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Add the PopSugar Network to Your New Yahoo! Homepage!

Molly — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:45:00 -0700

Exciting news - you can now keep up with all the latest and greatest PopSugar Network headlines on the new Yahoo! homepage. Their snazzy new homepage has ways to show off the content from all your favorite sites. If you use Yahoo! as your home base, it's a great way to make sure you don't miss out on all the newest stories, polls, galleries, slideshows, quizzes and the rest of your favorite features from here on the PopSugar Network.

All you have to do is add PopSugar to the new Yahoo! homepage to make it your own!

Daily Tech: Sony Unveils Its New Reader Daily Edition Device

GeekSugar — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:02:53 -0700

Sony has just announced its latest eReader, which features 3G connectivity, no monthly fees, and 2GB of on-board memory - Engadget
Leica will soon be opening its very first retail store in West Palm Beach, FL - CrunchGear
You can now check out the traffic conditions on nonhighway roads by using Google Maps - TechCrunch
Nokia's 5230 smartphone will only cost around $200 and it comes with GPS, 3G, and a 3.2-inch touchscreen - Gizmodo
Yahoo Mail, Messenger, and Search have all received a series of upgrades - Silicon Alley Insider
The new mini tripod by Gorillapod gets taken for a test drive - Wired

Yahoo! Unveils the Widget Channel For Televisions

GeekSugar — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:30:05 -0800

I'm not really a stickler for needing to know what the weather is doing outside at all times. But for those who are (mom and dad listen-up), Yahoo! has designed a Widget Engine that allows TV viewers to access a wide range of information, all from the convenience of their TV screen. During CES last week, Yahoo! showcased the weather widget on a Sharp widget-enabled television. As you can see, a full weather forecast is conveniently displayed to the left of your screen.

These new TV Widgets will allow users to do things like interact with friends, track their stocks or favorite sports teams, or check out the latest news headlines. The Widget Channel was created by Yahoo! and Intel and can work on televisions as well as LCD TV/DVD combinations.

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Regis Explains What a Search Engine Is

GeekSugar — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:55:35 -0700

I always love watching Live With Regis and Kelly, especially when they have their funny host chats, which usually consist of some form of tech talk. So on yesterday's show, when Kelly quizzed Regis on Yahoo!, I was totally surprised that the self-proclaimed technophobe knew what it was!

oneConnect from Yahoo! Now Available for Free on the iPhone

GeekSugar — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:00:09 -0700

Yahoo's free oneConnect mobile device application for the iPhone 3G, iPhone (with the 2.0 software update) and iPod Touch is now available for download from the App Store. Basically if you want to pimp your address book, this App is for you. It will not only give you a full-featured phone book that can integrate all your contacts from your iPhone and social networks, but you can use emoticons, avatars and photos and see what your friends' status is on sites like Facebook, Bebo, and MySpace.

Yahoo Gearing Up to Stream CBS TV Shows

GeekSugar — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:37:26 -0700

If you're already a fan of CBS shows like How I Met Your Mother, CSI, or Late Night With David Letterman, you'll be happy to know that Yahoo has just reached a deal with CBS to stream shows online. . . for free!

No word on when Yahoo TV will start adding shows to its online lineup, but I'm sure it will be in the upcoming weeks. In the meantime, I suggest heading over to Hulu for a huge selection of shows that you can watch in their entirety, and yes - for free!

Yahoo! To Introduce Voice Enabled Search

GeekSugar — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:01:24 -0700

Yahoo! is set to launch to a voice-activated search service for cell phone users called oneSearch. Basically if you need to access a search engine like Google or Yahoo! search you can say it into your phone and then say a command for what you would like to search the web for. Yahoo! has already joined forces with dozens of operators around the world to reach a possible 600 million people with web-enabled phones. I can't say I'm a big fan of voice-activated services as it is. . . Let's just hope oneSearch will be fast and accurate, as the thought of repeating myself 10 times pains me!

What Search Page Appeals To You the Most?

GeekSugar — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:33:44 -0800

With a handful of decent search sites out there, I often wonder what criteria people follow when selecting their search engine of choice. GiggleSugar and I were both in agreeance that we like the simplicity of Google's page and prefer it over ad and link-filled sites like Yahoo!, AOL, and MSN. However, I did happen to show her my pimped out iGoogle page, which is jam packed with gadgets and applications - and bright colors, naturally. But for some reason, since they are all features approved and selected by me (minus any ads), I like it just as much as the basic Google search page. What do you think? Is simpler always better or do you like checking out what the main site has to offer?

Spread the Word About Sugar on Yahoo! Buzz

GeekSugar — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:20:37 -0800

If you’re an avid Yahoo! user, you've probably noticed a few new attractions on your homepage - including the very cool Yahoo! Buzz. This fun new feature highlights the most popular stories on the web at any given moment, as determined by people like you and me. The Sugar Network is honored to be one of 100+ publishers of top online content selected to be part of Yahoo! Buzz’s launch. Translation: We need your help to spread the word!

Wondering how Yahoo! Buzz works? A story's Buzz Score is based on your votes, searches and emails. The more a story's Buzz Score increases, the better chance it will appear on Yahoo!'s homepage. So if you see cool content on Sugar that you want to share with the world, just click the "Buzz up!" button at the bottom of the page and that story will get moved up in the site's rankings. If you’re already a Yahoo! user you don’t have to do anything else to vote. . . and if you aren’t, you’ll need to register with Yahoo! before getting your Buzz-on.

Do You Still Yahoo?

GeekSugar — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:00:54 -0800

The geek world has been anxiously awaiting the verdict on whether Microsoft, which placed an unsolicited 44.6 billion dollar bid on Yahoo! last week, will actually acquire the struggling company (the latest: Google is mulling how they can help Yahoo, since Microsoft's bid can turn into a hostile takeover if they resist).

Such big news is actually underwhelming - Yahoo and Microsoft are two companies fighting to stay relevant. Though I remember back in the day when everyone and their mother used Yahoo as their primary search engine-those days are long gone. It's no surprise Yahoo was suffering, what with Google's search engine behemoth and Yahoo's other services, like instant messaging and music (which shut down yesterday), long ago eclipsed by other services. But it can't be completely unused, so I ask you: Whether it's for Internet searching, IMing, or anything else, do you Yahoo?