Retro Tech Tuesday: A TV: With Remote!

Imagine being able to change channels on your television, from the couch! Ok, ok, a few generations have been able to enjoy this breakthrough. But today we take you back to the 1960's, in which one manufacturer managed to create an early wireless remote. It is noteworthy as remotes for many TVs were tethered for years afterwards.

It's also interesting that beyond basic channel changing, you could also make several picture adjustments from your favorite Barcalounger:

Website of the Week: Art Wolfe

This week, we bring you another great site for photography fans, specifically nature photo aficionados. First, if you're not familiar with Art Wolfe, he hosts Travels to the Edge, a public television show that takes the travel diary format, and adds the aspect of highlighting Wolfe's photos from the adventure you're watching unfold. The show is great for both the armchair traveler, and photographer's wishing they too could take these trips of a lifetime.

Additionally on Wolfe's website, you can view his portfolio, purchase stunning stock photography, or find out where you can catch a lecture from Mr. Wolfe himself. It's all at artwolfe.com

MiND TV and the future of television

The iTunes store, YouTube, and other online outlets are quickly changing the landscape of television/video. However, cable and broadcast television aren't going away overnight. The public's new-found appeal for short-form content could just end up being perfect for television.

We had a chance to interview Howard J. Blumenthal, CEO of MiND TV, the new mind programming concept of WYBE in Philadelphia: