| Today's Top Stories | | #1 | Apple's AirPods toe the line between usefulness and gimmicky | | | By Chris Velazco, Engadget | | | They're not quite ready for public consumption -- the launch is scheduled for next month -- but Apple had plenty of pairs to play with here at its iPhone launch event in San Francisco. As far as first impressions go, the AirPods certainly seem neat enough. Still, do they have the chops to become a must-have for iPhone owners? More»
Why This Matters: What did you think I would lead with? AirPods are two little in-ear weird things that make you look a tech-poser-victim (or like white boogers are coming out of both ears). There are TWO of them to lose separately (maybe they come in sets of three which is why they they're $159). Remember how that filpphone move was so early century (and now it's the hunched-over-peering/poking-your-iPhone position?) Next we will have the "whipping out your AirPods case, taking out two small fiddly-things, wedging each of them precariously in your ears and putting the case away." This is the worst look since "filming with your iPad". On the other hand, here's Forbes making an important point about the paradigm shift and the long-game Apple is chasing with this. -Cynthia Wisehart |
| | #2 | This lightbulb projects Netflix onto any surface | | | By Samuel Burke, CNN Money | | | As consumers continue to shift toward streaming content, Dutch startup Beam Labs is offering up a creative approach that takes the screen out of the equation all together. More»
Why This Matters: Beam started as a Kickstarter about 18 months ago for a clever but very low-resolution device. Now it's a real company with product for sale (still low res). Here's a lot more information from Amazon if you're interested, as well as a couple of decidedly mixed reviews. One reviewer said they paired it with their iPhone alarm and calendar--they wake up to their schedule projected on the bedroom wall. Wow. Don't do that. -Cynthia Wisehart |
| | #3 | Webcast Sept 22: HCDP, HDR, and resolution v. distance | | | SVCOnline | | | Join us as we speak with respected video veteran Chuck Van Dusen about topics including HDCP Pro, why high dynamic range (HDR) has changed the quality conversation, and how to balance variables including resolution, distance, and compression to put the money on the screen where it matters most. More»
Why This Matters: This is free and I can vouch for the content and the speaker. I hope you'll join us. –Cynthia Wisehart |
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