Google+ Adds YouTube Integration


Updated 11/04/11 6:06 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Google+ Gets YouTube Streaming

Google finally rolled out YouTube integration to Google+ today, allowing users to search and watch videos without leaving the Google+ platform. You'll notice the new YouTube branded tab on the right side of your Google+ homescreen, which, when selected, brings up a search bar for you to enter your query. Once you enter a search, a video player pops up with a playlist of videos related to your Read more

10 Tots With Above-Average Talent


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World's Most Talented Kids

While most tots are mastering the art of eating with a fork and playing with blocks, some especially gifted kids are already singing, dancing, and painting their little hearts out. All parents think their lil ones are special, but some children have gifts that are truly remarkable. Thanks to the reach of the Internet, these pint-sized prodigies aren't just performing into a void, and some of them Read more

10 of YouTube's Wackiest Beauty Videos


Updated 07/20/11 6:52 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

10 Wacky YouTube Beauty Tutorials

When you're watching a beauty tutorial on YouTube, there are a few things you can expect: product shout-outs, detailed instructions, and a lot of enthusiasm from the person in front of the camera. What you might not expect is a Michael Jackson tribute, killer unicorns, and Human Centipede makeup. From the wacky but sweet to the outright bizarre, here are 10 of the web's least expected beauty Read more

In Her Shoes: Secrets to Being Michelle Phan, YouTube Star


Updated 07/13/11 7:27 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Who Is Michelle Phan?

I'm sure the ultimate dream job for many girls may be to play with makeup all the time, which is what Michelle Phan, the YouTube beauty guru, gets to do on a daily basis. With over 400 million views on her YouTube videos, Michelle's success on the streaming video platform has led to all sorts of amazing opportunities such as becoming Lancôme's video makeup artist, launching IQQU, her own skin Read more

5 YouTube Stars We Love


Updated 02/14/11 9:28 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

5 YouTube Stars to Watch

Happy Valentine's Day! Today and throughout the week, we'll be sharing with you all of our favorite people during our annual "Geeks We Love" series. I'm sure you spend as much time on YouTube as I do (probably more?), so it's only appropriate that we spread the love by telling you about five of our favorite YouTube stars. All of them are great in their own way, but one common trait they all Read more

13 Facts About the Internet in 2010


Updated 02/12/11 2:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Facts About the Internet

The world wide web is a huge place, and it's growing every year. Based on data compiled by Focus research firm, 2010 was huge for emails, Facebook, YouTube videos, and spam. Oh, spam. Check out these fascinating facts about what the Internet has been up to in the past year, and get ready for your mind to be blown. Read more

5 Great Places to Find Online Videos For Kids


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Online Video Sites For Kids

Oh baby it's a wild world online! Every mom has heard the stories about kids wandering onto unsavory sites, but you never think you have to worry about preschoolers. My kids and I have taken to playing with our new Apple TV at the end of the day. We make a game out of searching YouTube for videos of our favorite characters, but our game came to a quick end the other night when my older son Read more

Breaking Down Google TV, Hulu Plus, Apple TV, and Leanback


Updated 09/07/10 8:40 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Google TV vs. YouTube Leanback vs. Hulu Plus vs. Apple TV

There've been a number of Internet TV services popping up over the past year, and a crowded space can get confusing. If you're wondering what the difference is between Google TV and Apple TV, or want the lowdown on Hulu Plus and YouTube's new Leanback, you've come to the right place. Here, you'll find the outstanding features of each service, and why you'll want to dive in. Read more

7 Tips and Tricks For Using YouTube


Updated 08/28/09 1:20 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

7 Tips and Tricks When Using YouTube

When I need to search for something on the Internet, I use Google. And when I need to find a video, my first stop is always YouTube. There are not only millions of people watching videos on YouTube everyday, but hundreds of thousands of YouTube videos are being uploaded daily as well — that's a ton of people creating and watching a ton of videos! So if you love YouTube as much as me, here are Read more

Virgin America's New Inflight WiFi and YouTube Live Event


Updated 11/24/08 1:01 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Virgin America's New Inflight WiFi and YouTube Live Event

OK, I promised you a full recap about my event-filled Saturday — the flight, the WiFi test drive, and the YouTube Live Event — and here it is! Testing out Virgin America's first WiFi enabled plane with Gogo Inflight Internet among other tech enthusiasts was a rush in itself, but heading to the first official YouTube Live event here in San Francisco was icing on the cake to a spectacular day. Read more