Sunday, 30 September 2012
IRL: Dyson DC44, NUU ClickMate PowerPlus and the Galaxy S III
Welcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.
Can't get more random than this, folks: in this week's edition of IRL, we have Darren recommending a vacuum cleaner, Dan Cooper continuing his search for a backup phone charger and Jon Fingas putting the Galaxy S III to the test against his beloved HTC One X.
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The Black Keys Rock New York's Global Citizen Festival
The Keys joined a lineup that included the Foo Fighters and Neil Young to help end Global Poverty.
By James Montgomery
The Black Keys perform at the 2012 Global Citizen Festival
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Kristen Stewart Was Spotted Arriving At LAX Airport From France
Earlier today we heard new rumors about a possible Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson reconciliation. The couple may or may not be getting back together; someone may or may not have moved back in (or out); and Kristen‘s recent smiles and her red carpet appearances may or may not be proof that they are somewhere, [...]
Kristen Stewart Shops for Engagement Rings
After four years and four blockbuster films, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are ready to take their relationship to the next level.
In Touch has learned that Kristen went shopping at Neil Lane in West Hollywood with a friend in early June and stunned eyewitnesses when she headed straight for the engagement rings!
?She was trying on gold rings with various colored diamonds ? nothing traditional,? one excited onlooker tells In Touch of the 22-year-old Twilight actress.
Kristen used to be in favor of taking ?baby steps,? but a friend of the couple tells In Touch, ?She loves Rob, and she?s finally ready ? an engagement is a logical next step.?
They?ve been building toward it, adds the friend: ?In the past year, they?ve really heated up ? moving in together, traveling together, introducing each other to friends.?
Kickstarter: Helios, An iPhone Telepresence Rig On A Budget
Another day, another iOS-based telepresence rig. The Helios is a tiny little two-wheeled car that drives around with your iPhone or Touch in the passenger seat, allowing you to move around a scene and interact with remote subjects through the magic of telepresence. They are raising money through Kickstarter.
Saturday, 29 September 2012
Christina Aguilera Celebrates "Your Body" at Spago
Looking like she may have partied a bit too hard, Christina Aguilera was spotted leaving Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills on Friday (September 28) with noticeable help from boyfriend Matt Rutler and a security guard.
The "Dirty" singer celebrated the release of the new music video for " Your Body" in a black-and-white patterned dress. She even sported hot pink platform heels to match her pink and purple hair tips.
In addition to her hot new music video, fans can see the 31-year-old star in October when a new PSA for the United Nations World Hunger Relief hits the airwaves.
As the global spokesperson for the charity, Christina stars in the spot that depicts a mother's emotional battle, struggling to provide food for her starving child. "The Voice Within," plays in the background, while the pop star urges viewers to give hungry kids a voice.
Speaking about the campaign, she recently stated, "The concept of my new PSA for Yum! Brands' World Hunger Relief effort really moves me, not just because I'm a mother, but because it speaks to anyone who has ever struggled to feed their children. It is a devastating issue but one that we can help solve and that's why I'm so passionate about using my voice by raising awareness."
Nikon Coolpix S800c starting to ship in U.S and Australia
Despite being somewhat overshadowed by the Jelly Bean toting Samsung Galaxy Camera, we shouldn't forget about the Nikon Coolpix S800c. Having been announced prior to IFA 2012 where we first saw the Galaxy Camera, all fell quiet ahead of an expected late September release. It's now late September, and we're starting to see some of the first retailers with stocks of the camera.
One of the earliest U.S. retailers to announce pre-orders for the S800c, B+H Photo Video, let us know today that our camera has shipped.
Down under, in Australia, the S800c is showing up in stock at CameraCity for AU$399 plus delivery and is available in black or white. According to the guys at Ausdroid, no local retailers are showing the device in stock, but some are showing up in retailers systems to place orders for.
Considering the expected price for the Galaxy Camera, the Nikon could be a bit of a steal. The Galaxy Camera offers more on the Android front, that goes without saying, with the Nikon languishing on Gingerbread. But, we should remember this is supposed to be a camera first and foremost, and it's really this end of the device that matters the most. If you're thinking of picking one of these up, or have already taken possession, hit us up in the comments below and let us know your thoughts.
Source: B+H Photo Video, CameraCity; More: Ausdroid
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Elephant Quest is an addictive, deep platformer
Elephant Quest is one platformer that managed to prove me completely wrong. Yes, you do run and jump around, and you also shoot at stuff. But the game has much, much more going for it.
Basically, as you run, jump and shoot, you gain experience points and level up. Hitting Space brings you into an interface where you can convert your experience points into Charisma, Intelligence, Agility and Dexterity points. Once you've "specialized" your points, you then get to pick what exact skills you'd like to enhance in each field. For example, you could use your dexterity to enhance your weapons or increase your swiftness.
The game is played in a huge maze; you go through rooms using doors, and there's a large map. As the name implies, there are quests you can take, too. For example, one quest had me searching all over the place for ten balloons.
The bottom line is that this is a surprisingly deep game that just might ensnare you for a good bit longer than you intended to play. Beware!
Elephant Quest is an addictive, deep platformer originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Internet Explorer 9 nears 4% share on Windows 7, IE6 extinction countdown picks up steam
It's also interesting to note that there are now more than 1,000 sites utilizing Internet Explorer 9's Windows 7 integration features -- like the new desktop notification support we showed you in Hotmail.
But perhaps the best news of all is that Microsoft's IE6countdown.com now has more than 400 partners and is generating nearly two million pageviews per month, helping to lure users away from the woefully out-of-date browser. Can the end come soon enough, DS readers?
Internet Explorer 9 nears 4% share on Windows 7, IE6 extinction countdown picks up steam originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Get free MLB.tv access during April with MLB.com At Bat app
The service streams games in HD to just about any connected device you can imagine, from iPhone to PS3, and even Roku boxes and LG Internet-ready televisions. The basic subscription will set you back $99 for the season, and a Premium sub is an extra $20 (and adds DVR functionality, multi-game PIP, and more).
MLB At Bat is available for Android and iOS and both apps run to $14.99 US.
Get free MLB.tv access during April with MLB.com At Bat app originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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