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Daily Tech: Find Out What Google's Chrome OS Is All About

GeekSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:52:58 -0800

Gizmodo explains to the rest of us why Google Chrome matters - Gizmodo
The next Flip camcorder is rumored to include WiFi - Engadget
More than 300,000 people in Bangladesh have signed up for English classes that will take place via cell phones - Switched
This Space Invaders car is too cute for words - Kotaku
Here are five rules to follow when buying an HDTV - CrunchGear
Looks like Apple's iTablet won't be making its debut until late 2010 - Wired

Blake Lively Gets Some One-on-One Help at the Apple Store

GeekSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:33:00 -0800

Celebs like Kristen Stewart and Paris Hilton like to hit up the Apple store for all of their tech needs, but which famous females have been caught asking for some Apple assistance in the pristine retail store?

Well we've already spotted Rachel McAdams and Elle Macpherson utilizing the Apple stores' staff and services and now we can add the star of Gossip Girl - Blake Lively - to the list! This pic was taken last Saturday when Blake attended the grand opening of Apple's Upper West Side store. Maybe she was doing some early holiday shopping?

Photo courtesy of Roy Zipstein

Lindsay Lohan Is a Fan of Apple but Not Its Warranty

GeekSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:45:29 -0800

Although Lindsay Lohan has run the gauntlet of cell phones, she's become a BlackBerry convert and sticks with Apple for her computer needs. Lindsay recently lamented on Twitter about how her MacBook took a beating during her recent travels and ended up with a cracked screen. I know how expensive replacing screens can be, and unfortunately the star had to learn the hard way that accidental breakage isn't covered on Apple's warranty or by their protection plans.

Besides Lindsay's cracked screen, what else isn't covered through warranty or an APP? Find out when you read more.

Even if you have paid extra for an AppleCare Protection Plan, these items are excluded from your coverage:

Installation of noncovered equipment or software
Damage caused by accident, abuse, neglect, misuse, unauthorized modification, extreme environment (like temps and humidity), extreme physical or electrical stress, fluctuation or surges, lightning, static electricity, fire, and even . . . acts of God
Problems caused by a third-party or non Apple-branded device
Lost or stolen equipment
Cosmetic damage to your device, including scratches, dents, and broken plastic on ports
Batteries, except in respect to battery coverage under APP for iPod, or unless failure has occurred due to a defect in materials and workmanship
Preventative maintenance
Defects caused by normal wear and tear

A Sneak Peek of Mulberry's Accessory Collection For Apple

GeekSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:43:52 -0800

Yesterday at the Mulberry Store in London, England, stars came out to set sight on the British fashion brand's latest accessory line, which consists of laptop bags, sleeves, mini messengers, and iPhone/iPod Touch cases. FabSugar UK admits that this is a good partnership between the two companies and I'd have to agree with her. This nine-piece collection will feature bags with Mulberry's signature icons like the Bayswater for women and the Brynmore for men.

The items are available now from selected Mulberry stores, or you can wait until Dec. 1 when they'll be available online from the Apple store.

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Mulberry to Unveil MacBook Designed Bags and Sleeves

GeekSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:50:51 -0700

Starting the beginning of December, the luxury English fashion line Mulberry will be debuting their new collection, which consists of nine pieces that are specifically designed for the MacBook and MacBook Pro. The collection also includes some mini cross-bags for the iPhone or iPod touch, with bags featuring Mulberry's signature icons like the Bayswater for women and the Brynmore for men.

The company's creative director, Emma Hill, had this to say about the collection:

"Mulberry have a legacy of craftsmanship and I'm thrilled to launch our first luxury collection for a whole host of Apple products including the MacBook, iPhone and iPod."

And just to jog your memory, Mulberry is the maker behind the drool-worthy $2000 laptop bag, so you can expect to pay anywhere between $250 and $1195 for these leather bags as well. Items can be found on Apple's website and Mulberry's website starting Dec. 1.

Lots More Apple Tablet News, but Do You Care?

GeekSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:44:45 -0700

The mystery surrounding the Apple Tablet is hitting a fever pitch, and this time word is that Apple is shopping the yet-to-be-seen Tablet to Australian developers to gauge interest. In other news, you can now buy SIM card trays for a so-called iTablet online, but then again, a New York Times editor supposedly "spilled the beans" by calling it the Apple Slate in a recent speech. My head is spinning already!

I'm not ashamed to say that I'm a fan of Apple and its innovation, but I can't help but get the feeling that the more we talk about this product, the more we risk serious disappointment. Of course, there are those Mac fans that will buy whatever product Apple puts on the shelves, and are already making room on their desk for the Tablet.

For me though, I'll need to wait until the rumors become a reality before I start saving up for a new purchase. But it leaves me to wonder - are you totally enthralled in the minute-by-minute Apple Tablet news, or are you ready to ignore all the updates until a product is actually announced?

The Week in Geek

GeekSugar — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:06:12 -0700

This was a week of big announcements from some heavy hitters: Microsoft, Apple, Twitter, and Google. Verizon launched a new ad campaign specifically targeting the iPhone, and of course we caught up on all the geeky details of our favorite shows. Did you miss anything? Check out all the details of the week here.

Photo courtesy of MTV

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When Did You Get Your First iPod?

GeekSugar — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:44:35 -0700

Eight years ago today, Apple announced the first iPod - what you may recognize now as a 5G clunky gadget with a click wheel. The original iPod held 1,000 songs and weighed 6.5 ounces (current iPod classics hold 40,000 songs and weigh just under five ounces).

In the past eight years, the iPod has seen many changes - it's kind of unbelievable that now a tiny shuffle can hold nearly as much music as the original!

When did you get your first iPod? And how many have you had since?

Photos courtesy of Flickr user Jennie Faber

Name That iPod!

GeekSugar — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:47:28 -0700

Since its introduction eight years ago (Happy Birthday Apple iPod!), the iPod has gone through some major changes and updates, including a full spectrum of color changes. Can you identify an iPod by color? Test yourself with this quiz.

Question 1 of 6

Which iPod featured a black case and red click wheel?

Daily Tech: Apple Releases Some Redesigned Goodies

GeekSugar — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:15:21 -0700

Apple has redesigned the iMac and 13-inch MacBook and spiced up the Mac Mini - Apple
The Beatles have helped boost the music video-game industry - Reuters
Barnes & Noble expected to unveil reader - AP
Droid lacks Apple's secret weapon . . . iTunes - CNET
Google tweaks Voice to keep voicemail out of search results - PC World
Can you read your robot's emotional state? - Crave
Why not carve a geeked-out pumpkin? - Unplggd