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Panasonic Eneloop Batteries Celebrate Walt Disney's 110th Anniversary

Steve Levenstein — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:01:00 -0800

Panasonic's popular Eneloop rechargeable batteries are showing their “LoveLove” for the late Walt Disney. Officially approved, limited edition battery designs in red, white and black honor the award-winning animation pioneer by celebrating the 100th anniversary of his birth.

Surprise Your Valentine with Chocolate Dipped Squid!

Steve Levenstein — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:01:00 -0800

Finding the perfect Valentine's Day gift for your ex-spouse, ex-boss or ex-friend can be ex-hausting... until now, thanks to Saki Ika Chocolate. This "sweet dainty" snack from Japan combines fragrant dried squid with sweet milk chocolate. The term “snack attack” was never so appropriate.

Social Media Marketing Platform Flip.to Integrates With Hotel Management System

Ron Callari — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:56:48 -0800

The Flip.to social media marketing platform just launched direct integration with the Hotel Concept's RezExchange channel management and distribution system for hotels. The service is a new means for the hospitality industry to convert guests and website visitors into engaged advocates while extending a brand's reach exponentially and finally providing hotels with a means to push past basic social media engagement, to a definable ROI.

Louis Vuitton Belt Buckle Cell Phone: Call it Garish

China.new — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:01:00 -0800

Show me the money? In modern China it's more like “show YOU the money”, and what better way to tell the world you're rich and successful than with the Louis Vuitton Belt Buckle Cell Phone?

Fabulous Frizz Free Hair At Home – J F Lazartigue

LeFleur — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:53:47 -0800

First there was Japanese hair straightening; it was all the rage until it wasn’t. Then came the Brazilian keratin treatments promising to turn your curly hair into sleek, shiny straight strands of goodness. And now with the economy in dire straights everyone is tightening their belts and trying to be more budget conscious. I searched for some at-home remedies for curly or frizzy hair that would provide similar results for a fraction of the cost. J F Lazartigue has come to the rescue with a line of straightening products consisting of shampoo, conditioner and a gel.

Sing-a-Long Tongs: Microphone Tongs that Rock the Kitchen

Steve Levenstein — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:01:00 -0800

Reckon you're the chef of the treble clef? Then you'll love Sing-a-Long Tongs, microphone tongs that rock the kitchen! They may not improve your cooking but at least you'll be burning water in style.

Twittamentary, First Documentary Screenings Dedicated To The Twitterverse, Go Global

Ron Callari — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:37:50 -0800

With a movie project that has virtually taken years to "wrap," Twittamentary, is a film about communities that is now available for communities around the world. Having received numerous request from folks and organizations across the globe, the film's producer is thrilled to announce an "open call" for community screenings to take place between February 1 and May 1, 2012. That's right, if you have a suitable venue and meet the screening requirements, all you need is 20 of your closest friends or fans to put on a show - for free!

The 'iFeng' 4S Blow Dryer Salutes Steve Jobs While Styling Your Hair

China.new — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:01:00 -0800

Honorable homage or a lot of hot air? You'll pay a little more for the white “iFeng 4S” limited edition blow dryer at China's online Tmall but only 100 of the “Steve Jobs 1955-2011” gold embossed tributes are set to be sold.

Turn Your iPod Nano into a Watch with the Nanox Conversion Kit

Steve Levenstein — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:01:00 -0800

Apple's iPod Nano packs a lot of features into a very small package... so small in fact, that it's amazingly easy to drop or misplace. Enter Nanox, who've created an Apple-approved designer conversion kit that turns any sixth-generation iPod Nano into a secure and stylish wristwatch.

Samsung Exynos 5250 Tablet & Smartphone SoC Nearing Production

Rey M.L. — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:15:20 -0800

Samsung is getting ready to release a new beast of a system-on-chip for upcoming tablet computers and similar products, offering big performance gains over previous-gen designs.

Blind Followers Or Meaningful Dissenters: Facebook vs Occupy Wall Street?

Ron Callari — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:30:38 -0800

Whenever a new movement consumes the hearts and minds of a large percentage of the populace, its time to take stock in what really moves these folks to act? The zeitgeist that emanated from Facebook and Occupy Wall Street couldn't be any more different from each other, yet there is an undercurrent that threads the two together. Both attract those that have an overwhelming desire to band together within loosely-knit organizations that welcome all.

King Orange: World's Largest Oranges Successfully Bred in Taiwan

China.new — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:01:00 -0800

It's good to be the king... the King Orange, that is. A new, supersized hybrid orange developed at Taiwan's Agricultural Research Institute is not only the world's largest, it also offers majestic overtones of sweet and sour citrus flavor.

Tame the Wild with MoroccanOil Hydrating Styling Cream

LeFleur — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:08:23 -0800

For anyone who knows how difficult it is to keep treated or coarse hair hydrated, the MoroccanOil Hydrating Styling Cream is a product worth trying. The pure argan oil conditions and hydrates your hair and is ideal for adding prior to a blow out. The cream adds soft definition while creating the perfect hair style leaving your hair shiny and sexy.

TripAdvisor Japan's 'World Stinky Foods' Infographic Reeks Your World

Steve Levenstein — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:01:26 -0800

Travelers and tourists used to soaking up the world's most exotic sights and sounds can now satisfy their sense of smell as well, thanks to the new, nasally-oriented, "World Stinky Foods" infographic from TripAdvisor Japan.

Stem Cell Technology Used To Create Neuronal Model For Alzheimer's Disease

T Goodman — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:00:59 -0800

Researchers at UC San Diego have developed a "true human neuronal model" that replicates the early stages of Alzheimer's disease in actual human brain cells. They have accomplished this model by using adult stem cells to more accurately demonstrate the pathology of the disease.

Creative Heart Ideas for Any Day

LeFleur — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:58:38 -0800

Valentine’s Day gets a lot of flak for being a made-up holiday that puts pressure on people to express their undying love for one another. But I tell you as I sip green tea from my Tall Multi Heart Latte Mug from Target that sometimes it’s nice to have a heart in your view no matter what day it is, so here’s some ways to be innovative and add a little love into your life.

Look Less Stressed Fast - Clarisonic Opal

LeFleur — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:22:48 -0800

Cleaning Systems, comes a new product called Clarisonic Opal Sonic Infusion System. The Clarisonic Opal Sonic Infusion System is designed to reduce fine lines and wrinkles especially around the eye area. This egg shaped beauty product is small and easy to travel with and comes with its own travel case.

Starwars Dog Choir Barks Another Winning Volkswagen Ad For Super Bowl 2012

Lady Bee — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:00:59 -0800

One dog barking isn't enough for this year's Volkswagen Super Bowl spot. Deutsch, LA, which produced the winning commercial for the 2011 Super Bowl, The Dark Side, featuring a mini Darth Vader and his dog, decided to make this year's stars a dozen barking dogs, moving its energy from The Dark Side to The Bark Side.

Tamaggraphy – 360 degree Photography

LeFleur — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:56:02 -0800

Time to take photography to a whole new level, now the sky isn’t the limit – you can include the ground too. With the new Tamaggo 360-Imager you can share your whole world with a single click. This cute little egg shaped dedicated pano-shooting camera (available in multiple colors) will change how we take panoramic pictures.

First Embryonic Stem Cells Used In Humans Safely Treat Dry Macular Degeneration

T Goodman — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:00:59 -0800

Results for the very first human embryonic stem cell treatment were announced today in the online first section of The Lancet journal. The first aim of the study was to determine if the stem cell transplant was a safe treatment for age-related dry macular degeneration (dry AMD), the main cause of blindness in persons over 60. But, in addition...

Reach Out and Kik Someone – A New Way to Text Message

LeFleur — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:24:28 -0800

Kik is the new multi-platform, crazy fast text messaging application that is available on Android, iPhone, Windows Phone 7, Symbian and Blackberry smartphones. I know you Luddites are asking why do you need another messenger and my fellow geeks are probably asking the same thing. Kik has reimagined texting for smartphones.

Dexim Visible-G USB Cable Glows When Current Flows

Steve Levenstein — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:01:00 -0800

This Universal USB Charge & Sync Cable from Dexim employs integral blue LEDS that scroll, marquee style, along the path of your current connection. Pimp my USB cable? Dexim has, and you're certain to get a charge out of it!

Girl Scout Cookies Go Hi-Tech - Find Cookies NOW!

LeFleur — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:59:31 -0800

It’s Girl Scout Cookie time (or almost time depending on what part of the country you’re in) and unless you know someone who is in the Girls Scouts of the USA the problem is always about finding them before they’re gone. Well GSUSA has solved that problem this year with help from technology.

Skate Deck iPhone 4 Cover Makes Making Calls a Snap

China.new — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:13:16 -0800

So you snapped your deck riding mongo and doing a slide on a handrail... who ya gonna call? A better question might be HOW you're gonna call, and Strapya Taobao has the answer: the Skate Deck iPhone 4 Cover from Candies!

Eyeliner Innovation: Le Métier de Beauté Precision Liquid Liner

LeFleur — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:40:03 -0800

Le Métier de Beauté Precision Liquid Liner has solved the difficult application process by studying the famous German pen maker Mont Blanc’s writing instruments. The Precision Liquid Liner is precisely that – pure precision. The pen has a unique soft quill-tipped applicator which looks very similar to a fine point felt tip pen.

'Dragon Tree' May Bring Good Luck to Japan's Tsunami Ravaged Coast

Steve Levenstein — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:01:00 -0800

The massive tsunami that pounded Japan's northeastern coast following the devastating March 11th, 2011 earthquake left few trees standing along the shoreline. Among those few survivors is a battered, twisted pine that now resembles a Chinese Dragon. The so-called Dragon Tree has become a symbol of hope and renewal for the region's hard-pressed residents.

Is Gmail Smarter Than You?

LeFleur — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:17:12 -0800

Gmail has revamped itself with an all New Look with many great new features. The new look brings the ability for more customization and a myriad of improvements such as better search filters, automatic adaption to screen size, ability to change the size of your text, new themes, easier to follow conversations, the addition of profile pictures and, one of my favorites, drag and drop attachments.

My Name is Mud, Super Sexy Mud. GlamGlow Mud to be Exact

LeFleur — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:28:32 -0800

When I was told to try GlamGlow Tingling & Exfoliating Mud Mask, honestly my first thought was "Mon dieu! Another mud mask! There’s nothing exciting or sexy about mud… or is there?" This luxurious black box outlined in silver looks like something secretive that only the cognoscenti would use. Upon opening the box you’ll notice one side flap says “Hello” and the other side flap says “Sexy.” Well, hello yourself!

Whimsical Tony Duquette for Coach Jewelry Collection

LeFleur — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:18:44 -0800

I walked in to the Coach store just as they were setting out an amazing line of jewelry based on the vibrant spirit of the late costume designer and decorator Tony Duquette. On the display was a simple plaque stating: Tony Duquette: An American design icon, his motto was “more is more.” Coach is honored to collaborate with the estate of Tony Duquette on a collection of limited edition jewelry.

Wearable Eyeglasses Computer Combines Mainframe and Monitor

China.new — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:01:00 -0800

A Chinese technology company has designed a wearable computer with no visible mainframe or monitor - they've both been miniaturized and secreted in a pair of highly modified eyeglasses! This is much more than just another concept, as China's powerhouse mass production capacity ensures the mighty mini multimedia machine will be filling store shelves this coming March.

Quad-Core HTC Endeavor Delight Awaits

LeFleur — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:25:42 -0800

There are two things on my mind lately: The upcoming Mobile World Congress 2012 and Nvidia’s Tegra 3 chip expected to be in HTC’s next smartphone the HTC Edge, I mean HTC Endeavor – the world’s first quad-core phone.

SOPA Wrung Wry By History's Most Hated Leader

Ron Callari — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:19:03 -0800

Toward the end of 2011, the American Censorship Org took action against SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act), a U.S. bill racing through Congress that threatens "prosperity, online security and freedom of expression." On January 18, thousands of websites like Wikipedia have pledged to go dark online in protest. To show its solidarity, Google has blocked out their iconic logo on their search engine.

Sequinetic™ Sun Glasses Chase Away Winter Blues

Myra Per-Lee — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:00:59 -0800

... Light therapy is a traditional method of relief for SAD sufferers, but it requires its subjects to be stationary while under special lamps. But with the help of Kickstarter, three now-happy engineers have succeeded in raising the funds to produce their answer to SAD - Sequinetic™ 'sun' glasses.

Japan Tobacco Introduces 'The Peace' Luxury Canned Cigarettes

Steve Levenstein — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:01:00 -0800

Smokers seeking a more luxurious and relaxing smoking experience need look no further than “The Peace”, an all-new, top of the line canned cigarette from Japan Tobacco. Sold by a selected number of Japanese retailers at a premium price and packaged in sleek metal cans, The Peace is the ultimate expression of an iconic brand first introduced in 1946.

Polaroid Z340 Digital Camera – Not Yesterday’s News

LeFleur — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:59:47 -0800

Perfect for the socialite, geek, photographer or anyone who remembers the days of fanning a Polaroid in hopes of it developing faster, the Polaroid Z340 Instant Digital Camera should be on everyone's list for any occasion such as Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day parties, birthdays, weddings and, of course Christmas.

Flip.to's 2012 Social Media Strategies For The Hospitality Industry

Ron Callari — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:43:50 -0800

The buzz surrounding social media marketing hasn’t gone unnoticed by the hospitality industry and many hotel brands seek to make inroads by engaging more effectively with leading social networks.

Sweet Music: Chocolate Scented Headphones for Valentine's Day

Steve Levenstein — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:01:00 -0800

Ear candy just got real thanks to 'Sound Like Chocolate', the world's first chocolate-scented stereo headphones. Thoughtful, tasteful and calorie-free, these sweet smelling headphones from Japan's Fu-Bi are the perfect practical Valentine's Day gift for your favorite cocoa nut.

Solar Powered & Retro Styled Toyota 2000GT SEV Sounds Crazy, Sparks Interest

Steve Levenstein — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:46:21 -0800

The Toyota 2000GT SEV is a one-off, electric concept car being shown to the public at the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon. Designed by the Crazy Car Project under the direction of the Toyota Automobile Association, this “shocking” automotive update takes Toyota's iconic late-sixties sports coupe from flower power to solar power.

Fixed Internet Providers, 4G Wireless, and the Future of the Internet

Gadgetry Inc — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:00:00 -0800

A lot of people pit 4G wireless broadband against fixed internet services. Some say that the former is where the future of the Internet lies, while others believe that the latter will continue to be the type of service that the majority of users will use when accessing the World Wide Web.

Designer Keyboard Brush from Japan is Really the Pits

Steve Levenstein — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:01:00 -0800

Finally, a use for armpit hair! Well, sort of. This cute anthropomorphic brush is designed to clean your keyboard's hard to reach nooks and crannies while putting a smile on your face. The unabashedly hirsute “Okite” underarm hair brush comes from Japanese design house and specialty retailer DECOLE, and is one of the popular Humania series of home, office, kitchen and school cool tools.