Entertainment

6 Technologies We Feared; But Grew to Love

Just as everybody is getting used to one technology in their day-to-day life, another is on the horizon. Many new technologies often seem scary when they are first introduced. We fear for our health, our safety, and our privacy. As time often reveals, though, the fears are usually unfounded and we come to love and embrace the new technologies like they were always part of our lives.

How To Stay Secure While Telecommuting

The pandemic has transformed telecommuting. Social distancing and quarantine restrictions have forced us to rely on virtual meetings and have us working from home. This is great for many people; however, the internet is not entirely a safe place, and threats are waiting in numbers. Luckily, there are a few ways to protect digital identity from lurkers.

Tommy Lee on the Power of Self and Riding Life at 320 MPH

Tommy Lee has something to say about a lot of things. Iconic drummer for the multi-platinum selling mythical rock band Mötley Crüe, solo artist, master of mayhem … philosopher?

To have a conversation with Tommy Lee is to be regaled with tales of a life lived to the extreme, and to bear witness to a dynamically creative imagination. Yes, Tommy Lee has that whole Law of Attraction thing nailed down in spades.

Exclusive Disney+ Sneak Peak Of Nat Geo’s “THE REAL RIGHT STUFF”

DISNEY+ PREMIERE’s  Documentary  ‘THE REAL RIGHT STUFF,’ FROM NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC,  FRIDAY, NOV. 20

Nearly six decades after NASA successfully sent its first astronaut into space, restoring the world’s faith in the U.S. space program, Disney+ ventures back to the very beginning of the high-stakes space race era with the premiere of “The Real Right Stuff” on Friday, Nov. 20.

Reliable 4K Multiscreen Services Achieved Through Satellite Over IP

TV consumer demands have evolved significantly throughout the last decade. The days where the entire family gathers around the living room TV to watch the weekend feature movie are numbered. Modern viewing habits require operators to deliver on-demand content, across several different devices, and in high quality. But delivering such advanced, multi-screen experiences can be difficult to achieve for a few reasons. To meet these modern viewing habits, the satellite industry has embraced the new requirements of internet connectivity and flexible access by delivering satellite over IP.

5 Industries 5G Will Impact the Most

Few, if any, technologies in recent memory have received the same publicity as 5G. Plenty of articles say that it’ll disrupt industries, which it will, but it won’t affect them all evenly. Some sectors will see faster, broader and more impactful changes from 5G.

Make Your Home Work For You

First it was weird, then it was rare, now there is an emergency response. But as the end of the year looms, and the COVID-19 pandemic continues, working from home (WFH) has become a regular part of life for more people than ever.

Aiming for Space — and Our Higher Potential: Behind the Making of The Right Stuff

It was one of the best books written about one of mankind’s greatest feats. When Tom Wolfe published The Right Stuff, it was 1979, just 10 years after Apollo 11 touched down on the Moon to complete a dizzying first decade of space flight. The you-are-there bestselling book focused on the Mercury astronauts, all test pilots, and how the new NASA space program changed their personal lives — and what we believed to be possible. 

4 Customer Acquisition Channels for B2C iGaming Startups

Online gambling or iGaming was already registering strong growth before 2020, thanks to the widespread adoption of smartphones and opening up of key markets like the United States in 2018. But the industry has received a shot in the arm with the increase in demand for online services after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Julian Lennon Talks Restoring an Earth and World in Peril

Filmmakers Rebecca and Josh Tickell, along with music royalty, Julian Lennon, have worked tirelessly to produce the film, Kiss the Ground, an important documentary coming to Netflix Sept. 22. The film could not come at a better time, when our planet and the living beings that inhabit it are in need of healing on a grand scale. This film takes a close look at our earth’s most powerful unsung hero, our soil. We quite literally cannot live without it.

Restaurants Are Using Tech To Survive The Pandemic

COVID-19 took the world by storm. People have been dealing for nearly a full year with the virus’s effects. How long it will stick around is unknown. One industry that’s taken a particularly hard hit is restaurants. With social distancing and quarantines, people have been turning away from dining for the most part. However, technology is here to help. 

Remote Control; The COVID-19 Pandemic And A Stay-At-Home Hobby

When Jean-Pierre Deheeger or “JP” bought a Hobby Town franchise in the Chicago area 13 years ago, he didn’t go into the venture blindly.

A 2010 Hobby Manufacturers report showed the RC (remote control) industry had grown to just over 2.5-billion-dollar industry globally and no signs of a down slide.

Q and A; Nev Schulman Takes on a Virtual Season of Catfish: The TV Show

While the world may still be socially distancing, people are online now more than ever looking for connections and answers. The eighth season of MTV’s Catfish: The TV Show will go to the ends of the internet to find them. For the first time ever, Executive Producer and host Nev Schulman and co-host Kamie Crawford work together, remotely, to do what they do best: track down the truth.

Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit in Toronto Offers Unique Drive-In Experience

Drive-in movie theaters are clearly enjoying a major resurgence during the COVID era.  But the drive-in concept has also taken root in less traditional venues.  One of the more ingenious drive-in leisure experiences emerging during the pandemic is the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit in Toronto, which includes an aptly named drive-in version called GOGH by car and a “walk-in version.”  

7 Destinations That Will Pay You To Visit Once The Pandemic Is Over

Many of us have become shut-ins by force due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Staying home has its perks, but many people have been planning their next vacation since lockdown began. With so many nations across the world experiencing economic hardship due to the pandemic, some have plans around increasing tourism and restoring economic standing.

Wearables Might Be Powered by Sweat Sooner Than You Think

The future of wearables is here. These devices have been around for a few years but have recently taken off as hot commodities. Whether it’s for exercise or health, wearable technology is becoming increasingly valuable. Though these devices usually use battery power to operate, new wearable technology now has a biological option — sweat.

7 Smart Ways to Secure Your IoT Devices

In this digital world where everyone is hooked on the latest technological devices, the concept of IoT (Internet of Things) is at the forefront of all industries. A lot of IoT devices like your company’s thermostats, security systems, vending machines, lights, and more rely on this kind of connectivity.

Can Social Media Really Be Regulated?

Last week, President Trump introduced an executive order in response to Twitter’s fact-checking labels. The situation then initiated discussions around regulating social media platforms. Though Trump is attempting to introduce new changes to the 1996 Communications Decency Act, tech experts and government officials are skeptical of how far the order can go.

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Looking at the Vague World of YouTube Demonetization

In addition to an extremely crowded field of entertainers and the sheer amount of work and talent needed to produce and edit high-quality videos, YouTube’s issues surrounding demonetizing videos have mounted over the past few years.

Rob Paulsen Talks Three Generations of Ninja Turtles Voiceovers

Rob Paulsen has led his creative talents to three separate iterations of the animated program, voicing Raphael in the 1987 edition, returning as Donatello in the 2012 reboot, and acting a voice director for the currently-running series Rise of the TMNT. Paulsen discusses his extensive experience with the Ninja Turtles while also offering advice for aspiring voice actors. 

From Power Rangers to X-Men, Karl Dutton Turns Action Into Audio Dramas

Between X-Men: The Audio Drama, Power Rangers: The Audio Drama, and the Batman: The Long Halloween mini-series, Dutton has shown time and time again how to combine enticing action stories with the theatre of the mind. In this exclusive interview, the audio creator discusses the production process for his numerous series.  

the outer worlds

6 Video Games to Play While Social Distancing

Whether you’re a struggling social butterfly or looking to sequester yourself even further, here are a few video games that might be worth picking up while you’re trying to stay entertained.

6 Technologies We Feared; But Grew to Love

Just as everybody is getting used to one technology in their day-to-day life, another is on the horizon. Many new technologies often seem scary when they are first introduced. We fear for our health, our safety, and our privacy. As time often reveals, though, the fears are usually unfounded and we come to love and embrace the new technologies like they were always part of our lives.

How To Stay Secure While Telecommuting

The pandemic has transformed telecommuting. Social distancing and quarantine restrictions have forced us to rely on virtual meetings and have us working from home. This is great for many people; however, the internet is not entirely a safe place, and threats are waiting in numbers. Luckily, there are a few ways to protect digital identity from lurkers.

Tommy Lee on the Power of Self and Riding Life at 320 MPH

Tommy Lee has something to say about a lot of things. Iconic drummer for the multi-platinum selling mythical rock band Mötley Crüe, solo artist, master of mayhem … philosopher?

To have a conversation with Tommy Lee is to be regaled with tales of a life lived to the extreme, and to bear witness to a dynamically creative imagination. Yes, Tommy Lee has that whole Law of Attraction thing nailed down in spades.

Exclusive Disney+ Sneak Peak Of Nat Geo’s “THE REAL RIGHT STUFF”

DISNEY+ PREMIERE’s  Documentary  ‘THE REAL RIGHT STUFF,’ FROM NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC,  FRIDAY, NOV. 20

Nearly six decades after NASA successfully sent its first astronaut into space, restoring the world’s faith in the U.S. space program, Disney+ ventures back to the very beginning of the high-stakes space race era with the premiere of “The Real Right Stuff” on Friday, Nov. 20.

Reliable 4K Multiscreen Services Achieved Through Satellite Over IP

TV consumer demands have evolved significantly throughout the last decade. The days where the entire family gathers around the living room TV to watch the weekend feature movie are numbered. Modern viewing habits require operators to deliver on-demand content, across several different devices, and in high quality. But delivering such advanced, multi-screen experiences can be difficult to achieve for a few reasons. To meet these modern viewing habits, the satellite industry has embraced the new requirements of internet connectivity and flexible access by delivering satellite over IP.

5 Industries 5G Will Impact the Most

Few, if any, technologies in recent memory have received the same publicity as 5G. Plenty of articles say that it’ll disrupt industries, which it will, but it won’t affect them all evenly. Some sectors will see faster, broader and more impactful changes from 5G.

Make Your Home Work For You

First it was weird, then it was rare, now there is an emergency response. But as the end of the year looms, and the COVID-19 pandemic continues, working from home (WFH) has become a regular part of life for more people than ever.

Aiming for Space — and Our Higher Potential: Behind the Making of The Right Stuff

It was one of the best books written about one of mankind’s greatest feats. When Tom Wolfe published The Right Stuff, it was 1979, just 10 years after Apollo 11 touched down on the Moon to complete a dizzying first decade of space flight. The you-are-there bestselling book focused on the Mercury astronauts, all test pilots, and how the new NASA space program changed their personal lives — and what we believed to be possible. 

4 Customer Acquisition Channels for B2C iGaming Startups

Online gambling or iGaming was already registering strong growth before 2020, thanks to the widespread adoption of smartphones and opening up of key markets like the United States in 2018. But the industry has received a shot in the arm with the increase in demand for online services after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Julian Lennon Talks Restoring an Earth and World in Peril

Filmmakers Rebecca and Josh Tickell, along with music royalty, Julian Lennon, have worked tirelessly to produce the film, Kiss the Ground, an important documentary coming to Netflix Sept. 22. The film could not come at a better time, when our planet and the living beings that inhabit it are in need of healing on a grand scale. This film takes a close look at our earth’s most powerful unsung hero, our soil. We quite literally cannot live without it.

Restaurants Are Using Tech To Survive The Pandemic

COVID-19 took the world by storm. People have been dealing for nearly a full year with the virus’s effects. How long it will stick around is unknown. One industry that’s taken a particularly hard hit is restaurants. With social distancing and quarantines, people have been turning away from dining for the most part. However, technology is here to help. 

Remote Control; The COVID-19 Pandemic And A Stay-At-Home Hobby

When Jean-Pierre Deheeger or “JP” bought a Hobby Town franchise in the Chicago area 13 years ago, he didn’t go into the venture blindly.

A 2010 Hobby Manufacturers report showed the RC (remote control) industry had grown to just over 2.5-billion-dollar industry globally and no signs of a down slide.

Q and A; Nev Schulman Takes on a Virtual Season of Catfish: The TV Show

While the world may still be socially distancing, people are online now more than ever looking for connections and answers. The eighth season of MTV’s Catfish: The TV Show will go to the ends of the internet to find them. For the first time ever, Executive Producer and host Nev Schulman and co-host Kamie Crawford work together, remotely, to do what they do best: track down the truth.

Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit in Toronto Offers Unique Drive-In Experience

Drive-in movie theaters are clearly enjoying a major resurgence during the COVID era.  But the drive-in concept has also taken root in less traditional venues.  One of the more ingenious drive-in leisure experiences emerging during the pandemic is the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit in Toronto, which includes an aptly named drive-in version called GOGH by car and a “walk-in version.”  

7 Destinations That Will Pay You To Visit Once The Pandemic Is Over

Many of us have become shut-ins by force due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Staying home has its perks, but many people have been planning their next vacation since lockdown began. With so many nations across the world experiencing economic hardship due to the pandemic, some have plans around increasing tourism and restoring economic standing.

Wearables Might Be Powered by Sweat Sooner Than You Think

The future of wearables is here. These devices have been around for a few years but have recently taken off as hot commodities. Whether it’s for exercise or health, wearable technology is becoming increasingly valuable. Though these devices usually use battery power to operate, new wearable technology now has a biological option — sweat.

7 Smart Ways to Secure Your IoT Devices

In this digital world where everyone is hooked on the latest technological devices, the concept of IoT (Internet of Things) is at the forefront of all industries. A lot of IoT devices like your company’s thermostats, security systems, vending machines, lights, and more rely on this kind of connectivity.

Can Social Media Really Be Regulated?

Last week, President Trump introduced an executive order in response to Twitter’s fact-checking labels. The situation then initiated discussions around regulating social media platforms. Though Trump is attempting to introduce new changes to the 1996 Communications Decency Act, tech experts and government officials are skeptical of how far the order can go.

youtube

Looking at the Vague World of YouTube Demonetization

In addition to an extremely crowded field of entertainers and the sheer amount of work and talent needed to produce and edit high-quality videos, YouTube’s issues surrounding demonetizing videos have mounted over the past few years.

Rob Paulsen Talks Three Generations of Ninja Turtles Voiceovers

Rob Paulsen has led his creative talents to three separate iterations of the animated program, voicing Raphael in the 1987 edition, returning as Donatello in the 2012 reboot, and acting a voice director for the currently-running series Rise of the TMNT. Paulsen discusses his extensive experience with the Ninja Turtles while also offering advice for aspiring voice actors. 

From Power Rangers to X-Men, Karl Dutton Turns Action Into Audio Dramas

Between X-Men: The Audio Drama, Power Rangers: The Audio Drama, and the Batman: The Long Halloween mini-series, Dutton has shown time and time again how to combine enticing action stories with the theatre of the mind. In this exclusive interview, the audio creator discusses the production process for his numerous series.  

the outer worlds

6 Video Games to Play While Social Distancing

Whether you’re a struggling social butterfly or looking to sequester yourself even further, here are a few video games that might be worth picking up while you’re trying to stay entertained.

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