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Hilary Duff's Cell Phone Evolution

GeekSugar — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:00:54 -0800

After Paris Hilton's Cell Phone Evolution slideshow, I'm sure you are all wondering if there's a celeb who can top her handheld collection over the years. Well, Hilary Duff may not have more cell phones, but she sure is a smartphone lover, as you'll see in this slideshow. She once told Switched that she made the switch from her Sidekick to the BlackBerry because the Sidekick felt big and more like a toy. She also said that she enjoyed the instant messenger feature that the BlackBerry offered. Now it's time to take a peek at the slideshow to see her favorite phones over the past few years! And if you love checking out celebrity fashions, make sure you head on over to CelebStyle! Source and Flynet

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Hilary Says "So Long Sidekick LX, Hello iPhone 3G!"

GeekSugar — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:00:22 -0700

With her array of cell phone choices in the past, it was pretty much guaranteed that Hilary Duff would be one of the "early celebrity adopters" of Apple's latest iPhone 3G. And considering she's such a trendsetting fashion icon, she was probably itching to get her hands on the sexy and sleek glossy model, which just so happens to appear perfectly coordinated with her wardrobe. But then again, whether you have the white or the black model, there are chic matching clothes and accessories for both!

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Hilary Duff Gets Personal About Her Tech Style

GeekSugar — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:09:10 -0700

Recently, AOL's Switched had the pleasure of talking with Hilary Duff about gadgets, gaming, and her net surfing habits. Who knew that this actress-turned-popstar was such a techie diva? During the interview, Duff shares her obsession with BlackBerries, the infamous and yet-to-be-released iPhone and - this is the bit that totally surprised me - how she can't wait to get a Slingbox, the new TV streaming device that lets you watch all your fave TV shows on your laptop. I must say, just knowing that Duff is into Slingbox makes me respect her a whole lot more. Here are some of the highlights from the interview:

On what cell she is using now and why she loves it or hates it: "The T-Mobile BlackBerry 8700, I moved from the Sidekick because the Sidekick was big and more like a toy. I like the BlackBerry, it has a cool pin system for BlackBerry-to-BlackBerry communication."

Discussing whether or not she'll get an iPhone: "I'll wait and see how people like it. The first of anything always has glitches and kinks to work out."

What she wishes her iPod, cell phone, or laptop could do that it doesn't do now: "I wish my cell phone could play my favorite TV shows on voice demand. It would be cool if my laptop could go to applications and iTunes by voice command, too."

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Slingbox Now Works On Macs - Hilary Duff Must Be Smiling

GeekSugar — Fri, 04 May 2007 09:00:31 -0700

PC users have known the joy that is Slingbox for some time now, but now eager Mac enthusiasts, including Miss Hilary Duff, can get their Slingbox fix served up to their computers on the daily. Slingbox, is a nifty device that can turn the internet-connected computer or mobile device into your home television. Meaning you can record your favorite shows and watch TV virtually anywhere. It's a real hit with frequent travelers, celebrities and, well geeks, and the kicker is, it's not crazy expensive or complicated.

While some of us are still stationary TiVo and DVR junkies, many uber geeks have moved on to Sling Media's SlingPlayer, which is a software application that connects you to your Slingbox and allows remote control of the video source device. It's been a hit with PC users for some time now, but with the release of the SlingPlayer for Mac, Version 1.0 it can now be enjoyed on Macintosh-based systems. read more

Here's more:

With this software release, Slingbox owners can now view their television directly on their Macintosh computer screen. With full remote control, they can watch content from their home entertainment system whether from cable, DVR, DVD and even a full range of Apple entertainment products including: Apple TV®, Front Row, iPod® in Apple's Universal Dock® or iPod in an iPod Hi-Fi™.

You can download it for your mac here.

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Gossip Girl Tech Quiz: Episode Four, "Dan De Fleurette"

GeekSugar — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:47:01 -0700

Drama took a front row seat as Hilary Duff and Tyra Banks made their Gossip Girl debuts last night. Although Tyra didn't get much tech action during the show, the Duffster got her fill with texting and chatting with the rest of the cast.

How well did you pay attention to the tech-filled episode? Find out how sharp you are in this tech-ified quiz!
Photos courtesy of The CW

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Who Is Your Favorite Celeb iPhone User?

GeekSugar — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:00:02 -0800

The original iPhone was released in June 2007, but in 2008 Apple upgraded to the iPhone 3G and we witnessed more and more of young Hollywood testing out its touchscreen and apps. Brody Jenner showed off his iPhone on The Hills before his LG Shine commercial; singers Carrie Underwood, Ashley Tisdale, Hilary Duff and Jennifer Hudson presumably love easy access to iTunes; Katherine Heigl, Kelly Ripa and Megan Fox play with their iPhone on the set and streets, while Spencer Pratt and Whitney Port made their mini machines famous on The Hills.

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This Week On Geeksugar - Fabulous Flip Video Cam

GeekSugar — Sat, 05 May 2007 13:15:54 -0700

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Not only did AOL's Switched get up close and personal with Hilary Duff about her tech style, but they managed to snag an interview with comedian Jamie Kennedy about his love for gadgetry as well. Jamie Kennedy Prefers Sidekick Over BlackBerry

Jamie Kennedy Prefers Sidekick Over BlackBerry

GeekSugar — Tue, 01 May 2007 09:00:37 -0700

Not only did AOL's Switched get up close and personal with Hilary Duff about her tech style, but they managed to snag an interview with comedian Jamie Kennedy about his love for gadgetry as well. It's no wonder Kennedy frequently attends tech related product launches and star-studded Sidekick parties...cause he's a total geek. During the interview, Kennedy couldn't help but reveal his close relationship with his Sidekick and how just like Hilary, he is anxiously awaiting the release of the iPhone so he can check it out and see if "its real." I've heard Kennedy talk about his Myspace obsession a couple times in radio interviews and was pleased to learn his techie knowledge extends far beyond networking sites. Here are some of the highlights from the interview:

On what sites he visits when he gets online: "I like to check out iTunes, YouTube, StupidVideos.com, Stickam.com, MySpace, Dorks.com, AOL, Digg.com, Gamefly.com, IGN.com, and JamieKennedy.com!"

What he finds annoying about his Apple iBook, Sidekick3 and Bose headphones: "I get annoyed that they're not all together. I'm tired of carrying so many gadgets. They should be merged already."

And why does he want an iPhone? "I'm thinking about it. It seems very user friendly and I like the fact that I don't have to listen to voicemail. The phone actually turns voicemail into text messages. That's pretty amazing."

Who Was Your Favorite Phone Obsessed Celeb of 2007?

GeekSugar — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 09:00:18 -0800

This month on the Sugar network, we're bringing you a bonanza of year-end coverage featuring the bests of 2007. For the next two weeks, I'll be asking you about all your favorites, then re-capping your answers at the end of the month. Be sure to check out all of geeksugar's best of 2007 polls so far! Today I want to know who your favorite phone obsessed celeb was of 2007? Was it Britney-the chameleon of cell phones? Or was it Lauren or Paris with their fashionable and functional BlackBerrys? Maybe you liked Hilary Duff the best with her signature style and signature 8800 series smartphone? Scroll down to leave your answer!

Tech News Roundup - Pink Is In For LCD Monitor And TV

GeekSugar — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:00:06 -0700

Pink is still in for this LCD monitor and TV - Crave
Avril Lavigne and Hilary Duff among latest virtual celebs - Shiny Shiny
Portable Wii LCD Screen Heavy on Portability, Light on Usefulness - Gizmodo
Linux Parking Sign - Popgadget
Creative's Stone Gets a Home, Screen - Switched
Welcome To The Future, Here’s Your Jetpack - Oh Gizmo!