??????WiiCade has just released a software interface that provides Flash programs with the ability to read and access the features of the Nintendo Wii Remote controller when they are run on the Internet Channel web browser. They have even released the source code for download so all Flash game developers can now make their games compatible with the WiiMote. The API currently supports upto 4 WiiMotes and Nunchuks, although the thumbstick is not currently supported, but I’m sure it is in the works. Keep an eye on WiiCade Labs for more updates to come.
Right now, the only video format supported by the Wii Internet Browser is the flash format or .FLV. You can browse some websites out there like www.WiiHear.com to listen to streaming radio or www.WiiTube.com to watch the latest videos on www.youtube.com. Or you can make you can convert any of your existing movies to the .FLV format using Wii Video 9 from the same maker. With Wii Media Center X installed on your Windows computer you can stream any of your .FLV video or MP3 files to your Wii without the need of an SD Card. You can download Wii Media Center X here. And don’t forget to check out the rest of the site as there are some pretty interesting things on there for the iPhone, Xbox 360, and the Sony PS3.
From the same maker of Wii Media Center X comes Wii Video 9. This software allows you to convert your computer video files like avi, divx, mpeg, etc. into the Flash format or .FLV which is playable on the Nintendo Wii. You can download Wii Video 9 here.
And remeber, check out the rest of the site for more interesting stuff.
We’ve all seen the Wordpress Plugins for Google AdSense and they are great plugins. But what about those of us that have been banned by Google? We had to turn to alternative advertising sites. Here is a short list of ad plugins that work with advertisers other than Google AdSense.
BidVertiserPlus: After this plugin is installed you will see on your quicktag bar a new button named BidVertiserPlus. Just click this button then click anywhere in your post to place the ad. You can get the BidVertiserPlus plugin here. You need a Bidvertiser account to use this plugin. Make money from your Website or Blog with BidVertiser
Clicksor Plus: This plugin does exactly the same as BidVertiserPlus but for Clicksor. You can get it here.
Ad Rotator: Displays an advertisement (which is randomly selected from a group of advertisements specified in a text file) at your chosen location. Tested on WordPress 1.5 & 2.x. Should work with earlier and later versions (future and past proofed). It can also be used with other CMS systems or anywhere where PHP is supported. You can get it here.
CafePress: This plugin brings together the CafePress API, WordPress and the PrestoGifto API to allow you to layout your products, adjust thumbnail sizes, pick colors, fonts and more. With this plugin, you can choose any of the 59 million products that CafePress sells and put them in your sidebar, after your posts, in your footer or on a full page. You will need to register with PrestoGifto to use it but the registration is free. You can get the plugin here.
Text Ads Link Widget:Text Link Ads is a program where you sell your site space to advertisers. Text Link Ads is not a pay per click or contextually served ad system. You can display Text Link Ads on the same page with Google AdSense, Yahoo! Publisher Network and other contextually served ads. So don?t worry because you are not violating one of Google AdSense policy. You can get the plugin here. You can sign up with TLA here.
According to the Article on Yahoo!, by July 1st the cable companies are going to be forced to use a “cable card ” system like in Tivo. What will hopefully happen is that someone somewhere will be able to “hack” the card and with a little extra equipment can rewrite the card, essentially opening up the subscriptions.
MiiMall.com offers a software download that allows you to transfer Miis created on the Wii system or with a web app that they have linked on their home page. The software uses Bluetooth technology which is the way the Wiimote transmits. So if your computer is not capable of using Bluetooth then this may not be the application for you. The download is free and so is the web app.
WiiCade.com is a flash arcade site setup specifically to play internet based games with the Wii browser. All of the games on the site are created by the website’s members. The games are quite unique and fun, they are broken down into different categories so it is easier to find the type of game you like. You will notice that there is a “WiiCade API”, this is only for use on their website and is used for configuring the Wiimote buttons to your liking. They also have a forum setup to discuss just about anything Wii.
To find the Nickname of your Wii system if you have forgotten it is kinda easy. Just click on the “Blue ringed Wii” in the lower left hand corner of the screen. This brings you to the inner workings of your Wii system. Click on the “Wii Settings” icon and you will see the first option is the “Console Nickname“. Click that button and you will see your nickname, here is also where you can change the name if you want.
Finding your 16 digit Wii Number is quite difficult if you are not familiar with the system. The first thing you need to do is click on the little envelope in the blue ring at the lower right hand corner of the screen. Once you are in the Message Board, click on the icon for “Create Message” (second icon at lower left corner). Three large icons now appear in the middle of the screen. The one to the right is your “Address Book“, click on it. A list shows up with all of your contacts here, if you have added any. If you have not added anyone to the contact list, your name is the only that appears. What you need to do is click on the blue arrow on the left side of the screen. The “Address Book” cover page flips forward showing you the console’s Wii Number.
When you first visit MapWii.com, you will need to use the dropdown menu to select your country. After the page refreshes you then choose your state. At this point you will be taken to a google-map showing all the other registered users in your area. Here is where you need to register to start using this service. Use the tab along the top to register. In order to register, you will need some info from your Wii system. First you need the 16 digit Wii Numberand your Wii’s Nickname. All the rest of the info must be entered also. After clicking next another google-map will come up asking you to confirm if this is your correct location. Click yes or no and your done with the registration. Now explore the site and have fun!