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Smarty Ring Bluetooth-Enabled Wearable Gadget for Easy Smartphone Alert Checks and Incoming Call Management [WATCH]

The Smarty Ring Bluetooth-enabled wearable gadget for easy smartphone alert checks and incoming call management is finally here! Move over, Samsung Galaxy Gear watch, Pebble Watch and Sony SmartWatch, here comes the latest wearable gadget designed to work in sync with one's smartphone. It is much sleeker, fashionable and easier to wear than the smart watches out there today. It can be worn even if you are dressed casually or dressed to the nines.

Ninja Blocks and Ninja Sphere 'Remote Controls' for the Home Attract Funding from Atlassian Software Founders [WATCH]

Ninja Blocks, a Sydney start-up company that was founded by Marcus Schappi with co-founders wife Madeleine and Mark Wotton in January 2012, has amazing gadgets called the Ninja Block and the Ninja Sphere, which are essentially "remote controls" for the home. The company has attracted funding of up to $1 million from companies such as Atlassian Software founders Scott Farquhar and Mike Cannon-Brookes.

Pantone Names Radiant Orchid as Official Color of 2014 [WATCH]

Pantone Inc., the global authority on color, named the PANTONE® 18-3224 Radiant Orchid as the official color of 2014 on Dec. 5, 2013. PANTONE® 18-3224 Radiant Orchid is described by the X-Rite company located in Carlstadt, New Jersey, as "a captivating, magical, enigmatic purple."
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Vuzix M100 Smart Glasses Now Available for Preorder for $1,000 [WATCH]

The Vuzix M100 Smart Glasses, which is Google Glass' main competitor, is now available for preorder for $1,000. Compared to the price of a Google Glass developer or Explorer edition which is reportedly $1,500 or around £985 or $1,449 AUD, the Vuzix M100 Smart Glasses is relatively cheaper.

Holiday 2013 Gift Guide: The Top 5 Toys for Girls in 2013 [PHOTOS]

It’s December 2013 and each day passes quickly until one day you realize, it’s Christmas Day already! Naturally, there’s a mad rush for buying gifts at this time of the year. So many choices, so little time! To help you narrow down the list of what to buy, especially for finicky children who happen to be girls, here is the Holiday 2013 Gift Guide featuring the Top 5 Toys for Girls in 2013.

Holiday 2013 Gift Guide: The Top 5 Toys for Boys in 2013 [PHOTOS]

Christmas is fast approaching, with only a few days left before Dec 25, 2013. While a lot of people argue that Christmas is not just a time for giving gifts, it can't be denied that a huge part of it is still about shopping, wrapping presents and exchanging gifts. Since it's almost Christmastime, the mad rush of looking for gifts has already started. With there is a whole gamut of options for consumers out there, it can be quite confusing and a little hard to decide on what to give people,...

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 vs. Acer Aspire R7-571G: Specs Comparison [WATCH]

The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 and Acer Aspire R7-571G are two hybrid laptop/tablets that offer its users varied ways on how to use and view it. But which one is better? The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 Convertible Ultrabook or the Acer Aspire R7-571G? Read on to find out in the specs comparison here.

12 Cyber Scams to Avoid This Christmas Season [WATCH]

Christmas season is a time of giving, sharing and being kind to one another, but unfortunately, some scammers want fast cash and often prey on unsuspecting people during this time of the year. And scams have become digital nowadays as more and more people engage in e-commerce and buy most of their stuff online. That is why it is imperative that netizens be aware of the cyber scams proliferating in the Internet. Here are the 12 cyber scams to avoid this Christmas season.

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 Convertible Ultrabook vs Sony VAIO Fit 13A Multi-Flip PC: Specs Comparison [WATCH]

The Sony VAIO Fit 13A Multi-Flip PC and the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 Convertible Ultrabook are two amazing gadgets from Sony and Lenovo that offer multiple choices on how to use it. Both can be used as a laptop, tablet or as a display thanks to its unique and flexible cover. But which one is better? The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 Convertible Ultrabook or the Sony VAIO Fit 13A Multi-Flip PC? Read on to find out in the specs comparison here.

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 vs Asus Transformer Book T100: Specs Comparison

The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 and the Asus Transformer Book T100 are similar looking gadgets that seem to have the same features, particularly the ability to use the devices in multiple ways. Both products are portable, flexible and ultra-versatile. But, which one is better? The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 or the Asus Transformer Book T100? Read on to find out in the specs comparison here.

5 Online Holiday Shopping Safety Tips for Consumers

With the start of the Holidays comes the onslaught of holiday shopping for the season of gift-giving is just around the corner, not to mention the various sales and deals offered by almost every store this time of the year. However, there are a lot of scammers out there during holiday shopping too. They are taking advantage of shoppers who are rushing to buy items during a sale like, Black Friday or Cyber Monday. If you want to avoid getting scammed, check out the online holiday shopping safety ...

Cyber Monday 2013: Online Sales after Black Friday 2013 Start on Dec. 2, 2013 [WATCH]

Here comes Cyber Monday 2013! Watch out for various online sales after Black Friday 2013 which officially start on Monday (hence, the name), Dec. 2, 2013. Black Friday 2013 has just ushered the 2013 Holiday shopping season and it has reached the weekend up to Cyber Monday 2013 where most people who weren't able to shop during the Black Friday weekend go online to look for sweet deals for the items that they are eyeing.

Walmart Black Friday 2013 Online Only Specials: On Sale Items Available Only on Walmart Web site [WATCH]

The Walmart Black Friday 2013 has started with a bang at 6pm on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, 2013. I hope you guys didn't miss the Walmart 1 hour sale (In-Stock Guarantee)! Don't forget about the second Walmart sale event at 8pm on the same day (Thursday, Nov. 28)! And, of course don't miss the actual Walmart Black Friday 2013 Sale on Friday, Nov. 29. It will extend over the weekend on Saturday, Nov. 30, starting at 8 am up to Sunday, Dec.1.

Burberry Loses Right to Trademark Plaid Design in China

Cheap imitation of luxury Burberry products could surge in China after its national trademark office rejected the company's copyright claims on its tan, black and red tartan iconic symbols. China has a company which similarly makes products bearing the same design.

Walmart Black Friday 2013 Deals Start at 6PM on Thanksgiving Day [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

Walmart’s Black Friday 2013 deals will officially start at 6pm on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, 2013. Even if it’s named “Black Friday,” it will actually begin on a Thursday. On Nov. 28, there will be two events, one will start at 6pm up to midnight and the other will start from 8pm to midnight. And on Friday, Nov. 29, the sale will start at 8am and will last until Sunday, Dec. 1.

LAHWF’s ‘Paying for People's Groceries’ Goes Viral: Andrew Hales and GungHo’s Thanksgiving Video [VIDEO]

Andrew Hales of the Web site Losing All Hope Was Freedom or LAHWF released a video titled "Paying for People's Groceries," and it has gone viral with 2,298,708 views and 47,419 as of this writing. Hales collaborated with GungHo, a company that makes natural focus supplements with ingredients like Ashwaganda (Withania somnifera), Caffeine, Eleuthero, Niacin - Vitamin B3 and Cognizin® Citicoline. According to GungHo, these ingredients are proven to increase focus, memory recall and brain ...

Aussies Expected to Spend $30B for Christmas

The Australian National Retailers Association (ANRA) forecasts the average Aussie shopper will splurge around $1,280 during the Christmas yearend holiday, boosting the national economy for the last month of 2013 by about $30 billion.

Ian Somerhalder of 'Vampire Diaries' Encourages People to Use Goodshop To-Go to Support ISF [VIDEOS]

Ian Somerhalder of the CW TV series “Vampire Diaries” is encouraging people to use Goodshop To-Go to support his foundation, The Ian Somerhalder Foundation (ISF). Goodshop To-Go is a Web site that reportedly allows online shoppers to earn up to 20% of each of their purchases for their chosen cause or charity. Plus, it gives more than 100,000 coupons for users which enables them to not only save some money but also to donate with every purchase. What’s great is that this service is free!

Google Helpouts Officially Launched: Live Chat via Video with Experts Feat. Sephora Makeup Tricks [VIDEO]

Google has officially launched Helpouts on Nov. 5, 2013. It offers netizens help from experts via live chat over video. It includes tips in Art and Music, Computers and Electronics, Home and Garden, Education and Careers, Fashion and Beauty, Fitness and Nutrition, Health and Cooking. One of the first live video chats to be launched was Helpouts by Sephora featuring several makeup tips and tricks from the French brand and chain of cosmetics stores that can be found all over the world and on the I...

Oprah Winfrey Shares Her Favorite Things In 2013

Oprah Winfrey has unveiled her favorite things in 2013. Each year, the Queen of Talk Shows makes a list of her favorite things and shares it with her viewers, even giving away some of these amazing products to lucky fans. Are you wondering what made her fabulous list this time around? Listed below are 10 of Oprah Winfrey's favorite things in 2013.

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