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What Are You Looking Forward To in 2008?

GeekSugar — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:03:58 -0800

Earlier this week I shared some of my hot gadget predictions for 2008, some of which were utterly foreseeable (for example the success and hype around the wireless Kindle reader is bound to make eReaders a heavily replicated device) and some were more hopeful (please, please let there be more flash based personal media players!). I want to know: What gadget and technological innovations are you looking forward to in the coming year?

Do You Have Any Geeky Resolutions For 2008?

GeekSugar — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 12:20:09 -0800

Aside from the usual go to the gym more, eat more fruits and veggies and get more sleep New Year's resolutions, I've also got a long list of tech resolutions that I'm hoping to achieve in '08. First thing's first. . .Uploading all my holiday pictures to online albums to share with friends and family, as they usually sit on my camera for months after Christmas. After that I'm going to do a major virtual cleaning. . .Delete old emails and put them in appropriate folders, clean up my desktop, organize documents, bookmarks and the biggie-back-up my data. I also want to update the music library on my iPod, create a gadget-charging sanctuary in my apartment as well as give away and recycle old electronics. Have you made any tech-related resolutions for the new year? Source

3-2-1 Happy New Year From geeksugar!

GeekSugar — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 04:01:58 -0800

After wrapping-up our best of 2007 polls, I've realized that the past twelve months have been filled with incredible new devices, websites, applications, video games and software. Apple proved to be the ultimate mover and shaker in the tech industry with the innovative iPhone, Apple TV, the new MacBook Pro, the widescreen Nano, and the iPod Touch. . .Let's just hope Steve Jobs had a rockin' party last night to match his rockin' year! Hopefully, you were able to catch The Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop last night on TV or in person. This year, the world-famous event went green as the ball was covered with 672 Waterford crystal triangles and 9,576 state-of-the-art LED bulbs. The new and improved ball was twice as bright as last year's, creating more than sixteen million colors for a muti-colored masterpiece. Here's to a healthy, happy and exciting 2008!

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Hot Gadget Predictions For 2008

GeekSugar — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:16:56 -0800

Wondering what's going to be hot and not-so-hot in the upcoming year? Here are some of my gadget predictions for 2008!

OLED Televisions: Surprisingly OLED TV's weren't overly popular in 2007, even though they created quite the buzz with their super-slim design, energy saving technology, and exceptional screen quality. I can't help but think they are going to make a huge comeback in '08. Be sure to stay tuned for Samsung's latest prototype, a 31-inch OLED TV.

More Sleek and Stylish Storage Devices: For those of us who carry our portable storage devices on us 24/7, keep your eyes peeled for some fun new USB flash drives in '08. Check out these new flash drives from PQI called the Traveling Disk i201 which come in strawberry, pink, banana yellow, and blueberry blue colors. Storage capacity ranges from 1GB to 4GB.

Portable Media Players: Now that downloading movies off the net has become so quick and easy, more and more people will be investing in portable media players. Philips new flash based personal media player is fresh on the scene and is going to be a hot buy. With 2, 4 or 8GB capacities, a 3.5" LCD display, built-in speakers, and a five hour video life, you can't help but wish you got one for Christmas!

Fashionable and Functional Gadget Accessories: Gel cell phone cases became a growing trend towards the end of '07, so I'm sure we'll see more colors and designs in '08. With the debut of Kodak's chic new camera cases which were also a hit, you're guaranteed to see alot more custom-designed carrying cases for electronics throughout the year.

eReaders: With the release of Amazon's Wireless Reading Device, the Kindle last November, I couldn't help but get absorbed into the eReader frenzy. These handy devices are simple to use, lightweight and can hold over 200 book titles. . .It's time to say good-bye to our paperbacks and hello to the world of electronic-paper in 2008!

Regis Philbin Puts an iPhone on His Holiday Wish List

GeekSugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:47:33 -0800

Well well well. Back in early 2008, Kelly Ripa tried to get Regis Philbin to join the iPhone club, but he just wouldn't budge. And after almost two years of confessing her love for her iPhone, good ole' Regis has finally decided it's time to ask Santa for an iPhone - which he says he wants to fill with "thousands of apps." I think once he gets the hang of the iPhone, he'll love it. I mean, the guy does know what a search engine is, so maybe he isn't a total Luddite after all? Regardless, just listening to the adorable duo banter back and forth about tech is pretty priceless.

Best of 2008 Winner: New Apple Product

GeekSugar — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:02:44 -0800

I can't say I'm surprised that thirty-eight percent of you agreed that the iPhone 3G was your favorite new Apple product of 2008. I have also selected this sexy smartphone as my number one new Apple gadget of 2008; making it well-deserving of a 2008 Sugar Award.

With GPS access, 3G wireless technology, support for enterprise features like Microsoft Exchange, and the ability to download cool apps from the iTunes App Store, it's no wonder why Apple's latest iPhone caused such a stir this year!

Check out more Best of 2008 coverage across the Sugar network right now.

Best of 2008 Winner: Favorite New Video Game

GeekSugar — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:00:06 -0800

What isn't there to love about your favorite game of 2008, Wii Fit? It's been proven to amp up your fitness level, and even help you become more flexible and shed pounds in the process. And although I can't deny the benefits of Wii Fit, I'm going to have to stray away from the pack here and give my 2008 Sugar Award to Fable II.

Not only was I completely obsessed with this RPG the second it hit my Xbox 360, but I continued to be obsessed with Fable II long after I finished the game. The open-world play, moral dilemmas, and awesome fighting sequences is what kept me coming back for more. . . and what makes me want to play it all over again. Plus, with over 350,000 copies being sold on launch day alone, I'm guessing there are more than a few of you out there that agree with me!

And hey, don't forget to check out the rest of the Sugar Network's Best of 2008 winners!

Best of 2008 Winner: Favorite New Gadget

GeekSugar — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 12:30:15 -0800

Applause, please! Not only has the iPhone 3G already won Favorite Cell Phone of 2008, geeksugar readers have bestowed yet another Best of 2008 win: Favorite New Gadget of 2008!

Are you going to make me say it? Alright, twist my arm: It's also my favorite new gadget of the year. Because of it, I don't get lost, I know what movies are playing at any time, I can find out songs that are playing . . . the list goes on, people.

With 33 percent of the vote, it bested other splashy entries like the Wii Fit and the MacBook Air. Did this surprise you at all? Considering it only debuted six months ago, it's shaping up to be the year of the iPhone 3G.

Best of 2008 Winner: Favorite Cell Phone

GeekSugar — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:00:20 -0800

It came as no surprise that the iPhone 3G takes the top spot as your favorite cell phone of 2008 (with 51 percent of the vote!), given that it was also your favorite new Apple product this year as well. And let's be honest - it's a known fact that I am a iPhone fan, so I'd have to agree with you that the iPhone 3G is the clear favorite in 2008.

You can't really go wrong with the iPhone's speedy 3G connectivity, and endless amounts of Apps that help make your life easier, more fun, and get you to where you need to go faster. I know that if I didn't have my iPhone, it would be like missing a limb, and then where would we be?!

Be sure to check out the rest of our Best of 2008 coverage across the Sugar Network and see who, and what else is taking home a Sugar Award!

Best of 2008 Winner: Favorite TV Tech Show

GeekSugar — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:31:08 -0800

Those Upper East Siders didn't upgrade for nothing this year - Gossip Girl sailed ahead of the competition to win Favorite TV Tech Show of 2008.

The scandalous show won with 39 percent of the vote, so I guess you guys must like taking my tech quizzes as much as I like making them.

And now it's time to admit it: Gossip Girl is also my favorite TV Tech show of 2008! The show busts out with BlackBerry, LG, Apple, Sony, and Samsung products, and it's not just cell phones; this season, laptops and flash drives played big parts as well. Of course, we can't forget the titular blog that runs the whole engine.

Don't forget to check out the other winners in the rest of Sugar's Best of 2008!

Photos courtesy of The CW