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Legit Headphones or Barbie Accessory?

GeekSugar — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 07:00:02 -0700

When I first saw these Grande Headphones by Dooby, I was like - you've got to be kidding me! At first glance I couldn't tell if they were actually for adults or just some kind of toy, but then I realized that they are the real deal after checking them out on Urban Outfitters.com. I guess if you're a total Miami Vice/fluorescent loving retro-chic diva, you may be able to sport these $70 oversized headphones in style. I'd say a must have for roller-skating down Venice Beach!

Boost Mobile Does It Again With an Uncanny Commercial

GeekSugar — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:00:47 -0700

Boost Mobile is back with another one of their eyebrow raising commercials, which is a part of their Unwronged video series. It wasn't too long ago I was pointing out the strangeness of the last TV ad, and now the cell phone company is back with this interesting number. Promoting their $50 a month unlimited plan, which is free from hidden fees, these commercials may be just what society needs right now - a good phone deal and some wacky entertainment.

The Boost Mobile Armpit Hair Commercial: Huh?

GeekSugar — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:32:45 -0800

I get the main point of this commercial: that it's wrong for cell phone companies to charge hidden fees, sure. But why exactly is waist-length female armpit hair used to make this point? Are we supposed to be grossed out? Think it's "wrong," like the woman asks? I just think it's weird. Of course, it's not my first time being completely flummoxed by a tech ad.

How To Make Your Own Battery-Pack And Recharger

GeekSugar — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 13:02:29 -0800

If you're in the mood for a geeky project, you can purchase a kit that includes all the electronic parts necessary to build your own MintyBoost: a small and simple (but very powerful) USB charger for your iPod (or other MP3 player), camera, cell phone, and any other gadget you can plug into a USB port to charge.

This project is suitable for beginners, some soldering tools are necessary but even if you've never soldered before it should be pretty easy. When you're done, the charger circuitry and 2 AA batteries fit into an Altoids gum tin, and will run your iPod for hours. You can use rechargable batteries too. What's this all about? read more

The kit, $19.50, has been tested and works with: iPod nano/mini/photo/video/shuffle, Blackberry, iPaq, LuxPro Tangent, Rio Carbon and Samsung T809. Apparently, if you get the right cord set up, you also use it for your Nintendo DS.

For more info, check out the Minty Boost website.

Gadgets Galore? Get an Eight Piece Case Set

GeekSugar — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:00:38 -0700

I'm all about matching bags, but this limited edition mobile device case collection by Claw Money and Boost is a sight for sore eyes if you ask me! And since when was it OK to label bags, especially a regular duffle bag, a device bag?! Is there proper padding in each one? I highly doubt it. If you look closely you'll notice three small cases to the left that are said to fit cell phones or your iPod, but I was so distracted by the other bags, I hardly noticed them! Separately, they may work, but as a set? They are a gadget girl's nightmare!

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Website of the Day: Learn Something New Every Day

GeekSugar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:15:37 -0800

I've already confessed my love for mood-boosting sites and sites that deliver daily doses of awesomeness, so it's natural that I'm loving this site from the UK, Learn Something Every Day.

Each day features a new fun fact illustrated on a bright background. For example: "The film Titanic cost more than the Titanic itself," and, "Penguins are able to jump two meters high."

You can submit your own fun facts to the site, too. They doesn't make a claim to validate each fact selected, though most seem believable - I just love the site's simple design, bright colors, and entertainment value. Plus, who doesn't like amassing random fun facts to impress your friends?

Do you have an interesting website you want to share? Join the Website of the Day group where you can post your favorite website! And you never know, it could be featured on GeekSugar! Here's a detailed guide to posting questions or posts to groups if you are new to the PopSugar Community.

Daily Tech: Apple Releases Some Redesigned Goodies

GeekSugar — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:15:21 -0700

Apple has redesigned the iMac and 13-inch MacBook and spiced up the Mac Mini - Apple
The Beatles have helped boost the music video-game industry - Reuters
Barnes & Noble expected to unveil reader - AP
Droid lacks Apple's secret weapon . . . iTunes - CNET
Google tweaks Voice to keep voicemail out of search results - PC World
Can you read your robot's emotional state? - Crave
Why not carve a geeked-out pumpkin? - Unplggd

Nintendo Says It Will Boost Wii Production

GeekSugar — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:00:17 -0700

I still get a few e-mails a week from readers who are still desperately seeking a Wii. "Where can I get one," they ask. "I've been looking all over!" The craze seems to have died down in San Francisco, most shops get weekly shippings and so long as you call in advance, there is usually a supply. Such is not the case, however, throughout the whole US and clearly, there are many people still wishing and hoping they will get their hands on a Wii soon.

The good news is, Nintendo's president has announced the shortage of the hit Wii game machine was "abnormal," and promised production was being boosted to increase deliveries by next month.

"We must do our best to fix this abnormal lack of stock," Nintendo President Satoru Iwata told the Associated Press. "We have not been able to properly foresee demand."

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HP Keeps the Netbook Train Moving With Two New Minis

GeekSugar — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:33:12 -0700

Computers are totally fashionable, folks. Vivienne Tam impressed us all with her chic new HP digital clutch design at this year's Fashion Week, but HP couldn't get enough and debuted two more sleek and stylish Minis this week for you to drool over.

The HP Mini 110 (due out Sept. 23) has had a makeover by artist and designer Tord Boontje, and comes with 15 custom wallpapers, screensavers, and desktop themes all designed by Tord himself, while the Mini 311 ($329) has the classic swirls from the 10-inch Mini 1000 we all know and love, but in crisp, snowy white. The 311 got a screen and graphics boost as well, coming in with a HD 11.6 inch display and an upgraded NVIDIA ION graphics card.

Robot Chicken Meets Mario Kart For an Edgy Skit

GeekSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:30:33 -0700

What happens when the sometimes-sick humor of Seth Green's Robot Chicken capitalizes on the relentlessly wholesome game play of Mario Kart? Let's just say that sweet little Toad's driving skills are milked for all they're worth, not to mention innovative uses of the turtle shells and boosts.