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Instagram is the easy way of creating dreamy iPhone photos in a flash. The filters work their magic so well that nearly every picture comes out looking like a keepsake. Making those memories permanent can be just as easy with these tools for turning Instagram photos into a lasting work of art. PostalPix — Use this iPhone app to print four-inch squares from your Instagram library for only 30 Read more
After 244 years, Encyclopaedia Britannica is halting print editions of their classic multivolume set of encyclopedias. Instead, the company plans to focus on its online encyclopedia. In response to the digital shift, the editors wrote on the Britannica blog: "A momentous event? In some ways, yes; the set is, after all, nearly a quarter of a millennium old. But in a larger sense this is just Read more
Lauren Conrad is usually a pro when it comes to modeling, but yesterday she had her hands full with a group of cuddly puppies on a beach in Malibu. The little ones chased LC along the shore while she frolicked in a bright blue sundress. Lauren's no stranger to hanging with pups since she is the proud owner of her own four-legged pal, Chloe. Chloe may be her best friend, but it seems LC's also Read more
Lots of moms like to think out loud, and MiaFT is one of them. This is an excerpt from one of the latest posts on her Baby Love blog. So this is what Audrey is going to get this year for Christmas! Yes, I went a little overboard, but I couldn't help myself! So let me give you a rundown of all of her loot. As you can see, I hit the Disney Store...hard! I bought her both nightgowns for Snow Read more
If you've already got your hands on a Kindle Fire, but are still deciding on a case to keep it safe, might I suggest the new DODOcase For Kindle Fire ($45)? Just like its iPad, Kindle, and BlackBerry PlayBook counterparts, the Kindle Fire DODOcase protects your gadget from scratches and scrapes thanks to its strong bamboo casing and hardcover face that looks and feels just like a Moleskine Read more
I love the Grid-It system for storing my gadgets on the go, which is why I'm excited to try this DIY for myself. This gadget organizer uses the same concept as the Grid-It — flexible, elastic ribbon used to hold your tech in place — but adds a layer of nostalgia by incorporating a vintage hardcover book to keep it neat in your bag (and possibly thwarting potential thieves). It only takes a Read more
Walter Isaacson sat down with 60 Minutes on Sunday to talk about his new biography that chronicles the life of the late Steve Jobs. If you missed it, you can see the entire interview here. Yesterday, the book finally went on sale around the globe, and it's already looking to be Amazon's top-selling book of 2011. We're tearing through the pages of this book on our Kindles, but also ordered a Read more
If you've left your paper and hardback novels sitting on your bookshelves in favor of a lightweight Kindle or tablet in recent years, you're not alone. Instead of lugging around old tomes, you could dress up your high-tech gadgets to look like hardcovers. These accessories should help you regain that romantic look and feel of old hardbacks. Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! It's cheaper than ever to snuggle up with an e-reader. But finding bargain-bin books is a challenge. 1. Look for big deals on the big three. You can now buy an Amazon Kindle, a Barnes & Noble Nook or a Sony Reader for $150 or less. Plus, if you were going to buy a tablet computer anyway, the Apple iPad ($500) and Motorola Read more
There's a few benefits to disguising your tech toys as books, one of which is to keep thieves guessing. Instead of making it obvious that you're toting a laptop, tablet, or ereader around, disguise your gear with one of these awesomely crafted sleeves and cases that meld old hardcover style with new world technology. Read more
