Philip Nelson

Live Coachella Coverage hosted by Los Angeles Times and Brand X

This week takes me to Coachella to work with the Los Angeles Times arts and entertainment paper Brand X. We have taken over the 40 acre Merv Griffin Estate just a mile form the Coachella property and turned it into the Coachella Oasis. It’s now a place where celebrities and VIP’s can escape the festival […]

Poll: Will you be purchasing an iPad?

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Fail Part 2: Whirlpool Duet Washing Machine – F02 Error

  I have previously posted my frusteration with the poor quality of the Whirlpool Duet washing machine. The joys of having a CPU in ever single device possible. After spending $180 on a new CPU during my last repair, I expected to have a worry free, clothes washing life. This week, my wife opens the […]

A Sledgehammer and some explosives = Darwin Award!

Give a guy a sledge hammer and some explosives and see what kind of fun can be had! The big bang comes at 1:30 but you can skip ahead to around 1:10 to get some background action.   Thanks to my friend from MTV, Mike Alvarez for pointing this one out to me.

Live Diggnation from SXSW – Powered by NewTek TriCaster

TriCaster powered a 3 camera live to drive Diggnation event at SXSW 2010! Check it out below. Warning.. The language can be a bit salty.. Check out the TriCaster shoutout at 2:40.. Yes.. I’m “TriCaster guy”.. 😉

CNN Poll: Majority says government a threat to citizens’ rights

CNN Just posted their results to a recent poll and their results were very interesting! Fifty-six percent of people questioned in a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Friday say they think the federal government’s become so large and powerful that it poses an immediate threat to the rights and freedoms of ordinary citizens. Forty-four percent […]

Dems call Bush on the threat of using “The Nuclear Option” to bypass will of congress

Wi-Fi thief calls into Leo Laporte’s show asking for help!

This is classic! A lady that has been stealing wi-fi for over a year is frustrated when her internet access “disappears”. In an effort to fix the problem she calls into Leo Laporte’s radio show “The Tech Guy”. I’m glad that the NewTek TriCaster was there to capture this classic moment. Watch Leo Laport at […]

Olympic Tragedy – Georgian Luge competitor dies in accident

Georgian Luge competitor Nodar Kumaritashvili was killed in a tragic accident last week when he lost control and was thrown from the track. Kumaritashvili was just 21 years old. Warning. GRAPHIC video Watch CBS News Videos Online

The Other Half Time Show raises money for Hugs4Holly.org

Last night during the Super Bowl, the Twitter Jam Band did a live webcast performance called “The Other Half Time Show”. The concept: The Who finished their Super Bowl half time show, the Twitter Jam Band took the virtual stage. From a house in Alamo Heights, we did a live webcast to help raise money […]