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Top 3 Apps in Demand on the iPhone

By |January 5th, 2016|Categories: Entertainment, Global, Google, National News, North America, Pop Culture, Tech News, YouTube|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

The 2016 Guide to Apps on the iPhone Waze Waze is a navigation application that is useful for high traffic areas because it helps route you around traffic. Waze also has user input that allows other Wazers to alert each other about hazards (such as that speed trap a mile ahead). My favorite recent feature was the C-3PO voice guide, just a small perk of an all-around useful navigation app. Android link at: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.waze iTunes link at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/waze-gps-maps-social-traffic/id323229106?mt=8 https://youtu.be/NhKiJOX6zfo Peak A new year always brings in a slew of self-improvement resolutions. We all enjoy waking up at 7 a.m. to work out

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  • Knox Labs cardboard headset for YouTube 360 and virtual reality videos. Photo by: Matthew McGuire

Virtual Reality on Smart Phones with Google Cardboard

By |January 4th, 2016|Categories: Entertainment, Film News, National News, Pop Culture, Tech News, YouTube|Tags: , , , , , , , |

[av_fullscreen size='extra_large' animation='slide' autoplay='false' interval='5' control_layout='' scroll_down='aviaTBscroll_down'] [av_fullscreen_slide slide_type='image' id='13128' position='center center' video='' mobile_image='' video_cover='' title='Google Cardboard ' custom_title_size='' custom_content_size='' caption_pos='caption_center caption_center_framed caption_framed' link_apply='' link='lightbox' link_target='' button_label='' button_color='light' link1='manually,http://' link_target1='' button_label2='' button_color2='light' link2='manually,http://' link_target2='' font_color='' custom_title='' custom_content='' overlay_opacity='0.1' overlay_color='' overlay_pattern='' overlay_custom_pattern=''] Headset by: Knox Labs [/av_fullscreen_slide] [/av_fullscreen] [av_heading heading='Stereoscopic VR with YouTube 360 Videos' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Photos and Words by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color=''] Google Cardboard and YouTube continue to push the boundaries of reality with interactive stereoscopic videos. When I first was introduced to YouTube 360 videos on my desktop in

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  • Kanuti Lake Camp Solar power system. Photo by: Steve Hillebrand, USFWS, US Dept. of Interior / Wikimedia Commons

California and Georgia Adopt to Solar Power

By |January 1st, 2016|Categories: California, Clean Energy, Environment, Global, National News, Tech News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Renewable Energy Becomes a Household Tool' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] NPR recently released a discussion on the adoption rate for solar power in different areas of the country. Progressive states lead the pack in adoption, but states such as Georgia, have groundwork to makeup. That development of infrastructure is a large opportunity for rural areas to acquire new jobs. "2015 was a record year for rooftop solar power sales." - Morning Edition / NPR Clean energy continues to be at the center of demand and debate. Find out how your area is

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Social Media Overview: Twitter, Google, Instagram and WordPress

By |January 1st, 2016|Categories: Advertising, Economy, Global, National News, Pop Culture, Tech News, YouTube|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Augmented Social Media in 2016' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Each year holds an opportunity for media professionals to connect with audiences online. The emerging field of social media has given companies and individuals the ability to share content, make connections and build cliental online. Audiences shift quickly in an era of technology and digital media. Methods used ten years ago, have already become outdated, but traditionally forms of communication, such as newsletters, still remain an effective tool to connect with audiences. This year we plan to help media producers

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Trends in Mobile Technology, User Interface, User Experience and Web Design

By |December 31st, 2015|Categories: Economy, Entertainment, Environment, National News, Pop Culture, Tech News, TED Talks|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Live Streaming Data, Cloud-based Computing and Mobile Continues to Build Traction' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Twenty fifteen has been a big year for technology once again. Following the recent Paris Climate Summit hosting world leaders coming together to agree on moving away from fossil fuels, and transferring energy development to renewable technology has been one of the biggest changes in the political climate this decade. The Guardian recently reviewed trends in 2015 focused on solar and wind technology, as well as air and water purifiers. In addition to renewable technology

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Amazon Studios Produces Record Numbers in Music, Film and Technology

By |December 28th, 2015|Categories: Amazon, Economy, Entertainment, Film News, Global, Music News, National News, North America, Pop Culture, Tech News|Tags: , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Amazon Prime Connects with 3 Million News Customers in December' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Twenty fifteen has turned out to be a successful year for Amazon. In addition to generating financial success this year, the company also produced millions of dollars for charities with smile.amazon.com. The company is proud of their success over 2015, but lets look at how Amazon Studios works behind the scenes. First, we look at the cities the company hires the most people including: Santa Monica, Irvine and Seattle. It drastically helps being physically located in

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  • Aaron Swartz still image. Photo by: The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz / Brian Knappenberger / YouTube

The Internet’s Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz | Documentary on YouTube

By |December 26th, 2015|Categories: Film News, National News, Politics, Pop Culture, Sundance Film Festival, Tech News, YouTube|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Brian Knappenberger Captures the Spirit of Aaron Swartz' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Aaron Swartz, once a computer programmer for Reddit, advocate and developer for Creative Commons, as well as a political activist has passed away in 2013, but his memory lives on. Brian Knappenberger directs and writes a story about his life as a computer scientist. As a media producer on the Web, I find myself experiencing a lot of the same obstacles that Swartz does in this film. It gives incredible insight on how information is stored, distributed and protected.

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  • Man in the High Castle still shot. Photo by: Amazon Studios / YouTube

Amazon Continues to Grow with Fire TV and Prime Video

By |December 22nd, 2015|Categories: Amazon, Economy, Entertainment, Film News, Gaming, National News, Tech News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='NBC, NBC Sports, Watch HGTV, Watch Food Network, Watch Travel Channel, Fox Now now on Amazon Fire TV' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Amazon has been busy this holiday season with original programming, breakthrough technology and ways to make life easier with expanding services in delivery. One of their breakthrough shows features a story on the bestselling novel by Phillip K. Dick titled Man in The High Castle. After premiering in November, the original series has become the most-watched show on Amazon Prime Video. The Man in The High Castle stars Alexa

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An Introspective Look at Adobe Creative Cloud

By |December 13th, 2015|Categories: Advertising, Economy, Film News, Gaming, Global, National News, Tech News, Utah|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='The Evolution of Adobe Flash & the Creative Cloud' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Adobe Creative Cloud continues to evolve moving into 2016. One of the biggest changes set to take place is the rebranding of Adobe Flash within the Creative Cloud. For producers that use Adobe Flash to create rich animations, the primary functions in early 2016 will be under Animate CC. The Adobe team is also adding more options to create compelling motion graphics for online different audiences. One of the new options will allow users to export to

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  • Wave in Tahiti. Photo/Video by: Samsung / Rapid VR / YouTube. Directed by Taylor Steele.

Explore Virtual Reality with YouTube 360 Videos

By |December 13th, 2015|Categories: Entertainment, Film News, Google, Music News, National News, Tech News, YouTube|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Barrel Roll in Tahiti, Learn how to Play Golf and more with YouTube 360' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] YouTube and Google has recently beefed up their application for YouTube users, and Carboard app users to give a fully-immersive cinematic experience in 3D. The holiday season is in full swing, and virtual reality is a hot commodity this year. Google Cardboard is taking the VR universe by storm with production features that empowers smart phone users with the ability to create interactive media. Playback tends to work best with the latest version of Chrome. Desktop

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