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The FIFA World Cup, which starts in less than two weeks, is a massive, worldwide celebration. And if you aren't lucky enough to be traveling to South Africa to get in on the festivities, you'll still be able to check out its Kick-Off Celebration Concert online. Music video site VEVO has secured exclusive rights to live stream the June 10 concert featuring renowned artists like Alicia Keys, Read more
TiVo introduced its newest lineup today in NYC: the Premiere ($300) and Premiere XL ($400) boxes, which will both be available in early April for your media consuming needs. One of the main differences between TiVo's Series 3 boxes and these new Series 4 units is the shiny new HD flash interface (Flash? Isn't that going the way of the pager?), which utilizes larger HD screens to bring you all Read more
Start popping the popcorn now: Netflix is going to stream in High-Def on Xbox 360s! — Gizmodo Thought the HD disc competition died with HD DVD? Think again. Royal Digital Media is planning a competitor for Blu-ray. — Engadget Motorola is flailing and has decided to turn all their attention and resources to Android. — TechCrunch Best Buy announced a Black Friday VIP contest that includes Read more
With ABC's new full episode flash player, you can check out all your favorite shows online for free. In addition, ABC recently launched HD Streaming in Beta, which means you can get high-def quality through the convenience of your computer (a minimum 1024 x 168 resolution is recommended). To watch the HD shows, you will need to download a player from Move Networks as well as have a broadband Read more
Nothing says I’m a chic geek like an awesome HDTV set, and now that prices for hi-def sets are actually falling, you’ll be able to get a great wall mount TV with amazing picture quality without breaking the bank. Philips 26" Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV This widescreen LCD HDTV Philips is slim, trim and perfect for everyday use. What it lacks in size, it makes up in function: Just add a Read more
I'm sure everyone can do with a little more cash in their wallets. Here are some great suggestions by Wise Bread for you to make extra money. Even though I'm self-employed full-time, I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to make more money. Earlier this year, I wrote a Wise Bread post on websites that can help you earn extra cash. More recently, I came across a blog post on Zaarly titled, Read more
Tour Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux's new rental in Beverly Hills. Go peeking in all the designer windows at Legends in Los Angeles. Time to primp up your patio! All these outdoor furniture finds are $200 or less. See why celebrities love to live in this architect's homes. Try these 6 helpful tips for starting a succulent terrarium. We styled these 13 Ikea pillows with a DIY block Read more
Yesterday we made a quick trip to Las Vegas to attend a press luncheon for Messe Frankfurt and to walk the floor at HD Expo. There was more inspiration than we could possibly document in the few short hours we had to explore, but there were definitely some standouts for us. New products from Blu Dot ranked as top favorites, as did lighting from SkLO STudio. Keep clicking to see some of our Read more
We may talk a lot about iPhoneography in these parts, but there's no substitute for an "old-fashioned" camera in all its double-digit megapixels, HD video, and interchangeable lens glory. The latest in Sony's camera offerings comes from the brand's Alpha line: the NEX-F3, suited for a more casual photographer, and the SLT-A37, a DSLR kit for those who want to get a little more serious with their Read more
You can try to grasp the purpose of each and every shade of color-correcting concealer on the market until you're blue in the face. But why do that to yourself? Speaking of blue, it turns out the icy hue doesn't have to leave you looking like an extra on The Smurfs. So what can blue do for you? Let's first look to the color wheel for guidance. Oh color wheel, tell us your magic ways. Not only Read more
