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Congrats Online Retailers, Cyber Monday Was a Hit!

GeekSugar — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:00:05 -0800

If you bypassed the malls during the early hours of Black Friday so you could shop from the comfort of your home on Monday, you definitely were not alone. In a report released yesterday, stats tell us that Cyber Monday purchases topped $800 million - that figure is up 15 percent from last year, whereas Black Friday sales jumped seven percent.

Although there were deep discounts to be had on various online sites, don't think that you've missed the boat just yet - most retailers hold out until the last few weeks of December to release their best deals. And honestly, I'm not surprised that people want to stay home during the shopping insanity, especially now that people are dying in the name of a discount.

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Daily Tech: Mimobot Is Having a Huge Cyber Monday Sale!

GeekSugar — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:03:17 -0800

Head on over to mimoco.com today because everything is 36-60 percent off. And with orders over $75, you'll also get free shipping. - Gizmodo
Did you see The Simpsons last night? It was all about Apple, or "Mapple" as they dubbed it, with Springfield mall getting its very own Mapple store. The episode included six minutes of hilarious Apple mocking. - Switched
If you have an American Express card, you can pick up a T-Mobile G1 for only $125, as oppose to the regular $179 price tag. - Gadgetell
Amazon is going all out today for Cyber Monday. The Nintendo DS Lite Pink Ribbon Edition only costs $100. - i4U
It's giveaway time on geeksugar! Be sure to log in and enter our laptop giveaway for your chances to win a Windows Vista powered Sony VAIO CS laptop or a Windows Vista powered Acer Aspire Gemstone Blue Notebook. - geeksugar

Prepare Yourself For Cyber Monday: Get Your Shopping Tips Here

GeekSugar — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:30:23 -0800

To be completely honest, Cyber Monday excites me more than Black Friday. I can skip the early morning wakeup call, the crowds, and the rushing around from store to store trying to get the must-have items on my shopping list. Cyber Monday means I can do all my shopping online without having to set foot in a busy mall, while still scoring some amazing deals. To make this day even more exciting, I have buckets of tips in this slideshow that will help you save even more while you're clicking away. Check them out - you can thank me later. Source

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Keep Up With Black Friday Deals Online

GeekSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:05:52 -0800

As I'm sure you're aware, Black Friday is coming. If you're still having nightmares from last year's crowd-checking events the day after Thanksgiving, then you always have Cyber Monday to look forward to! But before we get into that, I'd first like to introduce you to a few websites: iBlack Friday, BlackFriday.net, and TheBlackFriday.com.

All of these guys will hook you up with the latest deal news from the Black Friday shopping front with up-to-the minute news on leaked deals, ads, and details to help you plan your shopping strategy. If you don't already have the iPhone app, jump on that too, so you'll have all your bases covered for the big (shopping) day!

geeksugar's Bargain Buys

GeekSugar — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:00:16 -0800

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday behind us, what deals do we have to look forward to? Plenty! Check out today's bargain picks for you to give to someone special or yourself.

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Have You Ever Been Cyber Bullied?

GeekSugar — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:45:31 -0700

As much as I love the Internet, I'm aware of what a dangerous place it can be since it seems that anonymity can bring out the worst in people. An example of this saddening fact is the story of a 13-year-old Missouri girl who committed suicide after being the victim of cyber bullying on MySpace. The case, which is being tried in a California federal court, has prompted Missouri Governor Matt Blunt to sign a bill that makes Internet harassment against the law.

Previously, harassment laws stated communication had to be written (as in snail mail), or over the telephone. But Monday, the new law took effect includes harassment via text, email, and other electronic devices.

I've never experienced virtual harassment myself, but I'm sure it's not uncommon. Have you ever been a victim of cyber bullying?

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Daily Tech Round Up - The TiVo Finally Heads North

GeekSugar — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:05:46 -0800

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Just in time for the holidays, TiVo officially launches in Canada - Engadget
Wondering if the Kindle is really that great? Check out the entire e-book comparison list - Wired
Black Friday may be over but did you know you can also score some sweet deals on Cyber Monday? - Gizmodo
If you need some help shopping for a home theater, Switched offers some great tips and suggestions - Switched
ABC and Facebook team up to bring viewers closer to all the political coverage - The New York Times

Looking For A Great Digital Camera For Less Than $300?

GeekSugar — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 16:45:18 -0800

New York Times' David Pogue recently pondered what he calls an annual question: How much digital camera can you get for $300? Pogue notes:

This year, 11 companies submitted their best cameras with a street price under $300. The contenders are the Canon A630, the Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z700, the Fuji FinePix F30, the Hewlett-Packard Photosmart R827, the Kodak EasyShare C875, the Nikon Coolpix S7c, the Olympus Stylus 740, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3, the Pentax Optio A20, the Samsung Digimax NV3 and the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W100.

His More Camera, More Style, Modest Price criteria was based on style, speed, low-light and shutter power, megapixels and battery. Check back Monday for my holiday digital camera gift guide.