Bummer: FLO TV Bites the Dust


Updated 10/05/10 10:23 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

FLO TV Shuts Down and Ways to Stream Live TV to Your Phone

I hardly knew ye, FLO TV. Just when I was getting pumped about the idea of streaming live TV to my smartphone with the help of a steadfast (and battery-saving) Mophie Juice Pack, this disappointing news falls into my Google Reader — FLO TV has been axed. The Qualcomm-owned company was hoping to bring live and on-demand TV to the masses through its many flavors of portable devices (including Read more

Which Was Your Favorite Tech Super Bowl Ad?


Updated 02/08/10 7:07 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

FLO TV Super Bowl Ad, Which Was Your Favorite Tech Super Bowl Ad?

Relatively speaking, there seemed to be a lot less boobs, and more smart tech in the commercial breaks during the 2010 Super Bowl, which is a good thing — it solidifies the idea that geeks really are rock stars! Although there were plenty of tech-centric spots in-between the fast food and sugary soda commericial goodness, the ad that sticks out the most in my mind is FLO TV's "My Generation" Read more

How I'd Wire: CES Edition


Updated 01/08/10 5:50 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

How I'd Wire The Gadget Geek on The Go: CES 2010 Edition

If you've been following along with all the exciting gadget action coming out of CES, you'd know there's a ton of new products about to hit the market that are smart, sassy, and even kinda pretty. For the geek on the go, there's plenty of ways to wire yourself so you're prepared for anything — check out my picks for the gadget "must haves" from CES so far. Read more

Live TV Coming Soon to an iPhone Near You


Updated 01/07/10 11:10 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 3 comments

Stream Live TV Through Your iPhone Later This Year

With just a few clicks, you can already get TV shows on your iPhone through the iTunes store, but it's not live TV. Alternatively, shows can take days to appear on Hulu after they've aired on network television. Thankfully, with the help of Qualcomm's FLO TV division, and a Mophie iPhone case, you'll soon be able to stream live TV through your iPhone. For about $10 a month, you can subscribe Read more

Sexism, Stereotypes, and the Super Bowl: Recent Ads That Sexualize Women


Updated 02/06/12 7:57 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Women in Super Bowl Ads

Sex sells — especially for Super Bowl ads — and year after year, major companies try to get away with the raciest, steamiest ads possible, often at the expense of women. Cars, food, technology — it doesn't matter what the product is; these ads throw in a hot, skin-baring woman for distraction and buzz. Ahead of the big game tomorrow, let's look back at some of the most scandalous ads in Read more