Geek is chic.
Yubz, the experts in retro-esque Bluetooth handsets, have stepped up their game by showing off a limited edition Yubz Talk — which comes covered in 5,400 Swarovski crystals — at CES this past week. For only $1,800 you can pick up one of these exclusive handsets (out of twenty total). Or you can get the rock gold version for just $50, which in my opinion is just as bling. Source Read more
The World Health Organization recently listed the cell phone as "carcinogenic," which means it could potentially be bad for your health due to the levels of radiation emitted during use. There are easy ways to cut down your risk of exposure, but a few of you had some additional questions that we'd like to cover here. Check out the cell phone radiation FAQ below, and leave any other questions you Read more
Mobile phone users beware: new research shows that cell-phone use could be bad for your health. The report, which was released by the World Health Organization, says that cell phones emit a low-grade radiation (similar to that of a low-watt microwave), and mobile phones are now listed in the same "carcinogenic hazard" category as lead, engine exhaust, and chloroform. Though no direct correlations Read more
One of Samsung's most popular handsets, the Instinct, will soon be coming to Best Buy — in the pink version. Sweet, right? The only catch is it will cost $599, which is insane in my opinion. So it does have a touchscreen, a 2-megapixel digital camera, Bluetooth compatibility, and is stylin', but that doesn't explain the hefty price tag. The 8GB iPhone 3G is only $189 at Best Buy, so the math Read more
