Daily Tech: Palm Pre Up Against the iPhone 3G


Updated 05/20/09 1:12 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

The Palm Pre Compared to the iPhone 3G

See how the new Palm Pre stacks up against the current iPhone. — Wired The stunning Catherine Zeta-Jones is back as spokeswoman for T-Mobile. Her latest commercial will air tonight during the American Idol finale. — The Wall Street Journal Today Pandora launches Pandora One, a subscription Pandora service which costs $36 a year and will provide you with a desktop app, high-quality Read more

The Dictator: Ruled by Tasteless but Funny Jokes


Updated 05/18/12 9:35 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

The Dictator Movie Review

Full disclosure: I laughed out loud many times during The Dictator, knowing full well that I should have been offended instead. But what you see is what you get when it comes to Sacha Baron Cohen, and after movies like Bruno and Borat, you already know whether you'll be able to find humor in film about a horrifyingly ignorant world leader who's as naive, racist, and prejudiced as they come. I 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

14 Geeky Languages to Learn With Your Love


Updated 02/06/12 11:37 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Geeky Languages From Movies and TV

Love may be a universal language, but we're not sure that phrase includes the sci-fi alien races and fantastical creatures that rule the far depths of the galaxy, who express love in words beyond our human comprehension. When you're thinking of a unique way to woo your valentine this year, plan a tutorial to learn together one of these 14 geeky languages. While several of these Trekkie, Tolkien, Read more

5 Tech Must Haves From GeekBeat.tv's Cali Lewis


Updated 01/30/12 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

GeekBeat.tv Cali Lewis Tech Must Haves

As host of GeekBeat.tv and tech expert extraordinaire, Cali Lewis spends close to 75 percent of her time on the road. It's fitting that during a recent Macworld panel when asked to name five technology innovations she can't live without, she didn't give a coveted spot on the list to just any fad. Cali's list of life-changing tech is a combination of the practical for someone always on the go and 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

Get Your Groove On With Free Valentine's Day Playlists


Updated 02/14/11 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Free Valentine's Day Playlists

There's nothing like a personalized mixtape to bring back those retro butterflies, but let's face it — you got rid of your dual deck many moons ago. If you're planning on staying in this Valentine's Day (to play a few games, perhaps?), create the right mood with a sweet playlist. The good news for busy bees: Amazon and Pandora have come through with some preset playlists for love — Amazon Read more

How to Have a Good Workout Day


Updated 09/09/11 1:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Have a Good Workout

You made a promise to yourself and prepped for your workout, but once you start exercising, you're not sure if you want to keep going. Before bailing on your workout becomes a pattern, here are a few ways to ensure you have a good workout day. Get enough sleep the night before. Sure, exercise wakes you up, but being energized before you actually start can be the difference between dragging your Read more

How to Plan a Fun DIY Fitness Getaway With Girlfriends


Updated 03/18/11 2:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Plan a Fun DIY Fitness Getaway With Girlfriends

Vacationing with girlfriends doesn't have to be all about boozing, suntanning, and dancing on tables (OK, I take back the last one). Because even if you're just heading out of town with a friend for a mini getaway, there are many ways to incorporate fitness into your vacation. But what happens when you want to plan a trip with friends that's centered around healthy, delicious, food, and staying Read more

Geeks We Love: The Ladies of Facebook Consumer Marketing


Updated 02/17/11 4:53 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Interview With Facebook's Randi Zuckerberg and Team

After professing my career envy of Facebook's Randi Zuckerberg, she offered a closer look behind the scenes of Facebook's consumer marketing division. Randi (pictured center), along with Aubrey Sabala (left) and Erin Kanaley (right), works with products across Facebook (like Facebook Places and livestreaming), bringing them to users in new and innovative ways. According to Randi, Facebook prides Read more