There is some geek apparel that I adore — cute tee shirts, snowboarding jackets with built-in iPod chargers and fans, geeky ties and of course, an overall celebration of all things geek. There are other items I just don't understand, namely geeky underwear. It's a genre that's exploded recently, presumably inspired by video games, HTTP errors and the fact that the combination of geek and undergarments seems to titillate the type of person that buys their panties online.

I am a bit overwhelmed by undergarments with words on them, so I'm really only a fan of the simpler Username panties and official geeksugar thongs. As for the designs packed with more intense innuendos...well, see for yourself.

When I saw Martha Stewart on the cover of August's 'How To' edition of Wired Magazine showing off her "homemade" Wii cake I briefly considered following her directions and recipe (hers was mostly cardboard and not edible). That is until I remembered what a disaster I am when it comes to baking projects. When I learned Flickr user rufus50 (real name Brian W) had taken the Martha Stewart cover as a personal challenge to create a scrumptious Wii cake I tracked him down. No, I didn't get a piece, but it sure looks amazing.

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Too lazy to go to the video store or update your Netflix queue? Tired of the limited number of movies available through cable services on demand? We recently got a sneak peek at Vudu, a small peer-to-peer video on demand device that will offer access to more than 5,000 HD videos directly to your TV, without requiring a PC or Cable TV service. While the product hasn't been officially announced yet, its company slogan ("the right movie. right now.") and vision are pretty innovative.

The device, which will be released sometime before the end of summer and cost less than $500, will give users the ability to buy or rent movies and download them via their broadband internet connection. It also features a clean user interface with a small remote that allows you to easily scroll through the lineup. Vudu has deals with seven major studios and numerous independent and international distributors so it will offer both mainstream new releases and smaller indie films. Unlike cable or TiVo there won't be a monthly fee, but rentals will cost 99 cents to $3.99 and video purchases will cost somewhere between $4.99 to $19.99. Your downloads will be stored on the Vudu box. Pretty snazzy looking, no?

Following unnoticed "technical failures" on travelocity.com, which unintentionally enabled Americans to book trips to Cuba, the company was required to pay $182,750 to settle a complaint brought by the U.S Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control. As a result of the transactions, the fine was set for booking trips between the U.S. and Cuba in violation of a 45-year-old embargo. Travel service providers are suppose to obtain an OFAC license to approve trips to and from Cuba for trips relating to academic, religious and journalistic activities to humanitarian projects and visits to immediate family. After all this, Travelocity still refuses to apply for an OFAC license. via The Raw FeedImage Source

The Riderwood retirement community in Silver Spring, Maryland is following in the footsteps of the Sedgebrook retirement home in Chicago, Illinois by hosting Wii game tournaments. A feel good story from Kotaku explained how the residents at Riderwood had a Wii Home Run Derby last week in honor of Barry Bonds record-breaking home run. They even had Doris Terry, a pitcher from the 1940's All-American Girls Baseball League participate in the Derby. Considering 47 percent of all casual game players are 50 or older, and nearly 20 percent are 60 or older, the Wii seems like a fun way for seniors to get some exercise, stimulate their minds, and have a jolly good ol' time!

As much as I try to keep my MacBook protected and out of harms way, it still looks pretty banged up and has scratches everywhere. I say a scratched up gadget is likely a loved gadget, but if you're not ready to take the extreme protection plunge by getting the MacTruck laptop case and still want protection, here's another solution that might do the trick. The SeeThru Hard Cases from Speck are designed to perfectly snap onto 15-inch MacBook Pros and keep them well protected with their shatter-proof polycarbonate plastic. Displayed on Trendhunter, this two-piece shell will let you open and close your laptop without removing the case while providing cut-outs for all your ports, plugs, holes, disc drives and ventilation slots. Each costs $50 and comes in black, red, clear, orange, pink and green.