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Daily Tech: Is Verizon's New BB Curve Ad Too Sexist?
- If you read between the lines on Verizon's pink BlackBerry Curve ad, you'll notice that they included all the typical sexist stereotypes to try and appeal to women. — Boing Boing
- The Sony e-reader will be coming to Target stores Sept. 14.
Who Wins: Microsoft's Seinfeld Ads or Apple's Mac vs. PC Ads?
Though the second Microsoft ad featuring Jerry Seinfeld is a lot funnier than the first, I can't help but feel that it's still lacking . . .
The Windows and Mac Guys in '96
This ad totally cracks me up! Little did I know that the PC vs. Mac wars started long before the 21st century.
Everex Cloudbook: Your MacBook Air Alternative
It seems like you guys are torn about the MacBook Air — from the comments on the Air posts, a lot of you love it but wouldn't or couldn't spend over $1800 on it. If that's the case, the Everex CloudBook may be the answer for those of you who like the size and convenience of the Air, but not the price. Everex's machine measures nine inches and weighs two pounds, has 30GB of space and a battery that lasts up to five hours.
Philips Gets Sexy and Sultry In UK Vogue
In next month's issue of UK Vogue, Philips will be unveiling the Aurea: A light-framed TV, which is said to "seduce the senses and bring emotion, luxury and desire into the functional world of technology." Photographer Vincent Peters, Alber Elbaz for Lanvin, and Paris-based jewelry designer, Lorenz Baumer join film director Wong Kar Wai to create a campaign that uses the concept of seduction by light as inspiration, hence giving it the name Seduction by Light. Discussed on Catwalk Queen, this new "tech ad" is definitely a rarity in many high-fashion women's mags.
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Website of the Day: The Printliminator
Do you ever find yourself printing up maps, recipes, or articles from the Internet, but rather than just getting the doc you want, you end up with a page filled with advertisements and graphics? A new site called The Printliminator, which I spotted on makeuseof, is a bookmarklet tool that will help you remove all of the "junk" on webpages before you click print — helping you save ink and paper.
To get started, just drag the bookmarklet into your bookmarks toolbar, and then go to the website you want to print from and click the button.
Good News: Watching Live TV Will Soon Get a Little Quieter
I'm addicted to skipping through commercials via TiVo, but when I do watch live television, my eardrums get a major blast whenever ads come on. At first I thought it was just me, then I noticed the lack of volume control while at a friend's house watching a Sex and the City marathon. What gives?
Website of the Day: Bulbstorm
You've got an idea burning up your brain right now, I can feel it. If you're obsessed with shows like Shark Tank and American Inventor because you keep thinking "my idea is way better than his," then take note: Bulbstorm allows you to ease in to the product development arena by uploading your idea safely and securely to their site, and then get feedback from your friends.
After all your pals weigh in on your invention or product, you can open the door to the Bulbstorm community for their two cents, which has been known to lead to production deals, partnerships, and advice on how to polish your product before you look for financing.
Does Advertising in Video Games Bother You?
My usual reaction to advertisements entering my entertainment is one of disdain — that is why I bought a TiVo, after all. But sometimes I have to give credit where credit is due, and video-game advertising is one place where ads manage to be unobtrusive. Much like product placement, which can be annoying, but can also add to the setting (think skating past an old sign on Tony Hawk), if it's done right.
Website of the Day: Ruba
There's nothing worse than being pumped for a vacation, then arriving to find your digs/guided tour/planned activities aren't as awesome as advertised. Unfortunately for some, this could totally shatter your dreams of an ideal vacay. So next time, do some extra research on a site like Ruba.
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