Category Archives: Tech

Asian Americans Edge Out Asians in Silicon Valley

Posted on March 14, 2013 by John

This story and report came out last December, but I’ve only had time to get to this now. Asian Americans and Asian non-citizens 50.1% (versus 40.7 White, 4.2% Hispanic, 2.3% African American,  and 2.7% other) of the San Francisco Bay … Continue reading →

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‘Make Me Asian’ App Removed From Google Play Store

Posted on January 21, 2013 by John

I had blogged a few weeks ago about the ‘Make Me Asian’ app available in Google Play. Well, that app has now been removed: “Google has not responded to requests for comment, and it is unclear why the apps were … Continue reading →

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WTF: “Make Me Asian” Android App ?

Posted on January 2, 2013 by John

The last time I think I blogged about smartphone app was a “review” of Design Your Dream Asian Girl for the iPhone. Even though it has been out for a while, in the past few days, I’ve seen links about … Continue reading →

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“Dial” Phone Accessory

Posted on May 2, 2012 by sachi

Imagine a world where your fashion accessory is your phone, a watch, and just plain cute. With this “Dial” concept design, maybe all this will be possible in the future. The bracelet acts as a rotary dial for your phone, … Continue reading →

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Sriracha Hot Sauce iPhone Case

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Guest Writer

Some people like to make their phone cases look cool, but others like to spice up their lives a bit. For those that fall under the latter category, there’s the Sriracha Hot Sauce iPhone Case ($18.00) Any fan of the … Continue reading →

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Feed Me

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Guest Writer

Secure your cash, cards, or ear buds in this crafty iPhone case. Simply slip your items in the ever-hungry smile and the soft silicone holds it in place giving you the freedom to grab it n go. The Feed Me … Continue reading →

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Nyan Cat Adventure

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Guest Writer

Although it doesn’t contribute much to their economy, you can say that one of Japan’s major exports is cats. From Totoro’s Catbus to the YouTube sensation Maru, there’s no shortage of adored neko from Japan. Another such famous cat that … Continue reading →

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Zombies, Run! iOS game

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Guest Writer

Everyone knows that the first rule to Zombie survival is cardio. Now you can train to protect the bastion of humankind with this Zombies, Run! ($7.99) interactive mobile game. Here you’re in a Zombie-filled city designated as the runner, which … Continue reading →

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GLaDOS Ring

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Guest Writer

A lot of rings are shiny but there are few that could be described as snarky. This GLaDOS ring ($17.80 – $90.00) is perfect for carrying around everyone’s favorite sarcastic, homicidal robot. Available in materials ranging from plastic to silver, … Continue reading →

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Mohzy Loop USB & iPhone/iPod Cable

Posted on February 10, 2012 by sachi

Admit it: the typical white iPod cable is boring, and it’s so easy to misplace. (Looking into our drawers for long enough would likely uncover at least five of them). The Mohzy Loop USB to Micro-USB Cable, however, turns something … Continue reading →

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Microsoft “Year of the Dragon” Wireless Mouse

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Guest Writer

With the Chinese New Year approaching, many are preparing for the Year of the Dragon. The last time it rolled around in 2000, the internet was in its infancy. With 56k modems, phone lines, and long loading times, you had … Continue reading →

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