LaLa.com - Innovation in Media
January 27, 2008
Founded by - Bill Nguyen, Billy Alvarado, Anselm Baird-Smith, and John Cogan III, LaLa is not your average music store.
According to LaLa.com, they officially launched the most extensive music store (Ever) on March 6th, 2006. Allowing users to download entire CDs for a measly $1.00 during their BETA period. Which was obviously extremely successful.
Unlike every other online music store, LaLa’s Preview system is the best that I’ve ever seen. Allowing visitors to listen to entire tracks and CDs before purchasing. Everywhere else = 5-30 second samples.
Because you can never tell at a glance….
Users also have the option to purchase physical CDs or the digital format version. If you enjoy music, like to hold down the man (iTunes) and want to try something new and innovative make sure to check out LaLa.com
2 Girls 1 Cup - Music Video
January 20, 2008
by Jon Lajoie
Homer Simpson “Picture A Day For 39 Years”
December 23, 2007
FYI - The song in the background is Carly Comando - Everyday
iPhone Review from Phone Scoop
July 18, 2007
All Things Ipod!
June 22, 2007
The ipod has quickly transformed itself into a household word, such as Duracell, Kleenex, the walkman, qtips, and coke. These are not the actual names of the product, but rather the brand name. Brand recognition is what every company aspires to achieve. Apple, once again has succeeded in a best way possible. The ipod is the defacto portable audio device to own.
Your ipod can be used as a portable hard drive with this tip, you can put an operating system on it with mojopac, and of course there are many software packages to organize your playlists, update your album art, and synch your music.
Now you can use the power of the internet to enhance your ipod. Several new services have launched on the internet in the fashion of web 2.0 products and services. All of them geared towards integrating your musical tastes into the internet, and you daily lives. Share your playlists, or download someone else’s; check out what others are listening to, or discover new music. These are some of the newest websites and services. This list below is worth a… listen!
ipod recording with the Xtrememac!
June 20, 2007
XtremeMac Ipod Recorder
Finally, a portable recording solution that integrates into your everyday life without any extra gadgets or power supplies and cables! For the commuter, the public transit user, or the “quick…record it before I forget it” like me, the XtremeMac Ipod recorder is a welcomed innovation! Can you tell I love it? even before I’ve used it? Not at all obvious!
The recorder plugs into the bottom of the ipod (with video, and nano 2G)and seamlessly integrates with it. It has a built in speaker, as well as a standard 1/8” mini (3.5mm) stereo jack. Included is a flexible mini goose neck type microphone that can be detached from the unit. You may choose to use a line in signal from your computer sound card, or from any other low level input source. There is a line and mic input selector switch to handle the impedance and input levels. You may also purchase a lapel microphone, or use a different condenser microphone. I find it especially useful for recording a band, my lyrics or memo’s. The included mic can be easily propped up and ready to record anything.
The included microphone records in mono with two quality settings. The specs are here
DMCA coming to Canada - Stop iT NOW!
April 16, 2007
Recent reports coming out of Ottawa are pointing to an upcoming DMCA law for Canadians. As if the US version isn’t bad enough. At least they had an excuse - They nothing to base or compare their implementation of DMCA. It is now almost 10 years old and has done nothing to improve the state of affairs for all involved. Piracy is still rampant, limitations on legitimate purchases, headaches for programmers and the general public.
Canada at least - has a US version to use for comparison and can draw the successes and failures from it, however they are not going to bother.
if YOU bother to take notice of those “you can make a difference” ads and campaigns, then you should get involved.
This effects us all (internet, music, movies, and even us bloggers!)
We need to call and write to our local politicians!
Thanks to Michael Geist for the scoop on this!
