SHOW #051 - NerdBoyTV INTERNET: SpamArrest

In this episode of NerdBoyTV, Ryan Yee talks about SpamArrest, an Internet service that does a terrific job of keeping pesky spam out of your email Inbox. Works GREAT! For more information, go to http://www.NerdBoyTV.com.

SHOW #050 - NerdBoyTV INTERNET: Animoto (Creating Photo Music Videos)

In this episode of NerdBoyTV, Ryan Yee demos how to turn your digital photos into a stunning music video using the online Internet service, Animoto. Includes a music video that Ryan put together using Animoto.

IT Admin Locks up San Francisco's Network

Report: IT Admin Locks up San Francisco's Network (PC World) by PC World: Yahoo! Tech: "A network administrator has locked up a multimillion dollar computer system for San Francisco that handles sensitive data and is refusing to give police the password, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Monday."

Console wars heat up for 2008: Sony impresses, Microsoft surprises, Nintendo disappoints

Console wars heat up for 2008: "In the two days leading up to the year's biggest video games trade show, E3, it's become something of a tradition that the competing console manufacturers face off in a series of lavish press conferences. Now that 2008's round of announcements, demonstrations, trailers, and posturing are over, which console came out on top?"

After Abandoning ITunes, NBC Shows up on Zune

PC World - Business Center: After Abandoning ITunes, NBC Shows up on Zune: "After a pricing spat with Apple led NBC to pull its video content from iTunes, the broadcaster has struck a deal with Microsoft's Zune online store.

On Tuesday, as part of an announcement about new Zune features, Microsoft planned to say that it will start selling television programs at the Zune store for viewing on its portable music player. NBC is among the broadcasters supplying videos for the service."

How to Sync iTunes with Your Non-iPod Player

PC World - How to Sync iTunes with Your Non-iPod Player: "So your iPod went to that electronics graveyard in the sky, and you replaced it with a non-Apple MP3 player. But your music library still sits inside iTunes, complete with painstakingly crafted playlists that you'd rather not lose. Here's how to sync your iTunes playlist data and music with a non-iPod player."

How to Spruce Up Your Home Videos

PC World - How to Spruce Up Your Home Videos: "You've got a slew of footage of family gatherings or dance recitals. Edit those clips into something you can put in a DVD or show at the next reunion. Follow our quick tips to show you the way."

Polaroids for the Digital Age

PC World - Polaroids for the Digital Age: "Polaroid introduces the PoGo printer, a device that can wirelessly print pics from cell phones, as well as from digital cameras. The PoGo is the first product to take advantage of the company's new 'Zink' ink technology that's incorporated into the paper. This nifty device is a little on the expensive side, but it's great fun printing pics from your phone at a party!"

SHOW #049 - NerdBoyTV GADGET: Motorola MOTOROKR S9 Bluetooth Wireless Headset

On this episode of NerdBoyTV, Ryan Yee introduces Motorola's MOTOROKR S9 Bluetooth Headset. Was recently on sale at T-Mobile for $39.99 (retails for $99)...a HOT buy!

What You Should Know Before you Switch from BlackBerry to iPhone

WebWorkerDaily � Archive What You Should Know Before you Switch from BlackBerry to iPhone �: "Last weekend, I was one of the 1 million who was crazy enough to wait on a 3 hour line to buy an iPhone 3G. Until last Thursday, I was quite content to be a BlackBerry user for the foreseeable future. I really liked my BlackBerry 8800. A lot.

So why the switch? Let’s face it…the iPhone 3G is a mighty fine web working smartphone."

Microsoft launches subscription version of Office

Microsoft launches subscription version of Office : Christopher Null : Yahoo! Tech: "Want Microsoft Office but not at the extreme prices it commands on retail shelves? Microsoft is bringing a subscription-based version of its Office application suite called Equipt to consumers, and sooner than predicted, at a price of $69.99 per year.

Microsoft has previous said the Equipt package will arrive starting in mid-July; rumor has it the official launch date is July 15."

Warner Home Video dropping prices on Blu-ray titles

Warner Home Video dropping prices on Blu-ray titles : Gina Hughes : Yahoo! Tech: "A report on Video Business says that Blu-ray sale may just be around the corner as Warner Home Video plans to launch an aggressive pricing initiative for the fourth quarter. According to the report, Warner sent a newsletter to retailers detailing its plans to launch a rebate program that will go into effect in September."

Hands-on my six favorite iPhone applications

Hands-on my six favorite iPhone applications : Gina Hughes : Yahoo! Tech: "I'm sure many of you are still browsing through the Apple Apps Store, looking for download-worthy applications to install on your phone. It's hard not to download all the freebies, but before you clutter your iPhone's screen, you should keep in mind that some of these applications are nothing but ways to get you sign up for extra services you probably don't need.

Click on the link to see the list of some of the more popular applications being downloaded right now. Some are great, some are not, but all of them deserve some screen space on your iPhone."

Rock Band 2 setlist revealed

Rock Band 2 setlist revealed : Christopher Null : Yahoo! Tech: "84 songs on disc (all master recordings; no cheap covers!). 20 additional, free, downloadable bonus tracks. Rock Band 2 is gonna be huge when it arrives later this year, in both sales and in content."

This is absolutely hilarious!

Those fools at Gizmodo have REALLY lost it this time...being a gadget guy myself, this video really got me to thinkin' (a dangerous thing, indeed). ;-)

Tech takes its place in the garden

Tech takes its place in the garden - DigiGirl- msnbc.com: "“When you look at the methods, container gardening seems to be big right now,” she said. “We sell something called the Earthbox ($65) that has made it extremely easy to grow fresh vegetables just about anywhere, a balcony, a small space on a deck."

Microsoft partners with Netflix on Xbox Live

Microsoft partners with Netflix on Xbox Live - On the Level- msnbc.com: "It’s official. Starting this fall, Xbox 360 owners can stream movies directly from Netflix.

The announcement, which came about midway through Microsoft’s press briefing at E3, an annual video and computer games trade show, confirmed a long-rumored partnership between the two companies."

Seven problems with the new iPhone

Seven problems with the new iPhone : Christopher Null : Yahoo! Tech: "The new iPhone just landed in stores, but already pundits are grumbling about the revised iPhone, based on demos and published specs, about what the new model has failed to fix since the first-gen device.

Yes, we get 3G and GPS, a way to connect to Exchange, and the new app store, but what about everything else? Forbes' Brian Caulfield outlines seven (actually eight) iPhone disappointments, and most of these observations are spot on."

SHOW #048 - NerdBoyTV GADGET: Motorola MOTOROKR S9 Bluetooth Wireless Headset

On this episode of NerdBoyTV, Ryan Yee introduces Motorola's MOTOROKR S9 Bluetooth Headset. Was recently on sale at T-Mobile for $39.99 (retails for $99)...a HOT buy!

Kindle booming at Amazon

Kindle booming at Amazon : Christopher Null : Yahoo! Tech: "Some may find this hard to believe, but the humble Amazon Kindle book reader appears to be a hit. After numerous gripes from early reviewers claiming it was not quite ready for prime time and problems with the Kindle being out of stock during the holiday season, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says the Kindle now comprises a whopping 12 percent of book sales on the site (for books which are available in both print and electronic format).

What's even more phenomenal is that Amazon says that figure was 6 percent only two months ago, indicating an unprecedented doubling of sales in such a short amount of time. Amazon now has 130,000 titles available on the Kindle."

Software for new iPhone benefits current owners

Software for new iPhone benefits current owners - Digital Home- msnbc.com: "You won’t have to buy a new iPhone to get a new iPhone.

Millions of current iPhone owners can download the phone’s free 2.0 software Friday that will let them use Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, as well as access Apple’s new App Store, which 'opened' Thursday, and could ultimately offer thousands of programs.

The App Store, available through Apple's iTunes Store, has more than 500 programs in tow, about 20 percent of them available for free. Many more programs are coming in the weeks and months ahead."

Roku Netflix Player upgrade in the works

Roku Netflix Player upgrade in the works : Christopher Null : Yahoo! Tech: "Has the battle to create a dream product to link online digital media to the TV quietly been won? Despite competition from just about everyone—Vudu, Apple, TiVo, Xbox, and more—humble Roku, which released its Netflix Player set-top box barely over a month ago (making it a distant latecomer to the game), sold out of its first shipment in three weeks. Demand is so strong that the company is air-freighting new units to the U.S. in order to keep up."

Time for a YouTube intervention

Time for a YouTube intervention - Netiquette- msnbc.com: "Last week a judge ordered YouTube to hand over records of every video you and everyone else ever watched on the video-sharing site, plus when you watched it and how many times. This is the latest in Viacom’s copyright battle with Google (of which YouTube is a subsidiary). Viacom wants to prove that the majority of us aren’t watching dramatic gopher remixes for kicks, but instead stealing peeks at blurry clips of Viacom properties such as “The Daily Show” and “Colbert,” helping YouTube get Internet rich on stolen content."

YouTube’s ad revenue short of expectations

YouTube’s ad revenue short of expectations - U.S. business- msnbc.com: "Advertising revenue from YouTube is likely to total about $200 million this year and thus fall short of parent company Google Inc’s expectations, The Wall Street Journal said on Tuesday, citing two sources familiar with the matter."

Newer, Faster, Cheaper iPhone 3G

Personal Technology - WSJ.com: "Apple Inc.'s iPhone has been the world's most influential smart phone since its debut a year ago, widely hailed for its beauty and functionality. It was a true hand-held computer that raised the bar for all its competitors. But that first iPhone had two big drawbacks: It was expensive, and it couldn't access the fastest cellular-phone networks."

SHOW #047 - NerdBoyTV GADGET: Samsung Helix XM Radio

In this episode of NerdBoyTV, Ryan Yee gives high marks to the Samsung Helix XM Radio Portable Player. This is one of the BEST gadgets that NerdBoyTV has reviewed with its easy-to-use features and seamless integration with XM Radio and Napster. Even compared to the ever-popular iPod, the Helix packs quite a lot of punch with over 170 channels and terrific one-button record capability. 5 stars, easy!

Photo tips for the 4th of July

Photo tips for the 4th of July : Christopher Null : Yahoo! Tech: "Friday is the day you get off work to grill meat and watch fireworks explode (oh, and celebrate Independence Day), and that means the camera shutters will be snapping like crazy.

But taking a good picture of your BBQ ribs or a girandole isn't quite as simple as just pointing your camera and pushing the button. Here are five sites full of tips for taking perfect pictures on the Fourth of July and throughout the summer."

Flash-based Ibiza Rhapsody: Is this the iPod nano killer?

Flash-based Ibiza Rhapsody: Is this the iPod nano killer? : Ben Patterson : Yahoo! Tech: "I was a big fan of last year's HDD-based, 30GB Ibiza Rhapsody Wi-Fi music player, and I'm happy to report that the new, 4GB and 8GB Flash versions manage to improve on what was already a good thing, and it looks like it might be giving the iPod nano a run for its money. Read on for my review.

The Ibiza Rhapsody players, which are compatible with Rhapsody's subscription music service, have been flying under the radar ever since they hit stores last fall."

The rising cost of texting

The rising cost of texting - Yahoo! News: "If you thought gas prices were rising too quickly, check out what's been happening to text messaging.

Since 2005, rates to send and receive text messages on all four major carrier networks have doubled from 10 cents to 20 cents per message. This percentage of increase is on par with similar price hikes at the gas pump as crude oil prices skyrocket. In 2005, Americans paid on average about $2.27 per gallon for gas compared with more than $4 a gallon today."