Happy 50th, cassette!

If you show it to the young ones today, they would not know what it is. But for those old enough to know what a cassette tape is, today’s a day of commemoration as the cassette celebrates its golden anniversary. Philips, the innovators behind the compact cassette technology, wants to remind us what role these tapes played in our lives. You can check www.cassette50.com for more information and tweet #cassette50 while you’re at it as tribute to those much loved and once revolutionary tapes.

The technology of teeth whitening solutions

Teeth naturally get darker in colour though time. When we use tobacco as well as wine, tea, coffee and other products that have a strong and lasting pigment content, this darkening gets worse and is harder to lighten. 

Whitening toothpaste that contains abrasives wears away tooth enamel. Others that contain hydrogen peroxide, cost more money but  some researchers are debating whether this is carcinogenic or has long term effects

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Philips Canada launches Made for Android audio accessories

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Recognizing the growing market for smartphones running Google's Android OS, Philips Canada has released a series of Android compatible audio accessories.  Thes include earbud headsets, on ear headphones as well as a universal Bluetooth dock.

Philips Made for Android Headsets  are designed to deliver a customized, hands-free experience specifically for Android users.  Philips approach is not just to offer compatible accessories but to enhance the overall experience with complimentary Android apps that extend the functionality of the devices. Philips specifically states their compatibility with devices from "HTC, Samsung, Motorola and LG."

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