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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

How to Access iTunes' New Genius Mixes

GeekSugar — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:45:54 -0700

Have you had some time to play around with iTunes 9? Notable features include home sharing, improved syncing and a redesign of your iTunes library and the store. But my favorite new feature is the Genius Mixes.

If you're already familiar with how the amazing music suggestion tool iTunes Genius works you can instantly get in on the Genius Mixes fun. Just click on the genius tab on the left pane of your iTunes window and under the usual Genius heading you should see Genius Mixes. Once you click on it, iTunes will automatically search your library and find songs that sound groovy together and whip out anywhere from one to 12 music mixes for your listening pleasure. Talk about such an easy way to get the party started!

The Music Industry Wants Cash For iTunes Song Previews

GeekSugar — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:26:04 -0700

iTunes without the 30-second song sample/preview? I can't even imagine! Well it could happen, that or we'll have to pay for that little song intro because music publishers are requesting royalties from iTunes for their music song samples. Apple may also get slammed with paying licensing fees to ASCAP and BMI for the downloads of TV shows and films it sells. I don't know about you, but it's those short clips that actually entice me to buy certain songs. I usually listen to the preview to make sure that's the track I want to buy. And if I can't listen to a small snip of it, I'll probably just continue to listen to it on a free-streaming site and refrain from buying it.

Download of the Day: GimmeSomeTune

GeekSugar — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:05:15 -0700

I swear I can listen to a song over 100 times and still manage to mess up the words, or make up my own - kinda like the Romy and Michele's High School Reunion scene when they sing Footloose (Footloose manages to turn into cut loose).

Because I regularly watch music videos on YouTube, I've used this Greasemonkey extension to help me with song lyrics, but what about my iTunes library? Thankfully a reader has submitted a neat download to the Download of the Day group to help this geek out. Jmichelle's fave lyric provider is called GimmeSomeTune. She says:

I absolutely have to have lyrics to my songs whenever possible and with over 3,000 songs, it's irritating to put in so many Google searches. GimmeSomeTune does an automatic search for every song without lyrics as soon as it begins playing. It also searches for album art as well. And it's totally free (although they do ask for an optional donation).

Do you have a download that you'd love to share? Join our Download of the Day group and share your favorite download, and tell us why you love it and it 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.

Which Apple Announcement Are You the Most Excited About?

GeekSugar — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:33:21 -0700

It was a busy day in SF yesterday with all eyes on the "It's Only Rock and Roll" event. Not only did Steve Jobs made his triumphant, black turtlenecked return to the keynote stage after taking time off for his health, but iTunes 9 was introduced, and then there were the iPods. Oh, the video and FM tuner enabled iPods. Plus, who could forget the monster capacity bump to 160GB on the iPod Classic and new candy-colored iPod Shuffles? My head is spinning.

Personally, I'm pretty excited about the iPod Nano's video function (which shoots at VGA quality 640x480), as well as the integrated Nike + pedometer. I mean, hello - a geek's gotta stay in shape! Now share your favorites - which Apple announcement are you most excited about?

Daily Tech: The New iTunes 9 Is Available For Download Today

GeekSugar — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:25:29 -0700

iTunes 9 includes a new interface, application management tools, and media sharing - Engadget
A Facebook app for Android handsets surfaces - Gizmodo
With Google Voice you can now forward emails and reply to SMS - Lifehacker
The cutest video about Google Street View you'll ever watch - Boing Boing
Here's how you can use Facebook Chat without having to open FB - Digital Inspiration
Keep track of your fave sports teams schedules and add birthday reminders for your contacts in Google Calendar - TechCrunch

Daily Tech: Find New Music Using Pandora

GeekSugar — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:17:14 -0700

Did you know that you can use Pandora to find new music you may like? - Mashable
New screen shots show off a possible iTunes 9 and Facebook relationship - The Boy Genius Report
A fun Google logo question popped up in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - Digital Inspiration
Learn how to set Facebook privacy settings for your kids - Wired
Check out 10 of the most tech-savvy LEGO projects - Switched
By using the RateItAll email review tool, you can easily submit reviews - TechCrunch

iTunes 9 Could Have Twitter and Facebook Integration

GeekSugar — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:33:20 -0700

I don't usually get too excited about an iTunes update, but Boy Genius Report has some possible screenshots of iTunes 9, and they imply Facebook and Twitter integration.

Social networking integration and built-in Last FM were already rumored features, and the questionable shots show a "Social" tab.

What could a social networking aspect mean for iTunes? It could mean a way to combine your different social networks, or share music socially. I would love for them to expand on the Shared Playlist aspect, already something I enjoy and use now.

What do you think it could mean?

Daily Tech: Apple and Palm Kiss and Make Up

GeekSugar — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:05:15 -0700

The new Palm Pre WebOS 1.1 update is said to work with iTunes - Wired
Jeff Bezos has released a public apology for the recent removal of books from thousands of Kindles - Gizmodo
Kenyan students have created a device that will charge cell phones while riding a bike - BBC UK
This double-sided USB drive comes in a variety of colors and can be used for dual purposes - Engadget
10 tech superstars under the age of 20 - Switched
Log in for a chance to win a new Amazon Kindle - geeksugar

5 Useful iTunes Tips and Tricks

GeekSugar — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:07:23 -0700

iTunes, iTunes, we all love iTunes! If you love iTunes even a fraction as much as I do, then these five tiny tidbits of iTunes tricks are sure to come in handy. From finding free movies to using a program that will clean up your music library, I've covered the basics and then some.

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