

This device is what I consider a must for those that have para-gliders or any other sportsman or outdoor person that wants to be found, send a message, be rescued you name it. The price is so cheap no family that goes on a camping trip where cell coverage is not available needs one.

The unit cost 149.95 and a yearly fee of $99.95 check their company out at findmespot.com
[Via Blip.Tv and Geek News Central]

Well I really didn't know how to explain it. With that said I'd just let Todd explain it in his post!! I love the idea of having a way for someone to find me if I was in trouble though. I wanted to share this with everyone else!! Great Job Todd!!

CES-TPN2008-01-06_1 What's In the Bag

Todd Cochran and Andy McCaskey are having a breakfast discussion on what we are learning about video editing, codecs and uploading. The HD production process for the official TPN videos. Why the titles on the back channel are analog - to the max.

Thanks Guys.

I thought this was an interesting discussion on how they are doing the interviews and all!! Check it out!!

CES-TPN-2008-01-05-6 Yoggie Security Systems Pentagon Level Security in a USB Stick

This is from the CES 2008. Todd Cochran, Interviews Yoggie Security Systems about there USB Security suite that protects your system and makes it Faster. Thanks Todd.

Yoggie Security Systems Pentagon Level Security in a USB Stick. What if I told you that you could remove all virus protection from your computer. Disable any firewals and replace all of that technology with a USB stick that would re-route your internet connection through the Gatekeeper Pico card and provide you the same level of protection.

Yoggie Security has a new device that they claim does just that. Their thought is you can remove all of the spyware, virus and firewall protection software and have a faster computer by protecting your computer with their USB
[Via Todd Cochran and Blip.tv]

Kreative Power From CES 2008

How would you like to be able to have this little puppy down at your feet. This is such a cool looking powersupply. Thanks Todd and Andy McCaskey for the information you're getting from CES 2008. This little product is the Kreative Power, it is a multi-plugged power outlet in a circle. Check out the video, for more information.

GNC-2008-01-05-2 #335 Kreative Power Strips