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Your Black Friday Shopping Guide For Steals & Deals

For those of you plotting out your plan of attack for next week, Gizmodo published “Black Friday Deals: The Only List You Need,” running down a variety of available steals and deals on electronics for you diehard deal finders.
November 21st, 2009 | DIGITAL NEWS, Everything Else, Gadgets, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

“Podium Finish” - Review Of Forza 3

Racing games, for many, aren’t user friendly outside of Mario-Kart. Sim-racing franchises like Forza and Gran Turismo are popular with car nuts and basement dwellers alike. Still, they mostly boast unapologetic learning curves that push newcomers away. It’s refreshing that Forza 3, the latest Xbox...
November 21st, 2009 | Gadgets, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

Video: Michael Jordan’s “Last Shot” x NBA 2K10

The only man alive who can possibly feel Byron Russell’s pain would be Bill Buckner. He’s one of the few others I can think of who will never live down his one not-so-shining moment in sports history, having been maligned and defined by it. But hell, I’m of the understanding that Bostonians...
November 15th, 2009 | AUDIO, Gadgets, MUSIC, STRAY SHOTS, Videos | Read More

Lady Gaga x My Little Pony

Well, isn’t that special? © The Church Lady Apparently the artist & designer, Mari Kasurinen, is pretty famous for replicating entertainers and celeb figures. I think I’ll try to cop my niece one as a stocking stuffer.
November 6th, 2009 | Everything Else, Gadgets, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

Video: Scratch The Ultimate DJ (Inside The Lab)

Not allowing Jay-Z & Eminem to create a monopoly with DJ Hero, Genuis Products is upping the ante and taking Hip-Hop back to the essence with Scratch: The Ultimate DJ. With credible contributors in Quincy Jones III and Mixmaster Mike, the game utilizes two pieces of real DJ equipment, the Numark...
November 4th, 2009 | AUDIO, Gadgets, Videos | Read More

“Switchin’ Speeds Like Bruce Lee”: NFS Shift Review

The Need for Speed series had some of the best arcade racing games out in its heyday. Then the franchise fell from grace with an annual slew of uninspired street racers. EA realized that something had to give when they put out Need for Speed: Shift its latest release. So while NFS Shift is a reboot,...
October 25th, 2009 | Gadgets, REVIEWS, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

For The Free: NBA Live 10 For Xbox

It’s that time again. Time for more freebies. This time around we’ve got one free Xbox copy of EA Sports NBA Live 10. It’s in the game and it’s about to be yours, snitches!
October 24th, 2009 | CONTESTS & GIVEAWAYS, Gadgets, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

Kush Support: “Because Your Breasts Need A Natural Rest”

Hi there. You may remember me from such posts as the Shake Weight and the Neckline Slimmer. I’m here to present another gem.
October 18th, 2009 | Everything Else, GENERAL, Gadgets, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

Video: T-Pain Auto-Tune’s Obama

Auto-Tune was developed, I’m not sure how long ago… but apparently there was a time in this country, when in order to become a singer you had to know how to sing. Wierd right? That’s not the case anymore, thanks to Auto-Tune. - Jimmy Kimmel A lot of truth spoken in jest right there....
October 4th, 2009 | Gadgets, SMOKE BREAK, TV/Movies, Videos | Read More

Today’s Timewaster: Timbaland’s Beaterator (ll)

No, it’s not a long lost cousin to the shake weight. Instead it’s a hip-hop game/app made for the iPhone and PSP. Rockstar Games hired Timbaland as the front man for this enterprising project. Aside from getting paid, Timbo produced some sounds exclusive to the program that users can...
October 3rd, 2009 | AUDIO, Gadgets, MUSIC, SMOKE BREAK, STRAY SHOTS, Videos | Read More

Video: NBA 2K10 Gameplay Footage

With the upcoming release of NBA 2K10 on October 6th, 2K Sports has released this video of gameplay footage. Gamers, get ready because it’s new, improved & it’s all here.
September 25th, 2009 | Gadgets, SMOKE BREAK, Videos | Read More

“Cape & Cowl” - Review Of Batman: Arkham Asylum

Let’s face it, superhero games have been ass save for a few titles. Most don’t do a good job of emulating the protagonist’s powers. Moreover they’re usually rushed to release alongside their film counterpart. Batman: Arkham Asylum was already on the road to success by avoiding these trappings...
September 22nd, 2009 | Gadgets, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

“Males Shouldn’t Be Jealous…”

I never wanted an iPhone, but this case made me give my Pre the side eye for quick second.  Case Mate made this case for the iPhone which comes equipped with a card holder on the back.  Perfect for travel and nights out. 
September 17th, 2009 | Everything Else, Gadgets, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

Video: DJ Hero’s Daft Punk Trailer

Video Games - E3 2009 - Video Game Trailers As if Activision’s DJ Hero hadn’t covered the majority of its demographic bases before the 10.27 release date, they just released this trailer featuring Daft Punk.
September 16th, 2009 | Gadgets, SMOKE BREAK, Videos | Read More

Introducing iTunes 9

Apple complemented the introduction of its new iPods with the release of its popular music and media manager, iTunes 9. Aside from sporting a redesigned App Store layout and improved synchronization options with
September 14th, 2009 | DIGITAL NEWS, EDUTAINMENT, GENERAL, Gadgets, SMOKE BREAK | Read More