Website of the Day: This Day in Tech


Updated 09/21/09 6:45 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

This Day in Tech Recognizes Momentous Days in Tech History

If you ever want to brush up on your tech-history knowledge, I suggest adding Wired's This Day in Tech website to your RSS reader. Each day, This Day in Tech posts technological advancements that happened from the 18th century until today. From subject areas, including transportation, physics, inventions, computers and IT, engineering, communication, business, and medicine, the site is guaranteed Read more

Dress Up Your Home in Geek Pride All Year Long


Updated 05/25/12 4:48 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Geek Pride Day Gifts

In celebrating Geek Pride Day, we noticed that our own homes could use a bit of Spring geek-ifying. No, we're not talking the latest HDTV or WiFi stereo — just some low-key and quirky essentials to make a normal-seeming abode into a home that speaks to our sci-fi and tech passions. Take a look at our housewares finds, and yes, you are allowed to go crazy for that iMac lamp! Read more

Facebook's Multi-Billion Stock Market Debut & 5 Mammoth Tech IPOs


Updated 05/18/12 10:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Facebook IPO vs. Other Tech Companies

Facebook's day in the stock market arrived today as the company debuted on the NASDAQ to a valuation over $100 billion. The $38 a share IPO price makes Facebook the biggest company in U.S. history to go public, yet other tech companies have also raised massive amounts (yet relatively modest sums compared to Facebook) of cash with their own initial public offerings. Take a look back at tech's Read more

5 Tablet Picks For Every Type of Grad


Updated 05/16/12 3:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Affordable Tablets For Graduates

Graduation is the perfect opportunity to ask Mom and Dad for the tech you are dying to own. While grads may have once vied for gaming consoles and laptops, these days it's all about sleek, multifunctional touchscreen tablets. We rounded up the five best tablets for every type of grad that may be on your celebration list this year. Read more

6 Tech Gifts For Mom That Don't Break the Bank


Updated 05/09/12 6:07 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Technology Gadget Gifts For Mother's Day

With Mother's Day this weekend, you're surely racking your brain for the perfect gadget to give to show appreciation for everything dear Mom's given you in life. There's one caveat — Mom doesn't want (or need!) you draining your finances as a token of your love. Our tech picks will tell Mom you care within a budget you'll both appreciate — and yes, price-conscious can include cameras and Read more

5 (Free) Gifts For the Not-So-Tech-Savvy Mom


Updated 05/05/12 8:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Free Mother's Day Gifts

Celebrating your mom on Mother's Day doesn't have to be about the gifts you buy her; it can also be about the things you do for her. Instead of dropping some cash on a pricey gift this Mother's Day (Sunday, May 13!) why not spend some quality time helping her usher in the digital age? Check out these five ways you can give back to your luddite mom, teach her a few things about tech, or do her a Read more

18 Spring Activities to Get Your Geek on


Updated 05/14/12 10:36 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fun Activities For Geeks

Whether you prefer to be in the kitchen or on the road, we've come up with several creative ideas to keep you busy this Spring. Looking for some new pastimes? From DIYs to nerdy day trips, we've got 18 fun, geeky ideas to get you through the season. Have a documentary marathon: Not sure where to start? Check out Frozen Planet, a seven-part series from the team behind Planet Earth, to learn more Read more

Download of the Day: Wrapp, Social Gift Giving


Updated 05/07/12 2:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Send Gift Cards to Facebook Friends

How often do you feel inspired to send a gift — whether it's to say thank you, congratulate a co-worker, welcome a new neighbor, or celebrate a birthday — yet the reality of buying, wrapping, and getting the package to the post office dissuades you? Now, you can leap over all the hassle with an app called Wrapp that enables you to send someone a gift card via Facebook in under five Read more

The Spotify iPad App: Is It Worth Downloading?


Updated 05/06/12 10:43 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Spotify iPad App Review

The Spotify streaming service has taken over the music world om the past year. But while the company offers both an iPhone app and an incredible desktop application, it has neglected to create an iPad app — until this week. The recently released iPad app is only available to premium members ($10/month); however, you can sign up for a 48-hour trial run, no credit card required. Spotify's Read more

Sugar Shout Out: Master Trendy Topknots


Updated 05/10/12 10:13 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out May 9, 2012

5 ideas for styling a trendy topknot Eat your way through Europe Kate Middleton snacks on Pringles and cuddles with Lupo Sugar bride guide: traditions Mother's Day indulgences that you most definitely deserve Get a sneak peek at Target's supercute Fall 2012 collection Designers team up to create cool lighting pieces for a good cause Summer movie preview: part 2 Video: Battleship's Taylor Read more