It’s slime time
Who wants to use a boring, black clad computer? Give up the nerd look and get slimed. Dell and Nickelodeon are mixing fun and education with the Dell Inspiron Mini Nickelodeon Edition. The netbook is designed specifically for kids and sports a Nickelodeon-inspired “green slime” artwork scheme. Additional designs based on Nickelodeon hit properties of iCarly and SpongeBob SquarePants, will also be available at Dell.com’s Design Studio.
Weighing less than three pounds, the Dell Inspiron Mini Nickelodeon Edition can easily be carried by kids. Based on Dell’s Inspiron Mini 10v netbook, it features a 10.1-inch color LCD display and built-in wireless Internet access. The system includes a 15-month subscription to McAfee Family Security and if the netbook goes astray it can report its location on the Internet with its built-in LoJack for Laptops anti-theft program.
Each Dell Inspiron Mini Nickelodeon Edition comes with Nickelodeon-branded desktop wallpaper and icons that create a kid-friendly experience. The Nickelodeon-themed interface provides direct access to dedicated Web portals that serve up dynamically updated content at dedicated Dell “landing zones” at Nick.com. There’s also a desktop animaticon linked to educational content from Whyville.net.
Get the H1N1 facts
Rumors about H1Ni are rife. It’s time for a fact check so turn to www.flu.gov. This is a one-stop website for all the latest information from the CDC and other top scientists and doctors about influenza, including the new H1N1 flu virus and its associated pandemic. The site is hosting an informative webcast about flu preparedness for pregnant women and new mothers. It’s also possible to ask questions through the website, get lists of effective flu prevention activities and even send an e-card to loved ones about H1N1 prevention.
Manage webcams from Facebook
Seedonk (www.seedonk.com), a platform for viewing, managing and sharing camera feeds over the Internet, has begun the beta launch of its consumer network camera management service. With features such as Seedonk IM, Seedonk iPhone App (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=313433...), and Seedonk Facebook App (http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=111155658664), Seedonk makes webcams much more useful and user friendly. As part of the beta launch offering, users can access a free trial of Seedonk’s services with any PC webcam. The trial allows users to see and share their webcam from anywhere online.
Virtual makeover application
Aiming to change how women discover, try and even buy beauty products, Daily Makeover (www.dailymakeover.com) has introduced the next generation of its virtual makeover application, Makeover Studio. Daily Makeover’s virtual try-on technology in Makeover Studio includes new rendering functionality, visualization technology and face-tracing capabilities. It also has a large range of makeup finishes — satin, matte, metallic, shimmer, stained, dewy, sheer and glossy — to reflect the true properties specific cosmetics create when applied. Makeover Studio has incorporated an option for women to adjust the placement and coverage levels of foundations, concealers, lip colors, eye shadows, mascara and blush. The application also includes an enhanced facial recognition component.
With the new technologies, when a woman uploads her photo to Makeover Studio, her face is instantly traced so that all the different application techniques can be superimposed on her face in the correct areas. The application is so specific that it will differentiate between volumizing and lengthening mascara or how a dewy cream blush looks versus a soft satin powder blush. Using Makeover Studio a woman can tweak her look until it’s just right.
