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Hugh Jackman Has a Cell Phone Rant - Did You?

GeekSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:47:32 -0800

Last weekend I decided to go to the movies alone. Just me, a small bag of popcorn, and a movie I've been dying to see. A movie that was then interrupted by a ringing cell phone. Seriously? I haven't been to a movie in the past year (at least!) that hasn't featured a "Please silence your cell phones" PSA before it starts. I was in honest disbelief that the phone rang so loudly, and grew angrier when the phone's owner didn't attempt to silence it. Thirty seconds after the ringing stopped and as I tried to re-engage in the movie: "Ding!" a voice mail notification. The audience groaned audibly.

The experience reminded me of a TMZ video I'd seen a few months ago. It features the actors Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig in the middle of a performance of their play, A Steady Rain as the show is interrupted by a ringing phone. Hugh (understandably!) went off on a rant, while somehow keeping his composure enough to remain in character. (You can also check out his rant in the second half of this episode of PopSugar Rush).

Do you have a cell phone rant of your own? We have all been there, and the best thing to do when you have a rant is to share it. Join the Cell Phone Rant group and give me your best, most annoying tales of the rude cell phone users in your world - your story could be featured on GeekSugar. Here's a detailed guide to posting questions or posts to groups if you are new to the PopSugar Community.

Sony Thinks Pink In The Name of Cancer Prevention

GeekSugar — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:00:48 -0700

There's a rift between pink gadget lovers and haters. Most of us hate when manufacturers use rosy hues in a lame, 18th Century attempt at attracting attention from females, but then again, some pink gadgets are just plain cute.

Pink also happens to be the color of Breast Cancer Awareness and as the official Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaches, retailers across the country, including Sony VAIO, are joining the fight to find a cure for breast cancer by creating special editions of some of their bestselling products.

This October, Sony VAIO will donate $100,000 from the proceeds of a limited time Sony VAIO pink bundle that includes a VAIO Pink CR Series notebook accompanied by a pink mouse and pink carrying case. The laptop is $1,250 and is available on SonyStyle.com and Sony Style stores. It also happens to be the same computer Daniel Craig used as James Bond in Casino Royale. Of course, his was a little more camouflaged.

Portable Scanner DocuPen Brings Out Inner Bond

GeekSugar — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 07:00:59 -0700

One of my favorite parts of spy movies, aside from hotties like Daniel Craig, are the fabulous gadgets that aid the spy in hunting down the bad guys and uncovering deep dark secrets. When they're not saved in encrypted files, those secrets are often hidden on manuscripts and if the spy is lucky, he'll have a nifty scanner ring, camera or locket to record his findings.

I'm no 007, but the prospect of using a Docupen portable scanner was pretty alluring. The actual pen is much smaller than I expected: It's obviously as wide as a piece of paper and as thick as about three Bic pens. After loading the software onto my computer, I whipped out my copy of this month's Technology Review, selected a color page (it's actually a color scanner!) and whipped out the pen.

To read my review and check out the scan,read more

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It took me a few tries to actually scan a document - mostly because I am impatient and was sliding the pen down the page much too fast - but the final result was a clear, colorful scan . There was some text that looks slightly italic in the scan but I assume that's due to my shaky hands because the main image looks as clear as a scan from the stationery office scanner.

From what I've read, the scanner can store up to 200 scanned documents, which makes it ideal for a paralegal, lawyer, writer, teacher or anyone who has to deal with a mess of documents everyday. It has controls for black and white, 24 bit color, 12 bit color, high resolution, standard resolution (I used standard resolution) and of course battery level and power. It costs $299.99, which is to par to a regular scanner, but clearly, a regular scanner cannot fit in your purse or hidden jacket pocket.

This Week On Geeksugar - Wifi Rabbit Rules The Radio!

GeekSugar — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 10:00:58 -0700

Are you bored with your old stereo? Fed up with the overwhelmingly confusing plethora of ugly looking internet radio stations? Ever thought about using a wifi rabbit instead?
Can you guess what celebrity we spotted waiting for an important call and showing off her BlackBerry 8700? Hint: She recently just returned from a romantic rendezvous.
My friend refuses to buy a digital camera and I decided it's finally time for me to help her out. Got any suggestions? Help me find her the perfect camera in time for her birthday party next week.
Microsoft has announced it will extend its online gaming service for its Xbox consoles to all those gamers who use Windows PCs to play games over the Internet. News that is sure to please gamers like singer Natasha Bedingfield and fabulous geeky gamer girls like Ingrid Diaz of Play Girlz.

Haven't you always wanted to have the same cell phone as Bond man Daniel Craig? The Cyber-shot camera phone took center screen in Casino Royale and stole my heart.
If you're sick and tired of being part of the vanilla masses, you probably need the adorable Emotibud Earbud Set. They're colorful, fun and well, the cutest headphones ever!

Rumor has it that the American game developer and distributor Electronic Arts is attempting to create a Harry Potter game which will utilize the new Wii-Mic. Basically the Wii remote will double as a magic wand so users can use the mic in conjunction with gestures to cast spells.
This photo of a young Israeli schoolgirl proudly displaying a Leonardo DiCaprio sticker on her cell phone as she waits outside Leo's main squeeze Bar Refaeli's house, in hopes of catching a glimpse of the Hollywood heartthrob made my day. Do I blame her? Not one bit.

Picture Perfect Tech: Phone From Casino Royale

GeekSugar — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:01:17 -0700

Sony Ericsson's special silver and black versions of the K800 and K790 Cyber-shot camera phone took center screen in Casino Royale and if it means being one step closer to Bond man Daniel Craig I don't know how anyone could resist them.

The exclusive camera phones, which were available for a limited period of three months, are highly capable mobile phones that also provide a 3.2 Megapixel camera with Autofocus, Xenon Flash for lowlight conditions and BestPic, which allows the user to take nine pictures of a moving object simultaneously and choose to keep the best shot. It also allows high speed 3G data transfer then allows the user to share images easily and instantly so you can share them with friends, colleagues - or even MI6 – as you take their picture.

Since releasing the first model, Sony Ericsson has come out with newer versions of the phone so if you really want one you still have a chance. For an up-close look at the phone read more

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Download Of The Day: Scenario Poker

GeekSugar — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 16:08:56 -0800

My boyfriend has been obsessed with Poker for the past few years, but I didn't jump on the bandwagon until recently after seeing Casino Royale, and falling in love with the wonder that is Daniel Craig. So, what better download to quell my poker needs than Scenario Poker, a Mac widget that offers around the clock Texas Hold ’em limit poker.

It takes ten minutes to learn and a lifetime to master, which I am clearly willing to wager. You play a three-tier, freeze-out tournament against up to 27 simulated opponents. When you run out of chips, you’re out. But if you win everyone’s chips, you keep advancing to the next table until you’re the champion!

For more about it, just read more

Built-in help
Customizable graphics
Tracks your stats as you play
Free trial!