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Burning Reminder Ring: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:00:48 -0700

In the realm of wedding planning, hunting for wedding bands is just one more thing to remember. One thing you don't want to have to strain to remember, though, is your anniversary. Well, you may not need help remembering, but some (cough, male) people may need help - get it with the first nagging gadget - the Remember Ring!

The Remember Ring burns your finger in the 24 hours before your anniversary, at hour intervals, to ensure that no roses go unbought and that no dinners go unplanned. It's 120 degrees, "hot enough to cause discomfort, but not hot enough to burn." Because that's what guys like to look forward to in marriage: Punishment. Hey, I'm not saying it's only guys who have trouble remembering important dates, but let's just say that it's funny how they only come in wedding bands for him.

Match the Melrose Place Character With Their AT&T Smartphone and Win a Phone!

GeekSugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:01:40 -0700

Ring! Ring! Ring! This is your giveaway call from GeekSugar! It's hard not to adore the drama and hip tech on Melrose Place, so we're thrilled to pair the guilty pleasures! We've partnered with our friends at AT&T, who sponsor the show, and we're giving away three AT&T Smartphones that are regularly featured on the show!

Now if you've been paying attention to our TV Tech coverage, I'm sure you'll breeze right through our little character cell phone matchup quiz below. It doesn't matter if you're an AT&T device expert, or you watch Melrose Place religiously, because you'll automatically be entered to win either a BlackBerry Curve 8900, a Samsung Propel or a Samsung Impression no matter how many questions you get right. Remember, you must be logged into your PopSugar Community account to be entered. Check out the full list of rules here.

Photos courtesy of The CW

Question 1 of 3

Both Jane Mancini and Lauren Yung are users of this slider smartphone:

Geek Tip: Prevent Embarrassing Ringer Moments With Locale

GeekSugar — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:25:21 -0700

Have you ever been in the middle of a movie and your phone starts ringing? I have, and it's totally embarrassing. Everyone is capable of forgetting to turn off their cell's ringer a time or two, whether it be in the theater, the office, or the courtroom. But with the Locale App for the Android G1, you'll never have to worry again.

With Locale, you can set up parameters that automatically change your phone's ringer to silent based on your location. Just enter addresses of places you don't want your phone to ring (either by entering the address manually, or using your GPS and map technology), and your smartypants cell will do the hard work for you. Locale is also great for remembering to turn your ringer back on after you've moved on to a different location, so you never miss an important call.

Daily Tech: Wii Fit Girl Gets Boyfriend Back on Tyra

GeekSugar — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:02:20 -0700

Remember the "Wii Fit" girl? The one whose boyfriend taped her doing the Hula Hoop portion of Wii Fit and posted it on YouTube? Well she got him back on the Tyra Banks show! - Switched
Sony Ericsson will soon be coming out with a new line of Bluetooth watches that feature a OLED number display and will display the caller ID and vibrate when your phone is ringing or you receive an SMS. - Gizmodo
I knew the white trend would catch on! A white DVD player, a white TV, a white PSP, and a white telephone, I'm in love! - Unplggd
How funny is this? An internal doc from AT&T shows that their fact sheet about the BlackBerry Storm makes it sound crappy compared to the iPhone 3G. I won't believe a word of it! - The Boy Genius Report
It's the last day for a chance to win geek-chic beach gadgets and accessories! Be sure to log in to your TeamSugar account! - geeksugar

Are You a Remote Hog?

GeekSugar — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 09:02:45 -0700

I know I've reached a certain amount of stability in my relationship completely based on one gadget: the remote. Though there was a day when I selfishly hoarded the remote like it was the ring and I was Gollum - and totally called out on it by my boyfriend - I am happy to report that today, our remote habits are healthy and egalitarian.

We agree on most TV shows, or we give up the remote when we've just watched something we know the other person doesn't love (I'm not into UFC or Scare Tactics, he can't suffer through reruns of 90210 or Sex and the City). All in all, it works out, but I still remember the days when I was so greedy for the remote (especially pre-TiVo when you had to click around to find something good).

So I've been honest, now it's your turn: Are you a remote hog? And if not - is there a remote hog in your life?
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The Geekiest Wedding Rings Ever!

GeekSugar — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:00:42 -0700

Remember when I asked you how geeky you were going to go for your wedding? Well, for those of you betrothed geeks who want something geeky and completely unique, check out Etsy artist Jana Brevick's Cat 5 Compliant wedding ring set.

Made of sterling silver and an ethernet plug (if you don't buy into the whole every-girl-needs-a-diamond thing), these rings could be the one-of-a-kind touch you're looking for - for the geek wedding to end all geek weddings!

Totally Geeky or Geek Chic? Lego-inspired Rings

GeekSugar — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 08:30:45 -0800

I am very doubtful that you love Legos as much as I did when I was a kid, but if you do, you'll probably love these creative and contemporary Forever Young Rings by designer Jacqueline Sanchez. The rings are handcrafted with a pretty photo-etched sterling silver base with sandblasted plastic cast in the color of your choice and and finished off with a black diamond set in 14kt yellow gold.

I am usually not a fan of geeky accessories, but I think this designs lends itself to the inner geek and the chic-ness in all of us. The rings cost $250, which may sound spendy for fashion jewelry, but remember there's a diamond and some artistry in this one! Jacqueline Sanchez custom makes the rings to fit your hand and she ships them in 3 weeks.

Reader Profile: Global Geek tdamji Talks Tech

GeekSugar — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 09:00:52 -0700

What makes geeksugar readers so great? The fact that they span the globe. This week's reader profile allows you some insight into the world of tdamji, a certified Interior Decorator and Lighting Expert and visual artist currently getting a degree in Indigenous Art History and Anthropology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.

When she's not commenting on geeksugar she can be found gaming on the wii (Zelda is her favorite game so far) and Nintendo DS (she's all about Pokemon Pearl), reading, writing letters to penpals, surfing the net, going for walks, and watching tons of movies. She's lived in four countries - the USA, Canada, India and her most recent home New Zealand. She racked up some serious geek cred with us by admitting the Lord of the Rings trilogy was "a big reason why I came to New Zealand on exchange this year."

To read the complete interview, read more

Geeksugar: How did you learn about the site and when did you start reading?
tdamji: I came across geeksugar quite a few times on other gadgety sites. I started reading regularly about 8 weeks ago and signed up at that point. At first I mainly looked at geeksugar and buzzsugar, but now I pretty much look at everything.

Geeksugar: Do you consider yourself to be a geek? If so, why?
tdamji: Absolutely! My brother has been calling me a geek every since I can remember - so there's no other way for me to be, really.

Geeksugar: How many hours are you online everyday?
tdamji:I am a multi-tasker, so I am not exclusively online for 8 or more hours a day, because I tend to do homework, read, write letters and sometimes eat in front of my computer.

Geeksugar: Name your top 5 favorite websites.
tdamji: Apart from the Sugar Network (I won't play favorites - although its easy to figure out which of the particular sections I most actively visit!), I most enjoy visiting CBC for great news coverage and an interesting arts/ entertainment section with well-written articles, Grist, and fborfw because I can't get enough of Lynn Johnston's comic characters. I've been reading For Better or For Worse for years now and I love seeing everyone grow up! Livejournal, which I use to keep my penpals updated on the goings on in my life (I also like to see what people on the UBC and Vancouver blogs have to say/complain about.

Geeksugar: Your first computer was a ...
tdamji: An Apple IIe, but I can't remember the date. It was maybe 20 years ago. I believe we had another computer at the same time at our house. The Apple was in the office of my mom's montessori. Luckily, I spent a lot of time there - playing California Games among other things.

Geeksugar: Top 3 gadgets you couldn't live without.
tdamji: MacBook, Nintendo ds, ipod (good for drowning out the noise on the walk or bus ride to school!)...unless my Nintendo wii counts as a gadget, and then it would be a hard choice!

Geeksugar: You knew you were a geek when...
tdamji: When I was in elementary school I often gave my homeroom teacher notes saying that I was interested in this or that and got permission to go to the library during homeroom for personal research... also, later on in Junior High I got caught skipping class to hit the stacks!

Geeksugar: How many blogs are in your RSS reader?
tdamji: I do it old-school and just go to the websites everyday - there are about 40 websites in my "dailies" folder. I love opening up at least 10 windows at once with lots of pictures on them and pushing the limits, seeing if Safari will quit on me.

Geeksugar: What are some non-geeky things you do in your spare time?
tdamji:I love to hike and travel, although being a geek helps with both - I am always well-prepared with all the information and gadgets I need! I also love checking out the vegan/vegetarian restaurants wherever I travel.

Geeksugar: Who do you think are the top 5 sexiest male geeks in the world?
tdamji: Greg my bestfriend of 10 years/roommate of 7 years, David Suzuki (Canadian environmentalist), Masi Oka (He not only plays a geek on Heroes, but is one in real life!), Jean-Luc Picard and John Barrowman (Captain Jack Harkness).

Geeksugar: Who do you think are the top 5 sexiest female geeks in the world?
tdamji: Anne Shirley(for being book-geeky as well as a feminist), Hermione Granger (for being very book-geeky), Frida Kahlo (for being politically active, and being an outsider in the art world among other things), Boomer/Athena/Lt. Valerii from BSG (how can you get geekier than being a toaster?) and Marie Curie.

Geeksugar: PC or Mac?
tdamji:Once you go Mac, you never go back. My best friend turned me on to the whole Mac as a personal computer concept almost 7 years ago. I had had one when I was young but it quickly became outdated and we always had a PC at home. I moved out and got my first very own Mac - a powerbook g4 in 2001.

Geeksugar: Did you already get or are you going to get an iPhone?
tdamji: Despite the fact that I have no use for a cell phone and I already have a music/video playing device in my ipod, I must admit that I really want one!

Geeksugar: Anything else you want to share?
tdamji: I recently started a group on Teamsugar: Minimal Harm - For the Love of the Planet, which I'm pretty excited about! Going along with my vegan lifestyle, I am passionate about environmental and social issues.

Geek Chic or Totally Geeky: Bedazzle Your Tech Gear

GeekSugar — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 09:02:39 -0800

Geek or Chic ?
Is showing some bling a thing of the past? My Bling Ring is a company that specializes in personalization of items such as cell phones, laptops, PDAs and other small items with genuine Swarovski crystals. Remember when Carrie Bradshaw was sporting that swanky little sparkly pink cell phone on Sex and the City? She definitely started the trend which included other celebs like Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan. Check out the In Touch mag scan below.

Go to Bling Ring Online to check out more styles and to purchase.

What are your thoughts? Is icing still cool? Leave your comments below !

Your Ringtone Makes Me Feel Like Dancing!

GeekSugar — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:02:19 -0800

Maybe it's just me, but when I discover and download a new ringtone, it is oh happy day each time my phone rings. I remember when I was in college my best friend had this ringtone that I had never heard before, but was secretly obsessed with it. Each time her phone rang I was like, don't answer it! And then, we would bust a move. Okay, so maybe I still do that, but anyone that puts Beyonce's "To the Left" song on their phone knows what I mean. You can't NOT dance! Check out this hilarious video, and you'll see exactly what I am talking about.

Want to make your own funny tech video? Use my Three-Step Guide to Uploading Videos on YouTube. I'll feature my faves on geeksugar. Also, be sure to submit your own geeky shots and upload them to our Geek Shots Group so we can all laugh at each other and revel in our shared geekiness.