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QR Code in Action

Terrance Gaines — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:54:31 +0000

I was trying to ignore “Glee” last night (Mrs. Tech is getting hooked), when I looked up and saw some QR Code right at the end of a commercial about a new television show on Fox.

So I rewind and pause my DVR so I could first snap a pic of the code with my smartphone, then use my QR code reader that’s secretly built into my BlackBerry Messenger App, to scan the code.

The code takes you to a mobile site of the new show “Lone Star” where you can find out more information about the show, look at pics and even videos, all from your smartphone, provided you have a QR Code reader app on your smartphone – which if you don’t, click here for more info. If you do have one and you’re itching to try it out, scan the image in this article.

That’s just one of the ways you can use QR Codes to attract folks who are more likely to whip out their smartphones to browse the web rather than wait for their desktop/laptop to boot up.

I have been talking about mobile barcode technology to death. It’s just nice to see it actually in the wild for a change.

…as you were

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My weekend 3D install

Terrance Gaines — Mon, 31 May 2010 23:17:00 +0000

Just wanted to post up some pics from this weekends OLED 3D TV wall install. My customer didnt have the 3D glasses or a 3D movie, but thats all he needs if he decides to watch a 3D movie. Tip: if you are thinking about doing 3D make sure you get th

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The Lowdown In Tech This Week: 5-21-10

Terrance Gaines — Fri, 21 May 2010 14:43:55 +0000

Google, Google, And More Google Google I/O Conference is this week, and the giant has pulled no punches with its announcements. One of which is Google TV. A set-top box with Android guts and the ability to download mobile apps, but made to view

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Apple iPad 3G…A Brotha’s Take

Terrance Gaines — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:50:17 +0000

*In my typical, nonchalant attitude* "It's cool" The wifi version has been out a little over a month and the 3G version just dropped last weekend. I decided to wait for the 3G because I knew I would be in places where free and open wifi wo

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THX Intro

Terrance Gaines — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 02:03:19 +0000

I think this intro is what got me excited about Home Theater Just wanted to share a piece of my history ...as you were

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800,000 People are “Cutters”

Terrance Gaines — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:57:49 +0000

...Of their TV service subscriptions that is. Last year (like that was a long time ago), I posted a story about what it would take for me to cut my Cable TV service and switch to TV over IP. Looks like I am not the only one contemplating the

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Home Automation – More than just the interface

Terrance Gaines — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:38:36 +0000

I am a fan of Smart Home Technology and there are some cool apps via Apple App Store developed by home automation integration manufacturers such as Savant Systems, Control4, HomeSeer, and HAI that will allow you to control your home via an iPod T

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Why I’ll wait to jump on the 3D TV bandwagon

Terrance Gaines — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:41:53 +0000

I am admittedly an early adopter, but with a twist - I only rush out to adopt the latest and greatest only if it makes sense to me. - Which is why I opted to wait for the Apple iPad 3G to drop instead of jumping on the wifi only version...I n

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How to hook up your home theater – Goofy Style

Terrance Gaines — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:59:19 +0000

This 2007 video is relatively current in regards to Home Theater content...but it features some old elements that made made Disney cartoons and shorts good back in the day (brings back memories) Thanks @chaostoon for the find!

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TV Trends: More Internet TV Viewers Erode Traditional Media

Terrance Gaines — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:32:01 +0000

TV Trends: More Internet TV Viewers Erode Traditional Media

Viewers have tripled their use of watching TV shows via the Internet since 2006 -- and some of this has hurt traditional TV viewing.

Media rese

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