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

[TC]

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

[Wired]

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

[Engadget]

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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Monster: An Interview with Chris Classic by Doran Gresham

NY GoGo: http://chrisclassic.bandcamp.com/track/ny-gogo

Anytime: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_9Z7YdS7is

My Prayer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hfiQzUvTgE

“When I investigate and when I discover that the forces of the heavens and the planets are within ourselves, then truly I seem to be…

Cee-Lo – #$%& You

Cee-Lo – #$%& You

Cee-Lo Green, you are onto something here

Win tickets to New York International Latino Film Festival!!!

Win tickets to New York International Latino Film Festival!!!

Its summer in NYC.  Everyday is packed with events, BBQs, or  rooftop parties, but we’re excited because Film Festival season is in full swing and we’re giving away tickets to…

New Trailer: EXAM

New Trailer: EXAM

80 Minutes, 8 Candidates, 1 Answer, No Question.

New Video: Jay-Z feat. Lil Wayne – Summer In Brooklyn (Quincy Jones x Cookin Soul Remix)

New Video: Jay-Z feat. Lil Wayne – Summer In Brooklyn (Quincy Jones x Cookin Soul Remix)

Beautiful video and typography.

Belvedere Presents: A Day in the Life of Christian Rich

Belvedere Presents: A Day in the Life of Christian Rich

Belvedere Presents: A Day in the Life of Christian Rich

Featuring N.E.R.D

Download “The Decadence” at christianrichgoods.com

Directed by
Davy Greenberg

Belvedere Presents: A Day in the Life of Christian Rich from Davy Greenberg on Vimeo.

New Video: The Roots – Dear God 2.0

New Video: The Roots – Dear God 2.0

The Roots are back with “Dear God 2.0″, the first single from their newest album How I Got Over. A very reflection Black Thought rhymes his frustration with the Almighty…

New Video: REDMAN – Lookin Fly

New Video: REDMAN – Lookin Fly

Almost one year to the anniversary of the passing of MJ, Redman releases his new single and the video is a tribute to Michael. I love love love it.

RedMan –…

New Music: Jay-Z featuring Swizz Beatz – Ultra

New Music:  Jay-Z featuring Swizz Beatz – Ultra

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New Dwele Album: W.ants W.orld W.omen Preview

New Dwele Album: W.ants W.orld W.omen Preview

We’re not ashamed to see we’re huge “man-fans” of Dwele. He makes great soulful r&b music that dudes can enjoy with their women equally. We excited to hear about the…

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