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World’s Most Expensive Apartment Sells for £140 Million

Bringing new meaning to the term “luxury property,” a two-storey apartment in London has just been sold for the record amount of £140 million, which literally makes it the most expensive real estate in the world. They say recession is still very much felt – but clearly the same doesn’t a...

11 August 2010
16:11 GMT

Stores Kick Off Christmas Season on August 2

If, as you’re sitting by the pool, relaxing on your holiday, or simply working conscientiously ahead of both, you happen to start thinking and worrying about Christmas preparations, fret no more. Stores in the UK, with Selfridges leading the pack, have announced they’re kicking off the Christmas season at...

21 July 2010
14:31 GMT

Tweeting from the Womb with the Kickbee

Twitter is the perfect way to stay in touch with your friends and with people who may have the same interests as you but that you never met – and probably never will. Applications developer Corey Menscher doesn’t see tweeting as exclusive only to people who can read and write, and he created a device that...

20 July 2010
13:31 GMT

Kourtney Kardashian: I Sleep in the Same Bed with My Son, Mason

In mid-December last year, Kourtney Kardashian gave birth to a baby boy. It was her first child and, as we also reported on several occasions before, though the pregnancy was a surprise, the star did her best to be properly prepared for motherhood. Since then, Kourtney has also started blogging for People magazin...

30 June 2010
16:31 GMT

Katie Price Buys £2 Million Country House

Because the first time she got married to cagefighter Alex Reid, the ceremony took place in a rush in Las Vegas, Katie Price is looking to make the second time more memorable – both for her guests and for audiences at home, because the entire thing will be shot on film for a segment of her reality show. To prep...

23 June 2010
14:41 GMT

Lease on Malibu Pad Shows Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt Split Is Fake

When Heidi Montag’s publicist confirmed for the media that his client had split from her husband Spencer Pratt, the world was left reeling: not necessarily because the couple was that beloved but rather because they seemed joined at the hip in their attempt at scoring headlines – too much so to break up w...

7 June 2010
16:51 GMT

Rainbow Roses Are Hottest Item on the Market

They say roses best express the language of love, with one being able to choose from various colors depending on the message one is trying to send. Should indecision wreck chaos on a lover’s nerves, however, he should not despair for there is one option available that combines all the others, as the Daily Mail ...

1 June 2010
14:21 GMT

Sarah Ferguson to Be Homeless After Bribing Scandal

Over the weekend, British tabloid News of the World unveiled footage of the Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson asking for £500,000 and pocketing $40,000 in advance for access to Prince Andrew, who is the UK Special Representative for Trade and Investment. After the damning images made it in newspapers all over the ...

24 May 2010
14:31 GMT

No Space on the PlayStation Portable for the Sony Room

Sony Japan has announced that development on the PlayStation Portable connected Room virtual space has been terminated. The concept was thought to be something similar to the Home social space that debuted on the PlayStation 3 and has attracted quite a bit of a following. It's not clear at the moment why the com...

19 April 2010
03:47 GMT

Meet Karakiri, the Friendly Octopus Pillow

A short while ago, we were telling you about a manllow (half man, half pillow) in the shape of either Edward Cullen or Jacob Black of the “Twilight” films. Those who are not fans of the movies but would still like to have a pillow that makes those lonely nights seem, well, less lonely, now have another op...

15 April 2010
15:21 GMT

World’s Smallest House Goes on Sale

It’s extremely tiny and anyone would be excused if they blinked when driving past it and missed it. The Little House from Toronto, Canada, is the world’s smallest house and anyone interested in owning it and willing to spare £110,000 can own it now, for it has just recently gone on sale, the Daily M...

2 April 2010
15:31 GMT

Inside Gerard Butler’s NYC Loft with Architectural Digest

Gerard Butler is usually a very private man who doesn’t like to talk about things even remotely related to his personal life, unless, of course, he makes a joke about it, which is often the case. The May issue of Architectural Digest, though, brings a surprise for fans of the Scottish star, as it features a loo...

1 April 2010
16:31 GMT

Nadya Suleman in Danger of Losing Her House

As things settled down with Nadya Suleman after she gave birth to the octuplets, she moved from her parents’ home into a new house, presumably being able to afford it thanks to the many media deals she had signed. TMZ now reports that OctoMom, as she’s dubbed in the media, is very close to being thrown ou...

19 March 2010
17:31 GMT

PlayStation Home Gets Improvements and Final Fantasy XIII Special Items

Sony continued its bonanza of announcements built around the GDC press conference by saying that the Home social network environment would get a new version, numbered 1.35, coming with important new features and a host of fresh content supporting the launch of Final Fantasy XIII on Western markets.The 1.35 update to ...

11 March 2010
16:31 GMT

Britain’s Narrowest House Is in Sussex

Young people looking for a glorified dorm room or couples that want to live in a small house that is at the same time modern and cozy can look up a little thing in Sussex, England owned by Iain and Rachel Boyle. The couple bought the construction 12 years ago on a whim, and are now convinced that it might just be Br...

23 February 2010
13:21 GMT

Sleep with Edward Cullen – Manllow, Half Man, Half Pillow

The “Twilight” community of fans is described as the most loyal fanbase to have ever existed, while also listing sheer size as one of its strongest suits. Because of this, “Twilight” merchandise is a guaranteed hit, whether we’re talking chocolate bars with the faces of the three main pr...

19 February 2010
12:31 GMT

Hoarding Instinct on the Rise, Survey Shows

We’re often very quick to point to our parents that they should get rid of stuff they no longer need and that they keep around the house for purely nostalgic reasons, but the truth of the matter is we’re turning into a generation of hoarders as well. A new survey conducted in the UK shows that the space o...

15 February 2010
16:11 GMT

Brad Pitt’s Acquisition of New ‘Bachelor Pad’ Was Planned

Earlier this week, after rumor broke that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, once Hollywood’s most powerful couple, had ended their relationship, even seeing a divorce attorney to make matters easier, word also got out that he was already moving on by purchasing a new home in the Hollywood Hills. Far from being his ...

28 January 2010
13:21 GMT

London Pub Comes to the PlayStation Home

VEEME, a company that specializes in the creation of branded and original content for virtual worlds, and Sony, the maker of the PlayStation 3 home gaming console and of its associate services, have announced that they have launched The London Pub on the PlayStation 3.Users of the social space who are interested in i...

8 January 2010
15:11 GMT

Obamas Are Perfect Neighbors, OctoMom and the Gosselins Not

Coming to answer the question some of us may have asked ourselves when fantasizing about winning the lotto and being able to move in a fabulous residence complex where we’d get to pick our neighbors, a new poll reveals the Obamas would be Americans’ first choice in this respect. At the opposite poll are r...

30 December 2009
14:31 GMT

Doing House Chores Together Key for Marital Bliss

A new study conducted by Canadian researchers at the University of Western Ontario comes to bring only good news for women used to doing most of the chores around the house: sharing housework is key to marital bliss. Splitting the chores in two in such a way that none of the partner feels there’s too much press...

29 December 2009
15:31 GMT

Home Reaches 10 Million Users, Gets New Spaces

Sony is saying that 10 million users are now registered to use its Home social space, which is opened for free to all those who have a PlayStation 3 home gaming console. The significant milestone will be marked by the company through the release of no less than three new gaming spaces that users can enjoy.The first o...

22 December 2009
16:21 GMT

Biscuit the Animatronic Dog Boosts Sales for Christmas Gifts

Recession or no recession, the Christmas spirit is already upon us, as sales clearly indicate. UK department Store John Lewis has set a new sales record this weekend, which has prompted many to talk of very high spending on High Street in the week to come, and of how Biscuit the Animatronic Dog is the must-have of th...

14 December 2009
13:21 GMT

Dogs Are Better than Cats, Study Shows

The question of which makes a better pet, a cat or a dog, has been on the table for years, with defenders of each camp going to great lengths to show how one pet is better than the other. Speaking strictly from a scientific point of view, it seems dogs are much better friends to man than cats are, therefore the battl...

10 December 2009
14:31 GMT

Men Spend More Time in the Kitchen than Women

They usually say that a kitchen is a woman’s domain and, in many respects, this has continued to be so to this day. The only thing that proves that the saying is not necessarily accurate is with regard to the time spent there by men and women, with the former actually to be found in the kitchen for more hours d...

26 November 2009
16:41 GMT

Go Online for a Stress-Free Christmas

It’s mid-November, but stores have already hung up the Christmas lights and a variety of special offers have been made available for eager-beaver shoppers. Nevertheless, chances of anyone actually starting the Christmas preparations this month are slim to none, which is why countless websites have started poppi...

12 November 2009
14:21 GMT

David and Victoria Beckham Buy $2,000 Pair of Micro Pigs

Some celebrities really do like pets, which is by now a well known fact. Actually, a single look at Paris Hilton or Britney Spears shows how much some stars love animals of all kinds, as well as the lengths they’d go to just to have one to their liking. The Beckhams, for instance, have recently paid no less tha...

5 November 2009
15:11 GMT

Pete Edwards Was Misquoted Regarding His Intentions for the PlayStation Home

It seems that Pete Edwards was horribly misunderstood when he talked about his view on the PlayStation Home at the moment and what his plans of development were for it. Sony felt the need to clarify the general impression that was flying around after the director of the PS Home had been misquoted as saying that Home ...

2 November 2009
07:54 GMT

The Germiest Places Around the House

Germs are everywhere and there’s nothing we can do about it. However, that’s not to say that we’re to let them just take over our life, especially since knowing where to look – and scrub more fervently – can also mean a smaller risk of infection. In light of The Hygiene Council’s a...

12 October 2009
16:21 GMT

The Next PlayStation Home Will Bring Rachet & Clank and Uncharted 2 Spaces

PlayStation Home are about to extend their portfolio with two new environments. The brand-new spaces will be inspired by Rachet & Clank Future: A Crack In Time and Uncharted 2 and they'll bring a whole new series of minigames and prizes. According to PlayStation Home director Jack Buser this update to the social...

12 October 2009
03:04 GMT

Mattel’s Gwen, the Homeless Doll, Causes an Uproar

The American Girl line includes now a doll named Gwen that’s based on a character that is homeless. Created by longstanding manufacturer Mattel, Gwen has come under serious fire because, as some put it, it sends the wrong message to children playing with it, leaving aside the fact that it shamelessly capitalize...

7 October 2009
04:49 GMT

Daily Housework Cuts Down Chances of Cancer

Staying in the best physical condition possible is extremely beneficial for the health and overall wellbeing, as countless studies have shown throughout the years. However, staying fit also plays an important role in decreasing the chances of developing breast cancer, also known as women’s silent enemy. As a ne...

1 October 2009
14:21 GMT

The Big PlayStation Home 1.3 Patch Is Out

A new update became available today for the PlayStation Home and it brings enough modifications to please the members of this online community. The 1.3 update was announced back in August, when most of its features had been revealed. To add to those, some additional content was added to the change log and the Home ex...

1 October 2009
03:48 GMT

Gang Burglarizes Gwen Stefani’s £2.5-Million London Home

Gwen Stefani and husband Gavin Rossdale are the latest celebrities to fall victims to burglars, as a gang smashed the door of the London home where they also owned a flat. The two singers were not at home when the break-in occurred. Moreover, the thieves did not manage to get past the downstairs flat, which means the...

30 September 2009
03:06 GMT

Hang Out in the PlayStation Portable Room

Sony put on display quite a lot of new things at the Tokyo Game Show and one of the most overlooked of them was the presentation of the PlayStation Room, which is now headed to the PSP handheld. It seems that the fresh social space is set to arrive at some point during winter as part of a firmware update and will be ...

29 September 2009
16:31 GMT

Women Vote Shower Radio Worst Gadget of All Time

Women are constantly looking for new gadgets that would make their life better and easier – not only this, but they’re also willing to pay the extra money for whatever that gadget may be. However, they’re also very quick when it comes to abandoning the newly purchased item once they realize reputati...

25 September 2009
13:21 GMT

Tips to Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

Rest is essential not only for your wellbeing but also for your health, as countless studies have shown already. Not being able to fall or stay asleep, or tossing a lot around at night can be caused by several factors, which means eliminating them is the perfect way to get a good night’s sleep, Shape magazine s...

19 September 2009
09:41 GMT

Sony Details MAG Pre-Order Bonuses, Beta Access

Sony has announced that players who are interested in buying Massive Action Game, also known as MAG, its upcoming multiplayer shooter, now have a variety of options related to pre-ordering the videogame and getting access to the beta. The full game is set to be released exclusively for the PlayStation 3 on January 31...

9 September 2009
04:18 GMT

Natalie Portman Buys $3m, 1930s-Era House

Last year, Hollywood star and budding filmmaker Natalie Portman sold her Manhattan condo for an estimated $7 million. She is now ready to move to one of the most beautiful and secluded enclaves in Los Angeles, having just purchased a 1930s-era house that suits her personality and stylish tastes exquisitely, as Just J...

3 September 2009
13:21 GMT

Cindy Crawford Talks Furniture and Interior Design

In September, fabulous model and successful businesswoman Cindy Crawford is launching her interior-design line that bears her name with J.C. Penney. The collection includes everything from bedding to cushions and rugs, all in an attempt to bring the dose of stylish comfort necessary to turn an average house into a ho...

26 August 2009
13:11 GMT

Neighbors Want Lindsay Lohan to Move Out

Actress Lindsay Lohan is again having house trouble and, as Radar Online points out, this time it’s not even her fault. Since her house has been burglarized for the second time in less than four months, the number of paparazzi camped at her gate has increased considerably and it’s disrupting the peace of ...

26 August 2009
04:29 GMT

Paraffin, Scented Candles Can Cause Cancer, Study Reveals

Women’s undying love for scented candles seems to be just one of the many mysteries men can’t understand, no matter what. Whichever the reason behind it, though, it’s not something that will go away anytime soon, as ladies have shown in recent years they’re determined to stick with this one. A...

25 August 2009
15:21 GMT

Gwyneth Paltrow Expands Next Door with 33-Room Superhouse

The latest celebrities to expand their homes by buying the house next door and then combining the two in one super-mansion are Madonna and Jamie Olivier. Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow and singer Chris Martin have also followed on their lead by expanding next door in order to create a superhouse, in their case cou...

24 August 2009
08:50 GMT

PlayStation Home Gets Exclusive Batcave Space and MotorStorm Event

Online services are more and more important these days for many video game consoles, which have surpassed their role as a medium not only for games but also for entertainment and online interaction with friends and family. One of the most interesting services is Sony's PlayStation Home, which wants to offer an ...

13 August 2009
13:11 GMT

Eva Mendes Launches Luxury Bedding Line with Macy’s

Endorsement deals make up for a great part of the revenue of stars. When they’re not anywhere to be had, there is also the option of extending business to other fields, such as fashion, jewelry, fragrance and, more recently, designing bedding and furniture items. Actress Eva Mendes is the latest to join the lon...

29 July 2009
15:31 GMT

Men Turn Deaf to Requests of Cleaning Up

There seems to be some secret understanding according to which women must do most of the chores around the house, while the men handle things like changing a light bulb, fixing the drain and occasionally cooking a meal. Still, no matter how much men have evolved in terms of sharing chores with their partners, the one...

20 July 2009
16:41 GMT

inFamous Space in Home Brings Lightning and Graffiti

Home is one of the most popular online services and has been increasing in both awareness and active people by leaps and bounds ever since it was released in open beta stage at the end of last year. Promising to offer an interactive social network for all PlayStation 3 users, the service has seen a lot of companies o...

2 July 2009
03:00 GMT

Computer Monitors and Wires Responsible for Soaring Number of Injuries

It’s been argued that it’s the computer monitor – or at least spending too much time in front of it – that’s hurting our eyes, and that typing can have negative effects on our bones and mobility, but recent figures show that it’s what we can’t see that hurts us the most. Comp...

11 June 2009
14:41 GMT

PlayStation Home Is Focused on the Community, Not on Profit

Online services are quite important these days for consoles as almost every gamer who wants either an Xbox 360, a Nintendo Wii or a PlayStation 3 intends to connect it to the Internet and start interacting with their friends and family.That's why online services such as Xbox Live or the PlayStation Network are s...

4 June 2009
02:40 GMT

Resistance Arrives in PlayStation Home

Online services are some of the most important aspects of consoles these days, as many gamers want to go online with their device and interact with other people, and, at the same time, be able to enjoy downloading demos and other resources at high speeds from their home. While the Xbox 360 currently has the upper ha...

21 May 2009
13:01 GMT


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