U2 & JAY-Z – SCARLET (LIVE IN NEW ZEALAND)

During U2‘s tour stop in Auckland, Jay-Z comes out to perform a rendition of ‘History’ and ‘Scarlet’ mased together live. After the jump, check out Jay performing ‘Empire State Of Mind’.

This one's for my nigga Vince

Thisis50 sits down with Cyhi The Prynce

CyHi sits down with ThisIs50 to talk about being discovered, being from Atlanta, where his name derives from, linking up with Kanye, Yelawolf and more. After the jump, he also reveals to MTV that he’s got another project on the horizon. The Allies w/ features from Big Sean, Yelawolf, Donnis, Big K.R.I.T., Pill, J. Cole and more.

DRAKE LIVE AT RADIO CITY

Overall this special was pretty poorly done, but if you’re a Drake fan then it’s worth the watch. With appearances from Swizz Beatz, Fabolous and Birdman all at the Radio City Music Hall.

PLAYSTATION PHONE ARRIVING DECEMBER 9TH?

The PlayStation phone has sure been a device of excitement and wonder. Being a phone that will be heavily focused on games (PSP Go with a phone) it’s expected to be an impressive device both hardware and software wise. Details of its release have been scarce, but it just may be coming December 9th.

AIR JORDAN 7 PREMIO BIN 23

It is safe to say that the Air Jordan 7 Premio “Bin 23″ is one of the more unique, one-of-a-kind designs from Jordan Brand in a very long time. The actual inspiration comes from tribalism/African art and is influenced by an Afropop Worldwide poster that Tinker Hatfield referenced while designing the model. An array of bright colors, such as Del Sol, Challenge Red and Green, make up this peculiar which was spotted on the aforementioned poster. Lastly, the zigzag pattern on the heel was derived from a sketch seen on Tinker’s original mood boards. The Air Jordan 7 Premio “Bin 23″ will hit select retailers, including West NYC, on Friday, November 26th, 2010, for $175.

AIR JORDAN 13 “PLAYOFFS” NEW IMAGES

It has been nearly thirteen years since we last saw MJ soar through air in the Air Jordan 13 “Playoffs.”This extremely coveted sneaker has been at the top of nearly every sneakerhead’s “must-cop” list. With news of a release in the first quarter of the year and pictures confirming all the right colors and materials, sneakerheads can begin rejoicing and planning just how they are going to attain what is sure to be one of the biggest releases of 2011. Check out more photos below and stay tuned for additional information regarding the release date and price.

Lobulo CASIO G-SHOCK GA-011

Lobulo Design pay homage to CASIO G-SHOCK with an interesting rendition of one of CASIO’s newer models, the GA-011. The watch is surprisingly accurate despite being made out of paper. The GA-011 is the same version albeit in an inline colorway of the Dee & Rickey version seen earlier this year.

Yuketen 2010 Fall/Winter Collection New Releases

US footwear designers Yuketen has launched its latest seasonal collection, made to order and exclusive to Up There in Australia. Each pair works with an aesthetic that lies somewhere between the dressier and more casual. The run works with mature colorways, natural finishes and rough cuts. Matching the variety of styles is the broad selection of different soles, leathers and suedes which decorate the mocs, chukkas, boat shoes and more. This drop represents the first collection to be available in Australia. Each model is now available at Up There.

Jeremy Scott x Linda Farrow Cafgar Sunglasses

In a design you’d associate with none other than Jeremy Scott, the American designer links up with Linda Farrow on the Cafgar Sunglass. With an ancient Roman theme throughout the gold frames, the side arms include olive branches while the front lens is 80′s-esque with a visor-like lens. The Jeremy Scott x Linda Farrow Cafgar Sunglasses will be available at RSVP Gallery.

Go Out: The Backpack Book

Go Out: The Backpack Book is a new text who’s sole dedication is to backpacks. It features a collection of the finest on the market, with plenty of product, as well as style shots, from a variety of different bagmakers. The book is fully in Japanese but its an interesting pick up nonetheless. Available now throughSuperdenim and Amazon.

Rinka x Marc Jacobs “Protect the Skin You’re In” T-shirt

Marc Jacobs continues onwards wit its “Protect the Skin You’re In” movement with an upcoming t-shirt created in conjunction with Japanese model RINKA. RINKA joins a list of international talent of the past including Victoria Beckham, Naomi Campbell, Dita VonTeese, Heidi Klum and Marc Jacobs/Robert Duffy themselves. The limited edition t-shirt will release on December 4th, 2010 at the Marc Jacobs Aoyama flagship store.

RIM: Kik was pulled from App World over 'breached contractual obligations'

Looks like RIM has made a final decision on the Kik situation after having pulled the wildly popular upstart instant messaging app from the BlackBerry App World a few days ago -- and for current and hopeful Kik users, the news isn't good (bold added by us):

"RIM became aware of a number of issues and customer concerns regarding the Kik app and service. Following discussions with Kik, the app was removed from BlackBerry App World on November 12. Upon further investigation, RIM concluded that Kik had breached contractual obligations. Based on the broad scope and seriousness of the issues and concerns, RIM terminated its agreements with Kik and withdrew RIM's support for Kik's service."

Now, Waterloo is still being pretty coy about what exactly Kik did to rock the boat so badly, but there are two obvious theories floating around: one, that Kik's contact harvesting was a big privacy no-no; and two, that the product came a little too close to BBM's functionality for RIM's comfort.

Hard to say what went down, and Kik's official response doesn't do much to clear up the situation. Though the company has thrown up a public response on its blog, it doesn't clarify what transpired, what "contractual obligations" were allegedly breached, or what (if anything) Kik might do to attempt to smooth over the spat. Instead, the post is more of a PR play, praising the relationship Kik's had with RIM in the past and saying it doubts rumors that BBM envy could account for the pull. It does say, however, that RIM has fully revoked Kik's access to push notifications and the BlackBerry SDK, so it's going to be tough for these guys to stay relevant on Bolds and Curves across the land unless RIM reverses its decision.

CrackBerry Kik, BGR

Chinese man takes gaming to a whole new level

Never mind your 103-inch plasmas or Guinness Word Record-holding stadium displays, real gamers do their thing on LCDs that span a cool seven thousand and five hundred square meters (translated into imperial measuring units, that's... a lot!). What you see above is a little glimpse of an MMO enthusiast with a big passion and no less sizable wallet. The gent in question was displeased by the fact a competing guildmaster in the Chinese MMO Magic World Online 2 got to play in an IMAX theater, and therefore decided to one-up him in the only way possible: by hiring Beijing's crazily oversized display (titled "All Beijing, look up!") for a little session of supersized gaming. Jump past the break to see it on video.

Sir Michael Rocks: The Foreign Feature

With the Absence of Chuck by his side Sir Michael Rocks shows he can stand alone in the game.
Found out my take on this Chi-town Cool Kid after the break.

Nike Air Foamposite One “Cough Drop” Re-Release

Nike Air Foamposite One “Cough Drop” Re-Release 

In an unexpected (but not surprising) move by Nike, the once quietly-released “Cough Drop” Air Foamposite One will be re-releasing nationally this holiday season. Vying for a share of your bank account with the “Cool Grey” Air Jordan 11, this shoe will hit select accounts including Nike Store on the 23rd of December. This shoe is yet another Foamposite release for 2010, following the “Pearl” Proand “Eggplant” returns, and pre-dating the “Dark Neon Royal” and “Metallic Pewter” drops expected in 2011. Will the Foam frenzy lure you away from Jumpman joy?

Nike Air Foamposite One
Black/Varsity Red
314996-006
$200
December 23, 2010

T-Mobile 4G Now Available in 8 More cities | Android Community

T-Mobile 4G Now Available in 8 More cities

T-Mobile is taking it’s 4G expansion very seriously. Being one of the first carriers to launch an HSPA+ Network in the US and already having 2 devices that support the network, they are considered to be in the lead of the 4G race. Today they have launched the network in 8 more markets.

The new markets are as follows:

• Detroit, Michigan
• Grand Junction, Colorado
• Harlingen, Texas
• Lafayette, Indiana
• South Bend, Indiana
• Montgomery, Alabama
• Roanoke-Lynchburg, Virginia
• Youngstown, Ohio

Currently the T-Mobile network sees real world “4G” speeds around 5-12Mbps. However, next year the carrier plans to dual-carrier HSPA+ which will boast speeds of 42Mbps.

[Via WirelessWeek]

Air Jordan 13 “Playoffs” | NiceKicks.com

Air Jordan 13 “Playoffs

Rumors of the “Playoffs” Air Jordan 13 returning have long lingered, but this year’s rumor came with a product code. With a number of 13s releasing, like the “Flint” and “Altitude,” it makes sense that this never-before-retroed sneaker is coming back in 2011. Black leather covers most of the upper, with suede appearing on the mudguard, midsole and heel. Michael first wore these in the 1998 All-Star Game in a face-off with a young Kobe Bryant, and then again in the playoffs, which explains this shoe’s nickname. This is our first look at this upcoming retro, but expect many more to surface as we approach its release.

Air Jordan 13 “Playoffs”
Black/True Red-Black
2011

Mac Miller- Knock Knock

New video from the Pittsburgh Wonder Kid Mac Miller