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Technology Partly to Blame for Increasing Lack of Sleep

Technology Partly to Blame for Increasing Lack of Sleep

The National Sleep Foundation has released a study that claims that technology like cell phones and laptops are hindering sleep for a number of young people. Continue reading

Adidas Cellphone Looks and Feels Like a Sneaker

More collectible novelty then serious contender, Adidas introduced a branded cellphone that resembles an Adidas sneaker. The backside of the clamshell device is textured like a rubber treaded sole, while the front of the phone dons the classic Adidas stripes, looking much like the top of the classic Adidas sneaker. Outdated? You bet. But if you’re an Adidas freak or even just a pop culture lover, this $80 Adidas clamshell is a neat little gadget to put on display for... Continue reading

Turn Your Old Cellphone Into a Wallet

Clamshell cellphones are well on their way out, quickly being replaced by flat touchscreens. In fact, we haven’t even posted about a clamshell style device since 2008. I’ve gathered quite an arsenal of broken cellphones over the years, whether they were dropped in the toilet or just plain overused, a lot of clamshell models had relatively short lifespans, at least for me. While this little DIY mod might not work on the more modern RZR-style ultra-thin clamshells, older models double... Continue reading

Cellphone / Razor Hybrid Device

If this thing had a vagina and a mini-fridge we’d be set for life. Part razor, part cellphone, this thing’s got everything you need, sans a shower, to keep you looking your slickest. Link [via]

Retro Cellphone Wallet Includes Antenna

Perhaps one of the geekiest wallets I’ve ever seen, Toddland offers this Retro Cellphone Wallet. So retro that it includes an antenna. Each wallet runs for $24. If cellphones aren’t your thing (God help you if they aren’t,) Toddland offers a few different geeky designs, including a UFO wallet and a Rocket Ship wallet. Nothing else quite like this Cellphone wallet though. Link [via]

World’s First iPhone Orchestra to Debut December 9

The iPhone had already proven itself to be capable of unique musical instrumentation in its own right, but this iPhone orchestra is taking classical music to the next level. Students of the University of Michigan were offered the chance to take a course entitled “Building a Mobile Phone Ensemble.” Students were encouraged to use the phone’s touch-screen, microphone, GPS, compass, wireless sensor and accelerometer to create a one-of-a-kind musical instrument. On December 9, the class will debut as a single... Continue reading

Radical, Dude: Helix Cellphone Doubles as a Slap Bracelet

File this under “will never see the light of day.” The Helix cellphone concept takes us back to our younger years, doubling as a slap bracelet and matching perfectly with your Nike Pumps. The Helix’s special flexible circuitry doesn’t hamper the phone’s performance in our little dream land of concepts. The flexible LCD touchscreen shows updates even when you’re wearing the device, using kinetic power to charge the device or a convenient little magnetic charger.. Link

People Lie When They Say They’ve LOL’d and Other Interesting Cellphone Stats

UK phone retailer Right Mobile Phone conducted an interesting survey among their customers and got some intriguing results. According to their survey: 71% say using their favorite song as their alarm clock, versus the system default or no alarm clock at all, made them feel happier that day 80% say not receiving a reply to their text messages makes them feel “negative”, whatever that means 41% said going by one day without getting a text message made them feel unpopular or lonely... Continue reading

Steampunk Cellphone

Built around a classic Nokia cellphone, this Steampunk Cellphone mod completes my universe. Complete with a leather and metal finish, this Steampunk-infused phone is almost too cool for words. Almost.

Samsung Jet Now Official

Normally, we don’t like to post about every new cellphone in the world. There’s simply too many to count and besides, that leaves us with room to post the really cool ones. This time around, Samsung has finally announced the long-awaited Jet. Photos of this phone have been floating around for over a year if I recall, so it’s nice to see it out in the open. So on to the details: This fucker packs a 3.1-inch AMOLED touchscreen, a... Continue reading