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Month: September 2010 (page 2 of 5)

Experience the TÖKEN: Multitouch Gone Awesome

Token Experience Multitouch Music Technology

I’m a music nut. Are you a music nut? We’re all technology nuts, here — and when the two combine… well, let’s just say it makes me happy. This afternoon, my friend and fellow music/tech geek Eric — also known as my business partner — sent me something fantastic that I had to share with you. I want one! If you haven’t come across it already, allow me to introduce you to Töken, a “multitouch technology platform” that was made to bring live music performance to an entirely new level.

Töken was created by Rodrigo Campos Santiago of Chile. It’s a prototype; not for sale, not even in production, but just begging for an audience. I’m not kidding when I say I want one — and my mind boggles when I think what could happen if Timbaland got hold of one. Check out the video below for a sample, and visit the Vimeo site for more Töken and some other fun multitouch tech vids.

Awesome!

Töken Experience [TökenExperience]


FREE: Stream Music and Movies from Computer to iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch – and Access Files Too – with ZumoCast

ZumoCast Streams Music, Movies, Files from Computer to iDevice

If you want an easy way to stream media from your home computer to your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad, and want it to be free, you’re going to want to check out ZumoCast. It appeared in the app store on September 8th, and it has been awesome ever since! Read more


Netflix Streaming Comes to Canada (Mostly)

Netflix Canada Lacks Content | 40Tech

After a (very) long wait, Netflix has finally opened up in Canada. Well, mostly, anyway. For starters, the Canadian arm of the service is streaming only, no delivery, so that that immediately cuts down the amount of possible content available to Canadians. That was just the first content cut, however… Canadian usage rights for entertainment content have always been an added difficulty with any mainstream media service, and Netflix proves to be no different. Even though the service has finally found its way to Canada, when Hulu, Pandora, and even YouTube content is still restricted, the selection of movies and television episodes have been met with groans of disappointment by many.

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Speed Up a Windows Install By Downloading and Installing Several Apps in One Bundle

ninite

Setting up a new or reformated computer can be a real pain in the neck.  Part of the difficulty comes from having to download and install numerous programs.  Tech and Life has a nice overview of three sites that make that process easier, by allowing you bundle programs for download and installation.  The sites are Ninite, AllMyApps, and Smart Installer Pack.  For example, you could decide to download Skype, Firefox, Pidgin, and Open Office in one take.  Head on over to Tech and Life for a look at the three services, including a tally of the number of apps available with each service.

Speed up a Windows install or reinstall with a software installer [Tech and Life]


How to Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network Using a Spare Router as a Wireless Access Point

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If your wireless router doesn’t give you the coverage that you need, or if you want to broadcast your Wireless N and Wireless G signals from different devices for speed purposes, then you should consider setting up a wireless access point.  You may not need to purchase additional hardware, as a spare wireless router sitting around your house may do the trick.

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