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Michael Jackson Memorabilia Auction
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Internet, Misc. Tech, Music,
We guess it is truly the end of a pop star era with a planned auction from Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch. Julien’s Auctions will be offering over 2,000 items that include his white-jeweled glove, arcade games, Disney memorabilia, and garden accessories. If you would like to partake or simply keep track of the action, Julien’s will be broadcasting on national TV and stream video through their site on April 21 through 25. We expect things will not go cheaply. A Limited Edition Catalog, signed by the Pop King himself, is available for $500.00, $100.00 without the signature. No word on if any of this is related to Michael Jackson’s medical issues.
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24 Hour Fitness Launches bodybugg Upgrade, Now Mac Compatible
Posted by Patrick Phelps Categories: Accessories, Wearables, Corporate News, Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop,
If you’re a fan of the hit NBC reality series, “The Biggest Loser,” you’ve no doubt noticed that contestants wear a device called a bodybugg on the back of their right arm. The bodybugg is a biometric calorie management system available through 24 Hour Fitness, which uses four sensors to convert measurements of galvanic skin response, physical activity, and body temperature into a real-time measurement of calories burned throughout the day. Users wear the compact armband, which easily fits under clothing, over the triceps on their upper left arm - allowing you to take it everywhere you go.
According to the release, “No matter what activity a user is doing – washing dishes, playing with the kids or working out – the bodybugg calculates the amount of energy expended in each motion. Users then download their captured bodybugg data to a Web interface that tracks caloric measurements and helps them monitor their food intake and activity levels as they seek to achieve their fitness goals. The Web interface includes customized menus and a database of thousands of common foods to make calorie-tracking simple.”
Upgraded features of the new bodybugg system include:
- New sleek, contemporary look and 50% smaller size
- USB cable to upload data and charge the device
- Now both PC and Mac compatible
- A free six-month (previously only three-month) online subscription to the www.bodybugg.com Web interface for tracking progress and success.
The basic principle behind weight loss is simple: you just need to burn more calories than you take in; combining the bodybugg with it’s online services and adjusting your own personal choices based on its recommendations, weight loss may just become a little easier. Watch for a review in the near-future.
Read More | MarketWatch
Paula Abdul on the HSN
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Television,
Obsessed with American Idol? In love with Paula Abdul designs? Or do you just want another reason to watch the Home Shopping Network? Now you can combine all these passions - and get some new jewelry, to boot.
According to Paula Abdul, she personally designs jewelry for each contestant on Idol. But the judge doesn’t stop there - anyone can see her designs if they just look hard enough. “I pretty much wear my jewelry all the time now, but I end up giving it away,” Abdul recently explained. She started making the jewelry back in 2002, when Idol first hit (and took over) the TV scene.
“I wanted something the kids could touch and feel to remind themselves that their talent got them here,” Abdul explained. The judge is no stranger to home shopping. Paula previously made a foray into QVC, selling some of her jewelry collection to home-buying fans.
Her new line, Forever Your Girl, will first appear on Saturday and feature products ranging from $29 to $200 (USD) in price.
Read More | MSNBC
Cowon S9 MP3 Player
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi,
It’s been about a year since we heard about the Korean company Cowon, but the holidays tend to bring all the electronics makers out. Their newest MP3 Player is the S9 with a 3.3-inch AMOLED touchscreen with 480 x 272 pixels. With a 500MHz dual-core CPU, it features Bluetooth capability, an FM tuner, T-DMB digital TV, a G-Sensor accelerometer and an electronic dictionary. The player will have 55 hours of music or 11 hours of video playback and 350 hours on standby.
Read More | Aving
Did Simon Cowell Wow Britney Spears?
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Television, Rumors,
“I think she was in awe of me,” Simon Cowell told the British press recently. Currently in country to work on the X-Factor, Cowell will soon be Stateside for the eighth season of American Idol. And, according to him, the reality TV contestants aren’t the only ones who seem to be overwhelmed in his very big presence.
When Britney Spears visited the show, Cowell said she was awed by him, though he admitted the statement “may be a bit egotistical.” Ego from you, Simon? Never! “She was just staring at me,” he admitted. “I said ‘touch me, I’m human,’ and I think that broke the ice.”
Cowell recently told the British media that he may not return for another season of X-Factor, though he’s been threatening the same of American Idol for years.
Read More | MSNBC
Star Trek Phaser and Communicator
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Movies, Toys,
The ultimate Star Trekkor can now beam up properly while fighting Klingons with the Phaser and Communicator Set. The Phaser has 4 power settings with appropriate lights and sounds, a flip up sight and an overload setting, also with fitting effects. The Communicator is full size with sounds and lighting, a hailing function and 20 effects and phrases such as “Spock here, Captain.” Both run on batteries (included) and have a price of $39.99.
Read More | Think Geek
Oki and Waseda University Develop Remote Voice Recognition
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, HDTV, Home Entertainment, Misc. Tech,
No more fighting for the remote if Oki Japan and a team from Waseda University have their way. They place 4 microphones in the front of a remote, then utilize an algorithm for voice frequency analysis. This separates the main voice from other ambient noise sources. We are assuming that if you are the one who carries the loudest voice, then you will be the one to rule the remote. We will be curious once the device goes pass the prototype stage and becomes channel surfing survival of the fastest, or loudest.
Read More | Digital World Tokyo
Walmart Black Friday Deals
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: GPS, Home Entertainment, Hot Deals, Misc. Tech, Portable Audio / Video, Storage, Video Games,
Walmart has released their Black Friday specials. We took a look at it and found all of these electronic gadgets for under $100.00.
- Flat Panel TV Console with Swivel Mount - $94.00
- Philips 7-inch Digital Photo Frame Alarm Clock - $89.00
- Pure Digital F230 30-Minute Digital Camcorder - $79.00
- Garmin nuvi 200 3.5-inch GPS Navigation System - $97.00
- Guitar Hero 2-Pack (Wii or Xbox 360) - $50.00
- Seagate FreeAgent 500GB External USB Hard Drive - $69.00
- RCA 8GB Opal MP3 Video Player - $49.00
- HP Photosmart A526 Photo Printer with 2.4-inch Color LCD - $49.00
Want more? Check out Wally World’s Pre-Holiday online specials that include the Creative Zen 4GB EF MP3 Video Player w/ Bonus Clear Keychain Case for $78.00.
Read More | BlackFriday
Retro Nano TV
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Movies, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
The screen on the iPod nano isn’t exactly huge with its 2-inch display. The Nano TV converts your 3rd generation device into a mini-TV. Designed to look like a TV/VCR player combination, the screen moves to a whopping 2.8 inches, ready to compete with the bigger iPods. Lightweight and compact, pop your nano into the top and it will play through its included speakers. Small enough for traveling, pre-order for £14.99 (~$22.00) for an early January delivery.
Read More | Thumbs Up
Sharp AQUOS Photo Player
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Misc. Tech,
Sharp has two new AQUOS devices, the HN-PP100 and HN-PP150. Each is a cross between a 300 x 300 dpi photo printer and memory card reader. Display your images on your TV in one of their slideshow options or print them. The Photo Player also has an IR receiver for sending those photos to the player as well as an HDMI output. Unfortunately, the player does not have HD capability and can only store the photos if you have a NAS and the HN-PP150 model.
Read More | Akihabara News
