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Fancy Geek Jewelry Hits The Chic Spot

GeekSugar — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:00:19 -0700

Some tech-inspired jewelry can be, well, geeky and unattractive. Such is not the case with the Fancy line, created by designer Sally Brock, who has been designing jewelry since she was 13. The line, which is available online and at her Seattle, Washington studio, is made up of an impressive selection of handmade rings, earrings, bracelets and gifts with a distinctive geek flair. I adore the Measuring Tape Ring, $65, and the Double Bikini Ring, $200, which looks like a Hazmat symbol or propeller. Also, the Binary wedding Bands encrusted with gems offer a fun and colorful kick to the normally anesthetic-looking binary bands.

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To Catch a Predator - With a PS3

GeekSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:25:24 -0800

Forget fancy expensive computers - Federal Agents have a new tool in the fight against child pornography - the Sony PlayStation 3. Turns out, when several PS3s are networked together, their processing component is perfect for cracking computer passwords, which are protected under the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution. So investigators can seize a suspect's computer, but they have to crack the passwords on their own.

The gaming consoles work well because of their computing power; producing detailed gaming graphics requires a lot of power. The PS3 is particularly well suited because it allows you to install Linux, an open-source operating system.

One funny catch: you can't install a new OS on the new PS3 Slim, released in September - it requires an older model. The solution? They're buying old PS3s off eBay!

BlackBerry News and Announcements From the Past Week

GeekSugar — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:33:07 -0700

When RIM wasn't unveiling its latest BlackBerry Bold this week, it was introducing cool new apps for the BlackBerry, unveiling a fancy new watch and sneaking new Storms into some Best Buy stores. If you want to catch up on the latest and greatest from BlackBerry this past week, here's a roundup of what you may have missed.

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Fancy Wooden USB Device: Geeky or Geek Chic?

GeekSugar — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:00:18 -0700

Last time we saw a wooden USB device it looked like an actual wooden stick, but this fancy wooden device from Thalbach Design takes earthy devices to a new level. It may not be gold and diamond laden, but it certainly has a design aesthetic we don't see everyday. Do you like the look?

Website of the Day: Gnoosic

GeekSugar — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:30:26 -0700

I know there're plenty of ways for you to discover new music online - from Pandora to my new fave, CitySounds - but I'm about to add another to your bag of tricks. Called Gnoosic, this website asks you point blank what bands or artists you like, works its analyzing magic, then spits out a list of recommended artists you might fancy.

Sure, it doesn't have a fancy interface like Pandora, but it's smart - it's a self-adapting system that has compiled thousands of band names from users, then learned what people like and don't like based on its rating system. Plus, it's free and won't ask for any registration to use, so I don't know why you wouldn't give it a shot. Your ears will thank you.

Have an interesting website you want to share? To learn how to post your favorite websites to our Website of the Day group, read more.

First of all, join the Website of the Day group.
Click "New Post" under the website of the day tab at the top of the page.
Give your story a "Title."
Fill in the "Body" with a link to your favorite website and the reasons why you love it.
Type "Technology and Gadgets" in the Categories box
Add keyword(s) in the tag field with relevant tags (for example mine for this story was "Website of the Day").
Choose whether you want the post to be private or public.
Click "Create Post" to submit content.

So join the Website of the Day group and share information about all your favorite sites! Yours just might end up on the GeekSugar homepage!

Nokia Announces a $30 Flip Phone For AT&T

GeekSugar — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:44:13 -0700

From the six or seven cell phones I've owned in my life, two of them were Nokia's. Tried, tested and true, Nokia handsets will always have a special place in my heart. Now I know I have a tendency to talk about fancy new Android phones, and ramble on about the iPhone, but I know not everyone has oodles of cash lying around to spend on a smartphone.

If you're looking for a phone that's reliable and practical, yet still offers great features like 3G connectivity, a web browser, email capabilities, and a 2-megapixel camera, then take a look at Nokia's new 6350.

Available in red and gray, the 6350 flip phone is said to be coming to AT&T on Oct. 4., and get this - it will only cost you $30 after a mail-in rebate and with a 2-year contract. Such a deal.

The Mike Perry Edition Fisheye Camera

GeekSugar — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:43:44 -0700

If you've never experimented with a fisheye lens before, basically it's that distorted circular image you would see, say if you looked out of a peephole in a hotel and someone on the other side was peering in. DSLRs can do some fancy things, but do they have a 170-degree view that makes everything look artistically altered?

I've showcased many fun fisheye cameras on GeekSugar before, but now that NY artist Mike Perry has designed one exclusively for Urban Outfitters in hot pink, neon green, and yellow, I just had to share it with you.

A fun way to spruce up your photos, this 35mm plastic camera can be yours for $58.

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How-to Track Traffic on the Go With Your Cell

GeekSugar — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:50:08 -0700

It isn't a pretty picture: you're stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic cursing out the cars in front of you for clogging up the road. Instead of yelling at your fellow commuters, whip out your fancy phone for easy access to mobile maps that will offer alternate routes, drive time projections and apps that will tell you how long it's really gonna be.

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Rachel Zoe's Hubby Hires Her a Web Consultant

GeekSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:16:45 -0700

Last night on The Rachel Zoe Project, Rachel not only got the chance to be in front of the camera for her Marie Claire photoshoot, but her adorable husband Roger decided it was high time Rachel jumped into the online space and hired her a web consultant named Jessica. Judging by Rachel's decked-out Twitter page and her new fancy website, Roger's goal of giving Rachel a digital voice, certainly worked. Have you taken The Rachel Zoe Project tech quiz yet?

GeekSugar Gets a Hands-On Demo of the Motorola Cliq

GeekSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:50:55 -0700

Last week I told you about the new Motorola Cliq Android handset, which will soon be coming to T-Mobile. The actual look and feel of the phone doesn't really differ that much from your standard smartphone, but what is unique about the Cliq is the MotoBlur interface, which equips the phone with some fancy features. Here's a little demo I had which showcases MotoBlur's many functions, most notably, the social integration.