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sling media

Sling Media to Show Ads Over Slingplayer?

Based on the information contained in a Sling Media patent, it may be possible for the company to send you ads over their popular Slingbox media players. Specifically, it would be possible to send ads to the user's computer, display ads in fromt or behind the media stream, ads may be sent through a phone call, fax, traditional mail, or displayed through a text ticker at the bottom of the program content —among other methods. More »

pcs

New Mac vs. PC Ads Show Vista as Lardass


The latest Mac ad throws fire on the flames of the War on Craplets. More »

microsoft zune

Zune Ads Hit NYC, Nobody Notices (But Me)

The word "Zune" is no longer exclusively in the domain of the nerd as Microsoft has started plastering New York City with ads of its portable media player that's poised to solve all of the world's problems. Do we learn anything new from the ads? No, sir, but we do get yet another confirmation on the release date: November 14 (for $249.99, natch). We're also told that Zune is the way music wants to be—that is to say, Windows-only and purchased with Microsoft points. Can't wait for my music to be set free, Microsoft! More »


home entertainment

TiVo Lets Your Choose Your Poison

tivo.jpgIn a groundbreaking announcement today, TiVo said it will finally let you choose what ads you're bombarded with. There are four possible categories of advertisements automotive, travel, telecommunications and consumer packaged goods. These ads will feature the same technology that is used in internet-based targeted advertising, showing products TiVo thinks you'll like. According to Tom Rogers, President and CEO of TiVo, this is a new and innovative advertising solution that will result in a better user experience for the viewer. Well, just because I enjoy a good adult film from the hours of 2am and 3am doesn t mean I want to see ads for dildos during my evening SportsCenter. Thanks, TiVo. More »

cellphones

Blackberry 8700c Cingular Ad Leaked


Uh oh. Looks like the Cingular ad for the new 8700c Blackberry got leaked onto PinStack. Now don't get me wrong, it could be photoshopped, could be altered. But has that ever stopped Gizmodo from writing about something before? Didn't think so. More »

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Gizmodo Japan: AU Star Wars Posters

Studying Abroad in Japan has posted a couple of snapshots of these great posters for AU's Star Wars campaign that i've been spotting around yamanote line stations lately.

"vader has a schoolgirl fetish" More »