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Where My Ladies At: "Female Friendly" iPhone Apps!

GeekSugar — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:02:10 -0700

No matter how you want to slice it or dice it, at the end of the day, there are some things that women experience (ahem - menstrual cycles, pregnancy) that men will never have to endure in their lifetime. I've already touched on all my fave iPhone games and essential iPhone apps, but now it's time to round up the apps out there that are just for the ladies. So men, enter this slideshow at your own risk and ladies, you can find all these awesome apps in the iTunes App Store!

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The Female Robot by Tomotaka Takahashi

GeekSugar — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 09:00:59 -0700

I present to you the FT female robot, measuring just over a foot tall and containing twenty-three motors and two gyroscopes. As a result of Tomotaka Takahashi's desire to create a female type robot, he spent a year developing a robot with feminine features. Featured on SCI FI Tech, the FT's parts were specifically designed to showcase a lean, feminine body line. Wondering how she works? The FT robot is controlled by an onboard computer which allows the robot to move gracefully. Takahashi even consulted with professional fashion models to make the FT’s movements more lifelike. There are currently only two FT robots in the world, although one will be sold by auction, starting at...get this...$300,000. Takahashi believes that half of all robots in the near future will be "female," so I'm sure he'll be keeping the second one for himself as a prototype. For more info, click here.

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Who Was Your Favorite Female Geek of 2007?

GeekSugar — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:00:07 -0800

Yesterday I kicked off my 2007 best of polls by asking you what your fave new Apple product was of 2007. Today I've put together some of the hottest and most popular female geeks of '07 including Mary Lynn Rajskub, Jenna Fischer, Tina Fey and Kristen Bell. Not only did they grace the covers of our favorite geek magazines but they proved in more ways than one that they are true geeks at heart. Who was your fave? Scroll down to leave your answer!

Blake Lively Gets Some One-on-One Help at the Apple Store

GeekSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:33:00 -0800

Celebs like Kristen Stewart and Paris Hilton like to hit up the Apple store for all of their tech needs, but which famous females have been caught asking for some Apple assistance in the pristine retail store?

Well we've already spotted Rachel McAdams and Elle Macpherson utilizing the Apple stores' staff and services and now we can add the star of Gossip Girl - Blake Lively - to the list! This pic was taken last Saturday when Blake attended the grand opening of Apple's Upper West Side store. Maybe she was doing some early holiday shopping?

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Google's Marissa Mayer Is One of Glamour's Women of the Year

GeekSugar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:47:25 -0800

At just 34-years-old, as Google's vice president, search and user experience, Marissa Mayer, will soon be celebrating her 10-year Google anniversary. Being the very first female engineer to be hired by the search engine company way back in 1999, Mayer climbed her way to the top and is now a very prominent figure at Google, which now employs over 19,000 people worldwide.

This month, Glamour Magazine is honoring Mayer with a Woman of the Year award. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and 2002 Woman of the Year explains why Mayer was selected for this award:

"She has been a powerhouse of creativity and business acumen for one of the world’s most innovative companies. Marissa Mayer is leading the way in keeping America number one."

A very deserving recipient indeed - smart, geeky, and not to mention, incredibly stylish!

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Tech Dating 101: He's Got a Ton of Female Contacts

GeekSugar — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:48:17 -0700

So we'll say that your date left his phone on the dinner table as he ran to the bathroom before the check came, and the snooper that you are couldn't keep from getting your eyeballs on his contact list. And guess what? He's got a large number of female numbers stashed in his cell. Should you be worried? That's what we'll figure out on this edition of Tech Dating 101.

First of all, what are you doing pilfering through your date's cell phone? Snoopers never win my friends. But if you are legitimately worried about whether or not he's a player, I've got a few options on how to figure the situation out without looking like the jealous type. Find out more when you read more.

Ask yourself: What does he do for a living? If your date is in PR, marketing, or any type or advertising, he's going to have a lot of entries, female and male. Don't judge the contact list by its cover.
Watch a wandering eye: If your guy is on a date with you and is constantly checking out other scenery, he's probably just not that into you.
Go with your gut: If you have a gut reaction after seeing the male-to-female ratio that says this dude is a player, then go with it. Sometimes, listening to the little voice inside that's telling you to run away is the one you should obey. Never mind the fact that he's drop-dead gorgeous, just run.
Wait it out: If you're having a good time and aren't looking to marry the guy (well, not yet anyway), then maybe you should go on a couple more dates before you start worrying about how many contacts he has on his email list. Just sayin.

Tech Dating 101: I Like Him, I Hate His Video-Game Obsession

GeekSugar — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:13:52 -0700

In our Tech Dating 101 series, we've already tackled issues surrounding the nude photos you found on his laptop, his female-dominated address book, and his annoying CrackBerry addiction. But what's a girl to do when he just can't get enough of his video games? OK, I know I'm probably not the best person to answer this, but I can give you a few pointers on how to deal.

There are a few variables to take into consideration here. Find out what they are when you read more.

Variables like how long you've been together, if he still makes you feel loved and appreciated, or if he just wants you to join him in a quick round of Mario Kart on a Saturday night. But if he's blowing you off to stay at home and play World of Warcraft 24/7, or is actually losing sleep or missing work because of his gaming habits, then he may be a video-game addict who needs some professional help. Overall, if he's just a casual gamer, you may just have to give in and befriend the Xbox controller after all.

Do you have a Love 2.0 questioned you want answered? Join the Tech Dating 101 because we understand that love and dating are stressful, and the Internet and social networking sites can just make things worse. You never know, your question 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.

Guess the Tech Talker

GeekSugar — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:00:19 -0800

This famous female tennis player had the following to say about technology in this month's issue of Self:

"I'm addicted to my BlackBerry, but usually I don't keep up with new gadgets. I have the most ancient iPod in the country."

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Pepsi Apologizes For "Scoring" iPhone App Via Twitter

GeekSugar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:44:00 -0700

I don't necessarily consider myself a feminist, but I know a sexist product when I see one. Remember the Slide to Unlock tee or the stripper pole Wii game? Yeah, those were awesome.

So when I heard about Pepsi's Amp Up Before You Score App that hit iTunes this week, I had to chuckle. I knew it was only a matter of time before the backlash hit - and oh, the backlash did in fact, hit. The app, which is meant to help you "score" with women, categorizes women into different types, and provides pickup lines, tips, and insights to each type - from sporty girls to cougars - and even provides a note section where you can list your successful hookups with names (and whatever details you can remember) so you can brag to your friends later.

Not surprisingly, Pepsi Amp issued an apology on their Twitter account, but have yet to pull the app from iTunes. I'm glad that Pepsi sees the error of its ways, however, maybe it's just me, but doesn't the female public as a whole deserve an apology that consists of more than 140 characters?

Modern Day Notecards Featuring Subtle Geeky One-Liners

GeekSugar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:33:41 -0700

Well color me geeky happy - who needs Tech Dating tips when cards like this exist?! Call me old-fashioned, but I just love cute geek-inspired cards.

Even if he didn't friend me on Facebook, waited longer than three days to call after our first date, or has a ton of female contacts, I'd still let one of these irritating tech-behaviors slide if he slipped one of these flirtatious letterpress cards ($7 for a set of six) in the mail. And if your eyes are as bad as mine, the pink one reads "Google Me" while the brown one reads "Why don't you tweet me sometime."