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Daily Tech: Nintendo Power Glove Turns Fashion Accessory

GeekSugar — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:20:49 PST

Who knew that a Power Glove could be paired with a cute black dress so well?! - Kotaku
MacBook Pros are said to be getting MacBook Air's multi-touch trackpad feature. - Gizmodo
Learn how to make your very own adorable star Nano case. - Shiny Shiny
Samsung launches the super-thin SGH-T819 for T-Mobile today. - Crave
Here are some simple tips to help restrain you from buying the latest and greatest gadgetry. - Lifehacker
AT&T rolls out a business iPhone data plan. - CrunchGear

5 Reasons to Love the Nokia Lumia 800

Kristy Korcz — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:36:15 PDT

The Nokia Lumia 800 was announced in the wee hours of yesterday morning, but I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. Not only is this device a spitting image of the drool-worthy N9, but this one is US bound in "early 2012" with a rumored price tag of $600 off contract. You've got your preferred Android, BlackBerry, or iPhone device already, so why should you even bother giving this phone a second glance? I've got five reasons for you right here.

It's beautiful - Say what you want about colorful phones, but the cyan and magenta tones of this device are pretty stunning. Nokia eliminated any unnecessary ports to keep the sleek polycarbonate shell as smooth as possible. This, of course, means that there is no external SD card support, but with 16GB of onboard storage, it shouldn't be a problem for the average user. Plus, the slightly curved AMOLED 3.7-inch display is crisp, clear, and the perfect size for storing in your clutch or handbag.
It's a Windows Phone - The Nokia 800 fits the style and feel of Mango like a glove - the sleek look and brightly colored tiles make these two a match made in heaven. Plus, Mango 7.5 comes with some amazing features - like Kinect and Xbox support, Handsfree, and Threads - that are built right into the software.
It's got a great camera - The Lumia 800 comes stocked with an 8MP camera with f/2.2 lens, which stands up to the iPhone 4S, but comes with extra features like manual exposure and white balance, a dual LED flash, red-eye reduction, and Carl Zeiss optics.
It can be your navigation device - Nokia is stocking the Lumia 800 with a free voice-powered turn-by-turn navigation system, allowing you to ditch all your other GPS devices and apps.
It's a break from the norm - If you're craving something different, I urge you to check out the Mango OS. You might find it counter-intuitive to move from app icons to tiles and threads, but the user experience is quite pleasant once you get used to it. Plus, it's simply beautiful. The live tiles, colors, threads, and fonts all make for a unique device. Adding in the look and feel of the Lumia 800? That's just icing on the cake.

What do you think of the new Nokia Lumia 800 Mango phone? Get a look at it in action in the demo video after the break.

Young Adult Trailer: Charlize Theron Doesn't Wanna Grow Up

Becky Kirsch — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:22:20 PDT

The title of Young Adult may refer to the literary genre that Charlize Theron's character dabbles in, but it's clear that her character is a bit of an overgrown child herself. Theron plays Mavis, a former high school mean girl who's still stuck in the past (as evidenced by more than just her Hello Kitty t-shirt), and returns to her hometown to reclaim her ex-boyfriend (Patrick Wilson). Though he's married and expecting a baby, deluded Mavis still has full confidence in her powers of persuasion.

The movie reteams Juno screenwriter Diablo Cody and director Jason Reitman, and I was happy to see that there's plenty of dry humor here without an onslaught of Cody's signature invented slang. Theron fits the role of the still-gorgeous former teen queen like a glove, and Patton Oswalt provides a nice foil as the only guy in town who can still stand her. The film hits theaters on Dec. 16, but take a look at the trailer when you

Cell Radiation: Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions

Kristy Korcz — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:49:46 PDT

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 have in the comments; we'll be updating this post with more info!

What kinds of cell phones emit the least amount of radiation?
From CNET:

Samsung Blue Earth
Samsung Infuse 4G
Samsung Acclaim
Samsung Replenish
Huawei Ideos X5

What kinds of cell phones emit the highest amount of radiation?
From CNET:

Motorola Bravo
Motorola Droid 2 Global
Sony Ericsson Satio (Idou)
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro
Kyocera Jax S1300

Can I use a Bluetooth earpiece instead?
You can use a Bluetooth earpiece, but since those kinds of headsets use radio waves to transmit data, you're better off using a wired hands-free device. Earbuds with an attached microphone should work just fine.

Get more answers after the jump

Spring Cleaning May Give You More Than a Pristine House

Heather Dale — Tue, 17 May 2011 02:27:54 PDT

You're well on your way to giving your life a healthy Spring cleaning, but what about your house? Have you dusted everything thoroughly, cleaned your window treatments, and taken that pile of items in the basement to Goodwill? Don't worry, I haven't either. But it's never too late to start chipping away at your Spring cleaning chores.

Once you do take out the rags and rubber gloves, make sure to exercise extra caution and safety, because according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2010 alone, more than 35,500 people injured themselves on a stepladder, and more than 41,000 suffered injuries while gardening or using gardening equipment. Wow - those are some serious Spring-cleaning injury stats!

Here are some reasons we tend to hurt ourselves around this time of the year.

Something Borrowed: More Blue Than New

Becky Kirsch — Fri, 06 May 2011 05:30:00 PDT

Something Borrowed presents the kinds of conundrums and moral dilemmas that we've seen on screen a million times before: what do you do when you have the hots for someone who doesn't want you in return? Or what if he does return your feelings, but he's already spoken for? These issues may exist beyond teenage years, but Something Borrowed is so fluffy that the film is more like an extra long episode of Gossip Girl than a realistic portrayal of love and friendship.

At the epicenter of the tangled web is mousy lawyer Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin), who's spent her life loyally playing second fiddle to her outgoing, obnoxious-but-hot-so-she's-forgiven best friend Darcy (Kate Hudson). Rachel's self-esteem is at an all-time low on her 30th birthday, and after a few drinks she inadvertently admits to Darcy's fiancé Dex (Colin Egglesfield) that she had a crush on him during their law school days together. They end up in the sack, thus inciting a Summer of longing glances across the room, weekend rendezvous, and a whole lot of secret keeping. Though there are plenty of jokes along the way, ultimately there's no way to make light of the fact that we're supposed to be rooting for a relationship dripping with betrayal.

To see why Something Borrowed falls flat, just keep reading.

2011 New York Fall Fashion Week: Donna Karan

Noria Morales — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:34:05 PST

Donna Karan designed Fall for the kind of woman “who commands a room.” Now that might inspire visions of power suits, but fear not. Karan is talking about the kind of woman so confident and elegant she needn’t dress like a man to indicate her strength. Thus, structured silhouettes were softened by artful draping that accentuated curves but didn’t exploit them. Luxe fabrics were part diaphanous - iridescent silk chiffon, cupro satin - and part cozy - stretch wool jersey, long-haired shearling, mohair - making texture a major factor in the collection’s wearability and ease. Karan's woman also doesn't need red to be sexy; the soft palette of cream, blush, gray, and some iridescent sea green was intended to “evoke the glow of pearls on skin.” What a lovely and classy image, helped along by the models' pearl-bedecked necks. Rich accents like suede elbow-length gloves, micro pearls, sequins, and silk chiffon scarves worn as hoods added subtle glamour and reminded us that these are not just clothes for confident, classy women; they're for the kind of woman who has made it, too.

Trends: Draping, Fur.
Colors: Cream, blush, silver, sea green, gray.
Key Looks: The mohair skirts, a draped wool jersey dress that is totally delicious-looking.
Accessories: Silk chiffon scarves doubling as hoods, shearling satchels, suede gloves with shearling cuffs.
Who Would Wear It: Power chicks who appreciate subtle elegance, i.e. Cate Blanchett, Angelina Jolie, and Tilda Swinton.