At the D:Dive Into Media conference, Twitter CEO Dick Costolo told Peter Kafka that Google has all the data it needs to present Twitter data in its search results right alongside Google+ results. That has been the latest public response from Twitter after Google recently began pushing its own social network in search results while keeping out Facebook and Twitter.

“Google crawls us at a rate of 1300 hits per second… They’ve indexed 3 billion of our pages,” Costolo said. “They have all the data they need.”

Costolo went on to say that the dispute between Google and Twitter was never about money, as it’s been reported previously. Instead, he said that the disagreement between the two companies wasn’t limited to the financial disagreement. “Both of us wanted a value exchange where it wasn’t just about money,” he said.

Other interesting info from the keynote:

• On the company’s decision to allow country-by-country takedowns of tweets, Costolo said: “We want to be able to leave the content up for as many people around the world as possible,” while operating within the boundaries of laws in the countries in which it operates.
• On Twitter’s reasons for not participating in the SOPA/PIPA blackouts, Costolo said, “When you’ve got a voice like Twitter, you don’t take the batteries out of the microphone,” he said.
• On whether or not Twitter is a media company, Costolo said it is in the media business. Specifically, he said that Twitter is a distributor of traffic to other media companies. “We’re one of the largest drivers of traffic to all sorts of other media companies,” Costolo said.
• “One of the reasons we’ve got so many [celebrities]… is that they can interact directly with fans,” he said.
• Costolo said that Twitter was tremendously valuable for television, as it has become the focal point for television conversation and also extends the conversation about TV shows. “I think it will be commonplace to use Twitter as the focal point on the second screen,” he said.
• “Maybe 10 years from now, people will look back at my tenure and say, ‘Gee, what a moron.’”
• “I don’t think about how can I extract as much value out of this platform as possible… It’s about how can I create more value,” he said.
• Costolo doesn’t appear to see much value in second-screen social apps, repeating again the thought that Twitter would be the focal point for TV viewing in the future.

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Ken Regan’s new photo book All Access features your standard shots of Jimmy Hendrix breaking his guitar or Janis Joplin screaming into a microphone. But there are also shots like the one he captured of Dylan and beat poet Allen Ginsberg sitting at Jack Kerouac?s grave during the Rolling Thunder tour. Or the photo of Mick Jagger laying on the floor, talking on the phone in 1972, and Keith Richards holding his first daughter, Theodora, in 1985 ? pictures that reveal a more human side of these superstars.

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The intended use for a microphone needs to be the single most important issue that will determine the sort of microphone to buy. The intention of  microphones may vary from recording, voice-overs, karaoke to help public address. Once you have identified the intended function of the microphone that you wish to buy, you may then proceed to view the different types of microphones which have been on offer. There are four major kinds of microphones namely Condenser, Active, Ribbon and Electret microphones. Most of these microphone types are talked about below.

Types of Microphones

Condenser Mike: The condenser microphone operates by creating a variation in the number of electric charge stored internally in a microphone’s electrical system. These microphones have exceptional volume response, hence are well suited for studio recording. A phantom power source is necessary for the operation with this microphone.

Dynamic Microphone: Electromagnetism would be the principle behind the pattern of dynamic microphones. It uses a similar concept to that with the loud speaker to generate sound. Therefore, these microphones are made for applications such public target systems, where high frequencies usually are limited, and instead the emphasis is around the mid-range frequencies. Therefore, these microphones don’t require pre-amplifiers for typical operation.

Ribbon Microphone: These high frequency microphones are you might say related to dynamic microphones, given that they both operate on this electromagnetic principle. The only difference is how the ribbon microphone uses electromagnetic induction to come up with voltages between the magnetic poles, through a ribbon made from thin metal placed in between the poles. The high frequency capability makes this microphone well suited for voice-overs and studio saving.

Electret Condenser Microphone: These are an advanced from on the condenser microphone, with the difference being that they have an electret material is needed in making the condenser platter. Even though a power source isn’t necessary for these microphones to function, they have a pre-amplifier, which has to have a power source.

Common Microphones You can find

· Shure 55SH Series II Active Microphones: These microphones have a rich history since for quite some time; they were commonly for live performances. The Series II has the classic look and feel of the Elvis Presley days and nights, but when it concerns operation, it possesses the ultra-modern processing power for a digital audio. This microphone is essentially unidirectional.

· Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone: This is the latest release from the Glowing blue Microphones family. The fact it is USB microphone places it prior to its competition, due to its plug and perform nature. It is more popular for its superior good quality sound processing capabilities. On the other hand, it is considered a tad bulky.

· AKG PERCEPTION 220 Microphones: These microphones are in the condenser type, and have a large diaphragm, which provides them excellent quality music processing capabilities. As such, it is popular with professional recording studios, specially in recording acoustics.

· Sennheiser MKE 300 Shotgun Microphone: This   microphone can be popularly used while recording videos via handheld camcorders. It comes with a compact design that is incredibly durable and versatile. It is able to suppress background, hence so that it is suitable for video documenting.

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Monster headphones with Dr Dre have been around for a while now. You may have even seen reviews and heard people talking about them. So, what is included in the box. What extras come with these great headphones? Here’s the breakdown:
For a couple of years now Dr Dre headphones have been available. You may have even seen reviews and heard people talking about them. So, you probably would like to know what is included, and what kind of extras come with these fantastic headphones? Here’s the rundown:

Lots of people are talking about Dr Dre headphones and how great they are. You can find reviews all over the internet about their quality and performance. Here is something you don’t hear about, what is included? And how good are all of the extras that come with these awesome headphones? This is what is included in the box set:
The Beginning Guide

Headphone Start Guide

Of course you get a “Dr Dre” headphone Start Guide The Start Guide includes an instruction manual to tell you about how to put the batteries in, where the power is located, a diagram of the structure of the headphones, etc. You will want to get find out what the best practices are and how to use these headphones. You are investing in a great piece of technology, you don’t want to make any expensive mistakes.

Headphone Cleaning Cloth

You get a great cleaning cloth. The reviews from people who have these are generally very good I don’t think you get this with many headphones that you can buy today. Just like hid favorite color the cleaning cloth come in redl

Great Performing Audio Cables

First, let’s check you the “Red One”. These are a great length not too short or too long. Good as a connector from your headphones to your audio device. The reviews on this are mostly positive. And, you know Dr Dre has the very best stuff.

The Black One: Is special because it has a microphone built in, so for all you iphone users this a sweet deal. For a hands free application all you have to do in plug this into your iphone.

Adapters For Different Plugs

Two kinds of adapters included in the kit. One adapter is for airplane mode. This is made so you can listen to those mid flight movies with the best quality, not those crappy provided headphones (and you have to pay for them). The other adapter can be used to plug in to an instrument such as an electronic keyboard and higher end audio equipment.

Batteries

Included in the kit are 2 Triple AAA batteries. These batteries are used to power the headphones. To get this great sound you need this. The nice guys over at monster included the batteries. This wont happen the these power producers.

Protect Your Investment With The Travel Case

Use the black travel case to hold your headphones. A zipper will seal it shut and there is an attached caribeener to hook to your backpack or ? With this travel case you can protect them from any damage when traveling. Perfect for your next trip, right!

Headphones

We can’t forget the most important part of the Dr Dre headphones package and what we are actually paying the big bucks for. You’d think they’d be red Dr Dre’s favorite color, but these beauties are just the ticket to getting the best sound into your ears.

Now you know everything that’s included with Beats By Dr Dre. Purchasing a pair of headphones, these Dr. Dre. Beats are not holding out. These headphones are worth what you pay in the quality of headphones, along with premium extras that help you keep your headphones running just the way they should. Just like any good electronic device, Monster has provided everything you need. From the instruction manual to the travel case you’re new Beats by Dr Dre is fully loaded, batteries included.

3D HTCs, dual-core LGs, 8.9-inch Samsungs, and a sun-soaking display: needless to say, it’s been a fun CTIA Wireless as usual, and that’s not even including all the AT&T / T-Mobile madness from last weekend! We’re curled up beside the fire (you know, because there are fireplaces strewn about the CTIA show floor) with a microphone to bring you the week in mobile news… live from sunny Orlando, Florida. Join us!

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