Gpay

  Google is launching a trial of its payment system in collaboration with Mastercard and Citibank. The payment system is set to open to consumers in the summer and expand across the country. The new payment system will be introduced first on the Google Nexus S 4G smartphone, connecting to only Mastercard Paypass channels. Consumers will be able to use a "single-tap" solution which allows consumers to pay with a tap of a button on their smartphone. Whether this concept will be accepted by retailers and consumers, it's still up for grabs. Would other companies such as Visa, etc. be willing to join this movement or would they be against it? Even if the Google wallet was launched in the summer, how would this affect the already giant success of a company called Google?

1 and a half men plus Ashton

  1 man
  1/2 a man
 Substitute Ashton Kutcher for Charlie Sheen.
  
       You now have a recipe for a show...hopefully a good one. Although Ashton Kutcher is a comedian, similar to Charlie Sheen, viewers have grown accustomed to seeing Sheen on the screen. Viewers should not expect Kutcher to be the next Sheen in terms of comedy. A better way to write Kutcher into the show would be to make another character, not a Sheen replacement. That way, Sheen's influence on the show would not be lost and Kutcher would not be compared to Sheen by the media and by fans. Kutcher does have what it takes to boost the ratings of the show after Sheen left. Kutcher is funny, he's well known, and just the positive image the show needs. Whether the show will be as successful as it was when Sheen was the other man, only time  and ratings will tell.

YUBZ Retro Handset Artist 2011

 What's better than a YUBZ Retro Handset? A YUBZ Retro Handset from the 2011 artist collection. The handset from the 2011 artist collection offers the same features in comparison to the regular handsets. Then what's the difference you ask? The 2011 Artist Collection handsets have a 3.5mm jack which is compatible with certain cell phones. The handsets offer a wider range of designs and colors, which help reinforce the YUBZ mission statement of being original and colorful. Through the YUBZ Artist Collaborate Program, modern artists worldwide are given the opportunity to add their own art on the retro handsets. So if you're in search of something cool and different, go for the retro handsets. If you're in search of something cool, different, with a touch of artistic flair, go for the 2011 Artist Collection handsets.

Chicago Can't take the Heat...

  Whether you like basketball or not, one thing is certain...you love the Bulls for being the in the NBA finals this year. The Bulls have not been in the Eastern Conference Finals since 1998. As a Bulls supporter, I'd personally like to say I'm proud of the Bulls. I'm pretty sure other Chicago sports' fans would most likely agree with me on this. Just seeing the Bulls during the finals is good enough to put a smile on any Chicago sports' fan's face...winning the championship, why that would just be icing on the already gorgeous cake. A sense of pride has swelled up in the hearts of all Bulls' supporters, and if for some reason the Bulls indeed can not handle the Heat, we'll all know they put up a good fight. Winning, however...would be epic.

Bulls to the left...a bigger force wants the spotlight.

   1998 was the last time the Chicago Bulls have been in the finals, in hopes of winning a championship ring. All attention should be given to the Bulls correct? Wrong! A decision most Chicagoan sports fans deem unfair has been made. The decision will affect the Bulls game which was supposed to air tonight. The game has been postponed to Sunday at the United Center. I'm sure by now you're asking who this bigger force is that pushed the Bulls out of their rightful game spot. It's none other than Oprah. Yes, Oprah Winfrey has taken over the United Center from Monday night until Tuesday to tape her last farewell show(s). Rumors of the guest list include Beyonce, Usher, and other celebrities. No one is quite sure of what to expect during the taping of the show, but come May 23rd and 24th when the show airs...we will be amazed. Once again, Oprah has proven that she's a force to be reckoned with in Chicago.

Chromebooks, the newest sensation.

  Samsung and Acer will begin selling notebook PCs running on Google's Chrome Operating System in June. The notebooks or Chromebooks will be sold starting June 15th on Amazon.com and Best Buy. The computers will be sold in different countries including the U.K., Italy, Spain, etc. The computers will also be sold via subscription for businesses, schools, etc. for as low as $28 per business user and will be sold directly from Google. What makes this notebook different from other notebooks? All programs on the Chromebooks are web-based, files can be shared through a link, it can run on battery for up to a day without the need to charge it. The Chromebook will also feature optional 3G and no anti-virus will be needed due to the many layers of security. Come June 15th, the Chromebooks will officially enter the market, and hopefully holds its ground when competing with the Ipad, etc.

The Road to Success

  The greatest results in life are usually attained by simple means and the exercise of ordinary qualities. These may for the most part be summed in these two: common-sense and perseverance.

~Owen Feltham

P.S. congratulations to the class of 2011.

Word to the wise...or the Lazy

 Sometimes all you want to do is to just do nothing. Don't we all know that feeling. Word to the lazy...time waits for no one. There's nothing more annoying than having to do twice the amount of work you intended to do, all because you wanted to be lazy. Perhaps you find it hard to keep track of time. Our Mood Light Elevator is the perfect product for you. The Mood Light Elevator is a desktop lamp and clock with a touch sensor that allows you to brighten up or dim down the lighting in any room. So whether you have trouble getting out of bed in the morning or you just suffer from a lack of energy during the day, never put off what you can do today until tomorrow. Oh and while you're giving yourself this pep talk, remember to make a mental note to purchase a Mood Light Elevator.

Blackberry Playbook

 The Blackberry Playbook might have what it takes to smoke out the Apple Ipad...just maybe. The Playbook runs quite fast with its 1GHZ Texas Instrument processor and 1GB of RAM. The Playbook also runs on Adobe Flash, which allows for faster videos. Both gadgets cost about the same, so consumers will not have to worry about price being a determining factor.The major difference between the Ipad and the Playbook is that the Playbook doesn't have a 3G OR 4G model, nor does it have a syncing client( i.e. blackberry desktop manager). The apps might also not be up to par with the Ipad. Given these pros and cons, it will be interesting to see which gadget does better after being in the market for a long period of time. The Ipad is already on its second series, giving it a competitive edge, but Blackberry could soon decide to create another Playbook that will be an even bigger competition to the Ipad.