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Today's geeksugar Bargain Buys!

GeekSugar — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:00:52 -0800

In today's installment of Bargain Buys, you'll find an iPod alternative, a flat screen TV, video games, and a very fun geeky home accessory. Let the deals begin!

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The New Ultra-Compact Zen Stone Mp3 Player

GeekSugar — Fri, 04 May 2007 08:30:09 -0700

The screenless Zen Stone by Creative is a sleek new mp3 player that will fit in any pocket. Featured on Engadget, this clip-equipped 1GB player will hold around 250 songs and has an impressive 10-hour battery life. You can also use the quick play mode switch to quickly skip to the next song or randomly play all the songs in your player. With an remarkable price tag of only $40, I may need to give my Nano a holiday and take the Stone for a full-on test drive. Set to be in stores May 14th.

To see a full gallery of the new Zen Stone, read more

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Geeky Do-It-Yourself Projects in Honor of National DIY Day

GeekSugar — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:50:30 -0800

What's not to love about a good do-it-yourself project? They're equal parts creative, challenging, and fun, not to mention generally inexpensive. Plus, there's an instant sense of accomplishment as soon as you finish a new project. Today, in honor of National Do-It-Yourself Day, here is a roundup of some of the coolest DIY projects I've featured on the site.

Three Homemade Charging Stations	Cardboard iPhone Dock	Turn Used CDs Into a Disco Ball
Martha Stewart-Inspired Monitor Cozies	Star-Shaped iPod Nano Cover	David Kan Speaker Stands

Access Store Coupons on Your iPhone With the Yowza App

GeekSugar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:05:29 -0800

With the holidays right around the corner, I'm not only starting to think about shopping, but I'm also thinking of creative ways to save. Yesterday, I told you about ten websites that will help you save some money on gifts, and today it's all about Yowza!!, an iPhone and iPod Touch app that will show you all of the store coupons within a mile or as far as 15 miles from where you are shopping (which makes sense why it has two exclamations after its name!).

Once you download this free app, open it and you will see all of the coupons applicable to your location, or you can type in a store name to see what's available. And if an offer includes a bar code, just have the cashier scan the barcode, right from your phone. No coupon clipping, no paper, no hassles - I die!

Google's Marissa Mayer Is One of Glamour's Women of the Year

GeekSugar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:47:25 -0800

At just 34-years-old, as Google's vice president, search and user experience, Marissa Mayer, will soon be celebrating her 10-year Google anniversary. Being the very first female engineer to be hired by the search engine company way back in 1999, Mayer climbed her way to the top and is now a very prominent figure at Google, which now employs over 19,000 people worldwide.

This month, Glamour Magazine is honoring Mayer with a Woman of the Year award. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and 2002 Woman of the Year explains why Mayer was selected for this award:

"She has been a powerhouse of creativity and business acumen for one of the world’s most innovative companies. Marissa Mayer is leading the way in keeping America number one."

A very deserving recipient indeed - smart, geeky, and not to mention, incredibly stylish!

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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.

Leonard Nimoy Talks Tech, Star Trek 2, and Fringe

GeekSugar — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:47:12 -0700

If you haven't been watching Fringe, you're missing out on a solid sci-fi thriller that will help fill a void where BSG left off. Sure, there's no space, but there are alternate universes . . . and Leonard Nimoy.

The original Spock made his appearance on the Fox series in last season's cliffhanger finale as William Bell, and will be gracing the screen again in tonight's episode. I can't tell you how excited I was to get an opportunity to talk to Leonard Nimoy himself in a conference call yesterday before his season two debut, but I'm sure you can imagine that I had to take a few deep breaths before dialing the number - come on, he's a geek legend!

Check out what Mr. Nimoy had to say about his sci-fi career, the state of the genre today, and what he's up to now when you read more.

G: Your body of work (even before Star Trek) leans heavily toward sci-fi, so I was wondering if you have always been a fan of the genre yourself?
LN: It's a good thing if you can find your niche as an actor. Back in 1951, I acted in my first science fiction project, which was probably not very well known (but I thought it was going to rocket me to stardom if you pardon my expression), and it was called Zombies of the Stratosphere. I was the third group of zombies that came to earth to take over earth's orbit, and it was a great project. But science fiction has been a fertile ground for the kind of work that I do, the kind of presence that I offer, and I'm grateful for the niche that science fiction has given me.

On if he's a "techie": I use a computer. I don't know if that qualifies me as a techie, but I'm pretty good on a computer!
On how he feels about the current state of the sci-fi genre on TV and film: I'm concerned about the positioning of story in terms of importance. When I see a lot of explosions and a lot of chases, I'm not terribly impressed. I think that there are three important elements that must be given priority position in science fiction (as well as any other kind of drama). The first is story, the second is story, and the third is story. If the story is compelling and interesting, all the other elements will find their place.
On other projects he's working on now: I'm doing a lot of photography work. That's one of my major creative outlets right now. I have an exhibition opening at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art next year that I'm really excited about.
On his relationship with J.J. Abrams and how he came into his role on Fringe: Well I first met him about three years ago when he first contacted me about the possibility of working together and I went to a meeting with him and some other production staff where they told me a very good, strong, and touching story about their feelings about Star TrekStar Trek series. I had a brilliant time working with them, so when they contacted me about working on Fringe - the same people, the same attitude, the same creativity - it was very enticing.
On if he'll be making a cameo in Star Trek 2: Frankly, I doubt that I'll be called upon again. I think I was useful in this last film to help bridge the original characters and the new cast, but with the new cast in place, I'm sure they'll move ahead with that. I don't see at the moment why they would need me, but I wouldn't hesitate if they asked.

Comfy and Creative Laptop Pillows!

GeekSugar — Sun, 25 May 2008 10:07:59 -0700

They don't call it a laptop for no reason! If you manage to constantly use your laptop, on your lap, you probably find that your legs get unbearably hot. Intelligent Forms Design realized that this is a common problem and decided to whip up a creative solution, which totally caught my eye on Luxist.

They designed three totally distinct pillows, which are not only adorable and ingenious, but they help to keep your laptop cool as well! Choose from log, button or terrapin pillows that are made from natural fiber fabrics and provide extra support and increased air ventilation. Now for the catch, the price, which is $160 each for all designs. . . Ouch! That's OK, I don't plan on trading in my amazing Ikea laptop stand anytime soon anyways!

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Creative Cord Organizers: Love or Leave?

GeekSugar — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:00:53 -0700

I'm all about ingenious ways to hide my cords, but I don't know if I'd be willing to put up a white-picket fence in order to do so. Here are two creative ways to keep those pesky cables hidden- a Wall Cleat and a Picket Fence. Featured on Gearfuse, the white, simplistic Wall Cleat lets you wrap loose, unplugged cables around it, therefore keeping your dangling cables neatly stowed. And with the indoor Picket Fence which I spotted on OhGizmo!, will create a wall to hide all your wires around a room - much nicer looking than using duct tape, that is for sure! What do you think about both of these methods? Leave your comments below!

Wireless Headphones By Creative

GeekSugar — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 15:39:34 -0800

How annoying is it when your headphone cords get tangled, you accidentally pull your headphones out of your ear, or the cord keeps pulling out of the jack? When I saw these headphones, I literally started jumping for joy. Creative's new SE2300 Wireless Headphones with A2DP clip on your ear and are light as a feather. With Bluetooth technology, up to eight hours of playback and built in volume control for easy tunes adjustment, I think these headphones are worth a try.

Purchase your own pair at Shop.com for $111.

Go to geeksugar's Geek Guide: Best Headphones for Your iPod to see more iPod headphone suggestions.