The Aston Martin Transparent Phone Concept: Luxury taken to another Level.

To reflect its understated classiness, Aston Martin is coordinating with Canada's Mobiado company to create a  transparent phone. how incredible!!! This luxury car brand has come up with one of the most revolutionizing concepts: a transparent phone. They are hoping to release it soon. it is intended to run on an Android operating system.

I noticed the whole transparent phone idea when i was watching the last episode of the eighth season of Weeds and found it to be too futuristic, but turns out the future is already here. Aston Martin started releasing phones sometime back with the Aston Martin Aspire being released last year and retailing at about $1500 because of the 24k gold casing.

The transparent screen is acquired by using solid sapphire crystals. both sides of the phone are made of platinum and this is where the Sim cards and electronics will reside to keep in line with the transparency theme. However, the Aston Martin logo as well as the Mobiado logo appear on the screen. 

It is intended that the device be used hand in hand with the Aston Martin luxury cars by using the GPRS of the vehicle for foursquare as well as unlocking the doors automatically; acting like a key. It will also have social networking features like Facebook and twitter for easy photo sharing of all the places you visit in your car. A feature that i find really cool is the accelerometer that can be used to indicate precautions such as airbags and seat belt stiffening in case of accidents.

Am too excited about this; even though it is still but a concept. Hoping that it comes through!! Can you estimate how much it would go for?

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Haven't yet switched to Android?? 6 reasons why you should

Android has grown to be one of the most popular platforms throughout the world. A good chunk of mobile and tablet owners use this awesome operating system. if you haven't yet made a switch, let me try convince you to:

• For developers: since it is an open source software, it offers a chance for its users to be able to develop different kinds of applications and programs which they can post on the Google play store for others to download either for free or at a certain price. i am making it my personal business to publish an application or two this year, hopefully. :-) if i do, you will be the first to know!
• for users: it is easier to fully customize your phone and enhance its functionality abilities because of the convenient android market that has been set up for its users. There is a lot of variety to suit different preferences and needs.
• users are able to root their phones and thereby increase their functionality. The rooting process ensures that you are able to alter system files thus utilize your phone's ability through upgrading versions of the operating system and installing altered and customized operating systems. Through this, you can increase functionality through increase in speed and alteration of inbuilt color schemes.
• for a buyer: this is the perfect platform because of the many hardware devices it supports. you can choose the kind of phone you want since it is supported by a majority of them, tablets as well. you can pick one that is in line with your budget and preferences; style and size. 
• for users: you are able to get a lot of cool widgets on your home-screen and you are given the liberty to customize them in a manner you find suitable. Examples include widgets that show the battery life, weather, notifications from social sites as well as incoming messages.
• the android community is large, worldwide and helpful in terms of offering support. the many users of this platform have interactive blogs and forums that discuss important issues concerning this particular operating system. lets face it, we all know at least 10 of our friends who use it. that is why it is never hard to get a charging device when your phone is running out of charge. the micro USB port is quite common and can be easily charged. 

A Guide to choosing the Best sunscreen.

The heat is crazy. Personally, I avoid leaving the house between 11.00 am and 4.00 pm. Sunscreen is essential for everybody. But before blindly purchasing one, it is important to put in mind important guidelines concerning how to choose the best product for your skin.

• Ensure that it offers a broad spectrum of protection from both Ultraviolet-A (UVA) and Ultraviolet-B (UVB) rays. The difference between the two is that UVB radiation usually causes more of the sunburns whereas the UVA rays penetrate deeper and lead to premature aging of the skin and cancer.
• Take a good look at the ingredients present in the sunscreen. It would be wise to avoid those that have oxybenzone and Vitamin A. these chemicals will often act as toxins which can evoke cancer. One of the fastest ways to absorb toxins is through the skin therefore caution is important.
• A key factor that most people look at is the SPF value. SPF is the Sun Protection Factor. It ranges from 15, 30,45 up to 100+. normally, one will assume the higher the number, the more protection from the UVA rays. however, sun lotions which have higher SPF values of up to 100 can be harmful since they will often scatter and reflect the rays rather than deal with them in a linear fashion. in most instances, an SPF value of 30 will work sufficient enough. no need to blow money on higher SPF values which will require you to keep on reapplying from time to time for the best results.
• if your debating on getting a spray or a lotion, it is advisable to acquire lotion ; not only is it easy to apply, it also saves you from inhaling chemicals that are potentially dangerous.
• some products will be manufactured in the U.S while others will be manufactured within the European Union. since those manufactured in Europe are allowed to use more ingredients in the manufacturing process, they tend to offer better protection from the UVA and UVB rays in comparison to those made in the states.
• ensure that the bottle indicates that the product is water resistant. if it doesn't, then it probably isn't. this is important because it ensures that the sunscreen maintains its effectiveness especially if you plan to do exercises or swim.
• after making the purchase, it is wise that you apply it everyday whether it is sunny or not because even on cloudy days, UV rays can still penetrate through your skin.and if you are in the sun for a period longer than two hours, you should ensure you keep on reapplying it after 2 hours.

Personally, i use the Cyclax spf 45 suncreen and it works fine. I particularly love it because it is water resistant, anti-oxidant, has UVA/UVB rays protection and Aloe Vera as well. just perfect! you can check out sunscreens from brands such as Nivea, L'oreal, Mac, Vichy, Clinique, Olay and Aveeno.

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