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Website of the Day: Lovestagram

Kelly Schwarze — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:50:25 PST

Snap-happy sweethearts, have we got a Valentine's gift for you. Reminiscent of the candy grams once sent to classmates, Lovestagram adds a heart, pink toy camera, or cinnamon candy border to favorite Instagram shots.

Created by Kaitlyn Trigger, who happens to be the longtime love of one of the Instagram founders Mike Kreiger, Lovestagram selects photos you and the Instagram user of your affection have both liked or commented on to use in one of the three borders. The relevant comment that appeared on the original Instagram photo appears with the Lovestagram, as well as a personalized sweet note.

This Weekend: Get Schooled on Science, Thanks to YouTube

Kristy Korcz — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:03:38 PST

YouTube isn't just for watching funny videos about cats, it's also a great place to get educated. No, really! Take SciShow, for example. This channel is dedicated to teaching the masses interesting things about science, computers, and all things geeky, in a highly entertaining way, thanks mostly in part to the adorably nerdy host, Hank.

Get schooled on things like solar energy, mind reading, and Tatooine, both in quick "dose" formats or longer, more involved episodes. Obviously an overachiever, host Hank also gives you the easy-to-digest lowdown on biology on a secondary channel. Classic geek move, right there.

What are some of your favorite educational YouTube channels? Share them with us (so we can get smarter together) in the comments!

Website of the Day: Silicon Valley Ryan Gosling

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 07:11:12 PST

The Hey Girl meme may have been the best thing about 2010 (and let's face it - 2011 as well), but there's a new Hey Girl on the block made just for geek gals like you and me: Silicon Valley Ryan Gosling. This hilarious Tumblr makes me wonder if Ryan actually might know how to code. Talk nerdy to me, Ryan.

Website of the Day: StickyGram

Kristy Korcz — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:21:26 PST

We can't go a single day without firing up our Instagram apps, which makes it a perfect vehicle to document moments in our everyday lives. What to share some of those memories? There are lots of ways to print your Instagram pics, but you can also turn them into magnets with StickyGram and post 'em up on your fridge for a sweet reminder of your favorite images.

A pack of nine Instagram pics will set you back just $15 (including shipping) and could make a lovely gift for friends and family as well. Good magnets are hard to find, so you might as well make your own!

Website of the Day: Apple Storefronts Project

Kristy Korcz — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:41:03 PST

You might not be able to tour every Apple Store on the planet yourself, but with Apple Storefronts Project you can feel like you've been there yourself. This website collects images of every Apple Store ever opened, starting with store numero uno in McLean, VA, which opened on May 19, 2001.

It's amazing to see the stores grow from mall residences to full-on architectural wonders all on their own.

Website of the Day: Drinkify

Kelly Schwarze — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:52:44 PST

Admit it, you've been looking for a way to spice up happy hour. Instead of finding a new, over-priced and crowded hot spot, keep things at home and let your music preferences drive your beverage choices. Drinkify, a new site developed during Boston's recent Music Hack Day, suggests the best drink pairing for your current musical mood.

Enter the musician or band blasting from the stereo and Drinkify provides an adult drink recipe that best matches the tunes, complete with garnish and how the drink should be served. According to Drinkify, Jay-Z is best with gin on the rocks, while Red Bull is required for Justin Bieber (he is underage, after all). Since the site plugs in to Last.fm's API, there is a nearly limitless database of musicians ready for their libation mate. The question of what to serve at this year's holiday party has now been answered, as long as the playlist is settled.

Website of the Day: Can I Stream It?

GeekSugar — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 06:42:41 PDT

Now that we've canceled DVD rentals, cozying up to a particular movie also involves taking the time to find which media site actually streams the flick. Enter CanIStream.It, a search engine that browses the film databases of major online entertainment sources to let you instantly find your streaming options, if any are available.

Use the CanIStream.It service to search the film (TV shows aren't included yet) catalogs of iTunes, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. Find out which viewing format is currently available for the title of choice by clicking on the four options: instant streaming, streaming rental, digital purchase, or DVD/Blu-ray purchase. When a film is available in each category, the site directly links you to the media source, so you can start watching immediately.

Alfred Hitchcock Tells Ghost Stories to Your Halloween Guests

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:54:03 PDT

Happy Halloween! There's nothing like a good ghost story to get you in the mood for All Hallows' Eve, which is why you should have Vintage Horror Sounds' YouTube channel on heavy rotation today. This station lets you listen to Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Ghost Stories For Young People along with other short-but-creepy tales and haunted-house sounds for after-dark fun. Who needs "Thriller" when you can add an old-timey radio twist to your festivities instead?

Remembering Steve: Over One Million Fans' Tributes

Kelly Schwarze — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:11:23 PDT

While many Apple stores were closed earlier today for a private memorial service for employees to honor the life of company founder and former CEO Steve Jobs, Apple updated its website to showcase the messages Apple owners, fans, and the public at large submitted in the wake of the tech innovator's death.

The Remembering Steve page on the Apple website continuously updates letters of remembrance to the technology legend. Over one million people across the world in multiple languages wrote to the Remembering Steve email address to share personal memories of how Steve affected their lives. The notes highlight how lives were changed with the purchase of a first Apple product and gratitude for the creativity and innovation Steve brought to the world.

Website of the Day: Sh*t That Siri Says

GeekSugar — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:50:26 PDT

Forget Sh*t My Dad Says and Damn You Autocorrect (they're so last year), the new jam on the Internet is Sh*t That Siri Says. In honor of the humble virtual assistant coming with your iPhone 4S, this website collects hilarious and witty comebacks to your most out-there and obscene questions. Siri may be a virtual assistant, but it looks like Apple spent a good amount of time brainstorming up all the possible things people could ask of the new software. If you have a few spare minutes, this site is good for a few laughs.