∞
Listen to me on Hawk Talk Podcast
I got to sit down and talk with John Hawkins of 9seeds for his new show Hawk Talk Podcast. We discussed a bunch of stuff in the 45 minutes we talked (I think we pushed in about 2 hours of content in that 45 mins, crazy!)
We discussed my history of podcasting, web development and working at a church as their IT manager. I had an awesome time talking with him and I hope you enjoy listening to it.
∞
Simply Spoilers Podcast
I’ve hosted a few podcasts over the last few years and I’m looking to add another one to my list. WPwatercooler, my most recent one has gone strong for the last 90+ episodes and has been a joy each week to record. I’ve wanted to start a new one with a non technical slant yet something I can have fun with. The technical stuff is fun to me but that’s easy, I wanted to do something that is a bit outside of that.
∞
Video recording how I record a WordPress meetups
Tomorrow I’ll be documenting with video how I go about recording the meetups I attend over at OC WordPress. I’ll be doing this using my Google Glass and will go step by step about how I end up recording our meetups. I hope to show the various steps and places that need some improvement. I hope someone learns from it since I’ll be posting it over at my WPMedia.Pro website.
∞
Chromecast: stream local content? Not yet.
Devices nowadays come with rules, restrictions and other things that the hacking community isn’t too keen on. Developer of AllCast AKA AirCast Koushik Dutta made an announcement stating the following regarding his app and Chromecast:
Heads up. Google’s latest Chromecast update intentionally breaks AllCast. They disabled ‘video_playback’ support from the ChromeCast application.
Given that this is the second time they’ve purposefully removed/disabled[1] the ability to play media from external sources, it confirms some of my suspicions that I have had about the Chromecast developer program:
∞
Gold new iPhone: is Apple leaning more Goldfinger or Goldmember?
If Apple and Tim Cook really are to milk another year out of the same old iPhone hardware motif they’ve been using since April 2010, they’re going to need help. And that means Cook starring in a Goldmember sequel, so to speak, as the by-now-familiar iPhone 5S is set to come in a gold backed version in the name of keeping things stirred up. Goldmember was the Austin Powers sequel which looked and felt a lot like its predecessor.
∞
iOS 7 beta 7 download: Apple collects iRadio tools
Apple sent email to streaming internet radio stations requesting that they submit cover art to be used in iTunes ahead of the release of iOS 7 beta 7 which is expected to include a more fully fleshed out implementation of iTunes Radio. It looks like that Apple will be featuring streaming music stations on iPhone, iPad most likely on iOS7 when it is released later this year. Apple stated below that the cover art they are requesting won’t be displayed currently, and this will be used in the future.
∞
Downcast Podcast App available for iPad, iPhone, Mac OS X
Downcast has been available for iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) for some time now but recently they released it for Mac OS X. Downcast on the Mac allows you to download, play and sync all of your favorite podcasts.
Downcast comes with the following features: Search, subscribe to and download audio and video podcasts Manually subscribe to podcasts via URL Download podcasts automatically (including resuming downloads) Browse and download older podcast episodes Auto-update podcast feeds based on schedule Settings for auto-download and episode retention (globally and per-podcast) Import and export podcast feeds via OPML Import supported audio/video media files Support for password-protected feeds Create and edit smart playlists View podcast details and episode show notes Rename podcast subscription names iCloud Syncing One of the killer features is iCloud Syncing, which if you are like me and have used Downcast on the iPhone it enables you to instantly sync your podcasts from your iOS device to your Mac using iCloud.
∞
Google Glass XE8 update: Google Now, volume control
Another month, another Google Glass XE update.
#Hashtags in captions Now explorers can tag their shared pictures and videos. You can add one by saying “hashtag happy” becomes “#happy.” It’s worthwhile noting that all captions through Glass are also tagged with “#throughglass” automatically.
Video player Tap a video to play it. Tap again to pause. Swipe backward to rewind, or swipe forward to skip around.
Post an update or take a note Explorers can now submit updates to Path by saying “ok glass, post an update.
∞
iOS 7 Beta 6 download arrives for iPad and iPhone before GM
Apple has released the iOS 7 beta 6 download for iPhone and iPad, it seems like beta 5 was just released and it weighs in significantly smaller than its predecessor. This version is most likely the final seed in which Apple will be seeding a GM (gold master) version sometime around September 5th based on years past with their release flow. The GM is typically the software that is released to the public which will happen in the month of September.
∞
D23 Expo 2013: Animatronic Hatbox Ghost makes its appearance
This weekend at D23 Expo in Anaheim California the Hatbox Ghost, a legend in Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion lore was brought to life for this special event. Inside the Magic explains the history of The Hatbox Ghost.
“The Hatbox Ghost is the most notorious resident of the Haunted Mansion, standing in the ride’s attic scene for merely a week or two when it first opened on August 9, 1969, showcasing a special effect that made his head disappear and reappear in the hatbox that he was holding.
∞
Recap of Under The Dome: Episode 7 Imperfect Circles
Tonight on Under the Dome on an episode called “Imperfect Circles”, will the secrets of the dome be revealed? Here’s a recap of what happened this week..
Recap of Under The Dome: Episode 7 Imperfect Circles originally appeared on Stabley Times on August 9, 2013.
Author informationJason TuckerWeb Developer at Tucker ProJason Tucker is a web developer, systems administrator and a father of three. Jason owns Tucker.Pro a web development company and is host of WPwatercooler a weekly WordPress web development and design YouTube channel and podcast.
∞
Feedly Paid Pro Version: Search, Evernote, Secure HTTPS
Feedly has launched a Pro version of its otherwise free service where they did a limited promotion selling a lifetime license. For $5/mo or $45/yr, users can upgrade to “Feedly Pro”, this included four new features: search, Evernote integration, premium support, and HTTPS. The latter has been missed from the Google Reader days. Earlier this year Google announced that they were to sunset Google Reader, after Reader left the scene quite a few alternative readers came to surface and a few of them have already died out.
∞
Amazon Instant Video goes down as Jeff Bezos buys Washington Post
Monday evening on the west coast Amazon Instant Video seems to be down with no status update on their official twitter account. Samsung TV app reports that subscribers should contact Amazon directly at 1-877-442-1958. When the number is dialed callers are told that they are experiencing an outage and that technicians are working to resolve the issue. Xbox 360 streaming error code IN1001. And it all comes amid the seemingly unrelated news that Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos just bought the Washington Post.
∞
WordPress 3.6 “Oscar” version released: advanced autosave, Spotify
The latest version of WordPress, version 3.6, is now available and includes a beautiful new blog-centric theme, autosave and post locking, a redesigned revision browser, native support for audio and video embeds, and improved integrations with Spotify, Rdio, and SoundCloud.
Matt Mullenweg Co-Founder of WordPress speaking about the future of WordPress at WordCamp San Francisco 2013.
New features in the WordPress 3.6 “Oscar” release The new Twenty Thirteen theme inspired by modern art puts focus on your content with a colorful, single-column design made for media-rich blogging.
∞
Google Glass privacy controversy: all it needs is a little red light
There has been a lot of discussion lately on the Glass Explorers community on Google+ about the on-board camera Google Glass. The discussions I’m interested in particularly have to do with the idea of having a red light on Glass to indicate that the camera is recording video. We’ve all seen these lights on various cameras through the years and didn’t think much of them. When smartphones came out no one really noticed how the camera didn’t have a red status light next to the lens.
∞
Google Glass XE7 software update expands search features (video)
Google this week released the Google Glass XE7 software update to the Google Glass Explorers devices. Last month’s XE6 update they improved the camera. This month they are powering up the voice experience, taking their first steps on the web and helping us communicate better with the people we care about.
More voice instructions They added more hands free commands such as “ok glass, read aloud”, “ok glass, reply” and “ok glass, answer call”
∞
VLC app for iPhone returns to App Store after two years
After two years of being removed from the Apple iOS App Store VLC returns with even more features as you recall the Denis-Courmont of VLC posted the following on their blog when it was removed:
On January 7th (2011), Apple removed VLC media player from its application store for iDevices. Thus the incompatibility between the GNU General Public License and the AppStore terms of use is resolved – the hard way.
∞
Is Google Glass more iPhone compatible after X6 software update?
Walking into the Google Binocular building in Venice Beach CA to plop down $1600 a few weeks back I knew going in that Glass wasn’t going to work 100% with my iPhone 4S, but I was ok with that. Why was I ok? Innovation. I’ve been a trailblazer, an early adopter, someone who takes technological challenges head on. With that said I knew that Glass would be very rough at first, that they would iterate, redesign and just “play” until they get it right.
∞
First day impressions of Google Glass Explorer Edition
Two weeks ago I was notified by Google Glass team that my Glass was available for me to purchase and pickup. Using their website I selected the date June 8th at 11am and the location closest to me, Venice Beach CA. The days leading up to my Glass pickup day involved me doing more and more research on how glass works and how I can use it in various capacities. A web developer friend of mine and I have been working on a few projects and getting all of our API code in place.
∞
My last day before Google Glass: tomorrow I become a Glasshole
Today is my last day without Google Glass. It was a very busy day for me, a day that I wished I already had my Glass. Earlier this year I as accepted in the #ifihadglass Twitter and Google+ contest and recently paid for my Google Glass. Today is the day I’ll be picking them up in Venice Beach. Today got me thinking about some ways that I could have used Glass to capture and share the various events I was involved in today.
∞
Apple vs Google vs Microsoft: living across three technology universes
There have always been a couple different technology camps that have been out there. Primarily it’s been Microsoft and Apple, but a third player is getting more and more involved and that’s Google. It’s interesting to me to see how these three different companies are either interacting with one another or not interacting with one another at all, and just the level of interaction that’s happening. Now mind you there are a few different ways of going about things.
∞
Hidden Google Glass features include wink, video knobs, web browsing
Zhuowei Zhang over on his GitHub page has begun doing some work with the Labs hidden feature of Google Glass. Hzuowei has documented his efforts over on github and fellow Google Glass explorer Ron Amadeo recorded some video of his experience playing with some of these settings. As you can see from the list that Zhuowei has compiled there are quite a few cool new features in the Google Glass pipeline.
∞
My plans for Google Glass: I'm an #ifihadglass winner, and so are you
Back in February Google setup a contest using the hashtag #ifihadglass on both Twitter and Google+ where entrents told Google what they would do with Glass if they had it. Once the 8000 winners were selected and notified the big waiting game began. As someone that in of the 8000 winners I’ve been watching my Google+ notifications and my inbox in hopes of being notified. Because I’ll be sharing my experiences here as I go, you’ll get an almost first hand look into what Google Glass is capable of.
∞
Google Glass vicariously invades NBA, college, and New York City
We live in an interesting time as technologies like Google Glass become more prevalent we’ll be able to witness first hand the experiences of others… from the comfort of our own home. This week I was able to virtually graduate from Virginia Tech as Tam Ayers did yesterday:
Then the following day I got to go boating with Tam (someone I don’t even know) to celebrate the graduation.
∞
New Google Glass XE5 software update adds Google+ support, features
Google has pushed out its first major Google Glass software update, dubbed version XE5, last night and it includes Google+ integration among a host of other new features and refinements. Being able to answer incoming hangout notifications and commenting on posts on G+ seem to be some of the big items in this update. Glass itself runs on Android based software, but is compatible with both Android and iPhone devices. The latest software update adds new functionality and counters some outside criticism that the device thus far is more flash than feature laden.