Robert Owen — Technology Leader & Musician
Technology leadership, music, and the space where they overlap
Attention all Zune owners out there! I just read over at the Supersite for Windows that Microsoft will be releasing the Zune 3.0 software/firmware update on September 16, 2008. The update adds some interesting features to the player. One makes use of the built-in FM tuner. Supposedly, if you are listening to the FM tuner on the Zune and hear … Read more
If any of you out there keep of with the Inheritance Series by Christopher Paolini, then you know that book 3, Brisingr is due to be released on September 20, 2008. The author has provided a small reading of a section to “tide” us over until the release. The video was a little “stuttery” but I might attribute that to … Read more
To end the day, I thought I'd upload a little craziness that took place this weekend. I was conned into helping my Sister-In-Law make a video for her Religious Studies class. Apparently, they had to pick a topic from the Bible and turn it into a news cast. This is the resulting mess. The dark areas will be where her … Read more
Last night I downloaded and installed Google's new browser, Chrome. I plan on putting it through the ringer today and will, if possible, use it as my primary browser. My initial impressions are pretty positive. The download is simple and quick. There is a 400ish kilobyte installer that you download and run. That installer then brings down the rest of … Read more
Well, it’s Football time in… I’m not going to finish that. I just can’t. I won’t even join in Fulmer lynch mob mania that is gearing up. No, for me this is just that time of year when I need to know the Vol’s football schedule. Not for the assumed reason of being a fan. (Cause, I’m not… never have … Read more