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NFL.com’s Preseason Live is pretty awesome. I know, it’s just preseason, but the ability to watch (live or on-demand) any of the 16 weekly preseason broadcast with a simple click is pretty amazing. Out of town fans now have a option to watch preseason games live.

NFL.com’s Preseason Live is pretty awesome. I know, it’s just preseason, but the ability to watch (live or on-demand) any of the 16 weekly preseason broadcast with a simple click is pretty amazing. Out of town fans now have a option to watch preseason games live.

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Roads like this make after-work rides very enjoyable. #sandiegocycling

Roads like this make after-work rides very enjoyable. #sandiegocycling

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The usually cocky Cavendish broke down into tears on the post-race podium after today’s stage win. (via www.cycleto.com)

The usually cocky Cavendish broke down into tears on the post-race podium after today’s stage win. (via www.cycleto.com)

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Tour Tracker iPhone

Tour Tracker iPhone

Tour Tracker iPhone

Tour Tracker iPhone

Tour Tracker iPhone

Tour Tracker iPhone

This is what the Versus Tour Tracker looks like when streaming over the iPhone live. #TdF

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Brilliant commercial. At first I didn’t get it. - Mr. W (via paranoidus)

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Explanation on when the @versustv Tour Tracker starts #TdF #Cycling

We start the coverage when the International TV broadcast starts, some days this includes the start, some days it does not - it depends on when the race organisation and French TV decide to start the broadcast. The feed goes up on the Tracker at the same time as anyone in the world (including French TV) gets a feed.

(via FAQ | Versus 2010 Tour Tracker)

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Versus Tour Tracker email apology. Good move!

Look at this… the guys behind Versus Tour Tracker issued an apology. My biggest problems with the Tour Tracker are being addressed. I applaud Engaged Sports and Versus for sending out this email. These type of emails are not easy to send out. They still need to fix the issues, but sending this email is a good sign. Check out the email below:

On Jul 5, 2010, at 5:26 PM, support@engagedsports.com wrote:

Dear Tour Tracker user,

First of all apologies for the problems over the last few days with the Tour Tracker service. We know that many of you have experienced problems and have contacted us through our support email or posted your feedback online. We’ve responded to many of you, but while we’ve worked on fixing these problems we know many of you have not yet received a response.

Due to the problems with the Autobahn plugin, after today’s stage we removed the video player and replaced it with one that does not require Autobahn. Initial reaction is that this has fixed the streaming problems. This was also why the On Demand video of todays stage was delayed.

Another issue (particularly for the prologue) has been the start time of the coverage. We start the coverage when the International TV broadcast starts, some days this includes the start, some days it does not - it depends on when the host broadcaster in France decides to start the broadcast. The feed goes up on the Tracker at the same time as anyone in the world gets a TV feed.

The daily schedule of broadcast times is now published on the FAQ page: http://tracker.versus.com/faq

The other issue that many of you have commented on is the audio feed and the lack of background noise. We’re frustrated with this as well. We’re working hard on a resolution to this with the host broadcaster in France to correct the problem.

We’re cycling fans too and understand that the problems over the past few days have been extremely frustrating, we appreciate your understanding and hope you will enjoy the rest of the tour without any further streaming problems with the service.

Regards,
The Tour Tracker Team. 


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Versus Tour Tracker

Versus Tour Tracker

Versus Tour Tracker

Versus Tour Tracker

Versus Tour Tracker

Versus Tour Tracker

Versus Tour Tracker

Versus Tour Tracker

My thoughts on the @versustv Tour Tracker

Not having cable TV the Versus Tour Tracker is the best legal option available for me. I do have access to a Slingbox connected to a TV with Versus. However it only gets 300-400k streams, making action video very pixelated and hard to watch. After yesterday’s prologue it became evident I’d need to pony up the $30 if I wanted to enjoy this years Tour. Below is my good/bad of the Versus Tour Tracker. 

Good

  • Picture quality surpassingly good in full screen on a 42” TV.
  • Start-to-finish video of stage. 
  • Archived stage available on-demand. 
  • No commercial breaks. 

Bad

  • No background (crowd noise, helicopter or moto bike) sound is part of the stream. Without this audio it has a very subdued feel. Something that needs to be fixed. 
  • Progress bar never disappears. Any main stream video site (ie. Hulu) has this simple feature. This would allow for complete full screen. Monday afternoon they swapped out the old Flash video player with the JW Player. Good move!
  • Nothing really exclusive. $30 is a bit expensive for what you get. $20 would be a fair price. 
  • Without the Autobahn plug-in I couldn’t get the stream to start. I list this as a negative due to spending 30 minutes trying to figure out the problem. They don’t say a plug-in is required, but without it I couldn’t get it to work. Nice if they stated that this is required. It’s a free plug-in so it’s not a big deal. With the new Flash player the Autobahn plug-in is no longer needed. The email apology confirms

My setup:

  • Mac mini 
  • 42” Sharp Aquos
  • Wireless-n router (802.11n)
  • Cable modem 

Did you sign up for the Versus Tour Tracker what’s your thoughts? 

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Looks like I’m not the only one still in the office.

Looks like I’m not the only one still in the office.

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Now let’s see if this can get me going. #lavazza

Now let’s see if this can get me going. #lavazza

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digital-marketing-diva:

Google before you Tweet, is the new Think before you Speak

(via havidadepoisdafama)

digital-marketing-diva:

Google before you Tweet, is the new Think before you Speak

(via havidadepoisdafama)

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Awesome stop-motion Super Mario  (via takotuboooo)

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Added a #Chargers mini camp photo to the new Google background image feature. Google takes this idea from Bing and adds the ability to upload your own picture. I like. Need to figure out how to make this public for other. Ideas?
Update: How to add a Chargers background image

Sign in to your Google Account in the top right corner of the Google homepage. 
Click Change background image in the bottom left  corner of the Google homepage.
Choose where to select your background image: 


Public gallery: Search “chargersbackground” - Not sure why only two show, I added five photos. 



Once you’ve chosen your image, click Select at the  bottom of the window. It may take a moment before your new Google  homepage background appears.

(Photo Credit: Chargers.com/Mike Nowak)

Added a #Chargers mini camp photo to the new Google background image feature. Google takes this idea from Bing and adds the ability to upload your own picture. I like. 

Need to figure out how to make this public for other. Ideas?

Update: How to add a Chargers background image

  1. Sign in to your Google Account in the top right corner of the Google homepage
  2. Click Change background image in the bottom left corner of the Google homepage.
  3. Choose where to select your background image:
    • Public gallery: Search “chargersbackground” - Not sure why only two show, I added five photos.
  4. Once you’ve chosen your image, click Select at the bottom of the window. It may take a moment before your new Google homepage background appears.

(Photo Credit: Chargers.com/Mike Nowak)

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