Renowned UK street artist, Banksy, was hired by Simpsons producers to create the opening sequence for last Sunday’s episode. The amount of internet hype the sequence has received within one day of its airing is huge. More details about Fox’s reaction to the youtube attention can be found after the jump. If anyone hadn’t heard of Banksy before this show aired, they certainly have now.
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“Google has teamed up with Sony and Intel, and the three companies will be releasing Google TV. Google TV, made by Sony and powered by Intel chips. It will run the Android OS.”
“The TV project, according to the New York Times, is still under wraps, but that hasn’t stopped the details from leaking. The GTV will be based on the Android OS, and come in the form of both a set-top box and actual TV-sets. There will be regular television, of course, but also Hulu, YouTube and other web-video sources, as well as games and apps for social networking. It seems like Google are close to releasing developer tools for Google TV, developer tools are expected in the next two months, Logitech has reportedly been approached to make peripherals such as speakers and a QWERTY-equipped remote. If you want to a Google TV?”
“If you were looking for a TV that’s from the future — or just future-proof — the Samsung 9000 Series LED TV ($TBA; 2010) isn’t a bad place to start. Available in a variety of sizes, the 9000 Series sets offer a host of advanced features like a proprietary 3D processor and emitter, built-in Ethernet allowing for set-based apps like Netflix, Pandora, Twitter, and more, and a full touch-screen remote control with integrated Wi-Fi and IR that allows users to watch broadcast content and browse DLNA shares directly from the remote, sending the selected content to the main set with just a swipe.”
(via uncrate)
Did Conan Model His New Tonight Show Set After Mario Brothers?
Published June 5, 2009 Cool stuff , Television Leave a Comment
Was it intentional? (via serious lunch)
Acerbis TV Cabinet with Hidden Projection Screen
Published May 28, 2009 Cool stuff , Design , Television Leave a Comment
“This new version allows you to enjoy an LCD and a projection screen experience all in one! The NC Base Superschermo 100 cabinet conceals a projection screen in its belly to turn your living room into a media room just like that. The automated screen boasts an available projection width of about 2 meters for 16:9 format with high efficiency and luminosity features compatible with most of the projectors on the market.” (via Born Rich)
First show premieres on June 1st. (via JoyHog)
