I wear a diamond ring on my left hand. No, it's not an engagement ring...it's a promise ring that was given to me by my loving boyfriend, proving that he is fully committed to our relationship. Some people think it's really cheesy, but it shows me that he really cares about me, and that marriage is not too far into the distant future.
Sometimes I'm haunted by my old single days...it was definitely not fun weeding out the bad boys! And sometimes, it's difficult to know if a person is single or not. Just because they glance at you or brush up against your shoulder doesn't mean that they're into you.
But, if you're wearing the Singelringen, chances are everyone will know you're single and ready to mingle. The Singelringen is a ring that is meant to be worn by single folk. According to Singelringen.com, the trend began in Scandinavia, and is now spreading around the world. This is the first I've heard about it here in the U.S.
An old press release explains that the outer band is made out of turquoise acrylic melded to a weighty inner silver band. To get that shiny effect, a distinctive crescent shape is cut into the acrylic, allowing the silver to shine through. Each ring also carries a unique number engraved inside the silver band. Apparently, you can register online with this number and communicate with the Singelringen community to try and find your perfect match.
Singelringen is available in four different sizes. Sizes 1 and 2 are common among women and sizes 3 and 4 among men. Each ring sells for $49.
On Friday, I'll be getting my wisdom teeth taken out, so I won't be able to eat solid foods for awhile or even drink alcohol. So, Thursday night I plan on eating sushi and getting my last drink binge in.
But, I've always wanted to learn how to make my own sushi. And now that I have a "loaned" Nintendo DS, I can try out the "Shaberu! DS Ryouri Navi", otherwise known as the Talking DS Cooking Navigator. It contains over 200 Japanese recipes that are voice-activated with pictures. Think of it as a portable Emeril—Japanese style!
According to NewLaunches.com, the program will tell you to "add oil to the pan" and after you say, "Okay" it will give you the next step. I might have a problem though—it doesn't communicate in English! Only Japanese for now. It sells for ~271.43 HKD ($34.90 USD) at liksang.com. I hope Nintendo comes out with the English version soon! I'd love to learn how to make some Japanese dishes. (Buying a cookbook isn't as fun as this!)
Yes, there's a lot of other cellphone news going on this week, and I invite you to check out other top tech blogs to learn about the new Nokia N73 and N93, the luxurious White Pearl and other hotties. I'm going to stick to the stuff I manhandled in Chicago earlier this week and give you some hands-on opinions of the new Motorola RIZR slider.
It's not RAZR-thin, but it's not thick either. Most importantly, it feels solid, and the slide moves very smoothly rather than with a snap or a scratchy feeling.
The user interface is pretty much exactly like most other Motorola phones released in the past few years, but with the improved phone book, so you get multiple numbers per contact automatically. Browsing through pictures feels slow.
The keys have little tactile bumps, but they're small.
That "navigation wheel" is a four-way rocker, not a scroll wheel.
Motorola must have gotten a great deal on soft-touch plastic, because this feels just like the PEBL.
The screen is bright, but not all that high-res.
When you go into camera mode with the two-megapixel camera , the screen rotates so you hold the phone like a camera, and it has left-handed and right-handed options. But the menus *don't* rotate -- so if you go into the menu to, say, change the resolution, you have to turn the phone back upright to work the menu. Clumsy!
If your cell phone isn't crime deterrent, then chances are it can easily be stolen or lost. Then you have to spend weeks collecting your lost phone contacts.
To combat this frustrating situation, Advanced Wireless Solutions announced a portable, universal cellular phonebook backup device, dubbed the Backup-Pal. What's cool about the Back-up Pal is that it doesn't require a computer, software installation, or monthly subscription to a phone carrier's data service.
At 2.75 ounces, it's not as lightweight and ultracompact as the 0.6-ounce CellStik, which is also a cellular phonebook backup device and is already available for purchase on some models.
How it works: the Backup-Pal connects to your cell phone via an adapter that is made for that make and model. Just hold the "backup" button on the device for three seconds, and your cell phone contacts will be instantly stored. And if you happen to lose your phone numbers for some reason, press the "restore" button.
Backup-Pal is powered by 3 AAA batteries and can hold over 1,000 contacts (gee, I have like 20--I guess I don't have many friends!). It supports the following cell phone brands: Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Siemens, Samsung, Motorola, Audiovox, LG, Kyocera, Sanyo, and others.
Expect the Backup-Pal to be available for purchase in September 2006, retailing for $39.99 and $49.99 depending on your cell phone manufacturer.
The company is continuing its unique audio line with the MYSPKR (A-100). The MYSPKR is extremely portable--it fits in the palm of your hand, about the size of a remote control--and features two speakers. To use it, connect the included cable into the line-in jack of your MP3 player, laptop, cell phone, or other media player. It will automatically power once the cable is connected to the source. It doesn't have speaker volume controls, but for something so simple to use, I didn't mind. You'll also find a flip-out stand on the back, which lets you set the MYSPKR securely on a table or desk.
With the help of both Commerce Producer Arielle Rochette and Product Database Manager Gina Suk and their iPods, we were surprised that such a small speaker system could produce good sound. We had the volume set on the iPod to the middle, and wherever you're standing or sitting around the speaker, we were able to hear Jamiroquai's "Canned Heat" quite clearly. If you play it louder, then you'll start to hear some static.
It's powered by 4 AAA batteries, and Saitek claims it lasts up to 20 hours of play. You can also use a DC adapter (not included). The MYSPKR is scratch-, drop-, and dust-resistant, and comes with a protective carry pouch, as you can see here.
Currently, the company is working on final packaging with the launch date TBD. It will most likely sell around $49.95.
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