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Metal iPhone 4 Cover Protects Your iPhone 4 Without the Bulk of a Case

10/18/2010 05:34:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments


The iPhone 4's glass backing is remarkably fragile—even moreso than the other iPhone models. If you'd like to keep it protected without making the phone bulky with a case, consider replacing the back with this metal back cover instead.

For a mere $12, you can save your iPhone from accidents by replacing the back cover with this nice, beveled metal one. There are, of course, others floating around the net, but tech blog Unplgged recommends this one for its low price, beveled back, and super easy installation—all it takes is a bit of unscrewing (and it looks pretty darn good too). I still wouldn't be too casual about dropping your iPhone, but if you're prone to accidents and don't like big cases, this is another great way to go.

Apple iPhone 4 Beveled Back Cover [Cellular Nationwide Network via Unplggd]

Facebook apps 'leaking details to advertisers'

10/18/2010 05:34:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments


Interesting. Certain Facebook apps (ahem, Farmville) are sharing user info. Maybe that big Jobs-Zuckerberg sit down two weeks ago was a scolding about privacy and user experience? Probably not. In any event the sharing goes against Facebook's own rules.

The report arrives this evening thanks to reporting done over at the Wall Street Journal. In their report, we learn that "tens of millions" of users could be affected, mostly thanks to popular apps created by Facebook games mega developer Zynga. Yes, virtual farmers, this includes your precious Farmville app!

The shared info includes Facebook user IDs, which advertisers and other tracking firms can use to look up user's names and other info on the social network. Oh, and even if you didn't use Farmville or Texas Hold'em, you are still vulnerable, as the breach allows third parties to view the friend lists of affected users and get your information that way. Swell!

Facebook has not yet responded to calls for comment, from the WSJ, CNET or otherwise. In the meantime, lock down those farms, people. [WSJ]

Lin Chiling botches live singing attempt at Taipei concert

10/18/2010 05:34:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , , 0 Comments

Taiwan supermodel Lin Chiling should probably stick to the catwalk if her performance at the Taipei International Flora Exposition Concert in Taipei on Sunday is any indication of where her talents lie.

She sang the song "Beautiful Strength", which she wrote the lyrics for, live on stage with about 30 children but went out of tune on a number of occasions.

Originally slated to lip-synch the song, Lin ended up singing live after the encouragement of the production crew.

When asked how she rated her performance, Lin, who donned a flowing white gown adorned with flower-themed ornaments for the concert, became a little embarrassed.

"I don't dare to give myself a mark; I actually hoped to go on stage and just do a runway show," said the 36-year-old model, before finally admitting that she felt she earned "a passing grade".

Other performers at the concert, which was held to create buzz for the Taipei International Flora Exposition (TIFE) that opens on November 6, included Asian superstar Jay Chou, Taiwan pop trio S.H.E and rock band Mayday.

The TIFE will feature 1,500 species of plants from all over Taiwan in a specially designed showroom.

Taiwan's first energy-saving smart greenhouse will also be on display.

X Factor: Katy Perry is a right cracker as she performs new single Firework in a sparkly catsuit

10/18/2010 11:31:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments

With judges Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue and the contestants battling in the fashion stakes in last night's X Factor, Katy Perry needed to go the extra mile to stand out.

So when the American singer took to the stage to perform her new single Fireworks, there was no missing her in a eye-wateringly right sparkly catsuit.


In keeping with the song's title, the Lycra bodysuit was covered in glittery firework designs as she danced around to a backdrop of spectacular pyrotechnics.

It was somewhat a return to the show for Ms Perry, who stepped in as a guest judge at the Dublin auditions last summer while Dannii Minogue was on maternity leave.

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Kristen Stewart: Screamed Last Night, Looked Hot Doing It

10/18/2010 11:30:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments

Yes, Kristen Stewart was at Spike TV's Scream Awards last night!

There was some confusion at the start of the evening because her name had been taken off the media tip sheet, but...

Turned out she just wasn't able to make it to the arrivals in time. Why? Well, she'd been in Louisiana for about a day and a half rehearsing Breaking Dawn with Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, so she was jetted in by private plane and made it to the Scream soiree with mere minutes to spare.

I'm told she landed in L.A. (Rob and Taylor stayed back for BD), hightailed it to a hotel for hair and makeup and slipped into a fab Guishem minidress and a pair of uh-maze-ing Giuseppe Zanotti heels. She then rushed over to the Greek Theatre, where she had a few minutes to hang in the VIP area (she and Nikki Reed gave each other a big hug) with the absolutely gorgeous Green Lantern duo Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds before running on stage to accept her shiny black statuette for Best Fantasy Actress from hunky Batman star Aaron Eckhart (more on him and his new movie, Battle: Los Angeles, later on).

Stewart returned to the VIP area, where she smoked cigs in a corner with a couple of suits and warmed herself under one of those portable heaters. She waved hello to Emma Roberts who was also puffin' away on cigs and chatting on a staircase landing with Scream 4 costars Neve Campbell and suddenly-single David Arquette and their director Wes Craven.

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Experts Worry Toddlers Are Becoming iPhone Addicts

10/18/2010 11:28:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , , , 0 Comments

For some toddlers today the venerable "toys of choice" are not dolls or blocks, but iPhones. Experts worry their development is hampered by this "screen time." I'm inclined to argue every generation has its vices and parents need to parent.

Touchscreens and ultra-portable communication devices are the inevitable future, you see, and as long as little Susie isn't staring into a screen for six hours at a time like a little pink zombie, what's the harm in her becoming acclimated with the tools she'll be immersed in when she's older?

But lest you be distracted from the research by my unhinged ranting, here's what's happening with the toddler sect today, according to a series of interviews on toddlers and iPhone usage in the New York Times:

Natasha Sykes, a mother of two in Atlanta, remembers the first time her daughter, Kelsey, now 3 1/2 but then barely 2 years old, held her husband's iPhone. "She pressed the button and it lit up. I just remember her eyes. It was like ‘Whoa!'" [...] Kelsey would ask for [the iPhone]. Then she'd cry for it. "It was like she'd always want the phone," Ms. Sykes said. After a six-hour search one day, she and her husband found the iPhone tucked away under Kelsey's bed. They laughed. But they also felt vague concern. Kelsey, and her 2-year-old brother, Chase, have blocks, Legos [sic], bouncing balls, toy cars and books galore. ("They love books," Ms. Sykes said.) But nothing compares to the iPhone. "If they know they have the option of the phone or toys, it will be the phone, " Ms. Sykes said.

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"Absolute Boyfriend" actress Goo Hye Sun: Wu Chun is hotter than Lee Min Ho!

10/18/2010 11:26:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , , , , , 0 Comments

South Korean Goo Hye Sun made the most of her three day stay in Taiwan following her press conference with Fahrenheit member and fellow co-star Wu Chun for the upcoming live action adaptation of "Absolute Boyfriend". During her time with the muscular hunk, the pair had the chance to spend some quality time together to get to know each other over a meal of hot pot. One of the notable highlights of that particular dinner was when Wu Chun showcased his gentlemanly skills in picking out the highly delicious crab meat and offering it to his South Korean guest.

Following the time Hye Sun spent with her future robot love, the Korean actress took the time to meet with 150 of her fans as she played interactive games and gave out personal tokens such as used perfume (translator's note: WTF?) and an expired personal ID. When the host of the fan meet-and-greet posed the question "Is Wu Chun more handsome than ["Boys Over Flowers" co-star] Lee Min Ho" to Hye Sun, the actress immediately admitted, "Yes!" When followed up with the question as to whether she felt that her answer would offend her previous "Boys" co-star, Hye Sun replied, "If he knew about this, I think he would be a bit sad."

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Did Justin Bieber Punch a Boy at a Laser Tag Center?

10/18/2010 11:25:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments

Did an innocent night of laser tag in Canada turn into a nasty brawl for Justin Bieber?

Canada's CBC News reported late Saturday that the heartthrob, 16, was kicked out of a laser tag center in Richmond, British Columbia after punching a 12-year-old boy.

According to the report, the "Somebody to Love" singer, who has a Vancouver show on Tuesday, arrived with an entourage of 14 at the facility. Staff members told CBC that the star was followed around and targeted during the game.

TMZ claims that Bieber (who was photographed at the center Friday) was bullied and taunted with homophobic slurs.

A member of Royal Canadian Mounted Police tells UsMagazine.com: "On Friday around 5:30 p.m. we got a report that a 12-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted at an entertainment facility in Richmond. The boy sustained minimal injuries and did not require medical attention. We are continuing our investigation." No other info will be released at this time, the spokesperson added.

Due to the fact that both parties involved in the alleged fight are under the age of 18, their identities will not be publicly disclosed, according to Canadian law.

Of reports that the older child in the incident was called a "f***ot," Corporal Annie Linteau tells Us, "Until we conduct our investigation, I can't comment on that."

Bieber's rep told TMZ Friday that the assault report was "absolutely untrue."

Limera1n and Greenpois0n iOS 4.1 jailbreaks now available for Mac, Linux

10/18/2010 11:25:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , , 0 Comments


We thought it was a wee bit ridiculous that Geohot's original iOS 4.1 jailbreak only worked on Windows, but that's a thing of the past now -- limera1n now supports Mac as well, and the Chronic Dev Team's greenpois0n variant can purportedly free your device from the Apple shackles of any of OS X, Linux or Windows. Mind you, there's still no working carrier unlock for iOS 4.1, so be sure to back up your baseband and don't expect to be making calls on T-Mobile USA -- and remember kids, there are always risks to playing chicken with the Apple firmware train.

TVXQ’s Changmin and Yunho preparing for official comeback next month

10/18/2010 11:25:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , , , , , 0 Comments


TVXQ’s Changmin and Yunho are preparing for a comeback! It’s been reported that they’ve completed recording the songs for their newest single, and are rehearsing the choreography. The representative also revealed that the single is due for release by the middle of next month.

The two will deliver their activities as a duet, having already performed “Maximum” together on August 21st. Unlike JYJ, who are currently opting to promote as a trio on their own, the representative stated that Changmin and Yunho will most likely perform under the name of TVXQ.

Their Japanese agency, Avex, has also announced that it is would be possible for the duo to return to the Japanese market as well.

Regarding their fans’ increasing concerns over the clearer 3:2 divide, a representative revealed, “The friendship between the five has never changed. They may be walking separate paths, but now is the time that they need their fans’ support more than ever.”

Source: Sports Korea, Korean Journal
Photo: Newsis

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