Apple Suing HTC For Infringing on 20 Patents


Updated 03/02/10 6:54 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Apple Sues HTC For Patent Infringement

Apple has thrown down the gauntlet to HTC today, filing a lawsuit claiming that the company is infringing on 20 of its patents, including the iPhone's user interface, hardware, and pretty much anything pertaining to its multitouch technology. It wasn't too long ago that Apple itself was involved in a legal battle regarding multitouch — only that time, another company claimed Apple was the one Read more

NVISION 08: Touchscreen Magic With Jeff Han


Updated 08/27/08 10:43 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 5 comments

NVISION 08 Keynote

If you don't know who Jeff Han is by now, then listen up! Named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2008, Jeff is on a mission to change your relationship with your computer — in a very good way. Jeff was one of the guest speakers at this year's keynote address at the NVISION 08 Conference in San Jose, CA, and spent some time showing off his uber-cool touch Read more

Would You Buy a Microsoft Surface?


Updated 04/17/08 12:38 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 16 comments

Would You Buy a Microsoft Surface?

I'm definitely excited to play with the Microsoft Surface, and I think it's a great idea that AT&T is using it to feature phones. I remember when they announced the Surface and everyone kind of balked about the price (10,000 bones), especially considering the ads and videos on the website that depict regular people using it for pictures and art. Otherwise, the price and functionality make Read more

Microsoft Surface Coming to AT&T April 17th


Updated 04/17/08 12:38 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Microsoft Surface Coming to AT&T April 17th

Looks like Microsoft's high-tech interactive touch table won't be making its debut in Starwood hotels this Spring, but it will be available for the public to play with on April 17 in AT&T stores. According to Engadget, these $10,000 tables will initially be installed in NYC, San Francisco, Atlanta, and San Antonio AT&T stores. AT&T is hoping that the tables will educate customers Read more

The Microsoft Surface Gets Celeb Attention and First Game


Updated 04/17/08 12:38 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

The Microsoft Surface Gets Celeb Attention and First Game

One of the most popular exhibits at CES this year was definitely the Microsoft Surface— a multi-touch interactive surface computer that is full of amazing features. Crave reports that the Surface was making its rounds at Caesars Pure Nightclub, with celebs like Jason Alexander and Shannon Elizabeth checking out its high tech functionality. Set to be released by commercial partners like Read more

How To Make Your Own Multi-Touch Pad for $2


Updated 09/13/07 11:45 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 8 comments

How To Make Your Own Multi-Touch Pad for $2

Thanks to Amadeo for sharing today's fun, humorous and innovative "How To" video with me. If you've ever drooled over an amazing Multi-Touch device and felt a little pain when you realized they aren't easily accessible, cheer up! You can create your own multi-touch pad with just a plastic bag, some dyed water and a camera (plus a computer of course). I'd say this one is a cross between our usual Read more

Daily Tech: Dino TV Gets Canceled


Updated 03/07/12 10:25 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Terra Nova Dinosaur Show Canceled

Terra Nova needed more dinosaurs — GeekTyrant Netflix meets the cable box — Geekosystem Microsoft's wearable multi-touch projector — Geek.com Hurry and get here, flexible screens! — SlashGear Sherlock: Troubled genius or jerk? — Cracked The cheetah robot is fast — Newser iPads vs. textbooks — Dvice Read more

Richard Chai Love Fall 2012


Updated 02/10/12 6:41 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Richard Chai Love Runway Fall 2012

Inspired by the idea of "handsome femininity," Richard Chai showed a Fall collection that was simultaneously simple, yet statement-making. “I didn’t want to do anything that was tricky,” Chai told The New York Times. “I didn’t want to create looks that were just for the show. I wanted it to be approachable and believable, but also be really aspirational. At the end of the day, it’s Read more

Shopping For Candy-Colored Glass Pendant Lamps


Updated 01/05/12 6:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Colored Glass Pendant Lamp Shopping

When Feldman Architecture updated a Victorian home, the kitchen benefitted from the addition of multi-colored, playfully bulbous hanging glass pendants. Similarly, any home would quickly move in a more modern and laid back direction if a few candy-colored pendant lamps were added to its ceilings. Read more