Color announces Verizon partnership, preaches the dream of streaming HD

Color founder Bill Nguyen describes the startup's early life as being "in the wilderness," a state, he adds, that can also be used to describe past projects he's helmed (a point we can't exactly argue). Of course, Lala finally found its way -- eventually being scooped up by Apple. And now Color, an app that's already lived through its share of lives, has a big name on its side. The company has partnered with none other than Verizon to help soup up its life-streaming service. The two sides have signed an exclusivity deal that promises to harness Big Red's zippy LTE.

The version of the app which will be exclusively available to subscribers of that carrier brings with it some much welcomed upgrades, including sound and a higher frame rate. Color was pretty insistent that such things weren't key to the app's functionality when it first launched, but it has apparently seen the error of its ways. As Nguyen told us, simply, "we were wrong." Now, thanks to Verizon's 4G technology, it's now able to offer up a product closer to an ideal streaming situation -- a scenario Nguyen apparently decided upon after playing around with a Red camera at CES. The dream now is live HD streaming. More after the break.

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Adam 'MCA' Yauch's Films: What's Next?

Late Beastie Boy's film company, Oscilloscope Laboratories, carries on his legacy.
By Fallon Prinzivalli

Adam Yauch in 1999
Photo: Mick Hutson/ Getty Images

With the news Friday that Beastie Boy Adam Yauch lost his battle with cancer, distraught fans turned up "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party)" and remembered the rapper's incredible musical accomplishments. But those of us with an eye on movies remember MCA's contributions to the film industry as well.

With countless Beastie songs featured on movie soundtracks, including J.J. Abram's "Star Trek" and Marvel's "Iron Man 2," there's no doubt the group as a whole had success in film. But Yauch took it a step further when he dove into directing documentaries and shorts, including "Fight for Your Right Revisited," his 2011 Sundance Film Festival debut that acted as a sequel to the hip-hop trio's 1987 music video.

Most notably, however, Yauch launched the indie production and distribution company Oscilloscope Laboratories. With Yauch's death, some are wondering what will become of the company's future. A statement on the Oscilloscope website reads, "Adam's legacy will remain a driving force at Oscilloscope — his indomitable spirit and his great passion for film, people and hard work — always with a sense of humor and a lot of heart."

Here's what films are in store for Oscilloscope as it carries on Yauch's memory:

"Shut Up and Play the Hits"
A year ago, LCD Soundsystem played their final show to an audience of thousands at New York's iconic Madison Square Garden. James Murphy, LCD's frontman and the co-founder of DFA Records, decided to jump ship at the height of the group's career, which — while ambitious — proved to pay off. The show sold out almost instantly and the band left the music industry on top. As fans, friends and family gathered to witness the end of one of the most popular bands of its generation, the cameras were rolling to capture every moment of the unforgettable performance. The film closely follows Murphy as he deals with the positive and negative effects of his decision.

"Wuthering Heights"
Director Andrea Arnold offers a distinctly new take on the classic love story by Emily Brontë that follows the passionate love that grows between the mysterious Heathcliff and outgoing Catherine. The romance stirs envy within Catherine's brother, Hindley, and ultimately leads to misery for Heathcliff. Oscilloscope describes Arnold's version as "a beautiful and evocative visual masterpiece that brings out the powerful emotions at the heart of Brontë's classic novel, resulting in a viscerally affecting love story." "Skins" breakout star Kaya Scodelario is portraying the adult version of Catherine.

"Hello I Must Be Going"
This Todd Louiso-directed project was selected as the opening-night film for Sundance 2012. It follows Amy ("Up in the Air" actress Melanie Lynskey), a woman who returns to her parents' home in Connecticut after divorcing her husband. As she begins a love affair with a 19-year-old actor ("Girls" actor Christopher Abbott), her once-dormant passion surfaces, helping her discover a newfound sense of worth and purpose. Lynskey's breakout role is enhanced by Blythe Danner, who plays her mother suffering from empty-nest syndrome. The sex- and humor-filled love story is described by Oscilloscope as an "endearing and nuanced depiction of both the comic and tragic avenues of an existential crossroads." It arrives in theaters August 17.

"28 Hotel Rooms"
Directed and penned by Matt Ross, the film focuses on an intense sexual affair that begins as a one-night stand and accelerates into a relationship. The story follows a man (Chris Messina) and a woman (Marin Ireland) away on a business trip who sleep together despite the fact that she's married and he's dating someone. One night couldn't possibly hurt, right? When they spot each other months later, in another city at another hotel, they decide to hook up a second time and keep seeing each other. A threatening love blossoms as they form a profound relationship and deal with the ramifications of loving more than one person.

"Samsara"
The word Samsara means "the ever turning wheel of life" and is the focal point of the movie for award-winning "Baraka" filmmakers Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson. In the documentary, Fricke and Magidson search for the underlying current that links the individual lives of humanity. The project was quite an ambitious one filmed over the course of five years on five continents in 25 countries and shot entirely on 70mm film. The movie is meant to be a sensory experience full of stunning images and music that encourage the audience to interpret the meaning behind it. "Samsara" is set to hit theaters August 24.

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Memory Lapses May be Normal. However, You Can Use ...

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A recent article in Canadas Vancouver Sun newspaper concluded that memory lapses are perfectly normal.

However, eReflect, a leading producer of self-improvement software packages is urging people to use computers to actively lower their risk.

The announcement coincides with record sales for the companys Ultimate Memory software. Scientifically proven to improve memory, the companys Managing Director believes it has proven the beneficial role that computers can play:

There is finally a direct link between computer usage and improved memory says Marc Slater, who commissioned a scientific body to develop the memory improvement software.

Continuing, Memory lapses may be normal, as are arthritis and high cholesterol. However, all of these routine conditions can be easily prevented. In terms of memory, we believe that computers and self-improvement software hold the key.

The results of self-improvement software appear to stretch far beyond just memory. Those taking advantage of the packages have reported increased communication skills, interpersonal interaction and even better job prospects.

Many people forget the true value of computers. They lead the medical world, the education sector and also, according to what we have seen, they can directly affect your health Slater adds.

However, observations by eReflect made it clear that simply using a computer isnt automatically productive. In order for a users health to directly benefit, it is important for correct software to be used.

In fact, Slater and his team go as far as suggesting that only fully-approved, scientifically-backed software is considered.

There is a lot of third-party software that wont benefit you. It is vitally important to only use software packages that have scientific backing he explains.

More information about using software to improve memory can be found at:

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When Ultimate Vocabulary was released in 2006, it quickly became the most sought after and awarded vocabulary software available. Since then eReflect has released a number of highly successful and popular products in the speed reading, spelling, and memory improvement markets.

eReflect prides itself on creating the best products available. Each eReflect product represents the painstaking work of top content experts, engineers, academic studies, and customer research. All products are backed with a famous 365 day no-questions-asked money-back guarantee.

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