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LG Shows Off 'Candybar' Shine Phone

GeekSugar — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 03:04:51 -0700

LG has introduced a 'candybar incarnation' of its Shine slider phone, reports Reg Hardware and like the glamorous ISSE Monaco Phones from Nokia, it will only be available in Russia for a while.

It's unclear when the Shine Bar - as the non-slider is known - will make it to the rest of Europe and beyond, says Reg Hardware.

Expect it to pack in a 262,144-color, 240 x 320 display; a two megapixel camera with auto-focus; Bluetooth; 50MB of user-accessible memory; and a Micro SD slot for up to 2GB of add-in storage space.

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Some Shine Charger Juices Up Gadgets, Decorates Your Home

GeekSugar — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:45:30 -0700

Unlike some other solar chargers that require special adapters to charge your gadgets, and, you know, the availability of the sun, the Some Shine Solar Charger allows you to juice up your gadgets at any time via a USB connector. How can you solar charge your phone without the sun you ask? Well, I'll tell ya.

The Some Shine collects the solar energy from the daylight hours through a special (and stylish) solar curtain, then stores it in a charging base for later use. You can then charge your phone, your iPod, your laptop at night, or whenever you want since you basically have your own solar energy plant at your fingertips. I'm a little bummed cause this product is still a concept, but I'd be first in line to get my hands on one!

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LC and Brody "Shine" in New AT&T Cell Phone Commercial

GeekSugar — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:09:12 -0700

Since the season finale of The Hills, I've seriously been in Audrina, Lauren, and Heidi drama withdrawal. And since I can't stalk them and their cell phones each week, I'm always on the lookout for new pics and tidbits of juicy info. Well LC is back on TV, teaming up with AT&T yet again for a cheeky commercial for the LG Shine. As you'll see from the commercial below, the sleek Shine is ideal for checking your makeup. . . and for checking out girls. But it also comes with a 2-megapixel camera and camcorder (with flash), a music player, and mobile email. All this for only $50 after the mail-in rebate.

Key Ring WiFi Finder: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

GeekSugar — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 06:56:47 -0700

You know I've got my iPhone loaded up with a few WiFi finding apps so that I can hop online wherever and whenever, but what if I'm without my trusty smartphone? Hopefully (knock on wood), that will never happen. But if it does, then this little gadget could come in quite handy in a pinch.

Called the WiFi Seeker and Light, this keyring attachment is always there when you need to find a signal. With a push of one button, it shines a small LED light so you can find your way in the dark, and the other tells you the strength of any surrounding wireless signals. I tested it, and it does actually know when there's a wireless signal. Now if it would just tell you the security password so you can actually use them, I'd call it a miracle! I couldn't find the exact one online if you wanted to get one for yourself, but there are a few choices on Amazon.

Daily Tech: LG Unveils the New Shine Gold Cell Phone

GeekSugar — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:20:51 -0800

Techfresh shows off the sexy new L705iX shine gold cell phone.
The Boy Genius Report learns that Sprint's unlimited plan cannot be applied to Blackberries.
Engadget reveals that the MacBook Air is selling like hot cakes.
Valleywag explains how Wikipedia creator Jimmy Wales broke up with his girlfriend via Wikipedia.
Fox News says that Apple may release its 3G phone this Summer.
Switched takes a look at the world's littlest laptops.
Kotaku dishes on video-game and music sales in the UK, which show more Brits are gamers than music lovers.

Oscar Worthy Gadgets: The Dark Knight's Cell Phone Capers

GeekSugar — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:31:55 -0800

One of my favorite films of last year, The Dark Knight unquestionably shines with the performance of Heath Ledger as the Joker, nominated for Best Supporting Actor. The film's up for a slew of other nominations that I'm really interested in because of their technical slants, like Best Cinematography, Film Editing, Sound, Sound Editing, and Visual Effects.

That's not just why the Batman sequel was a geek's dream; it featured the Nokia Tube as Lucius Fox's cell, and a couple pivotal scenes centered around cell phone communication as a plot device.

A cell phone being inside one of the thugs was particularity gruesome, while the scene with Rachel Dawes' and Harvey Dent's last cell conversation was heartbreaking. But not even their intensity can beat the staggering image of the city's 3D view of the cell phone network that would finally lead Bruce Wayne to his mark.

Photos courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

Who Is Your Favorite Celeb iPhone User?

GeekSugar — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:00:02 -0800

The original iPhone was released in June 2007, but in 2008 Apple upgraded to the iPhone 3G and we witnessed more and more of young Hollywood testing out its touchscreen and apps. Brody Jenner showed off his iPhone on The Hills before his LG Shine commercial; singers Carrie Underwood, Ashley Tisdale, Hilary Duff and Jennifer Hudson presumably love easy access to iTunes; Katherine Heigl, Kelly Ripa and Megan Fox play with their iPhone on the set and streets, while Spencer Pratt and Whitney Port made their mini machines famous on The Hills.

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Today's geeksugar Bargain Buys!

GeekSugar — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:00:56 -0800

Welcome to geeksugar's Bargain Buys, a new feature I'm debuting so that I can share with you all the great deals that I find while I'm cruisin' the Internet. The economy's still freaky and the holidays are coming, so I know we all enjoy a good deal. Here are some of today's offerings!

Guitar Hero World Tour Guitar Kit - $90	Free LG Shine and Xbox 360 with 2-year AT&T Contract	DVD Sale - $5
Wiimote Power Pack - $17	Limited Edition Red Xbox 360 Accessory Kit - $50	Buy 2 Nintendo DS Games, Get the 3rd Free

The Hills Tech Quiz: Episode Nine, "If She Never Met Spencer"

GeekSugar — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:25:15 -0700

Don't you just love episodes of The Hills when the girls shine and the guys are practically obsolete? So maybe Audrina is still dealing with the infamous Justin Bobby and Lauren just can't bear to mend a friendship with Heidi while she's still with Spencer, but all in all, there were some genuine girl talk moments. Just like the drama, the tech appearances also come in big waves, and last night's episode was no exception. How well were you paying attention? It's time to take the quiz to find out!

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Mirrored iPhone: Never Have Spinach in Your Teeth Again

GeekSugar — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:00:55 -0700

Not embarrassed to admit that I ooh-la-la'ed one non-tech spec about the LG Shine, which LC expertly demonstrated: the fact that it makes an awesome mirror. But since I don't need a new phone, I have found a way to make my iPhone do double-duty: the Echo mirrored iPhone case, just $13.

It doesn't look available for the iPhone 3G just yet, so 1st gen users, enjoy, and 3G users - just shine it up extra good for the reflection.