It seems appropriate to showcase the Hidden Camera Book ($55) right after Halloween, since it's calling to me, telling me to live out my spy fantasies! I could really make like Carmen Sandiego with this nifty-gadget; it's a 110 camera hidden inside an oh-so-innocent looking vintage book. What kind of trouble could a sweet little bookworm get into? (Plenty.)
But is it fun for any time in the year besides a costume-holiday? Hmmm. What do you think?
With the Presidential Race in the homestretch (only one day away!), many of you will be tuning into your televisions to follow all the late-breaking election news. For those of you who will be away from your TV, but find yourself near a computer or have your smartphone with you, you can not only check out all of the latest news on citizensugar, but you can also find voting help, advice, and get election updates from the following websites and online tools!
Though not as hilarious as Audrina learning about the Large Hadron Collider, but adorable for a different reason, this video of Björk demonstrating what goes on inside the guts of a television is my new favorite YouTube video.
Listen to her (I could listen to her explain just about anything in that Icelandic accent) tell you what she learned from her Danish television book, and of course, the lies she endured from poets. Trust me: it makes sense after you watch the video.
Whether you're wondering what the hottest gadgets will be this holiday season, or you're looking for the latest and greatest gadgets to add to your wishlists, my Must Haves list for November has got you covered. . . Gadgets and gear that is not only perfect for business, but pleasure as well. Enjoy!
You already play games on your Xbox, download cool demos, even watch movies, but soon if you're an at-home game creator, you can upload your finished games to the Xbox Live Community Game center for purchase. Starting on November 19, independent game creators can make some serious dough by joining the new Xbox Creators Club to create their masterpieces, upload their finished games, and then sit back and check out XBox Live, where people from all across the globe can purchase the new DIY games.
I sat down to chat with Community Games Manager Boyd Multerer recently at a Community Games launch event, and he told me how the idea of selling DIY games got started. To see why he compares the video game industry to the movie industry, and to see my favorite game of the night, just read more
Hold up! Since when did this fashionista upgrade to a BlackBerry Bold? Last time I checked, she was in love with the Curve. I guess I'm just jealous, and counting down until Nov. 4 when the "rest of us" can pick one up! Any idea who it is? Take a guess below!
Almost 70 percent of you said that you would hold off buying electronics this holiday season because of the economy. Well the Consumer Electronics Association predicts that holiday spending will drop by 14 percent this year, but in terms of gadgets, people are willing to cut other expenses — like going to the movies, or a gym membership — just so they can pick up the latest cell phone or notebook.
"These are no longer just luxury items or products that are fun to own. They really are used in a variety of ways to enhance communications, increase productivity, or for education," said Tim Herbert, the senior director of market research for the CEA. "Also, from a gift-giving standpoint, there is still a tremendous 'wow' factor with electronics."
Ain't that the truth! I mean can you imagine a Christmas without some sort of gadget that requires a user-manual and batteries?