For the past few years, Apple has been hammering away at building its own mapping platform to shake the yoke of Google Maps. It just took another step toward assembling its cartographic Frankenstein monster by buying up C3 Technologies , which assembles hyper-realistic 3D maps and integrates them with more traditional 2D maps and photos. More
Zombie Apocalypse is a new movie written by BB pal and SyFy digital honcho Craig Engler — it premieres tonight on SyFy: The film takes place months after a zombie plague has wiped out 90 percent of the American population and follows a small group of survivors who are fighting their way across the country to a rumored refuge on the island of Catalina. Video Clip: Watch Ving Rhames kill zombies with a sledgehammer! ( Thanks, Craig ! )
From rumors to reality: YouTube is taking a crack at original programing. Sources close to the Wall Street Journal say that the streaming outfit is partnering with a broad mix of media firms, production companies, and savvy content creators to launch 100 channels, generating over 25 hours of original content each day. Most of these channels aren’t slated to launch until next year, but when they do they are said to be backed by names like Ashton Kutcher, Tony Hawk, Jay-Z, and Madonna. YouTube is reportedly paying content partners over $100 million to jump-start this project, and hopes to create quality that can be sold to Advertisers. YouTube’s blog confirmed that the first of these premium channels is set to launch next month, with subsequent channels coming in waves over the next year. Hit the source link below so see YouTube’s official announcement and an early list of channels and content providers. We know you’ll join us in giddy anticipation of Shaquille O’Neal’s Comedy Shaq Network . Google gets ready to play traditional TV, preps original YouTube channels originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
It goes without saying Western soldiers haven't seen a lot of jungle and woodland shooting these days. The arid climes of the Middle East—and their urban centers—have been warfare hotspots. So how about some crazy new urban camouflage ? More
Well this is unsettling. The fish you’re looking at was recently caught in an Argentinian reservoir lake. The thing is, it’s a reservoir lake that a nearby nuclear facility just happens to pump water into on a regular basis, meaning this is one of those rare examples where a three-eyed animal isn’t cool. More
After the Steve Jobs biography spilled the goods, everyone’s assuming the fabled Apple TV (an actual TV, not a box) is definitely coming. Now the NYT’s reliable Nick Bilton says it’s definitely definitely coming. And there are prototype parts around. More
Over the past couple of years, SoundCloud has become a favorite tool of musicians, record labels, and blogs to get the latest sounds out to the masses. Their newly-revamped iOS app , released today, puts all that music front and center. More
