Google Chrome Offers Free In-Flight WiFi This Holiday


Updated 11/08/10 11:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Free WiFi From Google Chrome on Virgin America, Delta, and AirTrans

Last year, Google stepped up to offer some sweet holiday travel perks by sponsoring free WiFi in airports across the country, and this year, Google Chrome is taking its holiday cheer to the clouds by offering free Gogo in-flight WiFi for Virgin America, Delta, and AirTrans passengers. Starting on Nov. 20, travelers can log in during flights on all Virgin America and AirTrans aircrafts, and over Read more

Do You Use In-Flight WiFi?


Updated 07/07/10 10:10 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 7 comments

In-Flight WiFi Costs Keeping Users Away

A large number of you said that you'd use a certain airline just to have in-flight WiFi, but a new report says that less than 10 percent of you actually log in. The reason for the discrepancy? Some analysts say cost. It seems you want the WiFi, but you don't want to pay a hefty chunk of change to access it. And I hear you on that one — with some airlines charging up to $15 for a few hours of Read more

Daily Tech: Behold the Beauty of the Lenovo LePhone


Updated 01/11/10 12:20 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Photos of the Lenovo LePhone, CES, Apple Tablet Confirmed by French Orange Executive

Lenovo LePhone gets China-only release, but I'm crossing my fingers it makes it to the US — Engadget French Orange chief confirms the existence of an Apple Tablet — Gizmodo GoGo in-flight wifi gets a speed test, some unfavorable results — GigaOm Elle gets its own location-based shopping app — Elle Are pico projectors the next big cell phone accessory? — Reuters More than half of Read more

Will the TSA Really Make Us Put Away Our Gadgets?


Updated 01/01/10 10:18 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 5 comments

Will the TSA Make Us Put Away Our Gadgets During Flights?

The details are still unclear, but over the weekend I've seen several different reports announcing potential airline security changes rumored to be put in place by the Transportation Safety Administration. The news comes after an attempted terrorist attack aboard a US-bound flight on Christmas day. While no definitive rules have been posted on the TSA site, a statement issued does say that, Read more

Daily Tech: Sony Debuting Touchscreen Vaios This Fall


Updated 07/23/09 12:55 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Daily Tech: Sony Debuting Touchscreen Vaios This Fall

To coincide with the launch of Windows 7 on Oct. 22. Sony plans to announce touchscreen Vaios — Gizmodo US Airways aircrafts will start getting Gogo in-flight Internet service starting next year — Engadget Purchase a Nintendo Wii from GameStop this month and you'll get a free video game — CrunchGear Google Maps now has a feature that lets you include multiple searches in one search for Read more

Do You Use In-Flight Airline Entertainment?


Updated 07/01/09 6:42 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 10 comments

Do You Use Your Airline's In-Flight Entertainment?

You already know that I'm a big fan of Virgin America's in-flight entertainment system, and have been known to tune in to JetBlue's DirectTV programming a time or two. But for a lot of you, an airline's in-flight goodies may not be a reason to book a seat. On a recent flight to LA, I noticed how few people actually use their seat-back TV sets to watch the tube, a movie, or play games, instead Read more

Virgin America's New Inflight WiFi and YouTube Live Event


Updated 11/24/08 1:01 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Virgin America's New Inflight WiFi and YouTube Live Event

OK, I promised you a full recap about my event-filled Saturday — the flight, the WiFi test drive, and the YouTube Live Event — and here it is! Testing out Virgin America's first WiFi enabled plane with Gogo Inflight Internet among other tech enthusiasts was a rush in itself, but heading to the first official YouTube Live event here in San Francisco was icing on the cake to a spectacular day. Read more

I'm Going to YouTube Live! And Getting WiFi on a Jet Plane . . .


Updated 11/24/08 4:40 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 3 comments

geeksugar Will Attend the Virgin America Test Flight to Try GoGo Wifi and YouTube Live Event

I've got quite the geeky day planned, and I had to share my excitement with guys! First, I'm packing my bags and heading to San Francisco International Airport to board a Virgin America plane — I'm not really going anywhere, per se, but the short flight will be showing off GoGo's new in-flight WiFi! Then afterward, drum roll please — I am hitting up the YouTube Live event! At SFO, I'll board Read more