iPod Touch As the New Concierge: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:45:14 PDT

When I head out on vacation (when I get the chance, anyway), I always choose a hotel that offers the most amenities to suit my techie tastes . . . and I think this would qualify as most geek-tastic of all: The Malibu Beach Inn is taking technology to a whole new level by issuing an iPod Touch to all of their guests at check-in equipped with a program called Hotel Evolution. Hotel Evolution enables them to order room service, schedule spa treatments, make reservations, or even have their dry cleaning sent out, all with a touch of the screen.

No more clunky TV check-outs or picking up a phone to call for room service! Although I'm digging the idea of having things so accessible with a standard-issue iPod Touch, I'm just wondering how realistic it is to ask people to carry not only their cell, MP3 player, and digital camera around, but to keep track of the hotel's iPod Touch! I can only imagine what the fee would be if you lost it. What do you think about the next step in "Hotel Evolution"?

Nicole Richie Tops Off Her Nude Dress With a Golden Glow

Katie Henry — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:47:30 PDT

Nicole Richie arrived in Miami yesterday and did a quick change before posing for photos at her Ocean Drive party held at South Beach's Shelborne hotel. She's gracing the cover of the magazine's March digital issue and chatted with the publication about the evolution of her career. The Fashion Star judge stepped out in a sexy, nude mini dress, suede Louboutin stilettos, and accessorized the look with a House of Harlow clutch.

Nicole's eye for hot trends and emerging labels landed her a spot on the judging panel along with fellow designers, John Varvatos, and Jessica Simpson. The trio had their work cut out for them during last night's episode when the group of contestants sent a new flock of designs down the runway vying for the opportunity to have their pieces sold at Macy's, H&M, and Saks Fifth Avenue.