The New Chrome OS

(Disclaimer: All features subject to change, my experience is from a CR-48 running the developer build of Chrome OS Version 20.0.1132.15 dev. Your experience may vary.) Google just won't let the Chromebook die. It seems like their long tail support approach is finally paying off with their newest update to their Chrome OS. If you haven't had a chance to see it in action yet, the Chrome OS is basically Google’s home brew, linux powered, browser based, operating system with enough punch to drive a small laptop. The first run of Chromebooks featuring Chrome OS came to the market with a lot of buzz and interest but it also came with a laundry...

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WWE Raw Wrapup - 6/5/2012

WWE Raw - June 5th, 2012 The "Supershow" is getting less super by the week.  Once again, we're reminded that Big Show is on a rampage via video package.  To be honest, if he were causing so much destruction, I think people would remember.  But WWE doesn't think that highly of the fans, it would seem. Michael Cole is in the ring to start the show, calling John Cena down.  I could write paragraphs about this, but it boils down to the same excuses Cena gave for not helping out Show that we've heard for two weeks.  Cole tells Cena he's overrated and no longer interesting.  Big Johnny rolls out and says that in...

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The Age of Zeus, by James Lovegrove Review

The Age of Zeus is the second of the Pantheon series by author James Lovegrove.  Fear not fellow readers because the "Age of" books are not a continuous series.  So if you hate Zeus (the character) or any other mythologies that Mr. Lovegrove has written about you don't have to read them all to understand the others, each is a stand alone title that works by itself and is a complete story.  The relief that presents in what the book industry has become today is lovely.  Today the book world might be called "The Age of Trilogy" because nobody can do one story by itself anymore or just a book and sequel everyone is cashing in...

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WWE Smackdown Lowdown - 6/1/2012

WWE Smackdown - June 1st, 2012 Kane receives a shot at the WWE title, which hasn't been defended on Smackdown in years.  How did he earn this title shot?  He got beaten with chairs for a couple weeks.  Can't argue with that logic, right?  Kane vs CM Punk tonight, WWE title on the line.  Can't imagine any shenanigans will ensue... We open the show with Sheamus coming to the ring, telling us that Alberto del Rio has spent his life being served, but money can't buy everything.  David Otunga comes out and orders Sheamus to apologize for bumping into Big Johnny.  Sheamus cracks a coffee joke instead. ...

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E3 Nintendo Primer

Nintendo has had a pre E3 presentation and has announced a couple pieces of news pertaining to the Wii U: First of all, some controller changes.  The main touchpad controller for the Wii U, the "Wii U Gamepad" has seen a bit of a redesign, with adjusted grips and analog sticks.  Start and Select have been put in a more accessible place and the previous 3DS-like analog slider pads are now full fledged analog sticks, clickable like your standard 360/PS3 sticks.  The GamePad will have various functions, including a video chat, but it stands to be seen just how effective this will be.  A quick video call to a friend playing...

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