Comic Book Jobs: Comixology

Posted by Tom Mason Categories: Editorials,

Nothing says the future quite like "digital comics." And the leader in the digital comic book distribution game so far is Comixology.

Their New York office has four openings for people just like you.

First up is 2nd Shift Production Assistant, a part-time gig where you'll "set price information and activate price changes in multiple databases" and "participate in various tasks related to book activation and banner art/featured list updates across our various platforms and apps."

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Quote Of The Day: Dan DiDio

Posted by Tom Mason Categories: Editorials, DC Comics,

"I am getting a number of messages and notes on the cancellation of Hellblazer. This was not an easy decision and I'd like to say there is a natural conclusion to the Constantine storyline in the Hellblazer series. Number 300 will be as special as you would expect it to be. Hellblazer's had a long and incredibly successful run and that's a tip of the hat to all the great creators that have worked on the book over the years. The new Constantine series will return him back to his roots in the DCU and hopefully be the start of another incredible run. Thanks for all your thoughts and support. Best, DD"

- Dan DiDio addresses fanboy outrage at the cancellation of Hellblazer (posted on his Facebook wall)

Be sure to check out our other notable quotes.

[Artwork: Hellblazer, © DC Comics]

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Darbee Darblet unboxing gallery

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, HDTV, Home Entertainment,

Earlier today we posted our DarbeeVision Darbee Darblet review. It's a product with a ridiculous name, for sure, but the magic that it works on your HDTV signal is nothing to laugh at. We've put together a Darbee Darblet unboxing gallery to give you a close-up look at the hardware.

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2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Sonos PLAY:3

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Features, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Men, Techies, Under $500,

We're music fans here at Gear Live (seriously, check out the Gear Live Rdio channel!) so we wanna make sure to include great music gadgets in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. This year, we're kicking it off with the Sonos PLAY:3. If you're unfamiliar with Sonos, it's basically the best way to get music from just about any location (your computer, your iPhone, the web, the cloud, etc.) to play in any room in your house. It's super intuitive, and even years after using Sonos, the technology still blows us away. The Sonos PLAY:3 is a wireless all-in-one music system that lets you jump right into the Sonos experience. If you have an iOS or Android device, you can download the Sonos remote control app, and you can also control the system with a computer using the Sonos Desktop Controller. Here are some other Sonos products that go nicely with the Sonos PLAY:3, which itself you can get for $299 from Sonos, or order from Amazon and get a free Sonos Bridge included with purchase!

• Sonos Play:5
• Sonos SUB

You can use a pair of Play:3 or Play:5 units to create wide stereo sound as well!

Darbee Darblet review

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, HDTV, Product Reviews,

We always recommend that HDTV purchasers get their sets calibrated professionally--you just end up getting way more for your money when your television is optimized for your viewing environment. When we heard about the Darbee Darblet from DarbeeVision, we were skeptical. This is supposed to be a gadget that you integrate into your home theater setup that adds a level of sharpness and depth that's unreachable even with hours of calibration. Sounds like a cheap gimmick, right? Well, we decided to put the Darblet to the test, and…wow…we came away impressed. Join us in our Darbee Darblet review to find out why every videophile needs to pick one of these up!

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2012 Holiday Gift Guide: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Extended Edition Blu-ray

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Home Entertainment, Movies, Men, Teens, Under $100, Under $250, Under $50, Under $500,

We love to focus on great tech deals in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide as well, and that's why we are recommending The Lord of the Rings Extended Edition Blu-ray--it's currently available as an Amazon Gold Box special, and that makes it $43.49. That is a 64% discount off of Amazon's regular price, and makes a great gift for the movie lover in your life. The set includes the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy (The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King Extended Editions,) and has a bunch of footage that was left out of the theatrical releases of the films. Pick this set up today from Amazon before the price goes back up!

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Skype app for iOS updated for iPhone 5

Posted by Jason Diaz Categories: Productivity, Social Networking, App Updates, Free Apps,

The popular Voice Over IP service, Skype, has updated its iOS app to 4.1.2 for iPhone 5 display; so no more funky black borders. It only took them what? Two months to update it? Better late than never, we guess. This update also brings along the usual bug fixes. You can download Skype 4.1.2 now.

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Facebook 5.2 for iOS now available with re-sharing included

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Social Networking, App Updates, iPad Apps, Free Apps,

Facebook has just released version 5.2 of its iOS app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, and this update brings the long-awaited ability to share content in the mobile client. Previously, users could only share items from their News Feed from the desktop browser version of Facebook. Here's the full changelog:

• New Share link to re-post stories from your news feed
• Tag your friends in any post, comment or photo
• Smileys, hearts and other emoji in messages
• To sort your feed, tap the button next to News Feed in the left sidebar

You can download Facebook 5.2 now.

Unboxing Live 101: Microsoft Surface Touch Cover, Type Cover, accessories

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Features, Handhelds, Microsoft, PC, Videocasts,

In this episode we give you a look at the Microsoft Surface Touch Cover, Type Cover, and a few other accessories you can buy for your Surface tablet. If you're curious about the size of the Touch Cover as compared to the thicker Type Cover, or want details on the other accessories that Microsoft is selling alongside its tablet, we bring you all that, plus more in this quick Unboxing Live episode. Be sure to check out our Microsoft Surface unboxing video as well for a look at Microsoft's Windows 8 RT tablet!

Big thank you to GoToMeeting for sponsoring the show - be sure to check them out! GoToMeeting with HDFaces provides rich, super-simple collaborative virtual meetings.

iPad mini LTE pre-orders are now being delivered

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Handhelds,

If you placed an early pre-order for the iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular, be on the lookout for FedEx, because deliveries are starting today. Even if your tracking information shows that tomorrow will be your delivery date, many are getting their Apple tablets a day early. We've got an image of a white iPad mini with LTE unboxed after the break. Let us know if yours arrived today in the comments, along with your thoughts on your new gadget! You can order the iPad mini from Apple.

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