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Beginner's Luck: Hilarious First Camera Pics Exposed

GeekSugar — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 13:00:00 PDT

Too funny! Gizmodo officially gets the award for bringing me to a ROTFL state after I read about their Google Images search experiment. If you type in "DSC00001.jpg" in Google images, you'll get a sneak peek at the first image that people took with their brand new digital cameras...and what a sneak peek it is! Just my luck that my google search didn't turn up the same brand of random risqué pictures, but as you can see below, there were a few scandalous images.

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GeekSugar — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:32:05 PST

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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!

Gift Ideas For Your FWB

Lizzie Fuhr — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:00:49 PST

If you've been involved in a friends with benefits relationship for a few months, maybe you're considering getting your dude a gift for the holidays. Be prepared that there might not be a present under your tree from your FWB, but that's no reason not to spread the holiday spirit with a thoughtful gift. The best thing to keep in mind when shopping? Make sure the gift is fun and simple. Anything too over the top may give your FWB the wrong idea, or put you in an awkward position warranting a conversation about the nature of your "situation."

Always remember that a little humor goes a long way. Any fun graphic tee would be a great hit for a FWB. If your friend has a funny bone, or love of SNL, this SNL More Cowbell Walken T-Shirt ($26), paying homage to the great skit with Will Ferrell and Christopher Walken, will make him crack up. If your FWB is a superhero movie buff, he'll love the Batman Collection: Four Film Favorites ($15), equipped with four of the best Batman movies ever.

The biography of Steve Jobs is a perfect choice for your tech-loving lover. The book is based on more than 40 interviews with the late cofounder of Apple. A simple and thoughtful gift for a music lover is a "http://www.allposters.com/-st/College-Music-Posters_c79500_.htm?AID=1808260101/">poster of his favorite artist or band.

Maybe your hook-up buddy has a little bit of wild side? An awesome Hardwood Spartan Swiss Army Knife ($39) has all of the things he'll need whether he's out camping in the wilderness, or needing to open a bottle of beer at your favorite bar. It's a little bit on the pricier side, but if your dude is into a solid craft beer, he'll love this awesome Beer Making Kit ($65). It comes will all the ingredients you need to create a home brew in your kitchen. Who knows? Maybe you'll get to taste the delicious benefits of his beer-making labor.

And if all else fails, you can never go wrong with some quality gear from his favorite team. This San Francisco 49ers Sideline Hat ($25) is a different looking design that will help him show his support, while remaining stylish. Any other great gift ideas for a FWB? Share in the comments below!

Video of the Day: Webcam 101 For Seniors

Kristy Korcz — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:40:29 PDT

If you've ever wondered what your grandparents might look like if they tried to figure out how to use their new webcam without you, look no further. This video of two adorable seniors, who just want to take a few pics of themselves, will definitely put a smile on your face this Friday.

90210 "Benefit of the Doubt": Most Scandalous Moments

Rose Curiel — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 07:47:26 PDT

Life has a funny way of working itself out for the 90210 kids, who seem to fall face first into money and fame. Between Liam landing a modeling gig without so much as trying, and Dixon magically booking a guest spot on Billy Bush's radio shows, it was just another typical week in Beverly Hills. Even the blacklisted Adrianna found herself back in the limelight after a long hiatus from performing.

Annie's luck is also looking up when she finds a wealthy, new friend - or is he a client? Let's discuss when you keep reading

FML, OMG, WTF: Sites That Curse People, Technology, and Life

Anna Monette Roberts — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:13:34 PDT

You can't take life too seriously, so why not publish your humiliating, embarrassing, or hilarious situations on the world wide web? We've gathered these seven sites for your pure enjoyment. Tell us which is your favorite or share one that's worth checking out.

Lil Links: Carla Bruni Misses Her Prepregnancy Vices

LilSugar — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 03:05:44 PDT

Carla Bruni can't wait to return to her prebaby habits - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Are your kids eating these BPA-laden canned foods? - The Stir
Do parents need to protect their kids from Ben and Jerry's new flavor? - Momformation
David Arquette plays tooth fairy for Coco - Celebrity Baby Blog
Bethenny Frankel's body secret: fast yoga - Health
Doctors are urging pregnant women to get the flu shot this year - FitPregnancy
One family's tech detox diet - Parenting
25 funny quotes from delivery room dads - Babble
Kids fighting in cages is a sport? - Yahoo! Shine
3 ways to give back to your child's school - Cool Mom Picks

The Anatomy of a Scam Email

LearnVest — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:15:00 PDT

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy!

This morning, I received an email from my first cousin telling me she was in dire straits and needed me to send her money to rescue her. Although the email was signed with her name and contained her normal email signature, it was a scam.

She confirmed this through a follow-up email a few hours later telling everyone to disregard her plea for help. So you never fall for a hacker trap like this, check out the email-and the warning signs that it’s not real:

1. I Was BCCed

Immediately, be suspicious of any seemingly personal email that’s not actually sent to you but rather to many people using the BCC option.

2. It Didn’t Even Say My Name

After all, if she really were going to ask me for help, I’d hope that she’d at least address the email to me. You don’t ask for emergency money to be wired to you in a generic email.

Read on for more clues to figuring out what a scam email looks like.

Seniors and Technology: By the Numbers

Kristy Korcz — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 02:10:53 PDT

While some seniors in your family could serve as fodder for our Funny Family Tech Stories group, other members of the older population have a great relationship with technology. A recent report from Mashable shows that baby boomers are becoming increasingly tech savvy - wielding smartphones, surfing the web, even engaging in social media. Do your grandparents "get" technology? Check out some interesting new facts on seniors and tech, and don't forget to leave your funny family stories here; you may see them on GeekSugar's homepage!