Room 3026 Live: Episode 88

On today's episode of Room 3026 Live, we discussed the latest news in technology ranging from 9 ways to annoy your kids on Facebook to the Apple - Facebook Friction.

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Listener Blogs

The following blog posts are from our listeners and hosts.

• Facebook Makes It Easier to Tag People in Photos - Damond Nollan 
• HTC Evo vs. Samsung Epic: Video, Picture, and Audio Tests - Damond Nollan

Feed Watch

The following feeds were mentioned on today's show.

• Social Media 
• 9 Ways To Use Facebook To Annoy Your Kids - Jeffbullas's Blog by jeffbullas 
• The Evolving Ecosystem - Twitter Blog by Ev
  
• Web Development 
• Flexible jQuery Carousel Plugin – bxCarousel - WebResourcesDepot by Umut M. 
• Really Painless Web Development Using Microsoft WebMatrix - MakeUseOf.com by Mohan Ramkumar
  
• Pop Culture 
• The Smoking Baby Has Finally Put Down His Cigs! - Bossip.com by thatsmybiz1 
• President Obama on August Jobs Numbers: "Positive News" But "Not Nearly Good Enough" - White House.gov Blog Feed by Jesse Lee
  
• Technology 
• Apple-Facebook Friction Erupts Over Ping - NYT > Technology by By MIGUEL HELFT 
• Liberate Your Video with Pixorial - Web.AppStorm by Justin Stravarius
  
• Self-Help/Health 
• Ten Tips for Saving on Winter Clothing - The Family Wallet by D.J. 
• Solving vs. Selling - Logic+Emotion by David Armano

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Facebook Makes It Easier to Tag People in Photos

While perusing a Facebook photo album, I noticed the "Tag This Photo" box kept showing up. At first, I simply tried to ignore it like an aggravating fly, but later realized that it showed up on other pictures as well.

To test my theory, I viewed a friends' album and found that it did the same thing.

As seen in the image provided, Facebook is now asking for help in tagging images of people. Understand, I did not click the "Tag This Photo" link, but yet here it rests.

I'm not sure when this feature went live, but assuming I wanted to tag a photo, it sure makes the process faster. Unfortunately, it's not consistent nor does it show up for all faces in a picture.

Have you experienced this feature while browsing the photo gallery? If so, what do you think about it?

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HTC Evo vs. Samsung Epic: Video, Picture, and Audio Tests

During my last visit to the Sprint store, I found myself asking the question, "Which phone handles video, pictures, and audio better? Was it the Evo or Epic?" Clearly, I couldn't leave it up to the salesperson, as she just wanted to earn a commission. For nearly an hour, I went back and forth between the two phones and found few tests, if any, comparing the two devices. So, in this article, I would like to offer you the one thing I did not have, a comparison of the video, picture, and audio between the HTC Evo and the Samsung Epic.

I did my best to record the sample video, audio, and image at the same time. I would record one video or picture and then immediately follow up with the other. In both cases, I used the highest quality setting available. For video, I focused on the 720 p.

I took pictures and video both inside and outside. This should give you an idea of what your pictures and video might look like.

The Image Results

The following image was taken using the Samsung Epic:

The following picture was taken using the HTC Evo:

The following picture was taken using the HTC Evo:

The following picture was taken using the Samsung Epic:

Video and Audio Test

Samsung Epic

NOTE: Make sure to play the video in 720 p

HTC Evo

NOTE: Make sure to play the video in 720 p

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First Look: Samsung Epic 4G

Yesterday, Sprint released the Samsung Epic, the company's second 4G smart phone. With little fanfare, and maybe a slightly aggressive salesperson, I took a serious look at the newest Android phone.

In the video below, I offer my first look at the phone and share my initial observations. In case you are strapped for time, let me summarize by saying the Epic offers impressively vivid colors through its 4 inch AMOLED screen and a full QWERTY keyboard. Additionally, the phone records video in 720 p (30 frames per second).

After comparing speed, video quality, screen colors, and overall usefulness, I decided to purchase the Samsung Epic. Yes, it costs $50 more than the EVO, but I think it was worth it. Enjoy!



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Saturday in Wilmington

On day two of my Wilmington trip, I spent the first part of the day in a fraternity meeting. The Board of Directors for the Middle Eastern Province of Kappa Alpha Psi continued a discussion on upcoming plans, issues, and potential resolutions. It is always nice to hang out with smart and successful people. The guys at this meeting definitely fit the bill.

At the conclusion of fraternal business, we broke bread together at Golden Corral, followed by some down time in the hotel. I hear some took the opportunity to sneak in a nap or polish their golf clubs.

At 8:00 pm, the Wilmington Alumni Chapter hosted its annual Boat Trip in Carolina Beach. The cruise took two hours and included a view of the Intracoastal Waterway through Snows Cut into the Cape Fear River. The chapter provided drinks, food, dancing, and plenty of fellowship. Near the end of the cruise, the brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi gathered together to sing the hymn on the upper deck. It was a magical moment.

Finally, the night ended with a relaxing stroll through Wilmington's night life. It provided an opportunity to "let our hair down" after a busy and fruitful day.

Below, the video captures the events of the day. Enjoy!  



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My Trip To Wilmington, NC

This weekend I'm spending time with members of the Middle Eastern Province of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Each year, the leadership gets together during our summer retreat to discuss the upcoming fraternal year. In this video, I talk about my plans for the weekend and provide a tour of the Country Inn & Suites.



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Room 3026 Live: Episode 82

On today's episode of Room 3026 Live, we discussed the latest news in technology ranging from calling phones in Gmail to the Cell Phone Etiquette.

To hear to the entire show, CLICK HERE!

Listener Blogs

The following blog posts are from our listeners.

• Living Purpose "LP" Entries ~ The Heart of The Matter... by Lil' Son Productions
• A Better Me – Week Ten by Marianne

Feed Watch

The following feeds were mentioned on today's show.

• Call phones from Gmail - The Official Google Blog by A Googler 
• Google Voice Phone Booths To Start Popping Up In Airports, Universities - TechCrunch by Jason Kincaid 
• Eight Clever Ways to Take Advantage of Free Calling in Gmail [Google Voice] by Adam Pash 
• New Version of Digg Goes Live For Everyone This Morning by Jason Kincaid 
• Netflix for iPhone and iPod Touch Finally Here by John Biggs 
• Facebook Updates Friend List Interface Again, Hoping to Increase Usage - Inside Facebook by Eric Eldon 
• Increase Your Water Intake to Accelerate Weight Loss [Weight Loss] - Lifehacker by Jason Fitzpatrick 
• Yelp Begins Offering Local Deals by Mike Melanson 
• Morning Brief: Netflix for iPhone, Amazon Loses E-Book Deal, Why Users “Like” Brands by Lauren Indvik 
• Stop Being Rude and Put Away Your Phone, the Digi-World Can Wait by Brenna Ehrlich

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