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  • NYC's WPIX resurrects Intellivision gaming segment for Morning News

    by 
    Terrence O'Brien
    Terrence O'Brien
    02.29.2012

    Those of you out there over the age of about 26 who live in the New York metro area might remember a popular call-in segment on WPIX. During day time children's programming, like the classic Magic Garden, viewers were encouraged to dial in and play a simple Intellivision game by shouting "PIX" to fire at falling blobs. Well, the TV station is bringing it back courtesy of a console direct from creator Keith Robinson. Only now, instead of calling, participants will be brought into the studio live to shout alongside the anchors. We're already trying to figure out how to get ourselves on the list. Check out a retro commercial promoting the segment after the break.

  • TUAW Talkcast tonight at 10pm Eastern on Talkshoe

    by 
    Mike Schramm
    Mike Schramm
    07.19.2009

    The TUAW Talkcast returns to the airwaves tonight for a brand new era: show number 101 will have us chatting about the biggest Apple stories of the past week, including some international iPhone shenanigans, those extremely persistent netbook/tablet rumors (and why we are so enamored with the idea), and the best ways to hear about the best apps on the App Store. Plus, iTunes 8.2.1 is out, and the recent proliferation of augmented reality subway apps will get a look as well. I'll be hosting, and Mel Martin, Steven Sande and Josh Brickner will likely be joining us, and we might even have a special guest on -- join us at 10pm Eastern this evening over on Talkshoe to listen, chat, and join the call live.To participate on TalkShoe, you can use the browser-only client, or you can try out the classic TalkShoe Pro Java client; however, for maximum fun, you should call in. For the web UI, just click the "TalkShoe Web" button on our profile page at 10 pm Sunday. To call in on regular phone or VOIP lines (take advantange of your free cellphone weekend minutes if you like): dial (724) 444-7444 and enter our talkcast ID, 45077 -- during the call, you can request to talk by keying in *-8. Talk with you then! Transcripts of the Talkshoe text chat are available here. Recording support for the talkcast is provided by Call Recorder from ecamm networks.