Remember 1988, that simple time when there were no cell phone or iPod commercials and the only iPhone on the market was a clunky cord phone? Well, the era of pay phones and pen pals came to a close in 1989, when the first ever cell phone commercial aired, launching what was sure to be decades of 30-second signal strength battles.
Notice how Centel plays the "can you hear me now?" game with elevator music, off roading and a giant phone the size of my hair straightener. It's truly magical.
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Although these soft speaker cushions look like a stuffed toy on the outside, I guarantee you that they are 100 percent speaker on the inside. Displayed on technabob, these speakers from Korea have a built-in FM radio, an amplified speaker, and can easily connect to an MP3 player. Each costs about $37 and is battery-powered. The majority of you thought that the plush animal speakers were geek chic, so I want to know if you love these as well! Leave your comments below!
We've all heard that a picture is worth about a thousands worlds, but it was Ansel Adams who once said, "When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence." It's a charming thought that is fortuitous captured in Visual Dictionary's collection of images of words in the real world.
The site features a user-submitted catalog of signage, graffiti, advertising, tattoos - or any other word and image combos. The effort began in 2006 and now includes more than 5,000 images of more than 3,000 words. Users continue to submit images and the creators claim they are working on new innovative ways to display the images.
You can contribute your images of signs and words, or just browse through the collection in awe.
Wedding season may be over on the Sugar Network, but that doesn't mean the drama, fun and excitement surrounding weddings has subsided.
If you're a fan of video games, Diner Dash or weddings in general, check out PlayFirst's Wedding Dash game, which allows you to assist couples in selecting all the details of their big day. From picking tasty cakes and flowers to preventing party disasters, players can weave through 50 layers of wedding day chaos.
PlayFirst is sponsoring a special deal for Sugar Network fans (hence this advertorial) so you can receive 25 percent off the game when you enter the code "weddingsugar" (for the PC version) or "weddingsugarmac" (for the Mac version). The offer expires Aug 31, 2007 and is non-stackable with other offers.
If you've ever watched the G4 network or happen to thumb through Maxim Magazine from time to time you probably know host Morgan Webb, who has been gaining hot blooded geek fans with her girl next door look and gamer knowledge while reporting from major geek events. Webb has launched Webb Alert, which is a video tech roundup much like my own daily roundup. Webb's new venture gets my respect because she's toned down her sex-pot G4 look with a more serious broadcaster image, but still delivers tech news with a little sass. She's smart, funny and picks quality news bites. I have a bit of a girl crush to be honest.
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Could Commodore's rise out of vintage computer obscurity also mean that we should expect a line of portable media players? Commodore lends geek cred to MP3 players - Crave
This stylish and colorful wood-encased music player by Sonora reminds me of the retro inspired Pure digital radio, but this one boasts a radio and CD player. Showcased on Shiny Shiny, this compact player packs some great features including six radio station presets, digital clock, CD/radio or alarm functionality with snooze, and an AUX input for your iPod or mp3 player. Choose from a variety of hip fun colors (see below). Each costs around $350.
Remember 1988, that simple time when there were no cell phone or iPod commercials and the only iPhone on the market was a clunky cord phone? Well, the era of pay phones and pen pals came to a close in 1989, when the first ever cell phone commercial aired, launching what was sure to be decades of 30-second signal strength battles. 
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