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Molly Sims Geeks Out With Her Decorated DS

GeekSugar — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:30:16 -0700

I spy with my little eye, something shiny and sparkly! In this week's issue of Life & Style, Molly Sims was caught showing off her bling'd out white Nintendo DS (one of my favorite portable devices ever) at a recent event. We're giving away our own white DS, but lucky Molly has had hers covered with black and pink crystals in the shape of a sexy pump. How very Sex and the City, no?

Although L&S dubbed her a "Diva" for glamming up her gaming gadget, I think it's totally geek chic. But who would have thought otherwise coming from a fashion powerhouse like Molly Sims!? What do you think of her decorated DS?

Jake Gyllenhaal Loves The iPhone Too?

GeekSugar — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 10:35:32 -0800

And we thought we were the only ones who wanted an iPhone! In next week's issue of Life & Style, the magazine predicts ipod-loving celebrities like Jake Gyllenhaal, Lisa Rinna and Denise Richards will be the first in line to get an iPhone when it is released this June.

Any ideas as to what they will do with their used iPod? Maybe sell them on eBay for charity or keep them for back-up music emergencies? Either way, loving the iPod is just another thing Jakey and I have in common.

Gossip Girl Tech Quiz: Episode 2, "Freshmen"

GeekSugar — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:57:19 -0700

It's class time, Upper East Siders! The gang packed up their lavish childhood bedrooms, designer duds and laptops and eased in to collegiate life on this week's Gossip Girl. While Blair fought for queen bee status, Chuck presented a grown-up business proposal, Serena contemplated her future at Brown and Dan evolved into an unlikely ringleader. Were you paying attention to the text messages and frantic calls amid the freshman frenzy? Take my quiz and find out.
Test your Gossip Girl knowledge with FabSugar's style quiz, BellaSugar's beauty quiz and get style breakdowns from CelebStyle!
Photos courtesy of The CW

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It's My Bag, Baby: The Color Chart Tote

GeekSugar — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:44:23 -0700

I'm totally crushing on the pixel style of this Christian Zuzunaga Color Chart Bag like no other. When I saw it, I had to have it. And even though the bag is sold from a UK-based retailer, I won't be shelling out a small fortune to call this mine: it's only $50!

Imagine a life with not only a pixel bag, but a pixel couch (which an overwhelming amount of you loved by the way), and draping yourself with a number of pixel accessories! I'm geeking out over here. Truth is, it's a pixelated world, baby, and we're all just living in it.

Daily Tech: Refurbed TiVo HD DVRs Now $199

GeekSugar — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:11:39 -0700

At $199 for a refurbished TiVo HD DVR, it's hard to to pass up this deal. - CrunchGear
RIM to soon release a new version of BlackBerry Messenger. - The Boy Genius Report
Google Calendar will soon be getting some nifty Google gadgets. - Mashable
The CTO and director for technology in the White House tests out the Palm Pre. - Switched
Apple's new unibody MacBook Pro is said to deliver eight hours of battery life. . . wow! - Macrumors
This bar-inspired workstation is simplistic and modern chic. - Unplggd
Olympus will be announcing this vintage style E-P1 camera tomorrow. - Gizmodo

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The City Tech Quiz: Episode 13, "I Lost Myself in US"

GeekSugar — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:45:37 -0700

This week's season finale episode of The City taught us a lot about life and love - how great was Diane von Furstenberg's advice to Whitney? Not only did Lauren Conrad make a cameo, but Allie decided to move back in with Adam, and Jay finally came to his senses and realized his heart was with Whitney. We did witness a twist ending with Whitney walking away from her and Jay's relationship, although I'm sure we'll be seeing more of Jay in season two. Now on to the fun part - the tech quiz! And be sure to check out all of the stylin' fashions from The City on CelebStyle.

Photos courtesy of MTV

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Have You Ever Made a Fashion-Based Gadget Decision?

GeekSugar — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:02:02 -0800

When I upgraded my first generation iPhone to a 3G last year, it was a no-brainer; I wanted the extended battery life and GPS capabilities. But I was also totally delighted that I got to make another very important decision: black or white?!

As style-conscious as I am, I generally end up making practical decisions when it comes to tech, because in the end, I always want the best quality. That said, I'm pleased the most with my gadgets when they end up being stylish as well as functional, like with the smooth, graceful base of my flat screen TV, the way my Apple TV, Wii and PS3 consoles don't have to hide inside my TV cabinet, or how nice and sleek my MacBook Pro looks sitting on my smooth wood coffee table.

But I wouldn't have picked any of these based on style alone. Like I said, they have to offer me the best performance, but among the best performers, if I can narrow them down by style, I certainly will.

How about you? Ever picked a cell phone because it came in a color you liked, or a TV because of how it would look with your decor?

Skate 2 Review: Frustrating, Then Totally Addictive

GeekSugar — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:02:13 -0800

The first time I popped open my copy of Skate 2, I knew I was in for a different kind of skating game. Not only are you able to get a crash course in boarding trickery at the local skate park, but you can also roam free around the city of New San Vanelona - jumping curbs, popping ollies, accepting challenges and running from the police Burnout Paradise style. I later found that Skate 2 kept me entertained, but at times it would make me oh-so-frustrated.

Skate 2 starts with you getting released from prison. Your friend Al picks you up and immediately takes you to Slappy's skate park to reclaim your place at the top of the skateboarding food chain. If you played the first installment of Skate (I didn't), you'll find that your city has been taken over and "rebuilt" by a mega-corporation and all your old favorite skating spots have been deemed useless. Plus, the police take skateboarding seriously and if you're caught skating on public property, you might get pinched if you aren't quick.

There are many things I liked about Skate 2, and some things that had me cursing the skating gods. To see what I mean, read more.

In Skate 2's career mode, you are climbing your way back to being the best skater in San Vanelona and reclaiming the city for your comrades. Doing so involves taking on different challenges from other skaters, racking up high scoring tricks, and participating in magazine photo shoots. All of this is easy peasy if you get the moves down. And that's a big if.

So when I tell you that learning the tricks in the game can be frustrating, it's only because I was sloppy at my timing or my control combos. It's funny cause I've seen kids around my old neighborhood doing these exact tricks, so I feel like it should be easy, but it's not. Just like in real life, if you aren't popping your board at the right second, you fail. You either land (hard) on your rear, or you just simply jump off your deck. But once you get it, it's really, really fun. Plus, there's a cool feature in Skate 2 that allows you to mark the beginning of your trick so that if you fail (which will probably be often), you can go back to that spot and try, try again.

Exploring the city is awesome since almost anything you see is "skateable", and you can engage in different challenges along the way to increase your score. You are also super strong (must have been all those gym hours in the Big House) and can move almost any object with ease to make your own little skating heaven anywhere you find a spot. But watch out for the police - those dudes are everywhere. Overall, Skate 2 is entertaining, engaging, and addictive. Even at my most frustrated times, I just wanted to keep going so that I could learn just one more trick. Although I could do without the citizens of San Vanelona getting in my way when I'm trying to race (Hello? I'm trying to race here), but I suppose that is how it would be if I were a real life skating bad ass, which will probably never happen.

Skate 2 is available today on your XBox 360 and Playstation 3 consoles.

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Which PowerShot Is Right For You?

Sponsor — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:20:27 -0800

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