Insta-Interesting

Instant gram is a place where you can snap pics and instantly post them virally for all to see. Instagram is a fast, beautiful and fun way to share your life with friends and family.

Take a picture or video, choose a filter to transform its look and feel, then post to Instagram — it's that easy. You can even share to Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and more. It's a new way to see the world, so says the representatives of the product. But in reality, especially from my own personal experience instagram has many levels and different phases to it. There is a classy sophisticated , art inspired and beautiful images side. And then there is a dark side with lots of inappropriate behavior, language and visuals that will definitely surprise you. Honestly i enjoy them both, lol. Its function is to upload images and 15-sec long video clips. Very similar to youtube but a bit different. The content, like i mentioned earlier can be  graphic. It was first introduced as a downloadable app. So it could be used anywhere your mobile device was present with you. Not much has changed about it expect the integration of video capability and also a built in instant messenger to be added soon. Probably the most amazing and interesting aspect of Instagram is the ability to "like" or show interests, or maybe even admire someone's image or video they posted. Also with the ability to leave comments, makes for very interesting reading material. Essentially most people on instagram are interested in how many "likes" they can generate from their followers. So to produce a large amount of "likes" can translate into some what of internet celebrity fame. Instagram allows your followers to view images that represent you and the user gets to share his/her beliefs, views and create a desired perception of themselves that they want the world to see. Since its creation by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger and launched in October 2010. Instagram's purpose of sharing images and pictures, instantly has not changed. Maybe it purpose has a little. But interactive sharing and communication meaning remains the same. The entertainment factor has only grown and you never know what you'll see and hear while on instagram. Very easy to operate and a clean interface that allows easy access to understanding the product. Love it and find it very entertaining.

A world wide platform and source of many things.

Youtube (pic from Google images)

You tube is a video-sharing website, created in February 2005 and owned by Google since late 2006, on which users can upload, view and share videos. The company is based in San Bruno, California, and uses Adobe Flash Video and HTML5 technology to display a wide variety of user generated video content, including video clips, TV clips, and music videos, and amateur content such as video blogging, short original videos, and educational videos. And one of the reasons youtube is so wonderful is its simplicity. Very easy to navigate through the site and the design interface is straight forward. It functions with a search bar built in where you can browse any issue or topic video or slideshow available on the site. Its intention is for all ages. And the sites popularity has made it a world wide stage for anyone trying to get their video viewed from all over the world. Since youtube's launch in February of 2005 the site has changed. Its purpose of displaying videos has not changed. Though rules and regulations have change what type of material or content can be uploaded and shared on the website. Youtube has been responsible for allowing people from all over with different aspirations to get their videos seen by many people who then gave them possible opportunities to become famous, or fulfill what ever dreams they may had. Its designs, including its logo is recognized world wide. The sites super popularity is a platform and or tool for many major figures to scout youtube looking for raw talent. Its a great idea, great design and look. And very simple that a child can navigate through and even upload footage. I think its great and very effective in its purpose and meaning.

The next generation of addictive behavior.

Microsoft's Xbox One. (Photo from google images)

A next generation of gaming console has recently been released this fall quarter. A system that claims to give you all forms of entertainment in just one machine, hence the name (one) in the title. Fitted with a super fast processor, blu-ray technology, tons of memory, a cloud server built in and HDMI and s-video ports. The next generation of Microsoft's gaming consoles promises that the owner will never want to turn off his/her system again. What makes it different than its predecessors are that it allows you to do multiple thing all at once. Your able to go split screen and watch TV and play a video simultaneously. Also it has a browser for web suffering  capabilities. So watching television, surfing the web and playing a game can all be possible all at once. From one machine. It also comes with a powerful high def camera and microphone that interacts with the user. With facial recognition and voice command possible. This machine is capable of replacing several devices you already own. Not to mention the improved graphics the games themselves provide, the next generation of video games has begun already. A steep price tag of $500.00. The Xbox one is the most expensive gaming console currently on the market and proclaims to be the best thing smoking.

The evolution of the Xbox is purely based on technology. As technology changes and creates new and exciting things. The designers implement these ideas and inventions into there product. So the change and differences in the systems through generations are solely based on what is provided and made possible by the worlds current technology. It original meaning and purpose is to entertain and play video games. It still does just that. So things remain the same from that aspect. Even though, never has a machine claim to and or been able to perform so many different forms of entertainment all at once. Closest thing to that would be our personal computers. But even those still dont have some of the high tech capabilities that the xbox one can provide. I personally own one of these machines and im pretty satisfied with the product. The price tag bothered me but i think its worth the money and it has delivered on what Microsoft claimed it could do. So far so good.

Modern day gladiator.

The Game of American Football (pic from google images)

Football is the game of inches, strategy, deception, intelligence and brute force. 11 individuals combine as a whole battling against another group of 11 individuals with opposite goals. Modern gladiators clashing with hours, days sometimes weeks of preparation and strategy backing them. American Football is the most popular game and has become Americas favorite past time. The national football league (NFL) popularity is greater than ever. And everyday a new fan of the game is born or converted into a follower of this great game. Since its beginnings in the mid 1800's the game has definitely evolved in every aspect. Rules, regulations. The material of the ball, the positioning of the goal post. Even the color of the players since a large majority of college and professional football players are men of color. Regardless the game continues to change and now its focused on creating safer and more effective prevention methods to help protect the most  important component of the game, the players. Its original meaning and purpose has not changed. Its still a game with men against men completing to move or stop the ball. Extremely violent but also displays the greatest feats of athleticism the world has ever seen. It current dilemma of head injuries and brain diseases caused by concussions and blows to the head has put a black eye on the game currently. And the denial and incompetence of the league and every other organizations of football has shamed the game. Its darkest secret   has now been revealed. Efforts to solve this on going problem are in effect but many are worried if it might change the game so much that its no longer recognizable. Football as a whole has to come up with solutions to stop brain damage and brain diseases from ruining this great game. Hopefully it can happen without destroying the game in the process.

DvD on steroids

Blu-ray technology. (image by Google)

We all love movies, and we all love to own our favorite movies when they're finally released on disc so we can take home. Now what we really want its a super clear picture and crisp sound to match. With the capabilities and functions of these high definition tv's on the market. The only thing that can display the tv's  power is high definition programing and movies. And the best technology is the Blu-ray. Blu-rays are the most advanced form of high definition we have on the market today. Clear picture and sound quality are nothing we ever seen before. Even our old favorites that were released before this technology was made possible are now being re-mastered and cleared up. Looking even better than there original release versions. A blu-ray disc is nothing but an advanced DvD disc. So the evolution of the home movie has drastically advanced. From VHS to DvD to now Blu-ray. Great idea, great technology. That can only get better

Four eyed...

Eye wear (photo from Google images)

Eye wear has become more then just plastic and glass slapped on our faces. Much more then its original purposes of corrective vision or blocking sun rays from our eyes. They've become trendy and fashionable well designed accessories. Thousands of great and new designs makes eye wear more sought out after and allows individuals to feel confident, unique and expressive with various styles and designs of eye wear. Eye wear now a days is created for everyone age now a days. Miniature eye wear are created for even small children and babies. The origin of corrective vision lenses go back thousands of years. History shows ancient chinese had some form of eye wear created to help improve impaired vision. Since then the original materials have been changed for comfortability and a lighter feel on the face. And more thought has been put into the design and look of the actual frame. Style plays more of a role now. Obviously the material used originally were raw, hard and heavy. As time went by and trial and error occurred, designers realized comfortability is  just as important as function. So liter material were chosen to help improve that. It original purpose has not changed, function is still the ultimate purpose. But style and design have become alot more important than it used to be. Todays eye wear are super stylish, design motivated and valued alot more. They all do the same thing, but different designs and looks really make each frame unique and the individual that wears them.

Can u tell i was hungry while blogging...moshi - moshi

Another great design that is also edible, originates from the far east. Sushi is king when it comes to trendy dinning.  A small compact  elegant carefully crafted roll. That comes In many different varieties. Sushi is not only delicious but also it can be considered art work. Also the skill of crafting sushi can also be admired as an art form. Which makes the Sushi experience far more greater and interesting then just a piece of raw fish rolled up. .not sure if sushi has evolved or not but I know its more popular then ever. So I guess the new flavors and the experience show that there has been an evolution since it's introduction. A wonderful design, great idea and delicious experience.