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Facebook Crosses 300 Million Users. Oh Yeah, And They Just Went Cash Flow Positive.

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Facebook has two very big pieces of news that they announced today at TechCrunch50. The first: They have crossed 300 million users worldwide now, extending their lead as the biggest social network. The second: They are now cash flow positive.…

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Panelfly Mobile Comic Reader iPhone Application

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The smart new iPhone application from Panelfly fills the digital void for comic book fans with a mobile platform for purchasing, storing and viewing comics.

An all-encompassing reader app—currently the only one of its kind available via iTunes—it includes a mobile store…

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Man Toys: Elementum Watches

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Finland-based Elementum series originally released earlier this year in the US but will enjoy a full release in fall of 2009 in select countries. The collection features three different model, the Elementum Aqua, Elementum Terra and Elementum Ventus. Each style has…

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Apple, Record Labels Diverge Over Next-Generation Full-Album Music Format

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Apple and the major labels are squaring off  for a major battle this fall with competing formats for delivering the latest innovation in digitial music. Full albums will come with a cornucopia of digital extras — at least that’s the…

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Things I want but don’t need: Ceramic Speakers by Joey Roth

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Designer Joey Roth (of Sorapot fame) recently sent us images of his sharp-looking new speakers, which soft-launched at Nooka’s pop-up store at Den in NYC (see details below). Made from porcelain, wood and cork, Roth chose the materials not only for the…

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Make Remixes On Your iPhone

[NME]

“There’s an app for that.” Apple’s answer to a million retarded questions, like ‘how can I pretend to drink a non-existent beer?’ or ‘can i make my phone simulate flatulence?”

Now Steve’s Jobsworths have finally addressed a question worth answering, namely…

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The best iPhone application yet – Nearest Tube

The future is now.

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We were curious about the technology behind an application like this, and what else you could do with it.

For a few years, researchers have been experimenting with augmented reality — essentially, taking a live picture and overlaying…

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The “best” headphone sound system in the world

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CNET has some choice words for the $4,500 Woo Audio WES amplifier and the $2,410 Stax SR-007Mk2 headphone combo — namely, it’s the world’s best headphone sound money can buy. Far be it for us to argue, but given the steep cost…

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NYC: Come out to the Peter Hadar show tonight

NYC: Come out to the Peter Hadar show tonight

We’re sponsoring so you better show up

MUSICVISION PHOENIX – 20 tracks that changed our lives by Guillaume Delaperriere

MUSICVISION PHOENIX – 20 tracks that changed our lives by Guillaume Delaperriere

Filmaker Guillaume Delaperriere  looks into the 20 tracks that have changed the lives of the  band members of one of our favourite bands of 2009, Phoenix.  Everyone loves a backstory.

01-Blue…

Deborah Jordan Presents: The Light

Deborah Jordan Presents: The Light

Deborah Jordan’s album The Light is the equivalent of a smooth glass of Chianti. The album gives off the feeling of coming off a long day of work and falling into…

New Video: J*Davey – Get Together

New Video: J*Davey – Get Together

Another sexy one from J*Davey. Enjoy.

NYC: Peter Hadar + Dynasty Electric @ Joes Pub March 11

NYC: Peter Hadar + Dynasty Electric @ Joes Pub March 11

Peter Hadar & Dynasty Electric prepare you for their show this Thursday, March 11, 11:30pm, at Joe’s Pub. Get your tickets:

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New Video: Dam-Funk – Mirrors

New Video: Dam-Funk – Mirrors

When I first heard Dam-Funk I brushed him off as a novelty act that was over using synthesizers trying to “bring the 80s back”. I was a little reluctant given…

New Trailer: Iron Man 2

New Trailer: Iron Man 2

This will be fun.

New Music: After The Smoke “Typical Weekend”

New Music: After The Smoke “Typical Weekend”

This is the first leak from After The Smoke’s “Under The Influence EP”, set to be released on March 30th via iTunes.  Typical Weekend is an infectious track, which is sure to…

The One SXSW Film You Must See

The One SXSW Film You Must See

In the summer of 2006, I was hanging out downtown after work and stumbled into a movie theatre to watch anything. By the look of the poster for 13 Tzameti,…

New Video: OK Go – This Too Shall Pass

New Video: OK Go – This Too Shall Pass

Although I can’t name one OK GO song, I’m happy that they are serious about making awesome videos. This will be nominated for a music video award before its all…

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