Is Your Gadget-Buying Suffering Because of the Economy?


Updated 11/01/08 2:08 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 33 comments

Consumer Confidence Levels Fall in the US Due to Recession

Debbie Downer, here! No, but seriously folks, consumer confidence levels have fallen to their lowest point as the US weathers a recession. It's a scary and lean time for everyone, and of course, people are being more protective of how they're spending money, so it's obvious that electronics are going to take a hit. As much as I say they are a necessity, let's be honest, new TVs and cell phones Read more

Website of the Day: Retrevo


Updated 03/06/09 1:40 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 6 comments

Website of the Day: Retrevo

If your dad told you he wants an HDTV for Christmas, but you have no idea what the difference between a high-def, plasma, or LCD TV is, today's website of the day is just for you. With thousands of electronics available online, you can drive yourself nuts filtering through information, reviews, and most importantly — trying to find the best price. Thanks to Retrevo, online shopping for Read more

Men Think Their Smartphones Are Turning Women On


Updated 02/15/11 5:17 AM · Posted by · 10 comments

Smartphones and Attractiveness

I thought it was a universal given that a man walking and talking with a Bluetooth in his ear was a turnoff, but now I am not so sure since a new study found that the majority of men think their smartphones are sexy. So sexy, they turn women on. If you ask Geek, phones with 12MP cameras and HD video can be sex objects, but there is nothing sexy about them attached to the ear of a man. Yet a Read more