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Do You Play Games on Your Cell Phone?

GeekSugar — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:41:35 PDT

Love your PSP but resent carrying around an extra device? Sony might be resolving this little problem with its rumored development of a "PlayStation phone," a gaming/cell phone hybrid.

I've been all for all-in-one devices ever since I've known the bliss of having my iPod, cell phone, and mini media center combined on my iPhone. But the real question is, will people shell out for a new cell phone to have integrate a gaming system on it?

I play a lot of gaming apps to pass the time, and it seems like cell phone gaming is pretty low-key, albeit popular (take the president, who famously plays BrickBreaker on his BlackBerry). Do you play games on your cell phone?

Destiny's Child Gets Their Game On

GeekSugar — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:00:40 PDT

Wow, who knew that celebrity video games would become the latest rage? Square-Enix just announced a new cell phone game called 'Destiny's Child Groove," that will apparently keep us jumpin', jumpin', jumpin' all day. Showcased on CrunchGear the game will feature photos of Beyoncé, Kelly and Michelle and include songs like "Survivor," "Bug A Boo," and "Lose My Breath" and my personal favorite, "Say My Name." In "Destiny’s Child Groove," you'll be able to audition to become a backup singer for the group. To play the game you press arrows on the screen which are synchronized to the beat of certain songs. If this game is anything like Dance Dance Revolution, my wildest dreams have come true.

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Daily Tech: Flying Bird Man Admits Video Is a Fake

GeekSugar — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:56:12 PDT

That Birdman video is a total hoax - Newser
Visualizing just how far things are in space - Geekosystem
100 ridiculous cell phone names - BuzzFeed
Quadcopters use GPS to drop delicious taco goodness - Geek.com
5 ways to beat old-school games using the power of math - Cracked
AT&T creates a vibrating steering wheel for GPS instructions - Dvice
In a race against two Batmobiles, who wins? - PopCandy

31 Days of Spring Cleaning: Convert Paper Notes to Digital

Kelly Schwarze — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:02:12 PDT

Neon-colored Post-its all over your workstation certainly may brighten the surroundings, but it's doing nothing for your productivity or organizational skills. Get with the digital jotting and convert the mess of paper stickies ruling your life into neatly organized electronic notes and reminders. Sign up for these apps and websites to stay on your game. And if you really can't let go of the Day-Glo vibe, use their powers for good by crafting a pixelated mural on your wall with the remaining Post-its.

Evernote - Capture an idea online, on your phone, tablet, desktop, basically anywhere, and it will sync with your entire Evernote account. Record in various mediums including voice, photos, texts, you name it.
Simplenote - For collaborating types, choose this app to share brainstorming notes and keep the team spirit going.
Grocery IQ - Build a smart grocery list in this app that will keep you on budget, add more items with the scan of a bar code, organize lists by store, and even download coupons for major savings.
Pinterest - People use Pinterest in all sorts of ways, from a style board to a recipe box. Create boards based on any and every subject on which you've found yourself writing paper notes.
Oh, Don't Forget . . . - You likely keep Post-its around, worried you'll miss an important deadline. Let the magical mind of computers do the worrying for you. Enter a reminder message, and the service will send your cell a text at the time you appointed.

What online source do you use to keep organized?

Savvy Links: Make Your Own Shampoo to Save Money

Emily Co — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:04:58 PST

Make your own shampoo to save money - LearnVest
How your Facebook profile can help you get a job - HuffPost Women
Your cell phone is destroying your body in these ways - The Jane Dough
How to calculate your net worth - Wise Bread
What not to do when you hire a cleaning lady - Corporette
How to save on plumbing costs - Real Simple
Get help filing taxes - AllYou
Find out how you can get paid to play games - Tecca

Gain High Scores For Tetris Fashion

Kelly Schwarze — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:33:03 PST

Looking for a last-minute gift for your cell phone Tetris-addicted sweetie? Leggings of her favorite game may be the winning score. Black Milk Clothing, the folks behind the R2-D2 bathing suit, introduced their latest geek-meets-chic daring design with the Retro Gamer Leggings ($80).

Granted these leggings have to travel across the world from Australia to North America, so they'll make a belated gift. Still, set up the anticipation for fabulous geek gear by sending this photo. We love the look but wonder if they're as great in action as they are perfectly styled on the website. Would you be excited to receive the Tetris leggings or are they a little too literal for your closet?

YouTube Gurus Take Their Business Offline

Jaime Richards — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:05:29 PST

At one point, YouTube beauty videos may have seemed to be just a blip on the radar. But as a group of beauty gurus is proving, there's more to it than creating cute looks on camera. In fact, some are getting into the retail game, launching products as an extenuation of their Internet personas.

Fashion and beauty YouTube stars Elle and Blair Fowler have come out with a line of bedazzled and colorfully decorated line of cell phone and iPad cases for Cellairis, the Elle and Blair Winter collection (starting at $20).
YouTube giant and Lancôme video makeup artist Michelle Phan recently launched her Glamour Eyes Kit ($60) exclusively through Sephora. The limited-edition set includes a five-color palette dubbed Chic by Chelle, an Artliner in Noir, and a Hypnôse Drama Mascara in Excessive Black.
Samantha Chapman of the popular YouTube channel Pixiwoo is now selling a line of color-coded brushes. Made with taklon bristles, Samantha's Real Techniques brushes are shaped to give the wearer a pixel-perfect finish.

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Travel Tips For the Upcoming Holiday Weekend

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:45:22 PST

Traveling this holiday? Christmas Eve falls on a Saturday this year, which makes one big mess at the airport. If you can't take a car or a train, be sure to check out these packing and travel tips to make your life easier while booking flights, getting through security checkpoints, and beyond.

Booking Flights

TripIt - Once signed up for the free service, forward travel confirmation emails to TripIt, which will automatically create a master itinerary of an upcoming trip accessible through the web or a mobile device. The itineraries even include the tidbits we seem to forget like weather updates, local maps, and directions.
Google Flight Search - Book that plane ticket before prices rise any further! Google's flight search engine incorporates travel basics like price point, maximum number of connections, and preferred airline with an easy-to-use interface.
Hotel Tonight - If there are too many relatives in one house, scan the last-minute hotel deals at Hotel Tonight for a chic getaway at a discounted price. Every day three hotels in a city reveal their discounted rates starting at noon, and you then have until 2 a.m. to book the deal and take advantage of a peaceful room.
My TSA - Can homemade fruit cakes go through security? How early should you show up to the airport for a flight on the eve of Thanksgiving? Answer the pressing travel questions that could otherwise cause delays or stress by adding the TSA's free iOS app to your device. The app's airport security line estimator may become the most crucial feature on your phone when planning your airport arrival.
HearPlanet ($3) - Take the time to discover the cultural side of your holiday destination. This interactive app highlights attractions in over 300,000 locations and uses geolocation features so that you don't miss any of the nearby fun, plus it's a great excuse to get out of the house and move around in fresh air.
GasBuddy - Hitting the open road instead of the air? Use the free GasBuddy app to locate the cheapest fuel on the interstate. Show your fellow travelers some love and share the low-price gas station you discover within the app.

Gadget Essentials

iPad or Tablet - If you have the luxury of spending upwards of $500 on a tablet, it's probably the only gadget you'll need to tote during travel season since it can hold your ebooks, surf the Internet, and keep you connected.
eReader - If you're sans tablet, pack up your favorite ereader. Whether it's the latest Kindle or the new Nook Simple Touch, you can read the entire Game of Thrones series without all the paper weight.
Compact laptop - Though the MacBook Air is arguably the most popular lightweight laptop out there, there's plenty of compact PCs and ultrabooks to choose from as well.
Chargers - If you're toting all these gadgets, you're going to (obviously) need some chargers to keep things juiced. Thankfully, many airlines are offering charging stations in the terminal and even seat-side outlets on board, so you can stay 100 percent charged throughout your trip.
Headphones - Keep the roar of 35,000 feet at bay with some nice sound-isolating headphones. If you're going over-the-ear, consider Skullcandy Aviators ($149), which offer great sound and deep bass and are even comfy for those geeks who wear glasses.

Get more tips on how to pack your bag and save some dough after the break.

Lil Gift Guide: Great Gifts For 9-Year-Olds!

Rebecca M Gruber — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 05:53:04 PST

Nine-year-olds are quite the mature bunch! Gifts that let them try to exert their independence are a great bet for this age group.

The Logo Game ($19) is a must have for kids who pay attention to the ads on TV and the products in the grocery store! Fans of Dancing With the Stars or just those who like to dance in their rooms will love playing Just Dance 3 ($30). Consider Life of George ($30) Legos for the modern age. Kids build based on images they see and must snap a photo with an iPhone to see just how accurately they created it. Proving you're never too old to play with remote control cars, Air Hogs Hyperactives ($40) are made for adventurous kids. They may not be old enough for a cell phone yet, but kids will love having their music and games all in one place, and the iPod Touch ($190) does all of that!

Daily Tech: Lisa Kudrow to Host the Webbys

GeekSugar — Thu, 26 May 2011 09:52:29 PDT

Lisa Kudrow will host the 15th-annual Webbys on June 13 - PopCandy
The American Idol "Twitter Curse" wins again - Mashable
'90s video teaches cell phone manners to kids - Urlesque
The coolest laptop customizations - Unplggd
The Pioneer AppRadio will let you use iOS apps in your car - CrunchGear
Will there be a Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy video game? - The Mary Sue