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NHL Players Are Getting Fitted With GoPro Cameras
Growing up, I really enjoyed watching ice hockey. I’m sure this was due in part to a cousin’s obsession with the sport and all-things hockey, but the more I watched it the more I wanted to be out there on the ice. Alas – the closest I ever got... Read more
3D TV Without The Need For Glasses
During the recent CES in Las Vegas last week, an LED TV brand called Cello, made the announcement that a partnership with Stream TV Networks was underway in order to produce a 3D TV without the need for glasses. The televisions will initially range from 50 to 65″ in size and they... Read more
LAPD Smart Tasers Connect To Video Recorders
Recently President Obama made a call for more police to wear body cameras. In response to the Presidents’ request Los Angeles Mayor, Eric Garcetti has vowed to bring approximately 8,000 cameras to the LAPD. If this was the end of the story, then it wouldn’t really make waves in... Read more
As Digital Piracy Increases, Box Office Hits 19-Year Low
I love going to see movies while they’re playing in the theater. There’s just something a whole lot more exciting about seeing a movie I’m excited about on the big screen vs. watching the same thing on my TV screen at home. And while I love going to the... Read more
Netflix Will Trick Your Kids This New Year’s Eve (If You Want)
Let’s face it – New Year’s Eve is cool and all, but sometimes parents don’t want to wait up with their kids until the ball drops at the midnight hour. Sometimes, parents are tired and don’t want to wait up at all; they just want to go to bed.... Read more
Drones For Moviemaking Approved By FAA
In a huge step forward for the commercial use of drones, the FAA has approved their use by six of Hollywood’s movie and television production companies. While there are some strict limitations as to their use, drones will be able to legally be used to film shots for movies... Read more
VLC Media Player Has Been Updated To 2.1.5
VLC Media Player is one of the top, free media players that are available. VLC Media Player has versatile multi-format playback capabilities.  The app has an easy to navigate and basic UI with a huge array of customization options. VLC plays almost any video or music file format you... Read more
GoPro Captures The Moment A Parachute Fails Above Sydney
A 27-year old Canadian skydiver has released footage of the moment his parachute failed, sending him into a violent spin as he plummeted towards the ground. The terrifying event occurred during a routine skydive over Wilton, south west of Sydney and was recorded on a GoPro headcam. After leaping... Read more
THIS is The Most-Watched YouTube Video Ever
Isn’t Youtube great? There are few easier and more entertaining ways to pass your time than with a good Youtube video. (Or 10). With all of the different Youtube videos out there, it’s only natural to sometimes wonder what the most popular video of all time is. Is it... Read more
Welcome Back, VLC For iOS!
VLC has long been one of the most reliable video players for people all over the world. Whether you are a Mac lover or a PC loyalist, when it comes to VLC, there just seems to be a meeting point where users agree that it is one of the... Read more
Vdio launched in US and UK
Rdio, the subscription service known for its streaming music now has a sister company called Vdio. Now available in the US and the UK, Vdio is a digital rental service for movies and television shows. Currently the service is available on desktop and as an iPad app, with more... Read more