Ravings of a technogeek

For all who still look at this blog, I now have a new much better blog at http://ravingsofgeek.blogspot.com/
AndrewCow

Farewell...

It is today that I would like to say goodbye to ausgametech. I have had some great times posting on this blog but it really isn't going in the direction I want to go. So today I am leaving ausgametech and starting a new blog called about: tech and gaming. I will also be leaving as the admin of both the forums and chat feature. AndrewCow will take over from me as sole admin.

So..This is goodbye...unless you read my new blog! :)

New You Tube

YouTube is bringing out a new channel layout and its pretty cool. It is in super secret beta (i did not make that name up). You an see an example of it on my page here. I designed it very quickly and I know the text clashes but oh well it looks cool. If you want to try out the new format go www.youtube.com/super_seekrit(I love you URL). If you do this and design a channel page better than mine (which wouldn't be hard) we would love you for to post it in the comments:)

AndrewCow

Comments and Wakoopa

Firstly, the comments finally work. Sorry they were out for so long. Secondly, McFar54 and in turn me and Philip have signed up for a sight called Wakoopa. Basically, the users download a client that tracks what programs you are using and uploads your usage to the site. Now don't get worried. There is no spyware or anything and it is confidential. It is really cool. For example, it tells me that the program I use 2nd most is WoW just behind Word which is rightly so because it also tells me the 9th most used program on the site is WoW. I encourage you to sign up HERE

Thanks for reading

AndrewCow

Profit Mad! and Real Buttons on a Touchscreen?!

Firstly I would like to tell you that a lot of companies have been making profits lately despite the global financial crisis. I think that this really does show that despite the public losing money they still ant to buy tech and games to make them feel better. One interesting point is that Ubisoft made a profit over teh last year despite most of there games only havign a moderate number for sales.

Next I would like to highlight and article on technologyreview.com that talks about a new touch screen that uses air pipes to simulate real buttons. you can read the Article at http://www.technologyreview.com/computing/22550/. This will help eliminate accident buttons say on a touchscreen keypad and eliminate errors. Whether keyboards and phones will be able to utilise this technology is yet to be seen.

REALLY COOL FOR PHYSICS NERDS:)

The title says it all:) MYTHBUSTERS RULE!!

AndrewCow

P.S. WoW Peggle and Bejeweled is REALLY COOL but does not seem to be available on Curse Client, but it is available on WoW Matrix.

No One Let Andrew Read This Post

Popcap have just released an add-on for the MMORPG World of Warcraft that intergrates Bejeweled and Popcap's immensely popular Peggle for FREE, letting you play Peggle or Bejeweled in game.

So now it's the end of humanity.

Source: http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/wow_peggle_end_human_civilization