5 Gadgets You Need For Labor Day Weekend


Updated 09/03/11 11:05 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Labor Day BBQ Gadgets

Marking the first appropriate holiday weekend to spend three sleeveless days outdoors, the long Labor Day weekend is sure to be your last hurrah full of sun, fun, and grilled goodies. If you're planning an outdoor cookout, or intend to spend the entire weekend by the pool, you'll need these gadgets to keep you entertained. Read more

Pentax Optio WG-1 Is the Perfect Summer Vacation Companion


Updated 04/22/11 10:53 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Waterproof Digital Camera Pentax Optio WG-1

Need a camera that can take as much of a beating as you can? Consider the Pentax Optio WG-1 ($323) — it could be the perfect outdoor camera for your Summer excursions. Waterproof up to 33 feet, as well as cold-, dust-, shock-, and crush-proof for those of you with butter fingers, the WG-1 comes with a 14MP lens, wide-screen HD video, GPS so you can geo-tag your pics, and front-facing LED lights Read more

Waterproof Cases For Your Laptop or Tablet


Updated 03/27/11 9:22 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Water-Resistant Laptop and iPad Sleeves

It's been gray skies here in San Francisco, which means we've been dodging the downpours and making sure our laptops are covered up on the way to work. If you are similarly waterlogged and are looking for ways to keep your electronics away from the rain, check out some cute water-resistant options to cover up your laptop, iPad, or other tablet! Read more

5 Summer-Ready Gadgets


Updated 07/02/10 3:50 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

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It's official — Summer is finally here! Get outside and celebrate the season, but don't forget to pick up these gadgets that will keep you cool, help you get your groove (and grill) on, and document all the fun you're having. Read more

5 Waterproof Cameras For Your Summer Travels


Updated 07/01/10 11:20 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

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If Summer vacation finds you heading to the beach, the lake, or a river, you can still capture all the memories with a waterproof camera. Totally versatile, these digital cameras are handy to have around all year for their ability to withstand all kinds of elements — including one I like to call the "dropsies." Check out five cameras worthy of a Summer vacation in this slideshow. Read more

Just in Time For Summer: A Waterproof Kindle Case


Updated 06/14/10 8:46 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 3 comments

Waterproof Kindle Case From M-Edge

Heading out for a sunshine-filled vacation this Summer? Your ereader is the perfect companion for lazy days in the sand or by the pool, but as you know, liquid and gadgets don't mix. Don't let the fear of water ruin your outing — grab this M-Edge waterproof ereader case before you go. Unlike other so-called "waterproof cases," the Guardian Kindle Case ($80 for six-inch display models) provides Read more

10 Brilliant Beach-Proof Hair and Makeup Ideas


Updated 06/01/10 12:22 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Beach Proof Makeup

Hitting the beach can be problematic when it comes to your makeup. All the things that are great about the seashore — the sand, the surf, the soft, salty, humid breeze — cause regular beauty products to run, melt, and just plain fail. And that's where these products come in. They're designed to be sweat-proof and waterproof and to keep you pretty. For some brilliant beach-ready finds, just Read more

Protect Yourself From Snow and Rain With Waterproof Makeup


Updated 02/11/10 1:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

How Waterproof Makeup Works

How are you holding up, snow-bogged East Coasters? Over the past few days, it's been wet weather all around, as moderate-to-heavy rain has slammed several other areas throughout the US. Couple that with high winds, and we're talking some serious beauty interference. This is where waterproof makeup comes into play. Often manufactured with special waxes, polymers, or a certain type of dimethicone Read more

The WS80 Waterproof Cam Sorta Replaces the Popular W60


Updated 08/08/09 6:48 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

The New Pentax WS80 Waterproof Camera

Pentax sure made a big splash in the tech world when it debuted its 10-megapixel, 720p recording, 5x optical zoom W60 waterproof camera last year. Till this day, people are still raving about this compact cam that puts some regular point-and-shoot cameras to shame. Well, Pentax has just announced its latest in the waterproof world — the Pentax WS80. At $250, this camera is just shy of being Read more

Wacky Waterproof Gadgets and Accessories


Updated 07/13/09 2:26 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

7 Wacky Waterproof Gadgets and Accessories

Tis' the season for waterproof gear galore. And while some products are beautifully designed and much to be desired, there are those that are a little wacky and wild for our tastes. Whether you're looking for a good laugh, or are wondering what weird gadgets are splish-splash friendly, my slideshow is sure to enlighten even the biggest of geeks. Read more