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Geek Tip: Shop the Google Store For Google-Branded Swag

GeekSugar — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:30:39 -0700

Who knew? Google has been hiding an online store full of Google-stamped accessories and I, the online shopping maven, didn't even realize.

Some stuff makes perfect sense - mugs, cell phone holders, mouse pads, but other stuff is more curious (lava lamps? Huh?). It's more novelty store full of the Google label than anything, but I appreciate it just the same.

I'll probably pick out a few things for myself, so I'll think of them every time I stock up.

The Wannabe Google Store

GeekSugar — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:00:50 -0800

We all know that the popularity of Google spans world-wide, but why would someone take their obsession to the next level and actually use the Google logo on their storefront exterior? The folks at Engadget outed this textile shop, which is situated in Istanbul Turkey, and is not affiliated with Google whatsoever. It does not sell anything Google related. So what's up with it? Does the store owner honestly think that passersbys will fall for this marketing hoax? I'm sure there will be a Google store someday, which will probably look more like a pimped out Apple store than a tiny hole-in-the-wall boutique. What do you think?

Daily Tech: Motorola Unveils DROID, Coming Nov. 6

GeekSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:30:31 -0700

Powered by Android 2.0, the new DROID smartphone from Motorola will be available on Nov. 6 from Verizon Wireless for $200 - Engadget
Play multiplayer Grand Theft Auto IV for free this weekend on Xbox Live - CrunchGear
Google's new navigation app for Maps is free, beyond amazing, and will be available on Android OS 2.0 devices - Gizmodo
The fourth Apple store in Manhattan is getting ready to open its doors - CNET
Verizon has debuted their new BlackBerry Storm2 commercial - RIMarkable
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Daily Tech: Use Google Maps to Find H1N1 Vaccine Locations

GeekSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:40:58 -0800

Google already has data for locations of H1N1 flu vaccine programs from 20 states and counting - Gizmodo
Apple beefs up their HD movie selection in the iTunes store - TechCrunch
Cute! UK designer Kyle Bean has created this Russian Babushka doll style cell phone set - Popgadget
Staples shows off its extensive Black Friday ad - CrunchGear
Google has developed a new feature called SafeSearch, so you can easily filter out sexually explicit sites from your search results - The Google Blog
Blockbuster plans to start renting movies on SD cards - Gadgetell

Daily Tech: Picture Peek at Windows 7

GeekSugar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:15:18 -0700

Picture peek at Windows 7 - Crave
Will Google blend search and music with One Box? - CNET
Windows 7 is more popular than Harry Potter - PC World
GE shows off pocket-size ultrasound scanner - Crave
Twitter's chief talks about lists, traffic, and money - NYTimes
Plane torn apart over lost cell phone - Switched
MahTweets is an impressive customizable Facebook and Twitter client - Lifehacker
BlackBerry Storm 2 dummy arrive at Best Buy and Verizon stores - Gizmodo
5 things you might not know about Rock Band’s Abbey Road extras - Wired
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Daily Tech: Inside Facebook's Chic New Headquarters

GeekSugar — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:15:18 -0700

Take a peek inside Facebook's new headquarters - Unplggd
Amazon's new same-day delivery could be pretty rough on the lil guys - Channel Web
Microsoft hopes to open its first retail store on Oct. 22 - Daily Tech
Texting driver crashes into cop car - Switched
Judge: cell ringtones are not concerts - Wired
New Canon iPhone app prints wirelessly to your PIXMA - Gizmodo
Design and concept blog Yanko Design has launched an online store! - Yanko Design
The Google e-book store will offer files that aren't device-specific so customers will be able to use any of the e-book readers that will flood the market in 2010 - PC World

Daily Tech: Viper's iPhone App Makes Device Your Car Key

GeekSugar — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:10:45 -0700

Your iPhone can also be your car keys - Gizmodo
Apple's no-refund policy for iPhone App Store means you've got it for better or worse. - PC World
Would you share WiFi with neighbors to save money? - Unplggd
Mix-A-Lot's posse route tracked in Google Maps - Crave
Peer-to-peer file sharing is totally passé, according to a new study - Wired
Is Doubletwist a real iTunes alternative? - Lifehacker
Supercharge your DVR's hard drive - Switched
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Daily Tech: Nokia Booklet 3G Only Coming to Best Buy

GeekSugar — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:05:39 -0700

The only retailer in the US to get the 10-inch Nokia netbook will be Best Buy - Gizmodo
Google Mobile now remembers what you've searched on your desktop and displays starred map locations - Lifehacker
Sony is planning on releasing Blu-ray movie titles, which can only be watched on PSPs - Kotaku
Tomorrow's Martha Stewart show will be entirely dedicated to talking about Twitter and live-blogging - Switched
Sony's PSP Go hits store shelves today for $250 - Engadget
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Daily Tech: LG Debuts Its XD3 Slim Portable Hard Drive

GeekSugar — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:04:50 -0700

LG's new 320GB external hard drive has surfaced in Korea for about $90 - Engadget
Take a virtual trip around the world with Google's newest 5.1 version of Google Earth - Lifehacker
Check out which video games made it to store shelves this week - Green Pixels
Morgan Ritchie took tweets from the past 100 days from British actor and writer Stephen Fry's Twitter page and turned them into an illustrative masterpiece - Mashable
Wow. You can pick up a Rock Band kit and Rock Band 2 for only $79 - CrunchGear
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5 Ways To Get Organized This Fall

GeekSugar — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:43:22 -0700

I'm all about getting organized to be more productive all year, but right now is the perfect time to clean out the old, and freshen up your workspace to prep for those upcoming midterms. Back to school isn't just for students though, you can get fresh for Fall at any age. I have five fine ways for you to get started here.

Store the Chargers: Tidy up your unused cords and chargers in a pretty box so they are ready to go when you are. Use a special box for the cords you use most often, and store it by the door so you have easy access whenever you need it.

To see my remaining four tips, just read more.

Clean Up the Game Cabinet: Straighten up your gaming cabinet now, so you don't feel the need to when you have a term paper due in three months. Cozy up your controllers with a storage system, so they're ready to go when you need to blow off some steam.
Control Your Cables: When you have a lot of messy cables lying around, you can get a bit distracted with where they are supposed to go. Control the cable clutter with a simple organizational system, or a cool cable clutter organizer.
Let Your Apps Lead The Way: Keeping your life organized can get overwhelming, so why not let a few apps on your phone help you out along the way?
Scroll, Don't Surf: Use an RSS reader already! Don't waste precious time jumping from site to site to see what's new, just scroll through your Google Reader or Bloglines.

How are you getting fresh and organized for Fall?