Netflix Watch Instantly App Appears; Why You Should Beware


Updated 09/03/10 5:55 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 9 comments

Netflix iPhone App

The day has finally arrived! We've been waiting anxiously for the newly updated Netflix App (free) for iPhone and iPod Touch, and it has finally hit the App Store this morning. The new app allows you to connect your Netflix subscription (starting at $9 a month) to your device, watch movies and TV shows instantly, add and remove titles from your instant queue, and stream flicks over WiFi or 3G. Read more

Do You Watch TV Shows on a Tablet or Laptop?


Updated 04/28/12 2:10 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

People Watch More TV on Tablets Than Laptops

Are laptops going out of fashion? When it comes to entertainment, the answer might be yes. According to a new study, as a second screen option, more people use tablets to watch TV shows than computers, with 15 percent of full-length TV show watching happening on a tablet vs. a laptop. Despite the smaller screen size of tablets, users spend 2.4 hours a day on average on entertainment. This is, in Read more

Secrets to Saving on Your 7 Favorite Indulgences


Updated 04/13/12 6:58 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Get Free Books, Magazines, Movies, and DVDs

We all have our weaknesses, and yours may be a Starbucks addiction or even an avid book reading habit. Although we advocate saving, we're also a big fan of being able to indulge on occasion. After all, if you keep denying yourself, it might be counterintuitive because you may end up buying on impulse. Here are some ways you can still enjoy your favorite purchases, yet save at the same Read more

Apple Unveils New Apple TV Today


Updated 03/07/12 11:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

New Apple TV at iPad Apple Event

Before Tim Cook revealed the new iPad at today's Apple event, the company showed off its newest addition to your living room: the revamped Apple TV. Available next week for $99 with preorders starting today, the new Apple TV improves on its predecessor with a 1080p streamlined user interface, compatible with other Apple products. iPhone photos will automatically upload for viewing on Apple TV. Read more

A Conversation About Android


Updated 05/10/11 3:52 PM · Posted by · 14 comments

Android Pros and Cons

With the love of the Infuse 4G still swirling in my head, I struck up an IM conversation with a friend of mine about the Android operating system yesterday. I didn't know exactly what I was getting into when I asked, but my friend brought up some really good points about Android that even I didn't consider. Recently there was a debate as to why more women aren't using Android devices. Some say Read more

Xbox Live Pushes Major Updates Tuesday


Updated 12/05/11 2:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Xbox Live Dashboard Updates and Pictures

This Tuesday a major change (for the better) takes place on Xbox Live. With a revamp of the dashboard and the addition of media content partners, Microsoft hopes to turn the Xbox into the living room's primary entertainment hub. The free upgrade will push to all Xbox Live accounts Dec. 6, opening the gate to a larger world of media applications to be released in waves. The initial media partners Read more

5 Things to Know About the New Nook Tablet


Updated 11/08/11 4:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Nook Tablet Details and Specs

Barnes & Noble finally announced the Nook Tablet yesterday. First impressions from the specs and capabilities seem to be that it will be a worthy competitor to the Kindle Fire when it's released next week, so take a tour through a few of these buying points to consider before you click "purchase." Affordable price — The Nook Tablet is priced at just $249, which is a fraction of the cost Read more

Kindle Fire vs. Nook Tablet: Which Should You Choose?


Updated 11/21/11 5:12 PM · Posted by · 10 comments

Kindle Fire vs. Nook Tablet

Perfect timing for holiday shopping season, Barnes & Noble is set to announce its next version of the Nook on Monday with an expected release date of Nov. 16. Called the Nook Tablet, leaked documents indicate that the device will look and feel just like the Nook Color but with a few internal and external changes. But with the Kindle Fire also coming into the fold a day earlier on Nov. 15, Read more

Daily Tech: A Video Game Theme Park in China


Updated 10/27/11 10:55 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Video Game Theme Park Pictures

Tour the World of Warcraft and StarCraft theme park in China — Dvice Eight nonscary Halloween apps for young kids — Tecca Creepy discoveries of new homeowners — Cracked A diabolical diagram of monsters — GeekTyrant Netflix services use 32 percent of all peak Internet bandwidth — SlashGear Read more

5 Ways to Stream Your Workouts at Home


Updated 05/03/11 9:42 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Streaming Workout Videos at Home

Being on a budget may be a way of life these days, but cutting back on expenses doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your health goals. If a gym membership isn't in the cards, the good news is you can still get a great workout in your own home. Don't think it's possible? Check out these five ways you can leave the gym behind, raise your heart rate, and stream it all on your home network. Netflix Read more