Blooming Tea for Valentine’s

OK, so this post might not contain any references to circuitry or electronics, but I’m pretty sure a fair amount of science and hard work was put in to get the Aloha Blooming Tea come out right each time you pour some hot water inside. The tea bloom itself will definitely bring images of a grass hula skirt to anyone who sees it in action, while the white Jasmine belt infuses a rich flavor for those cosy afternoons with your girlfriend. Each bloom costs $3 and there are many other blooms to choose from if the Aloha bloom is not your cup of tea (pun not intended). Looks like a pretty good Valentine’s Day gift idea to me.

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V-Moda Earphones, Valentine’s Gift Idea

 Reviewing the VIBE Duo noise-isolating dual-use headphone/headset has been a joy for me, because I love music and I love good sound.  The fact that they also include a microphone that you can utilize for taking calls and control your music functions with your iPhone, hands-free, makes them even more of a treasure.

I was further impressed with the choice to design this set with fabric cables (think less tangles and longer use) and the nice touch of having them colored red for the upcoming holiday. 

Valentine’s gifts can be hard to come up with, and red is a color many use to symbolize that the gift they are giving to that special someone is out of love.  They also use neat names like Gunmetal Rouge (to match the new green and Red Special Edition iPod nano and shuffle being released) and Midnight Blue, and this calls out to my gadget-loving side. Read more

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San Francisco: Gems or Gadgets?

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Best Valentine’s Day Geek Shirt Eva!

Not sure what to buy your Valentine? How about a something that literally shows him/her how they light up your life–or shirt–when they’re in the room. Think Geek got all, mushy on us with a pair of LED shirts that have a heart meter. Gamers know the lifeline meter all too well, and the 8-bit shirt is something like that. You basically buy one for yourself, and one for your lover. When he/she is near, the shirt lights up. When he/she ditches you to go play games, your little heart meter is reduced to only two and a half pixelated hearts. I guess this is supposed to remind him/her that being far from his/her loving embrace breaks your heart, or that you’re both dorks who desperately need cool friends. Whatevs, we won’t judge you, but if you want to show your true geek colors go order yours now before the rest of the geekdom discovers them.

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Clock Dipped in Raspberry Color for <3 Day

Everyone’s favorite alarm clock just got a makeover to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The not-so-sweet in the morning alarm clock runs and hides from you as you struggle to find the snooze button. It’s a genius idea for those who have trouble waking up in the AM, especially if you have trouble getting to school or work on time. You can actually find Clocky in other colors, but the new Raspberry hue is seriously sweet!  You can find Clocky over at Nanda Home for $50.

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Is Technology “the Other Woman” in Your Man’s Life?

A timely report came out today about experts addressing what they now call “technology overload.” I say timely, because it’s close to Valentine’s Day and you know, technology always gets blamed for making “WoW widows” out of some, or Crackberry addicts out of others. It’s your typical “you might be an tech addict if you…” article that is careful not to label everyone as a “addict” per se, but instead resorts to language that suggests you might be too plugged in. John O’Neill, Director of Addiction Services at the Menninger Clinic in Houston, TX, says those who spend unhealthy amounts of time checking email, surfing the web, or texting on their phone are at risk of ruining their relationships with others. This obsessive behavior is now labeled as an addiction by psychologists, much like alcoholism, and drug abuse, because it’s socially damaging to the person. Socially damaging indeed. One of the tell-tale signs of tech overload includes resorting to email or texting to avoid face-to-face interaction with others. But what else is an indication that you might be an addict:

• Spending more time tending to email or surfing the Web than with friends or family
• Inability to be without a cell phone, or computer for too long
• Paying more attention to gadgets than your surroundings (accidents happen this way)

What’s funny is that no one can really say when technology overload becomes an addiction or if it’s the same thing. I see these articles all the time, but are they talking about extreme cases like when parents neglect their kids to play video games or are they talking about the average Joe who happens to have a demanding job that requires him to check his Blackberry every minute.

I guess what upsets me is that these type of articles tend to be vague, and make us worry about nothing.

I can honestly say I’ve done all of the above, not because I’m addicted, but because it’s convenient. I mean, who hasn’t called or texted someone in the next room, because it was easier to do than getting off your chair. Do I spend too much time online? Sure, but that’s part of my job. Have I listened to my iPod while I’m out running oblivious to my surroundings (ok, not safe but it happens)? Who hasn’t. I think it’s time the good Doctors came up with some concrete evidence or at least narrow their addiction labeling down just a little bit more.

It all kinda makes me wonder what they said in the past about people’s obsession with records/CDs, television, or phone use. Should people who recognize that technology is now a huge part of our lives be labeled as tech addicts? What do you think?

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Dell/Microsoft Launch (PRODUCT) RED Series

Bono launched the (PRODUCT) RED campaign on Oprah in October of 2006. This year, the megastar joined Bill Gates and Michael Dell as they launched a new line of Dell products to benefit the (PRODUCT) RED campaign. Curiously, all these RED products are being launched just in time for February’s red madness, which usually celebrates Valentine’s day. If you’re planning to get your sweetie a RED Dell to celebrate your love, check out your options:

• XPS M1530 and M1330 notebooks (starting price is $1,149) loaded with a (PRODUCT) RED themed Windows Vista Ultimate edition. A $50 donation goes to the Global fund. 
• XPS One  (starting at $1,599)machine loaded with a (PRODUCT) RED themed Windows Vista Ultimate
  edition. A $80 donation goes to the Global fund.
• 948 All-in-One Printer ($149). A $5 donation goes to the Global Fund.

I love the (PRODUCT) RED themed Windows Vista Ultimate edition. That thing looks HOT! Although, I’m not sure how I’d feel about seeing RED all the time.

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It’s a Purse, No it’s a Laptop Bag

Delight.com the place for all things chic is featuring the beautiful Persida Lapsac bag by Nanda Home tote bag. This bag is for girls who hate laptop bags that look like laptop bags. This stylish oversized bag has a padded zipper front that can hold your Macbook, and as the site says, this bag is perfect when you’re traveling. Now you don’t have to carry a bag for your notebook, and another for your magazines and snacks. The cotton tote features a very feminine pink lace pattern in the front, is roomy enough to hold all the stuff you need on a daily basis.

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Sony VAIO goes Red for Valentines

I suppose if I had to choose between pink gadgets or red ones, I’d choose red anytime. Red is a beautiful color, and Sony made a great choice by releasing the Red Collection just in time for Valentine’s Day. The bundle includes a gorgeous VAIO CR Notebook in Sangria red, a matching case and mouse, and a Dooney & Burke keychain with three dangling hearts. The Sony VAIO CR notebook packs an Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor, Windows Vista, a 200GB hard drive, a built-in webcam, and a CD/DVD burner. It all will be available for pre-sale on January 24 for $999 over at SonyStyle.com. Just one more thing to add to your Valentine’s Day gift list.

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Apple Celebrates Valentine’s Day with Pink iPod Nano

Valentine’s Day is only three weeks away, and companies are celebrating by releasing the same gadgets in pink or red hues. Apple just introduced a rosy colored iPod nano in an 8GB capacity. Nothing else has changed on this tiny player, but if your boyfriend plans to surprise you on Valentine’s Day with a new pink iPod, he’ll have to shell out$199.  The pink iPod now joins the the RED, black, green, blue, and silver nanos also available in 8GB capacities.

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