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Hello Boys and Girls, welcome to episode #12 of Digital Punch, the vlog that features breaking tech news, cool product reviews and a bunch of random fun along the way.

So you like playing ping pong (or as the true geek likes to point out, Table Tennis). Well, have we got the perfect thing for you. Enter Robo-Pong robot, an automated device that has ball capture and return capabilities. The best parallel of what a ping pong robot is and does can be found in the world of tennis. Perhaps you’ve seen a tennis ball machine that shoots balls at you from the other side of the net. A ping pong robot (or ping pong launcher, ping pong machine, etc) is similar, but actually does a lot more than a tennis ball machine. To learn more about this amazing robot or to watch some other product demo video visit the Robo-Pong website. So one of the fun parts of being part of the new media revolution where everyone is a content producer is that we can collaborate and share ideas, content and audiences with other cool shows out there on the WWW. Podcast Salad is just one of these great partners that we have – Thanks Katie (wink) and CleverMedia TV. This show is a video podcast about other video podcasts. It is definitely a great way to keep up-to-date of what new video podcasts are out there. It is really wonderful to have a show about other shows, as there is so much content out there, you really need a filter or guide to help you find the most interesting stuff out there.In other news, the Digital Punch team will be covering all things SuperBowl related in our next episode – #13 (stay tunned!). Since Benjamin is a die-hard Bears fan and Patrick is a born and breed Colts fan, we promise to do a fair and impartial job of covering the largest sporting event of the year. P.S. – Go Colts! Finally, we answer your comments & questions, as well as introduce you to our latest Digital Punch guest co-host, Mike Strama. Seriously, getting emails and comments from you all is the best part of the show – so keep them coming! Would you like to be our next guest co-host? Then send us an email with “Digital Punch Co-Host” in the subject line. We’ll take it from there.Thanks!-Digital Punch TV

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Note: If you are having issues trying to watch this QuickTime video, try our flash-based playerDigital Punch – Episode_11 – Show Summary:

Hello Boys and Girls, welcome to episode #11 of Digital Punch, the vlog that features breaking tech news, cool product reviews and a bunch of random fun along the way.

In this episode we dive into Apple’s announcement of the upcoming iPhone. This high powered phone does it all (including doubling as an expresso maker). Here are the specs: It features a 3.5-inch 480 x 320 touchscreen display, 2 megapixel cam, 4GB or 8 GB of storage, Bluetooth 2.0, WiFi, and quad-band GSM radio with EDGE. It also runs OS X with support for Widgets, Google Maps, and Safari, and iTunes. Sweet huh? To see the iPhone in action be sure to check out these two short videos . The first video is by Christopher DeSantis with design by Gregory DeSantis. The second video has Phil Schiller of Apple showing John Blackstone of CBS what this new breakthrough device is all about.MySpace and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced this week that amateur video makers may submit their work to a MySpace Emmy page, where it can be entered for a “Broadband Emmy”. Find the details in this latest episode.

We bring you a very important breaking news story this week, as well as introduce you to our latest Digital Punch guest co-host, Jason Lord. Would you like to be our next guest co-host? Then send us an email with “Digital Punch Co-Host” in the subject line. We’ll take it from there.

Thanks!-Digital Punch TV

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P.S. As promised during episode #11, here is the list of all the equipment that we use here at Digital Punch TV and a rough estimated cost. In most cases, we bought bottom-of-the-line stuff so as to keep the overall costs down. Since this project is all about video on the web, you really don’t need super HD quality, as your videos get compressed down to very small sizes (we use QuickTime H.264 for all of our compression)

Note: If you are having issues trying to watch this QuickTime video, try our flash-based playerDigital Punch – Episode_10 – Show Summary:

Hello Boys and Girls, ready for the wackiest episode of Digital Punch ever? Well, in episode #10 (yes, we are now in double digits!) of Digital Punch TV, the vlog that features breaking tech news, cool product reviews and random fun, we bring you the top 10 crazy USB devices. You won’t believe the things you can plug into your computer.

We also visit Meebo.com, the online instant message service (Thanks Nikko @ ChefTalk.com for suggesting the story). With Meebo you can instant message using your buddy list from anywhere. No installs, no software needed, and it’s free!

Are you ready for 3 stupid jokes? I hope so. They are stupid, but I bet they’ll make you laugh. If not, leave us your stupid joke in the comments section below.

Last week we asked our viewers (you!) to send us their New Years resolutions, so in this episode we read the best of the best. Do you have a New Years resolution? Have your already broken one? Leave a comment and let us know.

And finally, we introduced our first Digital Punch guest co-host. Her name is Annalise Nelson-Balock and she is from Lyons, IL. Also to make good on a promise made during the episode, make sure you check out the band Beard (Annalise did a shout-out during the show). Would you like to be our next guest co-host? Then send us an email with “Digital Punch Co-Host” in the subject line. We’ll take it from there.

Thanks!-Digital Punch TV

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Note: If you are having issues trying to watch this QuickTime video, try our flash-based playerDigital Punch – Episode_08 – Show Summary:In the eighth installment of Digital Punch, the vlog that features breaking tech news, cool product reviews and random weirdness, we present a special holiday present to you, the viewer (as we will not be releasing a regular full-length show due to the holiday break). So without further ado boys and girls, get ready for your gripping treat…

A blooper reel full of all the flubs, outtakes and screw ups that the crew here at DP have recorded over the last seven episodes. You can witness Benjamin saying some of the most ridiculous things ever such as frik, barf, biscuits, girgle, flubber, crud pot, a-burp, craps, flibbage, goof and many many more.

As always, email us with your show ideas, questions or comments. We really do read and respond to each email. Honest, I swear.Thanks For Watching!-Digital Punch

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Note: If you are having issues trying to watch this QuickTime video, try our flash-based playerDigital Punch – Episode_07 – Show Summary:In this episode of Digital Punch, the vlog that features breaking tech news, cool product reviews and random fun, we bring you 10 cool gift ideas for $30 and under. So without further ado, we are proud to introduce you to the:• WiFi Finder• Lazer Trip Wire• Marshmallow Blaster• Nano Flip Case• Walkie-Talkie Wristwatches• Parking Timer Keychain• Massaging Slippers• Quik Pod• Handheld Sudoku• www.networkforgood.org to give a gift to a charity in someone else’s name.We also follow-up on three stories we’ve previously brought you on Digital Punch. First, the NBA announced they will be returning to the original leather ball later this season, PlayStation has announced that the PS3 will not play many PS2 games, and talk about the perils of the new Wii controller.As we usually do, we also devoted time to your questions, comments and feedback. If you’d like to be included in our next show, please e-mail us, leave a comment/question or subscribe to our show!Thanks!-Digital Punch

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Digital Punch – Episode_06 – Show Summary:

In this episode of Digital Punch, the vlog that features breaking tech news, cool product reviews and random fun, we review the Slingbox Pro. Now you can watch your TV programs (in high definition) on your computer or mobile phone at any time and anywhere.

We also talk to Steve Tanner, one of the foremost beverage review experts, about the new holiday flavors offered by Jones Soda. If you are interested in reading any of Steve’s reviews of basically every soda product every released on planet Earth, check out his blog for more info. (Update: It is a small world. The lady whose picture that she took appeared on one of Jones Soda holiday beverages that Steve recently reviewed actually wrote a repy to the review. It is worth a read…)

Finally, we introduce the iCarta. The iCarta is a toilet paper dispenser iPod docking station. It comes compete with water resistant speakers and can handle all models of the iPod. Going to the bathroom has never been so fun!

As always we appreciate your questions and feedback, so please e-mail us, leave a comment/question and subscribe to our show!Thanks!-Digital Punch

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Digital Punch – Episode 05 – Show Summary:

In the fifth episode of Digital Punch, the vlog that features breaking tech news, cool product reviews and random weirdness, we present a High Definition (HD) television buying guide that looks at the pros and cons of plasma vs. LCD flat screen TVs.

We discuss the world’s first Virtual Millionaire, Anshe Chung, the real estate tycoon from Second Life who has acquired holdings that are legally convertible into more than 1 million dollars.

We also feature an amazing blender from Blendtec along with video footage of this product in action from the popular web video series ‘Will It Blend?‘ If you haven’t seen any of these short videos, make sure you check them out as it will deepen your appreciation for our ‘spoof’ response video where we put our own blender to the test. We did not use the Blendtec Total Blender, but rather a $15 generic piece-o-junk. The results are unexpected and real. As always, email us with your show ideas, questions or comments. We really do read and respond to each email.

Thanks!-Digital Punch

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Digital Punch – Episode_04 – Show Summary:

Episode 4 of Digital Punch, the vlog that features breaking tech news, cool product reviews and random weirdness, is a special Thanksgiving offering. Due to the holiday week we were unable to pull together a full episode, but Benjamin does give you 10 things he is thankful for this Thanksgiving weekend.

Benjamin is thankful for:

What are you thankful for? Let us know and we might just read it on-air next show! As always, feedback, questions, ratings and comments are greatly appreciated. Hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving weekend and your stuffed Turkey & gravy.Thanks!-Digital Punch

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Digital Punch – Episode_03 – Show Summary:

In episode 3 of Digital Punch, the vlog that features breaking tech news, cool product reviews and random weirdness, we review the new Zune MP3 player, Microsoft’s answer to Apple’s iPod and iTunes monopoly. We’ll give you the pro’s and con’s of this new hot media player device. (BTW, what do you all think of their new ‘Go Social’ advertising campaign?)

We also take a special look at the potential worldwide epidemic of TMI (Text Message Injury) and the Air Guitar T-Shirt, the “wearable instrument shirt” that has the potential to revolutionize this popular pastime. Check out this video interview with Richard Helmer, the inventor.Along with taking suggestions for future shows, we also answered user questions and read user feedback, so please email us, leave a comment/question and subscribe to our show via all the pretty buttons to the right!Thanks!-Digital Punch

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Digital Punch – Episode_02 – Show Summary:In the 2nd episode of Digital Punch, the vlog that features breaking Tech News, Cool Product Reviews and Random weirdness, we have tech news and two reviews featuring the new seventh generation video gaming systems that will be released next week. Nintendo’s Wii and Sony’s Playstation 3 (PS3), debuting within days of each other, will battle for dominance in this competitive industry.We also pay tribute the recent vLoggie Awards and offer an interesting alternative to dull meetings with the Seven-Person Conference Bicycle from Hammacher Schlemmer. Click here for some awesome pictures of people riding this crazy bike around downtown New York City (NYC).Every episode we will answer user questions and read user feedback, so please e-mail us, leave a comment/question and subscribe to our show!Thanks!-Digital Punch

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