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Dial DIR-ECT-IONS Gets Guests to the Wedding on Time!
I've talked about Dial DIR-ECT-IONS (347-328-4667) and its awesomeness before, but did you know that this handy, free service can be used for your wedding day as well? Just go to the site and click on the event section. Say name of the event (wedding, reception, etc.), as well as your starting address or intersection.
Geek Tip: Call Dial Dir-ect-ions For Help
If you don't have time to text google for address help you can always call the free cell phone service Dial DIR-ECT-IONS (347-328-4667) for maps and directions.
Our friends at Switched wrote about the company last week and after learning that Dial Dir-ect-ions sends driving directions to your phone via SMS, I decided to test it out. All you have to do is call the number and step through the voice-activated menus, by telling it your starting and destination points.
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More Verizon Commercials Bash AT&T Service
Fresh off the heels of the Droid launch last week, Verizon just released its new holiday ads, featuring the same 3G coverage maps that appeared in previous ads.
The latest anti-Apple commercial features an iPhone banished to the "land of misfit toys." While Verizon did add a disclaimer at the bottom of the screen explaining the illustration (highlighted in the image), I'm wondering if AT&T will have similar issues with these ads.
Finally! An Absolutely Brilliant iPhone Case
I am beyond excited about this case that I just discovered on Chip Chick. I have long complained that although my iPhone has an excellent camera that takes great photos, it's useless in less-than-direct light. Now, finally, a solution.
Kristen Stewart Is an Avid Self-Googler
Unlike John Mayer who denies Googling himself, most of you have admitted to taking to the popular search engine site to see what the web has to say about you.
In November's issue of Allure magazine, New Moon star Kristen Stewart talks about her Googling habits. Like when she gets lost in her car and the paparazzi follow her every move, she says:
"After I come back from this interview, I'll look up and see what an idiot I looked like getting lost.
Do Celebs Get Preferential Twitter Treatment?
A much publicized post on Slate asserts that Twitter is intentionally removing unflattering tweets to celebrities from search results. The author claims that he posted a tweet "teasing" the president of CNN (which he also describes as "as nasty an item as I thought I could write" without sounding like a complete jerk). Later, he tried to search for this "hostile" tweet, but it was nowhere to be found within Twitter search results.
Daily Tech: DTV Transition Starts Today, Despite Delay
- Despite the DTV Delay Act Obama signed last week about one-third of the nation's TV stations will pull plug on their analog towers by the end of today. — Crave
- Get high-quality free downloads of your favorite NBC shows on NBC Direct. You'll have to download a little applet, which puts an add-on into your Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox browser.
The Radiance Jacket Keeps You Warm and Charges Your iPod
Yesterday, FitSugar brought a fun product over to my desk — this cute bomber style ski jacket. At first glance I thought it was just a jacket, but little did I know that this Radiance Jacket from Mountain Hardwear is outfitted with all the necessary gear to heat up the jacket and to charge your gadgets, you know. .
Has a Gadget Ever Caused You Serious Distraction?
Reports last week of a commercial plane that missed its destination airport by 150 miles initially raised fears that the pilots had fallen asleep, or, worse, that the plane had been hijacked. But according to the Natural Transportation Safety Board, it turns out the pilots were working on their laptops in the cockpit, causing the error. Before you ask, no, working on a computer while in-flight is absolutely not allowed.
Website of the Day: Measy
I have an issue when purchasing new gadgets: I seem to know what I want (I need a digital camera that takes awesome close-up photos but also works well in low light), but I'm not positive exactly which make or model is the best choice.
And while I appreciate the product reviews on some of my favorite sites, I don't feel like exhaustively reading them before I make a decision. So, I'm excited about Measy, a new site that aggregates product information, reviews, photos, and shopping information to help you make the best decision via a fun quiz.
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