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Geek Gear: Wrap Your Headphones Around Tetran

GeekSugar — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 09:00:08 PDT

I adore hearing about gadgets and gizmos you readers found out there in the real world, so I was pleased as punch when Cherryluv e-mailed me to share her love for Tetran. Tetran is a small, colorful cable winder for your iPod or MP3 player's earbud headphones that reminds me of a bathtub toy combined with PacMan character. You can wind your cable around Tetran's body and use its mouth as a holder for your earbuds. It also comes with a removable ball-bearing style chain so you can attach it to your bag.

"I carry everything in my purse, including my iPod and its earphones," says Cherryluv. "Sometimes my earphone cord gets in the way of everything else in my purse, but now that I have a Tetran, the cord is secured and is staying in one spot until I want to use it! They're just really cute and can also be used as a foot massager and hand stress reliever." Tetran costs $12.95.

Precious Metals For Music and Vinyl Geeks

Kelly Schwarze — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:32:39 PST

Since you had a retro turntable before vinyl became cool again and are most often found with a set of headphones wrapped around your neck, jewelry inspired by your favorite hobby is a necessary indulgence (other than a new mixer or rare vinyl box set, of course). With its tiny turntables pendants and sterling silver headphones rings, Australian artist Nathan Thomas's Darkcloud Silver line of jewelry is made for the person that always has the latest music gear and never misses a good live show. Who wouldn't want to update white iPod headphones with a lookalike necklace?

Travel Tips For the Upcoming Holiday Weekend

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:45:22 PST

Traveling this holiday? Christmas Eve falls on a Saturday this year, which makes one big mess at the airport. If you can't take a car or a train, be sure to check out these packing and travel tips to make your life easier while booking flights, getting through security checkpoints, and beyond.

Booking Flights

TripIt - Once signed up for the free service, forward travel confirmation emails to TripIt, which will automatically create a master itinerary of an upcoming trip accessible through the web or a mobile device. The itineraries even include the tidbits we seem to forget like weather updates, local maps, and directions.
Google Flight Search - Book that plane ticket before prices rise any further! Google's flight search engine incorporates travel basics like price point, maximum number of connections, and preferred airline with an easy-to-use interface.
Hotel Tonight - If there are too many relatives in one house, scan the last-minute hotel deals at Hotel Tonight for a chic getaway at a discounted price. Every day three hotels in a city reveal their discounted rates starting at noon, and you then have until 2 a.m. to book the deal and take advantage of a peaceful room.
My TSA - Can homemade fruit cakes go through security? How early should you show up to the airport for a flight on the eve of Thanksgiving? Answer the pressing travel questions that could otherwise cause delays or stress by adding the TSA's free iOS app to your device. The app's airport security line estimator may become the most crucial feature on your phone when planning your airport arrival.
HearPlanet ($3) - Take the time to discover the cultural side of your holiday destination. This interactive app highlights attractions in over 300,000 locations and uses geolocation features so that you don't miss any of the nearby fun, plus it's a great excuse to get out of the house and move around in fresh air.
GasBuddy - Hitting the open road instead of the air? Use the free GasBuddy app to locate the cheapest fuel on the interstate. Show your fellow travelers some love and share the low-price gas station you discover within the app.

Gadget Essentials

iPad or Tablet - If you have the luxury of spending upwards of $500 on a tablet, it's probably the only gadget you'll need to tote during travel season since it can hold your ebooks, surf the Internet, and keep you connected.
eReader - If you're sans tablet, pack up your favorite ereader. Whether it's the latest Kindle or the new Nook Simple Touch, you can read the entire Game of Thrones series without all the paper weight.
Compact laptop - Though the MacBook Air is arguably the most popular lightweight laptop out there, there's plenty of compact PCs and ultrabooks to choose from as well.
Chargers - If you're toting all these gadgets, you're going to (obviously) need some chargers to keep things juiced. Thankfully, many airlines are offering charging stations in the terminal and even seat-side outlets on board, so you can stay 100 percent charged throughout your trip.
Headphones - Keep the roar of 35,000 feet at bay with some nice sound-isolating headphones. If you're going over-the-ear, consider Skullcandy Aviators ($149), which offer great sound and deep bass and are even comfy for those geeks who wear glasses.

Get more tips on how to pack your bag and save some dough after the break.

Black Friday Sales You Should Know About

CasaSugar — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 06:00:50 PST

Calling all lovers of great deals and design! This year, I've rounded up Black Friday sales that will surely shake you out of your turkey comatose. So, get a head start on organizing your wish list shopping day by browsing these upcoming sales.

20x200

Enjoy savings on Thanksgiving and the day after! The Thanksgiving sale will offer a 20 percent discount on sports-themed prints (certain prints excluded). On November 25, save 20% on black color-category prints (certain prints excluded).

Velocity Art & Design

On November 25, shop 20 percent off all in stock items at the Velocity Art & Design store at 251 Yale Ave North in Seattle, WA. For cyber shoppers, enjoy 20 percent off all Offi products November 17-30: 15 percent off on Roh and Hiya lines until November 30; 15 percent off all Herman Miller products November 23 to December 13.

One Kings Lane

Beginning on November 25, One Kings Lane shoppers can partake in a special “Treasure Hunt” for elephant illustrations that will randomly appear throughout the website. Shoppers that find the elephant can enter to win one of several amazing prizes, including One Kings Lane E-Gift Cards and luxurious cashmere throws. The grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 One Kings Lane shopping spree and a virtual design consultation with One Kings Lane cofounder, Susan Feldman, focusing on one room in their home.

styleVISA

On November 25, get a head start on StyleVisa.com's November 28 sale by following the shop on Twitter for an exclusive 15 percent discount code. Shop early before the official sale kicks off on Monday and enjoy free shipping on all orders of $100 or more.

CB2

Donate 7 non-perishable food items in store for the CB2 Can Do Food Drive and receive 15% off. Cyber shoppers can donate $10 to Share Our Strength, save 15%, and get free shipping! Sale runs from Nov 10 – Nov 28 and applies to all items except FLOR™ tiles, the Geneva Sound System, pro-ject turntable and Grado sr80i Headphones.

Cost Plus World Market

On November 25, buy one, get one free for all games, toys, and tabletop frames
Get 50% off of all faux fur throws

Y Living

November 23-December 12 save 15% on Herman Miller, Magis and Mattiazzi.
November 25-December 12 save 15% on all Humanscale
November 25-December 9 save 15% on all Loll accessories
November 21-December 15 save 20% on all Cerno Lighting (will ship in time for the holidays)
Now through December 31 save 15% on select Artemide lights

Hive Modern

November 23-December 12 save 15% and get free shipping on all orders

Greenhouse Design Studio

November 25 save 20% on gift orders and receive free gift wrap

Chewing the Cud

November 25-28 save 30% off site-wide

Z Gallerie

November 23-28 save 20% off accessories (excluding sale items) and 10-15% off furniture. If you have a store nearby, the first 5 customers to check in at any of the fifty five store locations via foursquare will receive a $25 gift card for free!

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