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Rise of the Videogame: First Person Shooting

In the 1990s, video game 3D technology leaped forward with the help of the personal computer. Video games moved from the third person to the first person perspective. Learn more about 3D videogames on Discovery Channel's "Rise of the Videogame."


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Rise of the Videogame: JFK Reloaded (1:23)

With "JFK Reloaded," first person shooter games become more shocking than ever. "JFK Reloaded" was a simulation of the assassination of John F. Kennedy from Lee Harvey Oswald's point of view. Learn more on Discovery Channel's "Rise of the... More »

It's All Geek To Me: Cell Phone Tricks (1:44)

Tech expert David Pogue explains some simple cell phone tricks to cut money and time. Learn more in this clip from The Science Channel's "It's All Geek To Me" series.

LCD and Plasma TVs (26:14)

Watch this Lab Rats video showing how LCD and Plasma TVs work. Sean and Andy look behind the screens and show you how flat panel and plasma TVs actually work.

It's All Geek To Me: Secret Cell Phone Key Strokes (0:50)

New York Times tech columnist David Pogue reveals methods to avoid cell phone company charges for 411 on The Science Channel's "It's All Geek To Me."

How Pendulum Clocks Work (1:18)

The technology behind a pendulum clock has been around for centuries. Watch how the inside of a pendulum clock works in this video from HowStuffWorks.

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Deconstructed: How Speakers Work (2:50)

On The Science Channel's "Deconstructed," learn how to turn the volume up with the components and technology of a speaker.

It's All Geek To Me: Pixels in Pics (0:35)

Tech expert David Pogue of The Science Channel's, "It's All Geek To Me," explains how the number of pixels used for viewing digital pictures is different from pixels used to print pictures.

It's All Geek To Me: Red Eye Correction (0:32)

The Science Channel's David Pogue, host of "It's All Geek To Me," shows how easy it is to correct red eye in digital photographs.

It's All Geek To Me: Dim Lighting Basics (0:41)

Tech expert David Pogue explains how to take a proper picture when the lighting is dim, but you don't want to add a flash. Learn about lighting with host David Pogue on The Science Channel's "It's All Geek To Me."

It's All Geek To Me: Cell Phone Tricks (1:44)

Tech expert David Pogue explains some simple cell phone tricks to cut money and time. Learn more in this clip from The Science Channel's "It's All Geek To Me" series.

It's All Geek To Me: Shutter Lag Tricks (0:39)

Shutter lag is the time between when you press the button to take a picture and when the camera actually takes the shot. Tech expert David Pogue explains how to prevent shutter lag on The Science Channel's series, "It's All Geek To Me."

It's All Geek To Me: Bluetooth (1:25)

Bluetooth is a cable elimination technology that lets different gadgets speak to each other without wires. Learn how it works with tech expert David Pogue on The Science Channel's "It's All Geek To Me."

It's All Geek To Me: Cell Phone Shopping (1:15)

Tech expert David Pogue exposes hidden charges from cell phone companies that consumers have to look for while shopping. Learn more with The Science Channel's "It's All Geek To Me."

It's All Geek To Me: David Explains GSM (0:30)

Tech expert David Pogue explains the meaning of GSM, or the Global System for Mobile Communication, that is used by T-Mobile and Cingular. Learn more about it with The Science Channel's "It's All Geek To Me."

It's All Geek To Me: Secret Cell Phone Key Strokes (0:50)

New York Times tech columnist David Pogue reveals methods to avoid cell phone company charges for 411 on The Science Channel's "It's All Geek To Me."