Lighten Your Cellphone Bill by Texting For Free


Updated 02/06/12 11:54 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Text For Free

People love the word "free," and cell phone addicts especially love the word "text." However, mobile phone services love to raise data service prices, and if you aren't careful about sticking to your service plan, you can find yourself outraged by the additional charges. Luckily, several companies have created ways to bypass the whole pay-for-texting situation. Here are six messaging services you Read more

BlackBerry Messenger May Be Heading to Android and iOS


Updated 03/04/11 12:23 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

BlackBerry Messenger For Android and iOS

Anyone who's had a BlackBerry will likely tell you that BlackBerry Messenger is one of the coolest features on the device. It allows free and fast messaging to any other BlackBerry user by using a special PIN without worry of text messaging fees. Plus, it allowed you to see when your message was read — a helpful if slightly stalkerish feature. After switching to an iPhone from a BlackBerry, I Read more

Have You Ever Been Deleted?


Updated 01/06/11 8:14 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Kim Kardashian Tweets During 2011 People's Choice Awards

The Kardashians were in full force at tonight's People's Choice Awards, and when they weren't looking hot on the red carpet, they were busy tweeting up a storm. Kim divulged to her followers that her brother, Rob Kardashian, had deleted her from BBM. I can imagine that this would be along the same lines as, say, being unfollowed on Twitter. Sibling rivalry in the information era? We've talked a Read more

Help a Reader Out: BlackBerry Messenger Flirting Etiquette


Updated 10/12/10 6:43 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

BlackBerry Messaging a Crush

When it comes to a budding relationship influenced by technology, reader chelsea25 poses an interesting question: How about BlackBerry chat etiquette? I met this guy through a friend a few years [ago], we were all out at a bar, we had a chat and a dance. I've had a bit of a crush on him ever since. Recently (about a month ago) I was having lunch with this same friend, and the guy stopped by to Read more

Daily Tech: Refurbed TiVo HD DVRs Now $199


Updated 06/15/09 2:57 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Daily Tech: Refurbed TiVo HD DVRs Now $199

At $199 for a refurbished TiVo HD DVR, it's hard to to pass up this deal. — CrunchGear RIM to soon release a new version of BlackBerry Messenger. — The Boy Genius Report Google Calendar will soon be getting some nifty Google gadgets. — Mashable The CTO and director for technology in the White House tests out the Palm Pre. — Switched Apple's new unibody MacBook Pro is said to deliver Read more

Brody Jenner Talks About the Importance of BBM in Dating


Updated 12/19/09 2:02 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 9 comments

Brody Jenner Appears on Live With Regis and Kelly and Discusses BlackBerry Messenger

For all of you BlackBerry owners, I'm sure you're well aware of BlackBerry Messenger (BBM). Basically what it is, is IM right on your phone in real time. Unlike SMS, messages are free since they are sent through RIM servers, just like email. Now here comes the fun part: When you send a message, you'll see a D beside it to let you know that it was delivered. And as soon as the recipient reads the Read more

BlackBerry Clutch Isn't Just For CrackBerry Addicts


Updated 07/06/11 9:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

BlackBerry Clutch on Etsy

You already know that tech clutches are totally "in" right now, but why not think outside the box when it comes to tech fashion? This geometric BlackBerry Clutch ($85) may have a certifiable geeky namesake, but isn't limited to your BlackBerry-branded phones. The weathered gray leather clutch has an inside pocket to cradle cell phones of any manufacturer, but could also hold your ereader and Read more