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My cousin, Dr. Adrian Lamberti, is writing a book about technology, and wants your help. She and her co-author are putting together a book about technological history. It will look at watershed moments in communications technology, beginning with the advent of email and the World Wide Web back in the 90s. Take a listen to the video and hear the list they’ve already come up with. Then, leave a comment on the corresponding post in my blog with your ideas. Who knows? You may contribute to the book!

She also lists such things, such as MMORPGs, Google, Flickr, Twitter, blogging, Facebook, and MySpace. Also collaborative media such as Google Docs. They’ve even listed the iPhone and iPod Touch!

They are coming at this from one disciplines’ point of view. It will be radically different than what your list might be. What suggestions do you have for Adrian and her writing partner? What can you think of in the world of tech that has really impacted and/or changed your life?

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My cousin, Dr. Adrian Lamberti, is writing a book about technology, and wants your help. She and her co-author are putting together a book about technological history. It will look at watershed moments in communications technology, beginning with the advent of email and the World Wide Web back in the 90s. Take a listen to the video and hear the list they’ve already come up with. Then, leave a comment on the corresponding post in my blog with your ideas. Who knows? You may contribute to the book!

She also lists such things, such as MMORPGs, Google, Flickr, Twitter, blogging, Facebook, and MySpace. Also collaborative media such as Google Docs. They’ve even listed the iPhone and iPod Touch!

They are coming at this from one disciplines’ point of view. It will be radically different than what your list might be. What suggestions do you have for Adrian and her writing partner? What can you think of in the world of tech that has really impacted and/or changed your life?

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]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/what-technology-has-shaped-your-life/feed/ 9 How Do You Find Friends on the Wii?http://chris.pirillo.com/how-do-you-find-friends-on-the-wii/ http://chris.pirillo.com/how-do-you-find-friends-on-the-wii/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:44:03 +0000 Chris http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=12443 How Do You Find Friends on the Wii? is a post from Chris Pirillo


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I have a Mii on my Wii. Both of my brothers do, as well. Bringing us all together isn’t always easy to do. My brother Adam found a website where you can share your Mii ID with others! On Wiiff, you can share your profile, your Mii character, your game codes, and more!

You can add friends to your account, and your Profile page is now a dashboard for all your communication needs. There will be a lot of improvements and customization options in the coming months, but we’re off to a solid start. We’re also adding video to the site! So, make some Wii videos and send us a link.

What’s really neat is that this is the only place that I know of on the Web where you can go to compare your Wii with others! You can earn points for your coolness factor, and more. Share your friend and game codes, join into games with others, and even challenge each other.

This brings a whole new level of interactivity to the Wii experience. If you want to do any kind of online game playing, or compare yourself to others and their Wii characters, this is where you need to be. Sign up for Wiiff completely free. This is the missing link to the whole online game experience. Kudos to Ian Corbin for making this possible!

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I have a Mii on my Wii. Both of my brothers do, as well. Bringing us all together isn’t always easy to do. My brother Adam found a website where you can share your Mii ID with others! On Wiiff, you can share your profile, your Mii character, your game codes, and more!

You can add friends to your account, and your Profile page is now a dashboard for all your communication needs. There will be a lot of improvements and customization options in the coming months, but we’re off to a solid start. We’re also adding video to the site! So, make some Wii videos and send us a link.

What’s really neat is that this is the only place that I know of on the Web where you can go to compare your Wii with others! You can earn points for your coolness factor, and more. Share your friend and game codes, join into games with others, and even challenge each other.

This brings a whole new level of interactivity to the Wii experience. If you want to do any kind of online game playing, or compare yourself to others and their Wii characters, this is where you need to be. Sign up for Wiiff completely free. This is the missing link to the whole online game experience. Kudos to Ian Corbin for making this possible!

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Do you want a Wii? How would you like to win a Wii? You may be the winner if I am the winner of the Wii! The contest is open until Feb 6th, and all you have to do is click the mouse a couple of times! Head over to Geeks and get registered for a free account. Once you’re hooked up, click on the main page where you see Our Current Contest – Win a Wii!, which takes you to the rules page.

All you have to do is click the giant boxing glove for a sneak preview of the new “Ready 2 Rumble Revolution” game. After you’ve clicked, leave a comment in that thread, telling me why you want to win a Wii. Or, you can also leave a comment in the corresponding blog post that I wrote up for this contest.

That’s honestly all you have to do. If I am the grand prize winner in this contest – I will win a Wii. And if I win a Wii – one of YOU will get the Wii! I can’t make it any easier to help one of you win!

I launched this contest the morning I made this video, and there were already over 200 comments that people have left, trying to win. Make sure to get your comment in there so that you have a shot as well.

Someone is going to win a Wii… it might as well be you! I already have a Wii, so it will be a wee bit of fun to give this one away if we win!

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Do you want a Wii? How would you like to win a Wii? You may be the winner if I am the winner of the Wii! The contest is open until Feb 6th, and all you have to do is click the mouse a couple of times! Head over to Geeks and get registered for a free account. Once you’re hooked up, click on the main page where you see Our Current Contest – Win a Wii!, which takes you to the rules page.

All you have to do is click the giant boxing glove for a sneak preview of the new “Ready 2 Rumble Revolution” game. After you’ve clicked, leave a comment in that thread, telling me why you want to win a Wii. Or, you can also leave a comment in the corresponding blog post that I wrote up for this contest.

That’s honestly all you have to do. If I am the grand prize winner in this contest – I will win a Wii. And if I win a Wii – one of YOU will get the Wii! I can’t make it any easier to help one of you win!

I launched this contest the morning I made this video, and there were already over 200 comments that people have left, trying to win. Make sure to get your comment in there so that you have a shot as well.

Someone is going to win a Wii… it might as well be you! I already have a Wii, so it will be a wee bit of fun to give this one away if we win!

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]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/wanna-win-a-wii/feed/ 1 Ready 2 Rumble Revolution (and How to Win a Wii)http://chris.pirillo.com/ready-2-rumble-revolution-and-how-to-win-a-wii/ http://chris.pirillo.com/ready-2-rumble-revolution-and-how-to-win-a-wii/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:17:31 +0000 Chris http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=12142 Ready 2 Rumble Revolution (and How to Win a Wii) is a post from Chris Pirillo

There’s a chance you can win a Wii:

  1. Click this Ready 2 Rumble Revolution badge on or before February 6, 2009. That’s the giant red boxing glove you see below – that’s what you have to click first.
  2. Then, leave a comment below (in this post) explaining why you want a Wii.
  3. If we generate the most legitimate clicks through this badge, I’ll be the grand prize winner – and if that happens, I’ll give the Wii to one of those who comment below.

Pretty easy to do, no?

Okay, now if you haven’t figured it out by now – Ready 2 Rumble Revolution is the next installation in the series. It’s pretty much like the other R2R games you’ve known and loved, except for one small detail: it’s now available on the Wii. Suffice it to say, R2R is probably the funniest boxing video game you’ll ever experience. Time to stand up and start swinging your Wiimote and Wii nunchuk until you get a TKO!

So, the first thing you need to do is click the giant boxing glove here:



And if you’ve never loved R2R, maybe the chance of winning a Wii for yourself will change your mind?

So, are you ready to rumble? [and yes, "The Voice of the Champions," Michael Buffer, famous for his "Let's Get Ready to Rumble" remark, will be the host of your R2R Revolution gaming experience.]

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There’s a chance you can win a Wii:

  1. Click this Ready 2 Rumble Revolution badge on or before February 6, 2009. That’s the giant red boxing glove you see below – that’s what you have to click first.
  2. Then, leave a comment below (in this post) explaining why you want a Wii.
  3. If we generate the most legitimate clicks through this badge, I’ll be the grand prize winner – and if that happens, I’ll give the Wii to one of those who comment below.

Pretty easy to do, no?

Okay, now if you haven’t figured it out by now – Ready 2 Rumble Revolution is the next installation in the series. It’s pretty much like the other R2R games you’ve known and loved, except for one small detail: it’s now available on the Wii. Suffice it to say, R2R is probably the funniest boxing video game you’ll ever experience. Time to stand up and start swinging your Wiimote and Wii nunchuk until you get a TKO!

So, the first thing you need to do is click the giant boxing glove here:



And if you’ve never loved R2R, maybe the chance of winning a Wii for yourself will change your mind?

So, are you ready to rumble? [and yes, "The Voice of the Champions," Michael Buffer, famous for his "Let's Get Ready to Rumble" remark, will be the host of your R2R Revolution gaming experience.]

]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/ready-2-rumble-revolution-and-how-to-win-a-wii/feed/ 107 Wii Holiday Zapper Bundle only $349.99 + Free Shipping at Buy.comhttp://chris.pirillo.com/wii-holiday-zapper-bundle-only-34999-free-shipping-at-buycom/ http://chris.pirillo.com/wii-holiday-zapper-bundle-only-34999-free-shipping-at-buycom/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:56:31 +0000 coupons http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=11310 Wii Holiday Zapper Bundle only $349.99 + Free Shipping at Buy.com is a post from Chris Pirillo

Buy.com has the Wii Holiday Zapper Bundle for only $349.99 + Free Shipping. They’ve only got 500 of them, so you better move fast.

BUNDLE INCLUDES:

* Nintendo Wii System: (Wii Game System, Wii Remote Controller, Nunchuck, Stand, Sensor and Wii Sports game)

* Wii Zapper with Link’s Crossbow Game: The Wii Zapper is a gun peripheral that allows the user to insert a Wii Remote and Nunchuk, both sold separately, into either end and play a compatible game. The control stick on the Nunchuk controls player movement (on stages that allow player movement), while aiming the Wii Zapper moves the targeting reticule on the screen. The Zapper comes with Link’s Crossbow Training, which helps to familiarize the player with the Zapper in a shooting gallery style game. Link’s Crossbow Training contains three game styles: target shooting, defender and ranger.

* Animal Crossing: City Folk: If life were an endless vacation, what would you do? Go fishing, collect shells or watch fireworks with friends? Build a snowman, exchange presents with family or decorate your house for the holidays? Take a trip to the city, go on a shopping spree or visit friends from all over the globe? In Animal Crossing: City Folk, life moves at a relaxed pace, but the world brims with endless possibilities.

* Deer Drive (works with Wii Zapper): Featuring an arcade-style multiplayer hunting game for the first time on Wii. : Pick-Up-And-Play – Lock, load, and take down some bucks. Just be ready to defend yourself from aggressive mountain lions, bears, charging moose and other dangerous situations : Multiplayer – Play head-to-head with a friend or with up to four players in Party Mode : Optimized to work with Wii Remote or the Wii Zapper accessory : Changing weather creates dynamic hunting conditions over varied terrain : Challenging for casual and hard-core players alike : Ethical hunting integral to the game.

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Buy.com has the Wii Holiday Zapper Bundle for only $349.99 + Free Shipping. They’ve only got 500 of them, so you better move fast.

BUNDLE INCLUDES:

* Nintendo Wii System: (Wii Game System, Wii Remote Controller, Nunchuck, Stand, Sensor and Wii Sports game)

* Wii Zapper with Link’s Crossbow Game: The Wii Zapper is a gun peripheral that allows the user to insert a Wii Remote and Nunchuk, both sold separately, into either end and play a compatible game. The control stick on the Nunchuk controls player movement (on stages that allow player movement), while aiming the Wii Zapper moves the targeting reticule on the screen. The Zapper comes with Link’s Crossbow Training, which helps to familiarize the player with the Zapper in a shooting gallery style game. Link’s Crossbow Training contains three game styles: target shooting, defender and ranger.

* Animal Crossing: City Folk: If life were an endless vacation, what would you do? Go fishing, collect shells or watch fireworks with friends? Build a snowman, exchange presents with family or decorate your house for the holidays? Take a trip to the city, go on a shopping spree or visit friends from all over the globe? In Animal Crossing: City Folk, life moves at a relaxed pace, but the world brims with endless possibilities.

* Deer Drive (works with Wii Zapper): Featuring an arcade-style multiplayer hunting game for the first time on Wii. : Pick-Up-And-Play – Lock, load, and take down some bucks. Just be ready to defend yourself from aggressive mountain lions, bears, charging moose and other dangerous situations : Multiplayer – Play head-to-head with a friend or with up to four players in Party Mode : Optimized to work with Wii Remote or the Wii Zapper accessory : Changing weather creates dynamic hunting conditions over varied terrain : Challenging for casual and hard-core players alike : Ethical hunting integral to the game.

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The Amazon 15 Days, 15 Video Game Deals is over, but Amazon still has some great deals. Here are the most popular Video Game items at Amazon:

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The Amazon 15 Days, 15 Video Game Deals is over, but Amazon still has some great deals. Here are the most popular Video Game items at Amazon:

]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/amazon-15-days-15-video-game-deals/feed/ 0 How to (not) Sing with Guitar Hero World Tourhttp://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-not-sing-with-guitar-hero-world-tour/ http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-not-sing-with-guitar-hero-world-tour/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:58:27 +0000 Chris http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=10359 How to (not) Sing with Guitar Hero World Tour is a post from Chris Pirillo

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With the recording of this video, I lost my Guitar Hero virginity. The first thing I wanted to attempt was to sing. It’s not that bad… right? I have the new Guitar Hero World Tour for my Xbox, so I had to play it live, of course!

Guitar Hero World Tour builds on the existing gameplay from previous Guitar Hero games, in which players attempt to simulate the playing of rock music using special guitar-shaped controllers. World Tour expands beyond the core guitar-based gameplay by introducing the ability to play drums or sing vocals, and supporting the ability for up to four players to play together in a virtual band through these different instruments. Successfully hitting notes increases the player’s or band’s score, as well as increase the “Rock Meter” that represents the song’s performance. Missed notes are not scored and negatively affect the Rock Meter. If the Rock Meter drops too low, the song ends prematurely, with the virtual audience booing the band off stage. Similar to Rock Band, the band shares a common score and scoring multiplier and band performance meter while each player has their own performance metric; the band also shares the same Star Power meter, and all members of the band must perform the appropriate moves at the same time to activate it. A player that performs poorly and reduces their performance meter to zero can still continue to play, but they drain the overall performance meter for the band, requiring the other players to make up for this. Successfully completing a song garners a three to five-star rating based on the accumulated score, and rewards such as in-game money to be used to buy new guitars and outfits for characters.

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With the recording of this video, I lost my Guitar Hero virginity. The first thing I wanted to attempt was to sing. It’s not that bad… right? I have the new Guitar Hero World Tour for my Xbox, so I had to play it live, of course!

Guitar Hero World Tour builds on the existing gameplay from previous Guitar Hero games, in which players attempt to simulate the playing of rock music using special guitar-shaped controllers. World Tour expands beyond the core guitar-based gameplay by introducing the ability to play drums or sing vocals, and supporting the ability for up to four players to play together in a virtual band through these different instruments. Successfully hitting notes increases the player’s or band’s score, as well as increase the “Rock Meter” that represents the song’s performance. Missed notes are not scored and negatively affect the Rock Meter. If the Rock Meter drops too low, the song ends prematurely, with the virtual audience booing the band off stage. Similar to Rock Band, the band shares a common score and scoring multiplier and band performance meter while each player has their own performance metric; the band also shares the same Star Power meter, and all members of the band must perform the appropriate moves at the same time to activate it. A player that performs poorly and reduces their performance meter to zero can still continue to play, but they drain the overall performance meter for the band, requiring the other players to make up for this. Successfully completing a song garners a three to five-star rating based on the accumulated score, and rewards such as in-game money to be used to buy new guitars and outfits for characters.

Guitar Hero Coupons & Deals:

What do you think? Should I be the next Kurt Cobain and head out on my own World Tour?

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]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-not-sing-with-guitar-hero-world-tour/feed/ 0 Have you Tried the Wii Zapper Gun Yet?http://chris.pirillo.com/have-you-tried-the-wii-zapper-gun-yet/ http://chris.pirillo.com/have-you-tried-the-wii-zapper-gun-yet/#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:31:56 +0000 Chris http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7326 Have you Tried the Wii Zapper Gun Yet? is a post from Chris Pirillo

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I know a lot of you still love playing Duck Hunt when you have the chance. It’s hard to find the game, or the things you need to play it. I wonder how long it’ll be before Nintendo releases Duck Hunt for the Wii. After all, they have a Zapper now! I bought one of these recently for Ponzi, because she loves to play ‘gun games’.

The Wii Zapper will bring together your Wii Remote and Nunchuck into one cool device. You can use the Nunchuck to steer, and the Remote to zap whatever needs to be destroyed. The Zapper is simple to put together. All you need to do is slide your Wii Remote above the trigger, and then put the Nunchuck on the back… and you’re off!

The Zapper comes with Links Crossbow Training. This is a great game, and one of the first ones I was addicted to. Since the game is included, you can start Zapping immediately. I’m a fan of Nintendo. I’m a fan of zapping things. And now.. I’m a fan of the Wii Zapper.

What kind of Zapping sound do you make? Let me know what you think about the Wii. Are you addicted?

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I know a lot of you still love playing Duck Hunt when you have the chance. It’s hard to find the game, or the things you need to play it. I wonder how long it’ll be before Nintendo releases Duck Hunt for the Wii. After all, they have a Zapper now! I bought one of these recently for Ponzi, because she loves to play ‘gun games’.

The Wii Zapper will bring together your Wii Remote and Nunchuck into one cool device. You can use the Nunchuck to steer, and the Remote to zap whatever needs to be destroyed. The Zapper is simple to put together. All you need to do is slide your Wii Remote above the trigger, and then put the Nunchuck on the back… and you’re off!

The Zapper comes with Links Crossbow Training. This is a great game, and one of the first ones I was addicted to. Since the game is included, you can start Zapping immediately. I’m a fan of Nintendo. I’m a fan of zapping things. And now.. I’m a fan of the Wii Zapper.

What kind of Zapping sound do you make? Let me know what you think about the Wii. Are you addicted?

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]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/have-you-tried-the-wii-zapper-gun-yet/feed/ 10 Isn’t Mario Kart Wii Fun?http://chris.pirillo.com/isnt-mario-kart-wii-fun/ http://chris.pirillo.com/isnt-mario-kart-wii-fun/#comments Fri, 02 May 2008 05:35:11 +0000 Chris http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/05/01/isnt-mario-kart-wii-fun/ Isn’t Mario Kart Wii Fun? is a post from Chris Pirillo

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I’ve been having a Wii bit of fun lately, playing Mario Kart on my Wii. It’s addictive. I picked it up after seeing a commercial where the player is using the little steering wheel. Even though it’s wireless, I’m using my strap. I don’t want it to go flying across the room! I totally don’t want it hitting my dog and giving him brain damage.

If you’ve ever played a racing game on a hand-held device or even a controller, you know that you tilt it whichever way you need your car to go. If the controller isn’t built like the Wiimote, it won’t do you any good. Finally, the hardware has caught up with our own deficiencies as humans!

Anyway… I decided to give this a shot to see if it was going to be as fun as I’ve been hearing. Indeed… it is a ton of fun, if you’re not losing. Normally I wouldn’t hold the controller as high as I am now, but I wanted you all to be able to see that my actions have equal reactions in the game. Interesting to note is that even though I lost the game, Nintendo has thought of pretty much everything. Not only can I move up and down the way you’d think I could… I can also press the right and left buttons to go up and down.

You don’t really have to move the Steering Wheel that far. You basically just tilt to maneuver. Of course, visually and audibly, it’s an amazing game. You do almost have a tendency to over-steer with this game. It’s interesting, too, that the character leans when you do. I’m a casual gamer, and I enjoy gaming occasionally. I’m having fun with this wireless Steering Wheel. The game and the controller get a huge “thumbs around” from me… which is far better than a thumbs up.

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I’ve been having a Wii bit of fun lately, playing Mario Kart on my Wii. It’s addictive. I picked it up after seeing a commercial where the player is using the little steering wheel. Even though it’s wireless, I’m using my strap. I don’t want it to go flying across the room! I totally don’t want it hitting my dog and giving him brain damage.

If you’ve ever played a racing game on a hand-held device or even a controller, you know that you tilt it whichever way you need your car to go. If the controller isn’t built like the Wiimote, it won’t do you any good. Finally, the hardware has caught up with our own deficiencies as humans!

Anyway… I decided to give this a shot to see if it was going to be as fun as I’ve been hearing. Indeed… it is a ton of fun, if you’re not losing. Normally I wouldn’t hold the controller as high as I am now, but I wanted you all to be able to see that my actions have equal reactions in the game. Interesting to note is that even though I lost the game, Nintendo has thought of pretty much everything. Not only can I move up and down the way you’d think I could… I can also press the right and left buttons to go up and down.

You don’t really have to move the Steering Wheel that far. You basically just tilt to maneuver. Of course, visually and audibly, it’s an amazing game. You do almost have a tendency to over-steer with this game. It’s interesting, too, that the character leans when you do. I’m a casual gamer, and I enjoy gaming occasionally. I’m having fun with this wireless Steering Wheel. The game and the controller get a huge “thumbs around” from me… which is far better than a thumbs up.

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]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/isnt-mario-kart-wii-fun/feed/ 59 Weather on the Wiihttp://chris.pirillo.com/weather-on-the-wii/ http://chris.pirillo.com/weather-on-the-wii/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2008 07:10:56 +0000 Chris http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/02/28/weather-on-the-wii/ Weather on the Wii is a post from Chris Pirillo

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You know, the Wii is addicting… even without loading up a single game. I have discovered all kinds of cool things you can do. Did you know you can get the local weather… right on the Wii?

The music on the Weather part of the Wii literally makes me want to sleep. It is quite soothing, yes. However… *yawn*. However, if you’re a Weather freak… you’d want to buy a Wii just to have this feature alone. I truly enjoy all Weather things. The Wii Weather is very very cool. It has an excellent interactive capability. I can easily check the UV Index, the current forecast, forecasts from other countries… etc. It’s easy to check weather from other areas. I use the WiiMote to literally “grab” the screen (much like with Google Maps), and drag the map around.

This channel allows you to access local weather forecasts after turning on the Wii console. When connected to the Internet, the Wii automatically updates weather information from your local area and around the world. Use the Wii Remote to spin the globe and view weather reports from across town or across the planet!

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You know, the Wii is addicting… even without loading up a single game. I have discovered all kinds of cool things you can do. Did you know you can get the local weather… right on the Wii?

The music on the Weather part of the Wii literally makes me want to sleep. It is quite soothing, yes. However… *yawn*. However, if you’re a Weather freak… you’d want to buy a Wii just to have this feature alone. I truly enjoy all Weather things. The Wii Weather is very very cool. It has an excellent interactive capability. I can easily check the UV Index, the current forecast, forecasts from other countries… etc. It’s easy to check weather from other areas. I use the WiiMote to literally “grab” the screen (much like with Google Maps), and drag the map around.

This channel allows you to access local weather forecasts after turning on the Wii console. When connected to the Internet, the Wii automatically updates weather information from your local area and around the world. Use the Wii Remote to spin the globe and view weather reports from across town or across the planet!

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]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/weather-on-the-wii/feed/ 36 Get Your News on the Wiihttp://chris.pirillo.com/get-your-news-on-the-wii/ http://chris.pirillo.com/get-your-news-on-the-wii/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:36:07 +0000 Chris http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/02/27/get-your-news-on-the-wii/ Get Your News on the Wii is a post from Chris Pirillo

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Now that I’m finding my way around on my new Wii, I am having a great time discovering everything I can do with it. Did you know, for example, that you can get your local news… right on your Wii? I haven’t even played a video game yet, because I’m too entranced by everything else it can do. I found out about getting my weather on the Wii… and now I’ve connected to the news!

Part of the news feature on the Wii is something I could run 24/7 on my screen. This way I could look over at any given time to catch the latest headlines. The Wii displays the news in a very dynamic way. I can go in and dive into a specific area of the news if I choose… such as World news, local news, Technology or even Life. I can simply go in there, and view the newest headlines in that particular section.

Internet Channel changes the way you surf the net forever. No more hunching over your computer. Just download the Opera browser for just 500 Wii Points and within minutes, you’ll be a professional sofa surfer, pointing-and-clicking your way around the web with your Wii Remote. Opera supports Adobe Flash and JavaScript so you can even watch movies on your favorite video sites!
Control the Internet Channel with your Wii Remote. Scroll through sites with either the +Control Pad or the B Button and click on a link by pointing to it and hitting the A Button. Text too small? Video too big? Zoom in and out of the browser with the + (plus) and – (minus) Buttons.
The search button is right on the start page, so you can quickly look up anything you just saw on TV. To start typing, just grab your Wii Remote, point to each letter on the display keyboard and press the A Button. Choose from 2 keyboards: traditional QWERTY or a compact cellphone-style keyboard with predictive typing.

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Now that I’m finding my way around on my new Wii, I am having a great time discovering everything I can do with it. Did you know, for example, that you can get your local news… right on your Wii? I haven’t even played a video game yet, because I’m too entranced by everything else it can do. I found out about getting my weather on the Wii… and now I’ve connected to the news!

Part of the news feature on the Wii is something I could run 24/7 on my screen. This way I could look over at any given time to catch the latest headlines. The Wii displays the news in a very dynamic way. I can go in and dive into a specific area of the news if I choose… such as World news, local news, Technology or even Life. I can simply go in there, and view the newest headlines in that particular section.

Internet Channel changes the way you surf the net forever. No more hunching over your computer. Just download the Opera browser for just 500 Wii Points and within minutes, you’ll be a professional sofa surfer, pointing-and-clicking your way around the web with your Wii Remote. Opera supports Adobe Flash and JavaScript so you can even watch movies on your favorite video sites!
Control the Internet Channel with your Wii Remote. Scroll through sites with either the +Control Pad or the B Button and click on a link by pointing to it and hitting the A Button. Text too small? Video too big? Zoom in and out of the browser with the + (plus) and – (minus) Buttons.
The search button is right on the start page, so you can quickly look up anything you just saw on TV. To start typing, just grab your Wii Remote, point to each letter on the display keyboard and press the A Button. Choose from 2 keyboards: traditional QWERTY or a compact cellphone-style keyboard with predictive typing.

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]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/get-your-news-on-the-wii/feed/ 17 Luke Skywalker Wants a Wiihttp://chris.pirillo.com/luke-skywalker-wants-a-wii/ http://chris.pirillo.com/luke-skywalker-wants-a-wii/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:58:17 +0000 Chris http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/02/27/luke-skywalker-wants-a-wii/ Luke Skywalker Wants a Wii is a post from Chris Pirillo

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A few months ago, I had a bit of fun with an Open Source utility called MacSaber. I remember hearing someone saying that the WiiSaber had come along, causing the same sound effects. The WiiSaber author is the same one who created the MacSaber program I had so much fun with. Being a huge Star Wars and Luke Skywalker fan, I HAD to try this!

By the way… did you know Luke Skywalker himself is a Pirillo fan? Mark Hamill… you know you want to play WiiSaber with me.

Luke Skywalker

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A few months ago, I had a bit of fun with an Open Source utility called MacSaber. I remember hearing someone saying that the WiiSaber had come along, causing the same sound effects. The WiiSaber author is the same one who created the MacSaber program I had so much fun with. Being a huge Star Wars and Luke Skywalker fan, I HAD to try this!

By the way… did you know Luke Skywalker himself is a Pirillo fan? Mark Hamill… you know you want to play WiiSaber with me.

Luke Skywalker

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The Wii is finally unboxed, set up and turned on. I press the “A” button to sync the Wiimote with the console. Time to choose the language, and set the date. Let’s walk through the rest of the setup now. Of course, I had to name the machine the GnomeWii. My Mii had to be called “MiniWii.

I think I had a bit too much fun setting up my Mii. I went with spiky hair, bushy eyebrows, an Italian nose, and gorgeous eyes. I even made myself smile, and added my glasses. There are a ton of options to choose from when setting up your Mii.

Setup is really easy. I have to give Nintendo credit for making it exceedingly simple to connect everything, and get started.

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The Wii is finally unboxed, set up and turned on. I press the “A” button to sync the Wiimote with the console. Time to choose the language, and set the date. Let’s walk through the rest of the setup now. Of course, I had to name the machine the GnomeWii. My Mii had to be called “MiniWii.

I think I had a bit too much fun setting up my Mii. I went with spiky hair, bushy eyebrows, an Italian nose, and gorgeous eyes. I even made myself smile, and added my glasses. There are a ton of options to choose from when setting up your Mii.

Setup is really easy. I have to give Nintendo credit for making it exceedingly simple to connect everything, and get started.

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]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/wii-setup/feed/ 33 Open Source Wii Softwarehttp://chris.pirillo.com/open-source-wii-software/ http://chris.pirillo.com/open-source-wii-software/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:33:21 +0000 Chris http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/02/27/open-source-wii-software/ Open Source Wii Software is a post from Chris Pirillo

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Minutes after I sliced my finger on the Wii box, I decided to download an Open Source program for Mac OS X. The DarwiinRemote is an application for Mac OS X v10.4 which allows Wii Remote to fully control applications on a personal computer. Essentially, you connect your WiiMote via Bluetooth to any Mac running OS X. The software includes a desktop application and a developers’ framework, allowing for additional functionality. To use the software, the computer must have Bluetooth enabled.

DarwiinRemote employs most of the features of the Wii Remote. All three accelerometers feed information to the computer. All of the buttons on the Wii Remote, including the Nunchuk attachment, can be used, but the control stick is not supported. The rumble features and LEDs are fully programmable. In addition, DarwiinRemote can accept the infrared signals from the Wii Sensor Bar. However, to use this feature, the bar must be plugged into a powered socket on Wii.

If you know of other cool free things for the Wii, please let me know! You can leave me a follow-up comment to this video, or shoot an email to me at chris@pirillo.com.

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Minutes after I sliced my finger on the Wii box, I decided to download an Open Source program for Mac OS X. The DarwiinRemote is an application for Mac OS X v10.4 which allows Wii Remote to fully control applications on a personal computer. Essentially, you connect your WiiMote via Bluetooth to any Mac running OS X. The software includes a desktop application and a developers’ framework, allowing for additional functionality. To use the software, the computer must have Bluetooth enabled.

DarwiinRemote employs most of the features of the Wii Remote. All three accelerometers feed information to the computer. All of the buttons on the Wii Remote, including the Nunchuk attachment, can be used, but the control stick is not supported. The rumble features and LEDs are fully programmable. In addition, DarwiinRemote can accept the infrared signals from the Wii Sensor Bar. However, to use this feature, the bar must be plugged into a powered socket on Wii.

If you know of other cool free things for the Wii, please let me know! You can leave me a follow-up comment to this video, or shoot an email to me at chris@pirillo.com.

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]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/open-source-wii-software/feed/ 23 The Nintendo Wii Unboxinghttp://chris.pirillo.com/the-nintendo-wii-unboxing/ http://chris.pirillo.com/the-nintendo-wii-unboxing/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:19:16 +0000 Chris http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/02/27/the-nintendo-wii-unboxing/ The Nintendo Wii Unboxing is a post from Chris Pirillo

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I’m in the middle of unboxing my Nintendo Wii – a full year or more after everyone else unboxed theirs. I think I’m the last Geek on Earth to have one. The packaging on this thing is really cool, and was fun to play with. I didn’t go out and buy a ton of games, as I’m only a casual gamer. It did, of course, come with the Wii Sports Disc. I’m looking forward to playing baseball and such.

Wii is not just a gaming console, it’s a reason to get together with your friends and family and play today’s hottest games. Wii offers legendary Nintendo franchises like Mario, Zelda and Metroid, as well as all new classics like Wii Sports and Wii Play. Create your own Mii character to star in Wii games. Play friends online over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection or use the Internet Channel to surf the net from your sofa. You can even download classic Nintendo games using the Wii Shop Channel. Take a look around and see why your TV is not complete without Wii.

My Wii, as all do, came with the following:

  • Wii Sports Disc
  • Wii Console
  • Wii Remote
  • Nunchuck
  • Wii Sensor Bar
  • Wii Console Stand
  • Wii AC Adaptor
  • Wii AV Cable

Ack! I cut myself! I got a Wii little cut on my Wii! See? There’s even a Wii bit of blood there! OOOooooooOOOOWII.

You can, of course, surf the Web with your Wii. Go ahead… pull up our live stream from your machine.

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I’m in the middle of unboxing my Nintendo Wii – a full year or more after everyone else unboxed theirs. I think I’m the last Geek on Earth to have one. The packaging on this thing is really cool, and was fun to play with. I didn’t go out and buy a ton of games, as I’m only a casual gamer. It did, of course, come with the Wii Sports Disc. I’m looking forward to playing baseball and such.

Wii is not just a gaming console, it’s a reason to get together with your friends and family and play today’s hottest games. Wii offers legendary Nintendo franchises like Mario, Zelda and Metroid, as well as all new classics like Wii Sports and Wii Play. Create your own Mii character to star in Wii games. Play friends online over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection or use the Internet Channel to surf the net from your sofa. You can even download classic Nintendo games using the Wii Shop Channel. Take a look around and see why your TV is not complete without Wii.

My Wii, as all do, came with the following:

  • Wii Sports Disc
  • Wii Console
  • Wii Remote
  • Nunchuck
  • Wii Sensor Bar
  • Wii Console Stand
  • Wii AC Adaptor
  • Wii AV Cable

Ack! I cut myself! I got a Wii little cut on my Wii! See? There’s even a Wii bit of blood there! OOOooooooOOOOWII.

You can, of course, surf the Web with your Wii. Go ahead… pull up our live stream from your machine.

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