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23 Twitter accounts are working in unison for a modern retelling of 1990's 'Home Alone.' The Home Alone Project, created by design studio Nation, tells "the narrative of John Hughes' classic Christmas movie through the medium of Twitter as if it's happening in real time." It's probably the best use of Twitter lists we've seen yet; by watching the /homealone list, you can see every line and scene ...
When Christmas comes around, most people pick up a fir tree, add a few choice ornaments, top it off with a string of lights, and call it a day.
But Peter Terrent clearly isn't most people. The 53-year-old Bunbury, Australia native and father of three has experimented with electricity, or what he calls "electrickery," for more than a decade. By sending around 500,000 volts of electricity through ...
One of the downsides to technological industriousness is, undoubtedly, the nonstop whirlwind of data that is quickly turning us into ADD-addled, multitasking, frazzled shells of people. We regularly check sports scores, while microwaving dinner, while listening to music, while talking on the phone, while watching television, while shopping online for a new pair of sneakers. And this 24/7 media ...
The stockings are hung with care, the tree is glowing bright, and Santa's list has been checked and re-checked. With two days until Christmas Eve, there's nothing left to do but let the anticipation build. One necessary part of that Christmas preparation is tracking Santa's flight path through the night sky.
There are several ways to track Santa this year, but if you're looking for experienced ...
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The humble cell phone goes by many names; worldwide, the most common being simply "mobile." For many on this side of the pond, though, that word first brings to mind the image of a rotating object hanging from the ceiling of a nursery. Thus, the Mobile Mobile was born.
The art installation is ...
The only thing we hate worse than seeing other people toting around lackluster, craptastic gear is finding it underneath our own Christmas tree. That may seem like materialistic nitpicking in a season that's about generosity -- and it is -- but what really inspires us is the idea of always getting the absolute most out of your money, and the joy of giving (or receiving) a truly excellent item. ...
Our Holiday Gift Guide is pretty comprehensive, especially when you are looking for that big gift to give to a special someone. But what about everyone else, like those hard-to-shop-for pals you don't want to shell out a ton of dough for or those that seem to have it all. Most of the Switched team, (Amar Toor, Caleb Johnson, Chris Morris, Jon Chase, Leila Brillson, Matt Zuras, Terrence ...
Media-philia (the love of consuming data) has run completely rampant in the aughts. So ubiquitous have the iPod and cell phone become that virtually no one can live without them. Since we are attached to our digital devices, give plug-ins and players a sense of humor and a touch of style this holiday season.
"Hymn Book" iPod Case, $14
For most of us, our iPods are sacred territory. ...
Trinkets and baubles make anyone feel happy, and even though there are some options, like the "Arcade Parade" necklace or USB hand warmers, made specifically for a gal, anyone can feel cool sporting a classic Timex watch.
"Arcade Parade" Necklace, $45
Get a geekette to wear her bling proudly by rocking this stylish, and pretty clever, necklace depicting Blinky, Inky, and Pinky ...
The nice thing about a gadget created simply for pure enjoyment is that it passes all age boundaries, meaning a 13-year-old and a 30-year-old will find equal enjoyment in an electric guitar shirt. Hey, it's got USB, it must be for adults.
Buckyballs, $30
With 216 small magnetic balls that come in a single set, you and your loved ones will be entertained for hours with all the ...
With the advent of the easily accessible and readily changing blog-o-sphere, the holidays aren't just about trapping the elusive perfect gift, but being bombarded by endless gift guides proclaiming to find "the right thing" for an assortment of relations. Yet, at Switched, we are going to be totally honest with you: Ours is the best. Seriously. We've scoured press releases and databases, inboxes ...
With only 17 shopping days left till Christmas (and an ever-shortening shipping period), it's probably a good idea to start working on those lists now. Fortunately, we've scoured the Web for the best gifts for everyone from your friend the rabid sports fan to the media head in your family. Our handy sort-by-price and sort-by-person setup helps you find things like a golf gadget gift for dad or a ...
Onkyo HT-S7200 Home Theater System (Media Hound, Under $1,000)
Beyond the big screen, what really separates a trip to the theater from a Netflix night is the sound. Big, booming, immersive, oh-god-the-zombies-are-coming-for-us surround sound. And when it comes to surround sound, there's your tinny, run-of-the-mill glorified computer speakers, and then there's Onkyo's new 7.1 system, the ...
BRAMMO Enertia Electric Motorcycle (Earth Lover, Cost No Object)
Among the first two-wheeled fully electric street-legal motorcycles on the market, Brammo's Enertia is a fun and substantial little ride for moto enthusiasts and short-range commuters (check out our full review here). It zips along at up to 50 mph (sounding remarkably like the Lexus from Minority Report) and is capable of 45 ...
Epson P-3000 Multimedia Photo Viewer (Creative, Under $500)
We've found that new owners of DSLR cameras quickly come to a few realizations: the first is that they had no idea how mediocre their old cameras (and photos) actually were; and the second is that they had no idea how big the files were. There's nothing worse than being on a vacation with a maxed-out memory card and having to delete ...
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Kinda feel like I've been doing the silhouettes at Band Of Outsiders for a while, no? Still quite liked the prairie. http://t.co/ES4ta2Ej
Listening to @tavitulle speak a foreign language with her mum, siting across from Grace and Anna and being positively charming.
So everyone chose #wesgorden over #marahoffman? Incorrect. She's insane and is the future.
get me 2 perrr! “@georgiamack: Shopping trip with @Esquivel_Shoes What could be better on a sat afternoon? #nyfw”
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