Hollow guarantee

Microsoft exec “guarantees” graphical superiority for 360 titles

Talk about PR BS.

I’ve both an Xbox “Classic” and a 360. And the 360 titles are not “superior” to its own predecessor. While I love the 360 for its Media Center integration, the games are underwhelming. I’ve yet to see a game that really takes advantage of the supposed advanced architecture.

The battle against PS3 will definitely be interesting. I believe one of the keys will be how backwards compatible the PS3 will be w/ the immense base of PS2 software. The 360 is sub-optimal in this area and perhaps is an exposed flank.

We’ll see.

Funny and scary video

Not sure what’s funnier/scarier, the video, or the fact that I’m guilty of at least 50% of the Nerd’s accomplishments?

Plenty of room for another Google – of video search

CastTV Will Revolutionize Video Search

Arrington writes some pretty strong words about this one. I’m bummed I couldn’t play with it too. How will a Google-level video search engine change the current paradigm? Talk about the outdated program guide!

I’m just shaking my head

Demand Media raises $100M for Web site land grab

Demand Media, the company pursuing the audacious strategy of buying up a bunch of generic Web sites that have no staff generating real content of their own — to throw advertising on them — has raised another $100 million.

No wonder why entrepreneurs new to fund-raising think they can raise $1M over lunch.

You know MySpace is big when Cops post a page

Police Department’s Web Site On MySpace

The Haverhill Police Department hopes to enlist the younger generation to help catch criminals by posting the department’s Web site on the popular MySpace.

Why not?

There’s gold in them thar food trays

Young Entrepreneur Turns Trash into Cash

Phillip Tapia launched Tray Display Advertising Inc. into a business in 2004 from the basement of his home. Tapia designed and developed a new advertising concept that turned trash into cash. Tapia has agreed to sell advertising space on the tray liners (placemats) , that Wendy’s use to serve all dine-in customers.

My lesson here is that there’s oppty all around you. Just open your eyes.