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In the latest issue of Elle Decor, Gwyneth Paltrow talks about some of the things she can't live without. Though most of these items are beautiful interior pieces, she does mention one item we've seen other celebrities carrying around NYC: a retro cellphone handset attachment. Though we weren't sure if Lenny Kravitz was carrying one last month for health reasons or to make a fashion statement, Read more
You may have seen the sexy photos of David Beckham showing off the new MOTORAZR in Japan on PopSugar, but you're probably still wondering if the phone is as great as Beckham's kicks. The MOTORAZR is already the hottest selling mobile device in Japan, with the Hot pink, Neo black, and Cool silver handsets all topping the sales of DoCoMo's popular 7 series. It's also one of the top selling phones Read more
Even if you're traveling with a WiFi-enabled computer or smartphone, you'll save time with these numbers set up in the handset before you leave home. Remember time is money and it's all about being prepared for vacation state of mind! Airline. No one wants to think about canceled flights or sleeping in the airport before leaving home but at the very least, program in the airline's 1-800-number Read more
Retro gadgets, like the original SNES, record players, and typewriters, are hot among hipster geeks, but there's one trend that celebs are picking up on as well — retro handset cellphone attachments! Health-conscious celebs are choosing to pick up the phone with these vintage-inspired handsets in order to keep cell phone radiation at bay. See which stars are putting their cell on hold and Read more
Clive Owen was the man in the middle last night when he celebrated the launch of Vertu's Constellation smartphone at Milan's Palazzo Serbelloni with Uma Thurman, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Tilda Swinton, and Michelle Yeoh. Earlier in the day, Clive accompanied a guy pal for a bit of shopping. By the evening, Clive was in his dapper suit to mingle with other friends of the luxury communication Read more
Tomorrow is the day! The iPhone 4S is one hot item, selling over a million devices so far, with lots more hungry Apple fans ready to wait it out in line to get their hands on the latest Apple smartphone. If you didn't get a chance to preorder the 4S, don't fret — there are still several more options that will allow you to get the 4S on launch day. Check out the list below, and start planning Read more
Still debating whether or not to spring for the new iPhone 4S tomorrow? While it does come with some shiny new hardware (and software) inside, not everyone will benefit from an upgrade. Debate no more — here, the pros and cons of the new smartphone, complete with a verdict on who should buy it and who should skip it. Pros New camera — The 8MP camera with simple editing features (crop, Read more
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 Read more
Mobile phone users beware: new research shows that cell-phone use could be bad for your health. The report, which was released by the World Health Organization, says that cell phones emit a low-grade radiation (similar to that of a low-watt microwave), and mobile phones are now listed in the same "carcinogenic hazard" category as lead, engine exhaust, and chloroform. Though no direct correlations Read more
Microsoft announced its latest operating system yesterday, which will hit devices "later this year." Dubbed Mango, the OS update will come with a whopping 500 new features, which will be centered around communication, social connectivity, and the Internet. Although Microsoft didn't unveil all 500 latest features to come with Mango, here are a few standouts I think you'll love. Hands-free — Read more
