Drew Barrymore Announces Engagement on Facebook (or Not?) [UPDATED]
Update: According to other sources, Drew Barrymore is not engaged. The Facebook status update still seems to be real, but as we’ve said, it doesn’t always reflect the true state of affairs.
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Well, why not? Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter are becoming celebrities’ favorite hangouts, so it’s only logical to see a popular actress like Drew Barrymore publicly announce her engagement on Facebook before anywhere else.
If you’ve been following Drew’s love life, you know that her fiancé is most probably Justin Long, star of Apple’s popular “I’m a Mac” series of ads, whom Drew’s been dating for quite some time now. If this is not another case of a hacked celeb account (it has happened in the past), we can only wish Drew and her fiancé all the best.
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GRAMMYS: Marilyn Manson’s camel toe is freakishly life-like
Here’s Lady GaGa at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards Sunday night where she pushed the boundaries of sexual perception or whatever the hell you call the outcome of eating a bucket of acid then wearing Superman’s crystal computer as… …read full story
Motorola Backflip spotted in the wilds of China
Motorola’s Backflip has yet to springboard itself over to AT&T, but those who call China home can hop on the bandwagon right away. Said phone — which sports a full touchscreen and a physical QWERTY thanks to the horizontal clamshell design — is now available from Moto’s Chinese portal for 4,298 Chinese yuan (in unlocked form), which translates to right around $630. While the rest of the world awaits the phone’s launch later this quarter, you can hit up Mobile.163.com for a downright beautiful gallery of in the wild shots. Go on, it’s safe. We think.
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Armatix pistol / wristwatch combo tells time… to stay put
Armatix has apparently been working on its so-called “smartgun” concept for quite a while, but it’s now finally shown up at the Shooting Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT, naturally) with its first actual product: a .22-caliber pistol that relies on a wristwatch as a safety. As you can probably figure out, the gun will only unlock itself when its in close proximity to the watch, which sends a “wireless arming signal” that, of course, also activates some green LEDs for good measure. Previous incarnations of the company’s concept also relied on a fingerprint ID as an additional safety, but that seems to have been left off this production model, which will run €7,000 (or $9,700) when it starts shipping next month.
Armatix pistol / wristwatch combo tells time… to stay put originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Inhabitat’s Week in Green: turbines, rubber circuits, and cola-powered cars
Sure, the iPad happened this week, but we also caught sight of several hot green gadgets and clean tech innovations this week that stand to shape the future of green consumer technology.
First off, design star Philippe Starck brought haute design to clean tech with two novel designs for home wind turbines. Starck’s high-profile products have made him a household name, so we’re interested to see if his latest creations kick off a trend towards “designer” wind power.
We were also impressed by researchers at Princeton University who recently found a way to integrate piezoelectric chips into flexible, durable rubber-based circuits. We’ve seen piezo power sources before, but applications for the new chips are sure to put bounce in your step: energy generating shoes, movement-powered microsurgical devices, and self-charging pacemakers are right around the corner.
Interest in green transportation is building as Florida rides high on the government’s recently announced grants for high speed rail — the sunshine state is set to blaze a trail with $1.25 billion in funding. And for those with a soda habit, Takara Tomy’s cola-powered RC car is one sweet ride. The biobattery-powered car can convert any sugary liquid to energy, so pour in some Jolt and you’re good to go.
Finally, love it or hate it — the launch of Apple’s iPad has dominated the newswires all week. While we appreciate the device’s toxin-free, recyclable construction and impressive battery life, we have to ask: is it really green?
Inhabitat’s Week in Green: turbines, rubber circuits, and cola-powered cars originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Stephen Colbert Shows Off iPad at The Grammys [VIDEO]
Just when you thought the iPad hype may be winding down, Stephen Colbert opened up The Grammys by pulling out the new Apple device instead of an envelope to present the show’s award for “Song of the Year.”
Colbert then jokingly turned to Jay-Z and said, “Did you not get one of these in your gift bag?” and asked his own daughter, also in attendance, if she finally thought he was cool. He then presented the award for “Song of the Year” to Beyonce and the team for “Single Ladies.” Kanye is surely applauding somewhere.
Update: Here’s a video of Colbert’s iPad:
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Stephen Colbert has an iPad… (video)
digg_url = ‘http://digg.com/apple/Stephen_Colbert_takes_out_an_iPad_at_the_Grammys’; …and he took it to the 52nd Annual Grammys. Nice product placement, Apple. Video of the whole thing after the break. Say, what kind of pocket did that come out of?
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