Coup de coeur.

My iPhone could really do with a little make over and this case by graphic designer Marco Cibola would fulfill that and more.

ps: this would also be a really nice Xmas gift for a girlfriend.

{via Baby Space}

Polaroid iPhone decal.

Looking to jazz up your iPhone? Transform it into a Polaroid camera.

Et voilà!

{via Think Big Chief}

e-Living.

It is quite scary to see how dependent we are on computers these days. On Tuesday, life at the office came to a halt as we experienced a sudden power cut. Clearly, we live in an era where an office does not function without PCs, let alone without electricity. One fine example is simply the fact of not having any windows in our toilets at work, meaning that whoever had nature calling that afternoon had to do their business in pitch black or simply “bottle it”. And speaking of bottle, no water was available either as the vending machines were obviously down and so was our water fountain (which I found out, is powered by electricity). After an hour of twisting our thumbs at our desks, an announcement was finally made asking everyone to evacuate the premises because the power would not be fixed until another couple of hours. As the thousands of employees made their way out the building, it was amazing to notice how quiet the office actually was with all the machines on ‘off’. I realised, we work in an environment polluted by computers, printers, photocopiers, air con and the likes, and that on a daily basis we don’t even notice any of this machinery overuse. It makes you wonder how people managed before technology took over our day to day and whether in the end, it really does improve our quality of life.

Apple geeks.

The iPad was finally launched in France today and the AAs (Apple Addicts) were au rendez-vous. Update: Charlie Brooker's review of the iPad here.

If you're interested, this article in The Guardian by Charlie Brooker on why he hates Macs is a fun read.

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Childbirth class in a nutshell.

Following my post a couple of days ago on giving in to the hype and having bought an iPhone, I have - like all new iPhone owners - spent some hours searching for interesting applications and came across what seems to be a very useful app for mums-to-be: the iBirth App. Developped by two childbirth educators, you will have access to childbirth education material with videos, lists and tips on labour, nutrition, and the baby's birth. It is downloadable from the iTunes store for USD 4.99. And if you are not a happy iPhone owner, there is also a version available online.

"I can resist anything expect temptation."

photo ©LaFranglaise

I like techonology. I like gadgets. But I do not like succombing to the power of "hype". As the anti-iPhone person I was (especially, anti-touch screen), I gave in and bought what most Parisians in the metro have in their hands these days instead of a book or a newspaper. And like everyone else, now that I've bitten into the Apple I cannot give it up. Being able to access anything, anywhere, at any time is in some way addictive. And the icing on the cake for a freshly baked mum like me with very (I mean veeery) little time on her hands? Being able to nurse my baby with one arm and have my iPhone in the other so that I can somewhat stay connect to the world. Well, virtually at least.