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Spice Up Your V-Day Dinner With a Holographic Candle Kit

GeekSugar — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:05:00 -0800

After watching the 3D Monsters vs. Aliens trailer with my man during the Super Bowl - yes we had our glasses on, just like Katie Sugar - I realized that high-tech additions (like 3D glasses) can easily be used to spice up a date. As I try to collect some fun Valentine's Day ideas, I knew I had to take a trip on over to Think Geek and see what they would have in store for me. That's when I laid my eyes on this Holographic Candlelit Dinner Kit, which comes with two diffraction-lens glasses and one candle for only $6. As soon as the candle is lit, you can enjoy a heart-shaped rainbow around your candle flame. Everyone now, ahhhhh.

Beef Up Your iPhone's Camera With a Telescope

GeekSugar — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:01:00 -0700

OK, OK, I know that the iPhone has its drawbacks. No video capabilities, no camera flash, and certainly no camera zoom. I knew these downsides and decided to dive into the Apple pool anyway. So is this Camera Telescope for your first-gen iPhone a savior, or is it just putting a Band-Aid on a bigger problem?

Adding a 6X zoom to your iPhone would be a nice addition, but you'd run the risk of looking like a total dork with that telescope sticking out the back of your sleek handheld. But of course, for $18, it might be worth it for those times you're stalking a celebrity from your corner table at the Ivy. I dunno, I'm torn. What do you think?

Slide to Unlock Tee: Not the Way to Declare Your Girl Geekery

GeekSugar — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:02:20 -0700

I just had one of those classic brain-fart moments when you see something and think it's clever and harmless, and then you actually, you know, think about it, and go, "Oh, come on." And with that I bring you this new Slide to Unlock T-shirt from ThinkGeek.

At first I was like, cool! iPhone T-shirt! And then my brain worked and I realized that it was an invitation your momma wouldn't approve of.

Call me a square, I can take it. Don't think it's sexist? Well, they're not making it in mens' sizes.

We Will, We Will, Shock You!

GeekSugar — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:45:10 -0700

Here at Sugar HQ we're always looking for novel ways to entertain ourselves, especially the men, who decided it would be "fun" to bring a pair of Laser Tag Shocking Tanks into the office. I don't even think I can find the words to describe this so-called game, which is totally abusive and kinda fun all at the same time. . . maybe I should have paid closer attention to the "product emits an electric shock," "may interfere with electrical devices such as pacemakers" warnings on the box! The object of this $50 game? To shoot your opponent with your infra-red cannon, as LEDs built into the tanks indicate the score. And what happens when they are shot? Watch the video clip below to find out!

Battlestar Propaganda Posters: So Say We All

GeekSugar — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:00:23 -0700

My BSG obsession has hit an all time high now that I've not only re-watched the third season, but have also seen the ten webisodes (did you know about these!?) and checked out the movie Battlestar Galactica: Razor (spoilers if you haven't seen all three seasons!). So it would be fitting that I scoop up one of these BSG Propaganda Posters ($30) just in time for the season four premiere this Friday. Thanks to Petty Officer Calamari for bringing these to my attention, I'll be prepared and my apartment will be fully dressed for the BSG party I'm planning on April 4.

Coming together in a pack of five, these posters – officially approved by Laura Roslin, of course – are made of heavy duty 100 pound satin paper and are a whopping 22-inches by 17-inches wide, for maximum viewage. This is no joke people, this is war. We can use all the soldiers we can get.

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8-Bit Dynamic Life T-Shirt: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

GeekSugar — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 07:05:00 -0800

There is no way I could look myself in the mirror if I put on one of these T-shirts. But for die-hard geek love, is there any better way to say I love you? When you buy a pair of these shirts, each one of the hearts lights up when two dorky lovebirds are in close proximity to one another. And when you part, the hearts darken, and. . .You "die."

Just like in your favorite video games - get it?

I so want to crown this the ultimate in geek love PDA - these have to win the contest for "Best Valentine's Day Geeky Couple Gift," but I am cringing so, so hard right now. So give it to me: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Geeky Panties: Love Them or Leave Them?

GeekSugar — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:02:22 -0800

Okay, honestly, these panties from Think Geek that say "I'm blogging this" did get a huge grin from me.

That's not to say I'd wear them - geeky underwear kind of gives me the willies. However, I almost need those blogging underwear, at the very least to give as a gag gift to a fellow blogger. And it's not like anyone (ahem) would see them, so what's the harm in sporting them? I can't decide! What do you think?

Hidden Camera Detector: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 07:02:14 -0800

The Hidden Camera Detector from ThinkGeek appeals to the worst part of me - the paranoid, it could-happen-to-me part. I have seen way too many Dateline NBC exposing those with hidden cameras in ladies' bathrooms, workplaces, and even inside your own apartment! See, there it is!

In many ways I think this tool could be useful - at the very least, it would put you at ease. Not to mention, it's only $25 and tiny enough to fit in your palm, so no one is aware of your craziness until the thing starts working and emits an audible alarm, telling you that yes, you are on candid camera.
What do you think? Paranoia indulger or safety guarantee?

Trend: Gadget Holsters?

GeekSugar — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 09:03:36 -0700

There's a new gadget trend in town, and love it or not, it's hit the geek circuit with a bang. Geeky product connoisseur Thinkgeek has unveiled the Hip Holster and Shoulder Holster, which seem to combine the needs of James Bond, Han Solo and Dwight Schrute into two very geeky cases. "As a world-renowned super-spy, you've got a pile of gadgets at your disposal, but you've also got to keep your secret identity a secret," says Thinkgeek. "You have to be able to blend into the crowd at a moment's notice."

The shoulder model is $49.99 and the hip model is $59.99, which means you are even paying more for the extra geekiness of having a gadget strap around your thigh. Would you wear one?

LED Faucet Light Now Comes In Red

GeekSugar — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:00:14 -0700

Everyone ohhhhed and awwwwed at the original Faucet Light, which changes a regular run-of-the-mill faucet into a streaming crystal blue light source. Now the faucet comes with a special temperature sensitive display version that also changes to a red color when the water heats up. Says seller Think Geek:

"You can turn any faucet in your home into a streaming fantasia of techie-bliss in just minutes. How does it work? Just attach to the end of your faucet (universal adapters included), and when the water flows through the magic chamber, it simply turns on the LED array and illuminates the stream with soothingly powerful hues."

The faucets range in price from $12.99 to 19.99. It comes with a Universal adapter so it fits most sinks. Talk about geeking out!