Vertu's Year of the Dragon Phone Will Set You Back $20,000


Updated 01/05/12 9:26 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Expensive Cell Phones

In Chinese astrology, the dragon signifies luck. And you'd be lucky to have enough cash to acquire the Year of the Dragon smartphone. In honor of the upcoming Lunar New Year, Vurtu has crafted a luxurious mobile phone with a price tag that will have you breathing fire: $20,815. Coming in three different models with stainless steel, yellow gold, rubies, diamonds, emeralds, and a hand-crafted Read more

3 Ways to Protect Your Mobile Phone During Black Friday and Cyber Monday


Updated 11/24/11 2:40 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mobile Phone Shopping Safety Tips

Mobile shopping is on the rise. In fact, nearly 60 million users will shop on their mobile phone for Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales this year. Just because you might be using your smartphone to shop for gifts this year doesn't mean you aren't at risk for hacking, viruses, malware, or identity theft (especially if you're an Android owner, just sayin'). Since we increasingly put more personal Read more

Cell Phone Safety Tips For Paris Hilton (and You)


Updated 08/17/11 12:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cell Phone Safety Tips

Reality star Paris Hilton reportedly lost two smartphones on a flight from Dubai to Manila over the weekend. Though both phones were located in her carry-on bag, she couldn't find them once it was time to deboard the plane. We've all experienced that sinking feeling when you can't find your cell; it's more than just a communication device these days. It's a device that holds a lot of personal Read more

Cell Phone Tips For Traveling Abroad


Updated 06/23/11 6:50 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

International Cell Phone Tips

Heading overseas this Summer? Your smartphone may be an essential gadget to have along on any trip, but data roaming and voice calls while outside your coverage area can lead to big surprises on your next cell phone bill. So how do you keep costs down? Check out these tips that will help ensure you stay within your budget, and not break the bank next time you travel abroad. Use WiFi where you Read more

Do You Power Off Electronics During Takeoff and Landing?


Updated 06/13/11 11:37 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Cell Phones and Planes Don't Mix?

In a story that many of us have heard before, engineering and aviation experts are saying that electronic devices can interfere with an airplane's controls. While the experts also say that the signals emitted by electronic devices don't cause a problem every time (and not even close to the majority of the time), they still have the potential to cause trouble in the cockpit during takeoff and Read more

3 Easy Tips to Stay Secure on Android


Updated 06/09/11 2:35 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Android Security Tips

With the seemingly constant stream of new Android-powered phones and tablets to wireless carriers, the Android app market is now a worthy competitor to Apple's App Store. Because of Android's open developer environment, some security risks are inherent. Though Google regularly checks for malware or other infectious software within the available apps, the open nature of the OS and the ability of Read more

Cell Phone Signals Are Killing Honeybees


Updated 05/13/11 10:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cell Phones Are Killing Honeybees

Here's some not-so-sweet news: According to a new study, the signals from cell phones disorient honeybees and can actually lead to their death. The study found that when mobile handsets were placed by honeybees they had a "dramatic impact on the behavior of the bees, namely by inducing the worker piping signal." In the natural environment, "worker piping" announces the swarming process of the Read more

12 Tech Tips For National Etiquette Week


Updated 05/09/11 3:00 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Tech Etiquette Tips For National Etiquette Week

Today kicks off National Etiquette Week, and it's come at a good time — apparently, Americans have terrible tech manners! We've rounded up some of our most helpful and handy tech etiquette tips to keep you in the good graces of your friends, family, and co-workers, so check them out. And be sure to leave your etiquette tips in the comments or on our Facebook page, so we can round up your Read more

Does Your Child Have a Cell Phone?


Updated 04/20/11 9:27 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Poll on Cell Phones For Kids

Call me! Text me! Tweet me! If you're used to hearing those phrases in front of school you aren't alone. Twenty percent of children between six and 11 years old had a cell in 2009, according to a Mediamark survey and that number has only increased. Cell phones certainly streamline family communication, but the question of whether or not children should carry their own cells is a common one. Do Read more

Today Only! Get a Verizon Phone For 30 Percent Off


Updated 03/11/11 1:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Verizon Online-Only Sale

If you're looking to snag a new Verizon phone, today may be your day! The company is running an online-only sale it's dubbed "Social Friday," though it sadly excludes the iPhone and Droid-branded devices. New and existing customers who sign up for a two-year contract are eligible for the discount, which takes 30 percent off the cost of devices like the Samsung Fascinate, BlackBerry Curve 3G, or Read more