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Daily Tech: A Simplified Explanation of Google Wave

GeekSugar — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:07:15 -0700

If you're still wondering what the heck Google Wave is all about, hopefully this video helps to explain it - Gizmodo
Apple could be introducing some multitouch mice that work like the multitouch trackpads - WiredYou've head a lot about Sony's PSP Go, but is it worth all of the hype? - Switched
A woman shares her story about being a real-life video-game addict - Green Pixels
Kristen Bell is back as Lucy in Assassin's Creed II - Kotaku
It's giveaway and game time on GeekSugar! Be sure to log in and play our Best Video Game Ever bracket! - GeekSugar

Possibly the Geekiest Veronica Mars Clip Ever

GeekSugar — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:10:27 -0800

Veronica Mars may be over and out, but my girl Kristen Bell keeps on geekin' on with "her" website on geeksugar fave Gossip Girl. And of course, in these days we have YouTube and DVD box sets, so when a show goes off the air, we can keep loving it over and over again, thank the gods. Anyway, watch as two of Veronica Mars' geeks debate the merits of Ubuntu vs. OS X. And you gotta love Veronica's contribution to the conversation!

The Votes Are in: Your Favorite Female Geek of '07 Is. . .

GeekSugar — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:04:53 -0800

Your favorite female geek of 2007 is Kristen Bell who received a total of 440 votes! Kristen is not only the star of Veronica Mars, but she also plays Elle Bishop on Heroes and is the narrator on Gossip Girl. Here's a short snippet from her feature in Geek Monthly: "She's always using crazy gadgets (on Veronica Mars) that I have no idea where her character gets the money for - and she carries a taser. I'm not sure if that's geeky or gangsta, but still. She's also always outfitting iPod shuffles and little tiny things with minuscule cameras. If that's realistic, you'd have to be really geeky to know how to do that." Wondering who the runner-up was? Geek chic Tina Fey came in second with 371 votes.

Geek of the Week: Kristen Bell

GeekSugar — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:13:16 -0800

Kristen Bell fanatic eclaireassuch nominated little Miss Veronica Mars as geeksugar's Geek of the Week after creating a Veronica Mars fanclub. The funny thing is, Kristen just happens to be featured on the cover of this month's Geek Monthly, a hot new magazine that covers all things geek. I have to concur, Kristen manages to play up the chic geek role better than anyone these days. "She's always using crazy gadgets (on Veronica Mars) that I have no idea where her character gets the money for - and she carries a taser. I'm not sure if that's geeky or gangsta, but still. She's also always outfiting iPod shuffles and little tiny things with minuscule cameras. If that's realistic, you'd have to be really geeky to know how to do that."

In real life, Kristen is seven years older than the high school student she portrays on Veronica Mars, attended New York University's prestigious Tisch School of the Arts and (this is my favorite part) is a vegetarian and animal rights activist. Geek chic is right! For a galley of pretty photos from the Geek Monthly photo shoot, read more

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Want to know more about Kristen Bell? Check out the Kristen Bell fan site!
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Hayden Attends Big Apple Comic Book, Art, Toy, and Sci-Fi Expo

GeekSugar — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 06:00:37 -0800

This past weekend Heroes star Hayden Panettiere stepped out in true geeky fashion for the 2007 National Big Apple Comic Book, Art, Toy, and Sci-Fi Expo convention. This three day annual event, now in its eleventh year, hosts more than three hundred dealers and exhibitors, and showcases comics, toys, action figures, original art, videos, autographs, non-sports cards, TV and movie memorabilia-making it the ultimate place to buy, sell or trade your collectibles!

Kristen Bell from Veronica Mars was also in attendance to join Hayden in greeting fans and taking pictures. Too bad Kristen was no where in sight for the photo-op with Star Wars characters White Stormtrooper and Blackhole Stormtrooper!

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Who Was Your Favorite Female Geek of 2007?

GeekSugar — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:00:07 -0800

Yesterday I kicked off my 2007 best of polls by asking you what your fave new Apple product was of 2007. Today I've put together some of the hottest and most popular female geeks of '07 including Mary Lynn Rajskub, Jenna Fischer, Tina Fey and Kristen Bell. Not only did they grace the covers of our favorite geek magazines but they proved in more ways than one that they are true geeks at heart. Who was your fave? Scroll down to leave your answer!

Gossip Girl Website Gets Gadget Makeover

GeekSugar — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 07:02:58 -0800

You've probably noticed I've fallen for Gossip Girl, a show that combines fashionable and chic clothes with spiffy gadgets and quality teen drama. Of course, it's about an anonymous blogger (narrated by the fabulously geeky Kristen Bell), who details the scandals and adventures of a group of wealthy New York City teenagers on her website. I was checking out the Gossip Girl website in preparation for tonight's episode and I realized it's all decked out with gadgets and gizmos from the show. While it's partially an advertising stint (the show, website and show's commercial breaks are filled with Verizon phones), I am intrigued that a show with that demographic is pushing the gadgets so intently. It begs the question, do TV shows and celebrity endorsements prompt you to buy certain devices, or do they just offer you a chance to check them out?

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Watch the show tonight and tune in tomorrow for my Gossip Girl tech quiz!

Gossip Girl Tech Quiz: "The Handmaiden's Tale" Episode

GeekSugar — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 07:00:32 -0700

Some people may tune into Gossip Girl for the fashionable and chic clothes, but I can't get over the show's assortment of trendy and lust worthy gadgets. As you've probably figured out, "Gossip Girl" is an anonymous blogger (narrated by the fabulously geeky Kristen Bell), who details the scandals and adventures of a group of wealthy New York City teenagers on her website. Last night's "The Handmaiden's Tale" episode featured plenty of drama for Dan and Serena and a glamorous masked ball. Were you paying attention to all the technology in the show? Take my quiz and find out!
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Gossip Girl Tech Quiz: Episode 5 "Date Devil"

GeekSugar — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 03:00:26 -0700

Some people may tune into Gossip Girl for the fashionable and chic clothes, but I can't get over the show's assortment of trendy and lust worthy gadgets. As you've probably figured out, "Gossip Girl" is an anonymous blogger (narrated by the fabulously geeky Kristen Bell), who details the scandals and adventures of a group of wealthy New York City teenagers on her website. The frienemies are all completely mesmerized by the content of the blog, so you actually see them logging on with their Sidekicks and fancy Smartphones to get the latest scoop. Last night's "Date Devil" episode featured a hot first official date for Dan and Serena. Were you paying attention to all the geeky devices in last night's episode? Take my quiz and find out!
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