Entries for Adam Kinney

Christmas CoolWall [Christmas CoolWall]

Adam — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 20:00:00 GMT

You may be familiar with the Top Gear CoolWall, but not all of us watch TV that comes from the UK. Sometimes those of us in the US just like the idea and make our version and stick Steve Carell in it. Well, Steve Carell didn't make it for this adventure, but recently a US-based developer took a prototype of a Christmas-themed CoolWall (incidentally prototyped by a UK-based agency) and released it in production mode.

We caught up with him at his house and got the story on why he did this and what we can do with the Christmas CoolWall.

Go to his blog for more of the boring technical details or head over to the CoolWall to create your own Christmas wishlist.

Then send it to a friend. They need to know what would be "Seriously UnCool" to give you.

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Hello, hello... [Hello, hello...]

Adam — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 20:57:11 GMT

Is there anyone here?

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Free Geek - where PCs find new life [Free Geek - where PCs find new life]

Adam — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 01:14:15 GMT

"Helping the needy get nerdy" is the motto at Free Geek, a non-profit PC recycling center. In this video we get to follow along with Tina as she tours the center through the whole process. From the PC being dropped off on the sidewalk, through the evaluation, harddrive smashing, re-building, and recycling. And keep an eye open for the future Classic Video Games museum, they even have a copy of Vanguard. I love that game. Please let Vanguard be the next game released on Xbox Live...

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Links: Free Geek

Custom PC Contest [Custom PC Contest]

Adam — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 21:22:23 GMT

Update: July 5th, 2006

Thank you for all of your creative entries. As announced in the Maxwell you are now the proud owner of a custom PC and thank you for your entry.

- The 10 team

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So you Flickr 10 pool.

Post a comment in the here.

[UPDATE 2] We are enjoying the entries so much, we are extending the content until July 1st!

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A few small changes and the Weekly videos [A few small changes and the Weekly videos]

Adam — Wed, 31 May 2006 20:33:37 GMT

Some of you have noticed that the weekly feed is now returning the daily entries and that we have not published a new weekly compiled video in a few weeks. We've been making a few small changes for the next update to 10 and this was one of them. Due to our now flexible schedule we will no longer be publishing weekly videos. Maybe we'll launch a Season One DVD in the future or something :)

What would you like to see changed or added to 10? Personally I don't want to have to click so much to read comments. What would you like to see?

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10 site redesign [10 site redesign]

Adam — Fri, 05 May 2006 02:09:52 GMT

You may have already noticed, but we've updated the 10 site! This update marks the graduation of 10 from a video blog (with some hidden blogs) to a full network of blogs.

Notice the new
About page, a new team member has been added. Everyone welcome Jesse to the team. "Hi
Hope you enjoy the new site, and remember if you're jonesing for the old site, check it out, The Show has its own 10 island in Second Life and say Hello.

And make sure to bring your coolest creations or purchases. We're new to this Second Life world, so even the beach ball is still cool to us :)

view the SL event official posting

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Wallpapers for 10 [Wallpapers for 10]

Adam — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 05:12:34 GMT

We've posted 2 wallpapers today available on the Maxwell.

We'd love to see more wallpapers created by fans of the show just like Maxwell's. I've posted a larger image of the 10 logo send us an email or just post and tag it with on10 to Flickr. And if its the best thing since the "Please note the above paragraph is dripping with sarcasm.

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Tablets in School [Tablets in School]

Adam — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:00:00 GMT

Laura visits Forest Ridge school where tablets are required for 5th grade.

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Links: Forest Ridge School

Today in Tech [Today in Tech]

Adam — Tue, 28 Mar 2006 17:00:00 GMT

Laura and Tina dish out their latest finds from the net.

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Links: Beastie Boys return cameras, Dell Renegade PC, Fined for stealing wi-fi, Reset body clock, SpoofStick, unseen video

AURA, scanning with your phone [AURA, scanning with your phone]

Adam — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 17:00:00 GMT

Laura shows Tina how a new program called Aura uses your camera phone to scan products.

Then the whole crew shows up on stage to provide a bit of entertainment, written by you, the wonderful commenters on 10.

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Links: AURA

Theory in Motion, part 2 [Theory in Motion, part 2]

Adam — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 17:00:00 GMT

After Theory in Motion about what type of software they use to create their music.

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Links: Part 1 (the music!), PSP Thumbnail file (THM), Reason Software, Theory in Motion

Official Rules for the Custom "10" PC Contest [Official Rules for the Custom "10" PC Contest]

Adam — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 21:31:29 GMT

And here are the official rules for the Custom "10" PC contest:

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Microsoft " Microsoft 10 " Contest (the "Contest") is a skill contest in which participants are asked to submit an entry utilizing the Microsoft 10 logo and submit in one of the following three categories:

create a totally new graphical logo for Microsoft 10
create a physical representation of the Microsoft 10 logo
create a photograph of the Microsoft 10 logo in a unique setting

ENTRY PERIOD: The Contest begins at 12:01 a.m. (PT) on March 16^th 2006, and ends at 11:59 p.m. (PT) on July 1^st 2006. (Entry Period). This skill contest is organized and administrated in the United States of America , and all entry information will be collected on servers in the U.S.A.

ELIGIBILITY: This Contest is open to technology enthusiasts worldwide who are 14 years or older; however, residents of the following countries are ineligible to participate: Cuba , Iran , Iraq , Libya , North Korea , Sudan , and Syria . Void where prohibited by law. Employees of Microsoft Corporation, and anyone working directly on Microsoft programs and their respective affiliates, parent companies, subsidiaries, prize suppliers, promotion, advertising and promotional agencies, and the immediate family members and persons living in the households of each are not eligible to enter.

HOW TO ENTER: Entrants must access

No substitution, transfer, or assignment of prize permitted, except that Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value in the event an offered prize is unavailable. If a winner cannot or will not accept a prize, then prize will be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if entire prize or a portion of the prize is unavailable. Specifics of prize package are subject to availability and sponsor's sole discretion.

Should a potential winner decline the prize for any reason whatsoever, the next-eligible highest ranking entry will be deemed the winner of that prize. All prize values in U.S. Dollars. Any applicable taxes on the prize or expenses not listed herein are the sole responsibility of the winner. Prizes may be subject to U.S. withholding taxes and non-U.S. winners (if any) may be required to complete an IRS W8-BEN. Microsoft reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if entire prize or a portion of the advertised prize is unavailable for any reason. Prize awards may be subject to country specific restrictions.

GENERAL CONDITIONS: The entry must have been created solely by the entrant. The entry cannot defame or invade publicity rights or privacy of any person, living or deceased, or otherwise infringe upon any person's personal or proprietary rights. Modifying, enhancing or altering another entrant’s work does not qualify as an entrant's original creation. Entry may not be offensive, as determined by judges in their sole discretion. Entries not complying with all rules are subject to disqualification.

Entrants shall not receive any compensation or credit for use of entries, other than that disclosed in these rules. Entrants agree to be bound by the terms of these Official Rules.

In the event of a dispute, the laws of the State of Washington in the United States govern this Contest. All federal, provincial, state, and local laws and regulations apply. Potential winners will be required to execute and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability Release and where legal, Publicity Release, within 7 days following the date of issuance of notification. Non-compliance within this time period or return of any prize/prize notification as undeliverable may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for Microsoft Corporation and its agents to use winner's name and likeness for advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation unless prohibited by law. By entering, participants release and hold harmless Microsoft Corporation and its respective subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotions agencies, prize suppliers, and all of their employees, officers, directors, shareholder's and agents from any and all liability or any injuries, loss or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with this Contest, the use of any entry, or the acceptance or use of any prize won unless prohibited by law.

INTERNET: If for any reason this contest is not capable of running as planned due to infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, uploads of malicious files or viruses, or any other causes beyond the control of Microsoft Corporation which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Contest, Microsoft Corporation reserves the right at its sole discretion, to disqualify any entry or any individual who tampers with the entry or voting process, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest and select winners using all eligible, non-suspect entries and/or votes received as of the date of termination. Microsoft assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries. Microsoft is not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or telephone lines, computer on-line systems, servers, or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any e-mail or entry to be received on account of technical problems, human error or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any Web site, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to participant's or any other person's computer relating to or resulting from participation in this contest or downloading any materials in this Contest. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, MICROSOFT CORPORATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON (S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of a winner, the winning entry will be declared made by the license holder of the Application submitted.

WHO WON: A list of winners will be posted online after July 5, 2006 at on10.net.

SPONSOR: The Sponsor of this contest is Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington, 98052-6399

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Theory in Motion, part 1 [Theory in Motion, part 1]

Adam — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 17:00:00 GMT

Danny James and Dillin Quent of Theory in Motion stop by the studio to drop the beat. Very nice. Recognize the song from somewhere?

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Links: Part 2, Theory in Motion

Content Suggestions [Content Suggestions]

Adam — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 18:27:47 GMT

What do you want to see on 10?

We've already gotten some great ideas but we'll dedicate this entry to your suggestions. Fire away!

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Welcome to the 10 News blog! [Welcome to the 10 News blog!]

Adam — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:11:28 GMT

Here you will find news cast and crew, possible content updates and events.

Puget Custom Computers, impresses Tina with a monster gaming machine kept cool by a custom designed liquid cooling system.

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Links: 10 Photos, Contest Description, Liquid Cooling, Puget Custom Computers

Today in Tech [Today in Tech]

Adam — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 17:00:00 GMT

Technology News as presented by Laura and Tina, news desk, blazers, smart-looking glasses and all. Ok, well maybe not the blazers or the news desk...or even the smart-looking glasses. But the news, yes, we've got news.

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Links: CeBIT, Enceladus, High tech wine glasses, LaLa, Neverwinter Nights Journalism

Internet Phenomenon - Leeroy Jenkins [Internet Phenomenon - Leeroy Jenkins]

Adam — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 17:00:00 GMT

Let's all take a moment to remember Leeroy Jenkins and the impact he's had on society, the internet and the Pals for Life coin purses.

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Links: Leeroy Jenkins Site, Wikipedia on Leeroy, WOW / LoTR mashup

Touring KEXP, internet radio super station [Touring KEXP, internet radio super station]

Adam — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 17:00:00 GMT

Tina and Laura take a tour of KEXP 90.3, an independent radio station that streams live over the internet. No sponsors, no commercials just whatever the DJ wants to play, streaming out to a global audience.

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Links: KEXP

He was so young [He was so young]

Adam — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 07:53:52 GMT

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Running [Running]

Adam — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 07:27:19 GMT

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Hanging out, having fun [Hanging out, having fun]

Adam — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 08:49:34 GMT

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Walking with Bill [Walking with Bill]

Adam — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 07:04:25 GMT

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