Clothing label Ecko UNLTD is making its technology debut with a Bluetooth speaker that looks like a can of spray paint. The Spray Bluetooth speaker also contains a microphone, which you can pair with your smartphone for hands-free calling. The speakers have up to 10 hours of battery life. Twist the top to skip songs or control volume. Pros? Its clever design will impress urban artists and geeks alike. Cons? Users will look like they are talking and listening to a can of spray paint.
Smart Watches
EZIO has created a line of Bluetooth -enabled watches that connect to your smartphone. The EZIO Bluetooth 4.0 Smart Watch beeps and vibrates when you get a call text or email. It also lets you know any time your phone is more than 5 to 10 feet away from you. Although this isn't the first smart watch on the market, it's sure to be a favorite. Why? It's designed to look like a high-fashion watch, not a piece of technology.
These new accessories show that fashion is getting smarter, and technology is looking better!
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How to Pronounce Debut
debut
/ˈdeɪˌbju:/ [t 不發音]
the first time an actor, musician, athlete, etc., does something in public or for the public
debutant n.
/ˈdɛbjʊˌtɑ:nt/
a young upper-class woman who has begun going to special parties where she will meet and be seen by other people from the upper class
OK, friends, let's take a look at this word "debut", spelled: d-e-b-u-t.
Now, upon first seeing it, you may think it's pronounced de-but, but no, it's pronounced ˈdeɪˌbju.
That's right! Debut. The "t" is silent. That's because this word was originally a French word, meaning "to begin".
Now, you might be wondering what about debut's past tense? Should I say something "debued" or "debuted"?
Again, the "t" is silent, so you should read it as the "t" is not there.
The product debuted five years ago.
And, by the same reasoning, the progressive form should be pronounced debuting, and the plural form is debuts. You pronounce all of them without the "t" sound.
However, there is a related word that is pronounced with the "t" sound: debutant.
That's right! A yound woman who is making a formal debut into society is a debutant, not de-bu-ant.
Grammar Gym
Pros? Its clever design will impress urban artists and geeks alike. Cons? Users will look like they are talking and listening to a can of spray paint.
pros -refer to good side, good reason, cons is opposite of good reason.
- What are the pros to this new gadget? It is waterproof and lightweight. Cons? It needs to be recharged every four hours.
- I don't know whether to buy these shoes or not, Pros? They're pretty and they fit comfortably. Cons? They are very expensive.
Language Lab
battery n.
a device that is placed inside a machine (such as a clock, toy, or car) to supply it with electricity
- The remote control only needs only one 9V battery.
- Using rechargeable batteries saves money and is also eco-friendly.
geek n.
a person who is socially awkward and unpopular : a usually intelligent person who does not fit in with other people
- My brother, the geek, studies all sorts of apps.
- This entrepreneur used to be a computer geek.
- The geeks at our school have their own club, and they always talk about computers and games.
vibrate v.
to move back and forth or from side to side with very short, quick movements [no obj]
- My phone vibrates when it gets an app message.
- The sound of the drums vibrated the whole studio.
vibration n.
a continuous slight shaking movement : a series of small, fast movements back and forth or from side to side [count]
- This device can detect the slightest vibration.
accessory n.
something added to something else to make it more useful, attractive, or effective
- Scarves are an accessory that go with any kinds of clothes.
- Sunglasses are important accessories, especially for celebrities.
accessorize v.
/ɪkˈsɛsəˌraɪz/
to add accessories to (something, such as clothing) [+ obj]
- She used a belt to accessorized her plain grey suit.
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