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Motorola XT300 leaks, it’s a portrait slider and runs Android

8/31/2010 12:41:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments

We've been wondering about this oddly intriguing mini Motorola portrait slider since we saw it back in July, and a new set of leaked photos today hasn't done anything to diminish our curiosity, since that keyboard looks pretty amazing. The reappearance of the red Droid eye seems to indicate this one's eventually destined for Verizon, but we'll see -- we're curious about the XT300 name being used in this photo set, which ties in with Moto's GSM naming scheme, and Verizon's reserved the Droid name for higher-end sets so far, while this thing looks like a mid-range Blur phone to us. Video after the break.

MySpace finally plugs into Facebook

8/31/2010 12:40:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , , 0 Comments

MySpace has finally made a concession of sorts: that rival Facebook has grown so dominant that not syncing up to its web of social connections would be a mistake. The News Corp.-owned social network, as was rumored late last year, has "synced" its service with Facebook (and Twitter) so that members can cross-post their status updates as well as shared content.

It's pretty self-explanatory, taking the recently revamped "stream" design of MySpace profiles and plugging in Twitter and Facebook's application program interfaces (APIs).

The "syncing" applies not only to individual MySpace users, but also bands and celebrities. One of the reasons why this is pretty imperative for MySpace is because it's in serious danger of losing out entirely to Facebook's "fan pages." MySpace gained much of its early traction because it was possible for independent musicians to establish a presence and manage a fan base there, something that lost its luster once Facebook's open-ended fan pages started to take off even more successfully than many had speculated.

"This is particularly exciting for the millions of musicians on MySpace who can now use this tool as a complement to their MySpace Music presence and share their vast library of content, including full album catalogs, to people who've liked their Facebook page," a release from MySpace explained.

Custom Droid X ROMs starting to break loose, eFuse be damned

8/31/2010 12:40:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments

Despite Motorola's best intentions to the contrary, the Droid X has been making steady progress toward viable custom ROMs, first with root access, then with a recovery method... and now, at long last, we're starting to get the first few glimpses at legit cooked firmware. The two options we're seeing so far are Sapphire -- originally designed for the Droid of old -- and a so-called "FlyX" ROM from longtime contributor Birdman. In both cases, the benefits of eschewing Motorola's standard builds are pretty obvious: you get Froyo, root, and a host of apps and capabilities preferred by the superuser crowd like surcharge-free mobile hotspot access. The process is a little involved to get these bad boys installed at this point, but with time, we're willing to bet it becomes a pretty painless endeavor. Follow the break for a quick video of Sapphire booting into stock Froyo on the X -- a tantalizing sight, indeed.

Samsung Fascinate launching on September 8?

8/31/2010 12:39:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments

We've seen these kinds of Verizon launch decks before, so we tend to believe the September 8 date we're seeing for the Fascinate here is legit -- granted, Wednesday is an odd day to launch a phone, but not a lot weirder than the Thursday, September 9 date we'd had before. Either way, it's looking like a sure thing that we're going to see this on shelves come next week, completing Sammy's impressive four-way coup to get its high-end Galaxy S line launched on all of the US nationals. Like the Droid 2 and Droid X, the Fascinate will feature Blockbuster Mobile to let you download full-length movies on the go -- in other words, that's a feature that won't be a Droid brand exclusive -- and Bing search will be installed out of the box, giving Microsoft a fun little foothold in Google's kingdom. So, who's buying? And while we're on the subject, why isn't this thing called the "Droid Fascinate?"

Samsung Epic 4G on Amazon for $199

8/31/2010 12:39:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , , 0 Comments

If you’re moving to Sprint to get yourself the Epic 4G — and have more patience than we do — you can save yourself about $50. Amazon has the Epic 4G listed on its website for $199 for new contract signers. If you’ve been debating whether to get the EVO or the Epic, and the $50 price difference was a factor you were weighing, your decision just got harder. Hit the read link to see Amazon’s deal for yourself. Be aware that you can’t see the $199 pricing on the phone until you add it to your cart.

Super Junior’s KyuHyun responds to his antis

8/31/2010 12:38:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , , , 0 Comments

On August 29th, Super Junior’s youngest member, KyuHyun, left a short but stern word for his Antis on his twitter account: @GaemGyu. He said, “I can stand it when you say bad things about me. You must have disliked something I did to do so. But don’t point your finger at my innocent family members and hurt them too… Think about what you’re writing before you write it.”

Now we know how mean Antis can get when they set their mind to hate a person. KyuHyun wouldn’t be the first celebrity to encounter this and he certainly won’t be the last, but that doesn’t make it any less serious. Particularly when innocent family members are brought into the mudslinging, which hurts them the most.

His fans showed him support by replying with:

“W.E L.O.V.E Y.O.U”

“Stay Strong”

“oppa, don’t lose it. they are not worth it.”

Will people now be more conscious of the venom in their words before they write any hurtful, negative comments? Hopefully.

Thanks to Mike for the tip.

George Hu is Park Shin Hye's combat butler

8/31/2010 12:37:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , , , , 0 Comments

GTV has just announced a new idol drama starring Korean actress Park Shin Hye and Taiwanese actor George Hu from K.O.3an Guo. The drama will be an adaptation of the popular manga/anime series “Hayate the Combat Butler” (旋風管家).


GTV is reportedly going to be paying for all expenses including plane tickets, hotel rooms and meals for the actress as well as her manager and assistant. She will also be bringing her own personal hair and makeup artist along during the two month filming period.

In preparing for the role, George Hu has been put under extensive training such as practicing martial arts, dancing, as well as singing. As the all-purpose combat butler, George is confident in showcasing not only his fighting skills, but also his ability to do house chores, “I’m great at cleaning the house. I’m also okay at cooking.” He even revealed that he once thought of becoming a chef too.

When Park Shin Hye visited Taiwan in the beginning of August, she met with George and had a hot pot dinner together. They didn't interact much due to the language barrier. George described Park Shin Hye as being “very quiet, skinny, and very cute," and looks forward to working with her.

As for GTV's other high profile project, "Extravagant Challenge", they have yet to make an official announcement on when filming will begin. Despite recent casting rumors, there was no mention of the drama's participation in the upcoming Taipei Television Festival. In addition to "Hayate", Meteor Garden producer Angie Chai will also promote her remake of "My Girl" starring Jimmy Lin at the showcase.

Just in case you missed it, here's Park Shin Hye on Super King. By the way, Local King Jacky Wu's daughter is the same age as her....



Part2 - Part3

Source: UDN / Video: sugoideas

Paris Hilton Gets No Special Treatment In Sin City

8/31/2010 12:37:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments

Paris Hilton was arrested over the weekend for possession of cocaine and the Las Vegas Police Department says it will give the socialite no special treatment.

"(She) received absolutely no special treatment. We are used to celebrities here. They are treated no differently than anyone else."


Police followed a cloud of marijuana smoke that was coming from Hilton's car, which was being driven by boyfriend Cy Waits. When they pulled the Cadillac Escalade over, Hilton asked to go into the Wynn casino for privacy. Once there she pulled out a tube of chopstick and a vile containing cocaine spilled out of her purse.

Waits was arrested on suspicion of DUI and Hilton was booked for alleged felony drug possession after a police officer found a suspicious-looking white powder in her purse. Hilton was checked into the Clark County Detention Center, but was freed in less than three hours - prompting rumors her celebrity status secured her a quick release. The only special treatment they received, Deputy Chief Jim Dixon says, was the protective isolation they were placed in at the station.

"If you stick somebody in like her or somebody else who's famous, all of a sudden it's disruptive," Dixon said. "We're under obligation to make sure that everybody is kept safe."

Hilton's social status still might help her beat the case though. Since she asked to move to the Wynn to be questioned by police, she can claim that the purse was not hers. A source explained to Radaronline that Paris was taken into the security offices at the Wynn and searched there.

"Cops discovered the cocaine inside the security offices where Paris was taken," the source said. "Because Paris was taken away from the scene where the car was pulled over, this could potentially be an illegal search of a person ... Las Vegas Metro didn't follow standard procedures when Paris was arrested and her lawyer will be talking to the D.A. about this."

Hilton is claiming the purse belongs to a friend, but since it was just her and Waits in the car, it is difficult to see how that can be true.

She tweeted a message to her fans last night.



"I'm so thankful to all my fans for all the love and support you are giving me. Thank you all. Love you so much. Love Paris xoxo"

Waits and his brother Jesse were club promotors at the Wynn. They have since been fired.

Julianne Moore Bulgari Ad Banned In Venice

8/31/2010 12:36:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments

Actress Julianne Moore is looking fab at 49 — but try telling that to the censors in Venice!

A saucy jewelry ad featuring the actress/author wearing diamonds and a smile has been booted in the Italian city after officials there deemed the billboard “inappropriate.”

Moore stripped off for a recent shoot for Bulgari handbags and plans were in place to erect a promotional poster in the city’s famous St Mark’s Square. But Venice’s recently elected mayor, Giorgio Orsoni, deemed the picture – which shows Moore posing with two lion cubs and a strategically-placed handbag — too risque for public consumption.



“An advertisement showing a nude woman on a divan is not appropriate for St Mark’s Square,” Orsoni said.

The billboard will be replaced with a less racy one of the actress fully dressed and modeling Bulgari jewelry.

Fergie Goes Back to Blonde!

8/31/2010 12:36:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments

It looks like Fergie is having a golden moment. After rocking brunette locks for more than a year, the Black Eyed Peas frontwoman has traded in her raven-colored tresses and reverted back to blonde hair! The singer, who was spotted playing up her lighter side while performing at the Sunset Strip Music Festival with former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash in Los Angeles on Saturday, made the change for her new role as the spokesperson for Avon’s Advanced Techniques, reports InStyle.com. The 35-year-old songstress, who will also launch her first scent with the beauty giant in September, is never one to shy from switching up her style, telling PEOPLE last year, “I’m not scared of change at all,” when she traded blonde for brunette.

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