Archive for February 2009
Crooks & Castles Utility Check Back Pack
From their Spring 2009 Collection comes Crooks & Castles’ Utility Check Backpack ($145) with checkerboard pattern weave and tonal black detailing. Features include suede lower panels, a foam padded back and laptop sleeve.
Gemballa Porsche Mirage GT Carbon Edition
Just in case a stock Porsche Carrera GT isn’t good enough for you, Porsche tuner Gemballa has just released a glimpse of their latest creation, the Gemballa Mirage GT Carbon Edition. Details are limited but we do know that this beast has an output of 670bhp that yields a top speed of 208mph.
Dell Mini 10 Netbook
The Dell Inspiron Mini 10 ($399) is available today on Dell’s website as a pre-order. This netbook sits right between the Dell Mini 9 for those that feel it’s 9-inch screen is too small and the Dell Mini 12 for those that find it’s 12-inch screen is too large. So many choices, isn’t it great?
Audi Shark Concept Wins Desire Design Competition
The Audi Shark is a futuristic two-seater flying concept vehicle with a streamlined design inspired by the world of motorclycles and airplanes. It was designed by Kazim Doku and won the second edition Desire Competition put together Domus Academy and Audi Group. I’ll take one in black if this ever makes it to production!
Tila Tequila Braless and Shopping in L.A.
There’s actually no point to this post besides to share some braless pics of Tila Tequila. I figured you’d all enjoy them since she’s actually looking pretty cute and not her usual alien-self. These were taken during Tila’s shopping spree in Los Angeles on Robertson Boulevard yesterday. Happy Friday!
Focal XS Satellite Speaker System
Focal has been making high-end car audio speakers for years, so when they decided to move into the desktop audio market, it was good news for audiophiles everywhere. The Focal XS Satellite Speaker System ($600) with built-in iPod dock is a compact setup, but don’t let it’s small size fool you. Focal has designed a
Akira Now Available on Blu-ray
Katsuhiro Otomo’s legendary anime film AKIRA is now available in full 1080p HD. The AKIRA Blu-ray will feature visuals from a new Hi-Def transfer made from original materials and include English and Japanese audio and with optional English and Japanese subtitles. In an industry first, the disc will also contain a 192 KHz 24 bit
Karina Nose
On the rise in Japan is actress and model Karina Nose (born February 21, 1984). After appearing on several popular Japanese TV shows like Real Clothes and Love Shuffle, she was spotted by Pepsi marketers and was asked to help promote their Nex soda line. Karina Nose Pepsi Nex Commercial Karina Nose Pics and Photo
Eliza Dushku’s A Doll Commercial
Here’s a sexy commercial with Eliza Dushku promoting her new show, “Dollhouse.” She plays Echo, a member of an underground group of “Actives” — a cross between high-tech call girls (and boys) and secret agents who can be imprinted with any personality and shipped out to do the bidding of powerful clients. Check out her
Audi TT RS Official Photos Leaked
Autoblog has gotten their hands on official pics of the upcoming Audi TT RS which premiers in Geneva next month. Available in both coupe and cabriolet body styles, the TT RS gets aggressive front and rear fascias, slightly larger front air vents, LED driving lamps, twin-spoked alloy wheels and a fixed rear spoiler. Both are
DC Pure Plaza S Skate Shoes
Thrash through the day in these performance-worthy DC Pure Plaza S ($70) technical skate shoes. Super suede upper (a superior version of suede that is 50% more durable while maintaining grip and feel) in a supportive skate style with ventilating perforations, reinforced stitching for protection, DC logo detail and matching or contrasting overlays.
Round 1 Win at GameStop’s Street Fighter IV National Tournament
This past Saturday (February 21, 2009), GameStop and Capcom held the first official Street Fighter IV National Tournament in the U.S. With over 2,400 GameStop locations around the country, it’s the largest Street Fighter IV tournament to date, and possibly the largest Street Fighter tournament ever. Street Fighter IV National Tournament Details Round 1 store
Ricoh-CX1 Offers HDR Photos in a Point-and-Shoot
HDR (high dynamic range) photography has been a tool of DSLR photographers for years now, but Ricoh is bringing it to the masses with the CX1 ($430). The CX1′s “dynamic range double shot” mode takes two images nearly simultaneously with different exposures, then combines them automatically to present the best bits of both. The CX1
Street Fighter IV Visa Card
Capcom USA isn’t holding back with their promotion of Street Fighter IV, which is already been called the Best Fighting Game of Year by all major gaming magazines and websites. They’ve held launch parties, released commercials and now their latest eye grabber is a Street Fighter IV Visa card. The card will provide 15% discount
Audrina Partridge Hosts Fila’s Fall 2009 Collection Launch Party
Audrina Partridge showed up at The Bank Nightclub at the Bellagio Resort in a low cut black dress and heels, to host Fila’s Fall 2009 Collection Launch Party. She looked great, but personally, I think she should have been rocking the Fila’s instead of just holding them for display.
Kanye West: The Ego Has Landed
Details magazine couldn’t pick a better title for their interview with Kanye West. “The Ego Has Landed” pretty much says it all. Put this in the magazine: There’s nothing more to be said about music. I’m the f—ing end-all, be-all of music. I know what I’m doing. I did 808s in three weeks. I got
T.I., Featuring Justin Timberlake, Dead and Gone
Even with jail time looming over T.I., he still manages to put out a great video with Justin Timberlake. Rob Knox, one of the producers, expresses his feelings into creating the song. We were like, this guy’s going through a lot with his whole court case situation and his best friend dyin’, and everything in
iPhone Concept by Rodolphe Desmare
With rumors of a new iPhone soon, artists like Rodolphe Desmare have taken matters into their own hands and are releasing concepts of what it could possibly look like. His focus is around an iChat audio and video conferencing feature which would be an amazing addition. The black trim and detail seems to be lifted
Rocksmith Boombox Windbreaker
Protect yourself from wind chill and rain in style with the Rocksmith Boombox Windbreaker from their Spring 2009 Collection. Made from 100% Polyester. Available in Black and Silver.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
If the Superbowl teaser footage wasn’t enough to whet your appetite for transforming robots, the full-length Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen teaser footage is now available online. Michael Bay really knows how to direct an action movie!
Custom Street Fighter IV Arcade Stick for Xbox 360
The first deliveries of Street Fighter IV begin tomorrow, and I can’t wait to pick up my copy from Game Stop. Many of you are also on the waiting list for the Mad Catz Street Fighter IV Arcade Sticks, but my suggestion is to build you own! Using genuine Street Fighter cabinet parts available from
Chocoolate Clothing in Hong Kong
After lunch we stopped by Chocoolate, located in the Langham Place where we’re staying. Launched in 2006, Chocoolate is an apparels brand in Hong Kong focusing on creating a fun shopping environment for trendsetters. They have some unique collabs under their belt with American brands like The Simpsons, Burger King, and most recently Mini USA.
Dim Sum in Hong Kong is Amazingly Good and Cheap
Hong Kong is the king when it comes to dim sum. I live in San Francisco where there are some great good dim sum places, but they seriously can’t hold a candle to the master chefs here in Hong Kong. Everything is just tastier, fresher, and higher in quality. I don’t know what they put
In Search of Roast Goose in Mongkok, Kowloon
I’ve made it a point to find myself a plate of roast goose in Hong Kong. Last time I was here, I had no idea there was such a thing. I’ve eaten my fair share of fabulous roast duck (especially since I literally grew up in a Chinese restaurant), but I’ve never had roast goose.
