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Wrap™ 310XL

Styling, performance and versatility all in a 16:9 widescreen format. The Vuzix Wrap 310XL video eyewear is a new class of video eyewear offering designer styling with unmatched features and performance.

Styling Like Never Before

Stylish eyewear, at home beside the pool or at 35,000 feet, the Wrap 310XL sunglass-style widescreen eyewear allows you to watch your favorite movies and videos without attracting stares. And, if you are looking to be even more stylish the Wrap lens can be replaced with alternate colors to suit your mood of style.

Unmatched Performance

The virtual 55 inch* Wrap 310XL screen offers unmatched performance. It displays both standard 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios and plays standard 2D and side-by-side format 3D movies. A Vuzix Auto 3D feature automatically enables the 3D viewing configuration when supporting media is played.

* Equivalent screen size as seen from 10 feet (approximately 3m).

Includes Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad compatible cable.*

Fresh out of the box, these glasses are a bit overwhelming.  With multiple wires and connectors, it takes a minute to get the right ones hooked up to the right things.  But, just like any brand new toy, the Vuzix 310XL were worth the wait.  After the earphones were hooked up and the nose bridge configured, the glasses were on my face and I was watching a few episodes of Lost in no time.  The viewing experience was more like a big screen t.v. than a movie screen, but that’s really tit for tat.  Bottom line - it wasn’t nearly as difficult as watching it on a 4 inch screen - something that will come in handy while traveling or relaxing in bed.  I will say that the glasses are a tad bit heavy for viewing sitting up, so I recommend laying down or at least leaning back while viewing; very similar to what is shown on the website.

The only downside to the Vuzix 310XL is that while using it with the iPhone/iPod/iPad, the only supported videos are from YouTube or videos purchased from the Apple store.  I would love to see an integration with the newest feature; live streaming of your NetFlix queue.

* Supports 4:3 and 16:9 display formats
* Adjustable brightness, contrast and color saturation
* Works with 2D and common 3D video formats including side-by-side and anaglyph
* Supports “Vuzix Auto-3D”, automatic 3D detection technology[1]
* NTSC and PAL compatible
* Connects to all video devices with composite video
* Six hours use with 2 AA alkaline batteries
* Video zoom mode
* Onscreen display for video display adjustment
* Includes Wrap mini-port connector for optional expansion accessories
* Ultra-thin cabling
* Detachable premium quality noise-isolating earphones
* Includes 3 sizes of noise isolation inserts
* Wearable over most prescription eyeglasses
* Independent left and right eye focal adjustment
* Nine foot visual focus – reading glasses not required
* Adjustable, hypoallergenic nosepiece
* Changeable lens

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The  giveaway runs until September 10, 2010. Good Luck!

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While I would love to say that her performance blew me away, I just can’t bring myself to do it. Hill went hoarse after the second song, consistently taking breaks and reverted to singing the low parts to all of her songs. Half way through her set, she deviated from the originally scheduled program [classic acts doing their classic albums in their entirety] but no one seemed to mind. This was after all, the infamous, Lauryn Hill.

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For those that think that only computer savvy,  techno geeks and nerd like individuals have use for iPads, think again.

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This past weekend Heineken hosted a FREE event in Culver City, as part of their four city tour around the county.  Kicking off in Miami, we were very happy to have the Inspire Tour stop in the City of Angels, with performances by Fabolous, Ryan Leslie and the legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff.

With two jam packed days of events, Saturday seemed to be the day to see or be seen.  Heineken pulled out all the stops with the beer flowing all night, fresh pannini’s, sliders and tacos and the interesting addition of a live silk screen opportunity, turning the fans into fashion designers on the spot.

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Familiar to some, but totally new to others, The Xxs are the next band from across the pond that you need to be checking for. The band was formed in 2005, but they have been making noise and gathering critical acclaim from everyone for their debut album, XX, which was released in August of 2009.

The group’s debut album, xx, was met with critical acclaim, achieving a rating of “Universal acclaim” on Metacritic.^[4] Furthermore the album ranked well on “best of the year” lists, placing at #9 and #2 with Rolling Stone and NME respectively.^[5][6] The band placed at #6 in the 2009 NME The Future 50 list and in October 2009, they were named one of MTV Iggy’s “Top 10 Bands with Buzz” (at the CMJ Music Marathon 2009) [source]

Their music has already been featured on shows such as Cold Case, Law & Order, 91210, Lie To Me & Grey’s Anatomy in addition to last years Winter Olympic games in Vancouver. They are currently on a small US tour, so if you dig good live Rock, you can see them at a town near you over HERE.

For more info, visit their website.

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The hardest working man in Street Art seems to have no plans in relinquishing this title anytime soon. In fact, there is an upcoming exhibit in Los Angeles that will not only allow you to marvel at Sherpard’s talent, but see all of his hard work in one place.Sherpard’s latest project entitled Printed Matters , will be at Subliminal Projects from Sept. 16 to Oct. 9th in L.A. The show will will feature every medium on which Fairey has printed on including, wood, metal, album covers, and fine art collage papers. There will also be a special reception and book signing of Beyond the Street: The 100 Most Important Figures in Urban Art in which Fairey is featured, occurring on opening night. Address is below [source].

Subliminal Projects
1331 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026
United States

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While I am sure they will never be released, you can not help but be intrigued by the beautiful design Dowling has put together. I could expand, but rather you hop on over and check out Dowling’s full post. [Dowling Duncan]

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The California African American Museum is running a very cool exhibit on the history and legacy of Black Skaters. If you’re a fan of skateboarding and this cool things in general, you most certainly want to Roll Thru and check this out. The exhibit is up until January 2,2011 and it showcases the unique role that Black Skaters and surfers have played in the origins of a culture that has since taken the world by storm. Some of the skaters showcased include Ray Barbee, Chuck Treece, Steve Steadham, Chris Pastras, Atiba Jefferson, Pep Williams, Stevie Williams, Terry Kennedy, Shuriken Shannon and the pioneering Stephanie Person, who was the first black female skater and one of few female professional vert female skaters in the 80s and 90s. [source]

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Last week we gave you a small introduction on Los Angeles based mixed media artist JaQ Dutch and told you about her upcoming show in Los Angeles on 10/10/10. This week we are pleased to inform you that NerdLike is now an official sponsor of the event and are coordially inviting you to come out to the show to meet Jaq Dutch, check out here work in addition to meeting all of the LA Based Nerd Like staff. There will be food available from celebrity chef Brian Hill, in addition to liquor and music, so this is certainly an event to mark on your calender. Here we have the latest promotional visual from JaQ Dutch based on the classic 1965 Esquire cover. We will have more details on the show in the coming weeks, but for now stay up to date on her website.

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VaporCorp: Smoke 51 Electronic Cigar
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• Eliminates second-hand smoke, tar, carbon monoxide and odor
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• No offensive second-hand smoke offers a safer, greener environment for both the user and the non-smoking community
• Contains no tar, carbon monoxide, flame, ash, odor or pollution found in traditional cigarettes
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Available at: Greenpuffer.com
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It certainly has been some time since there was a Lara Croft title worth playing. But Xbox Live’s “Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light” breathes life into the franchise that featured a leading lady most pre-teens drooled over. Considering that it has nothing to do with “Tomb Raider” in style or game play, one could be a little concerned with this new gaming experience. But it’s safe to say that this game is a pleasant departure from previous installments and a welcome addition to any gamers library.

Let’s get the bad out of the way first, the game’s story is complete nonsense and only present to give you a reason to play. Ms. Croft uncovers an ancient mirror in the Yucatan Peninsula that unleashes an evil demon. The Guardian of Light, Totec, awakens to assist Lara on her quest to save the world from the demon. It’s pretty lame but it doesn’t hurt the gaming experience.

The game employs an overhead camera - reminiscent of Gauntlet or Diablo - as Laura explores, shoots, jumps and figures out puzzles. It’s pretty straightforward but is still a lot of fun to play. A second player can join the fray as Totec (who looks utterly ridiculous as an Aztec warrior burning down enemies with a flamethrower, but whatever) and that’s when the game really gets fun. The dynamic duo have to help one another to get through many of the game’s puzzles. Totec can toss spears that the lightweight Lara can hop on to get to certain areas. Lara has a grappling hook that assists Totec across chasms. It’s all pretty interesting when put to work. The only drawback is that the co-op feature is only offline.

The visuals are handled very well. A tremendous amount of detail is paid to the areas that Lara has to explore. With the exception of destroyed towers vanishing once they hit the ground, this is a good looking game.

What makes the game even better is its replay value. The levels have secondary tasks that will make you want to play over and over to complete. They range from relatively easy to mildly difficult but it extends the life of the game well after you get past the goofy footed story. As you complete puzzles you’ll get an upgrade to your arsenal. Although you and Totec start with pistols and spears (respectively), you’ll soon be blasting at monsters with flamethrowers and M-16s.

Ultimately, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is a fulfilling experience. Aside from the lame story and no online co-op, the game is a good reason to have extra room on your hard drive and the $15 price tag is quite tempting.

- A great departure from the “Tomb Raider” series

- Clever puzzles that work well with co-op mode

- Great replay value for $15

- The story is terrible.

- No online co-op mode

- Did I say the story was complete nonsense?

Rating: 3.75 out of 5

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Cynthia Rowley, known for her high style, is kissing your boo-boos. Well, sort of. She’s teamed up with Band-Aid to bring a lovely little collection of “Dress-Up Band-Aids.”

$10 gets you a chic metal tin of 20 ( buy them here).  One dollar from the sale of each tin will go to Design Ignites Change, an organization that engages high school and college students in design and architecture projects that address social issues in their own communities. Wherever Left Eye is, I hope she knows her impact is still being felt in the most whimsical and hearty ways.

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The webosphere can be overwhelming in the way of videos. But it’s hard to resist looking for the next Marcel the Shell with Shoes On.

To help orgazine the confusion and amusement, comes Radbox. The playlist  website can combine videos from all the major vid sites. It’s as simple as dragging the Radbox bookmarklet into your toolbar. Click on it once you’re on a desired video site, when you’re ready to watch, Radbox will make it so you can watch all your faves in one cozy spot. It’s like a web couch.

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Gap has partnered with Feed USA to sell Feed USA Denim Bags. Coming to stores in September, each bag ($29.50-$39.50) includes a $5 donation to improve school food and nutrition education in America. It’s a great way to get ahead on your holiday shopping, doubling your gifting this season.

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Thats right, Google is introducing to users over the next few days a way to call telephones directly from your Gmail account. The service has been rumored ever since Google bought out Gizmo5, but now it is actually rolling out. For the rest of the year, user will be able to make calls to the US and Canada completely free, and to other countries at very low rates.

How does it work? It is all pretty simple, while in your gmail, just click “Call phone” at the top of your chat list and dial a number or enter a contact’s name. That’s it.

via Gmail Blog

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