RIP: Google Kills the Nexus One


Updated 07/19/10 1:20 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Google Halts Nexus One Production

Looks like the Nexus One is on its way out. Google has announced that its latest shipment of the smartphones will be its last. Previously, Google said it would be closing the Nexus One online store, but now the device will no longer be manufactured. The Nexus One, which just received the latest Android update, was sold through a contract with T-Mobile and unattached to a contract directly from Read more

Which Android Phone Is Most Popular?


Updated 07/03/10 6:35 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 8 comments

Which Android Phone Is the Most Popular?

Although Android 2.2 won't go live for another few weeks, geeks everywhere are getting pumped about rumors that indicate the release of Android 3.0 will be coming later this year. You could certainly say that the OS is here to stay! From the Motorola Droid to HTC's Droid Incredible and the Nexus One (and many in between!), there are a ton of useful and powerful phones running Android. Can you Read more

Google Closes Online Nexus One Store


Updated 05/14/10 12:05 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Google Closes Online Nexus One Store

Earlier this year, Google announced the Nexus One, a phone that set out to change the way Americans purchased their mobile devices — unlocked. While the phone was available for purchase with a contract through T-Mobile, and Verizon was supposed to get on board with the device later this year, Google's main push was to sell the device through its own site. Now, turns out that the Nexus One Read more

Daily Tech: WTF Jeans Made to Hold Your Gadgets


Updated 03/05/10 12:20 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

WTF Jeans Hold Your Gadgets

OMG, these WTF jeans hold your gadgets — Dvice Finally! A Chatroulette music video — Urlesque Best Buy heist was straight outta Mission Impossible — Switched HTC says not to carry your Nexus One in your pocket — Gizmodo Awesome yet confusing wall clock — Oh Gizmo! 5 ways to reduce monitor glare — Unplggd Project Runway's Chloe Dao's latest gadget cases — Chip Chick Read more

Are You Surprised the Woz Admitted to Loving His Nexus One?


Updated 01/19/10 6:21 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Apple's Steve Wozniak Has a Nexus One

I'm still laughing over this news — Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak snatched up a Nexus One to add to his collection of phones. At first, I thought this meant he was giving up his iPhone (maybe he's having AT&T troubles like the rest of us), but it turns out he's just addicted to new gadgets and admits to having over 100 phones in his lifetime! I'm not surprised he's into the latest and Read more

Daily Tech: Google Charging Its Own ETFs For Nexus One


Updated 01/28/10 7:34 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Google Charging Its Own ETFs For Cancellation of Nexus One, Twilight and Modern Warfare 2 Mashup

Google is charging its own early termination fees on top of carrier ETFs for the Nexus One — MobileCrunch Wal-Mart acquiring web on-demand video service Vudu in hopes of gaining a slice of iTunes' pie — Silicon Alley Insider Zune HD gets a sweet "Pandora-like" firmware update — Dvice Check out the trailer for Twilight: Modern Warfare 2 (warning: spoilers ahead) — MTV Multiplayer Soon Read more

The Week in Geek


Updated 01/09/10 4:00 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

This Week on GeekSugar 2010-01-09 04:00:02

This was a week of big announcements! Thanks to the start of CES, we were introduced to a ton of new gadgets this week, and Google (finally!) announced its new mobile phone, the Nexus One. Check out some of the coolest gadgets I saw this week, plus more stories you might have missed — like the rediscovery of a favorite childhood board game! Read more

Would You Buy an Unlocked Phone?


Updated 01/12/10 10:41 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 6 comments

Would You Buy an Unlocked Phone?

There's been a lot of hype surrounding yesterday's announcement of the HTC Nexus One, aka the Google phone, especially because Google plans to sell the phone unlocked — that is, not tied to one wireless carrier or contract plan. Presumably this will keep a lot of customers happy if the AT&T backlash from iPhone users is any indication. But the problem with selling a carrier- and Read more