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Foursquare Finds Top 10 Cities For Romance

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:27:35 PST

Valentine's Day is a day away and amore is in the air. If you've set up a geek-filled date for your one and only, congrats on planning ahead. If not, well, you could always wander the streets of these US cities that were found to be the most romantic in the country. Foursquare studied 1.5 billion check-ins and determined which cities were the most romantic, based on check-ins to places deemed "romantic" for couples, like French restaurants, wine bars, flower shops, and lingerie boutiques. Ooh la la. Check out the list and get to road-tripping tomorrow!

Lake Buena Vista, FL.
Napa, CA.
Venice, CA.
Saint Louis, MO.
New York, NY.
San Francisco, CA.
Reston, VA.
Beverly Hills, CA.
Myrtle Beach, SC.
Key West, FL.

Want to see the locations you should stay away from this Valentine's Day? Then just read more.

Do You Go Through a Tech "Honeymoon Phase"?

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:05:12 PST

According to a new study, 68 percent of new tablet owners spend more time getting to know their new gadget than getting it on with their significant other during the first few months of ownership. This "honeymoon phase" could be attributed to the fact that tablets are super portable and easy to use in multiple areas of the home, including the bedroom. Of course, tech overload in the boudoir isn't exactly a new concept. In fact, 10 percent of people check texts during sex. Now that's addiction.

Getting the hang of a new gadget is fun, but it shouldn't be done at the expense of your sex life, your family, or even your friends. If you do tend to get caught up in the excitement of a new toy and ignore the world around you, maybe it's time for a tech intervention. Tell us - do you go through a tech "honeymoon phase" when you purchase a new gadget?

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Your Geeky Guide to Valentine's Day Bliss

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:30:20 PST

Got a hot date this Valentine's Day? Make sure things go silky smooth with our guide to date planning, gifting, and of course, execution.

5 Facts About Love in the Age of Tech

Kristy Korcz — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:41:36 PST

Dating in the age of technology can be tricky, but just how do women and men feel about digital dating? You may have shied away from the online dating pool, but then you might be missing out on a whole new dating world. Check out these interesting facts about digital dating, and don't forget to catch up on all the tech dating advice we have to offer!

Watch Out For Fraud When Trying to Score a Date Online

Kristy Korcz — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:12:16 PST

There are lots of ways to find your geeky love match online, but as they say on The Bachelor, not all online daters are there for the right reasons. According to a new report, online dating fraud rose 150 percent in 2011, making Internet dating sites a hotbed for fraudulent links and phishing scams.

With over three percent of interactions being of fraudulent nature - including those misrepresenting themselves to get personal information via links or spamming - how are you supposed to tell who is genuine and who isn't? I mean, you're there to meet new people, right? Some red flags to consider are the use of the word "love" early on in correspondence, someone urging you to take messaging off-site to email or Facebook (where hackers have easier access to your personal information), and weird syntax and language discrepancies. Basically, if their message sounds like one you might find in your spam folder, keep your guard up.

Of course, the only way you'll really be able to tell if someone is really into you, or if you're flirting with disaster, is to trust your gut instincts. If something doesn't feel right, it probably isn't.

13 Geekiest Pickup Lines

Kristy Korcz — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:05:16 PST

Geeks are generally stereotyped as socially awkward with an inability to strike up a conversation with the opposite sex. These 13 geekiest pickup lines, compiled from McSweeney's Ineffective Pickup Lines For the Modern Internet Persona and our GeekSugar community, might just prove that fact. Pro tip: you might not want to use these when trying to score a Valentine's Day date.

Have you ever heard a totally geeky pickup line at a tech conference, geek convention, or meet-up? Share them with us in the comments!

"Do you come here often? I do. I’m the Foursquare mayor, actually, which means I come here more than anyone else. That reminds me, I need to check in . . . "
"My Klout score is an 83, which makes me a Thought Leader. There’s a lot of pressure to stay relevant and forward thinking, when you’re that influential. A few subpar tweets and I could be downgraded to Specialist. I mean, not that there’s anything wrong with being a Specialist . . . You’re not a Specialist, are you?"
"My US Alexa ranking is 22K, which is fairly impressive for a blog about soft cheeses. It’s not always smooth sailing, though. It can be difficult coming up with compelling content. Brie sort of loses its luster after a few years, you know?"

Check out the GeekSugar Community's favorite science-loving pickup lines after the break.

50 Geeky Date Ideas For Valentine's Day (and Beyond)

GeekSugar — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:30:10 PST

Coming up short for Valentine's Day date ideas? If you and your sweetheart are more of the geeky persuasion, simply hitting up an overpriced restaurant just won't cut it. We brainstormed 50 date ideas that incorporate science, tech, and video games, for a special Valentine's eve. But don't limit yourself - tackle these date ideas all year!

Bundle up, pack a dinner picnic, and head to the park for some stargazing.
Watch Contact (for the millionth time).
Go to a science museum.
Hit the natural history museum and check out your favorite dino bones.
Go retro - grab a roll of quarters, a slice or two, and hit the pizza parlor arcade.
Build your own planetarium with glow-in-the-dark stickers.
Catch up with the Doctor Who craze by watching the series from the beginning.
Throw a Star Wars party for two.
Whip up a batch of Cloud 9 mojitos (complete with mason jar glasses) and have a Battlestar Galactica marathon.
Visit Nerdy Day Trips and find geeky stuff to do near you.
Go to the planetarium.
Take a dream vacay to the Hobbit Hotel in New Zealand.
Spend a few romantic nights in the Hobbit House of Montana.
Visit the actual Lord of the Rings movie set.
Travel to the Chott el Djerid salt lakes in Tunisia, which were transformed into Luke Skywalker's home on Tatooine.

See the rest of the list after the break!

Where Are All the Single Geeks? 5 Places You Might Find Them

GeekSugar — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:18:03 PST

In my social circle, I hear the same question often: "Where are all the single geek boys?" If you're a single gal, you may be asking yourself the same, so I'm taking a stab at playing matchmaker. Below, you'll find five possible places to uncover scores of single geeks, hopefully bringing your dating search to an end. By the way, you can still leave your other tech-related questions on our Facebook page, in the comments, or in our Ask a Geek Girl group to get the answers you need!

Online - According to new research, 66 percent of Gen-Y daters know someone who found love online, and there are lots of places to look. From Cupidtino to DateCraft (the insanely popular World of Warcraft dating site), you're sure to find that special geek wandering the Internet. You may even stumble upon a geek worth talking to in forums and comment sections on your favorite websites. Keep your eyes peeled - they're out there.
Sunnyvale, CA - OKCupid's recent Valentine's Day poll shows that there are more eligible geeky bachelors in Sunnyvale, CA, than anywhere else in the country. It's in the heart of sunny Silicon Valley, so if you're ready to settle down with a hard-working software engineer, tech expert, or entrepreneur, then head west my friends. You may also get a good tan in the process.

See the rest of the list when you read more.

68 Geeky Dating Tips, Facts, and Insights to Help You Navigate 2012

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:30:08 PST

Dating is hard, but these 68 dating tips, facts, and insights may make it easier to navigate. Especially helpful in the weeks leading up to Valentine's Day, these facts about where you're most likely to find a nice geek to date to how technology is affecting the way we look at relationships, get ready big year of dating wins (and fails) ahead.

Passwords: the Promise Rings of a Digital Generation

Kelly Schwarze — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:11:18 PST

Once you've gotten to a comfortable point in a romantic relationship, how do you recognize mutual trust and respect for one another? With our private lives stored within emails, Facebook photos, and Netflix queue preferences, many young couples now see the final pillar in solidifying trust in a relationship is sharing the password into a partner's virtual world.

The New York Times recently profiled what they see as a growing trend of teenagers showing their security in a relationship by sharing the passwords for email, Facebook, instant messenger accounts, even their phone with a girlfriend, boyfriend, or close friend. It's easy to get lost in the euphoria of a new love, believing they should be privy to your every digital thought. The hindsight of a relationship gone sour suggests that sharing a password can lead to a slippery slope where the no-longer-significant other has access to potentially embarrassing information on the former love.

If you've had either a positive or negative experience with sharing passwords in the past, chime in with your thoughts in the comments.