Geek is chic.
It was a busy day in SF yesterday with all eyes on the "It's Only Rock and Roll" event. Not only did Steve Jobs made his triumphant, black turtlenecked return to the keynote stage after taking time off for his health, but iTunes 9 was introduced, and then there were the iPods. Oh, the video and FM tuner enabled iPods. Plus, who could forget the monster capacity bump to 160GB on the iPod Classic Read more
We don't just have the epic battle of Katniss Everdeen fighting for her life in The Hunger Games movie to look forward to — it sounds like we're also going to be treated to a pretty epic soundtrack. The full tracklist has just been released, and though there's a big presence of country/pop star Taylor Swift, there's plenty of indie cred too, in the form of artists like Arcade Fire, The Read more
If writing a book is always the resolution left behind once the calendar runs out, make 2012 the year to finally get your novel out of your brain and onto the page. The fear of being rejected by publisher after publisher can set you back, but more than ever, self-published novelists are turning to ebooks to make their mark on their own. Ebooks are gaining some serious ground in sales, even Read more
Not only did we learn what chef Tom Colicchio's kitchen staples were at the Electrolux event in New York City, but we also sat down with him to talk about Top Chef. He fills us in on what to expect on the ninth season of the culinary competition and points us to a possible location: Chicago! Watch the video and tell me in the comments: are you excited for Top Chef 9? Read more
Ebook bestsellers were recently added to the NYT Book Review, and sales are up in a big way. It just goes to show that if you've got an awesome manuscript, you don't have to wait for a publisher to pick it up — you can self publish! Find out how you can get your ebooks on Kindles, Nooks, iPads, and mobile devices all around the world with the outlets below. Barnes & Noble PubIt! — Read more
Being on a budget may be a way of life these days, but cutting back on expenses doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your health goals. If a gym membership isn't in the cards, the good news is you can still get a great workout in your own home. Don't think it's possible? Check out these five ways you can leave the gym behind, raise your heart rate, and stream it all on your home network. Netflix Read more
Japan is still reeling from the aftermath of the huge 9.0 earthquake and tsunami that hit last week on the country's northern coast. Cleanup and rescue efforts are still under way, and while you can text donations to the Red Cross and donate via iTunes and Facebook, you can also shop for a great cause. Donations made by way of tees are nothing new, but here are five stylish Japan-inspired shirts Read more
It's a huge bummer that Netflix will raise its fees. Many plan to cancel or downgrade their subscription. Netflix claims that it's raising its membership price to $16 a month for unlimited streaming and one DVD out at a time to stay competitive in the market. However, it still seems like they offer the best deal out there. Check out the rest of Netflix's pricing breakdown, and take a look at Read more
Seven years after introducing kids to the world of handheld digital learning, LeapFrog is back with a new device designed to educate and entertain tots on the go. The Leapster Explorer ($70) starts where the groundbreaking Leapster left off, adding e-Books, videos, a high-resolution touchscreen, and a forthcoming camera capability to the traditional gaming console. The company sent us an Explorer Read more
