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Demo of the year
We recently posted all the demonstrator videos from DEMO@15 last month. This one by Homestead Technologies is the best. I... March 17, 2005

The problem with "live" demos
Coming to you live from DEM@15 in Scottsdale, AZ. Note to demonstrators, when using live video shots make sure the... February 14, 2005

Super Bowl ads replayed
For you non-football fans that watch the Super Bowl for the advertising, there's good news from iFilm. The company, along... February 02, 2005

Winter fun
Winter's here in the land of Fusion Headquarters, as evidence by the snow and ice outside our window. Here's a... December 07, 2004

Harvard sucks?
The annual pigskin classic featuring Harvard and Yale had another twist this year - Harvard fans creating a virtual sign... November 29, 2004

Tuesday fun
Become the schoolyard bully you never were. Don't get caught by the principal!... November 16, 2004

Timely game
With Election Day upon us, Cable in the Classroom (CIC), a partnership between CNN and the History Channel, has launched... November 02, 2004

Playing with molecules
Love science? This game will drive you nuts. Make sure to read the instructions and be prepared to get frustrated... November 01, 2004

Geography test
Can you identify the Lower 48 states? Give it a try. [Via MetaFilter]... September 29, 2004

Shirt folding how-to
I am bad at folding clothes, to the point where I throw them in the dryer for a few minutes... September 28, 2004

Good for the eye-hand coordination
Yikes, this one is hard. Ok, it's an ad for Pepsi, but still fun. [Via MetaFilter]... August 31, 2004

Monday lunchtime fun
Don't let Osama escape!... August 30, 2004

Bowling time
Gutterball 3D. There goes the last chance to get any work done today.... July 27, 2004

Thursday productivity killer
Office hoops. Catch the paper ball, then throw it into the trash can. Takes a while to load, but worth... July 22, 2004

Middle-of-the-week fun
The Peanut Game. [Note: the only way I found to "play again" is to refresh the browser window.]... July 21, 2004

Things you don't see every day
These two videos came across my desk today, both involving automobiles, both amazing for very different reasons. First, this Volvo... July 06, 2004

Monday productivity killer
Exploding Billiards. [Via MetaFilter]... June 07, 2004

Zap!
Here's an end-of-the-week challenge that's sure to frustrate! [Via MetaFilter]... June 04, 2004

DIY Home Theater
The New York Times has a piece about building a home theater on a budget (in this case, $3,000). One... May 17, 2004

Flash movie Friday
Hey Hey 16K: A musical look back at the old-days of computing. [Via Gizmodo]... May 07, 2004

Die Clippy!
Are you fed up with the Microsoft Office "Clippy" feature? This video is for you. (Contains profanity... you've been warned.)... May 04, 2004

End the week on a fun note
With Floats. [Via MetaFilter]... April 23, 2004

Skateboarding dog
Dogs don't learn this in Doggy School. (Link is a Windows Media file) [Via Dave Barry's Weblog]... April 22, 2004

More productivity drain
The same editor that sent over the link to the Peeps game has just sent over this: The Kill Bill...

Tax invaders
I don't want to get into a political debate, but this is funny. [Via Dave Barry's Weblog]... April 21, 2004

Windows' sound spectacular
Who knew the standard Windows sound files could be so fun? [Via GMSV]... April 16, 2004

Friday fun
Peeps in outer space! An Easter twist on Asteroids and Space Invaders. Play here....

American Idol's scourge on networks
WebSense, the company that builds employee Internet management systems (i.e. stop looking at your NCAA brackets and get back to... March 22, 2004

Sunday comics
Excellent Fox Trot comic yesterday in the Sunday papers. Check it out here....

Apocalypse Now - the short version
Never saw Apocalypse Now? Watch the 30-second version, re-enacted by bunnies. [Via GMSV]... March 08, 2004

Friday diversion
It's the end of the week, so test your skills with this subtly entertaining game.... March 05, 2004

Wednesday distraction
Fly swatter. Make sure your sound is turned on.... February 25, 2004

Annoying yet intriguing
The latest Quiznos' commercial is both annoying and intriguing at the same time. Watch it here. You may have to... February 24, 2004

Funniest home videos
USB Webcams can be handy little things to have. Yesterday I managed to capture my dog Henry (a Pug-Boston Terrier... February 19, 2004

Pepsi Gladiator ad
There was a lot of hype about Pepsi's Gladiator ad featuring Britney Spears, Beyonce and Pink, but it never appeared... February 12, 2004

Wednesday diversion
Throw rocks at boys. [Via Dave Barry's Weblog]... February 11, 2004

Pepsi-iTunes parody
The file traders fight back: "We're not going to take it!"... February 06, 2004

Super Bowl ads
As a Patriots fans (as in the World Champion New England Patriots) I was a little too involved in the... February 02, 2004

Mid-week fun
A Network World colleague sent this simple-yet-addictive Flash game around this afternoon. My longest hit was 1200.... January 28, 2004

SnapStream PVR
BetaNews takes a look at the new SnapStream personal video recorder for the PC. It brings TiVo/ReplayTV functionality to the... January 16, 2004

Snowboard in style
A new snowboarding jacket from O'Neill will feature a built-in MP3 player and Bluetooth module for connecting to a mobile... January 14, 2004

Etch-a-Sketch fun
No need for shaking to clear this Etch-a-Sketch, just hit the space bar. [Via MetaFilter]... January 07, 2004

Red Sox humor
A little Flash animation for you Red Sox fans out there counting the days 'til Spring Training.... January 06, 2004

Productivity out the window
With this simple, yet addictive game. From an effects persepective, I like the lighting/shadowing effect.... December 11, 2003

More home entertainment options
InterVideo and CyberLink this week released new home theater options that are designed to turn the standard TV and PC... December 04, 2003

A public service announcement?
How much for a new iPod battery? "iPod's Dirty Secret" (Quicktime required) may cause sticker shock.... November 24, 2003

Disaster waiting to happen
Now taking bets on when the first accident will be caused by someone watching this instead of the road.... November 14, 2003

New muvee autoProducer
The folks at muvee Technologies have released yet another version of their autoProducer video production software. This fun little application... November 04, 2003

Take the color test
How well does the left and right side of your brain work together? Try this color test to find out.... October 24, 2003

Stupid TV blackouts
This afternoon at 4:18 EST, the my beloved Red Sox are playing the Yankees in game 6 of the American... October 15, 2003

A timely Flash example...
... for members of Red Sox Nation.... October 09, 2003

That's racin'
Video from the Third Annual Easter Sunday Big Wheel Bike race down San Francisco's Lombard Street. (Actually, the event took... October 01, 2003

Tired of David Blaine?
A little Flash fun for those that aren't fans of magician David Blaine. [Via Dave Barry's Blog]... September 30, 2003

Streaming, literally
The Register's Andrew Orlowski reports from the Next 5 Minutes Festival of Tactical Media in Amsterdam, where one session feature... September 15, 2003

A bouncing bear
Watch out for the trampoline below! [Links to MPEG file] [Via MetaFilter]... September 11, 2003

Friday diversion
"Non-Abductees Anonymous" puts a new spin on support groups. Line of the day: We just love big-eyed aliens in an... August 08, 2003

A Webcam, LED sign and 30 seconds of fame
Some one setup a Webcam pointed at an LED sign that displays messages from users for 30 seconds at a... August 07, 2003

A Friday afternoon diversion
Courtesy of the great community that is MetaFilter: Gyrussish.... August 01, 2003

Now this is a trip
Is this moving? [Via Metafilter.]... July 24, 2003

BuyMusic.com good, but not great
Following the "cheers and jeers" format used by TV Guide and my local newspaper's editorials, here are by thoughts on...

Now it's officially gone...
Productivity is all but eliminated with Defend Your Castle. [Another Metafilter recommendation.]... July 21, 2003

Monday productivity dip
Playing Adrian's Battle Bots, a Flash-based game, could result in a highly unproductive Monday. While you're visiting Adrian's site, check...

Friday fun
As the work week fades into the sunset, here's a fun little movie that makes fun of those late-night infomercials.... July 11, 2003

Women's golf fans take note
RealNetworks is broadcasting live video coverege of the LPGA's BMO Financial Group Canadian Women’s Open taking place today through Sunday... July 10, 2003

What can you say...
... about this? (Windows media file) [Via Metafilter]... July 09, 2003

Can't get enough Big Brother?
Fans of CBS's reality show Big Brother 4 can get a 24x7 fix via four live camera feeds available through...

World's Smallest Film Festival still searching for entries
The World's Smallest Film Festival sent around a note today looking for more entries into its rolling contest to find... July 02, 2003

Earth in the rearview mirror
Get a birdseye view (Real Player required) of yesterday's Delta II rocket launch from Cape Canaveral. For those that like... June 12, 2003

Mid-week distraction
It's the middle of the week and we're half way to another weekend. Here's a short film to reward yourself... June 11, 2003

Rainy Thursday
It's raining here at Fusion HQ, something it seems to do a lot of recently. Here's a fun little distraction... June 05, 2003

Metallica offers music online to broadband users
Metallica is working with service provider Speakeasy to launch a new Web site - www.metallicavault.com - to offer fans with... June 03, 2003

Photoshop fun
A guide to creating your own Matrix wallpaper. [Via MetaFilter.]...

A new way to grieve
McColley's Chapels of the Hill funeral homes in South Dakota are providing a new service to mourners: A streaming broadcast... May 21, 2003

A Thursday afternoon distraction
One of the Network World editors sent the link to this addicting Flash game around. My high score was only... May 15, 2003

Digital photographers take note
America 24/7 is now up and running offering you the chance to get a photo you take in print. Now... May 12, 2003

The DPChallenge
Do you think of digital photography as more than just shooting the occasional family gathering? If you answered yes, then... May 05, 2003

Baseball offers free trial of streaming service
Major League Baseball is offering a free trial of its live streaming video game coverage this weekend (through May 4).... May 02, 2003

Watching videos on a Nintendo Gameboy
Pocket PC Films' Portable Media Devices has developed Pocket Pix Cartridge, a device that allows videos and MP3s to be... April 26, 2003

Happy Easter!
We're taking a couple days off to enjoy our Peeps. To tide you over until we return on Wednesday, here's... April 20, 2003

MetaFilter Music service up and running
MetaFilter, one of my favorite sites, now has a music service where members can share their own tunes. The site... April 16, 2003

How to annoy your cube neighbors
A handy guide to annoying those in surrounding cubes: 1. Put in ear plugs 2. Turn up volume on computer... April 15, 2003

Behind the scenes
Trailers for Matrix: Reloaded are now out. For special effects enthusiats, Wired has a behind the scenes look at how... April 10, 2003

Streaming media on your plasma TV
Sony is developing a plasma TV that will be able to pull streaming media off the Internet, making online viewing... April 09, 2003

Online map users beware
If you're planning a trip to or through downtown Boston, beware of out-dated maps used by many of the online... April 03, 2003

Golf fans: Watch the TPC at Sawgrass 17th live
ESPN's presenting live streaming coverage of all the action at the TPC at Sawgrass' famed 17th island green. Just visit... March 27, 2003

He's just Saddam from Iraq
I had a good laugh over this Flash animation. [Via GMSV]... March 26, 2003

A little fun to end the week
More Flash-based games to help ease into the weekend. [Via MetaFilter]... March 21, 2003

Flash fun on a Thursday
Spacerunner is pretty simple but very addicting. [Via MetaFilter]... March 13, 2003

Jumpin'
Um, yeah, I can do this. (Windows Media Video) [Via MetaFilter]... March 11, 2003

Chasing the dog...
What happens when you strap a video camera to a remote control car and chase your dog around? Find out... March 07, 2003

The BEST Switch parody
It's been a while since we've mention an Apple Switch ad parody, but the one done by Happy Nowhere is... March 05, 2003

Yikes...
What can be said about this? [Via Dave Barry's Weblog]... February 23, 2003

Let it stop snowing...
As the Multimedia Editor it's my duty to shoot pictures (digital, natch) of the Presidents Day Blizzard aftermath from our... February 18, 2003

Talk about Friday fun
Thank God it's a long weekend because I could be spending a lot of time at this site. [Via MetaFilter]... February 14, 2003

Spain the most keen?
According to a report in the U.K.'s Daily Research News Online, "The Spanish appear to be the keenest home-users of... February 13, 2003

Magic Flash application
The magic ball can guess your number. [Via MetaFilter, where you can find the answer to how it works.]... February 11, 2003

Be a kid again
In yesterday's GMSV newsletter, there was a link to Shockwave.com's Tapper, one of my favorite arcade games growing up. Of... February 07, 2003

Thank god he's not in our office...
I was on the road during the Super Bowl and am now just catching up with Terry Tate, Office Linebacker... February 06, 2003

Forbes looks at the Prismiq MediaPlayer
Got a massive amount of multimedia on your PC that you want to be able to "share" with your stereo... February 04, 2003

Will video drive home network adoption?
A press release from In-Stat/MDR came across my desk (well, e-mail) last week claiming that audio and video applications will... February 03, 2003

Film festivals abound
Film festivals seem to a popular topic this week. First, I get a press release touting "World's Smallest Film Festival".... January 17, 2003

Remote control Morpheus
Fans of the file-swapping service Morpheus can expect new and improved client software later this year. Part of the enhancements... January 13, 2003

Fox Sports highlights on your PDA
Fox Sports and Mazingo have teamed up to offer video highlights for PDA users that subscribe to the Mazingo service.... January 10, 2003

Comic fun
Yesterday's Dilbert and Fox Trot comics were particulary funny to us here at The Multimedia Exchange.... January 03, 2003

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