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Alicia Keys Shows Off a Nokia E71 in Superwoman Vid

GeekSugar — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:30:54 -0700

When Cellphone 9 pointed out that Alicia Keys was rocking a Nokia N71 in her Superwoman video, I couldn't help but take a closer look. With a few good close-ups (thankfully front and back shots), I thought wait a minute, that isn't a N71 - a flip phone which came out a couple of years ago - it's actually a Nokia E71 smartphone! The E71 still has yet to make its debut in the US market, but it's already receiving a lot of attention. Very BlackBerry Boldish-looking, the E71 is extremely thin and comes with a full QWERTY keyboard, WiFi, GPS, and a nice, bright clear screen. Glad to see Alicia is up with the cell phone times!

Celebrity Gadget: Alicia Keys' Samsung Camcorder

GeekSugar — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:08:21 -0700

It seems Alicia Keys was more interested in watching the Minnesota Timberwolves play the New York Knicks Game at Madison Square Garden through her tiny Samsung Camcorder last week than watching say, the court.

From what I can tell the songstress has got herself a 2.1 Mega Pixel Miniket Camcorder with built-in 1 GB.

The Miniket allows you access to personal movies, pictures, music, data, web communication and costs $1,599 off the Samsung site. I can't help but notice it looks like Alicia has a gold camcorder, which may or not be some sort of "unattainable for us non-celebrity gadget lovers" edition. For a full gallery of Alicia Keys' photos and an up close look at the camcorder, read more

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This Week On Geeksugar - Get Alicia Keys' Samsung Camcorder

GeekSugar — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 09:05:34 -0700

It seems Alicia Keys was more interested in watching the Minnesota Timberwolves play the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden through her tiny Samsung Camcorder last week than watching say, the court. Celebrity Gadget: Alicia Keys' Samsung Camcorder
The makers of my favorite sushi USB drives have done it again. Japan's Solid Alliance has dished up some new, raw USB delights which are able to both feed my need for useless gadgetry and influence my lunch plans. Scrumptious Sushi USB Drives - Part Deux
Gene Simmons from the popular band KISS, was out in full force in NYC to help launch "Guitar Hero 2" for Xbox 360. Guitar Hero experts were invited to perform in the Virgin Megastore, as the best hero would be awarded with an autographed guitar and the chance to play with Simmons. Gene Simmons Promotes Guitar Hero II for Xbox 360
Toyota has announced the pricing details of its posh and earth friendly hybrid Lexus LS 600h L and well, it's out of my price range, but oh so beautiful. The model has all the standard luxury equipment and technological features of your usual luxury car, including the world's first full hybrid V8 powertrain. World's Most Expensive Hybrid - So Pretty, So Pricey

New York Magazine shed some light on the ongoing controversy and misunderstanding between generations when it comes to revealing everything in cyberspace in its recent article Say Everything. It claims sites like MySpace, Flickr and Facebook have contributed to the "greatest generation gap since Rock and Roll." New York Mag: Kids Say Everything On MySpace
Everyday I see pictures of celebrities with different cell phones, MP3 players and trendy gadgets on PopSugar and wonder, how do they pick which phone to be photographed 10,000 times with and more importantly, are they getting paid to flash a little RAZR or BlackBerry love? Keira and Madonna Heart Their BlackBerries

Lips Review: So Addictive Even the Neighbors Want to Play

GeekSugar — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:02:43 -0800

When I cracked open Lips for the first time, I had no idea what was about to happen to me. Honestly, I thought that it couldn't get any better than SingStar, and that this game probably wouldn't attract gobs of eager players like Rock Band does. . . but I was wrong. So wrong in fact, that after playing for a few hours with some of my pals, my friendly neighbor knocked on the door to see if she could get in on the action.

What makes Lips fun right out of the box isn't just the wireless LED lit mic (that makes you feel like a total rock star), or the fun gestures you make while singing to get extra points, but the selection of songs Lips comes packed with from the get-go. Offering up 40 tunes from Alicia Keys, and Peter Bjorn, to Nirvana and R.E.M., this game is a crowd pleaser.

Plus, did I mention the mics were wireless? You have no idea what kind of karaoke people are capable of until they are able to move effortlessly around a room. Trust me on this one.

But of course, with every plus comes a minus. Find out what I mean when you read more.

So the thing I love about SingStar and Rock Band is the constant flow of updated and downloadable songs to buy online - you never get bored, and the songs are cheap. At the time that I'm writing this, there is a lot to be desired in the Lips song store - last time I checked there were only 20 songs available to buy. I'm hoping that this is a temporary shortage, since the songs that come packed with the game are pretty current and desirable.

Also, I previously mentioned the gestures that you make while singing. Let me explain: the wireless mics are equipped with sensors, so when cued to do so, you can play air guitar, or raise the roof while you're jamming to earn additional points. Although I think its a fun way to integrate the technology, some people who played with me thought that the movements were distracting and sometimes impossible to find a way to work them in without messing up on the lyrics or timing. Either way, it's just another feature that SingStar doesn't offer.

Overall, I'm in love with Lips, mostly because of the amount of "stock" songs it comes with, and the wireless mics. Plus, you can even plug in your iPod or MP3 player and sing along to your own (DRM free) tunes. It's totally worth the $70 price tag (especially since there may be a hack that lets you use the Lips mics for Rock Band. Hello, awesome!), and any music gamer out there is sure to dig it. Lips is available now for your Xbox 360 online and in stores.

Daily Tech - Super Mario Galaxy Comes in With a Bang

GeekSugar — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:05:41 -0800

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Nintendo throws party at Nintendo World Store to commemorate the Super Mario Galaxy launch - Crave
Hacked Alicia Keys MySpace page could leave you with a virus - Switched
HTC Touch handsets get a much-needed makeover - Shiny Shiny
Google Android videos clear some confusion - CrunchGear
Custom Zunes are much to be desired - Gizmodo

Celebrity Gadget Endorsements: Top 10

GeekSugar — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:00:53 -0700

Despite studies that say consumers aren't swayed by celebrity endorsements, celebrity-driven gadget ad campaigns are at an all time high.

Whether celebrity gadget sightings are unintentional (take for instance Alicia Keys playing with her Samsung Camcorder at a Knicks game, or Lauren Conrad taking her BlackBerry with her everywhere), others are very intentional and well paid for. The reemergence of HP's The Computer is Personal Again staring Serena Williams got me thinking about the top celebrity gadget endorsements of the last couple of years and why companies continue to use famous names and faces to rep their products.

I've picked a selection of 10 campaigns that made me stop, rewind and pay attention, even if I didn't end up buying any of the items. (How cute was Little Miss Sunshine star Abigail Breslin - seen at right - in her HP printer commercial where she talks about moments in her life captured with pictures?!) Scroll through the widget below to see my picks.

To check out the actual ads, read more

Maria Sharapova for Canon
I knew who Sharapova was before the Canon ads, but the clever smiley-faced tennis ball gimmick was the first thing she did that got my attention.

Shakira for Panasonic
Her hips don't lie, so she must not either, right? Shakira's Panasonic ads are as beautiful and mesmerizing as she is. The company gets bonus points for letting Shakira show off her dance moves and music and not just their cameras.

David Beckham for Motorola
We give David Beckham a hard time for his questionable gadget accessory style, but his ads for the RAZR2 and MotoRAZR are all chic. Becks just does print ads in the US for Motorola, but this behind the scenes of him on a European Motorola set is worth sharing.

Vera Wang for HP
Designer Vera Wang was the first woman to take part in HP's The Computer Is Personal Again campaign and her ad is whimsical and romantic as her designs.

Jay-Z for HP
Hip hop mogul and entrepreneur Jay-Z exudes cool so it was no surprise HP picked him as well for the The Computer Is Personal Again campaign. I love that the ad shows his resume. Like he needs one.

Shakira image courtesy of Shakira Gallery.

Maria Sharapova Canon PowerShot	Shakira For Panasonic
David Beckham Shows Off His RAZR2	Vera Wang Gets Personal For HP
Jay-Z Gets Personal For HP	Serena Williams For HP
Abigail Breslin For HP	Dwayne Wade For Sidekick 3
Justin Long 'Get a Mac' Ads	Pharrell Reps HP With A Commercial