Geek Tip: Use Google As Your Mobile Weatherman


Updated 04/23/07 5:39 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 5 comments

Geek Tip: Use Google As Your Mobile Weatherman

I couldn't resist sharing this fabulous and helpful Google tip with you. If you want to know the weather wherever you are, or wherever you are going, just text the message 'weather' and the ZIP code of the city to Google at 46645 (that's 'Google' without the 'e'). Your answer will be sent to you within seconds. I literally only waited one or two seconds before the weather forecast was sent to Read more

Google's Future Project Glass Heads-Up Display Glasses Make an Appearance


Updated 04/05/12 7:32 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Google Project Glass HUD Glasses

Google unveiled its Project Glass heads-up display glasses earlier today. Still in the concept phase, Project Glass would essentially take your smartphone out of your hands and onto your face with the ability to check the weather, get directions, send texts, make calls, and more, thanks to augmented reality. If nothing else, it will definitely bring more hands-free, sci-fi infused interactivity Read more

Travel Tips For the Upcoming Holiday Weekend


Updated 12/19/11 4:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Christmas Travel Tips

Traveling this holiday? Christmas Eve falls on a Saturday this year, which makes one big mess at the airport. If you can't take a car or a train, be sure to check out these packing and travel tips to make your life easier while booking flights, getting through security checkpoints, and beyond. Booking Flights TripIt — Once signed up for the free service, forward travel confirmation emails Read more

6 Websites and Apps For Painless Holiday Travels


Updated 11/15/11 2:01 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Travel Websites and Apps For the Holidays

If preparing for holiday travel season makes your heart race just at the thought of busy terminals and crowded roadways, take comfort in bits of tech salvation by bookmarking these sites and apps to help prepare for the coming craziness while preserving your sanity. TripIt — Once signed up for the free service, forward travel confirmation emails to TripIt, which will automatically create a Read more