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Daily Tech: Oprah to Declare the Kindle Her New Favorite Gadget

GeekSugar — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:00:23 -0700

Today's the day that Oprah will announce her new favorite gadget. The Boy Genius has checked out the source code of the XML file on her website (which says Kindle all over the place), and that paired with the fact that this episode is being pimped on Amazon's homepage means only one thing: her new favorite gadget is the Kindle. Update: Use the OPRAHWINFREY code to get $50 off a Kindle on Amazon! - The Boy Genius Report
Starting next week, Sprint will be unveiling the HTC Touch Pro, which will become available at Sprint stores and on their website by Nov. 2. - CrunchGear
This was brilliant! Last night during SNL's Weekend Update, Fred Armisen did a hilarious skit with a copy-cat version of CNN's "Magic Map." Just goes to show the endless possibilities with such a high-tech map! - Engadget
I yi yi! Motorola has just introduced the Aura, a luxurious cell phone that costs a whopping $2,000. - Wired
It's giveaway time on geeksugar! Log in and participate in our geeky Halloween costume contest for your chances to win a Canon Rebel XSi SLR Digital Camera! - geeksugar

Daily Tech: Motorola's Aura Is Truly a Beautiful Device

GeekSugar — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:10:16 -0800

Motorola's Aura may not have been a new phone at CES this year, and it is somewhat expensive, but after a second glance, you really can't deny its stunning exterior. - Engadget
For people who want to check their email on the go, but don't have a smartphone, Amika Mobile provides push email to any device that's able to receive standard text messages. - Unplggd
Stevie Wonder loves his iPod and BlackBerry, but admits that devices with touchscreens exclude the blind. - Switched
Things may not be so hot with the economy right now, but Sony still managed to announce 70 new products at CES this year. - CrunchGear
Former Deputy White House Chief of Staff Karl Rove is now Twittering his life away! - Valleywag

Gears of War 2 Review: My Boyfriend Loves It

GeekSugar — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:01:45 -0800

As I'm writing this, my boyfriend is playing Gears of War 2 with a buddy via online co-op play. He is also wearing an Xbox Headset so that they can communicate and strategize their mission.

So to say that my boyfriend loves GOW2 is a bit of an understatement. Besides the fact that there was a permanent butt imprint in our last couch when the first installment of the series hit the shelves, it seems that in some weird way the game re-establishes a sense of manliness that is lost from days of working in customer service, IT support, or just bending to the wants and needs of others. It brings an aura of brotherhood as you battle the "Locusts" together, lending a hand with your chainsaw to amputate the enemy that chokes your brother-in-arms. It's a phenomenon I'll never be able to explain.

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I can't say that I've had much time to play Gears of War 2 myself - you know, since there are always at least four guys on my couch taking turns high-fiving each other for destroying the "horde" - but I can give you some observations I've made over the past few days. To find out what they are, just read more.

There's much more story involved in this game than in the first Gears installment.
Online co-op play is the preferred way to "Gear Up."
You can literally play for hours and not get bored.
Graphics are good, and blowing things up is awesome.
The Locusts' voices are pretty creepy.
This would be the ultimate Christmas gift for a guy in need of some male bonding.
You'll have plenty of time to do your nails/shop/workout/play your DS without your BF bothering you about it.

I don't know if any of these insights will help you decide whether or not to actually purchase Gears of War 2 for yourself, but hey, if I'm going by my boyfriend's enthusiasm, it's like the greatest game ever.

Gears of War 2 is available now for $60 on your Xbox 360.

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Tech News Roundup - Nerds on Desks

GeekSugar — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:00:12 -0700

This one's just for laughs. Bill Gates and Steve Jobs: Nerds on Desks - Gizmodo
Is it just me, or is your aura happy to see me? Aura Ball flashing phone strap - Shiny Shiny
Gone are the days of rowdy, impassioned protests on college campuses. Apparently, students are waging protests on Facebook. - Switched
Bling Bling has never been so practical. "Stunning Ring" Conceals Pepper Spray - Boing Boing Gadgets
Next week's Apple event will likely see the announcement of the next evolution of iPod, dubbed the iPod Touch. Will it have Safari? - Cult of Mac
Cute computers attack! It's a Mainframe robot! - Notcot

Totally Geeky or Geek Chic? Kiss Me Meter

GeekSugar — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 09:31:13 -0800

Okay, so from the sound of it, the Kiss Me Meter seems like something that might say, measure your crushes' cooties, attractiveness or aura. But not so, the little Kiss Me Meter is a personal bad breath detector with a LED display so you can eliminate embarrassing situations.

It uses a MEMS gas sensor and is equipped with a re-calibration function so that it can accurately measure the nastiness of your breath. It detects the specific gases from your teeth or stomach, and shows five levels of mouth smell in different colors of LED display.