Chrome Niko: Serious Bag For Serious Business


Updated 11/28/11 3:44 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Chrome Niko Camera Bag Review

The holidays are a perfect time to get cozy with your camera. The lights, the food, the weather, all of it makes for an awesome shot at a moment's notice. And if you need a bag that's going to stand the test of time, there's none better than the Chrome Niko Camera Bag ($95) to do the job. Chrome was kind enough to send me this bag to test out, and so far, I don't want to give it up. At first Read more

Chrome Honors Jolly Ol' London in New Bag Series


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Chrome New London City Bags

Cheerio, cycling chaps! Chrome Industries introduced a new city series, giving two of their most popular bags a makeover that embodies that culture of the selected city. With London as the first destination, the Citizen messenger bag ($160) and Yalta backpack ($140) are updated to reflect the "punk, bikes, royalty and tweed" of the British capital. The traditional exterior fabric of each bag is Read more

5 Helpful Google Chrome Tips and Tricks


Updated 09/17/11 11:45 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Google Chrome Browser Tips and Tricks

The newly redesigned Google Chrome browser recently celebrated its second birthday, and is already making moves by taking a big chunk of the browser market share. Are you using Chrome these days? If so, check out these five handy plug-ins, tips, and extensions that will make browsing easier. Read more

Download of the Day: MuteTab


Updated 08/03/11 10:14 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Mute Tabs in Chrome

If you're the type to have multiple tabs open on your Chrome browser (and who isn't?), then you're going to want to download this free extension right away. Called MuteTab, this extension helps you find the tabs that are making noise — whether it be from music, an autoplay video, or an annoying ad ("Congratulations, you've won!") — and lets you shut them down with the click of your mouse. You Read more

Sights From the 2011 Google I/O Developers Conference


Updated 05/12/11 1:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pictures of Google I/O 2011

It was my first time attending the Google I/O conference here in SF, and I was definitely surprised at the interactivity that Google brought to Moscone West. There were apps to try, games to play, and comfy areas to sit and work. There was even a candy bar! Check out some of the interesting and fun stuff I found while cruising the premises. Read more

Google Launching Two Chromebooks on June 15


Updated 05/12/11 9:31 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Google Samsung and Acer ChromeBooks Details

At today's I/O keynote, Google announced two new Chromebooks coming from Samsung and Acer on June 15. These new laptops were born from last year's CR-48 beta edition, and have now evolved into consumer-ready machines with some nice cloud features. Both Chromebooks boot in eight seconds, have built-in WiFi and are 3G-ready (from Verizon), feature automatic updates, and secure log-ins for multiple Read more

Angry Birds Gets Chrome Exclusive Content, Plays Offline


Updated 05/11/11 11:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Angry Birds on the Web For Chrome

During today's Google I/O keynote, Rovio announced that it would be bringing Angry Birds to the web. An exclusive Chrome edition will be available soon in the Chrome web store (which includes Chrome-themed levels), but the best part is — you can play Angry Birds in its entirety offline. Now you'll never get any work done in the office or on the plane. Read more

How to Block Royal Wedding Tweets and Hashtags


Updated 04/29/11 3:21 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Block Twitter Hashtags From Your Twitter Stream

We'll be tweeting, blogging, and live streaming all the royal wedding goodness you can handle here on the Sugar Network, but if you're not interested in getting any royal updates in your Twitter stream, here's a quick solution for you Chrome users. Called Proxlet, this Chrome extension allows you to filter specific hashtags from your stream in Chrome, your iPhone's Twitter app, and even works Read more

Which Web Browser Do You Use?


Updated 03/31/11 3:11 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 5 comments

Which Web Browser Do You Use? 2011-03-29 05:20:21

Last week, Firefox 4 launched with a host of new features and was quickly downloaded by nearly 40 million people and counting. Google's Chrome browser is only two years old, but is already packing a punch with its helpful shortcuts, plug-ins, and more. Safari and IE are classics, and they come preinstalled on Macs and PCs respectively. I've been a Firefox supporter for years, but as Chrome Read more