Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: iPhone hits discount retailers as an eyeshadow palette]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/14/keepin-it-real-fake-iphone-hits-discount-retailers-as-an-eyesh/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/14/keepin-it-real-fake-iphone-hits-discount-retailers-as-an-eyesh/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/14/keepin-it-real-fake-iphone-hits-discount-retailers-as-an-eyesh/#comments Now, these may have been around for ages, we can't really be sure because, truth be told, it's pretty rare for us to troll the aisles of Kohl's makeup section looking for KIRFs. Regardless, a helpful, hawk-eyed reader snapped this shot of an eyeshadow palette -- called eyemobile -- that's got the distinct iPhone aura going on, though we're 100 percent certain this is an unauthorized use case. It's hard to say from the photo, but it also looks like there's a lip gloss palette in the background (which we assume is called lipmobile), and that, friends, we would pay money for. Lots of money.

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Keepin' it real fake: iPhone hits discount retailers as an eyeshadow palette originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Augmented reality mirror picks makeup for the ladies (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not that we haven't seen compact-themed cellphones before, but we'd argue that the Imobile phoneV588 is about as suggestive as it gets. This dual-band GSM "handset" looks more like the next big thing from Cover Girl than your next mobile, with a circular form factor, pop-up lid, a built-in mirror and a design that would've totally worked in Princess Diaries. If you're curious about hard specs, you'll find a 2.6-inch LCD, an integrated MP3 / MP4 player, speakers and USB connectivity. Oh, and your guess is as good as ours on the whole "dialing / texting" aspect. Freshen up your social life for just $119.99.

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Imobile phoneV588 makes calls, could hold your foundation originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 May 2009 03:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not that we haven't seen compact-themed cellphones before, but we'd argue that the Imobile phoneV588 is about as suggestive as it gets. This dual-band GSM "handset" looks more like the next big thing from Cover Girl than your next mobile, with a circular form factor, pop-up lid, a built-in mirror and a design that would've totally worked in Princess Diaries. If you're curious about hard specs, you'll find a 2.6-inch LCD, an integrated MP3 / MP4 player, speakers and USB connectivity. Oh, and your guess is as good as ours on the whole "dialing / texting" aspect. Freshen up your social life for just $119.99.

[Via PMP Today]

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Imobile phoneV588 makes calls, could hold your foundation originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 May 2009 03:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Guess who the SH490 "Make-Up Phone" is looking to sell? If you said "men who wear no makeup," deduct three points and take a nap. Yeah, this Korean domestic flip from LG is pretty glitzy, and as the name implies, fashion is the first priority -- sure, the lid can flash any of 18 emoticons with its LED array, but we wouldn't exactly peg that as a high-tech feature, if you know what we mean. It features video calling and a 3-megapixel cam in your choice of Smoky Red, Deep Blue, and Pearl White, and if you absolutely must have it, expect to pay about 500,000 won ($384) on SK Telecom.

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LG's SH490 'Make-Up Phone' has something to do with makeup, we guess originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It was inevitable, really. Whatever the evening news anchor does, so must everyone else, right? Regardless of the answer to that inquiry, a new report has found that cosmetics once reserved for making on-screen celebrities look their best in high-definition are now finding their way into caboodles of everyday Earthlings. Even generic makeup outlets such as Sephora are now offering up a variety of HD makeup to folks who will never, ever see their face on the tube. HD makeup, which stands out by including particles that reflect light rather than absorb it, seems to be the latest trend in the highly volatile makeup industry, though some experts are questioning the need for Sam and Sally to go to such extremes. Pish-posh, we say -- they're just preparing for their big break on Super Hi-Vision.

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HD cosmetics bleeding into civilian realm originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First came makeup designed to shield talking heads from looking too realistic while on HDTV. Now, we've got makeup that does half of the work for you. In the coming months, both Estée Lauder and Lancôme are planning to launch vibrating mascaras (stock image used), both of which require batteries and promise to cover way more ground than your unstable hand ever could. The former company will be introducing the TurboLash All Effects Motion Mascara, which will retail for $30 at Saks Fifth Avenue and buzz along at 125 micropulses-per-second; the latter will be churning out the cleverly named Ôscillation, which aims to provide "a 360-degree coat around each and every lash" when it launches this fall. We know -- we just got way too kit 'n kaboodle for most of y'all, but your lady friend(s) would appreciate the gesture.

[Via CNET]

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Estée Lauder, Lancôme to launch vibrating mascaras originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In what is quite possibly the most exclamation point-laden press release of 2008 thus far, Dan Read Cosmetics is introducing its triumphant entry into the world of HD cosmetics. Contrary to DRC's proclamation, however, its Silver Screen Series actually isn't the "first" makeup designed for HDTV, but it will hide facial flaws from the discerning eye of the high-definition camera. Unfortunately, there's entirely more hype than actual details about this stuff, but we are told to expect the lineup on QVC sometime this year!

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Dan Read Cosmetics barrels into HDTV makeup arena originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Pocket-lint]

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HD makeup seeks to conceal on-screen blemishes originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 Jan 2008 02:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blu rayblu-raybluraycargocosmeticsDiorhdmake-upmakeupSat, 19 Jan 2008 02:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Japanese department stores trialing virtual makeover machines]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/26/japanese-department-stores-trialing-virtual-makeover-machines/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/26/japanese-department-stores-trialing-virtual-makeover-machines/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/26/japanese-department-stores-trialing-virtual-makeover-machines/#commentsAlthough some women do indeed prefer an in-store (human) professional when looking for a new lineup of cosmetics to try, those independent ladies who'd rather take things solo just might prefer this method. Mitsukoshi, Shiseido, and Fujitsu have teamed up to bring a virtual, real-time makeover machine into Japanese department stores in order to give women a chance to test out a smorgasbord of shades on their virtual face before throwing down their hard earned loot. Sure, we've seen hypothetical approaches before, but this rendition lacks the mess and time requirements of previous methods by allowing customers to snap an image of their face, and then scan electronic tags of interesting looking makeup in order to dash their on-screen persona with whatever they please. The system allows the user to test endless combinations of products without causing a mess, using up samples, or demanding extra help, and the "before and after" feature should do a number on same-store sales. While there's no details about a mass rollout, the system is being tested right now in the Mitsukoshi store in Ginza, so fellas, steer your ladies clear of this one if you value your bank account.

[Via PlasticBamboo]

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Japanese department stores trialing virtual makeover machines originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Jan 2007 05:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Some celebrities shying away from HD cameras originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 31 Dec 2006 07:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Advertising agencies are trying everything from window shopping to fiber-optic cement walls to LEDs outlining a building in order to catch the ever-wandering eye of the consumer. The Leo Burnett agency, a graphical genius of sorts, has its latest breakthrough concept plastered on a Max Factor cosmetic billboard. The pictured woman sports finely groomed eyelashes when kept dry, but rainy weather creates black runs akin to real life scenarios to presumably suggest that ladies should make haste in picking up the run-resistant flavor of makeup. So if you're trying to focus on important things like pedestrians and oncoming traffic while cruising through a torrential downpour, just make sure to not point and stare too awfully long.

[Via Core77]

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Leo Burnett's rain-sensitive cosmetic billboard originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nearly a year after NEC rolled out its paper-thin ORB batteries, Korean battery manufacturer Rocket is launching (ahem) its own uber-thin battery. While juicy, scientific details aren't readily available, we do know that the "paper battery" won't include any toxic chemicals, is "flexible and thin," and molds together the companies "thin film technologies" with its battery knowledge. The company hopes to entice heavy RFID users, smart card manufacturers, and "cosmetic / drug delivery system" providers to utilize the paper battery in powering the already-miniscule devices. Oddly, Rocket also envisions its new creation being used in "teeth whitening, anti-aging, and wrinkle care," though we're not exactly sure how electrifying a tooth will brighten your smile. Nevertheless, the company hopes to have its newfangled power source attached to crates and body parts real soon, and confidently assures us that it "doesn't cause explosions or fires." Phew. [Warning: Read link requires subscription]

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Rocket develops "paper battery" for use with RFID, cosmetics originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Nov 2006 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After careful (re)viewing they noticed a date in the future on an X-ray shown during Jack's flashback. A mistake/red herring or something more? Additionally, during that episode some viewers could see the makeup covering Jack's tattoo, wonder why that is. Maybe they should have called our friends at Numeric Proof or they wanted us to notice.

I can't call it, but rest assured, I'll be going over Grey's Anatomy tonight with a fine toothed comb.

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Is Lost challenging My Name is Earl for king of the easter eggs? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Jan 2006 18:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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They have developed the stuff from two years of research and is specifically made for the digital medium. It allows the skin to breath and remain natural for the images.

Truthfully folks, I know nothing about makeup but I have seen the need for this and am glad that someone that does know about makeup noticed as well.

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Actors and Actresses rejoice originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Dec 2005 09:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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