http://www.digitaljournal.com http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-300x300_show_image587.jpg http://www.digitaljournal.com http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif DigitalJournal.com is a news network powered by citizen journalists like you. DigitalJournal.tv is the video arm of the network hosted by Chris Hogg and David Silverberg. Topics usually cover technology, business and Internet news. DigitalJournal.com is a news network powered by citizen journalists like you. DigitalJournal.tv is the video arm of the network hosted by Chris Hogg and David Silverberg. Topics usually cover technology, business and Internet news. Digital Journal TV no en http://blip.tv Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:46:05 +0000 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:46:05 +0000 31B4D7C4-C013-11DF-8D0B-E3D876ABF77A http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/digital-journal-presents-the-future-of-media-2010-part-1-4138642 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 4138642 4119797 file TV-G 0.0 2010-09-14T15:17:31Z English 0 0 0 723 gcFAgfzNdgI http://blip.tv/play/gcFAgfzNdgI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post4138642&skin=rss Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMedia2010Part1858.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMedia2010Part1858-173.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0
The Future of Media is a speaker series hosted by DigitalJournal.com. The event brings together experts from within the media and tech industries to discuss the changing media landscape. From left to right: DigitalJournal.com Managing Editor, David Silverberg; Anjali Kapoor, Managing Editor, Globe and Mail, Digital; and David Skok, Senior Producer of Online Content for Global News; Elmer Sotto, head of growth for Facebook Canada; social media expert Mark Evans; and Polar Mobile CEO, Kunal Gupta. Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/djfom ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 4138642 http://blip.tv/file/4119797 The Mainstream Media digitaljournal future of media david silverberg anjali kapoor david skok kunal gupta mark evans elmer sotto facebook globe and mail global news polar mobile news media consumption Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:17:31 +0000 digitaljournal, future of media, david silverberg, anjali kapoor, david skok, kunal gupta, mark evans, elmer sotto, facebook, globe and mail, global news, polar mobile, news, media, consumption http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMedia2010Part1858.jpg digitaljournal, future of media, david silverberg, anjali kapoor, david skok, kunal gupta, mark evans, elmer sotto, facebook, globe and mail, global news, polar mobile, news, media, consumption ]]> Digital Journal Presents: The Future of Media 2010 (Part 1) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ 913BD72C-C01F-11DF-B3B1-E2B89ACEF092 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/digital-journal-presents-the-future-of-media-2010-part-2-4139005 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 4139005 4120160 file TV-G 0.0 2010-09-14T16:46:05Z English 0 0 0 832 gcFAgfzQYQI http://blip.tv/play/gcFAgfzQYQI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post4139005&skin=rss Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMedia2010Part2602.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMedia2010Part2602-893.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0
The Future of Media is a speaker series hosted by DigitalJournal.com. The event brings together experts from within the media and tech industries to discuss the changing media landscape. From left to right: DigitalJournal.com Managing Editor, David Silverberg; Anjali Kapoor, Managing Editor, Globe and Mail, Digital; and David Skok, Senior Producer of Online Content for Global News; Elmer Sotto, head of growth for Facebook Canada; social media expert Mark Evans; and Polar Mobile CEO, Kunal Gupta. Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/djfom ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 4139005 http://blip.tv/file/4120160 The Mainstream Media digitaljournal future of media david silverberg anjali kapoor david skok kunal gupta mark evans elmer sotto facebook globe and mail global news polar mobile news media consumption Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:46:05 +0000 digitaljournal, future of media, david silverberg, anjali kapoor, david skok, kunal gupta, mark evans, elmer sotto, facebook, globe and mail, global news, polar mobile, news, media, consumption http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMedia2010Part2602.jpg digitaljournal, future of media, david silverberg, anjali kapoor, david skok, kunal gupta, mark evans, elmer sotto, facebook, globe and mail, global news, polar mobile, news, media, consumption ]]> Digital Journal Presents: The Future of Media 2010 (Part 2) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ 57A93A5C-C017-11DF-AE83-BBFD5E1D5FC2 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/digital-journal-presents-the-future-of-media-2010-part-3-4138740 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 4138740 4119895 file TV-G 0.0 2010-09-14T15:47:13Z English 0 0 0 841 gcFAgfzOWAI http://blip.tv/play/gcFAgfzOWAI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post4138740&skin=rss Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMedia2010Part3661.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMedia2010Part3661-838.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0
The Future of Media is a speaker series hosted by DigitalJournal.com. The event brings together experts from within the media and tech industries to discuss the changing media landscape. From left to right: DigitalJournal.com Managing Editor, David Silverberg; Anjali Kapoor, Managing Editor, Globe and Mail, Digital; and David Skok, Senior Producer of Online Content for Global News; Elmer Sotto, head of growth for Facebook Canada; social media expert Mark Evans; and Polar Mobile CEO, Kunal Gupta. Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/djfom ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 4138740 http://blip.tv/file/4119895 The Mainstream Media digitaljournal future of media david silverberg anjali kapoor david skok kunal gupta mark evans elmer sotto facebook globe and mail global news polar mobile news media consumption Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:47:13 +0000 digitaljournal, future of media, david silverberg, anjali kapoor, david skok, kunal gupta, mark evans, elmer sotto, facebook, globe and mail, global news, polar mobile, news, media, consumption http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMedia2010Part3661.jpg digitaljournal, future of media, david silverberg, anjali kapoor, david skok, kunal gupta, mark evans, elmer sotto, facebook, globe and mail, global news, polar mobile, news, media, consumption ]]> Digital Journal Presents: The Future of Media 2010 (Part 3) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ 68E1FECE-C00F-11DF-89DF-E1C306DE2219 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/digital-journal-presents-the-future-of-media-2010-part-4-4138531 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 4138531 4119686 file TV-G 0.0 2010-09-14T14:50:26Z English 0 0 0 858 gcFAgfzNBwI http://blip.tv/play/gcFAgfzNBwI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post4138531&skin=rss Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMedia2010Part4261.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMedia2010Part4261-608.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0
The Future of Media is a speaker series hosted by DigitalJournal.com. The event brings together experts from within the media and tech industries to discuss the changing media landscape. From left to right: DigitalJournal.com Managing Editor, David Silverberg; Anjali Kapoor, Managing Editor, Globe and Mail, Digital; and David Skok, Senior Producer of Online Content for Global News; Elmer Sotto, head of growth for Facebook Canada; social media expert Mark Evans; and Polar Mobile CEO, Kunal Gupta. Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/djfom ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 4138531 http://blip.tv/file/4119686 The Mainstream Media digitaljournal future of media david silverberg anjali kapoor david skok kunal gupta mark evans elmer sotto facebook globe and mail global news polar mobile news media consumption Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:50:26 +0000 digitaljournal, future of media, david silverberg, anjali kapoor, david skok, kunal gupta, mark evans, elmer sotto, facebook, globe and mail, global news, polar mobile, news, media, consumption http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMedia2010Part4261.jpg digitaljournal, future of media, david silverberg, anjali kapoor, david skok, kunal gupta, mark evans, elmer sotto, facebook, globe and mail, global news, polar mobile, news, media, consumption ]]> Digital Journal Presents: The Future of Media 2010 (Part 4) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ F79651E2-C00A-11DF-89C0-AEEFFE61F24D http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/digital-journal-presents-the-future-of-media-2010-part-5-4138411 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 4138411 4119566 file TV-G 0.0 2010-09-14T14:18:38Z English 0 0 0 870 gcFAgfzMDwI http://blip.tv/play/gcFAgfzMDwI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post4138411&skin=rss Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMedia2010Part5417.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMedia2010Part5417-375.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0
The Future of Media is a speaker series hosted by DigitalJournal.com. The event brings together experts from within the media and tech industries to discuss the changing media landscape. From left to right: DigitalJournal.com Managing Editor, David Silverberg; Anjali Kapoor, Managing Editor, Globe and Mail, Digital; and David Skok, Senior Producer of Online Content for Global News; Elmer Sotto, head of growth for Facebook Canada; social media expert Mark Evans; and Polar Mobile CEO, Kunal Gupta. Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/djfom ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 4138411 http://blip.tv/file/4119566 The Mainstream Media digitaljournal future of media david silverberg anjali kapoor david skok kunal gupta mark evans elmer sotto facebook globe and mail global news polar mobile news media consumption Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:18:38 +0000 digitaljournal, future of media, david silverberg, anjali kapoor, david skok, kunal gupta, mark evans, elmer sotto, facebook, globe and mail, global news, polar mobile, news, media, consumption http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMedia2010Part5417.jpg digitaljournal, future of media, david silverberg, anjali kapoor, david skok, kunal gupta, mark evans, elmer sotto, facebook, globe and mail, global news, polar mobile, news, media, consumption ]]> Digital Journal Presents: The Future of Media 2010 (Part 5) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ 67910C0C-C01B-11DF-BC61-C2CE01827CBA http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/digital-journal-presents-the-future-of-media-2010-part-6-4138873 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 4138873 4120028 file TV-G 0.0 2010-09-14T16:16:17Z English 0 0 0 802 gcFAgfzPXQI http://blip.tv/play/gcFAgfzPXQI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post4138873&skin=rss Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMedia2010Part6266.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMedia2010Part6266-385.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0
The Future of Media is a speaker series hosted by DigitalJournal.com. The event brings together experts from within the media and tech industries to discuss the changing media landscape. From left to right: DigitalJournal.com Managing Editor, David Silverberg; Anjali Kapoor, Managing Editor, Globe and Mail, Digital; and David Skok, Senior Producer of Online Content for Global News; Elmer Sotto, head of growth for Facebook Canada; social media expert Mark Evans; and Polar Mobile CEO, Kunal Gupta. Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/djfom ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 4138873 http://blip.tv/file/4120028 The Mainstream Media digitaljournal future of media david silverberg anjali kapoor david skok kunal gupta mark evans elmer sotto facebook globe and mail global news polar mobile news media consumption Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:16:17 +0000 digitaljournal, future of media, david silverberg, anjali kapoor, david skok, kunal gupta, mark evans, elmer sotto, facebook, globe and mail, global news, polar mobile, news, media, consumption http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMedia2010Part6266.jpg digitaljournal, future of media, david silverberg, anjali kapoor, david skok, kunal gupta, mark evans, elmer sotto, facebook, globe and mail, global news, polar mobile, news, media, consumption ]]> Digital Journal Presents: The Future of Media 2010 (Part 6) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ 93BA9C30-BA94-11DF-AE45-8E77D4657DDB http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/exclusive-facebook-canada-head-jordan-banks-on-future-of-media-4111201 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 4111201 4092324 file TV-G 0.0 2010-09-07T15:28:34Z English 0 0 0 478 gcFAgfr3RQI http://blip.tv/play/gcFAgfr3RQI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post4111201&skin=rss Digitaljournal-ExclusiveFacebookCanadaHeadJordanBanksOnFutureOfMedia797.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-ExclusiveFacebookCanadaHeadJordanBanksOnFutureOfMedia797-943.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0
DigitalJournal.com CEO, Chris Hogg, interviews Facebook Canada's new Managing Director, Jordan Banks. In this interview, Hogg and Banks discuss the future of media, how social media plays a role and where Facebook fits in the news industry. ]]> http://blip.tv/file/4092324 The Mainstream Media facebook jordan banks chris hogg digitaljournal digital journal social media future of media news Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:28:34 +0000 facebook, jordan banks, chris hogg, digitaljournal, digital journal, social media, future of media, news http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-ExclusiveFacebookCanadaHeadJordanBanksOnFutureOfMedia797.jpg facebook, jordan banks, chris hogg, digitaljournal, digital journal, social media, future of media, news ]]> Exclusive: Facebook Canada head Jordan Banks on future of media http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ 2B719102-B841-11DE-B038-E20D1662404A http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/digital-journal-presents-the-future-of-media-part-1-2736681 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 2736681 2716796 file TV-G 0.0 2009-10-13T21:41:30Z English 0 0 0 600 gcFAgaeFDQI http://blip.tv/play/gcFAgaeFDQI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2736681&skin=rss Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart1528.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart1528-922.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0
On Sept. 24, 2009, DigitalJournal.com held an intimate and interactive panel discussion on the future of media. Speakers included Rachel Nixon, director of digital media at CBC News and former editor at NowPublic; Richard Mcilveen, producer of the local late-night CTV News and the tech trends segment "Webmania"; Keith McArthur, senior director of social media and digital communications for Rogers Communications; Tim Shore, founder of Toronto news site blogTO; and Chris Hogg, CEO of citizen journalism news network DigitalJournal.com. The event was moderated by DigitalJournal.com Managing Editor, David Silverberg. In this video, the topic was: How digital content is different than other media; and why relying on advertising revenue is not enough. ]]> http://blip.tv/file/2716796 Citizen Journalism citizen journalism media news digitaljournal future of media Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:41:30 +0000 citizen journalism, media, news, digitaljournal, future of media http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart1528.jpg citizen journalism, media, news, digitaljournal, future of media ]]> Digital Journal Presents: The Future of Media Part 1 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ 893E67FC-B83B-11DE-B754-CEA85C72E8DC http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/digital-journal-presents-the-future-of-media-part-2-2736526 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 2736526 2716641 file TV-G 0.0 2009-10-13T21:01:11Z English 0 0 0 451 gcFAgaeDcgI http://blip.tv/play/gcFAgaeDcgI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2736526&skin=rss Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart2446.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart2446-362.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0
On Sept. 24, 2009, DigitalJournal.com held an intimate and interactive panel discussion on the future of media. Speakers included Rachel Nixon, director of digital media at CBC News and former editor at NowPublic; Richard Mcilveen, producer of the local late-night CTV News and the tech trends segment "Webmania"; Keith McArthur, senior director of social media and digital communications for Rogers Communications; Tim Shore, founder of Toronto news site blogTO; and Chris Hogg, CEO of citizen journalism news network DigitalJournal.com. The event was moderated by DigitalJournal.com Managing Editor, David Silverberg. In this video, the topic was: How do news organizations produce more content with fewer resources? What are strengths & weaknesses of the Web? ]]> http://blip.tv/file/2716641 Citizen Journalism citizen journalism media news digitaljournal future of media Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:01:11 +0000 citizen journalism, media, news, digitaljournal, future of media http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart2446.jpg citizen journalism, media, news, digitaljournal, future of media ]]> Digital Journal Presents: The Future of Media Part 2 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ 23F01E00-B83F-11DE-85D8-8E50A02764FA http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/digital-journal-presents-the-future-of-media-part-3-2736620 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 2736620 2716735 file TV-G 0.0 2009-10-13T21:26:59Z English 0 0 0 411 gcFAgaeEUAI http://blip.tv/play/gcFAgaeEUAI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2736620&skin=rss Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart3347.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart3347-350.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0
On Sept. 24, 2009, DigitalJournal.com held an intimate and interactive panel discussion on the future of media. Speakers included Rachel Nixon, director of digital media at CBC News and former editor at NowPublic; Richard Mcilveen, producer of the local late-night CTV News and the tech trends segment "Webmania"; Keith McArthur, senior director of social media and digital communications for Rogers Communications; Tim Shore, founder of Toronto news site blogTO; and Chris Hogg, CEO of citizen journalism news network DigitalJournal.com. The event was moderated by DigitalJournal.com Managing Editor, David Silverberg. In this video, the topic was: Is news becoming more collaborative and involving the audience? ]]> http://blip.tv/file/2716735 Citizen Journalism citizen journalism media news digitaljournal future of media Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:26:59 +0000 citizen journalism, media, news, digitaljournal, future of media http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart3347.jpg citizen journalism, media, news, digitaljournal, future of media ]]> Digital Journal Presents: The Future of Media Part 3 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ 7EFFEDFA-B846-11DE-A1AA-D7D2EFBB1677 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/digital-journal-presents-the-future-of-media-part-4-2736833 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 2736833 2716948 file TV-G 0.0 2009-10-13T22:19:38Z English 0 0 0 433 gcFAgaeGJQI http://blip.tv/play/gcFAgaeGJQI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2736833&skin=rss Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMedia762.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMedia762-847.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0
On Sept. 24, 2009, DigitalJournal.com held an intimate and interactive panel discussion on the future of media. Speakers included Rachel Nixon, director of digital media at CBC News and former editor at NowPublic; Richard Mcilveen, producer of the local late-night CTV News and the tech trends segment "Webmania"; Keith McArthur, senior director of social media and digital communications for Rogers Communications; Tim Shore, founder of Toronto news site blogTO; and Chris Hogg, CEO of citizen journalism news network DigitalJournal.com. The event was moderated by DigitalJournal.com Managing Editor, David Silverberg. In this video, the topic was: Can user-generated content and citizen journalism be trusted? How do you get more people to engage on a website? ]]> http://blip.tv/file/2716948 Citizen Journalism citizen journalism media news digitaljournal future of media Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:19:38 +0000 citizen journalism, media, news, digitaljournal, future of media http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMedia762.jpg citizen journalism, media, news, digitaljournal, future of media ]]> Digital Journal Presents: The Future of Media Part 4 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ C94692B8-B839-11DE-91FE-AB833228ED4D http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/digital-journal-presents-the-future-of-media-part-5-2736479 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 2736479 2716594 file TV-G 0.0 2009-10-13T20:48:39Z English 0 0 0 447 gcFAgaeDQwI http://blip.tv/play/gcFAgaeDQwI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2736479&skin=rss Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart5435.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart5435-294.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0
On Sept. 24, 2009, DigitalJournal.com held an intimate and interactive panel discussion on the future of media. Speakers included Rachel Nixon, director of digital media at CBC News and former editor at NowPublic; Richard Mcilveen, producer of the local late-night CTV News and the tech trends segment "Webmania"; Keith McArthur, senior director of social media and digital communications for Rogers Communications; Tim Shore, founder of Toronto news site blogTO; and Chris Hogg, CEO of citizen journalism news network DigitalJournal.com. The event was moderated by DigitalJournal.com Managing Editor, David Silverberg. In this video, the topic was: What is the business model likely to emerge for user-generated news organizations? Does content that works online, work offline as well? ]]> http://blip.tv/file/2716594 Citizen Journalism citizen journalism media news digitaljournal future of media Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:48:39 +0000 citizen journalism, media, news, digitaljournal, future of media http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart5435.jpg citizen journalism, media, news, digitaljournal, future of media ]]> Digital Journal Presents: The Future of Media Part 5 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ D40C1582-B835-11DE-9996-C992E0C3B1DB http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/digital-journal-presents-the-future-of-media-part-6-2736370 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 2736370 2716485 file TV-G 0.0 2009-10-13T20:20:19Z English 0 0 0 387 gcFAgaeCVgI http://blip.tv/play/gcFAgaeCVgI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2736370&skin=rss Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart6580-399.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart6580-399-936.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0
On Sept. 24, 2009, DigitalJournal.com held an intimate and interactive panel discussion on the future of media. Speakers included Rachel Nixon, director of digital media at CBC News and former editor at NowPublic; Richard Mcilveen, producer of the local late-night CTV News and the tech trends segment "Webmania"; Keith McArthur, senior director of social media and digital communications for Rogers Communications; Tim Shore, founder of Toronto news site blogTO; and Chris Hogg, CEO of citizen journalism news network DigitalJournal.com. The event was moderated by DigitalJournal.com Managing Editor, David Silverberg. In this video, the topic was: What can newsrooms learn from the BBC? What do hyperlocal blogs do better than mainstream media? How should brands engage with people through social media? ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 2736370 http://blip.tv/file/2716485 Citizen Journalism citizen journalism media digitaljournal future of media Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:20:19 +0000 citizen journalism, media, digitaljournal, future of media http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart6580-399.jpg citizen journalism, media, digitaljournal, future of media ]]> Digital Journal Presents: The Future of Media Part 6 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ 64CDB498-B83D-11DE-A32F-9199DE3A2A22 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/digital-journal-presents-the-future-of-media-part-7-2736583 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 2736583 2716698 file TV-G 0.0 2009-10-13T21:14:29Z English 0 0 0 496 gcFAgaeEKwI http://blip.tv/play/gcFAgaeEKwI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2736583&skin=rss Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart7903.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart7903-505.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0
On Sept. 24, 2009, DigitalJournal.com held an intimate and interactive panel discussion on the future of media. Speakers included Rachel Nixon, director of digital media at CBC News and former editor at NowPublic; Richard Mcilveen, producer of the local late-night CTV News and the tech trends segment "Webmania"; Keith McArthur, senior director of social media and digital communications for Rogers Communications; Tim Shore, founder of Toronto news site blogTO; and Chris Hogg, CEO of citizen journalism news network DigitalJournal.com. The event was moderated by DigitalJournal.com Managing Editor, David Silverberg. In this video, the topic was: The impact of TV becoming more interactive; Reader loyalty in the era of the Internet; Citizen journalists' role in a large-scale news event. ]]> http://blip.tv/file/2716698 Citizen Journalism citizen journalism media news digitaljournal future of media Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:14:29 +0000 citizen journalism, media, news, digitaljournal, future of media http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart7903.jpg citizen journalism, media, news, digitaljournal, future of media ]]> Digital Journal Presents: The Future of Media Part 7 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ 3EF97E54-B834-11DE-AD51-C8D986DF21B4 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/digital-journal-presents-the-future-of-media-part-8-2736331 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 2736331 2716446 file TV-G 0.0 2009-10-13T20:09:00Z English 0 0 0 533 gcFAgaeCLwI http://blip.tv/play/gcFAgaeCLwI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2736331&skin=rss Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart8811-391.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart8811-391-637.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0
On Sept. 24, 2009, DigitalJournal.com held an intimate and interactive panel discussion on the future of media. Speakers included Rachel Nixon, director of digital media at CBC News and former editor at NowPublic; Richard Mcilveen, producer of the local late-night CTV News and the tech trends segment "Webmania"; Keith McArthur, senior director of social media and digital communications for Rogers Communications; Tim Shore, founder of Toronto news site blogTO; and Chris Hogg, CEO of citizen journalism news network DigitalJournal.com. The event was moderated by DigitalJournal.com Managing Editor, David Silverberg. In this video, the topic was: Podcasting and the future of radio; Separating editorial and advertising; How citizen journalism can be verified. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 2736331 http://blip.tv/file/2716446 Citizen Journalism citizen journalism media digitaljournal future of media Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:09:00 +0000 citizen journalism, media, digitaljournal, future of media http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart8811-391.jpg citizen journalism, media, digitaljournal, future of media ]]> Digital Journal Presents: The Future of Media Part 8 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ D48FBFC8-B843-11DE-A8E9-929CF71C7F56 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/digital-journal-presents-the-future-of-media-part-9-2736769 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 2736769 2716884 file TV-G 0.0 2009-10-13T22:00:33Z English 0 0 0 518 gcFAgaeFZQI http://blip.tv/play/gcFAgaeFZQI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2736769&skin=rss Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart9771.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart9771-836.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0
On Sept. 24, 2009, DigitalJournal.com held an intimate and interactive panel discussion on the future of media. Speakers included Rachel Nixon, director of digital media at CBC News and former editor at NowPublic; Richard Mcilveen, producer of the local late-night CTV News and the tech trends segment "Webmania"; Keith McArthur, senior director of social media and digital communications for Rogers Communications; Tim Shore, founder of Toronto news site blogTO; and Chris Hogg, CEO of citizen journalism news network DigitalJournal.com. The event was moderated by DigitalJournal.com Managing Editor, David Silverberg. In this video, the topic was: Investigative journalism; Providing resources to citizen journalists; Protecting citizen journalists; Ethnic diversity in citizen journalism. ]]> http://blip.tv/file/2716884 Citizen Journalism citizen journalism media news digitaljournal future of media Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:00:33 +0000 citizen journalism, media, news, digitaljournal, future of media http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart9771.jpg citizen journalism, media, news, digitaljournal, future of media ]]> Digital Journal Presents: The Future of Media Part 9 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ ECC58874-B844-11DE-A596-DBE7423EB883 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/digital-journal-presents-the-future-of-media-part-10-2736791 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 2736791 2716906 file TV-G 0.0 2009-10-13T22:08:23Z English 0 0 0 239 gcFAgaeFewI http://blip.tv/play/gcFAgaeFewI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2736791&skin=rss Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart10171.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart10171-727.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0
On Sept. 24, 2009, DigitalJournal.com held an intimate and interactive panel discussion on the future of media. Speakers included Rachel Nixon, director of digital media at CBC News and former editor at NowPublic; Richard Mcilveen, producer of the local late-night CTV News and the tech trends segment "Webmania"; Keith McArthur, senior director of social media and digital communications for Rogers Communications; Tim Shore, founder of Toronto news site blogTO; and Chris Hogg, CEO of citizen journalism news network DigitalJournal.com. The event was moderated by DigitalJournal.com Managing Editor, David Silverberg. In this video, the topic was: Social media's impact on journalism; Does citizen journalism produce too much noise? ]]> http://blip.tv/file/2716906 Citizen Journalism citizen journalism media news digitaljournal future of media Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:08:23 +0000 citizen journalism, media, news, digitaljournal, future of media http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalPresentsTheFutureOfMediaPart10171.jpg citizen journalism, media, news, digitaljournal, future of media ]]> Digital Journal Presents: The Future of Media Part 10 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ CA9DB182-8E86-11DE-A770-A85333C7718D http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/digitaljournal-com-presents-the-future-of-media-event-in-toronto-2521876 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 2521876 2501864 file TV-G 0.0 2009-08-21T19:14:04Z English 0 0 0 305 gcFAgZn2eAI http://blip.tv/play/gcFAgZn2eAI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2521876&skin=rss Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalcomPresentsTheFutureOfMediaEventInToronto982.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalcomPresentsTheFutureOfMediaEventInToronto982-154.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0
More info: http://www.digitaljournal.com/djfomCitizen media news site DigitalJournal.com is proud to announce it will be hosting a unique panel discussion featuring some of the most influential leaders in Canadian media. Dubbed The Future of Media, the live panel discussion will explore how the mainstream media are implementing user-generated content and what challenges news organizations face in the changing news economy today.The event will take place Thursday September 24 at the Drake Hotel Underground (1150 Queen St. W.) at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and admission is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. The event will also be filmed and streamed live online, as well as broadcast after the event. More info: http://www.digitaljournal.com/djfom ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 2521876 http://blip.tv/file/2501864 Art digitaljournal citizen journalism social media news internet Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:14:04 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, social media, news, internet http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DigitalJournalcomPresentsTheFutureOfMediaEventInToronto982.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, social media, news, internet ]]> DigitalJournal.com presents: The 'Future of Media' event in Toronto http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ 26D95948-D1D5-11DD-A2DF-A8E51942FA44 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/exposing-the-power-of-citizen-journalism-1617481 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1617481 1609106 file TV-G 0.0 2008-12-24T16:08:50Z English 0 0 0 461 gcFA4t0tAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFA4t0tAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1617481&skin=rss Digitaljournal-ExposingThePowerOfCitizenJournalism725.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-ExposingThePowerOfCitizenJournalism725-377.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
Citizen media has impacted every corner of the world, as user-generated news has flourished in North America, Europe, and the Middle East. In this special Digital Journal TV episode, we look at how citizen journalism is shaping the future of news media. This year saw a lot of change in the media landscape: newspaper ad revenue is plummeting, some companies are declaring bankruptcy and more online projects are grabbing a piece of the digital-ad revenue pie. Throughout 2008, a burgeoning trend has inspired a legion of individuals committed to under-reported stories. Citizen media allows everyday people to write about their communities, about issues that matter to them. It's been a good year for citizen media. For instance, citizen journalists gave the world a look into the Mumbai attacks, while also probing into the politicians behind the Obama-McCain presidential race. Readers were also treated to new online initiatives, such as the U.S. site Spot.us (allowing people to sponsor stories pitched by citizen journalists) to Al Jazeera's Arab-language citizen media site. On DigitalJournal.com, where citizen journalists are paid to report news, growth has been amazing; the site now boasts a stable of more than 10,000 people reporting from 140 different countries around the world. DigitalJournal.com's reporters and members also represent a unique demographic, ranging from 15-year-olds to men and women in their 80s. When it comes to content, DigitalJournal.com has been a busy news network, with more than 72,000 news reports published; almost 300,000 comments from readers and members; and more than 30,000 images and photos have been uploaded. DigitalJournal.com also includes a "Vote It Up" button on the bottom of every article, blog and image that gives readers the power to decide what is newsworthy. The site automatically counts all the votes and the whole front page of DigitalJournal.com shows readers what other people want to see rather than what news editors want to show. We've seen more than half a million votes on DigitalJournal.com content, helping shape how the world consumes news. Many mainstream media outlets are also joining the fray. Practically every major outlet has a citizen media channel in some form (or their interested in getting into the action) whether it's CNN or Canada's CTV or CityNews. Print publications also see potential in allowing their readers to contribute directly to the paper's editorial. Does this mean citizen journalism will continue to complement the major players in the press? If you have ever wanted to learn more about citizen media's influence and its direction in the future, then this episode of Digital Journal TV is a must-see. Check it out and let us know how citizen journalism has changed your life. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1617481 http://blip.tv/file/1609106 Technology digital journal digitaljournal citizen journalism blogging blogs reporters media mainstream media internet pulitzer prize Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:08:50 +0000 digital journal, digitaljournal, citizen journalism, blogging, blogs, reporters, media, mainstream media, internet, pulitzer prize http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-ExposingThePowerOfCitizenJournalism725.jpg digital journal, digitaljournal, citizen journalism, blogging, blogs, reporters, media, mainstream media, internet, pulitzer prize ]]> Exposing the Power of Citizen Journalism http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ D9624202-C7B0-11DD-B8F6-DD9E62DF9FF3 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/inside-the-blackberry-storm-rim-s-iphone-rival-1573465 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1573465 1565160 file TV-G 0.0 2008-12-11T18:23:46Z English 0 0 0 539 gcFA4IU9Ag http://blip.tv/play/gcFA4IU9Ag http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1573465&skin=rss Digitaljournal-InsideTheBlackBerryStormRIMsIPhoneRival604.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-InsideTheBlackBerryStormRIMsIPhoneRival604-759.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
With the launch of RIM's first touch-screen BlackBerry, cellphone users everywhere now want to know if the Storm is worth the hype. Is it really an "iPhone killer?" We give you an in-depth look into how the Storm went horribly wrong.Digital Journal TV -- It's the most anticipated smartphone release this holiday season: the BlackBerry Storm has made its way to North American shelves, and gadget lovers are buzzing with excitement, as well as questions. Many wonder what makes this touchscreen smartphone a true rival to the iPhone. Others are curious if the browser and email functions can hold up against other competitors, even BlackBerry predecessors. How is the Storm different than other touchphones? It stars a touchscreen that depresses slightly when you physically push the screen down, mimicking the feel of a mouse click. It also features a 3.2 megapixel camera, GPS navigation with turn-by-turn directions, a video camera and expandable memory up to 16GB. In the U.S., the Storm is available for $199 US after rebate, with a two-year contract with Verizon. In Canada, it costs $249 under a three-year contract with Telus or Bell, or $599 without a contract. So is the Storm worth the hype? Should you give in to the early-adopter voice in your head, telling you to grab this touchscreen BlackBerry? Check out this episode of Digital Journal TV for our full review of RIM's latest smartphone. There are a few features that definitely get a thumbs up, but in our testing the Storm was far from perfect. Some early reviews showed the Storm was buggy, so we made sure we had the most up-to-date patches on our handset. Even with the updates, however, the Storm rained horribly on its own parade. Find out how. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1573465 http://blip.tv/file/1565160 Technology digitaljournal digital journal citizen journalism blackberry storm iphone smartphone cellphones mobiles review comparison Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:23:46 +0000 digitaljournal, digital journal, citizen journalism, blackberry storm, iphone, smartphone, cellphones, mobiles, review, comparison http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-InsideTheBlackBerryStormRIMsIPhoneRival604.jpg digitaljournal, digital journal, citizen journalism, blackberry storm, iphone, smartphone, cellphones, mobiles, review, comparison ]]> Inside the BlackBerry Storm, RIM's iPhone Rival http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 40475568-C557-11DD-95AA-F966F40A79EB http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/digital-journal-s-top-5-unique-gift-ideas-for-gadget-lovers-1561288 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1561288 1553011 file TV-G 0.0 2008-12-08T18:37:22Z English 0 0 0 529 gcFA36YsAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFA36YsAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1561288&skin=rss Digitaljournal-HolidayGiftGuideForGadgetLovers620.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-HolidayGiftGuideForGadgetLovers620-405.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
For the geek who has everything, Digital Journal TV presents a gift guide featuring innovative and unique gadgets. Find out what tech can let you send photos from a camera to PC wirelessly, how to juice up your iPhone and which notebook PC takes top spot.Digital Journal TV -- You know the type: the tech fiend who has the latest iPod, the souped-up home theatre, cellphones that complement any wardrobe. It's hard to buy gifts for this gadget lover because this shopper stays updated on the latest releases and model updates. But Digital Journal TV is up to the task of profiling gifts ideal for this tricky customer. We not only present some high-profile gadgets winning acclaim this year but also lesser-known products that fill a niche in the tech market. Watch this episode of Digital Journal TV for your look at the Top 5 gadgets!BONUS: Blooper reel at end of the video. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1561288 http://blip.tv/file/1553011 Technology digital journal digitaljournal chris hogg david silverberg citizen journalism gift guide gadgets top 5 reviews mophie juice pack 3g apple iphone sony ericsson hcb-150 blackline gps snitch eye-fi memory card Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:37:22 +0000 digital journal, digitaljournal, chris hogg, david silverberg, citizen journalism, gift guide, gadgets, top 5, reviews, mophie juice pack 3g, apple, iphone, sony ericsson hcb-150, blackline gps snitch, eye-fi memory card http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-HolidayGiftGuideForGadgetLovers620.jpg digital journal, digitaljournal, chris hogg, david silverberg, citizen journalism, gift guide, gadgets, top 5, reviews, mophie juice pack 3g, apple, iphone, sony ericsson hcb-150, blackline gps snitch, eye-fi memory card ]]> Digital Journal's Top 5 Unique Gift Ideas For Gadget Lovers http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ F56A455E-B1BB-11DD-A761-AC68EBF07D7E http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/the-ultimate-bluetooth-help-guide-1472145 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1472145 1465066 file TV-G 0.0 2008-11-15T09:47:00Z English 0 0 0 253 gcFA2e11Ag http://blip.tv/play/gcFA2e11Ag http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1472145&skin=rss Digitaljournal-TheUltimateBluetoothHelpGuide828.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-TheUltimateBluetoothHelpGuide828-162.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
Bluetooth technology is growing in popularity as cities around the world ban cellphone use while driving. But novices and experts alike are hungry to know all the details about this wireless tool. In this episode, Digital Journal TV has all the answers.Digital Journal TV -- If you use a cellphone, you have likely heard about Bluetooth: a wireless tool that lets you make and receive calls hands-free. And if you like in a major urban city, you have probably seen Bluetooth in action: cellphone fanatics talking as if they're chatting with ghosts, hands flailing, a small device tucked into their ear. But as well-known Bluetooth has become, people still have questions over how they can connect their headset to a cellphone, camera or printer. How does it work? Are all gadgets compatible with Bluetooth? What are some of the top headsets to buy? What's a quick way to find out if two devices are compatible without having to spend hours searching the Internet? Digital Journal TV tried out several headsets, and we were most impressed with noise-cancelling features. When we were driving down a highway with the windows open, for example, a few Bluetooth headsets completely cancelled out blowing wind. In this episode of Digital Journal TV, we look at how Bluetooth is perfect for drivers who want to be hands-free on the road. Also, we recommend a high-quality headset and showcase the ultimate guide for Bluetooth beginners and veterans. Find out Digital Journal TV's perspective on why Bluetooth can benefit wireless mavens and what devices offer the most bang for your buck.For our Top 5 picks for the best Bluetooth headsets, click here. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1472145 http://blip.tv/file/1465066 Technology digital journal digitaljournal citizen journalism bluetooth cellphones mobiles handsfree driving top five review motorola samsung jawbone bluetooth 2.0 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:47:00 +0000 digital journal, digitaljournal, citizen journalism, bluetooth, cellphones, mobiles, handsfree, driving, top five, review, motorola, samsung, jawbone, bluetooth 2.0 http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-TheUltimateBluetoothHelpGuide828.jpg digital journal, digitaljournal, citizen journalism, bluetooth, cellphones, mobiles, handsfree, driving, top five, review, motorola, samsung, jawbone, bluetooth 2.0 ]]> The Ultimate Bluetooth Help Guide http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 23B9BAA6-B1D1-11DD-8A04-A5BA8FE37E78 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/inside-frank-gehry-s-new-art-gallery-of-ontario-1472632 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1472632 1465553 file TV-G 0.0 2008-11-14T17:19:00Z English 0 0 0 234 gcFA2fFcAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFA2fFcAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1472632&skin=rss Digitaljournal-InsideFrankGehrysNewArtGalleryOfOntario603.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-InsideFrankGehrysNewArtGalleryOfOntario603-809.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
Today's media tour of the revitalized Art Gallery of Ontario did more than just showcase Frank Gehry's architectural grace, at a cost of $300 million. It also displayed new artwork from the likes of the Group of Seven and Peter Paul Rubens. Digital Journal -- One of Toronto's most venerable institutions finally revealed its seven-year $300-million facelift today, offering media a chance to soak in the new artwork and building design already attracting world attention. The Art Gallery of Ontario toured journalists through design guru Frank Gehry's revamped building, and DigitalJournal.com was among the invited media amazed by the architectural masterpiece. Attending the media tour were journalists from more than 300 media outlets, ranging from major dailies and architectural monthlies to prominent Toronto news blogs such as blogto.com. The front facade has garnered the most attention and for good reason: wood and glass blend along 600 feet spanning Dundas Street from McCaul Street to Beverley Street. It does an excellent job at breaking up the bland streetscape with glittering glass that is bound to sparkle in the daylight. Galleria Italia is Gehry's 137-metre-long sculpture gallery, a highlight for any art fan. It lets visitors see onto Dundas while also allowing pedestrians outside view the artwork inside. So far, the initial exhibit will feature work by Italian artist Giuseppe Penone, but visitors will also be mesmerized by Gehry's draping ribs of Douglas fir, which frame a shell of curved glass. A feature stairwell is more than just a pile of stairs. Also known as the spiral staircase, this unique winding ribbon displays Gehry's imaginative touches: when you mount the steps, you feel somewhat dislocated because the walls on either side of you rise or fall depending on your height. Matthew Teitelbaum, the AGO's CEO, said, "Art meets architecture in Frank's design, where spaces flow into one another and the works are installed to encourage a seamless journey." The redesign was all part of Gehry's mission to make this project more personal than others; after all, Gehry grew up in Toronto. He said, "I wanted to create something that reflects Toronto and embraces the neighbourhood. I am proud of it, and I think Toronto will be proud of it too." Visitors to the new AGO (which is hosting free admission days from Nov. 14 to 16) will also enjoy 110 exhibits showing more than 4,300 works, 40 per cent of them never shown before at the AGO. Space for Canadian galleries in the AGO increased by 164 per cent and photo galleries surged by 242 per cent. So what's an art lover to do in this revamped gallery? You could check out the expansive Thomson Collection of signature works by Canadian artists such as Paul Kane, Tom Thomson and Lawren Harris. Portrait sculptures are also prominent in the gallery, starring Peter Paul Rubens' recently rediscovered 17th-century The Massacre of the Innocents. For sea-faring folks, a fascinating display of replica naval ships offer a museum-like experience to the AGO. The 130-strong fleet includes pieces ranging from miniature Royal Navy tall ships to D-Day landing craft. African and Australian aboriginal art are on display in a powerful collection. Also, the new Fick-Eggert Archive introduces more than 300 works on paper written by early 20th-century artists who comprised the avant-garde Cologne Dada group. But the new AGO is not just about the art and design; sometimes, it's about time away from the gallery. The new restaurant Frank has space for 130 guests, while also keeping art on the minds of foodies with paintings displayed throughout the dining room. The menu is described as "contemporary comfort cuisine" and a full meal will set visitors back around $35. Speaking of cost, the admission prices have increased because of the transformation. Adult admission is now $18, compared to $15 in 2007, and an annual membership is priced at $90, up from $75. At the press conference, when Gehry was asked what he thought about the new admission prices, he said in his relaxed tone, with an edge to his reply: "Highway robbery." The Art Gallery of Ontario is located in Toronto at 317 Dundas Street West. Between Nov. 14 and 15, it will offer free admission. For more information, visit www.ago.net and more photos can be seen in the slideshow above, or by clicking here. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1472632 http://blip.tv/file/1465553 Art digital journal digitaljournal citizen journalism ago art gallery of ontario frank gehry tour Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:19:00 +0000 digital journal, digitaljournal, citizen journalism, ago, art gallery of ontario, frank gehry, tour http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-InsideFrankGehrysNewArtGalleryOfOntario603.jpg digital journal, digitaljournal, citizen journalism, ago, art gallery of ontario, frank gehry, tour ]]> Inside Frank Gehry's New Art Gallery of Ontario http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 964983DA-A781-11DD-90F5-8C84EDE0F5E7 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/dissecting-elmo-live-a-look-inside-the-popular-furry-red-toy-1424817 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1424817 1418353 file TV-G 0.0 2008-10-31T19:24:50Z English 0 0 0 510 gcFA1vwVAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFA1vwVAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1424817&skin=rss Digitaljournal-DissectingElmoLiveALookInsideThePopularFurryRedToy477.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DissectingElmoLiveALookInsideThePopularFurryRedToy477-24.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
It's been 12 years since the world met Tickle Me Elmo, a furry doll that laughed when you hugged it. Fisher Price is now introducing Elmo Live, a talking, dancing and joke-telling robot. In this episode, we go underneath the red fur to see how it works.Digital Journal TV -- When Tickle Me Elmo went on sale in the late 1990s, kids everywhere had to have one. The bright red Muppet character from Sesame Street would chuckle when squeezed, and then shake and laugh hysterically if he was squeezed three times in a row. Parents went crazy that holiday season in an effort to get their kids one of the plush toys. This holiday season, Fisher-Price (a subsidiary of Mattel) is introducing a long-awaited successor dubbed Elmo Live. The $60 toy has been given a modern-day upgrade including some impressive robotics. Elmo Live moves his leg, arms and mouth while singing, dancing and telling stories and jokes. The furry red robot has multiple sensors on his body and each one activates a different random action. The doll can sit, dance and stand, and his life-like moves actually make the toy eerily interactive. With so much technology going into this much-anticipated toy, we at Digital Journal TV couldn't help ourselves and had to have a look inside. Tune in to this episode of Digital Journal TV to see Elmo Live in action and watch as we skin him poke around to see how and what makes him work. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1424817 http://blip.tv/file/1418353 Technology digital journal digitaljournal citizen journalism elmo tickle me elmo elmo live doll review inside robots robotics Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:24:50 +0000 digital journal, digitaljournal, citizen journalism, elmo, tickle me elmo, elmo live, doll, review, inside, robots, robotics http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-DissectingElmoLiveALookInsideThePopularFurryRedToy477.jpg digital journal, digitaljournal, citizen journalism, elmo, tickle me elmo, elmo live, doll, review, inside, robots, robotics ]]> Dissecting Elmo Live, a Look Inside the Popular Furry Red Toy http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ F4E9EE52-A06A-11DD-A8B4-B0E7BDEF0AE8 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/first-look-at-the-sony-alpha-dslr-a900-1392880 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1392880 1386453 file TV-G 0.0 2008-10-22T18:55:12Z English 0 0 0 295 gcFA1YJUAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFA1YJUAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1392880&skin=rss Digitaljournal-FirstLookAtTheSonyAlphaDSLRA900173.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-FirstLookAtTheSonyAlphaDSLRA900173-952.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
Sony is now going head-to-head-to-head with Nikon and Canon in the growing DSLR market. Its new A900 offers a whopping 24 megapixels and can shoot clear pictures in low-light settings. Digital Journal TV takes you inside Sony's newest heavy hitter.Digital Journal TV — Sony is going head-to-head-to-head with Nikon and Canon for DSLR supremacy. Its new DSLR A900 offers a whopping 24.6 megapixels and can shoot clear pictures in low-light settings. Digital Journal TV takes you inside the hottest camera of the year. With a full-frame CMOS sensor, Sony's A900 is a digital SLR camera bound to gain attention this year. It's got souped-up technology that should undoubtedly excite photographers: dual Bionz image processors, anti-blur image stabilization; a 9-point AF sensor with 10 assist points, a high-speed shutter, and a magnesium body to make it a rugged and reliable device. Available for $3,000 (body only), the A900 doesn't come with any lenses, but it launched with one of the more impressive lenses available, the Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T F2.8 lens ($1,800). Also, this successor to the A700 can work with most Konica Minolta lenses dating back to 1985. The A900 is in another class, Sony officials say. The A900 fits in a "category that will have lots of prosumers but will also appeal to those in the traditional film side," says David Oyagi, product manager for Alpha brand at Sony. So what's so special about this new entrant in the DSLR market, and is it worth the hype? Check out this episode of Digital Journal TV for our hands-on review of the best and worst of the A900. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1392880 http://blip.tv/file/1386453 Technology digital journal digitaljournal citizen journalism cameras sony dslr alpha 900 a900 lens photography nikon canon pros cons review Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:55:12 +0000 digital journal, digitaljournal, citizen journalism, cameras, sony, dslr, alpha 900, a900, lens, photography, nikon, canon, pros, cons, review http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-FirstLookAtTheSonyAlphaDSLRA900173.jpg digital journal, digitaljournal, citizen journalism, cameras, sony, dslr, alpha 900, a900, lens, photography, nikon, canon, pros, cons, review ]]> First Look at the Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 99AC3CDE-9633-11DD-8C3A-C1E9CE1F477F http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/how-liveblogging-is-changing-journalism-1347799 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1347799 1341433 file TV-G 0.0 2008-10-09T18:53:45Z English 0 0 0 345 gcFA0qI7Ag http://blip.tv/play/gcFA0qI7Ag http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1347799&skin=rss Digitaljournal-HowLivebloggingIsChangingJournalism311.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-HowLivebloggingIsChangingJournalism311-273.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
Liveblogging has taken off across the Web, giving journalists a chance to write about events in real-time. Will media have to adapt to this rising trend? Digital Journal TV investigates in an interview with the president of CoveritLive, a liveblog leader. Digital Journal -- To liveblog or not to liveblog, that is the question. For journalists of all stripes, it is a decision to consider seriously: covering events and offering commentary in real-time has become the activity du jour for enterprising publishers. DigitalJournal.com has tested the service from liveblog trailblazer CoveritLive, whose software has been used by weather reporters, entertainment writers covering the Grammy Awards and comic-book nuts attending ComicCon. DigitalJournal.com tried out CoveritLive for the first U.S. presidential debate, the U.S. vice presidential debate, the Canadian federal leaders debate, and the second presidential debate in the United States. As impressive as the service was, there was noticeable lag and some reliability issues. What is the company doing to ensure quality in the future? Because liveblogging is getting more popular every month, Digital Journal TV wanted to know what makes a liveblog company tick. In an interview with CoveritLive President Keith McSpurren in Toronto, learn how citizen journalism can benefit from liveblogs and what business model CoveritLive may pursue. Journalism's continuous march to the Internet era just got more interesting. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1347799 http://blip.tv/file/1341433 Citizen Journalism digital journal digitaljournal citizen journalism live blogging blogs presidential debate obama mccain journalism publishing media Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:53:45 +0000 digital journal, digitaljournal, citizen journalism, live blogging, blogs, presidential, debate, obama, mccain, journalism, publishing, media http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-HowLivebloggingIsChangingJournalism311.jpg digital journal, digitaljournal, citizen journalism, live blogging, blogs, presidential, debate, obama, mccain, journalism, publishing, media ]]> How Liveblogging is Changing Journalism http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 4E9403CA-8B44-11DD-9F1C-F512789D1E81 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/sneak-peek-at-sony-s-first-internet-connected-blu-ray-player-1301188 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1301188 1294886 file TV-G 0.0 2008-09-25T15:01:00Z English 0 0 0 270 gcFAz7YoAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAz7YoAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1301188&skin=rss Digitaljournal-SneakPeekAtSonysFirstInternetConnectedBlurayPlayer760.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-SneakPeekAtSonysFirstInternetConnectedBlurayPlayer760-95.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
Sony is giving its Blu-ray disc player lineup a boost with new models allowing Internet access to get bonus content and an option to see picture-in-picture commentary. Digital Journal TV brings you an exclusive sneak peek into the tech behind the BDP-S550.DigitalJournal.tv – When Blu-ray won the high-def DVD war, Sony rejoiced. But was the celebration premature? After all, Blu-ray player sales sank 40 per cent between January and March 2008. Its share of the video disc market is a mere 8 per cent, compared to ye ol' DVD's share of 92 per cent. Sony isn't taking this dismal news lying down. They want to keep Blu-ray on the minds of home theatre enthusiasts by releasing new players loaded with intriguing features. In November, Sony Canada will release a new player costing $400. The BDP-S550 is compatible with BD-Live, a recently developed feature allowing customers to download content from the Internet. That content could be exclusive interviews with the cast or live events and gaming add-ons. An included Ethernet port makes possible this online connectivity, while also making firmware updates a cinch. The new model also sports better audio support: 7.1 channel Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus decoding will give the listening experience a welcome enhancement. What else does the new BDP-S550 offer the Blu-ray aficionado? Find out in DigitalJournal.tv's exclusive look into the bells n' whistles inside Sony's upcoming player. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1301188 http://blip.tv/file/1294886 Technology digitaljournal digital journal citizen journalism blu-ray sony bdp-s550 sneak peek exclusive dvd movies high definition high-def Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:01:00 +0000 digitaljournal, digital journal, citizen journalism, blu-ray, sony, bdp-s550, sneak peek, exclusive, dvd, movies, high definition, high-def http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-SneakPeekAtSonysFirstInternetConnectedBlurayPlayer760.jpg digitaljournal, digital journal, citizen journalism, blu-ray, sony, bdp-s550, sneak peek, exclusive, dvd, movies, high definition, high-def ]]> Sneak Peek At Sony's First Internet-Connected Blu-ray Player http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 09D49EA8-865C-11DD-A811-B7F94E8F4D94 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/how-video-games-can-make-kids-better-people-1282347 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1282347 1276110 file TV-G 0.0 2008-09-19T15:02:55Z English 0 0 0 210 gcFAzqMPAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzqMPAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1282347&skin=rss Digitaljournal-HowVideoGamesCanMakeKidsBetterPeople363.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-HowVideoGamesCanMakeKidsBetterPeople363-467.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
We all know kids play video games. But how much do they relax with console and PC games? Digital Journal TV examines a landmark report on what kids are playing, what benefits gaming offers, and why parents shouldn't be worried about teen gamers. Digital Journal -- The stereotype of the loner gamer, disengaged from current events and shunning real-life friendships, is now old news thanks to a comprehensive report from the Pew Internet & American Life Project. Some unexpected facts pepper the report, which found that nearly every American teen has played video games on either a console or a PC. The report found how teens enjoy video games: "Even when they are not playing games with others, teens talk and engage with others about games—by posting comments on discussion boards and websites or by writing reviews and “walk-throughs” that assist newcomers to a particular game by showing them how to play the game. "Many studies have shown a link between video games and violence, but the Pew survey aims to dispel some of the more media-friendly stereotypes about young gamers. Digital Journal TV highlights some of the key statistics, and editors Chris Hogg and David Silverberg explain some of the positive influences gaming offers kids. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1282347 http://blip.tv/file/1276110 Gaming digitaljournal digital journal citizen journalism video games kids children halo 3 guitar hero rock band rock band 2 nintendo wii xbox 360 playstation ps3 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:02:55 +0000 digitaljournal, digital journal, citizen journalism, video games, kids, children, halo 3, guitar hero, rock band, rock band 2, nintendo, wii, xbox 360, playstation, ps3 http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-HowVideoGamesCanMakeKidsBetterPeople363.jpg digitaljournal, digital journal, citizen journalism, video games, kids, children, halo 3, guitar hero, rock band, rock band 2, nintendo, wii, xbox 360, playstation, ps3 ]]> How Video Games Can Make Kids Better People http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ E007E69C-8125-11DD-AE5F-E594C60801FD http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/new-service-pays-drivers-to-pick-up-hitchhikers-1263457 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263457 1257259 file TV-G 0.0 2008-09-11T23:52:00Z English 0 0 0 392 gcFAzY9FAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzY9FAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263457&skin=rss Digitaljournal-NewServicePaysDriversToPickUpHitchhikers193.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-NewServicePaysDriversToPickUpHitchhikers193-577.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
Using new cellphone technology, a company called Avego is hoping to turn you and your friends into a massive network of taxis. This is no fly-by-night operation, either. It's a multi-million dollar initiative that could change the transport industry. Digital Journal TV -- From the department of Ambitious Ideas comes Avego, a company that has launched a tool to connect drivers with passengers via a new Web- and phone-based carpooling service. Think of it as a Web 2.0 hitchhiking or taxi service, of sorts, as drivers can sell a seat in their car to riders willing to pay. The technology that connects this whole network together is nothing short of impressive: The service works with regular cellphones, allowing you to call in to the company and follow voice-prompts to tell it where you want to go. A short while later, a driver will show up and give you a lift. From the driver's perspective, you get sent a text message when Avego's system finds someone on your way to work, for example, and you can swing by and pick up a paying customer for one of those empty seats in your vehicle. It all works through regular cellphones and the Internet, but it works better with a free downloadable application available to Apple iPhone users (set to hit the market in a few weeks in the U.S.). The iPhone app is made by Irish company Mapflow (Avego's parent company), and it uses GPS navigation and maps to guide you to a passenger waiting for a ride. Up until now, the company has limited its service to a small alpha pilot program of 20 to 30 vehicles in Dublin, Ireland. The company has now set up shop in San Francisco and it's releasing its beta program to any place where people can download from Apple's iTunes App store. Avego's entire system is automated, too Both a passenger and driver need a PayPal account and that's it; Avego will keep track of how far a driver carried a passenger, and the passenger's account will be debited for the trip. The driver is then compensated for the ride. No need to carry cash. So why does Avego think its service is needed? The company said it's found a "five-seat car traveling with only a driver is inherently inefficient, and yet 85 per cent of the time, that's how cars travel in much of the world."In an interview with DigitalJournal.com, company chairman Sean O'Sullivan said an empty seat could be worth as much as $3,000 per year to someone looking to recover part the expense of driving. From a passenger perspective, he said it can be even cheaper than taking public transit and it gets you right where you want to go. In addition to his role at Avego, O'Sullivan is also the head of a venture capital fund, SOS Ventures. When it comes to investment in Avego, O'Sullivan told DigitalJournal.com he has $120-million fund from start-up companies he's created in the past that have been successful. Avego has been given a "substantial commitment," and it currently has 15 engineers working on the project. Sharing a seat in your car with a rider who is willing to pay is environmentally friendly, economically smart, and could be a revolution to transportation as we know it. That is, if it works. But a number of questions and concerns arise: Is it even legal to offer a ride for payment if you don't have a commercial license like a taxi? What about safety issues of getting in the car with a stranger? And how exactly does the technology work? Digital Journal TV wanted to find out how this virtual hitchhiking service really works, and what the company has planned to combat criticisms and allay fears. We give you the inside scoop on one of the most intriguing new tech ideas speeding down the information ? and literal ? highway. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263457 http://blip.tv/file/1257259 Technology digitaljournal citizen journalism avego ridesharing carpool carpooling hitchhiking cars driving taxi apple iphone Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:52:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, avego, ridesharing, carpool, carpooling, hitchhiking, cars, driving, taxi, apple, iphone http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-NewServicePaysDriversToPickUpHitchhikers193.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, avego, ridesharing, carpool, carpooling, hitchhiking, cars, driving, taxi, apple, iphone ]]> New Service Pays Drivers to Pick Up Hitchhikers http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 20E30476-8121-11DD-8F82-D255AD54DF14 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/is-google-s-chrome-the-best-web-browser-1263378 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263378 1257180 file TV-G 0.0 2008-09-04T23:18:00Z English 0 0 0 237 gcFAzY52Ag http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzY52Ag http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263378&skin=rss Digitaljournal-IsGooglesChromeTheBestWebBrowser957.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-IsGooglesChromeTheBestWebBrowser957-67.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
The browser market got a bit more competitive this week with the launch of Google's Chrome. If you're used to using Firefox, Explorer or Safari to browse the Web, you might be asking yourself if it's worth switching. Here is your in-depth review. Digital Journal TV -- Whenever a company as large as Google launches a product, the world takes notice. Up until now, Google had no presence in the Internet browser market and instead put its promotional prowess and support behind Mozilla's Firefox. But with the launch of Google's open source browser called Chrome, the market was taken by surprise. Mozilla is now left scratching its head, wondering where it stands without the support of the Big-G; Microsoft is no doubt furious, worried, or both, about Google's aggressive entry into its domain; and consumers are trying to take it all in, wondering if Chrome is just another over-hyped technology or a serious Web tool. DigitalJournal.com has received a lot of questions about Chrome, so in this episode of Digital Journal TV, we take you under the hood of Google's new Web browser to show you the pros and cons.If you're looking for a fast browser, you found one, but it's not without it's quirks. Have you tried out Chrome? What do you think? Share your thoughts and express what you like or dislike about Google's new Web browser. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263378 http://blip.tv/file/1257180 Technology digitaljournal citizen journalism google chrome web internet browser review firefox mozilla internet explorer comparison javascript Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:18:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, google, chrome, web, internet, browser, review, firefox, mozilla, internet explorer, comparison, javascript http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-IsGooglesChromeTheBestWebBrowser957.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, google, chrome, web, internet, browser, review, firefox, mozilla, internet explorer, comparison, javascript ]]> Is Google's Chrome the Best Web Browser? http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 3747BB30-811C-11DD-AC62-D9DE68720F1F http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/romance-that-special-geek-with-led-candles-1263295 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263295 1257097 file TV-G 0.0 2008-08-27T22:43:00Z English 0 0 0 88 gcFAzY4jAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzY4jAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263295&skin=rss Digitaljournal-RomanceThatSpecialGeekWithLEDCandles803-173.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-RomanceThatSpecialGeekWithLEDCandles803-173-232.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
Nothing says "I care about you" more than fake candles. For all you geeks and pyro-paranoid people, we introduce you to a a flameless candle. With flickering light that comes in yellow and blue, these tech candles are offering a nerdy kind of romance. Digital Journal TV -- LED lights are in everything these days. They're energy efficient, cheap to manufacture and add a cool factor to products. So with this technology being incorporated into everything from Christmas lights to computer parts, why hasn't anyone thought of LED candles?Well, they have. In this episode of Digital Journal TV, we show you a cool set of bi-colour LED candles that you can blow at to turn on and off. That's right: You blow at the candle to turn it on. The candles are almost entirely wax and the LED lights flicker just like a natural candle. And with the LED-powered light source, you get about 300 hours of romantic fake light. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263295 http://blip.tv/file/1257097 Technology digitaljournal citizen journalism led candles lights review thinkgeek gadgets Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:43:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, led, candles, lights, review, thinkgeek, gadgets http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-RomanceThatSpecialGeekWithLEDCandles803-173.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, led, candles, lights, review, thinkgeek, gadgets ]]> Romance That Special Geek With LED Candles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 3C997160-8120-11DD-BF0E-CB384DC807F6 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/in-depth-review-of-the-best-and-worst-features-of-the-iphone-3g-1263364 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263364 1257166 file TV-G 0.0 2008-08-24T23:12:00Z English 0 0 0 541 gcFAzY5oAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzY5oAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263364&skin=rss Digitaljournal-InDepthReviewOfTheBestAndWorstFeaturesOfTheIPhone3G108-882.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-InDepthReviewOfTheBestAndWorstFeaturesOfTheIPhone3G108-882-734.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
The iPhone 3G has only been out for two weeks but is already turning heads; TV ads, news reports, gadget junkies lining up for hours to get one. But is it worth it the price tag? What are the setbacks of the phone? Here's a review you don't want to miss.Digital Journal -- The gadget was so popular, Apple sold more than one million units in the first weekend of sales. The iPhone 3G is the predecessor to the original iPhone but for many countries around the world (including Canada), this is the first time tech fans seen a phone from Apple. Since the phone's launch, we've been contacted by countless people who want to know more about the phone -- what we like, what we don't like, is it worth the investment and when will the next iPhone be available? While we don't know when the next-gen iPhone will be out (wow, some of you guys are impatient!), we can tell you there are a number of incredible features on this phone we have never seen anywhere else, but there are also a number of features Apple goofed on and should have included. In this episode of Digital Journal TV we break down the pros and cons of the device in an in-depth report. Find out how downloadable applications make this phone unique, why taking photos is painful and awkward, and get the scoop on why the iPhone 3G tempts Digital Journal managing editor, David Silverberg to quit his job to become a DJ. For those of you wondering if the screen picks up fingerprint smudges easily, just watch this video. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263364 http://blip.tv/file/1257166 Technology digitaljournal citizen journalism apple iphone iphone 3g review features pros cons cellphones mobiles Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:12:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, apple, iphone, iphone 3g, review, features, pros, cons, cellphones, mobiles http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-InDepthReviewOfTheBestAndWorstFeaturesOfTheIPhone3G108-882.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, apple, iphone, iphone 3g, review, features, pros, cons, cellphones, mobiles ]]> In-Depth Review of the Best and Worst Features of the iPhone 3G http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ E9F127D4-8109-11DD-98F5-E92454865EEB http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/can-blackberry-bold-go-where-no-smartphone-has-gone-before-1262934 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1262934 1256737 file TV-G 0.0 2008-08-21T20:32:00Z English 0 0 0 437 gcFAzYs6Ag http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzYs6Ag http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1262934&skin=rss Digitaljournal-CanBlackBerryBoldGoWhereNoSmartphoneHasGoneBefore761-795.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-CanBlackBerryBoldGoWhereNoSmartphoneHasGoneBefore761-795-7.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
Can the BlackBerry Bold rival the features and functionality of Apple's iPhone 3G? In light of today's Canadian launch of the fastest BlackBerry available yet, Digital Journal TV tested the new device to see if it's the summer's hottest smartphone. Digital Journal -- The BlackBerry Bold is now available in Canada, giving Canucks the first chance to try out the fastest BlackBerry device in North America. The Bold runs on Rogers' fast 3G network (the first time a BlackBerry has worked on such a network) and its speed doesn't disappoint. Just a month after bringing Apple?s iPhone 3G to Canadians (see our video review of the iPhone 3G here), Rogers Wireless partnered with Research in Motion to unveil the Bold on Thursday. John Boynton, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Rogers Wireless, said in a press release: "The much awaited BlackBerry Bold smartphone is a 'must have' for connoisseurs of premium products and mobile workers who want to remain connected and productive no matter where their jobs may take them." The Bold is available for $399 on a three-year plan with Rogers. So what?s so great about the Bold? Its screen offers impressive definition and clarity housed in an elegant 114mm x 66mm x 15mm design. It runs on the 3G network as well as Wi-Fi. A built-in GPS comes with BlackBerry Maps and Documents To Go, and lets users edit Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents while travelling. 1GB of on-board memory is more than previous generations, and memory card slots can expand the storage capacity to up to 16 GB. A 2-megapixel camera rounds out the device, and also offers video recording (unlike the iPhone 3G). Syncing music and video to the Bold via iTunes is simple, which should appeal to heavy multimedia users who want to stick with the BlackBerry brand. Digital Journal TV was on location at the Canadian launch for the Bold, and we spoke to Research in Motion and Rogers Wireless to find out how this smartphone compares to its predecessors?and why it may elevate to iPhone-killer status. Maybe. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1262934 http://blip.tv/file/1256737 Technology digitaljournal citizen journalism blackberry bold review apple iphone comparison first look features Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:32:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, blackberry, bold, review, apple, iphone, comparison, first look, features http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-CanBlackBerryBoldGoWhereNoSmartphoneHasGoneBefore761-795.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, blackberry, bold, review, apple, iphone, comparison, first look, features ]]> Can BlackBerry Bold Go Where No Smartphone Has Gone Before? http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 1B63C736-8123-11DD-9653-BCBA3B870789 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/the-company-offering-car-rentals-for-1-per-day-1263407 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263407 1257209 file TV-G 0.0 2008-08-20T23:32:00Z English 0 0 0 367 gcFAzY8TAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzY8TAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263407&skin=rss Digitaljournal-TheCompanyOfferingCarRentalsFor1PerDay373-952.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-TheCompanyOfferingCarRentalsFor1PerDay373-952-652.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
Toronto drivers can now rent a car for $1 a day. But there?s some fine print attached to CityFlitz?s service. Digital Journal TV finds out what?s driving this unique promotion. Digital Journal -- A new car rental program in Canada promises to give drivers the opportunity to rent cars for merely $1 a day. CityFlitz launched in Toronto recently, and offers 12 cars to drivers frustrated with high gas prices and insurance rates. The cars available for Torontonians include Mini Coopers, Mini Clubmans and Smart cars. The public can sign up to start driving those cars in early September. The driver needs to be 23 with a valid G license, and must also own a credit card that includes rental car insurance coverage. Cars come equipped with Wi-Fi Net access and a GPS tracking system. Users can rent a car for up to one week at a time. So is CityFlitz's deal too good to be true?Digital Journal TV explains the twist behind this auto-sharing service and how these cars became ?mobile billboards.? All you Digital Journal TV blooper fans: Stay tuned to the end of this segment for more David Silverberg tongue twisters. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263407 http://blip.tv/file/1257209 Business digitaljournal citizen journalism cityflitz cars rentals $1 one dollar cheap car rentals budget advetising mini cooper Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:32:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, cityflitz, cars, rentals, $1, one dollar, cheap car rentals, budget, advetising, mini cooper http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-TheCompanyOfferingCarRentalsFor1PerDay373-952.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, cityflitz, cars, rentals, $1, one dollar, cheap car rentals, budget, advetising, mini cooper ]]> The Company Offering Car Rentals For $1 Per Day http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 7089D036-810D-11DD-84C7-9320020EAE35 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/is-the-samsung-instinct-really-an-iphone-killer-1263018 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263018 1256821 file TV-G 0.0 2008-08-18T20:57:00Z English 0 0 0 333 gcFAzYwOAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzYwOAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263018&skin=rss Digitaljournal-IsTheSamsungInstinctReallyAnIPhoneKiller854-400.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-IsTheSamsungInstinctReallyAnIPhoneKiller854-400-226.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
The Samsung Instinct has finally made it to market, and already it's been touted as a serious competitor to Apple's popular iPhone 3G. It's sleek, full of features and it's all touch-screen. It's also less expensive. But is it better than the iPhone 3G? Digital Journal -- With the rising popularity of Apple's iPhone 3G, it was only a matter of time until competitors started copying design, function and features to tap into a burgeoning market (read: growing revenue stream). Mobile phones continue to get smarter, more feature-rich and very near to a full-blown computer in your pocket. In October 2007, Digital Journal TV reviewed the HTC Touch (see video review) because it was the closest thing to the iPhone at that time. We found a number of cool features, but the Touch was simply no iPhone. Then Apple released the new iPhone 3G this year and the tech world went insane. We took an in-depth look at the pros and cons of the gadget that has made techies foam at the mouth. Overall, we were pretty impressed (see our video review here). And so we meet the Samsung Instinct -- the device the world has waited for; critics, journalists and gadget lovers are dying to know if the Instinct is really worth its weight in headline ink, and how it compares to the almighty Apple iPhone 3G. If you can't afford the iPhone 3G, if you don't want to lock yourself in on a three-year contract, or if you simply don't like its features, the Samsung Instinct is said to be a great alternative. In this episode of Digital Journal TV, we break down the pros and cons and wade through the hype to find out if the Samsung Instinct really has what it takes to dethrone the smartphone king. Are you an iPhone 3G or Instinct owner? What do you think about either gadget? Do you prefer another mobile phone? Share your thoughts! ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263018 http://blip.tv/file/1256821 Technology digitaljournal citizen journalism samsung instinct apple iphone review comparison cellphones mobiles technology Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:57:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, samsung, instinct, apple, iphone, review, comparison, cellphones, mobiles, technology http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-IsTheSamsungInstinctReallyAnIPhoneKiller854-400.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, samsung, instinct, apple, iphone, review, comparison, cellphones, mobiles, technology ]]> Is the Samsung Instinct Really an 'iPhone Killer'? http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 43EE960C-810C-11DD-9F55-E6B0A7575B72 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/michael-phelps-leaves-massive-financial-impact-on-the-olympic-games-1262991 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1262991 1256794 file TV-G 0.0 2008-08-18T20:49:00Z English 0 0 0 82 gcFAzYtzAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzYtzAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1262991&skin=rss Digitaljournal-MichaelPhelpsLeavesMassiveFinancialImpactOnTheOlympicGa853-473.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-MichaelPhelpsLeavesMassiveFinancialImpactOnTheOlympicGa853-473-895.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
When you bring home eight gold medals in a single Olympic season, you're pretty much guaranteed a golden ticket to wealth. U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps is already cashing in on his celebrity status with deals worth millions of dollars. Digital Journal TV -- Getting rich off the Olympics is not an easy task. The Summer Games only come around every four years so most athletes' marketability fades quickly when football and hockey seasons start. Unless, of course, you are swimmer Michael Phelps. Phelps' face is plastered all over the Omega watch store in Beijing, China; he's sponsored by Speedo; he gets a paycheque from Visa; he's a product hawker for Power Bar; he is sponsored by AT&T; and McDonald's delivers more than just a double cheeseburger to him. And the Games aren't even over yet. Despite the fact Phelps won six golds in Athens, his name eventually subsided from media coverage. This year, Phelps brought home another eight medals, more than anyone in Olympic history. And coming out of the Games this year, Phelps is already a brand; more sponsors could jump into the wake of success trailing Phelps as he gets out of the pool and into the media spotlight. News sites and blogs are bursting at their virtual seams with Phelps news, and as one blogger for SportingNews.com writes: "...it's not easy when every single thing that is happening at the Games is framed -- yes: eclipsed -- by Phelps Mania. But not everyone agrees that Phelps' rise to riches will be easy. An article in the Chicago Tribute says: Olympians certainly get commercial gigs. Skier Suzy Chaffee was transformed into "Suzy Chapstick" to sell lip balm.Figure skater Dorothy Hamill, like Phelps a media darling, plugged Clairol hair conditioner. But they're usually not star earners. Forbes magazine's "Celebrity 100" list, which is ranked by income, features scores of athletes but has no Olympians outside of those who also play such pro sports as basketball or tennis. The amount Phelps makes in endorsements has not been revealed, and estimates are all over the map. However, he is widely expected to pull in at least a couple million dollars from his sponsorships. Speedo, alone, is paying Phelps a $1 million prize for beating Mark Spitz's record for gold. Kids across the U.S. are already obsessed with the athlete, and the saying "I want to be like Mike" has reportedly transformed to mean Phelps (it was formerly reserved for basketball great Michael Jordan). When it comes to the Olympics' impact on a company's stock value, some reports show Michael Phelps is actually helping Warnaco (the company that owns Speedo) earn a bump up in their stock value. The stock has doubled in the last two years, and the value climbed from $45 before the opening ceremonies to above $50 at the swimming finals. And finally, Michael Phelps has helped boost TV ratings during this year's Games, so the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is already saying it wants broadcasters to fork over more money to get the broadcast rights to future Olympic Games. According to the Daily Herald, this year's Games are attracting 21 per cent more viewers than Athens, and part of that is because of Michael Phelps' popularity. "We can capitalize on that in the next negotiations with NBC for the new rights," Gerhard Heiberg, chairman of the IOC marketing commission, said in an interview. "This is good for us. Yes, we may reach a higher level."NBC paid $894 million for the rights to broadcast the Beijing Olympics, and it paid $1.2 billion to get the rights to broadcast the Games in London, England in 2012. IOC President Jacques Rogge said Olympic sponsorship revenue is forecast to increase about 16 per cent to $1 billion for the Vancouver 2010 and London 2012 Games. Rogge also said broadcasting revenue will likely climb a whopping 40 per cent to $3.8 billion for the 2009-12 cycle. The financial wave following Michael Phelps has already reached a monumental level, and it's only a matter of time before more people jump head first into the swimmer's water. Just take a look at the clip above, and you can see Phelps' extreme star power and marketability. In this Digital Journal TV clip, we see Phelps kicking fiercely through the PR waters, as he puts his name behind McDonald's. He orders what he calls his favourite meal at the fast food joint (a double cheeseburger) as media and fans rabidly flock around him. It's not clear how much Phelps got paid for the PR stunt, but undoubtedly Michael Phelps will be bringing home more than gold medals after this year. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1262991 http://blip.tv/file/1256794 Sports digitaljournal citizen journalism michael phelps swimming olympic games gold medal swimmer olympics products endorsement endorsing mcdonalds speedo Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:49:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, michael phelps, swimming, olympic games, gold medal, swimmer, olympics, products, endorsement, endorsing, mcdonalds, speedo http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-MichaelPhelpsLeavesMassiveFinancialImpactOnTheOlympicGa853-473.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, michael phelps, swimming, olympic games, gold medal, swimmer, olympics, products, endorsement, endorsing, mcdonalds, speedo ]]> Michael Phelps Leaves Massive Financial Impact on the Olympic Games http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 3DFBB0D4-810E-11DD-B9BA-C36A8F4A78D2 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/inside-the-technology-powering-the-olympic-games-1263040 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263040 1256843 file TV-G 0.0 2008-08-07T21:03:00Z English 0 0 0 220 gcFAzYwkAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzYwkAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263040&skin=rss Digitaljournal-InsideTheTechnologyPoweringTheOlympicGames718-401.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-InsideTheTechnologyPoweringTheOlympicGames718-401-93.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
When an athlete crosses the finish line, how do final lap times get published in less than one second? What goes on behind the scenes to keep the Games running smoothly? This is your look at 4,000-member team who doesn't compete in any sporting events. Digital Journal -- With the world's largest sporting event kicking off in Beijing, billions of people around the world will flock to China or their TV sets and the Internet to get updates on their country's Olympic medal count. But how often do you think about the technology needed to get stats out to a global audience in the same amount of time it takes you to blink? What about the IT infrastructure required to ensure the Games run without glitches? And who updates the Olympic website? Enter Atos Origin, an international IT services company that is the tech lifeline of the Olympic Games. Powered by a 4,000-strong IT team, Atos has been setting up for the last four years in anticipation of this year's Games in Beijing. They are responsible for ensuring competition results are delivered worldwide in less than 0.3 seconds, and they run the invisible system that powers the global demand for statistics measured in fractions of a second. In this episode of Digital Journal TV, we take you behind the scenes of this global sporting powerhouse to give you a glimpse of the tech backbone of the Games. Find out how many computers are needed to run the media and visitor centers in the country; how much testing is needed to make sure this meeting of the world goes off without a hitch; and details about the international company that you won't see competing on the track. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263040 http://blip.tv/file/1256843 Technology digitaljournal citizen journalism atos origin olympics olympic games technology beijing it information technology timing races stopwatch Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:03:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, atos origin, olympics, olympic games, technology, beijing, it, information technology, timing, races, stopwatch http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-InsideTheTechnologyPoweringTheOlympicGames718-401.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, atos origin, olympics, olympic games, technology, beijing, it, information technology, timing, races, stopwatch ]]> Inside the Technology Powering the Olympic Games http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ D9CE7E20-8121-11DD-9BD1-B80F0071E72B http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/the-rise-of-the-electric-car-again-1263390 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263390 1257192 file TV-G 0.0 2008-07-31T23:23:00Z English 0 0 0 198 gcFAzY8CAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzY8CAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263390&skin=rss Digitaljournal-TheRiseOfTheElectricCarAgain965-740.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-TheRiseOfTheElectricCarAgain965-740-381.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
In a move bound to shake up the auto industry (if it's a success), GM is partnering with the top electric utilities in North America to usher in a new age of electric cars.Digital Journal TV finds out how the classic gas pump could be nudged aside soon. Digital Journal -- In 2010, General Motors wants you to plug your car into an outlet. That's the year GM releases its Chevy Volt, an electric car powered solely by a lithium-ion battery. But to get the electric car going, a driver needs to find a power station, the futuristic equivalent of a gas pump. GM isn't sitting on its hands; it recently teamed up with the Electric Power Research Institute, a group of more than 30 of the top electric utilities in the United States and Canada, in order to accelerate the introduction of these vehicles. The question now is will the electric car be a success if a power distribution network is properly impelmented? Could a plan that involves widespread charging stations convince people to ditch the gas-guzzling SUVs in exchange for a hatchback that plugs into the wall? GM and the EPRI want to dispel any myths about battery-powered cars while also working with public policy leaders to ease the transition from petroleum to electricity as a fuel source. They will be planning public awareness campaigns to educate the public on how to safely charge your electric car. General Motors VP of Global Program Management Jon Lauckner views the partnership as nothing short of a "plug-in revolution." He said in a statement: We are focused on creating affordable, highly desired vehicles that will take advantage of the grid - and providing accessible, reliable, convenient low cost electricity to plug-in customers. Electric cars are even getting their share of attention in political discourse. John McCain has expressed how the Chevy Volt is "the future of America and the world." McCain is also offering a $300 million prize to anyone who creates a first battery with the "the size, capacity, cost and power to leapfrog the commercially available plug-in hybrids or electric cars." By the way, the prize money is twelves times the amount offered for the capture of Osama Bin Laden. But as much hype as there is behind the electric car, questions still remain: if a power station can only give the Volt, say, 40 miles per charge, what happens to drivers with longer commutes to work? How expensive will these cars be? And will gas and oil executives truly let the electric car flourish, or will they play a role in its demise once again. Digital Journal TV delves inside GM's new partnership to find out what consumer benefits electric cars offer. What do you think: Will this finally be the era of the electric car, or a fad soon to be replaced like old tires? ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263390 http://blip.tv/file/1257192 The Environment digitaljournal citizen journalism electric car gas fuel mileage general motors gm fuel stations review technology Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:23:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, electric, car, gas, fuel, mileage, general motors, gm, fuel stations, review, technology http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-TheRiseOfTheElectricCarAgain965-740.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, electric, car, gas, fuel, mileage, general motors, gm, fuel stations, review, technology ]]> The Rise of the Electric Car (Again) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 7883C1EE-811B-11DD-9D7C-CF25E1B03A40 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/inside-four-seasons-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-500-million-residences-in-toronto-1263285 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263285 1257087 file TV-G 0.0 2008-07-16T22:38:00Z English 0 0 0 219 gcFAzY4ZAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzY4ZAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263285&skin=rss Digitaljournal-InsideFourSeasonsGroundbreakingCeremonyFor500MillionResid901-73.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-InsideFourSeasonsGroundbreakingCeremonyFor500MillionResid901-73-396.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
A private gala affair took place in Toronto, when the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences broke ground in Toronto's Yorkville district yesterday. Condos start at $1.9 million for 1,000 square feet. Digital Journal TV went inside the ceremony. Digital Journal -- The Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences will cost $500 million to build and create approximately 1,600 construction jobs in Toronto. At a special groundbreaking ceremony at Toronto's Bay and Yorkville streets, Four Seasons hosted a special private event catered with rosemary crusted lamb and lobster martinis. The event was flanked by rich and famous, and Four Seasons announced the building is already 70 per cent sold out. Condos range in size from 1,000 square feet to a whopping 9,000 square foot penthouse and starting price is $1.9 million. The residences are set to be completed by late 2011. "The design and refinement of the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences will be a valuable addition to our city," said Mayor David Miller in a press release. "Toronto is a worldwide leader in condominium sales and construction and the decision to build this first-class project here further underscores our reputation as a livable and prosperous city where people want to both live and visit." Miller did not make it to the ceremony, but other dignitaries were on-hand, including Ontario Minister of of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Jim Watson; city councillor Kyle Rae; Four Seasons founder, chairman and CEO Isadore Sharp; and Menkes Developments president, Alan Menkes. "It is a source of pride for me that Toronto, the birthplace of Four Seasons, will soon have such an impressive presences for the company," said Sharp. "This project celebrates the past and reflects the evolution of Four Seasons as it nears its 50th year of history. In this sneak peek video, Digital Journal TV was at the gala evening to take you behind the scenes at the event that attracted hundreds of people interested in this unique real-estate development. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263285 http://blip.tv/file/1257087 Business digitaljournal citizen journalism four seasons toronto private residences hotel groundbreaking ceremony Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:38:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, four seasons, toronto, private residences, hotel, groundbreaking ceremony http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-InsideFourSeasonsGroundbreakingCeremonyFor500MillionResid901-73.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, four seasons, toronto, private residences, hotel, groundbreaking ceremony ]]> Inside Four Seasons' Groundbreaking Ceremony For $500-Million Residences in Toronto http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 4E6A1DC4-810F-11DD-94FD-C9EDBEEEEC65 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/the-camcorder-flipping-video-on-its-head-1263064 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263064 1256867 file TV-G 0.0 2008-07-10T21:11:00Z English 0 0 0 284 gcFAzYw8Ag http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzYw8Ag http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263064&skin=rss Digitaljournal-TheCamcorderFlippingVideoOnItsHead973-636.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-TheCamcorderFlippingVideoOnItsHead973-636-625.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
If we told you a new camcorder is a must-have for video fans, the likely response would be "Is it a Sony or Panasonic?" Well, it's none of the above. Digital Journal tests out the Flip Ultra, the simplest high-quality camcorder actually worth buying. Digital Journal -- Video camcorders are nothing new. In our business where we review dozens of them all the time, not very much excites us anymore. That is, until we met the Flip Ultra. The simplest and perhaps the most powerful pocket-sized camcorder we've seen in ages has been on the market in the U.S. since 2007 but just recently came to Canada. The Flip Ultra records up to 60 minutes of video on its 2GB internal memory meaning you don't have to fuss with tape, and the quality and ease of use is impressive. It isn't cluttered with buttons or features most people struggle to understand, yet it's not crippled by being so simple it's useless. It's even been one of the top-selling gadgets on Amazon. In this episode of Digital Journal TV, we give you the up-close-and-personal look at the Flip Ultra and weigh in with the pros and cons. If you're in the market for a video camera right now and you want something that is both inexpensive and powerful, have a look. And to show just what this camcorder can do in terms of quality of video and audio, we've ditched our professional camera and shot this entire video using two Flip Ultras. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263064 http://blip.tv/file/1256867 Technology digitaljournal citizen journalism flip ultra video review camcorder camera youtube best of top product Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:11:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, flip, ultra, video, review, camcorder, camera, youtube, best of, top product http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-TheCamcorderFlippingVideoOnItsHead973-636.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, flip, ultra, video, review, camcorder, camera, youtube, best of, top product ]]> The Camcorder Flipping Video on its Head http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 4938D45C-8110-11DD-80EF-F713EC3A674E http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/if-drivers-can-t-use-cellphones-how-can-they-get-their-fix-1263093 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263093 1256896 file TV-G 0.0 2008-07-03T21:18:00Z English 0 0 0 275 gcFAzYxZAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzYxZAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263093&skin=rss Digitaljournal-IfDriversCantUseCellphonesHowCanTheyGetTheirFix133-683.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-IfDriversCantUseCellphonesHowCanTheyGetTheirFix133-683-507.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
California and Washington recently joined three other U.S. states in banning cellphone use while driving. DigitalJournal.com investigates what motivated lawmakers to take phones out of drivers' hands and the best technology for car-loving mobile addicts. Digital Journal -- The controversy over the dangers of talking on a cellphone while driving just got more interesting. On July 1, California and Washington enacted laws that restrict cellphone use in vehicles. Drivers 18 and older need to use a hands-free device to make a call, and drivers under 18 can't use any electronic devices while behind the wheel. According to the Contra Costa Times, the legislation was passed in order to reduce driver distraction, which causes around 80 per cent of accidents, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says. In California, the fine for the first offense is $76 and the second is $190, including court fees. In Washington police are charging first offenders $124 per violation. Both states are encouraging drivers to refrain from cellphone conversations while driving, but if they need to make a call, they must use a hands-free device like a Bluetooth headset. What options are available for these cellphone-friendly drivers? In this episode of Digital Journal TV, we look into the cellphone-driving ban and why U.S. states are clamouring to get the cell thrown out of the car. Find out what tech is available for handset-hating states, and learn how even using a earpiece may not be the safest option. This is your inside scoop on the greatest tech available for cellphone junkies who still like chatting on the road. Do you think it's smart for Washington and California to join three other states in restricting cellphone use in vehicles? ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263093 http://blip.tv/file/1256896 Technology digitaljournal citizen journalism cellphones mobiles driving drivers hands-free speakerphone laws text messaging Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:18:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, cellphones, mobiles, driving, drivers, hands-free, speakerphone, laws, text messaging http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-IfDriversCantUseCellphonesHowCanTheyGetTheirFix133-683.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, cellphones, mobiles, driving, drivers, hands-free, speakerphone, laws, text messaging ]]> If Drivers Can't Use Cellphones, How Can They Get Their Fix? http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ C8C1DCCA-8118-11DD-AAF4-8F468B7F313B http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/the-outlook-for-microsoft-as-bill-gates-leaves-the-company-1263249 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263249 1257051 file TV-G 0.0 2008-06-26T22:18:00Z English 0 0 0 562 gcFAzY11Ag http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzY11Ag http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263249&skin=rss Digitaljournal-TheOutlookForMicrosoftAsBillGatesLeavesTheCompany730-425.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-TheOutlookForMicrosoftAsBillGatesLeavesTheCompany730-425-818.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
He's an innovator, a visionary and just plain genius: Bill Gates has made perhaps the biggest contribution to humankind with his life's work. Now, Gates prepares to transition out of Microsoft, but he has another chance to revolutionize the world. Digital Journal -- When Bill Gates founded Microsoft in 1975 with friend Paul Allen, nobody could have guessed the 20-year-old would change history. Gates ushered in the era of the personal computer and built a business around software when nobody thought it was possible. Today, Gates and his company Microsoft are household names. The Harvard drop-out is known as a business magnate, a software visionary, a philanthropist and one of the richest men in the world. But this week marks a big change for Gates: He's transitioning out of Microsoft to put more energy and time into the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, a charitable organization. On June 27, Gates moves from his day-to-day role at Microsoft but will stay on as the company's chairman. The 52-year-old is the co-chair and strategic thinker of the foundation in his name. The organization employs more than 500 people worldwide and has billions of dollars invested in enhancing healthcare, reducing extreme poverty, giving children access to education and computers and fighting diseases like AIDS in more than 100 countries. While Gates is not totally out of Microsoft, his life and the company are undergoing a major change as he transitions out of a daily role. Today's marketplace is dramatically different than the one that existed when Microsoft was founded, and with billions of dollars at his disposal Gates is faced with another opportunity to revolutionize the world.In this mini documentary, Digital Journal TV goes inside the life of Bill Gates. We look back at the defining moments of his career, including setting up an international company in his early twenties; we hear from Gates' friends and colleagues about the triumphs and tribulations of building a software empire; we go inside his new role with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; and we look at the company's position in the industry today, and tomorrow. This is your in-depth look at the man who changed all our lives and history forever, and he has another chance to do it all over again. When all is said and done, what do you think of the outlook for Microsoft and Gates? ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263249 http://blip.tv/file/1257051 Business digitaljournal citizen journalism bill gates microsoft retiring retirement philanthropy melinda gates warren buffet computers pcs Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:18:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, bill gates, microsoft, retiring, retirement, philanthropy, melinda gates, warren buffet, computers, pcs http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-TheOutlookForMicrosoftAsBillGatesLeavesTheCompany730-425.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, bill gates, microsoft, retiring, retirement, philanthropy, melinda gates, warren buffet, computers, pcs ]]> The Outlook For Microsoft as Bill Gates Leaves the Company http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 7728A676-8124-11DD-BAD6-D39792F3FCBF http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/harvard-s-advice-to-bloggers-on-ap-copyright-fiasco-1263440 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263440 1257242 file TV-G 0.0 2008-06-19T23:42:00Z English 0 0 0 388 gcFAzY80Ag http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzY80Ag http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263440&skin=rss Digitaljournal-HarvardsAdviceToBloggersOnAPCopyrightFiasco756-581.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-HarvardsAdviceToBloggersOnAPCopyrightFiasco756-581-664.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
Associated Press wants to force bloggers and citizen journalists to pay to quote parts of their articles. The blogosphere is fighting back. We speak to the Harvard Citizen Media Project to find out what bloggers should do to protect themselves legally. Digital Journal -- It's the PR disaster Associated Press never wanted: After it served a news site with takedown notices for quoting AP articles, a slew of blogs have boycotted the newswire service. AP claims bloggers and online writers are violating copyright by quoting parts of their articles. Blogs defend their use of quotes under the fair use law. Who's right? This new media controversy is on the minds of anyone who writes online news or follows their favourite blog. AP is hoping to persuade blogs to pay for quotes, while bloggers want to quote AP articles freely, saying the referrals only help promote AP articles. As citizen journalist Sue D. pointed out, some bloggers are even calculating how much AP owes them for quoting writers without credit. Harvard's Citizen Media Law Project offers bloggers and citizen journalists some guidance through its legal guide, but aside from that document there is little help online writers can get. There is good reason to be confused: The fair use law isn't black-and-white because it often depends on context and article length. So if AP wants to charge or threaten lawsuits on bloggers, what should those bloggers and citizen journalists do to protect themselves? Is it too risky to quote from AP, even if the reference is a couple lines? To help online writers and the public understand this controversy, Digital Journal TV investigates how AP managed to instigate the blogosphere into a massive boycott, why the new pricing plan is unreasonable and what bloggers can do to protect themselves. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263440 http://blip.tv/file/1257242 Citizen Journalism digitaljournal citizen journalism associated press ap bloggers copyrights charging internet quotes web blogosphere Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:42:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, associated press, ap, bloggers, copyrights, charging, internet, quotes, web, blogosphere http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-HarvardsAdviceToBloggersOnAPCopyrightFiasco756-581.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, associated press, ap, bloggers, copyrights, charging, internet, quotes, web, blogosphere ]]> Harvard's Advice to Bloggers on AP Copyright Fiasco http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ E8F2ED06-811B-11DD-B2A7-D98126B7BD0E http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/will-china-s-environmental-crisis-overshadow-the-olympic-games-1263293 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263293 1257095 file TV-G 0.0 2008-06-12T22:41:00Z English 0 0 0 227 gcFAzY4hAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzY4hAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263293&skin=rss Digitaljournal-WillChinasEnvironmentalCrisisOvershadowTheOlympicGames574-942.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-WillChinasEnvironmentalCrisisOvershadowTheOlympicGames574-942-541.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
China's economy is soaring but with that expansion also comes concerns over its extreme pollution. But the Chinese government is trying to polish its environmental image. Digital Journal TV finds out what China is doing to clean up the mess. Digital Journal -- A booming economy. Heavy auto traffic. Horrible air quality. Combine all these ingredients and China wins the award for one of the most dangerously polluted countries in the world. With the 2008 Olympics looming, China is desperately trying to give the impression of a country working to combat these environmental problems. Will the public be convinced? There is no shortage of bad news for eco-watchers worried about China's toxic contributions: more than 3 million cars travel through Beijing's streets; among world capitals, only Cairo has worse air quality than Beijing; and one-third of all river water has been rated at its most degraded level, unfit for agricultural or even industrial use. This is a tough nightmare scenario for China to spin in its favor. Look at how the New York Times explained the consequences of China's pollution: An internal, unpublicized report by the Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning in 2003 estimated that 300,000 people die each year from ambient air pollution, mostly of heart disease and lung cancer. An additional 110,000 deaths could be attributed to indoor air pollution caused by poorly ventilated coal and wood stoves or toxic fumes from shoddy construction materials, said a person involved in that study. But the Chinese government is doing what it can to purify the air, water and land before the world turns its attention to the Communist country. Find out what China is working on to kill its pollution in a Digital Journal TV report, complete with footage from the Asia Society. It's not too late yet for China, and DigitalJournal.com Editor-in-Chief, Chris Hogg, explains why. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263293 http://blip.tv/file/1257095 The Environment digitaljournal citizen journalism china beijing olympics olympic games environment pollution smog health Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:41:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, china, beijing, olympics, olympic games, environment, pollution, smog, health http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-WillChinasEnvironmentalCrisisOvershadowTheOlympicGames574-942.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, china, beijing, olympics, olympic games, environment, pollution, smog, health ]]> Will China's Environmental Crisis Overshadow the Olympic Games? http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 83EABADA-8123-11DD-B996-E3D3A7619B08 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/first-look-at-nintendo-s-wii-fit-the-couch-potato-killer-1263419 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263419 1257221 file TV-G 0.0 2008-05-15T23:35:00Z English 0 0 0 210 gcFAzY8fAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzY8fAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263419&skin=rss Digitaljournal-FirstLookAtNintendosWiiFitTheCouchPotatoKiller378-750.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-FirstLookAtNintendosWiiFitTheCouchPotatoKiller378-750-605.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
Video games just got healthier. Nintendo Wii is releasing its calorie-burning game Wii Fit on May 21, and in this episode of Digital Journal TV we test the revolutionary product and tell you why yoga studios and gyms may soon have a virtual competitor. Digital Journal -- Couch potato gamers are getting a run for their money. Literally. Nintendo is releasing its exercise-heavy game Wii Fit on May 21 in North America, giving home entertainment a dose of aerobics, strength training and yoga. Costing $90, Wii Fit includes a virtual personal trainer to guide you through exercises such as push-ups, yoga poses, running, hula hooping, waist twists and many more. The game uses an innovative pressure sensitive Balance Board that responds to any shift in weight, balance or posture. So if you sway your hips quickly in the hula hoop exercise, the console can sense how fast your body moves and the avatar on screen responds accordingly. Wii Fit has the potential to revolutionize the way people play video games. There are more than 40 activities to choose, and Nintendo says they "focus towards providing a core workout, a popular exercise method that emphasizes slower, controlled motions." Each user creates a profile and adds potential weight loss goals. The system monitors a user's weight and body-mass index as well as their performance on each exercise. Only a few activities are available in the beginning; as users "succeed" in each exercise, more are unlocked. While Wii Fit's unique activities centre on yoga poses, running marathons and aerobic training, Nintendo doesn't want to lose its sense of fun. Some games get out of the gym, including the slalom skiing, snowboarding and soccer activities. They still force you to move around quickly on the Balance Board, but these games are ideal for kids who get bored easily by yoga?s warrior pose or push-ups. In this episode of Digital Journal TV, we take you on a sneak peek into Wii Fit, its unique technology and how it hopes to make lazy gamers as obsolete as the Power Glove. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263419 http://blip.tv/file/1257221 Gaming digitaljournal citizen journalism nintendo wii fit exercise yoga video games gaming xbox 360 ps3 playstation 3 Thu, 15 May 2008 23:35:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, nintendo, wii, fit, exercise, yoga, video games, gaming, xbox 360, ps3, playstation 3 http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-FirstLookAtNintendosWiiFitTheCouchPotatoKiller378-750.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, nintendo, wii, fit, exercise, yoga, video games, gaming, xbox 360, ps3, playstation 3 ]]> First Look at Nintendo's Wii Fit, the Couch Potato Killer http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ B8A3D3DE-8113-11DD-9C52-F95CF16E2AB9 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/playstation-3-could-soon-offer-movie-downloads-but-is-too-late-1263160 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263160 1256962 file TV-G 0.0 2008-04-22T21:42:00Z English 0 0 0 202 gcFAzY0cAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzY0cAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263160&skin=rss Digitaljournal-PlayStation3CouldSoonOfferMovieDownloadsButIsTooLate748-540.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-PlayStation3CouldSoonOfferMovieDownloadsButIsTooLate748-540-409.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
Sony's PlayStation 3 wants to be more than just a gaming device: it's planning to introduce a film and TV show download service. In this episode, we look at how PS3's digital media maneuver could compete with Apple's iTunes and Xbox 360's Live service. Digital Journal -- You can't go a week without a next-gen gaming console trying to outfox its competitors. This time, Sony is playing catch-up: it has been reported the company will introduce a video download service via its PlayStation Network that will allow PlayStation 3 owners to buy full movies and TV shows. Sony is a few years late in the game, because Xbox 360 Live and Apple iTunes already offer similar download programs. According to the L.A. Times, who broke the story, Sony is negotiating licensing deals with studios to bring the video download service to the PS3 as early as the summer 2008. There's good reason to believe this monumental project is more than just a rumour. Sony's Peter Dille wrote on the PlayStation blog: It's already been confirmed that we?ll be offering a video service for PS3 in a way that separates the service from others you?ve seen or used. Ultimately the goal of the PlayStation Network service will be to break through the overwhelming clutter of digital media to give you the TV, movies and gaming content you want.Sony PlayStation 3 attempting to gain ground on the 360 and Nintendo's Wii -- more than 10.5 million PS3s have been sold worldwide since its launch in 2006. And the console's Blu-ray technology is the hands-down winner when it comes to next-generation DVD viewing. But can its leap into downloadable films and TV shows give Sony the boost it desperately needs? In this episode of Digital Journal TV, editors Chris Hogg and David Silverberg discuss the pros and cons of Sony's upcoming video download service. Learn how PS3's digital media focus could shake up the industry, and find out how it stacks up to Apple's iTunes and Xbox 360's Live reputable offerings. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263160 http://blip.tv/file/1256962 Technology digitaljournal citizen journalism sony playstation 3 ps3 movies download itunes apple Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:42:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, sony, playstation 3, ps3, movies, download, itunes, apple http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-PlayStation3CouldSoonOfferMovieDownloadsButIsTooLate748-540.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, sony, playstation 3, ps3, movies, download, itunes, apple ]]> PlayStation 3 could soon offer movie downloads, but is too late? http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 50F5D92C-8117-11DD-867D-D052F34A4FA6 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/got-a-skype-phone-in-your-pocket-or-are-you-just-happy-to-see-me-1263225 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263225 1257027 file TV-G 0.0 2008-04-04T22:08:00Z English 0 0 0 251 gcFAzY1dAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzY1dAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263225&skin=rss Digitaljournal-GotASkypePhoneInYourPocketOrAreYouJustHappyToSeeMe180-983.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-GotASkypePhoneInYourPocketOrAreYouJustHappyToSeeMe180-983-135.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
It almost sounds too good to be true: using Skype without a PC, on the go. Belkin has answered the call by offering a Wi-Fi phone pre-loaded with Skype software. DigitalJournal TV gives you an overview of what?s hot and not about Belkin?s pet project. Digital Journal - Skype is known for giving you the ability to make cheap phone calls through your PC. And we all know the mobile benefits of the everyday cellphone. Combine the two and you get the Belkin Skype Wi-Fi Phone, a useful handset for anyone who often phones friends or relatives overseas. As the DigitalJournal TV team discovered, using this Skype-enabled phone will let you make international calls for pennies per minute. Similar in shape to the common candy-bar phone, the Wi-Fi Phone offers a nice grip to make calls, feeling a bit more rugged than other fancy cells. But its looks are secondary -- this gadget is perfect for the road warrior calling internationally. Pre-loaded with Skype software, users connect wirelessly to a Wi-Fi hotspot (found in coffee shops, restaurants and some cities have city-wide coverage). It's a simple process, considering how widespread Wi-Fi has become. You don't need a PC or a Web browser. The phone costs $179 USD (order from the U.S. or Canada) and a monthly subscriber fee of about $3 gives you unlimited calling. Impressive voice quality, quick connections and an intuitive interface makes the Belkin phone a worthy contender in the bustling market of world phones. Is this phone right for your needs? Are you curious how Wi-Fi, Skype and a sleek handset can work together to give you a top-rated gadget? Watch this episode of Digital Journal TV to learn more. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263225 http://blip.tv/file/1257027 Technology digitaljournal citizen journalism belkin wi-fi skype voice over ip voice over internet protocol voip cellphones review Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:08:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, belkin, wi-fi, skype, voice over ip, voice over internet protocol, voip, cellphones, review http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-GotASkypePhoneInYourPocketOrAreYouJustHappyToSeeMe180-983.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, belkin, wi-fi, skype, voice over ip, voice over internet protocol, voip, cellphones, review ]]> Got a Skype phone in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 61D1F808-8111-11DD-9B06-C81D58525866 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/how-you-can-save-your-marriage-with-logitech-s-universal-remote-1263115 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263115 1256917 file TV-G 0.0 2008-03-26T21:25:00Z English 0 0 0 252 gcFAzYxvAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzYxvAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263115&skin=rss Digitaljournal-HowYouCanSaveYourMarriageWithLogitechsUniversalRemote955-648.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-HowYouCanSaveYourMarriageWithLogitechsUniversalRemote955-648-796.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
Welcome to a universal remote that actually works well, and is simple to set up. The Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote can replace up to 15 of your remotes, and turns all your home entertainment equipment on with a single button. Digital Journal -- More home entertainment choices means more confusion. What remote do I use when? A coffee table can be littered with as many as a dozen remotes, but Logitech's new device seeks to include all those functions into one unit. The Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote (clunky name, indeed) provides one-touch access to watching TV or movies, playing video games or listening to music.Winning a CES 2008 Design and Engineering Award, the universal remote features a full-colour touch screen and backlighted buttons for easy navigation at nighttime. Just push one button to switch from watching a flick to listening to tunes. The Harmony One is also sleeker than the clunky gadgets people have come to expect from a TV remote. Logitech's device is coated in a piano-black top and silver base, while also sporting a curved shape to fit ergonomically into any hand. In this episode of Digital Journal TV, we'll show you why Logitech's Harmony One is a unique home entertainment peripheral perfect for any tech junkie. It's simple to use, easy to set up and it actually works well. This episode also features an interview with Ashish Arora, Vice President and General Manager of Harmony Remote Controls at Logitech. Arora explains why the company has high hopes for its latest remote. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263115 http://blip.tv/file/1256917 Technology digitaljournal citizen journalism logitech universal remote remote control tv television Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:25:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, logitech, universal remote, remote control, tv, television http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-HowYouCanSaveYourMarriageWithLogitechsUniversalRemote955-648.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, logitech, universal remote, remote control, tv, television ]]> How You Can Save Your Marriage With Logitech's Universal Remote http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 748C6D80-8115-11DD-B3AE-CB0D3D53F963 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/a-look-inside-the-weird-and-wonderful-web-1263193 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263193 1256995 file TV-G 0.0 2008-03-21T21:55:00Z English 0 0 0 550 gcFAzY09Ag http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzY09Ag http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263193&skin=rss Digitaljournal-ALookInsideTheWeirdAndWonderfulWeb690-431.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-ALookInsideTheWeirdAndWonderfulWeb690-431-577.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
In this episode of Digital Journal TV, we bring you our top picks of cool new sites, weird gadgets and amazing inventions. This is your sneak peek at an oven that can sense what it's cooking, American warfare as a food fight and a hands-free umbrella. The Web is now home to a flurry of cool, weird, wild and mind-boggling inventions. If it's a service that makes life easier, an odd gadget for the home or something that is simply a brilliant invention, we're always looking for it. In this episode of Digital Journal TV, hosts Chris Hogg and David Silverberg take you inside what is hot on the Internet right now. We've found a viral video that shows the history of U.S. warfare as a food fight; a Web 2.0 site for book lovers; a strange new technology in the umbrella market; an oven that can detect what food you're cooking and automatically sets the temperature for you; a robotic gas station that will refuel your car; and a Wi-Fi-detecting T-shirt that has a display on the chest to show you when you're in a wireless Internet hotspot. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263193 http://blip.tv/file/1256995 Technology digitaljournal citizen journalism wireless t-shirt wi-fi internet weird wonderful web umbrella review gas station robots stove cooking temperature Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:55:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, wireless, t-shirt, wi-fi, internet, weird, wonderful, web, umbrella, review, gas station, robots, stove, cooking, temperature http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-ALookInsideTheWeirdAndWonderfulWeb690-431.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, wireless, t-shirt, wi-fi, internet, weird, wonderful, web, umbrella, review, gas station, robots, stove, cooking, temperature ]]> A Look Inside the Weird and Wonderful Web http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ E6D87E4C-8110-11DD-A5F6-81E8A54C162A http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/first-look-organic-led-and-the-future-of-television-1263104 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263104 1256906 file TV-G 0.0 2008-03-12T21:22:00Z English 0 0 0 315 gcFAzYxkAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzYxkAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263104&skin=rss Digitaljournal-FirstLookOrganicLEDAndTheFutureOfTelevision747-839.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-FirstLookOrganicLEDAndTheFutureOfTelevision747-839-457.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
Sony has brought its first Organic LED (OLED) TV to market, and the product is stunning. The picture quality is also unmatched by today's standards. In this episode, we'll show you the 3-mm thin screen poised to one day replace plasmas and LCD TVs. Digital Journal -- As we reported in early February (see the coverage), Sony is ushering in a new era in television with OLED TV. OLED is comprised of small pieces of organic material that glow when an electrical current is applied (called electrophosphorescence). When used to create displays, OLED can produce self-luminous screens, meaning they do not require a source of light like LCD or DLP televisions. Sony's first OLED is the XEL-1, and the picture quality is better than anything we've seen in today's current technology. The screen is 3-mm thin (the thickness of three credit cards); it consumes almost no power (as low as 35w); the picture quality is vivid and sharp; and the contrast ratio is an astounding 1,000,000:1, meaning its black levels are great. In this episode of Digital Journal TV, we'll give you a first look at Sony's 11-inch XEL-1 and discuss the pros and cons of this emerging TV technology. There is a long list of benefits but we've also found a few setbacks, and we look into just how much Sony plans to invest in the future of television. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263104 http://blip.tv/file/1256906 Technology digitaljournal citizen journalism sony organic led oled tvs televisions flat screens plasma lcd organic Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:22:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, sony, organic led, oled, tvs, televisions, flat screens, plasma, lcd, organic http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-FirstLookOrganicLEDAndTheFutureOfTelevision747-839.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, sony, organic led, oled, tvs, televisions, flat screens, plasma, lcd, organic ]]> First Look: Organic LED and the Future of Television http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ C2DDAFEA-810A-11DD-9368-BAF0A08319FA http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/company-building-tv-network-filled-solely-with-commercials-1262950 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1262950 1256753 file TV-G 0.0 2008-02-12T21:38:00Z English 0 0 0 426 gcFAzYtKAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzYtKAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1262950&skin=rss Digitaljournal-CompanyBuildingTVNetworkFilledSolelyWithCommercials269-980.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-CompanyBuildingTVNetworkFilledSolelyWithCommercials269-980-759.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
Would you sit through an hour-long show airing only commercials? Or what about visiting a website showcasing the top ads from around the world? New York-based Firebrand hopes so, because its business is focusing on nothing but broadcasting commercials. Digital Journal -- Five years ago, Roman Vinoly was watching TV in his Manhattan apartment when he came across a Diet Dr. Pepper commercial that made him laugh out loud. The commercial was more enjoyable than the TV show he was watching. He began brainstorming a wild idea: A TV network airing only commercials, 24 hours a day. After years of research and poring through FCC protocol documents, Vinoly is almost there: His company Firebrand debuted in November 2007, producing a one-hour nightly show featuring nothing but ads. It airs on the fledgling Ion TV network, but Firebrand's website gives commercial lovers nonstop options. Want to see classic Adidas ads? Or how about spots only featuring toilet humour? Firebrand lets viewers search for ads based on keywords, too, in order to make all of its free content easily accessible. The site has a database of more than 1,700 ads from 600 different companies. Since its launch, Firebrand.com has attracted 250,000 unique visitors who streamed 4.5 million commercials. But Firebrand isn?t just airing commercials without any method to its ad-ness. During the Ion shows, the spots are arranged in segments according to their context, so a series of football ads may be grouped together, or a selection of ads that relate to one another may be compiled in a playlist. Firebrand hires anchors, or "commercial jockeys" as they're known, to explain behind-the-scenes info on actors, director or ad companies responsible for the spots just shown. Long derided for being intrusive, irritating and monotonous, commercials have become Firebrand's cash crop. The idea to air solely commercials online and in a broadcast attracted $30 million in venture funding from Microsoft, General Electric and NBC Universal, giving Firebrand a boost to realize its big dream: a network airing commercials all day, every day. Is that appealing for viewers and advertisers? Digital Journal interviewed Firebrand's co-founder Roman Vinoly to find out what commercials say about our cultural zeitgeist, and why Firebrand is staking its business on a 30-second clip some have called the haiku of television. DigitalJournal.com: How does Firebrand gather the best and most entertaining commercials in the world? Do you approach companies to get permission, or do they approach you? Roman Vinoly: We use both methods. We find stuff that we like or what our viewers request via email. And we reach out to production companies and advertisers that created those classic spots. If an old commercial is promoting an old product no longer available, we run the ad free. But now, luckily, ad companies approach us. Which is how it should be. DigitalJournal.com: What do you say to people who find commercials annoying and intrusive. Why would they watch Firebrand on Ion or on the Web? Vinoly: Commercials are irritating or intrusive unless they are put in a place where they aren?t interrupting your favourite show. When spots are properly curated and contextualized for flow, they can engage viewership. And we've found that when people surf our site, they watch content between 15 and 20 minutes at a time. That's an impressive number for any Web surfing session at one site. DigitalJournal.com: So what?s appealing about the commercials Firebrand airs? Vinoly: They can be frilly entertainment or they can be moving and emotionally compelling. Creative artists who produce ads are working in a medium filled with so many obstacles, because they have to reach beyond the ordinary to get people to pay attention. Commercials are an incredibly powerful look at our popular culture and popular icons. When you take out crappy ads and leave in the good stuff, it makes for the most compelling TV in the world. DigitalJournal.com: Sure, some commercials can be very entertaining, but where does Firebrand want to go with this? What?s your ultimate goal? Vinoly: We want to be everywhere, showing no prejudice to any distribution method or medium. We are already on the Web but we want to become a network airing commercials 24/7. It's a situation that will be better for consumers and advertisers. This episode of Digital Journal TV brings you inside Firebrand. We weigh-in on the pros and cons, and dish out a few of our favourite commercials from the company. Check out the TV spot above for your peek into this new commercial endeavour. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1262950 http://blip.tv/file/1256753 The Mainstream Media digitaljournal citizen journalism firebrand review commercials television tv network Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:38:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, firebrand, review, commercials, television, tv, network http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-CompanyBuildingTVNetworkFilledSolelyWithCommercials269-980.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, firebrand, review, commercials, television, tv, network ]]> Company Building TV Network Filled Solely With Commercials http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 6147DBCA-8114-11DD-9FDE-A4F07F2C64CB http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/improv-everywhere-s-no-pants-fake-concerts-and-suicide-jumpers-1263174 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263174 1256976 file TV-G 0.0 2008-02-08T22:47:00Z English 0 0 0 336 gcFAzY0qAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzY0qAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263174&skin=rss Digitaljournal-ImprovEverywheresNoPantsFakeConcertsAndSuicideJumpers582-298.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-ImprovEverywheresNoPantsFakeConcertsAndSuicideJumpers582-298-633.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
You haven't seen improv until you've seen Improv Everywhere. Using the power of the Internet, the group now has hundreds of people taking part in crazy public stunts. In this episode, we take you behind some of the group's wild antics. Digital Journal -- Founded in 2001 in New York City, Improv Everywhere is a performance art troupe whose main goal is to show people something they haven't seen before. "We're big believers in 'organized fun', their website reads. "In the process we bring excitement to otherwise unexciting locales and give strangers a story they can tell for the rest of their lives. We're out to prove that a prank doesn?t have to involve humiliation or embarrassment; it can simply be about making someone laugh, smile, or stop to notice the world around them." Before you watch an Improv Everywhere stunt, get rid of all of your conventional thoughts on improv comedy and acting. This is 2008 and the Internet has an amazingly far reach, thus totally changing the scope of people who contribute and stunts they perform. The group has completed 75 "missions" (public shows or stunts), ranging from fake concerts, to synchronized swimming in the Washington Square Park fountain. Most recently, they pulled a stunt called No Pants 2K8 in which almost 2,000 people took off their pants on subways in 10 cities around the world (900 of them in NYC). Another recent stunt that gained huge notoriety was called Frozen Grand Central: More than 200 Improv Everywhere "agents" walked into Grand Central Station in New York City and stood frozen in one position for five minutes in the main concourse. Hilarity ensues as hordes of people walking through the station take pause when they see hundreds of people not moving. "We've been able to grow our fan base virally over the Web," Improv Everywhere co-founder, Charlie Todd, told DigitalJournal.com. "The site didn't really take off until people started spreading it around to all of their friends." And herein lies the power of the Internet to change everything: The group now has hundreds of people turning out to events and millions of people following their every move. The group is entirely self-funded through T-shirt sales and donations. Getting on the front page of YouTube, Digg, Reddit, Boing Boing and Gawker recently has sent them into a scramble to keep up with costs. The group is now asking for support from fans to help with the load. "I think people enjoy Improv Everywhere as an outlet for fun," Todd told DigitalJournal.com. "Something social to go do to meet new people and try new things. I think people enjoy the videos simply because they are funny." In this episode of Digital Journal TV, we'll tell you more about the troupe and give you a glimpse at some of our favourite Improv Everywhere missions. Yes, they are all on video. --- Fans of Digital Journal TV bloopers have more to look forward to at the end of this video (as long as we mess up on camera, you'll have exclusive access to the slip-ups). Video clips courtesy Improv Everywhere. To see a full list of their stunts, check out the list here. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263174 http://blip.tv/file/1256976 Videoblogging digitaljournal citizen journalism improv everywhere improvisation acting stunts public pants trains suicide pranks grand central station Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:47:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, improv everywhere, improvisation, acting, stunts, public, pants, trains, suicide, pranks, grand central station http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-ImprovEverywheresNoPantsFakeConcertsAndSuicideJumpers582-298.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, improv everywhere, improvisation, acting, stunts, public, pants, trains, suicide, pranks, grand central station ]]> Improv Everywhere's No Pants, Fake Concerts and Suicide Jumpers http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ F5B6DA94-810B-11DD-A271-D5D2F3196E07 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/up-close-and-personal-with-internet-star-amber-macarthur-1262982 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1262982 1256785 file TV-G 0.0 2008-01-18T21:47:00Z English 0 0 0 589 gcFAzYtqAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzYtqAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1262982&skin=rss Digitaljournal-UpCloseAndPersonalWithInternetStarAmberMacArthur898-708.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-UpCloseAndPersonalWithInternetStarAmberMacArthur898-708-619.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
It's not often a TV anchor quits her job to go back to the blogosphere. In this episode, we talk to popular tech personality Amber MacArthur about why she quit her TV gig and what she thinks of mainstream news. The outspoken MacArthur holds nothing back. Digital Journal -- Amber MacArthur is a well-known tech journalist in Canada who also has a huge following online. She made headlines recently when she quit her job at a very well-known TV network to go work online. Why? MacArthur says the network was not putting enough resources into her show. In October 2007, MacArthur was offered two jobs in the U.S. and so she turned in her resignation. Desperate to keep her, Rogers execs begged her to stay and promised her a weekly show that would air nationwide. Excited about the opportunity, MacArthur stayed. They worked for months on the new show but when she came back to work after Christmas, management told her the show was being killed. MacArthur was given no warning, but management did offer her a chance to stay on as a general news reporter. Upset and angered she had turned down other opportunities, MacArthur quit. It's been one of the most surprising resignations in media so far in 2008, but the implications of Amber MacArthur quitting from City TV in Toronto are much wider than Canada's borders. MacArthur is one of the most connected and busy people you will ever meet: She's always on Facebook; MySpace; a million and one social bookmarking sites; she runs her own video podcast called CommandN; she does Net @ Nite with Leo Laporte; she runs her own website (which she says is currently being redesigned); she often hosted the show HomePage airing on CP24; she did a segment on City News International; and had her own bi-weekly tech/web show called Webnation. So when someone as busy and public as Macarthur quits her job, the world takes notice. A lot of tech and Internet fans screamed bloody murder, calling Rogers stodgy and clueless to changing times in the TV industry. Critics blasted the company for not valuing a personality who really had a strong Web following. The conversation, first exploding on a BlogTO comment thread, became a very public affair between MacArthur, her fans, a few of her critics and one very brave Rogers executive. Rogers Vice President Kevin Bartus, seemed to take part in the conversation because he knew a great deal about the topic, but when Digital Journal TV approached him to talk on camera, he refused. In an email to Digital Journal, Bartus deflected the criticism, writing, "The Amber thing is getting a bit old, and frankly I never knew much about it to begin with. The City folks are in a completely separate department and location. Most of my commentary on BlogTO was meant to counter any notion that Rogers is not web-oriented. Love to support your content in areas other than Amber." Bartus seemed to follow the BlogTO thread because he knew a great deal about the situation, yet he told us he doesn't know much about it. MacArthur said Bartus did know all about the show but was not involved in having it killed. She also gives Bartus kudos for having the guts to comment publicly which is rare for a vice president in a public forum.In this episode of Digital Journal TV, we bring you up close and personal with Internet superstar Amber Mac. We find out internal details at City TV that led to her show getting killed by management; her frustration with the traditional TV format; why she thinks TV must change dramatically in the future; and details on the social network she is now building with a well-known U.S. celebrity. MacArthur says Rogers does not value the Web as an audience and she doubts how long their business model will sustain itself. She also says bloggers and citizen journalists pose a threat to mainstream media. Find out why. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1262982 http://blip.tv/file/1256785 The Mainstream Media digitaljournal citizen journalism amber macarthur amber mac commandn rogers job quit webnation Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:47:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, amber macarthur, amber mac, commandn, rogers, job, quit, webnation http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-UpCloseAndPersonalWithInternetStarAmberMacArthur898-708.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, amber macarthur, amber mac, commandn, rogers, job, quit, webnation ]]> Up Close and Personal With Internet Star Amber MacArthur http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 2A9845BE-8106-11DD-87DF-9BFC44B78B49 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/myspace-still-dominating-that-social-networking-f-word-1262856 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1262856 1256660 file TV-G 0.0 2007-11-09T21:05:00Z English 0 0 0 415 gcFAzYpsAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzYpsAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1262856&skin=rss Digitaljournal-MySpaceStillDominatingThatSocialNetworkingFWord466-836.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-MySpaceStillDominatingThatSocialNetworkingFWord466-836-146.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
In this episode of Digital Journal TV, we take you inside MySpace to get their reaction on competition from the ultimate F-word (Facebook), how the company believes Google can help them grow, and what the future holds for this social networking behemoth. Digital Journal -- MySpace is arguably the godfather of social networks. The site attracts more than 110 monthly active users around the world and the company says it?s the most trafficked site in the U.S. MySpace is also localized and translated in 20 different international territories. But company execs have no doubt been screaming a certain F-word recently: Facebook. The competition is heating up between these two social networking giants, and MySpace is not about to sit back and read about its demise in a news feed. The growing threat from Facebook finally got News Corp. boss Rupert Murdoch to talk about it, albeit in a we-are-better sort of way. While delivering the company's quarterly profit results, Murdoch said, "Obviously MySpace's most talked about competitor is Facebook. While it has grown rapidly over the past several months, it is still only 45 per cent of MySpace in terms of unique users." Murdoch went on to say the two platforms are very different for the user. "MySpace pages become a home on the Internet, it's where they discover people, content and culture," he said. "Facebook, on the other hand, tends to be a Web utility, similar to a phone." But MySpace also faces growing challenges from countless other social networks, as the Internet is littered with competition. However, a lot of experts saying the social networking battle will rest heavily on how much it's adopted by advertisers. MySpace earned some points in this area this week with the launch of a new ad platform that targets advertising more effectively, as well as allowing local businesses a chance to get in the game. "Performance lifts 300 per cent for those using hyper targeting," Murdoch boasted. The company also announced a partnership with Google's OpenSocial network recently, which provides a lot of potential for future growth, but it forces the company to indirectly have the same features as the competition. In this episode of Digital Journal TV, we take you inside MySpace to find out how they plan to address the aggressive and growing Facebook, how the company believes Google can help them grow through OpenSocial, and what the future holds for this social networking behemoth. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1262856 http://blip.tv/file/1256660 Technology digitaljournal citizen journalism myspace facebook social networking competition Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:05:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, myspace, facebook, social networking, competition http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-MySpaceStillDominatingThatSocialNetworkingFWord466-836.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, myspace, facebook, social networking, competition ]]> MySpace Still Dominating That Social Networking F-Word http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 53EAEC60-811E-11DD-BF64-85C2F850610A http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/organic-led-tvs-smile-detecting-cameras-and-dancing-mp3-players-1263331 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263331 1257133 file TV-G 0.0 2007-09-28T22:58:00Z English 0 0 0 558 gcFAzY5HAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzY5HAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263331&skin=rss Digitaljournal-OrganicLEDTVsSmileDetectingCamerasAndDancingMP3Players211-571.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-OrganicLEDTVsSmileDetectingCamerasAndDancingMP3Players211-571-935.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
It was a consumer electronics playground: digital cameras flashing in one end, 70-inch LCDs wowing eyeballs at the other, and a new video technology so top-secret, no one was allowed to photograph it.Welcome to the Sony Fall Dealer Show, and Digital Journal was there to offer a peek into the latest gadgets. Walking into the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts in downtown Toronto, we were visually bombarded with bright screens and shiny devices, the kind of distraction that would make any tech junkie immediately reach for their wallet. But Sony's Fall Dealer Show wasn?t taking over two floors of a theatre facility to woo early adopters; its tech showcase wanted to attract Sony fans for life. One of the most eye-popping exhibits housed walls of flat-panel Bravia LCD TVs. The W series boasted a rich vivid screen at 1920 x 1080 resolution, from 40 to 52 inches. The colour jumped off the LCD, prompting exclamations of wonder from onlookers. Even more impressive were the XBR models that offered Sony?s Motionflow frame, ideal for fast action scenes. This technology creates 60 unique frames between each of the already existing 60 frames, meaning the 120 frames-per-second image is clear and smooth. The aesthetics were also enticing, as a floating glass frame looked elegant against the rich visuals. On hand at the electronics expo was an XBR unit that stopped everyone in their tracks: the 70-inch XBR3 is touted as Canada's largest LCD on the market, and it was undoubtedly a model that proved why size matters. Too bad it costs $40,000. Patrick Lapointe, marketing manager at Sony Canada, said: Our Bravia flat-panel LCD HDTVs deliver an outstanding level of picture quality and style that consumers appreciate. Also worth noting in the TV lineup was Bravia Internet Video Link that offers Net video programming on an LCD through any broadband connection. Users can check out cooking videos or footage from Sony's online vid site, Crackle, for instance. This technology also features a pseudo-browser to access online content, viewable on an LCD TV. The only catch is that users need a Sony TV to use the video link, which might disappoint owners of already impressive LCDs. In the digital camera pavilion, there were enough newbie goodies to keep shutterbugs occupied for hours. One of the more stand-out products for photo fanatics was the digital SLR newcomer, the Alpha A700. A sequel to the A100, this unit features 12.24 megapixels, and has clean noise-free signals that are sent to a powerful processing engine. A newly developed auto-focus feature uses 11 sensors for exceptional AF precision, which should thrill photographers who shoot a wide range of subjects. David Oyagi, product manager for DSLR and Memory Stick at Sony Canada, said: Discerning photo enthusiasts will be impressed with the rugged construction and outstanding performance of the A700. Elsewhere in the camera-verse, Sony was heavily promoting its Cyber-shot T-series digicams. Why? The cameras include a new "smile shutter" function which detects and captures a person showing off their pearly whites (as previously reported on DigitalJournal.com). We were immediately wowed by how intuitive the technology became when a smile was detected, snapping a pic immediately. When there was no smile, the camera just waited. These 8-megapixel cameras (ranging from $380 to $500) are useful for those family photos when the rebellious son just won't say "cheese" and when that grin flashes briefly, the T-series cameras will undoubtedly capture that momentary grin. Sony isn't afraid to try to battle the big boys, and it's going after Apple (even if it doesn?t say so explicitly) with a new line of video-enabled MP3 players. The Walkman video players sport 2-inch screens and nine hours of video battery life, and capacity ranges from 2GB to 8GB. These are cute devices that probably won?t ripple in the competitive audio player market, but since the most expensive Walkman only costs $220, they could appeal to cost-conscious consumers avoiding the iPod frenzy. The neighbouring booth to the MP3 player showcase contained a unique gadget with an inappropriately boring name: the Sound Entertainment Player, as reported by museinspiredart.Although it will be called Rolly when it hits Japan next month, this robotic MP3 player rocks out your tracks while also dancing to the music. You can twist the top portion to change tracks and twist the bottom part to increase or decrease volume. Tap a few buttons and the tennis-ball-sized robot extends its speakers and starts dancing to the rhythm of a song. The demo showed off its rug-cutting skills, which was quite entertaining at first glance. But will true audio enthusiasts get turned on by a gadget that looks like it would best fit in a 12-year-old's toy collection? No Sony showcase would be complete without some cheery Blu-ray propaganda. Sitting in a massive theatre, we were treated to graphs and stats proclaiming Blu-ray the rising successor in the next-gen disc format war. Daniel Panke, product manager for home audio at Sony Canada, praised the 170 members (read: movie studios and tech manufacturers) who joined the Blu-ray Association and cited NPD Group data that said 67 per cent of purchased next-gen discs were Blu-ray titles. Sony played a Blu-ray clip of Casino Royale, and its amazing vibrancy was indeed beautiful. But as Forrester Research reported recently, the Blu-ray player price point has to drop in order to reach mainstream consumers. Finally, the most awe-inspiring technology was also the most closely guarded. Sheltered like an Egyptian artefact in a glass box, two small TVs with OLED displays touted its exclusivity with a small sign saying "No photos, please." Why the big fuss? One glance at the stunning display of organic LEDs explained it all: richer colours than LCD displays, a screen only three millimetres thin, and an extraordinary 1,000,000:1 contrast. Even Sony reps were blown away by the specs. As Michael Neujahr, manager of product training at Sony of Canada, admitted: "The refresh rate is so high, we weren't even able to calculate it." This is the technology of tomorrow, and Sony is very excited to be pioneering it. OLEDs, so named because they use natural lighting inspired by marine creatures, has yet to debut in North America but it will launch in Japan later this year. Neujahr said there were no plans yet on bringing OLED displays to the West. The Sony sneak peek attracted so much attention, a very special guest couldn?t resist showing up: Sir Howard Stringer, CEO and chairman of Sony Corp. He arrived with an entourage of suited execs, and toured each exhibit quickly before leaving in a limo. The Sony staffers were obviously excited by his presence, although his appearance was so brief we barely had a chance to accost him with questions about the under-performing PlayStation 3 and why Blu-ray has yet to impact the consumer market. Leaving the Sony Fall Dealer Show (which felt more like a northern CES), we were reflective on what flashed before our eyes: new LCDs, newer video technology yet to debut here, face-detection cameras, robotic MP3 players. The showcase felt like a summation of the gadgets that will soon flood storeshelves, that will soon push its predecessors into the bargain bin. As we all know, the consumer electronics industry is always seeking to improve on what came before, and Sony proved how the future does indeed look bright. And shiny. And pretty fun to watch. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263331 http://blip.tv/file/1257133 Technology digitaljournal citizen journalism sony trade show oled organic led tv telvisions bravia xbr plasma lcd mp3s music blu-ray movies dvds Fri, 28 Sep 2007 22:58:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, sony, trade show, oled, organic led, tv, telvisions, bravia, xbr, plasma, lcd, mp3s, music, blu-ray, movies, dvds http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-OrganicLEDTVsSmileDetectingCamerasAndDancingMP3Players211-571.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, sony, trade show, oled, organic led, tv, telvisions, bravia, xbr, plasma, lcd, mp3s, music, blu-ray, movies, dvds ]]> Organic LED TVs, Smile-Detecting Cameras and Dancing MP3 Players http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 530A3590-8113-11DD-B368-CD86657AF9A8 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/everything-you-need-to-know-about-printer-ink-1263149 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263149 1256951 file TV-G 0.0 2007-08-23T21:39:00Z English 0 0 0 487 gcFAzY0RAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzY0RAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263149&skin=rss Digitaljournal-EverythingYouNeedToKnowAboutPrinterInk275-468.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-EverythingYouNeedToKnowAboutPrinterInk275-468-542.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
In this episode of Digital Journal TV, we take you into the world of ink and give you the straight-up goods on why you should care about the ink you use in your printer. Digital Journal Editor Chris Hogg talks with Andrew Patrick of Epson about ink, a subject rarely explored but part of almost everyone's daily life. We look at why ink costs so much; we address rumours that third-party ink can actually damage your printer; we give you a behind-the-scenes look at Epson's European ink production facility in Telford, England; and a few tips on how you can make your photos gleam like the pros. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263149 http://blip.tv/file/1256951 Technology digitaljournal citizen journalism epson printers ink Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:39:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, epson, printers, ink http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-EverythingYouNeedToKnowAboutPrinterInk275-468.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, epson, printers, ink ]]> Everything You Need to Know About Printer Ink http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ D36AD250-8116-11DD-817A-FD06326934BB http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/chinese-netizens-and-the-great-firewall-of-china-1263215 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263215 1257017 file TV-G 0.0 2007-08-10T22:04:00Z English 0 0 0 376 gcFAzY1TAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzY1TAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263215&skin=rss Digitaljournal-ChineseNetizensAndTheGreatFirewallOfChina520-184.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-ChineseNetizensAndTheGreatFirewallOfChina520-184-777.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
The recent capture of protesters in China has raised questions about censorship in the country. But savvy bloggers are finding ways around Big Brother, and some say they could bring about the crumbling of the Great Firewall of China. Digital Journal - China loves crackdowns. On activists, bloggers and anyone with a dissenting opinion. And so with the Olympics only one year away, critics are now concerned about the Chinese government's censorship of the Internet and media. The government has promised Western media the freedom to report and travel around the country, but locals have not been given the same rights. In China, Internet searches filter out content not permitted by the country's "Propaganda Department," bloggers are restricted from accessing certain domains and some reports suggest Chinese citizens have even been sent to jail for speaking out against the Chinese government. In this episode of Digital Journal TV, we look into the growing concerns about the Asian giant's censorship and how savvy bloggers are now starting to evade Big Brother. Using techniques similar to North American spammers, and by connecting to computers in the West, the population of 30 million bloggers (and growing) in China are finding ways to get around censorship. And with the Olympics around the corner, the Chinese government could see an explosion of citizen journalism throughout the country; voices no longer satisfied with being smothered by political censorship. Some now say this growing demand for freedom on the Internet, could spell the end of the Great Firewall of China. (Note: Digital Journal readers and viewers seem to love our blooper reel, so we continue to save them in our Hall of Fame. Keep watching through the credits to see Chris Hogg and David Silverberg bloopers.) ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263215 http://blip.tv/file/1257017 Technology digitaljournal citizen journalism china blogging censorship firewall Fri, 10 Aug 2007 22:04:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, china, blogging, censorship, firewall http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-ChineseNetizensAndTheGreatFirewallOfChina520-184.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, china, blogging, censorship, firewall ]]> Chinese Netizens and the Great Firewall of China http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ BD017C40-811A-11DD-829E-B65ADFAC1DCA http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/up-close-and-personal-with-commandn-1263278 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263278 1257080 file TV-G 0.0 2007-08-03T22:32:00Z English 0 0 0 569 gcFAzY4SAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzY4SAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263278&skin=rss Digitaljournal-UpCloseAndPersonalWithCommandN941-515.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-UpCloseAndPersonalWithCommandN941-515-334.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
Attracting up to 100,000 viewers per episode, CommandN is a tech show broadcast over the Web. Hosted by Net junkie Amber MacArthur (who you might know from City TV) and Will Pate, the show is taking off like a rocket boom. Digital Journal -- CommandN is no stranger to a lot of people who are interested in tech. The show attracts both tech gurus and newbies in a simple format that breaks down the week's top tech headlines. In this special Digital Journal behind-the-scenes look, Digital Journal talks to the personalities behind the show. In interviews with each of the CommandN members, Amber talks about the show's impact and lets viewers in on a secret about an animal she can't stand; co-host Will Pate talks about tying up Apple executives to get information out of them; Editor Brian McKechnie let's the beans spill about who his Go Daddy really is (watch the bloopers at the end); and Amber's brother Jeff drops a bombshell: CommandN has just been picked up by YouTube in a revenue-sharing deal. Find out what makes the CommandN team tick, as Digital Journal Editor-in-Chief Chris Hogg and Managing Editor David Silverberg engage with this quirky bunch in a down-to-earn, hilarious encounter. (Note: The bloopers that run during the credits continue to be one of the most popular parts of our show, so we've kept them in again this week. Watch through the credits to see Hogg ask the CommandN team the most serious of questions). ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263278 http://blip.tv/file/1257080 Videoblogging digitaljournal citizen journalism commandn amber macarthur will pate interviews internet webisode podcasting video technology internet Fri, 03 Aug 2007 22:32:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, commandn, amber macarthur, will pate, interviews, internet, webisode, podcasting, video, technology, internet http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-UpCloseAndPersonalWithCommandN941-515.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, commandn, amber macarthur, will pate, interviews, internet, webisode, podcasting, video, technology, internet ]]> Up Close and Personal With CommandN http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 9B23CF16-8119-11DD-92CE-E6DD51673471 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/nbc-wants-fcc-to-regulate-file-sharing-a-digital-journal-tv-investigation-1263261 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1263261 1257063 file TV-G 0.0 2007-07-27T22:24:00Z English 0 0 0 422 gcFAzY4BAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzY4BAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1263261&skin=rss Digitaljournal-NBCWantsFCCToRegulateFileSharingADigitalJournalTVInves911-225.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-NBCWantsFCCToRegulateFileSharingADigitalJournalTVInves911-225-535.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
NBC recently filed a proposal to have the FCC regulate file-sharing applications. Now, consumer groups are outraged at the proposal that would essentially control what programs are used on PCs. Digital Journal TV talks to NBC and consumer groups. Digital Journal - If NBC gets its way, the FCC would not only be able to regulate content that flows through the Internet via file-sharing applications, but the applications themselves. In a filing made to the FCC (opens in PDF), NBC says ISPs should use mandatory content filters as a way to be more proactive about filtering copyrighted content from networks. In an argument that consumer groups label "absurd," NBC says a world without piracy would mean more people would watch movies in theatres, resulting in more sales of popcorn which would then boost the sales of field corn and farming equipment. Outraged at NBC's proposal, critics and consumer advocacy groups have filed a reply to NBC's proposal (opens in PDF), saying such filters would stifle fair use and essentially give the FCC the power to set Internet technology policy. In an interview with Digital Journal, Rick Cotton, executive vice-president of NBC Universal, said, "The Internet produces enormous capabilities in terms of accessing information and entertainment, and the tech community has solved problems of virus protection and security issues. So in the same way, technology shouldn't suddenly become dumb, stupid and blind when comes to addressing the epidemic of the wholesale redistribution of copyrighted material." NBC says regulation of peer-to-peer file-sharing networks would benefit everyone, and Cotton says the filing to the FCC is intended to merely highlight the situation rather than impose restrictions. "The point of the filing is to make a general point -- that the problem ought to be looked at, solutions ought to be a matter of discussion and ought to be tailored to the problem," Cotton said. But critics think NBC is merely using eloquent wording to guise its true intent: protecting profits and killing file-sharing applications. "The epidemic of counterfeiting and piracy across all sectors of the U.S. economy runs into hundreds of billions dollars and has an enormous impact on the economic future of the country," said Cotton. No matter the argument NBC puts forth, however, advocacy groups aren't buying it, saying it's all about government control of freedom on the Internet. In this special Digital Journal TV investigation, Chris Hogg and David Silverberg look at what NBC's filing could mean if it gets adopted by the FCC; how it could hurt legal content that flows across the Internet; and why consumer advocacy group Public Knowledge wants the filing thrown out. Note: Based on the enormous popularity of the "bloopers" in our previous video, Digital Journal has decided to show you a bit more of the behind-the-scenes filming of this week's TV segment. Stay tuned until the credits to see the Chris and Dave struggle to remember the script. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1263261 http://blip.tv/file/1257063 Technology digitaljournal citizen journalism fcc piracy pirates file-sharing p2p filtering internet web illegal criminal neworks Fri, 27 Jul 2007 22:24:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism, fcc, piracy, pirates, file-sharing, p2p, filtering, internet, web, illegal, criminal, neworks http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-NBCWantsFCCToRegulateFileSharingADigitalJournalTVInves911-225.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism, fcc, piracy, pirates, file-sharing, p2p, filtering, internet, web, illegal, criminal, neworks ]]> NBC Wants FCC to Regulate File-Sharing: A Digital Journal TV Investigation http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 392D6D78-8108-11DD-9EA0-AB09BB86D514 http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom/exclusive-an-up-close-and-personal-tv-interview-with-david-onley-1262899 digitaljournal 227483 digitaljournal digitaljournalcom DigitalJournal.com http://blip.tv/digitaljournalcom http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-picture413.gif 1262899 1256703 file TV-G 0.0 2007-07-17T20:20:00Z English 0 0 0 1038 gcFAzYsXAg http://blip.tv/play/gcFAzYsXAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1262899&skin=rss Digitaljournal-ExclusiveAnUpCloseAndPersonalTVInterviewWithDavidOnley486-930.jpg http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-ExclusiveAnUpCloseAndPersonalTVInterviewWithDavidOnley486-930-614.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0
Known as a TV anchor for more than 22 years on City TV in Toronto, David Onley was recently appointed lieutenant-governor for Ontario. In a special one-on-one TV interview, Onley tells us about disability, leaving colleagues behind, and the death of TV. Digital Journal -- David Onley's whole world changed in a phone call. While driving on Toronto's Don Valley Parkway, Onley got a call from Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper who offered him the position as the Province of Ontario's next lieutenant-governor. Despite the fact the lieutenant-governor's position is largely considered a ceremonial post (a representative of the Queen), the 58-year-old Onley says he will speak out for the disabled and bring issues of accessiblity to the forefront. The TV personality was stricken with polio as a child, paralyzing him from the neck down. Eventually regaining the use of most of his muscles, Onley today must walk with leg braces and a cane. His disability, however, is not something he has ever hid behind. Onley moves on to a very different world, leaving the culture of media for the hallowed halls of government. His new job comes with a $110,000 annual salary and a title he still blushes about: Your Honour. In an exclusive, one-on-one interview with Digital Journal at his new Queen's Park office, Onley reveals what it was like to leave his long-time colleagues; how he intends to use his experience as a journalist in his new position; how his work as a technology and Internet expert will assist his role in the government; and how he intends to address issues for the disabled. In a candid interaction, Onley reveals whether he plans to become a career politician; and how believes mainstream media is failing its audience. ]]> YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1262899 http://blip.tv/file/1256703 Politics digitaljournal citizen journalism Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:20:00 +0000 digitaljournal, citizen journalism http://a.images.blip.tv/Digitaljournal-ExclusiveAnUpCloseAndPersonalTVInterviewWithDavidOnley486-930.jpg digitaljournal, citizen journalism ]]> Exclusive: An Up-Close and Personal TV Interview With David Onley http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/