December 09, 2010
Daft Punk [MEDICOM TOY] Monster TRON: LEGACY Headphones
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Daft Punk, MEDICOM TOY and Monster join forces to create a TRON: LEGACY inspired pair of headphones. Daft Punk has been a musical cornerstone for the upcoming movie with the headphones representing just the tip of the merchandising iceberg. In terms of features they include light-up LEDs with an aesthetic in-line with the costumes worn by Daft Punk in their movie cameo. The headphones will retail for $350 USD and include a copy of the TRON: LEGACY soundtrack.
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Daft Punk, MEDICOM TOY and Monster join forces to create a TRON: LEGACY inspired pair of headphones. Daft Punk has been a musical cornerstone for the upcoming movie with the headphones representing just the tip of the merchandising iceberg. In terms of features they include light-up LEDs with an aesthetic in-line with the costumes worn by Daft Punk in their movie cameo. The headphones will retail for $350 USD and include a copy of the TRON: LEGACY soundtrack.
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Google Nexus “S”
The follow-up to the original Google Nexus One has surfaced with as the Google Nexus “S”. Produced in conjunction with Samsung, the Nexus “S” embodies many of the sensibilities within the brand’s current range of innovative Android-based phones. At the core of the phone is a 1 GHz Hummingbird processor, 4-inch 800×480 Super AMOLED screen, a 5 MP rear facing camera, VGA front facing camera as well as a unique “Contour Display” shape for better ergonomics. However beyond all the hardware specs, the Google Nexus “S” also features the first device to feature the new Android Gingerbread 2.3 operating system. The phone will be available on December 16 for either $529 USD unlocked or $199 USD via a 2 year T-Mobile plan.
December 06, 2010
5 Business Killers/ Savers
1. Stop paying attention to the bad news
At Austin-based Falcon Containers, CEO Stephen Shang suggested in 2009 that his sales team quit watching economic news for two weeks and spend more time connecting with customers. Result: The company, which leases repurposed shipping containers as storage units, made a deal to create an Iraqi "village" out of the containers for an anti-IED effort by the U.S. Air Force. That led to more military business -- fostering a 20% sales increase.
2. End a contentious relationship
Tired of worrying that his creative talent would quit because the main contact for a huge client was abusive, Kim McConnell, founder of agricultural marketing communications firm AdFarm, pulled the plug on the relationship. Morale improved immediately. "Very quickly the revenue from this very sizable account was made up," he says. "I guess it put pressure on our people to go and find the revenue we lost from this client."
3. Quit selling some of your products or services
Niraj Balasaria, CEO of Petron Pacific, a 14-employee steel-and-wire-products importer that brings in more than $15 million annually, says he saved his company from disaster by pulling back from three new product lines earlier this year. His team was pulled in too many directions, leading to mistakes. "I lost tons of money simply because I went outside of my core competency," he says. He's now refocusing on the company's three most successful lines.
4. Don't answer your own e-mail
Finding himself spending far too much time tackling his in-box, Brian Scudamore, CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK, the $100 million clutter-removal service, asked his assistant to take over and handle his e-mails two years ago. He says getting rid of this "business killer" improved his productivity and has made him a better manager, freeing him to encourage and inspire his team. "It's given me time to walk around and talk to people," he says. Imagine that!
5. Stop eating alone
Scrimp on business lunches -- as so many companies are doing -- and you'll lose vital business leads. Ask McConnell, who has broken bread with professional contacts and employees every workday since 1984. He's won several huge clients for his company, which has sales in the $15 million range, as a result. "It didn't occur over lunch, where two minutes later I walked out with a multimillion-dollar client, but it was definitely the catalyst that allowed it to occur," he says.
TDK Boombox
An ode to the ghetto blasters that dominated stoops, bboy circles, and street corner gatherings TDK introduces a new line of boomboxes in a 3 and 2 speak model. While retaining subtle characteristics and analog feel of the original models in shape and oversized speakers the new variations offer touch sensitive controls, digital display panels, USB, 3.5mm and RCA auxiliary ports and 6 inch speakers for that crystal clear sound. The glossy finish and leather strap add to the portability and defined aesthetic. Priced at $399 for the two speakers and $499 for the three speaker version the units will be available online starting January 2011 and hit retail locations the following month.
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ViewSonic Show’n Go 3DV5 3D HD Camcorder
The ViewSonic Show’n Go 3DV5 3D HD Camcorder ($180) makes this futuristic dream possible thanks to its diminutive size, twin sensors, 720p video recording, 3D still image capture, SD storage, HDMI output, and autosterescopic 2.4″ screen.
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