As if things couldn't get more exciting in geekland — Google released a new browser, Gossip Girl returned, and Spore made its much-anticipated debut! You'll have to check out the slideshow for the deets on those and the other big stories of the week!
You know I'm always in the market for a new laptop bag; anything to alleviate the weight on my shoulders, make my life easier, or you know, just have something new to show off.
I'm considering the High Way Laptop Bag in gray (also in black). It's PVC and nylon, and while I appreciate that no cows were harmed so that I could get my computer to and from work, I don't know that anyone, bovine or not, would appreciate that I was doing it with PVC.
Especially not PVC that costs $150.
Still, there are some redeeming qualities about it, such as the front pocket and long strap.
I love seeing the offices of design mavens because they inevitably have some fabulous desktop wallpaper on the screen for the photo op, always something that complements the rest of the design of the office.
Case in point: Making it Lovely's Nicole shared her office recently, and my eye gravitated immediately to her Mac and the art on her desktop, the colors of which coordinate with the dominant pinks and reds of her office space.
I too enjoy a pretty, serene wallpaper as the setting for the madness that takes place on top of it; right now I can't seem to shake the Kaiku Marimekko pattern. Other times, I want to see a family pic stretched across my monitor, and sometimes I crave a simple, solid color to calm me. And I am not opposed to a really high-res photo of a flower (shoot, I am a girl).
But I'm curious about everyone else, since I think your computer's desktop wallpaper says a lot about you; What's yours?
Similar to Apple ads, Sony knows how to nail it when it comes to producing commercials that are memorable, visually stunning and have catchy background tunes. And with their new commercial for the Sony Vaio LT, a PC and HDTV combo, they've managed to create another masterpiece. Have a peek at it below!
Sometimes things just hit too close to home — which makes them funny because they're true! I recognized all eight offenders on Cracked's list of the most obnoxious commenters on the Internet.
There are the usual suspects, like the Defender (sometimes also known as "fanboys/girls"), The Ninja, who posts one comment and then mysteriously disappears, and the Macho Man, which is a nicer euphemism for the kind of aggressive guys who freak you out in real life, and can still do so in 2D form.
As a passionate commenter, I thankfully did not recognize myself, but check out the rest of the post for a laugh!
Busted! This German language commercial for a cell phone service's texting capabilities demonstrates that lying about where you are isn't foolproof in the age of cell phones. I got more absorbed in this mini-drama than I have for many movies I forked over hard-earned cash to see!
Microsoft has kicked off its first commercial featuring Jerry Seinfeld alongside Bill Gates, and the verdict is in: It's a whole lotta randomness! Not exactly the simplistic Microsoft vs. Apple ad I was hoping for. — Gizmodo
Going back to school? Here are some helpful tips for prepping your gadgets for the new school year. — CrunchGear
Palm is getting ready to unveil new Centro models in green and rose hues, which are said to become available next month. — Gadgetell
Michael Moore's Slacker Nation, a new documentary about trying to get younger generations to vote, will be distributed online for free via Blip.tv. — Valleywag
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