Tidbit: When getting dressed gets technical....

Socks don't match? Can't find your favorite pair? Your sock worries are over.

"Smarter Socks" is technology created by Samy Liechti of the Blacksocks company, a high-brow, luxury European sock subscription service of which provides annual supply of quality sock wear. The company branched out into the US market in 2009, as well as expanding into a line of underwear, t-shirts, and athletic socks. 

The company continues their stellar repetition with their latest innovation, "Smarter Socks". The magic socks, track your sock wearing statistics through RFID chip system inserted in the sock that will track things such as how many times you've worn a pair of socks, which socks match, how often you clean your socks, when your socks were produced, as well as the location of the place of which your socks were produced.

Your "Smarter Sock" data is all displayed through the "Sock Sorter" app available for iPhones and iPads through Apple's App Store.

"The Smarter Socks" will cost $189, which buys a 10-pack of the socks and the scanner that collects the data from the RFID chip implanted in the sock.

Check out the video below which explains "The Worlds Smartest Socks". 

Just Scratching the Surface

  

Microsoft is preparing for the unveiling of their newest venture, the Surface. Apart from offering all of the luxury items standard with tablets (social media email, apps, etc), the Surface will offer full compatibly with MS Office, Outlook, and numerous other small business programs that have been the bread and butter of Microsoft since the beginning.

Office 365 Small Business Premium is a new program Microsoft's arsenal that will sell for $12.50 per user per month, or $149.99 annually. The Small Business Premium is aimed at businesses that have no more than 10 users. Each user could access Office 365 on up to five PCs, tablets or Apple Mac computers. Features also include 25GB of Outlook e-mail storage, 10 GB of cloud storage, the ability to host online meetings and operate a public-facing Web site with no additional hosting fees. Microsoft has not been as specific about the pricing for the tablet itself saying that it will be between $199 and $800 which is extremely broad. That range for the average American family could either be groceries for the week or paying a mortgage so only time will tell the bottom line but we will bet it is closer to the $500 price tag of their favorite rival's tablet.

Wallet Woes

Big wallet hurting your big butt? No worries Apple can fix that too! That's right, Wednesday, Apple is expected to introduce the highly anticipated new iPhone, which will include Passbook a new "digital wallet" app that can store several credit cards plus digital coupons, tickets and loyalty cards. The iPhone, as well as the iPod Touch and iPad, will have the new iOS 6 software that will drive the devices. For owners of older Apple devices the new iOS 6 software will be available as a free upgrade to effectively modernize your existing device.

There has been much talk in the past few years about turning phones into digital wallets that would allow people use their phones to surf the Internet, make calls and pay for lattes and muffins. Visa, MasterCard, Starbucks, Google, Square, PayPal, Intuit and others have been working feverishly to make mobile payments a way of life, but the practice has yet to go mainstream, because businesses are waiting for it to become more widespread.

Analysts expect the new iPhone to come with a bigger screen, spiffier design, a faster processor and improved camera."With Passbook, you can scan your iPhone or iPod Touch to check in for a flight, get into a movie and redeem a coupon," Apple says on its website. "You can also see when your coupons expire, where your concert seats are and the balance left on that all-important coffee bar card."

Apple Picking Season

*One concept of what iPhone 5 might look like

It is almost here appleheads! Apple is gearing up for the release of the iPhone 5 that is sure to capture the attention of many, and the pay checks of even more. Equipped with iOS 6, a faster processor, and a “modern unibody casing” of one kind or another. This new device will have a 4-inch display and will be about 15% thinner than the iPhone 4S, and will run with blazing 4G LTE data speed.

Some quick projects for iPhone 5 have been calculated by comparing the date of the iPhone 4S's sales.  The iPhone 4S sold 1 million pre-orders in the first 24 hours – with the iPhone 5, Apple expects to run through 1.3 to 1.5 million pre-orders in that same 24 hour period.  The iPhone 4S, 4 million units sold in the first three days of it being on sale. With the iPhone 5,  Apple expects this number to move up between 5 and 5.5 million units. In September alone Apple plans to sell between 10 and 12 million iPhone 5 devices, lucky for them it's Apple season and lucky for us they will all look great with our YUBZ Retro Handsets!

Pong + YUBZ = 100% Awesome!

 

Pong has revolutionized the cell phone industry by not only creating a cell phone case that block up to 93% of cell phone radiation, but it also increases your iPhones signal strength up to 41%, which is great news for any one still on AT&T's network (zing!).

This is also great item to combo for anyone owning a YUBZ Retro Handset because when paired with the Pong a user can enjoy 100% radiation free cell phone conversations which is a first. Forget hands free, this is radiation free cell phone use! Plus the rubber case makes for a perfect match with YUBZ newest Rubberized Retro Handsets editions. The Pong Soft Case sells for $69.99(USD), and is available in black, pink, light blue or white and ironically enough there is a YUBZ Retro Handset to match them all!

Fall 2012 Back To School Trends

The first day of school is right around the corner for many students, and for others, the first week has already passed. To celebrate the start of a new school year, YUBZ has decided to dedicate today to the trends students will be rocking this fall. So parents, listen to your kids on this topic, and if you're still unsure, continue reading this entry (all images courtesy of http://www.squidoo.com/back-to-school-fashion-trends-for-2012:

DENIM: (vests, jackets, etc.) perfect for guys and gals


PLAID: so all you catholic and private school students, you'll definitely love this!
 

SHEER: Don't put away your sheer tops and skirts just yet ladies


Among the fall trends are oversized sweaters, also sweaters with collars. Let's not forget our colorful jeans, leggings, and who can forget STRIPES. These styles are incorporating summer styles with the new cool fron coming through, you can still get plenty of wear with the clothes.

Monday Blues

Summer seems to be coming to a quick end, but there's still loads of fun to have before autumn comes along. You might not feel that way because today is...Monday, a day we all dread simply because it means the end of our weekend. However, we at YUBZ have discovered a few tricks to beat the Monday blues:

1. Make time to start your day and week off great by doing some positive things such as meditating, or exercising. Positive thinking goes a long way

 2. Make sure you eat breakfast. Breakfast is a good way to start off your morning and get the boost of energy you need

These 2 tips have been found to improve your day and week. Stress relievers, family time, etc. are also great ways to unwind once the work day is over.

"Talking Cars" Tested in Michigan

Ever heard a car talk? Neither have we! According to recent news, the U.S. Department of Transport, the technology was designed to alert drivers of potential situations that could be dangerous and in doing so, reducing the number of accidents. The cars provided by different automobile manufacturers will be equipped a kit that allows them to communicate with each other. The talking car will be able to alert its driver of the possible events that can lead to an accident: crashing into another car at crossings where the driver's view is restricted, another car changing lanes in the driver's blind spot, and a possibility of a rare-end collision when the car ahead brakes suddenly. Whether or not this technology will be implemented is still not guaranteed, but nonetheless, this product will have more benefits than losses.

Kidsfest-Hamptons hosted by Free Arts NYC

Will you be in the New York area this weekend, August 25th? If so, make sure you attend the Kidsfest-Hamptons event hosted by Free Arts NYC. This event was created to give children an opportunity to explore their creative side. Free Arts NYC  has created other events which have given children a way to escape problems such as poverty, neglect, abuse, etc. The funding from the events go towards the arts-based mentoring programs in the New York area. What's also cool about this event? Our YUBZ Retro Handset will also be given away along with other gifts in the gift bags. Whether you like YUBZ or you like the idea of the event and other Free Arts NYC programs...or you're just interested in learning more information, make sure to visit http://www.freeartsnyc.org/kidsfest2012/hamptons/

50% off Select Retro Handsets plus FREE SHIPPING!

 

The secret is out! Last Friday YUBZ was featured on WABC Channel 7 news for a special promo to anyone with in Tri-State area of New York, and now YUBZ is extending this special offer to everyone nationwide! The deal is simple, go to http://www.yubz.com/abc-ch7-promo/ and pick any handset on the page. When you get to step 5 of the check out processes there will be a box to enter promo codes, enter Channel7 and enjoy 50% off plus FREE SHIPPING!!

Save Big With YUBZ

Every month YUBZ tries to provide you with several ways to purchase our Retro Handsets at a fraction of the cost. This month, there are many ways to save big with YUBZ. By visiting coupon websites such as retailmenot.com, you will be able to find recent coupon codes to use with your handsets at checkout. Be sure to also follow us on Twitter, @yubz and also on Facebook for daily updates regarding coupon codes, and other programs for our customers. YUBZ has decided to run multiple coupon codes this month in celebration of the Olympics(yubzrocks), for our online shoppers(webcode), and our general coupon code for month of August(yubzaug). Still looking for ways to save when purchasing your Retro Handset? Look no further!

Fat-free Chocolate???

That's right, fat-free chocolate! Thanks to the researchers from the University of Warwick, a report has been submitted for a "healthier fruit juice infused chocolate confectionery." This simply means a form of fruit juice will be infused with the chocolate mixture, creating chocolate that without the fat. According to the researcher, Stefan Bon, the fat contained in the chocolate is what gives the smooth texture. With the fruit juice, the chocolate still retains its consistency but is more healthy for the consumer. Researchers also found that by adding vitamin C solution instead of the juice, the fruity taste would be removed thus tasting like the same chocolaty taste we've all come to love. Hopefully this variation of chocolate will make its way to the market because we'll be in line waiting to purchase ours!

TGIF

As the weekend unravels, remember to make time for your loved ones, friends,etc. Start your day off with some of the tips provided in our last blog entry. Above all, get some R&R!

Rev Up Your Morning Routine

Take a second to think about your morning routine, before you eat breakfast. Now think of how your morning routine affects your energy level as you proceed to completing your tasks for the day. 

According to the book "What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast" starting your day with a productive or fulfilling activity can increase your alertness and energy level for the rest of the day. Author Laura Vanderkam found that many high achievers often began their day with physical, spiritual, and intellectual activities. These include praying, meditation such as yoga, running, or spending time with the family during breakfast. 

Not sure how to break from your current routine? Vanderkam suggests the following steps: tracking your time and taking note of how your routine affects your energy level, envisioning your day starting off on a good note then making it happen, and starting off small until you develop the habit.

Having a good day doesn't have to depend on the weather, on the attitude of others, or even the universe. All you need to do is follow these simple steps and you'll be on your way to having more great days.