Mutewatch wrists-on: stay on-task with good vibrations (video)

Mutewatch wrists-on: stay on-task with good vibrations (video):

No, the picture above isn't some modernized Power Ranger's wrist communicator. This is the Mutewatch, and we've been intrigued since we first laid eyes on it over a year ago. At a glance, it looks akin to a rubber fashion bracelet, which could make its $260 price tag a shocker. But with the right touch or flick it reveals itself to be much more. The Stockholm-based start-up behind it, dubbed Mutewatch AB, envisions the device serving as "time management tool" for setting quick wrist-felt vibrating reminders during the course of the day. Think Growl, but on your wrist. The wristwatch lacks a dial and crystal, and instead has an angled, touch-sensitive section for a face with hidden LEDs, an ambient light sensor, a motion sensor and a vibrating motor for alarms. We've spent some time using a near-final unit seeing what it would be like silently manage our days, and it's all laid out just past the break.

Gallery: Mutewatch hands-on

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iPhone 5 / 4S placeholders pop up at Cincinnati Bell, questionable specs in tow

iPhone 5 / 4S placeholders pop up at Cincinnati Bell, questionable specs in tow:

It looks like the iPhone speculation train is gaining steam on the way to its final destination, and this time it's flying by Cincinnati Bell's pre-paid service, i-Wireless. A helpful tipster sent in the above screenshot of an iPhone 5 placeholder, accompanied by a $639.99 price tag and a handful of specs: 32GB, 4-inch screen and 4G data speeds. Our friends over at TUAW have also procured a screenshot (after the break) from the same site, displaying a $99.99 16GB iPhone 4S, sporting a 5MP camera, 3.5-inch screen and an A5 processor. Of course, there's also a chance these are just placeholders, but we're hoping Tuesday's announcement will bear dual fruits, nonetheless.



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Sony PS Vita caps 3G downloads at 20MB, encourages extensive mini play

Sony PS Vita caps 3G downloads at 20MB, encourages extensive mini play:

Just two months to go, and gamers of the Sony persuasion can get their thumbs-on the PS Vita. While we were getting comfy with the available list of this PSP successor's dos and don'ts, out comes further info to rain on our anticipated PlayStation Suite parade. According to a report from ASCII, game downloads over 3G connections will be limited to a max of 20MB. What does that mean for you, prospective buyer? Well, kiss that 500 - 600 strong library of PSP titles goodbye, and say hello to a catalog of minis. Sure, you could always hook up to some decent WiFi to purchase and play those old favorites uninterrupted, but that kind of defeats this portable's on-the-go design. Rest assured, this download cap could still change before the handheld launches in the US and UK. And anyway, you didn't think you were going to get far on that three to five hour charge, now did you?

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Still awake? There's a Chumby FunBox app for that

Still awake? There's a Chumby FunBox app for that:

The FunBox is a bedside alarm clock but it's also a widget-running Chumby, which means it'll let you check your twitter feeds, load up a track on Pandora or do other inappropriately stimulating activities right before catching some Zs. The device has just passed through the FCC and its paperwork reveals a 3.5-inch (possibly resistive) touch screen, a 454MHz processor, 1GB DDR memory, SD card slot and a USB port for an external drive. We couldn't tell you price or availability at this stage, but with top smartphones increasingly coming with night dock accessories the FunBox is hardly likely to find a guaranteed perch beside our pillow.

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Hitachi glasses-free 3D technology lets you view weird chicken things from multiple angles

Hitachi glasses-free 3D technology lets you view weird chicken things from multiple angles:

We might not have chosen the above weird baby chick to pitch our autostereoscopic technology to the world, but at least it makes for some memorable imagery. The hatchling is a 3D image generated by projectors, overlayed on top of a real world object, which can be viewed by multiple people at multiple angles without the need for 3D glasses. Built-in sensors detect the viewer's positions and adjust the viewing angle accordingly. Of course, this isn't the first time we've seen this sort of technology -- heck, this isn't even the first time we've seen this sort of thing from Hitachi, but the company says it's continually getting better, with a marked depth resolution improvement over a technology shown off this time last year at CEATEC. The company is looking to implement the technology for both digital signage and entertainment purposes, eventually revolutionizing the way the world looks at 3D baby chickens.

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Cover Your Toes In Expensive Lace! [Fashion]

Cover Your Toes In Expensive Lace! [Fashion]:

If you're looking for a way to "sex up" your feet, allow us to introduce you to an interesting new product: Half Pretties! They are basically lingerie for your feet, and they will… ummm… cover up your disgusting toes? Or something? Here's how the website describes them: More »

Jeff Conaway's Cause of Death -- Heart Problems, Pneumonia

Jeff Conaway's Cause of Death -- Heart Problems, Pneumonia:

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Jeff Conaway died from multiple causes, from Aortic valve problems to pneumonia ... this according to the L.A. County Coroner. And, the Coroner says, his death at 60 was an accident.

Among the causes

-- Septic Emboli ... an infected arterial blockage
-- Aortic Valve Endocarditis ... heart valve infection
-- Coronary Artery Disease
-- Pneumonia
-- Encephalopathy ... brain disorder resulting from drug overdoses

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I Would Do Anything For Love/My iPhone [Diary]

I Would Do Anything For Love/My iPhone [Diary]:

Anyone with a phone will laugh and tell you they're addicted to it, but this whole addiction thing is beginning to look like it's a lot more serious than we all thought. Earlier this week, in the New York Times, author Martin Lindstrom laid out his case that we might actually feel something like love for our mobile devices. He explains what his research has shown: More »

Slow Cooker Main Dishes: Easy Spicy Thai Slow Cooker Chicken

Slow Cooker Main Dishes: Easy Spicy Thai Slow Cooker Chicken:

4.19 / 5 Stars | 14 Reviews

by jescookin

"It's so easy to make spicy, Thai-inspired chicken in the slow cooker. Just mix together an Asian-style salad dressing, a couple of Asian condiments, and a little peanut butter, and slowly cook the chicken in the sauce. "

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Sandwiches: Barbeque Seitan and Black Bean Burritos

Sandwiches: Barbeque Seitan and Black Bean Burritos:

4.47 / 5 Stars | 28 Reviews

by Philip Blum

"Cooked rice and barbecue sauce are combined with a heavenly mixture of cooked seitan, onions, scallions and hot, hot chili peppers. The filling is spooned into flour tortilla, and when all ten are wrapped and ready, they 're baked with additional barbecue sauce."

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