Addicted to Guitar Hero but want more variety? How about a great Mother’s Day gift idea? Activision’s Band Hero is your answer. Band Hero delivers an exciting music collection featuring top-40 hits designed to expand the experience to a new genre and appeal to a broad family audience who can play together on the guitar, [...]

Seagate provides new ways to safely store and protect your music, photo and video files plus more with FreeAgent Desk and FreeAgent Go. These sleek external hard drives back up and encrypt your data so that it is always available for you. This is a brand you can depend on and trust.
FreeAgent Desk
The easy-to-use software [...]

Some say the measure of a man’s success lies in his ability to concentrate. With the technological advances of NeuroSky, this can finally be put to the test. NeuroSky is the company who has developed this amazing new application of the power of concentration for Mattel’s newest toy, the MindFlex Game.

Adobe Systems, makers of the bestselling video and photo editing software in North America, have now released the newest version in their line of video editing with Adobe Premiere Elements 8. It is available as a standalone product or bundled together in a single retail package with its photo counterpart, Adobe Photoshop Elements 8. The [...]

Adobe Systems, makers of the bestselling photo and video editing software in North America, have now released the newest version in their line with Adobe Photoshop Elements 8. It is available as a standalone product or bundled together in a single retail package with its video counterpart, Adobe Premier Elements 8. The bundle successfully integrates [...]

The July/August 2009 issue of E – The Environmental Magazine (now posted at: www.emagazine.com) looks at how nanotechnology has changed what we eat, wear and apply to our skin­ – unfortunately with little regulation and little understanding of the long-term consequences, both to our own health and that of the natural world.
 
Sunscreens, energy drinks and [...]

The House of Blues hosted an EA games event Monday night, June 22nd, to celebrate the release of its newest title: Fight Night Round 4. The latest installment in EA’s Fight Night series is yet another example of the incredible depth and realism of their boxing franchise. With the support of the powerful next-gen platform, [...]

A brand new world to hang your virtual hat, RipLounge.com creates a social networking destination that showcases all the right moves in virtual living. RipLounge.com aims to give users a world-class social experience in a virtual world environment.
Co-created by Andrew Stern, who has recently been featured on Millionaire Matchmaker, Andrew also owns Seed Corn Advertising. [...]

As a technology-challenged gal, I may be the perfect candidate to determine if the new features of the 7th edition of Adobe Photoshop Elements are truly user-friendly. With my closet addiction to Facebook, (not so closet anymore), I am constantly sharing photos of my life and of course I want my friends and I to [...]

If you are tired of expensive computer repair, or being without your computer while it’s at the shop, there is a brilliant solution available for the first time ever!  Remote Computer Repair in Los Angeles, California is the next level of computer repair. With over 98% of all computer repair problems being software related, remote computer repair [...]

The 2008 Spike Video Game Awards took place in the midst of this holiday season at the Sony Studios in Culver City. Spike TV hosts the Video Game Awards every year, an event honoring the best of the year’s hottest games in the video game industry. You may have seen all the fun celebrities had [...]

With Moshi IVR Alarm Clock, no more fumbling with small, hard-to-read buttons. This revolutionary alarm clock is the first touch free, voice-activated clock. Just say, “Hello Moshi” and it is ready to program settings or tell you the time without even opening your eyes.
The World Blind Union officially endorses the Moshi IVR Alarm Clock because [...]

In these challenging economic times, many people have taken a financial hit and it has taken a toll on their good credit. But you still must be able to conduct business, enjoy life and have the tools available to do that. You can, with Guaranteed Consumer Funding.
Guaranteed Consumer Funding is one of the leading consumer products [...]

Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Computer Geek!
Adobe will make anyone’s holiday complete…and when I say complete, just look what’s in their newest CS4 Master Collection software; Included, in one collection, is over a dozen applications: InDesign CS4, Photoshop CS4 Extended, Illustrator CS4, Adobe Premier Pro CS4, Dreamweaver, Flash Pro, Acrobat 9 Pro, Fireworks CS4, [...]

Creative Christmas Gift Ideas!
Movie makers can create unexpected and fun videos with the help of Adobe Premiere Elements 7. Thanks to their recent upgrades, even the most inexperienced film maker  can obtain professional quality, cool effects and exciting locations all within easy reach. 
"With the explosion of video on social networking and sharing sites, it [...]

Creative Christmas Gift Ideas!
Once again, Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 has upgraded their photo editing software to allow their customers the flexibility to become even more creative. Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 makes it easier than ever for Windows users to create eye-popping photos and share them with their friends and family.
"With Photoshop Elements our ultimate [...]

Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids!
No longer does your younger child have to be envious of an older sibling’s (or your) MP3 player. They can now have their very own, thanks to the SweetPea3. Designed specifically for children, this MP3 player works in even the littlest of hands. Three simple buttons navigate through the playlist, allowing [...]

Christmas gift ideas for the Fitness Enthusiast!
While the SurfShelf™ might not get you a day with 28 hours in it, it might be able to buy you more time in your busy schedule.
SurfShelf, a portable polycarbonate tray that attaches to most exercise machines, makes working out fun and efficient. It allows you to shop online, [...]

Trial downloads of the Adobe Creative Suite 4 product family are available now on Adobe.com, allowing users to test out the software before purchasing.
Adobe has taken it to the next level, with radical breakthroughs in workflow efficiency – and packed with hundreds of innovative, time saving features – the new Creative Suite 4 product line [...]

This is the third part in an ongoing series (part 1 & part 2) reviewing Adobe CS3 Production Premium for Mac.
Adobe has become a household name for much of its software, and photoshop is widely used throughout the design industry, for both web and print.
Don’t take our word for it, learn more about Adobe [...]

If you read the first part in the series, then you already know that we are taking an indepth (and colorful) look at Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium for Mac.

Originally launched in 2007, CS3 Production Premium is a suite of high end applications focused on creating web ready content. The box version contains [...]

The V-Moda Vibe is perfect for the active person who’s always on the go. With an alluring alloy elegance, the sophisticated design accentuates the modern individual’s style.The headset/earphone of V-Moda Vibe provides unparalleled clarity, as well as high-definition sound for both optimum communication capabilities and an incredible music listening experience.The Vibe Duo noise-isolating headset is an [...]

V-Dimension contributes to social awareness through the promotion of their Helius solar backpack, a truly innovative product that will forever change the way people use their backpacks. The V-Dimension bag utilizes light optimizing technology, which allows you to conveniently charge your iPods, cell phones, PDAs, etc. in room light or sunlight. The spacious and durable [...]

This is the first article of a series concluding a 6 month review of Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium for Mac

Where Shall We Begin? When LA’s The Place & Adobe Systems (es) asked us to take a look and review Adobe CS3 (CS stands for Creative Suite, by the way), we knew [...]

Macintosh users are no longer left out in the cold, as Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 is now available to them. Named the “Best in Show” and given the 2008 Editors’ Choice Awards by the Mac Observer and the 2008 Macworld Award by Macsimum News, this software offers Photoshoppers of all levels both power and simplicity, [...]

Today’s great products allow new parents to raise their toddlers with flair! Who says only celebrities like J-Lo, Halle Berry or Denise Richards can turn parenting into a fabulously glamorous adventure? Check out today’s savvy and modern (but always practical) solutions to parenting problems and baby needs.
Teething Bling Jewelry by Smart Mom Jewelry Great [...]

Imagine driving down the highway on a beautiful spring day. The sun is shining, the wind is in your hair, and all seems right in the world.
Suddenly, you feel a sudden jolt; you hear a tremendous screech followed the sound of metal and glass crashing; you feel fear and pain run through your body. [...]

Still searching for a perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your loved one? Sony might make things a little easier as they just introduced their newest digital camera, the DSC – T2.
The 8 MP camera has a smile shutter technology which can automatically detect and capture a person who is smiling. The camera also features [...]

Have you ever dreamt of having your own business? Of inventing something? Or being able to work from home? What kind of lifestyle do you want for yourself, your family? What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind?
We bet you want to make a difference in the world. We bet you want [...]

In working on my book, Smart Inventors Finish Rich, Ten Steps to Reaching the American Dream, I got to interview some amazing women and learn about a whole bunch of great technology created for and by moms!
Women Have Been Inventing Since the Beginning of Time I know sometimes the world of invention is thought [...]

The 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show honored Motorola with six prestigious awards for their innovative new cell phones and accessories, and eight honorable mentions. Four awards, including the award for CNET People’s Voice Award (based on nearly eleven thousand votes) went to the ROKR E8. Additional awards presented to the ROKR E8 include: [...]

Macintosh users are no longer left out of the loop, as Adobe Systems announced on January 10th that Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 for Macs is now available for pre-order. Assisting photographers in their quest for the elusive perfect image, this software combines power and simplicity, allowing users of all levels to achieve outstanding results.
Making tasks [...]

The new Motorola cell phone, the MOTO Z10, available in 2008, makes it a cinch to capture, edit and share videos and images directly from your mobile device.
Movie making can be done by anyone at anytime with this new device, inspiring many sorts of spontaneous creativity that will enable you to share your life’s moments [...]

It’s time for Dr. Nat’s list of favorite things! Here’s what made the list this year’s list:
1. CVS One-Time Use Camcorder and One-Time Use Digital Camera 2. Smartparts Digital Picture Frame 3. Kodak’s 5300 All-In-One Printer 4. Zeno 5. Wowwee Ltd’s Robopanda 6. GoDuster.com 7. The LightKeeper Pro [...]

Some of the top editors from WIRED Magazine have selected their favorite gadgets of 2007 and will be showcasing them at the W Hotel in Los Angeles. The Wired Store Kiosk debuts at the W Los Angeles – Westwood on December 13th from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., where you’ll get a peek at the hottest [...]

Christmas is just around the corner and if you’re like most people, you haven’t a clue what to get the people in your life.  The holiday season should be filled with friends, family, food and fun – not stress over buying the perfect gift.
 
We at LA’s the Place have come up with many exciting, [...]

Designed for individuals and traditional mobile phone users looking for a better way to manage their professional and social lives, Palm, Inc. and Sprint created the Palm Centro smart device. Centro’s touch screen and keyboard, combined with the simplicity of Palm OS, make it easy to use key features such as one-touch speakerphone, conference calling, [...]

Guitar Hero® III: Legends of Rock continues to build on Guitar Hero’s successful easy to play, but challenging to master gameplay mechanic to take the franchise to a whole new level.
Exclusive Rock Soundtrack
The game offers a truly legendary track list from bands like Aerosmith, Sex Pistols, Guns ‘N’ Roses, Rolling Stones, Metallica, and Pearl Jam, along [...]

A gift out of the ordinary always goes over well.  Looking to the latest technological products on the market, giving something different will leave a lasting impression and make your gift one to remember.
Adobe Photoshop Elements Software 6.0 The recently [...]

By Dr. Nat
This is the month where we dedicate a day to giving thanks, or at least we are supposed to do that. It tends to be more of a day about the turkey, what kind of pie should we serve, and whose house to go to… This fall I had the pleasure of interviewing [...]

Alongside the Adobe Elements 6 package for photos, Adobe has released a new Windows software package for the video edition as well. The Adobe Premiere Elements 4 makes editing and manipulating video easy for all experience levels. With this latest upgrade, Premiere Elements 4 helps enhance home movies through exceptional video and audio effects.
The [...]

On September 24th, Adobe announced the newest improvements to their Photoshop Elements 6 software for Windows. As we at LA’s the Place can attest, the photo editing process has been made even easier, as Elements 6 allows users to find, view and improve photos with confidence and ease. No matter the skill level, users will [...]

On Wednesday, October 24th, Nikon presented Four to the Floor at the Cabana Club in Los Angeles, allowing bloggers and media to mingle in the intimate lounge atmosphere of the VIP room while viewing the amazing line of professional Nikon digital cameras. Guest arrived on the Yellow Carpet (made to fit the company’s logo) and [...]

By Dr. Nat
Whether you are Paris Hilton, running from the paparazzi or wishing you had a body double while you sneak out of the house or want something life-like for the carpool lane to beat the traffic…(Seriously don’t do that… it is a huge ticket!) But certainly everyone could use android at one time or [...]

Alongside the Adobe Elements 6 package for photos, Adobe has released a new Windows software package for the video edition as well. The Adobe Premiere Elements 4 makes editing and manipulating video easy for all experience levels.
The goal was to make it as user friendly to as many different types of consumers as possible. [...]

The Fin by Samsung
Helio, the mobile brand designed for the internet generation, introduces Helio Fin Packs Advanced 3G Services.
Don’t let the slim and sleek design of this fool you. A powerhouse of a phone, it comes supercharged and running on a high-speed nationwide 3G network, featuring a 3 megapixel camera, 4x digital zoom and 2.3 [...]

On September 24th, Adobe announced their newest improvements to their Photoshop Elements 6 software for Windows. Essentially the upgrades will make it easier for individual consumers to manipulate, organize and show off their photos.
Elements 6 offers new Photomerge? techonology, three different user levels, plus a new guided edit mode which walks novice users through the [...]

Wonder what if a calculator is going really help your kids get better grades? Or which camera is to get to capture those special after school events like football games or plays? And what about cell phones- what’s new that will keep the kids busy while they are waiting for you to pick them up? [...]

With sites such as YouTube becoming a staple on the web, it seems video sharing will soon replace photo sharing.  It’s reported that over 230 million videos are viewed online and with more than 150,000 videos being uploaded every day.  With this statistic in mind, Sony saw an opportunity.  Introducing their pocket-sized Net-sharing CAM, Sony [...]

With summertime here all the kids on my block have their bikes and trikes out! And come dinner time… the trikes and bikes all get left in the driveway…? That is until Mom or Dad backups over them in their hurry to work the next day. To make sure your summer time does not go [...]

Thermography or DITI (Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging) is a radiation free, no contact, pain free, and FDA approved screening tool to visualize PHYSIOLOGY. This exciting new and improved technology is now available in Los Angeles by Innovative Thermal Imaging. Thermography measures the heat which is constantly radiating away from the [...]

Health care and scientific innovations have always been closely related, and HeartMath continues this pairing with its new emWave PC Stress Relief System, a computer program that helps you achieve inner balance and relieve stress in your life. Built to suit your lifestyle, emWave PC allows you to take hold of your emotions, without drastic [...]

Ever wish you had your own private robot? With life being so busy, all of us multi-tasking in so many different directions, I bet right about now, that would sound great. Especially if you are Jetson’s fan like me… Enter ASIMO, the world’s most advanced humanoid robot. I learned about ASIMO at the Consumer [...]

Now you can sing alongside your favorite American Idol performers from home! The American Idol Talent Challenge is an interactive singing experience and the only DVD game to deliver the true American Idol experience.
The DVD player connects easily to your home TV, displaying actual footage from the show. The game allows you to practice with [...]

“One Ringy Dingy, Two Ringy Dingy. A gracious good morning to you. Have I reached the party to whom I am speaking?”
“Mr. Watson, come here, I want you.”
What do Ernestine (Lily Tomlin) and Alexander Graham Bell have in common? The amazing invention called the phone. Technology certainly has advanced since the day those words spoken [...]

Coming together for a common goal, iHome is partnering with the American Breast Cancer Foundation.  To help support the ABCF’s fight against the disease, iHome, the leading manufacturer of iPod accessories will donate a percentage of it’s sales of their popular pink iH19 Portable Sport Case to the foundation.
iHome is the creator and manufacturer of [...]

Imagine waking up to one of your favorite songs instead of the inane chatter of local dj’s.  As you have thousands of songs that you love on your iPod, why not let one of those tunes start your morning?  iHome, the #1brand in iPod accessories has now made that a possibility.  With their latest additions [...]

It’s a new day for the savvy Internet user as Network2 and Veoh Networks introduce the “Virtual DVR.”? Making online TV easy and accessible, advanced viewers can experience video content no matter the length, time or place, all from the comfort of their computers.
Network2 (www.network2.tv), a leading content aggregator and provider of an electronic [...]

I have been waiting my whole life for the Jetsons’ life-style. The cartoon, developed by Hanna Barbera, promised a utopian future. It was set in sky-high Orbit City complete with elaborate flying spacecars, instant transport tubes, robotic contraptions and whimsical inventions – all designed to make your life simpler, better and easier. George Jetson’s life [...]

Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0, the newest version of the #1 selling consumer video-editing software has been unleashed.? Allowing users to bring home videos to life, Elements 3.0 offers a quick and easy way to create and share each and every masterpiece.
Whether burning footage to a DVD or rearranging clips is required, this software does it [...]

Targeted at the everyman photographer, Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 has made it possible for Mac users to get in on the new and improved editing features. With it’s power and simplicity, users will be able to effortlessly enhance photos, manipulating the new tools which promise to make specific adjustments fast and easy.
Kicking off the [...]

 With my top secret clearance, I am often invited into underground testing laboratories of companies to witness their latest and greatest inventions, new products and discoveries. Along with that, I have the inside track on what the stars love and the technologies behind their beauty secrets! As the Academy Awards is approaching many are asking, [...]

Eastman Kodak Company has once again launched an affordable high-quality camera for the amateur photographer as well as for the pros. The new EasyShare Z612 comes with a 12X Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon optical zoom lens with built-in image stabilization. This high level camera offers the user long range perfection as well as crystal clear videos. This [...]

For the first time ever, you can host doctors Deepak Chopra, M.D., Dean Ornish, M.D. and Andrew Weil, M.D. under your own roof, so to speak. With the Healing Rhythms whole-body wellness program, you can access these experts’ knowledge as your busy schedule allows. In addition to sustaining your mind and body, Healing Rhythms also [...]

If it’s December, it must be awards season, but the Spike TV 2006 Video Game Awards are far from the boring, predictable marathons we’ve become accustomed to seeing. The VGAs break the mold of awards shows, delivering a new kind of thrill worthy of the titles it lauds, complete with a host in the form [...]

The stars of the 2006 Spike Video Game Awards received a host of fabulous gifts as a thank you for their participation in the show. Distinctive Assets once again put together an outstanding array of gifts in both the Gift Bag and the Gift Lounge.

Held at the Galen Center, the new sports facility on USC’s [...]

The Quik Pod is revolutionizing the way we take pictures. As the first extendable hand-held tripod in the world, it is fast becoming the number one camera and camcorder accessory on the market. Created from the mind of modern-day inventor Wayne Fromm, the ingenious Quick Pod can be best described as an “extendable hand-held tripod” [...]

Everyone wants and needs quality electronics, but nobody wants to pay a ridiculous price. Coby Electronics provides excellence without compromising your budget, with innovative, portable and fun products that are great ideas come gift season.
Since its inception in 1990, Coby has risen through the ranks of the consumer electronics industry, redefining the way products are [...]

For more years than most people can remember, Adobe Photoshop has ruled the land as the top image editing program on the market, but its hefty price tag – and its steep learning curve – has kept it almost exclusively in the realm of professionals. Fortunately, Adobe offers a simpler version of the app. Adobe [...]

If you are a dedicated video game player, you are probably already well acquainted with Kristin Holt. She is the hostess of the hottest video gaming show on television ?Cheat!? If video games aren?t your thing, then maybe you remember Kristin Holt from American Idol seasons one and two. She was the Dallas Cheerleader who [...]

Music is one of the most powerful, yet mysterious forms of art. Nearly everyone enjoys it in one form or another, but few artists can make it both unique and accessible, especially on a mass scale, which is why the worldwide success of the Blue Man Group seems all the more improbable. When the trio [...]

It was July 20, 1969, when all the world watched as Neil Armstrong went where no man had gone before. At 10:56 p.m. EDT, Armstrong stepped down onto the moon and made his famous statement, "That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Among those who witnessed history on their black-and-white TV [...]

The Art of Peter Max Gallery in the Forum Shops Las Vegas, one of two galleries in the world exclusively selling Peter Max paintings, has announced a first-ever Virtual Exhibition, Saturday, September 2 at 1 p.m. Live via high-speed Internet connection, artist Peter Max will communicate virtually through plasma screens at the gallery, taking guests [...]