The pictures of the new iPod were finally revealed today. Referring to our old post earlier today, movies on your iPod were true but the new widescreen iPod wasn’t. The iPod nanos now look like the old minis, the shuffle is even smaller, and an 80gig iPod was added to the regular lineup. Overall I found the new iPods pretty disappointing, yes the screens got improved, more capacity was added, and a longer battery life is always nice but it was nothing revolutionary.

I guess it’s not such a bad thing, now I can waste my money on some other novelty item.

Get more information on Apple.com
http://www.apple.com/ipod/ipod.html

One look at BLVD a hotspot on New York’s Lower East Side, and you’ll see that it’s not your typical restaurant by day, nightclub by night. BLVD is a multi-room megaplex consisting of the Crash Mansion which hosts live performances, a main 1,500 square foot nightclub, a fine restaurant, and Pink the VIP area which can host up to 350 of your closes pals. This is the amusement park of nightclubs, you can go from one floor and enjoy trance music then venture downstairs to catch live music.

If the place seems familiar to you then it well could be, it was the stage for The Apprentice Finale and has been showcased on Law & Order: SUV. Not surprising with a high-profile place like BLVD you can often spot some famous faces, including frequent goers like Tyra Banks, Kanye West, and Tim Robbins.

View more pictures after the jump or visit BLVD website:
http://www.blvdnyc.com

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Environmentally friendly doesn’t have to be ugly, the EcoSmart Fire fireplace proves that. This sleek fireplace is flueless and runs on denatured alcohol, which is just a fancy word for ethanol, the same kind of ethanol fuel that you use for your camping stove. But this is no camping stove, after all it would be kind of weird snuggling before a stove.

The EcoSmart Fire is a sure and easy solution to raise the pimp-factor of one’s place. Freestanding models are portable and require no installation, making them ideal for small spaces and apartment living.

For more information visit:
http://www.ecosmartfire.com

I guess cornering the online music distribution and animation market is not enough for Steve Jobs. Rumor has it, well it’s pretty much a done deal that Apple will be announcing later today the availability of full length movies on iTunes (maybe they should change the name now). They even shutdown iTunes temporarily today, a possible hint that the rumors are true. Current reports are saying that only Disney and Pixar movies will be available to download. But I’m sure movies through iTunes will be a hit and other studios will be forced to jump onboard, like some reluctant labels and artists were when iTunes first appeared.

To support movie viewing on your iPod, rumor has it that Apple will also be announcing several new iPods. One of them to have a widescreen that is touch sensitive and bluetooth support.

Looks like another reason to upgrade … why am I such a sucker for these things?

Source: Gizmodo

Justin Timberlake former member of N’Sync has released his second solo project today dubbed FutureSex/LoveSounds. Those boy band days are long gone, Justin has actually successfully broke the image and has become a respectful performer. For his second round, Justin has decided to ditch The Neptunes, instead choosing another very hot producer, Timbaland who produced Nelly Furtado’s hugely successful sophomore project.

Sexy Back the first single of the album is already a huge hit, pretty much the since the day it was leaked on the Internet. And with words like “I’m bring sexy back” and “Get your sexy on” I can’t be more than happier because that’s ultimately what I’m trying to do myself. Obviously Justin Timberlake has a bit more of an audience, but I’m also working on that … watch out now!

Located in West Hollywood on the famous Sunset Strip, this ultra-modern 4 star hotel will leave you feeling like a movie star. Famous for the rooftop bar and lounge appropriately named Sky Bar. Opened in 1999, the Sky Bar quickly become the hottest night spot in town for celebs. It’s an intimate, low-key outdoor venue, where you can lounge poolside on large chaises and enjoy a spectacular view of L.A. below.

The reason why the Sky Bar has remained popular in a town where trends come and go is the exclusivity. This also poses a huge problem, it’s not enough to just look good and have a hot date, you somehow need to get on the guest list. Other than having someone in the know, the easiest way is to stay at the hotel because a hotel room key immediately gains you entrance to the Sky Bar.

Also, bring lots of cash, drinks are a flat $18 each, not including tip.

For more infor visit:
http://www.mondrianhotel.com

The Lacoste Spring 07 collection was displayed earlier this weekend and was the first real menswear collection to show a bit of color. The collection really reminded me of French playboy with the white loafers and shortened pants. Few other notables of the collection was the trend that men’s shorts continually are getting shorter and the use of a lot of synthetic material.

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If you have $70,000 burning a hole in your pocket, may I suggest not wasting it on a new car or a downpayment on a new place, but the world’s largest high definition plasma display instead. Panasonic has announced the unbelievable TH-103PF9UK which is a 103” plasma television that supports 1080p natively. That’s equivalent to the size of four 50-inch plasma’s displays.

This super-large television probably won’t make it to many households instead be used for commercial applications like NASA’s command center. But if you are big time enough, I guarantee this will make you the envy of everyone within your city limits and most likely the next city over.

Panasonic expects to release the behemoth television before Christmas of this year.

For more information visit:
http://www.panasonic.com

Today marks the five year anniversary in where the world would change forever. After that fateful day, award-winning photographer Joel Meyerowitz was the only photographer that had the rights to access Ground Zero with the help of the Museum of the City of New York and some city officials.

He spent nine months taking photographs of the destruction but also the human spirit during the recovery and rebuilding effort. Aftermath: Word Trade Center Archive is the result of his work, featuring 400 of his best shots, many taken with a large format camera, so no one will ever forget the tragic event and the dark days that followed.

The book is available through Amazon.com for $48.
http://www.amazon.com

Electrolux one of the biggest appliance manufactures has declared War on White(WoW). Their first WoW appliance they introduced is the Screenfridge, which have decorative designs on the front instead of your typical white, black, or stainless finish. It’s all inspired by different design disciplines outside of the appliance industry, such as fashion, interior design and architecture.

Electrolux is also expecting to do the same treatment to many other home appliances.

“It has become clear that now more than ever, people want unique products that allow them to express their individuality through their choices” says Henrik Otto, Senior Vice President Global Design at Electrolux.

My opinion is it’s always nice to see art introduce in things that you would never expect, but your typical stainless design is sleek enough for me.

Souce: MocoLoco

Audi has announced they’re putting a race-derived 6.0-liter V12 TDI in the Q7 SUV for 2008. The street version of the V12 TDI will be the most powerful passenger car diesel in the world, with get this 500 horsepower and a staggering 720 lbs ft of torque on tap. And it doesn’t end there, according to the same report, the monster diesel will find its way into the next A8 sedan, due in 2010.

Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you know that the V12 TDI is the engine that led the audi R10 to American Le Mans Series dominance this year, and powered audi to overall victory at the 24 hours of LeMans.

With this new engine, the Audi Q7 will join the Porsche Cayenne in an exclusive category where you never want your neighborhood soccer mom driving. No news if this car will ever hit North American shores.

Gray or Grey for our American readers is making a comeback when it comes to jeans. Although your classic blue jeans will never go out of style, the gray jeans are becoming the next big thing. And no, these aren’t the gray acid wash jeans that you can spot in 80’s movies and music videos.

In general, gray is making a huge comeback in men’s fashion wear. The Spring ’07 Perry Ellis revealed earlier today at Olympus Fashion Week was entirely white, gray, or a shade close to it. And I won’t be surprise to see more men’s collection that’s main palette is a shade of gray.

This is a trend to definetly keep track of …

Perry Ellis one of my favorite labels and designer would follow John Bartlett’s show at Olympus Fashion Week. Just like John Bartlett’s collection, the Perry Ellis collection lacked color signaling a possible trend for next spring. Not something I agree with, but seeing how menswear has always been more about fit and shape, then patterns and colors the Perry Ellis collection does not disappoint. The only thing that had me scratching my head was the high waist of the pants, too much Steve Urkel-esque for me.

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John Bartlett the American designer kicked off Olympus Fashion Week earlier today. Favorite of the old money and wannabe old money type folks, he once again does not disappoint with his classic take on preppyness with a twist. A little overdone again on the nautica theme but I guess a lot of his fans are the one’s that can afford sailboats and yachts.

Which brings me to the question why on earth was Tyson Ritter of The All-American Rejects modeling for John Bartlett.

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If you’re visiting New York City in the following days and are thinking to yourself that’s there’s an obscene level of beautiful people, it’s not just your imagination. It’s just a signal that Olympus Fashion Week is in town. Olympus Fashion Week goes through September 8th to 15th and will showcase dozens of designers Spring ’07 collection.

I will showcase some of the bigger menswear designers throughout the week.

To learn more about Olympus Fashion Week visit the official website:
http://www.olympusfashionweek.com