iPhone app performs background checks on your date

Dating a new person has always been risky business. So many questions come to mind before that first date, especially if you’re meeting people at bars or through online dating sites. Intellius hopes to give singles a little piece of mind with an iPhone application called “Date Check” you can use to screen potential dates on-the-go. According to ABC News, this iPhone app has a ‘Sleaze Detector’ that scans your date’s criminal records for major things like sex offenses, assault, battery, or drug possession.  If you’re more interested in your date’s net worth, the app will tell you if the person owns a home, how many rooms it has, and even its property value.  Date Check also scans social networking sites for job status,  education background, birth date, marital status, and other crucial information needed before taking the first step. The app will be relased this fall on the iPhone but Intellius is working on an app for the Blackberry and Android platform too.  Personally, I think this is a fantastic idea, but the $40 per search is a bit of a turn off.  Girls, what do you think of this application? Voice your opinion in the comments section.

(Via Switched)

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Don’t get caught Twittering at work

Some people spend way too much time on social networks during working hours, and some of them end up getting in big trouble or even fired.  Spreadtweet is a great way to hide your Twitter addiction at work because this application looks like a boring Excel spreadsheet. Tweets are displayed in plain text on the sheet, and are even numbered, but the best part is you can also update your Twitter page by typing in the top text box.  The fake spreadsheet is available for PC and Mac users,  so there’s no excuse folks. The New York Times says it only takes seconds to get it up and running, and because it looks so authentic, you’ll be able to fool curious co-workers peering over your shoulder as they walk by your cube. Only problem is this method won’t save you from getting in trouble if your boss has subscribed to your Twitter feed.

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iPod goes Purple for Prince

I like Prince as much as the next guy, but there’s  no way I’m buying a purple Limited Edition Prince Opus iPod Touch for $2,100. You can see a 360-degree view of the Prince Opus here, which is loaded with with a 40-minute movie made by Prince of his 21 Nights at the O2 Arena in London. Only 950 units will be available and the pricey edition will include a luxurious book of Prince’s photographs by Kraken Opus according to Switched. As you can see from the picture above, the back of the iPod is engraved with Prince’s famous symbol while the front is dipped in a princely purple.

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Are your sweaty workouts a danger to your iPhone?

If you’re heading to the gym with an iPhone strapped to your arm, you better think twice about running  an extra 20 minutes on the treadmill. I understand that you want to get your bod in shape for the beach, but please, leave the iPhone at home unless you want to ruin it with your sweat. CNet touched on this topic after a KPRC reporter in Houston investigated consumer complaints that iPhones were being ruined by their sweaty palms. Apparently, sweaty customers are tripping the iPhone’s moisture sensor, and are told by Apple reps that they see these types of complaints all the time. But is Apple doing anything to address the problem? Probably not. When asked if Apple plans to warn consumers about this danger, they were directed to an iPhone 3G manual that says to avoid getting moisture in the device’s openings (headphone jack, connector, etc).  CNet writer David Martin, says the moisture sensors on the iPhone are very accessible at the bottom of the phone, compared to your average handset, which have the sensors located under its removable battery.  This whole mess sounds like a design flaw, and one Apple should address soon. Unfortunately, this type of water damage is not covered by warranty, so if you’re having problems with your phone, you better get a better case that covers any exposed openings, or just leave the device at home when you head to the gym.

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What’s insideTwilight director Catherine Hardwicke’s bag?

I’m obsessed with Twilight, and as you Twilight fans know, the movie will be out this weekend which only means that 75 percent of you will be stuck watching the movie too. To celebrate the momentous occasion, places like Blockbuster, FYE, Borders, Hot Topic, and Wal-Mart are throwing huge DVD relase parties for fans this upcoming Friday so fans can get their copy at midnight (Blockbuster will even have blood drives).

The good news is you don’t have to fight the crowds at midnight to get your Twilight copy, because the movie will be available on-demand at midnight so you can watch it at home while you eat some yummy vampire cupcakes or “I Dare You to Eat Pizza Edward” pizza. Regardless, mark your calendar because this weekend is Twilight weekend, so after you’re done watching the movie, you might want to pick up Catherine Hardwicke’s “Twilight Directors Notebook.” I just got my copy today because I dabble in filmmaking, and it’s facinating to see all the techie gear they used to make the movie.

The book is filled with interesting tidbits about how the movie was made, but I loved the “What’s in Her Bag?” page created by her assistant, Patrick Smith.  Catherine Hardwicke is obviously a Mac girl and always carries her Macbook Pro, her iPhone, a notebook charger that plugs into her car’s cigarette lighter, and a digital camera. Interesting piece of trivia: Hardwicke puts stickers on her Mac to dissuade thieves. Smart Lady.

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Web 2.0 Startup Competition

Eliane from Ubergizmo tipped me off to this awesome opportunity for women entrepreneurs. It seems this is actually a great time to start a company, according to VCs who say Disney, HP, and Microsoft got their start during very tough times. Who knew?

Women 2.0’s goal is to encourage entrepreneurial women by helping them  launch their startups.  The Women 2.0 Pitch 2009 Compeition is open to early-stage ventures around the world, from high growth business ventures in web 2.0 to mobile and biotech, consumer clean tech to consumer hardware. Applying companies must be in beta-stage and have not received significant funding. Teams with at least ONE FEMALE in the founding team are invited to compete for a chance to win one-on-one meeting with Sequoia Capital, three months of office space, PR startegy, and a bunch of other stuff to get you started.

Five startups will be chose to pitch live on Pitch Night, May 7th 2009. Check out the requirements on how to apply, and take your first step towards your new career.

Please pass this along to your lady friends and other ambitious acquaintances you may have.

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Must have iPhone app: TV.com

If you haven’t downloaded the iPhone application for TV.com, then do it now. I just downloaded it after reading in the New York Times that I can watch full-length episodes and short clips of TV shows like Gossip Girl, Ghost Whisperer, and 90210.  The application is free to download, and gives you access to programming from a handful of channels  like Showtime, CW, and CNET.  You can even create a feed of your favorite shows so you always know what’s current. It works great over Wi-Fi and 3G, but if you have EDGE like I do, you’ll be seriously waiting a while for a single show to load.  I didn’t see any ads playing during the video, which is great, although the video quality wasn’t all that even over Wi-Fi. Either way, this is a great (and free) way to watch your favorite shows while you travel or during your commute.

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Fashion Week: LG and Siriano team up again

Do you guys remember the scarf Christian Siriano designed for the the LG Lotus? We wrote about it here, and even made a little video about it here,  and now we hear he will be making yet another accessory for the Lotus which will debut during NY Fashion Week.  The piece is supposed to be more elaborate but we won’t see it until he debuts it at his show under the Tents at Bryant Park where it will be available for consumers to purchase. LG tells us it will be launching an online promotion on February 18th where one lucky winner will win the ultimate fashionista experience. Well post more details soon.

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Incipio duroSHOT iPod touch 2G case

Looks like Incipio is on a roll here with with yet another case release for the iPod touch 2G - this time round it is the duroSHOT that aims to help you part with your money. This revolutionary 3-part carrying case boasts a shock-absorbent super thin silicone lining combined with a rigid, precision molded polycarbonate exterior, offering more than adequate protection against knocks and even occasional drops without nicking your precious iPod touch 2G. You won’t find yourself disabled in any way since the duroSHOT case won’t cut off access to the iPod touch 2G controls. Each $24.99 purchase comes with a surface protector, a cleaning cloth and a video stand. You can choose from Black, White, Magenta, Molina Red and Submarine Yellow colors.

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Incipio rolls out Silicrylic iPod touch 2G case

Are you still wondering just which case to get for your brand new iPod touch 2G? Well, Incipio Technologies has just the thing for you (this is beginning to sound like some sort of 1990s RPG conversation) with the Silicrylic two-part case solution specifically designed for the iPod touch 2G. It brings together both protection with its shock absorbing silicone core alongside a custom fit made from high quality polycarbonate plastic exterior. You won’t find yourself locked out of the iPod touch 2G with the Silicrylic on, since you can still access controls, the touch screen and inputs in a snap. Each $19.99 purchase comes with a video stand for hands free viewing.

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