3 Ways to Use Facebook's New Camera App


Updated 05/24/12 12:02 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Use Facebook Camera App

The truth is about 96.5 percent of our Facebook experience is spent scrolling through pictures of last weekend's camping trip and Friday's happy hour. Now you can ditch the status updates and cut straight to the photos with the new Facebook iOS Camera app. Introduced today, it's billed as the photo-sharing hub for Facebook users. Separate from the standard iPhone app, we've broken down how to use Read more

Should Google Have First Amendment Rights?


Updated 05/22/12 8:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Google Protected Under First Amendment Rights

Most people consider Google to be a connector to information — in the same way that Flickr connects users to photos — yet one UCLA professor has recently taken up the cause that Google functions more as a publisher, like a newspaper, and should be treated as such by the law. And as journalists receive freedom of the press, entitled to pick and choose what content they prefer without Read more

Celebrities and Politicians Honor Steve Jobs at Webby Awards


Updated 05/22/12 9:54 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Steve Jobs Video at The Webby Awards

Famous for its five-word acceptance speeches, last night's Webby Awards honored Steve Jobs in its perfectly succinct fashion. Actors John Hodgman and Justin Long — of the PC and Mac commercials — took the stage, along with Richard Dreyfuss — narrator of the "Here's to the crazy ones . . . " "Think Different" Apple ad — to introduce the video of Hollywood heavyweights, politicians, and Read more

HBO's Game of Thrones Enters Facebook Gaming World


Updated 05/21/12 1:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Game of Thrones Facebook Game

Engage in the messy drama, bloody politics, and sexual escapades of the mythical world of Westeros in the new Game of Thrones Facebook game. Based on the TV and book series, the social game Games of Thrones Ascent mixes storytelling and strategy as seven noble families fight for control of Westeros. Players choose one of seven noble families to swear allegiance to, cultivate their land, earn Read more

The Solar Eclipse Moves Fast in Time-Lapse


Updated 05/21/12 11:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Solar Eclipse Time-Lapse Video

Miss Sunday's solar eclipse? If you don't live in a part of the country where you could see the moon pass in front of the sun, leave it to the Internet to help you view the space phenomenon. Photographer Cory Poole shot 700 pictures of the event through his telescope and turned those images into a beautiful view of the eclipse, no sunglasses or pinhole projector required. Watch the moon's journey Read more

Are You Getting All Your Geek On?


Updated 05/20/12 7:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

GeekSugar Social Media

Keep up on all the latest tech news, tips, and trends by following GeekSugar on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram. There are a lot of things that don't make it onto the site — whether we're sharing our favorite finds on the web, capturing pics of the latest gadgets, or covering tech events — so take a look at four ways you can find us on social media! Like us on Facebook so your Read more

Pinterest's $1.5 Billion Valuation


Updated 05/18/12 11:41 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How Much Is Pinterest Worth?

Virtual inspiration board site Pinterest is the latest to join the billion-dollar valuation club, and it actually has a calculated worth of $1.5 billion after funding from Japanese ecommerce company Rakuten. Only a year ago, Pinterest was valued at $200 million, making it just one of the many Silicon Valley sites to experience rapid growth and success as a startup. In the last 18 months, Read more

How to Use Google's New Knowledge Graph


Updated 05/20/12 3:42 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Use Google's Knowledge Graph

In an effort to improve and smarten up search results, Google launched the Knowledge Graph today. Previously, Google's search algorithm matched a string of letters or keywords to websites containing those letters, but keywords often have deeper meanings than face value. Google created the Knowledge Graph in response to the need for a more intelligent search model that better understands the Read more

Facebook Timeline: The Top 10 Milestones


Updated 05/18/12 12:10 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Facebook Company Site Updates Before IPO

To gear up for Facebook's IPO — one of the most important dates in Facebook's history — we've rounded up the other major milestones that have changed how we share and communicate via this beloved social network. In eight seemingly short years, Facebook has broadened its sharing tools and products to include a chatting service, a mobile app, and the ever-important "Like" button. Click through Read more

Geek 5: This Week's Essential Reads


Updated 05/12/12 7:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tech Recap For May 8 Through 11

May has been a busy month for the Geek world! It's National Bike Month, so share some bike pride with a bike-printed iPhone case. With The Avengers' recent release and wedding season in full swing, we're inspired by superhero-themed weddings. In honor of Tim Burton's latest film, Dark Shadows, we took a look at his geeky film credentials. Catch up with our world in the gallery! Read more