Geeks We Love: Thomas Houston and Leila Brillson From Switched


Updated 02/11/10 2:12 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Interview With Thomas Houston and Leila Brillson From Switched

It's almost Valentine's Day and our Geeks We Love series is going strong! Next up: Thomas Houston and Leila Brillson, Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor (respectively) of Switched, a blog covering technology and its relation to all of our other favorite things — fashion, art, and gadgets. Here's what they have to say about their favorite gadgets, their plans for Valentine's Day, and the blog Read more

Ashlee Simpson's Guilty Tech Pleasures: Her BlackBerry and Electric Toothbrush


Updated 02/05/08 3:31 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 5 comments

Ashlee Simpson Loves Her BlackBerry Curve

Pop rock singer Ashlee Simpson recently caught up with AOL's Switched to talk about all things tech. . . Including her love for her BlackBerry Curve and how she can't wait to get an iPod touch— If Mayer can get an Air, Simpson can surely get a Touch! Here are some of the highlights from the interview: On what gadgets she takes with her during her down time (tapings, appearances, etc): "My Read more

Rosie O'Donnell Loves Her iPhone


Updated 12/25/07 1:54 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Rosie O'Donnell Loves Her iPhone

When Rosie O'Donnell is chillin' out on set, her gadget "must haves" include her Nextel cellphone and her iPhone. I always knew Rosie was crafty, but until she started her own blog, I had no idea she was so tech savvy! AOL's Switched recently chatted with Rosie and her partner Kelli about their favorite websites, texting, and yes, the iPhone. Here are some of the highlights from the interview: Read more

Ruben Studdard Discusses His Tech-Obsessed Life


Updated 12/17/07 7:20 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 9 comments

Ruben Studdard Discusses His Tech-Obsessed Life

Recently, AOL's Switched had the pleasure of talking with American Idol Season 2 winner Ruben Studdard about his love for his BlackBerry, how he still wants to get an iPhone, and his annoyance with the short battery life on his iPod, phone, and laptop. Here are some of the highlights from the interview: On what was the longest time he's ever spent playing a video game in one sitting and what Read more

Top 10 Most E-Mail Addicted Cities In The US


Updated 07/31/07 4:13 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 33 comments

Top 10 Most E-Mail Addicted Cities In The US

The folks over at Switched inform me that AOL just completed a massive survey on e-mail usage throughout the United States, which polled residents of the country's top 20 markets. The results? While teens may think e-mail is so 1999, there are many adults (and teens) who are in need of a little e-mail detox. America's top 10 e-mail addicted cities are: Washington DC - This year, our nation's Read more

Do You Sleep With Your Cell Phone?


Updated 07/27/07 11:43 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 54 comments

Do You Sleep With Your Cell Phone?

Turns out our addictions to our smartphones and laptops aren't just affecting our love lives and vacation time. According to AOL's E-Mail Addiction study for 2007, 40 percent of e-mail users have checked their e-mail in the middle of the night. Which means, people are sleeping with their laptops, smartphones (ie BlackBerries, iPhones and Treos) right at their bed side. Apparently men are more Read more

iPhone Obsessed? Is it A Mental Disorder?


Updated 08/15/07 7:49 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 7 comments

iPhone Obsessed? Is it A Mental Disorder?

With the week of iPhone madness almost over it's time to sit back, relax and consider what it is we've all been through. The folks over at Switched have put together a hilarious and thoughtful video looking at America's "iPhone hysteria," i.e. i-Sanity, which has had its grips on millions of us since Macworld. Are iPhone fans crazy or are we being controlled by marketing genius? Is Greg Parker, Read more

Happy Hour: Jalisco Flower


Updated 05/25/12 1:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

St. Germain Sparkling Wine Cocktail Recipe

There's no better hair of the dog after a long night out than brunch filled with bottomless mimosas. But if you've grown weary of that mundane combination of orange juice and bubbly, switch up your drinking routine with another Champagne cocktail that's twice as exciting to sip, but just about as easy to prepare. The Jalisco Flower is a combination of ruby red grapefruit juice and sparkling wine Read more

Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman Stick Close From Coast to Coast


Updated 05/25/12 8:53 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman Leaving LAX Pictures

Anne Hathaway's fiancé, Adam Shulman, was right behind her as they arrived at LAX yesterday. The couple hopped on a flight to NYC after visiting with friends on the West Coast. Anne's on a break from filming Les Misérables in London, where she hit the set with costar Hugh Jackman in April. She took advantage of the downtime to escape to Miami earlier this month. Anne wore a black bikini for a Read more

Heidi Klum Goes For a Rocker Look (and Sings, Too)


Updated 05/24/12 9:36 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beauty News For May 24, 2012

Heidi Klum goes for a grungy rocker look in this risqué video — Styleite How to get pink ombré on dark hair — HuffPost Style Why this editor can't do without her hair removal creams — Stylelist Men want pricing equality when it comes to spa services — The Cut Switch up your Winter skin care favorites for Summer-ready formulas — The Fashion Spot 10 star-inspired hairstyles that are Read more