Coolest Portable Digital Video Player In the World?


Updated 02/17/07 12:20 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 3 comments

Coolest Portable Digital Video Player In the World?

I know people often expect the "best" gadget in a category to be universal, however it seems each country's portable player tastes are as unique as their native cuisine. This month's WWD Magazine featured a fun insert with a list of the coolest portable digital players from around the world. Italians pick the Zen Vision M by Creative as the coolest portable player. The Zen Vision, $374, has long Read more

Fit Tip: Take Your Strength Training Routine Outside


Updated 05/08/12 2:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Strength Train Outside

As soon as the hint of Summer comes along, I'm all about taking my workout outside. I'll admit, however, that for me, forgoing the gym for the great outdoors usually means I'm out for a run. Luckily, there are many ways I can take more than my cardio outside. Here are some ideas for enjoying the fresh air while you tone up and stretch out. Take a bootcamp class: Ready to get whipped into shape Read more

5 Ways to Live Stream a Wedding


Updated 04/30/12 7:06 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Live Stream a Wedding or Event Online

When a loved one can't attend your wedding, consider live streaming any part of the ceremony or festivities so far away guests can still celebrate practically in person. From video calling to live video channels, these five services enable you to live stream a wedding: Skype: One of the most well-known video-calling services, Skype is a great free option if you are just trying to include one Read more

Geeks We Love: An MP3 Maker of History


Updated 04/30/12 4:09 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

The Inventor of the First MP3 Player

Arguably one of the most important tech inventions of our generation, the MP3 player didn't just invent itself. For that, we can thank Kane Kramer. He may not be a household name, but Kramer developed the first portable digital audio player 20 years before it became industry standard. In 1979, he designed the IXI digital audio player, the first of its kind to transfer and store music to-go. The Read more

Google Drive and 4 Other Cloud Storage Solutions


Updated 04/25/12 1:50 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Google Announces Google Drive Free Cloud Storage

After years of speculation about a storage product, Google announced today its cloud storage solution — Google Drive. In an effort to seamlessly blend use for those already entrenched in Google Docs, documents are automatically built into Drive so that files can be collaborated on in real time. Users can give feedback on anything shared, including PDFs or video files, not just Google Docs; all Read more

Go-Go-Gadget iPhone Camera Remote!


Updated 03/20/12 11:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

iPhone Camera Remote

The front-facing camera of the iPhone is nice to have, but when trying to take a picture of myself or capture memories with friends, someone gets cut off or blurred when holding the phone at arm's length. Stepping in for those of us without Go-Go-Gadget Arms, the iPhone camera shutter remote ($40) takes the guess work out of self-portraits and makes sure everyone in the group is accounted for in Read more

A Blast From the Past: Classic Kids Toys Enter the Digital Age


Updated 03/27/12 3:37 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Classic Kids Toys Enhanced by Technology

It's hard to imagine that our kids will never know the joy of being the banker in Monopoly or invent their own games to play with Barbie. But even the most traditional of children's toys are making the leap into the digital age. According to a study conducted by Common Sense Media, half of all children ages 0 to 8 have access to a new mobile device (like a smartphone, video iPod, or iPad/tablet) Read more

Classic Board Games With an iPhone Flair


Updated 02/16/12 9:39 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Monopoly and Life Board Game For iPhone and iPad App

Classic toy brand Hasbro thinks game night is in dire need of a tech edge, based on their just-revealed spin on classic games Monopoly and The Game of Life. At this year's Toy Fair, the company is previewing tech savvy versions of the games that use iOS devices during play. Monopoly zAPPed plays generally like the classic real estate game you know, but instead of fake paper money players tap Read more

Lighten Your Cellphone Bill by Texting For Free


Updated 02/06/12 11:54 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Text For Free

People love the word "free," and cell phone addicts especially love the word "text." However, mobile phone services love to raise data service prices, and if you aren't careful about sticking to your service plan, you can find yourself outraged by the additional charges. Luckily, several companies have created ways to bypass the whole pay-for-texting situation. Here are six messaging services you Read more

Udacity and 14 Other Free Sites For Online Learning


Updated 01/24/12 1:00 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Free Online Classes From Stanford Professor

After seeing the success of a personal experiment offering a free Stanford University-certified artificial intelligence course (23,000 people completed the class!), Sebastian Thrun left his prestigious professor position to dedicate himself to teaching on a much larger scale. His new program, Udacity will offer free university-level computer science classes to anyone interested in advancing their Read more