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Expect to see Philips' epaper technology beyond portable devices — Gizmodo Walt Mossberg from The Wall Street Journal isn't a fan of the Nook — The Silicon Alley Insider Ahh! Google explains Google Chrome with some cute videos —Digital Inspiration BlackBerry Themes show up in App World — RIMarkable Purchase a DVD or Blu-Ray disc from Amazon, stream some movies for free — Download Read more
Yesterday at the CTIA Wireless conference in Las Vegas, RIM officially announced their own version of Apple's App Store, called App World. BlackBerry users can rejoice and download apps like Facebook, AIM, Pandora, and other useful apps right from their smartphone using their PayPal account. Inside the App World, you can search apps by most popular, category, and highest rated. Plus, now that Read more
When Wired asked its readers who uses the Mac Mini and why, they were flooded with positive comments. See what they were. — Wired BlackBerry's App store website — called BlackBerry App World — has just been updated, and RIM has set the minimum price for pad apps at $2.99. — CrackBerry Amazon has just launched a new video game trade-in section to its website where you can select the Read more
I was lucky enough to take a class taught by Manhattan-based yoga teacher Kristin McGee right here in San Francisco! Although one busy lady, Kristin traveled across the country to teach Vinyasa Vibes (a new offering at The Sports Club/LA), a flow-based, powerful yoga sequence enhanced by music. The most musical part of the practice? During Savasana, the class culminated in a live sax solo by Read more
ArtCircles, a free iPad app, lets you spin through classic and contemporary art based on colors, words, or curators. Search for things like "blue," "van Gogh," and "kiss," to pull up art circles relevant to those key words. Tap the painting to learn about the piece's history and its artist and to even buy a framed print for your home collection. The app makes it a breeze to discover new Read more
Tech-minded 2012 grads are eager to pursue a job in web or computer programming, named one of the year's top 10 best jobs. We spoke to a web development recruiter for tips on landing that first entry-level job. From the most important coding languages to industry expectations, check out these tips to get closer to your web developing dreams. Education Earn the degree: Almost all web developers Read more
It's difficult for moms to stay up-to-date in this fast-paced digital world — which is why she relies on you to break it all down for her. Mother's Day is the perfect opportunity to teach Mom about the latest gadgets and trending websites and apps. Plus, there's always room to teach her the basics of her DVR and the iTunes store, too! Source: ThinkStock Read more
Everything you need to know about Facebook's app store — Geekosystem Yes, people do use dog collar cameras on their pets; here's the awesome proof — FWD Playing Monopoly and other "fun activities" you don't really enjoy — Cracked Anti-WiFi wallpaper makes for a seriously secure home network — Dvice 7 comic book superpowers the world can do without — MentalFloss The Wizarding World Read more
The Spotify streaming service has taken over the music world om the past year. But while the company offers both an iPhone app and an incredible desktop application, it has neglected to create an iPad app — until this week. The recently released iPad app is only available to premium members ($10/month); however, you can sign up for a 48-hour trial run, no credit card required. Spotify's Read more
Studying a foreign language could make you smarter. According to a new study from the University of Chicago, people make more rational decisions when thinking in a foreign language, because it forces us to use the more analytical side of our brains. If you're looking to learn a language, you could certainly do worse than Spanish. It's the third most-spoken language in the world, and Hispanics Read more
