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Porn Star Belladonna Picks Top Sex Tech: Lelo Sex Toys

by Ben Chertoff on February 7, 2009 at 06:12 PM


Many of our writers could tell you about the latest sex toys, but wouldn't you much rather here it from the lovely and ebullient adult star Belladonna? As our roving reporter at the AVN Expo in Vegas, she's given us glimpses into some of the most interesting tech for your most intimate moments. Here's yet another of her excellent missives from the show.

In this video, we learn that when sleek design meets naughty applications, the results can be satisfying, to say the least. Lelo's line of female sex toys combine extremely high-quality construction with a design aesthetic straight out of the Apple store. It's no wonder that they're a favorite of adult film stars such as Stoya, Jenna Haze and our fearless reporter, who takes us on a tour of Lelo's latest line. Check out the video after the break.

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Porn Star Belladonna Picks Top Sex Tech: We-Vibe

by Ben Chertoff on January 17, 2009 at 12:01 AM


CES wasn't the only convention packed with gadgets this January: The AVN Adult Entertainment Expo, which takes place alongside CES every year, was filled with the latest lovemaking technology from wireless iPod pleasure enhancers to adult videos in HD and 3-D. We teamed up with adult entertainment icon (and AVN Awards official presenter) BellaDonna to check out the new sex toys for 2009. First up: We-Vibe, a high-quality, rechargeable vibrator for women that can be worn during the act. Check out the video after the break to watch BellaDonna's report.

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OhMiBod Unveils First Wireless Vibrator for the iPod

by Ben Chertoff on January 15, 2009 at 11:27 PM

OhMiBod, the folks behind the world's first iPod-enabled vibrator, rolled out another first at this year's Adult Entertainment Expo: A wireless iPod-enabled vibrator. The system uses a discreet transmitter to sync a vibrator (available in a full palette of Nano-matching colors) to a user's favorite playlist. No wires means one can slide one's iPod into a docking system while sliding into bed. And should anyone get bored of their playlist, all of OhMiBod's products work independently -- just like a regular vibrator. Watch the video for a demonstration.

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Cisco Streams Your Media Anywhere

by Ben Chertoff on January 15, 2009 at 10:42 PM


Cisco unveiled at CES a system of routers, players and a central media hub that sucks all your digital content into one place, and then lets you spit it out anywhere over your home network -- or even the Internet. Unlike other streaming media systems such as Sonos, Cisco's Linksys-branded products use a massive, centralized storage device (called the Media Hub) to store content, and because the system is connected to your home network, it can stream internet radio and let you access your files over the 'net. Best feature: All those iTunes songs you've purchased -- they'll work on the Cisco system. Check out the video for the details.

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What's Your Favorite Sexy Craigslist Ad, Joanna Angel?

by Ben Chertoff on January 9, 2009 at 07:36 PM

If you've ever wondered about the best way to spice up your sex ads on Craigslist, then man, do we have the video for you. Luckily for all of us, adult film actress and entrepreneur Joanna Angel took a few minutes from her busy schedule at the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo in Las Vegas (which happens every year alongside CES) to discuss, in somewhat NSFW language, the listings that turned her on the most. Check out the video after the break for some hot tips and the only time you'll ever hear the phrase "DP'd" on Switched ever.

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Adult Film Star Jesse Lee Picks the Sexiest Cell Phones of 2008

by Ben Chertoff on December 23, 2008 at 09:44 PM

They're sleek, they've got buttons and they vibrate: What's not sexy about a cell phone? From the LG Chocolate 3 to the BlackBerry Storm to the iPhone, 2008's most hyped handsets are something about which BurningAngel's Jessie Lee has some strong opinions. In the words of Switched.com's video producer Benjamin Chertoff, "I've finally directed a film that truly helps better society -- and humanity as a whole." Watch, and be moved - one vibration at a time. For more thoughts on true gadget love, check out what other adult film stars had to say about their gadgets.

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MacGyver: "I can't even log-on to a computer without getting hurt."

by Ben Chertoff on September 24, 2008 at 01:15 PM




In a world gone digital... who will save us from the massive crowd of evil-yet-easily-overpowered henchmen lurking around every corner of the Internet? It certainly WON'T be 'MacGyver's' Richard Dean Anderson or the perennially pony-tailed Steven Seagal. As they both candidly admit to Switched's cameras, neither knows how to use a computer. Looks like the geeks win after all.

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Your Gadgets Are Tracking You....

by Ben Chertoff on July 30, 2008 at 05:01 PM



Used to be, homing devices were the domain of James Bond and similar ilk. No more: In fact, chances are, you're carrying a GPS-enabled tracking device in your pocket. For at least two years, cell phones have been the largest application of GPS chips, and now, finally, we can use them to do our own sleuthing -- even if it's to find the nearest watering hole.
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Mo Rocca Invades the National Text-Messaging Championships (Video)

by Ben Chertoff on July 11, 2008 at 12:02 PM


Digital dexterity is no match for ring-side reporter Mo Rocca. Thumbs fly, collars pop and hearts break in our exclusive, behind-the-scenes coverage of the 2008 LG National Texting Championships. Pro-texter Morgan Pozgar walked out with a cool $25,000 after beating out the competition at last year's tournament, and she returns this year to defend the much-coveted title.

For 2008, the stakes have been upped to 50 large, and the competition again brings together the world's fastest text message typers. Over the course of several rounds of competition, the slow and sloppy are weeded out. Does last year's champ Morgan Pozgar hold on to her title, or can newcomer Nathan Schwartz prevail in the world's premier texting battle? On the edge of your seat? Check out the video below for full coverage. ROFLMAO, OMG.



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Five Handy Gadgets for Your Next Trip

by Ben Chertoff on June 20, 2008 at 12:25 PM


Going on a trip soon? Whether you need to stay in touch with home while traveling internationally or just need some power for your cell phone while you're out on a long hike, you'll find the gadgets highlighted in the above video to be quite handy. We should know, since we used 'em all on our recent vacation before making our final picks. Take a look.


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How to Take Better Snapshots (Video)

by Ben Chertoff on June 5, 2008 at 12:10 PM

Summer's here and that means you'll be using that fancy new digicam you just bought. But if you're like many of us, you just set your camera to "Auto" and hope that the pictures you take turn out okay. If that's the case, you may want to tune in to our latest How-To video, in which we get expert tips from photographer Rachel Been, who shoots many of the rock stars that swing by AOL ... Read more »
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How to Stream Your PC's Videos to Any TV In the House

by Ben Chertoff on May 19, 2008 at 01:09 PM

Face it: Seasons one through three of 'Lost' were not meant to be watched on your tiny computer screen, and YouTube does not sit well with a couch. It's time to start take all the videos, songs and photos you've been collecting on your computer for years and watch them where they belong: On your shiny new HDTV. Fortunately, that's a surprisingly simple endeavor. Like really simple. Like sit on ... Read more »
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Flash LIDAR Helps Robots, Unmanned Aircraft and Vehicles See in 3-D

by Ben Chertoff on April 25, 2008 at 06:17 PM

digg_url ='http://digg.com/gadgets/New_Software_Helps_Robots_and_Cell_Phones_See_Things'; Not content keeping your floor clean, your gutters empty and your Grandma happy on Mother's Day, Roomba creator iRobot unveiled a 3-D camera for robots at this month's RoboBusiness convention. The upshot: Robots can now gauge depth with unparalleled precision, which means they'll have that ... Read more »
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New Software Helps Robots (and Cell Phones) See Things

by Ben Chertoff on April 18, 2008 at 12:33 PM

digg_url ='http://digg.com/gadgets/New_Software_Helps_Robots_and_Cell_Phones_See_Things'; Chances are you can recognize a McDonald's sign from a mile away with one eye closed. Meanwhile, your Roomba can't see a wall until it hits one. That's because human eyes see patterns and robot eyes see a creepy red-hued targeting display (we're not entirely sure we got that one right). Evolution ... Read more »
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Hands-On With iRobot ConnectR 'Virtual Visit' Robot (Video)

by Ben Chertoff on April 17, 2008 at 12:06 PM

Let a robot do your visiting for you. iRobot's ConnectR is a Web-cam wielding, Internet-enabled, Roomba-like robot that you can control from anywhere you have a Web connection. The 'bot sends video and audio to the remote user, who, in turn, can talk through the robot. ... Read more »
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