OLPC Sending the XO to Haiti to Aid Reconstruction


Updated 01/29/10 9:02 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

OLPC Sending Computers to Haiti to Help Rebuild

The OLPC XO is Haiti-bound. A "ruggedized" version of the Linux-based machine — which is already in the hands of millions of children around the world — is being sent to reconstruction groups who are helping to rebuild the destroyed cities of Haiti after last week's earthquake. This isn't the first high-tech way we've seen aid flow to the country — you can also buy apps and donate your old Read more

Daily Tech: The Second Gen XO Laptop to Be Open Source


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Daily Tech: The Second Gen XO Laptop to Be Open Source

Pics of OLPC's new XO laptop have been spotted in the wild, and it has just been announced that it will be completely open source. — CrunchGear Find out what Nintendo's biggest selling Wii games were from April 1, 2008 to Dec. 31, 2008, with Wii Sports topping the list. — Kotaku It's rumored that Dell may be dipping into the smartphone market in the near future. — Wired President Barack Read more

John Lennon OLPC Ad: Love It or Leave It?


Updated 12/30/08 2:00 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 5 comments

OLPC Uses John Lennon Voice Impersonation and Image In Commercial

I love John Lennon and what he stood for; I love OLPCs and what they stand for. Combining them in an OLPC commercial is not a completely misguided move, but the execution is a bit off. If it's not the impersonator doing a cheesy Lennon accent, then it's the lazy way they connected the man and the movement. Still, thinking of the song "Imagine" will always give me goosebumps. Watch it, and tell Read more

Daily Tech: New OLPC Ad Strikes a Chord This Holiday Season


Updated 12/17/08 8:10 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Daily Tech: New OLPC Ad Strikes a Chord This Holiday Season

Skills: the right to educationby olpcfoundation OLPC has just come out with a new ad which sheds light on the importance of getting laptops like the XO to children in developing countries. — Gizmodo A new finger scanner, which was developed by two students at a Chinese university, detects high blood-alcohol levels. — Wired Good news and bad news. The iPhone 3G will be coming to Wal-Mart, Read more

Wishing You a Thanksgiving Filled With Gratitude


Updated 10/19/10 10:07 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 5 comments

Wishing You a Thanksgiving Filled With Gratitude

Sometimes I get so wrapped up with the latest and greatest gadgets that I tend to lose sight of how truly blessed I am. Today is a day of reflection and introspection where we can set aside our egos and hectic lifestyles and pause to express our gratitude. For those of you who are in the US, I hope you are able to share this festive day with special friends and close family. In the above photo, Read more

Daily Tech: OLPC's XO Laptop Is Coming to Amazon This November


Updated 09/05/08 1:34 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Daily Tech: OLPC's XO Laptop Is Coming to Amazon This November

Starting this November, the charitable "give one, get one" OLPC program will kick off on Amazon, with one laptop going to a child in a developing country. — CrunchGear Check out this video for the insane true story behind the birth of the Internet. — Valleywag Do you or know someone who owns a Sony VAIO TZ laptop? Well Sony is recalling all models sold between May 2007 and July 2008 because Read more

The OLPC XO Gets Equipped With Windows XP


Updated 05/16/08 10:38 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 8 comments

The OLPC XO Gets Equipped With Windows XP

Just when I hardly hear anything for months about the One Laptop Per Child project, Microsoft decides to team up with OLPC to add Windows XP to the XO laptops. Machines running Windows will be available by August or September, with some machines available as early as next month. XO laptop users will also have the ability to host both Windows and Linux operating systems on their machines. Even Read more

The OLPC XO Laptop: In The Eyes of a Nine Year Old


Updated 12/17/07 6:59 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 11 comments

The OLPC XO Laptop: In The Eyes of a Nine Year Old

If you're still wondering what the heck the One Laptop Per Child project is, I highly recommend watching David Pogue's insightful video about the XO laptop. Or you can check out the video below which features a nine-year-old boy giving his enthusiastic review of the bright green and white innovative laptop. Let's just hope that this machine teaches him about more countries other than Nigeria and Read more

One Laptop Per Child Posts Shipping Info


Updated 05/12/08 9:15 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

One Laptop Per Child Posts Shipping Info

With the One Laptop Per Child project underway, people who participated in OLPC's Give One, Get One program are anxiously awaiting their XO laptops. Engadget has just announced that expected shipment dates are now available on the OLPC website. According to the site, those who placed their order by November 12th will receive their machine before Christmas. Purchases made after Nov. 12 have Read more

David Pogue Reviews the Amazing $100 Laptop


Updated 12/17/07 7:07 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 31 comments

David Pogue Reviews the Amazing $100 Laptop

Back in March we discussed a new initiative called the One Laptop Per Child project which is aiming to provide low-cost OX laptops to children in developing nations. According to CNN Money, the OLPC already has around 7,000 machines in demonstration projects in about fifteen countries including Cambodia, Ethiopia, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, and Rwanda. We've heard alot about this project in Read more