MySpace Launches Music Products for Artists and Fans

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MySpace has announced a new music service aimed at connecting artists and fans together. The global rollout of the program has started and it is called MySpace Music Video Experience. The product also includes a MySpace Artist Dashboard that is a free data and analytics tool for artists.

Users can now also purchase the tracks they listen to directly on iTunes. Functionality of the new service includes a new music video hub within MySpace. Music Video Recommendations based on what friends are watching, alphabetical Video search, and a video player with buy buttons. Read more

Posted on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Before Wearing The Kissing Monkey USB Hands Warmer I'd Set The Office On Fire

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USB Hand Warmer gadgets have been around for a couple of years and apparently people still have cold fingers in the winter months. Gadget Shop Gadget4All just emailed us news about the Kissing Monkey USB Hands Warmer. What should I say, they look really ridiculous.
If you have cold fingers while typing, ask your boss to turn up the heat. Read more

Posted on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:40:45 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Geek Dream Girl Megan Fox Becomes Armani Underwear Model

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Ever since Hollywood actress Megan Fox appeared in the first Transformers movie, she is a favorite of male geeks around the world.
I guess that is why Giorgio Armani's PR just emailed over the announcement to us that Megan Fox will be the new official worldwide face for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans for 2010. Read more

Posted on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:48:42 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Dyson Air Multiplier Fan Has No Blades

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Dyson, known for their vacuum cleaners, unveiled a new line of fans dubbed Dyson Air Multipliers. The Dyson Air Multiplier has no blades or grill. It uses Air Multiplier technology to draw in air and amplify it 15 times, producing an uninterrupted stream of smooth air.

The Dyson Air Multiplier has sci-fi looks and maybe the "uninterrupted stream of smooth air" is something very nice to enjoy. It should be as the price-tag is about $300. Read more

Posted on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Marge Simpson Is November Playboy Cover Girl

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It is a crazy, slightly off topic news day today. First Barack Obama gets the Nobel Peace Prize, then NASA bombs the moon and now Marge Simpson is getting naked for Playboy.
That is right legendary Simpsons cartoon mom Marge Simpson will be on the cover of Playboy Magazine. TMZ already got the cover of the November Playboy edition. It is not known what Homer has to say about Marge getting naked for Playboy - D'oh! Read more

Posted on Fri, 9 Oct 2009 08:29:54 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Obama Gets Nobel Peace Prize

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President Barack Obama just got the Nobel Peace Prize. This is quite a surprise as Barack Obama has only been at work a couple of months.
The Nobel Prize committee sums it up with: "For his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples".

The Nobel Prize committee likes Obama's vision of and work for a world without nuclear weapons. Read more

Posted on Fri, 9 Oct 2009 04:18:30 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Berkline Unveils Zero Gravity Massage Chair

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Anyone with frequent back or neck pain will tell you that a good massage can be the best thing to get rid of the pain and soreness that goes along with the malady. Berkline has announced a slick looking new massage chair called the Zero Gravity Feel Good Shiatsu Massage Chair.

The chair has an S-shaped back, an industry first with auto scanning technology and intelligent robotics that customizes the chair to the shape of the user's body. The chair also creates a zero G sensation by putting the feet above the heart. Read more

Posted on Tue, 6 Oct 2009 08:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Stargate 15th Anniversary Edition On Blu-ray Coming

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Lionsgate celebrates the 15th anniversary of the sci-fi movie Stargate with an Anniversary Blu-ray release.
The Stargate: 15th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Disc contains both the theatrical and extended cuts of the film – for the first time on Blu-ray – in newly remastered 1080p High Definition 16 x 9 Widescreen with English 7.1 DTS-MA Audio and four hours of special features including three new featurettes, a never-before-seen gag reel, an interactive trivia track and more. Read more

Posted on Sat, 3 Oct 2009 09:48:03 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

2009 Halloween Costume Choices For Geeks

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Halloween 2009 is just a month away. Like every year we take a look at the new Halloween Costumes and pick our favorites for geeks. Last year the clear choice was the cool Halo 3 Costume. This year I have a heard time to identify the overall coolest Halloween costume for 2009.
There have been several cool sci-fi movie releases this year and you can choose for instance to dress as GI Joe Cobra Commander, The Joker from Dark Knight, A Star Fleet Member from the New Star Trek Movie, or as Transformers Optimus Prime. Read more

Posted on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:24:51 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Adobe Unveils Photoshop Elements 8 & Premiere Elements 8 Bundle

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Adobe has rolled out the latest versions of its consumer level photo and video editing applications. The new versions include Photoshop Elements 8 and Premiere Elements 8. The applications are available in both individually and in a boxed set.

The new software includes an advanced organizer to allow the management of all content from one location. Photoshop Elements 8 (PSE8) has new features like Photomerge Exposure to create a perfectly lit photos showing details by combining multiple shots of the same scene. Quick Fix previews a series of images that are automatically adjusted to allow the user to select their favorite. Read more

Posted on Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

eFX Offers Star Trek Collectibles for Geeks

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Collectible manufacturer eFX has announced that it will be adding a full line of Star Trek collectibles to its line of Star Wires collectibles. The company will produce collectibles based on all of the features films and on the TV series.

The collectibles are licensed form the CBS Consumer Products group and will be seen later this year starting with the Mark IX Recorder seen in Star Trek: First Contact. Preorders for the Tricorder will begin in September with a production run limited to only 1000 units. Read more

Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun