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Google officially announced its update for the Google TV platform today, which will make the service a smoother and more beautiful experience for users. Amongst the big changes, Google TV now has a simple interface for scrolling through apps and shows, while the home screen can be customized with your favorite content. Additionally, searching for shows is easier across the Internet and your cable Read more
10 awesomely outrageous Jem toys — MTVGeek The secret life of plants — Cracked NASA to send a satellite to orbit the sun — SlashGear Prepare for the Raving Rabbids TV series — GeekTyrant A 30,000-piece Lego Death Star diorama — io9 The iPhone 4S is now available for pre-order — Apple Read more
Your favorite TV show, as a religion — Cracked Radiation-detecting cell phones are popular again — Dvice Google+ membership increases 30 percent in two days — Geekosystem NASA's UARS satellite hits Earth, but no one knows where — SlashGear You should take a moment to watch Bjork's latest video — io9 Amazon gets Fox streaming deal — TechCrunch Read more
In desperate need of a vacation? If you're the adventurous type who just so happens to love the Lord of the Rings trilogy, you can journey north, my friends, and stay in the Hobbit House of Montana — complete with a miniature Shire and a replica of Bilbo Baggins's home. Guests can rent out the well-appointed Hobbit House at $245 per night. Built into the side of a knoll, the Hobbit House is Read more
Nearly 200,000 Americans canceled their cable or satellite subscription this quarter. This loss comes as no surprise (since cable and satellite subscriptions have been heading downward all year), and while some folks are cutting back on monthly bills due to the down economy, some are moving to online streaming options. If you're toying with the idea of canceling your outrageously priced cable Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! After about a year and a half of marriage, my husband and I have finally unpacked the boxes of his stuff and our wedding gifts that had piled up in every corner of our apartment. In doing so, we organized the whole place — finding a home within our home for all our "new" things while purging the old. Through the whole Read more
It feels like we've been waiting forever for The X Factor to come to America, but now we're just weeks away from the Sept. 21 premiere. A panel of the show's producers, host, and judges (including Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul) took the stage at the TCA to discuss what's in store for their new singing competition. Simon Cowell was tied up in St. Tropez, but that didn't stop him from Read more
The royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton will be watched by millions on TV and live streamed on the web, but there will be plenty of other Londonites lining the streets to catch a glimpse of the newlyweds on their way to the reception at Buckingham Palace. I'm not in London myself, but word on the street is, people will be camping out ahead of the ceremony to get a good spot Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! The Scene: A 1500-square-foot, mid-century modern house in Phoenix, AZ, home to Bob and Helen Winkel. The Inspiration: After unclogging lint from their dryer tube and realizing they were saving $15 a month on their energy bill, they decided to tackle energy-saving around the house. The Challenge: Cut energy bills in half. Yes, Read more
