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keithshaw
Member since: January 2011
Keith Shaw writes the Cool Tools column for Network World, and is the Multimedia Content Editor for IDG Enterprise, responsible for editorial video and audio content creation. Follow him on Twitter @shawkeith.
Areas of Interest: Hardware, Mobile, Networking, video games, comic books, gadgets, IT geek culture
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Fifteen years ago next Monday, Disney's Animal Kingdom opened. Watch this cool time-lapse video of the park's centerpiece building being constructed.
3 weeks 2 days ago
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You're never too old to experience virtual reality. Just ask this 90-year-old woman who tried out the Oculus Rift system.
3 weeks 3 days ago
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Man at Arms YouTube series returns with Disney-inspired sword construction.
3 weeks 3 days ago
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Watch the 1986 building of Microsoft's Redmond campus in this cool time-lapse video.
3 weeks 3 days ago
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Always be prepared in case you suffer a moment of poor judgment when it comes to installing Facebook Home.
3 weeks 6 days ago
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If you've wondered what the hubbub about the digital currency is all about, this handy video can get you started.
4 weeks 6 hours ago
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Game of Thrones would be even more popular if the knights fought with lightsabers, am i right?
4 weeks 6 hours ago
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Not only does this robot walk, it sweats (in order to test protective clothing). Creepy yet fascinating.
4 weeks 6 days ago
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Japanese-developed system can be used to personalize drug treatments for patients based on their DNA.
5 weeks 9 hours ago
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Science video + cats = Internet video view gold.
5 weeks 1 day ago
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Here's a great video compilation of different satellite images, videos and animations from 2012, courtesy of NASA.
5 weeks 1 day ago
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There are multiple theories on multiple universes. Of course there are. Here are three.
5 weeks 2 days ago
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We now live in an upgrade society - with smartphones that are obsolete within weeks, gone are the days where a piece of technology lasts more than 10 years.
5 weeks 2 days ago
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Hey lookee here - the kids are doing something new on the Internet!
5 weeks 2 days ago
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Will the world embrace the Mac guy as Steve Jobs?
5 weeks 2 days ago
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Look to the stars and find out some cool things to look for in April.
5 weeks 2 days ago
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Looking for all of the April Fool's videos in one handy place? Start here.
5 weeks 3 days ago
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If you're any type of geek (sci-fi, zombies, fantasy, sports, etc.), you're going to be very busy this weekend.
5 weeks 6 days ago
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Let's all appreciate the genius that is William Shatner, shall we?
5 weeks 6 days ago
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Video outlines the background of how hacking when from enthusiasts to criminals, and how good hackers are trying to take back the term.
5 weeks 6 days ago
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iRiver, best known for teensy, feature-packed portable music and video players, is hopping on to the increasingly crowded e-book reader bandwagon with one of the skinniest entries to date.
6 weeks 6 hours ago
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Watch this video if you've ever wondered why the dye tablet sticks to the egg shell.
6 weeks 6 hours ago
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Get a quick primer on Tumblr types while humming along with this funny video.
6 weeks 7 hours ago
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I dare you to not get chills when you watch these two videos on the science of skin/hair bumps and fear.
6 weeks 9 hours ago
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CollegeHumor provides a version of Game of Thrones that we'd all love to see at some point.
6 weeks 10 hours ago
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It's not too much of a stretch to predict that Google will refresh the Nexus 7 this year, but now we have some (rumored) specs to start fleshing out what we can expect to see.
5 weeks 1 day ago
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Defiance is both a TV series and a video game, designed to support each other. The game launches today, the TV series in two weeks.
5 weeks 2 days ago
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A trio of streaming video news items hit the wire yesterday. Also a sneak peak at an epic werewolf transformation.
5 weeks 2 days ago
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Defiance is both a TV series and a video game, designed to support each other. The game launches today, the TV series in two weeks.
5 weeks 3 days ago
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The Android-based Ouya has quietly started shipping to Kickstarter backers but news about the console this week is all second-hand. But rival GameStick is making some noise.
6 weeks 4 hours ago
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Developers learn more about the PS4 internals, controller, and UI.
6 weeks 1 day ago
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As big-budget console games struggle for sales Sony, and to a lesser extent Nintendo, roll out the red carpet for indie game developers.
6 weeks 2 days ago
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SiriusXM lets streaming listeners tweak their channels. This isn't a new feature but I just happened to stumble on it and found it pretty nifty. Thought you might too.
6 weeks 3 days ago
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The cloud gaming space is getting crowded with 'coming soon' services. Will Agawi be the one to finally make it?
7 weeks 1 day ago
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Some of my tech blogging colleagues are reading the latest Durango dev kit leaks in the worst possible light, I think.
7 weeks 1 day ago
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Score another win for the Apple TV camp; Hulu rolls out a redesigned app for the platform. One minor caveat: you need to be running the most recent firmware in order to get it.
7 weeks 2 days ago
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Soon you'll have yet another way to explore the world of Harry Potter, this time via the Playstation 3's Home service.
7 weeks 3 days ago
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Google Reader is going away this summer. If you don't get what all the fuss is about, this post isn't for you. For the rest of us, let's get to work finding a replacement.
8 weeks 3 hours ago
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Sony PS4 reveal was a bright spot, but we're back to doom and gloom for the console gaming industry.
8 weeks 2 days ago
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Tech outlets are calling it 'top end' and 'the first' Steam Box. I'm calling it a case of buyer beware, at least until we know more.
8 weeks 3 days ago
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Two major game launches happened this week and neither went smoothly. When are we gamers going to learn to be more discriminating about the titles we support with our dollars?
9 weeks 2 hours ago
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FreedomPop added a new Home Internet service this week. I've been using their mobile version and, for the most part, their offer is legit.
9 weeks 1 day ago
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Yesterday Fortune dished a rumor saying that a YouTube music subscription service would launch before the end of the year, but if you're thinking of something along the lines of a Spotify competitor, you may be on the wrong track.
9 weeks 2 days ago
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You've got an Apple laptop, an Apple phone, an Apple tablet, and an Apple TV...what's Cuppertino's next challenge? Putting an Apple on your wrist, according to rumors floating around yesterday.
9 weeks 3 days ago
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None of these deals alone is all that impressive but looked at in aggregate it's clear that Amazon is serious about Prime Instant.
10 weeks 3 hours ago
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If a recent report is to be believed, Roku wants to be your go-to device for video mirroring as well as streaming. Let's hope so!
10 weeks 1 day ago
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The Razer Edge, nee Project Fiona, is finally coming.
10 weeks 2 days ago
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Mobile World Congress means lots of product announcements, but really, how many Android tablets does the world need?
10 weeks 3 days ago
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Remember back when Chromebooks where just cheap, cloud-based laptops? Meet the new, upscale Chromebook from Google.
11 weeks 2 hours ago
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On a scale of 1-10 I'd give Sony's PS4 reveal event about a 6.5 on the 'Wow' scale, but there's still plenty of time to build hype (and games) before launch.
11 weeks 21 hours ago
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