Should Schools Ban iPods to Halt Cheating?


Updated 10/30/07 2:54 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 20 comments

Should Schools Ban iPods to Halt Cheating?

When it comes to technology, kids are often the leaders of the pack. They'll learn to tweak the newest devices, decorate them with charms and they'll inevitably come up with ways to use technology to "beat the system" at school. According to USA Today, some teens have actually started hiding their MP3 players in their clothes and using them to cheat during tests, which in turn has pushed schools Read more

Apple's Latest Project In The Works: Wi-Fi iPods


Updated 07/28/07 10:48 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 11 comments

Apple's Latest Project In The Works: Wi-Fi iPods

Can it be? iPods with Wi-Fi wireless connectivity? According to DigiTimes, Apple will be launching new iPods with Wi-Fi in the second half of 2007. They claim that Samsung and Sony will also be following suit, creating similar Wi-Fi compatible products. Supposedly Apple is hoping that the new Wi-Fi iPod will make it easier and faster for consumers to get content from the online iTunes store. Read more

The Apple iPad


Updated 08/06/07 10:55 AM · Posted by · 12 comments

The Apple iPad

Ladies: You may know all about the iPod and the new iPhone, but have you been introduced to the Apple iPad yet? It's the revolutionary new way to iCope through that time of the month. No bloated promises here--just ask the gals at Mad TV. They've got the skinny on it. Read more

5 Ways to Outfit Your iPods For Outdoor Workouts


Updated 03/21/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

iPod Armbands

Attention gym rats: chugging it out on the treadmill every day may be good for your weekly mileage goals, but taking your workout outdoors will bust you out of plateaus and clear your mind of the Winter blues. If like me, you need some tunes to help you through a sweat session, grab your iPod and one of these cases to keep you going in the great outdoors. Read more

Hot Wrist Straps to Hold Your iPod Nano


Updated 05/12/11 1:11 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

iPod Nano Wrist Straps Turn Your iPod Into a Watch

In case you missed it, your new iPod Nano isn't just good for running and playing music — it can also double as a totally chic wristwatch. The iPod Nano watch trend may be cooling off, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy one of these eight awesome designs that will keep you moving and grooving. Check them all out here! Read more

Geek We Love: The MPMan With a Plan


Updated 05/23/12 3:18 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Early MP3 Players

The MPMan was short-lived, but the first MP3 player mass-marketed in the US paved the way for the portable media player revolution. Now that we've gotten to know Kane Kramer, who developed the first MP3 player, and Nathan Schulhof, who created a precursor to iPod and iTunes, it's time to take a look at the history surrounding the MPMan. Korean electronics company Saehan created and distributed Read more

8 Portable Speakers to Keep You Jamming All Summer Long


Updated 05/17/12 4:50 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Affordable Outdoor and Portable Speakers

Beach days, picnics, and camping trips: these outdoor Summer activities aren't the same without your favorite upbeat tunes buzzing in the background. That's where these eight portable speakers come in. Whether you are looking for something waterproof and inexpensive or want powerful, high-quality sound, there's a portable speaker for every outdoor need. Some contain audio jacks that you can Read more

A Reader Shares Why She Loves Running in the Rain


Updated 05/17/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Do You Like Running in the Rain?

Don't let the elements stop you! OnSugar blogger egilbride shares her thoughts on why she loves running in the rain in her blog, Ready to Run. Today I went for a run . . . in the rain. I know most people HATE running in the rain, but sometimes I prefer it to running on a sunny day. Take my Rock n Roll Half-Marathon (did I mention it was my first half-marathon EVER?!) that I ran last August. I Read more

Guess the Price Tag!


Updated 03/31/11 12:00 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

ZShock Diamond iPod Nano Wristband

Turning your iPod Nano into a wristwatch is nothing new, but ZShock is taking things to new heights with the diamond-encrusted LunaTik iPod Nano case. BGR recently ordered its own custom creation (which can include different metals, colors, and diamonds) and says each wristwatch takes about a month to craft. That should give you some time to save up the dough to pay for it. Can you guess how much Read more