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Daily Tech: Over CES Already? Play MacWorld Bingo!

GeekSugar — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:00:27 -0800

We may be completely wrapped up at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas today, but that doesn't mean we aren't wondering what will happen next week at MacWorld. Play MacWorld Bingo to test your ESP. - Cult of Mac
Is CES leaving Las Vegas? We think they'll leave that to Sheryl Crow, but that's just us. - Gizmodo
Not all watches are made alike. Here's a watch phone in dire need of a makeover. - Crave
Start the march. Bill Gates did his final interview as head of Microsoft with Engadget. - Engadget
What's the opposite of CES? The Plush PC, hands down. - Craft

GeekSugar — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:01:00 -0800

Are you a geek looking for a new workout? Illustrated New Year's workout for geeks...with nothing but gaming gear. It's hot. - Gizmodo
What does the AC/DC Shifter do? It plays AC/DC songs and allows you to mix the tracks with the tractor handles. – Unplugged
Our friends at Techie Diva have designed their site. It's pretty fly. - Techie Diva
MTV Networks video is coming soon to a site near you. - Crave
Popgadget wonders: How addicted are you to your cell phone? If they only knew. - Popgadget

GeekSugar — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:00:10 -0800

Panasonic's ginormous HDTV has been unveiled, and it's absolutely gorgeous. - Engadget
Sony is set to reveal a PSP with GPS (straight from Japan, naturally) at CES this week. - Kotaku
Innovations and Design Engineering Honorees showcased their top tech at CES Unveiled this past weekend. - Unplggd
Sony launches the Milo 2 today, a smartphone which comes with a QWERTY keypad, a 1.3-megapixel camera, and full YouTube support. - Shiny Shiny
Check out Pioneer's super-thin 9mm Kuro plasma concept, a television that is thinner than an iPhone - Gizmodo
Yahoo announces its new beta product, Go 3.0 at CES, a free downloadable application that's compatible with about thirty different handsets. - Crave

GeekSugar — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 10:00:46 -0800

This week we pondered what we're looking forward to in 2008 (ahem, Kindle replicas!), saw the launch of a super geeky - and awesome – sci-fi site and ogled the beautiful Eyecandy Sound Lounge and Bar in Vegas. What else did we do? Take our quiz and see if you were paying attention.

GeekSugar — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:35:17 -0800

Rumor has it that Jay-Z is launching a record label with Apple. This rumor calls for a WTF. - The Boy Genius Report
Belkin's waterproof mouse is put to the test with oatmeal, chili, pudding, Red Bull, and Cheetos. Is it lunch yet? - Gearlog
A California man drove into a commuter train after following directions from his GPS system - CrunchGear
Intel breaks up with One Laptop Per Child after citing disagreements with the organization. - Wired
Kitchen Mogu Mogu, a Singapore-based, Japanese fast-food restaurant offers automated ordering. - Crave
Model writes her entire memoir by using Apple Store computers. - Switched

GeekSugar — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:20:36 -0800

I'm already gearing up for CES and can't wait to check this out, the LG.Philips LCD E-Paper model. Let the fun begin! - CrunchGear
A New York–based comedienne and self-proclaimed "first advocate for moderation in cell phone use" has given up her cell phone as a New Year's resolution. What is she on? - Switched
They wonder "What geek can resist replacing their boring vehicle horn with a 5 trumpet Wolo 485 Star Trek Air Horn?" I say resistance is futile. Star Trek Car Air Horn: Proclaim Your Geekyness to the World at 118 dB - Gizmodo
Get your credit cards ready because Lin & Leo are having another great sale on their beautiful laptop bags - Shiny Shiny
Learn how to play a real guitar with the latest and greatest Guitar game Guitar Wizard - Boing Boing
Netflix will be delivering more movies directly to televisions via a set-top box to be made by LG Electronics Inc. later this year. How can Blockbuster compete with this? - Wired

GeekSugar — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:30:59 -0800

Picking the Most Hideous Mobile of 2007 was probably a harder task than one might think. Still, I agree with the results. - Shiny Shiny
The question is: Should web giants let startups use the information they have about you? Read. Consider. Talk amongst yourselves. - Wired
I already know the answers, but check out the review of the new book NERDS: Who They Are and Why We Need More of Them. I can't wait to read it! - Washington Post
Yes, my dear friends, the iPhone wasn't the only significant tech accomplishment in 2007. Check out the top 10 new and improved apps of 2007. - Lifehacker
Knock off designer cell phones are almost as awful as knock off designer bags. Almost. China Presents the ~~Goochi Guchy~~ Gucci Cellphone. - Gizmodo
Worried your partner has a wandering eye? Take a gander at the brief guide to getting the goods on cheating spouses online. Ain't technology grand? - Crave
Saucy Miss Violet Blue's list of Top Ten Sexy Geeks of 2007 is out. My smartypants girl crush Gina Hughes of Techie Diva made the list! - Tiny Nibbles

GeekSugar — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 10:30:38 -0800

The Nintendo DS which launched in 2004 is so popular in Japan that it has already outsold the Playstation 2 which launched in 2000. - Kotaku
The first app for Googlephones has just launched in beta, and it's called WhatsOpen.com. - Valleywag
FYI: The TSA isn't allowing any more loose non-rechargeable lithium batteries in checked luggage. . . good times. - The Consumerist
A girl unwraps an Apple box on Christmas to find a random note instead of an iPod. - Engadget
Check out a full video demo of Apple iPhone firmware 1.1.3 features. - Gizmodo

GeekSugar — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:16:55 -0800

The Kindle is not only a useful e-book reader, but it also comes with GMaps integration, hidden picture and slideshow functionality, and the ability to snap a screenshot. - Engadget
Valleywag creates its own top 10 list of 2007, featuring the web's top 10 top 10 lists. - Valleywag
Amazon's MP3 store gets taken for a test drive. - CrunchGear
Thumbplay creates ringtones to help you keep your New Year's Resolutions. - Switched
Check out the worst iPhone knock-off from Japan. - Gizmodo

GeekSugar — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:35:54 -0800

The New York Times explains why Apple stores across the nation are so successful. - CrunchGear
Follow these steps to ensure your gmail account doesn't get hacked. - ValleyWag
Take a stroll down memory lane with the Magnavox Odyssey gaming console. - Gizmodo
The Mustek digital photo frame combines an iPod dock and photo frame into one. - Shiny Shiny
Apple is reportedly getting into the movie business with Fox. - Crave