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USB Christmas Cake: Geekish or Freakish?

GeekSugar — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:04:56 -0800

Isn't it freakish enough to have a wedding cake covered with strawberries and a Christmas wreath? Add in four USB ports and you've got yourself a classy USB Christmas Cake. In total, this interesting masterpiece offers 1GB of memory and you guessed - it is only available in Japan. How perfect would this cake be for a regift party, or a gag gift for a boss or coworker? Featured on New Launches, this scrumptious cake retails for $455. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on it. Having said that, geekish or freakish?

Every Beatles Song on an Apple-Shaped USB Drive

GeekSugar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:06:47 -0800

Only 30,000 of these limited-edition Beatles USB drives will be made, and are expected to be released in North America on Dec. 8. For $280, the 16GB drive contains the entire Beatles catalog, plus extras like videos, album art, and photos. Since they'll probably sell like hot cakes, you can preorder yours now via the official Beatles store.

Beatles albums still aren't available in the iTunes store and I'm curious how fast these devices will sell out. The concept is great and the drive has a cool design, but would you fork over nearly $300 for the digital music files?

Fortune Cookie USB Drives: Your Docs Will Be Safe

GeekSugar — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:02:39 -0800

I've always been a fan of fun, food-related USB drives (remember the wacky, but yummy looking Donut USB and USB cake?) so I got a real kick out of the Fortune Cookie USB Drives from Vavolo. Part of the "Freshly Baked Series 2," the Fortune Cookie USB Drives come in multiple colors and 1GB ($30) and 2GB ($40) editions. I can't help but love them.

This Week on geeksugar: Headlines and Holidays

GeekSugar — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 10:30:41 -0800

What better way to get into the holiday spirit then by Elfing Yourself?! Similar to the website MagMyPic that puts you on the cover of a magazine of your choice, ElfYourself helps you put your head, your mom's head, your friend's head, your dog's head (okay, you catch my drift) on a dancing elf.
Now that you've got your USB Christmas Cake and USB twinkling Christmas tree, why not top it off with a USB Christmas wreath?!
Google rolled out its fair share of neat new services, apps, and features this year. From personalized homepages, Google's My Maps, Google Transit, Goog-411, Google Street View and Google Docs Mobile, which one would you say is your favorite?
This past year has definitely seen its fair share of big tech stories. It feels like yesterday we were lining up outside the Apple store for the highly anticipated iPhone launch! And who can forget the countdown to the ultra chic Leopard OS X operating system? What was the biggest tech news story of 2007?

If you had your hopes set on getting a Kindle this holiday season, I hate to break it to you but you may be outta luck. Not only because they are sold out till after Christmas, but because you may not get wireless connectivity where you live, making your Kindle virtually useless. You better check if the Kindle will work in your area.
With only a few weeks left till Christmas, you may be in need of some last minute gift ideas. If you've been keeping up with my holiday gift guides you'll know all the hottest gadgets this holiday season. Check out my guide to getting your girlfriends holiday gifts.
Well it's about time. Okay, I won't rip into Google for adding this new Gmail feature a little late, but I guess it's better late than never! Geek Tip: Gmail finally gets colored labels.

USB Christmas Wreath: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

GeekSugar — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 06:30:41 -0800

Now that you've got your USB Christmas Cake and USB twinkling Christmas tree, why not top it off with a USB Christmas wreath?! Featured on techfresh, the appropriately named "Xmas Wreath" comes with LED lights in seven different colors-ooo wee! Not to mention a golden star, holly and a red package just for you. What do you think? Only perfect for geeks? Or is it beyond the point of being geek chic? Scroll down to let me know!

Tech News Roundup - Borat’s Internets: £2,497 Per Month

GeekSugar — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:00:18 -0700

The Japanese might have the best broadband in the world but getting online in Kazakhstan can be a bank-breaking experience according to the latest EU report.
Borat’s Broadband: £2,497 Per Month - UK Gizmodo
There was a time in the not-too-distant past when if your apartment, dorm room or palatial mansion smelled like Cheetos, Diet Coke and unwashed laundry, there was simply nothing USB-related you could do about it. USB oil burner threatens everything you hold dear - Engadget
It's official, people are still going bonkers over the iPhone. Even if it's made of fondant. iPhone mania: Sugarcat Cakes make an iPhone good enough to eat - Shiny Shiny
E3 came and went, and while another company announced a "price drop," the Internet-wide speculation of Microsoft doing the same at the big show went unmentioned. Xbox 360 price drop for real this time? - Crave
Those Wiimotes: They're dangerous if you didn't know. TV's, windows, spouses... none are safe from the danger of the flying Wiimote. Nerf Softens Your Nintendo Wii Controller - Switched

Totally Geeky or Geek Chic? Star Wars Flash Drives

GeekSugar — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 07:00:29 -0700

Who better to protect your docs than Star Wars characters like Chewbacca, R2-D2 and Darth Vader? Colette has a collection of Star Wars themed USB flash drives (there's a Stormtropper edition too if that's more your style). The creators are presumably trying to join the other companies that have jumped on the film's 30th Anniversary bandwagon by creating Star Wars stamps, mailboxes, cakes and other paraphernalia. What do you think of these drives? Are they fun or non-functional?

Works for both mac and Windows.

This Week On Geek - Martha Shows Up On Wired With Wii Cake

GeekSugar — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 11:00:57 -0700

Homemaking expert Martha Stewart may not have stripped down like Jenna Fischer for her cover of Wired, but she does get her geek on with a baked-to-perfection Wii cake and by revealing her inner techieness.
For all the iPhone hype the device may be falling behind the too-hot-to-trot Prada phone. Word is, the Prada phone by LG has sold over 300,000 units since its launch in March, while earlier this week AT&T announced it has only activated 146,000 iPhones. Which Do You Prefer: iPhone or Prada Phone?
Designed by Cherif Morsi, the TimeCap hopes to become a burial ritual for the 21st century. The idea is that instead of putting someone’s ashes in an urn, the small USB device holds photos, sound bytes, videos, and any other type of digital media. Love It Or Leave It: TimeCap Digital Urn
Black and white desk top items might be the most obvious and subtle choice, but if you are trying to add some sweet, lovable feeling to your workspace consider a colorful pad. Mouse Pad Love: Pads With A Romantic Flair
While hanging out in Hollywood for the TCA press tour my gal BuzzSugar got a chance to get up close and personal with Microsoft's newly-announced 'Surface' table, which is a multi-touch table that aims to change the way we interact with digital content. Microsoft's 'Surface' Table Explored
In search of your afternoon distraction? Check out Statetris, a free Tetris game based on a map of the United States. Statetris: It's Tetris On A Map Of The US
MSN recently featured an interesting story on the debate of whether or not parents should buy mobile devices for their preteens. The piece lead with a description of Robert, a typical 10-year-old who came home from summer camp and asked his parents for a BlackBerry because one of his counselors had one. Should a 10-Year-Old Own A BlackBerry?

Tech News Roundup - Another Mario Birthday Cake

GeekSugar — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Another Mario-Themed Birthday Cake - Kotaku
iRiver Mplayer: How Mickey Got His Groove Back - UK Gizmodo
iPhone Details Leaked - Switched
Light up your living room with the Pharos Modern Pendant Light - Shiny Shiny
USB flash drive that looks like a lipstick - Techie Diva

Tech News Roundup - Motorized Pink Bunny Slippers

GeekSugar — Mon, 21 May 2007 12:00:16 -0700

Tesla's Motorized Pink Bunny Slippers: The Fast and the Furry-ous - Gizmodo
Microsoft Interns Embrace Their Dorkiness - GiggleSugar
Steinway Lyngdorf’s $150K Model-D Music System - Born Rich
USB Mini Fridge keeps the dorks cool - Engadget
No evidence that wi-fi is bad for your health - Lifehacker
Table top twinkling with the LED coffee table - Shiny Shiny
Play Tom Hanks on your own giant piano - Crave
Will Halo 3 win any new fans? - Destructoid
The Worms Game Cake - Kotaku