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For fitness fanatics and nature lovers, owning a Nalgene water bottle was as essential as a sports bra — a must-have to stay hydrated and reduce your plastic footprint. For years it seemed like there was a Nalgene bottle next to every machine at the gym. Then the scare hit. The chemical known as bisphenol A (BPA) used to make these polycarbonate bottles was found to possibly cause cancer, Read more
All this talk about how polycarbonate water bottles are bad for our health has definitely made me a little weary about sipping from my old Nalgene. What about you? I'm wondering . . . Have You Stopped Using Your Polycarbonate Water Bottle? Yes, and I'm really upset about it. I use it less, but still use it. No way, I don't believe any of that stuff about them causing Read more
Even though it would be rare to find one of his pieces that would fit into my home's Bazaar Style-oriented design aesthetic, I still can't help but admire Karim Rashid and covet his space-age designs. I'm definitely loving his Poly chair ($340), which looks like a clever cross between my beloved Louis Ghost Chair and the Blu Dot Real Good Chair. Like the Ghost chair, the Poly is made of Read more
Audiophiles looking for a new phone should mark this date on their calendar — the HTC One X will hit AT&T on May 6 for $200. First spotted at CES 2012, the One X is a looker with its sleek white polycarbonate exterior, but it also comes packed with Beats Audio technology for a groovy listening experience on the go. Also packed inside is Android Ice Cream Sandwich, a powerful 1.5GHz Read more
Yesterday we talked about all the reasons you'll love the Nokia Lumia 900, but the phone itself does have a few drawbacks. Debating on whether or not to pick one up for yourself? Here, four reasons why you might want to skip it and a recap of the five reasons you'll want to buy it. The apps (or lack thereof) — The Windows Marketplace is buzzing with apps, but your favorites, like Spotify and Read more
You take so many photos with your iPhone as it is (check out the Instagram #CoolCapture tag for proof!), you might as well make it a full-time gig. Miss the tactile response, look, and feel of a digital or film camera? That's no problem with the iCA iPhone case ($65). This case, made of tough polycarbonate, keeps your iPhone 4 and 4S protected on all sides and even comes with a set of two lenses Read more
Looking for something extra sweet to fill a stocking this year? Pick up a Tech Candy iPhone or iPad case for the gadget addict that wants options with their gear. Each iPhone 4/4S case ($38) and iPad/iPad 2 case ($48) comes with two complementary colored, flexible silicone "wraps" along with a white hard-shell polycarbonate outer case that shows off the rainbow hue below. Change up the color Read more
Tis the season to be jolly and sparkly, and this J.Crew Glitter iPhone Case ($25) will definitely get you in the mood for the holidays if you aren't already. Fitting your iPhone 4/4S, this polycarbonate case is covered with glitter-encrusted cotton fabric, which will help keep your phone scratch free. Coming in silver and gold, this case makes for the perfect accessory to your upcoming seasonal Read more
There's no way around it, we've fallen for the upcoming Nokia Lumia 800 phone. With the beautiful cyan and magenta colors, 3.7-inch screen, and Windows Mango OS, we can't wait to get our hands on it when released in 2012. After spending years under the smartphone market radar, Nokia is pulling out all the stops in the months leading up to the Lumia's arrival. The company just released this Read more
The Nokia Lumia 800 was announced in the wee hours of yesterday morning, but I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. Not only is this device a spitting image of the drool-worthy N9, but this one is US bound in "early 2012" with a rumored price tag of $600 off contract. You've got your preferred Android, BlackBerry, or iPhone device already, so why should you even bother giving this phone a Read more
