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Daily Tech: Microsoft Launches Bing Maps

GeekSugar — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:02:36 PST

Bing Maps officially goes live, and it looks a lot like Google Maps - Gadgetell
SingStar has sold over 20 million copies worldwide -Kotaku
Find out how you can convert an AC outlet to a USB outlet - Slashgear
Black Friday was a success this year for online retailers - Mashable
Tomorrow Friendster will unveil a fresh new look - TechCrunch
A cool Super Mario Bros. app currently exists in the app store - CNET
Log in for your chance to win a HP Envy Laptop - GeekSugar
Submit your Cool Captures for your chance to win a CanvasPop print - GeekSugar

Old-School Candlestrip Goes New School in Look

GeekSugar — Thu, 28 May 2009 05:02:17 PDT

Power outlets have become such a big part of our lives that there's really no use in trying to ignore or disguise them - why not embrace the look of a power outlet, or appreciate the mess of cords that power your life?

That's the idea behind the Candlestrip, too - long, tapered candles that can be fired up without a cord - but you "plug" them into the base that holds them. What an innovative design that also happens to be ironic, clever, and yes, pretty.

The Candlestrips are not on sale yet, but will be by this Summer - in case those Summer storms knock out your power, you know the appropriate candle to light.

3D Cubic Switchplate: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:35:37 PDT

Outlets are usually a source of stress - there's rarely enough of them in your place to feed your gadgets, and they've definitely never been high on any scale of pleasing aesthetic home tech. You could change all that with these 3D Cubic Switchplates ($9), which embrace the utilitarian nature of the outlets and light switches by framing them and making them look a lot cooler. (It worked for cords!)

Of course, I think most people would prefer to camouflage the outlet, especially when it's got cords coming out of its face.

So tell me: Do you like the switchplate cover?

The Hang On Outlet Holds Your Loose Cords Securely

GeekSugar — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:00:20 PDT

Since I love uncommon ways to keep power cords stowed away that are still aesthetically pleasing within your home's decor, I was all eyes when I came across this simplistic cord holder. The Hang On Outlet, designed by Paulo Oh, has created this user-friendly cord holder that makes unplugged cords look neat and tidy.

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Casa Link: Stop Electrical Outlet Drafts

CasaSugar — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:00:57 PST

Re-nest has a green tip about how to stop drafts coming from your electrical outlets. Wherever you live, it's likely that you do have air infiltration in your home, and foam outlet and switch sealers are the corks, per se, to making your home airtight. Unless you want to breathe dusty outlet air day in and day out, I highly suggest you check out this green tip.
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The JackPC Socket Is A Jack Of All Trades

GeekSugar — Thu, 31 May 2007 10:30:28 PDT

This is definitely a must-have gadget for all the die-hard geeks out there.

Featured on Engadget and TechEBlog the JackPC Socket is the mack daddy of all wall sockets. With a 500-MHz AMD RISC CPU, 128MB of memory, 64MB of flash memory, a VGA connector and Internet Explorer 6.0, it's basically a condensed version of what you see on the back of a CPU. The JackPC is designed to connect to a 'terminal server' or Citrix based environment where processing is handled by servers instead of PCs. On that note, visit the site for a more detailed description.

It's priced at $392 and will be available in a few weeks.

10 Online Boutiques You Should Know About - and Shop

Marisa Tom — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:15:45 PST

The World Wide Web can be a daunting place and with so much clicking at our fingertips, it's easy to overlook some pretty amazing e-finds. After a bit of cyber roaming and unearthing a whole lot of covet-worthy designer lineups, we've got 10 ultracool online boutiques you may not know about and most definitely should be shopping at already. From a one-of-a-kind curation site and a chic jewelry resource, to a superluxe London-based shopping destination and a Japanese designer-filled mecca, there's an online outlet for every kind of trend and fashion fancy. Click through to see our latest online boutique obsessions - and if you have an under-the-radar favorite to share, leave a comment below!

Do You Secure Your Furniture to the Wall?

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:04:44 PST

You've plugged up your outlets and covered the corners of your tables, but have you ensured that your TV is safe for your toddling tot? We're not talking about the programs you choose to show your kids, but the actual device itself.

Yesterday, a 13-month-old Chicago toddler was playing in his apartment when he "tagged" the TV as part of a game. Instantly, the TV fell off of its perch, crushing and killing the child. This was the fourth time in as many months that such an accident has occurred in the area, and it is part of a growing national trend of tipping furniture injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says that "one child dies every two weeks when a TV, furniture, or an appliance falls on him." The solution is easy and inexpensive - tip-over straps and anchors can be purchased for as little as $15.

iWant: Hatch & Co Skinny iPad 2 Case

Kristy Korcz — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:42:54 PST

It's not often that I crave a keyboard for my iPad 2, but this hot white leather Hatch & Co Skinny iPad 2 Case ($75) is hard to resist.

This ultrathin case comes with a Bluetooth touch keyboard (no buttons, just slim raised edges), smart keys to control volume and language, and a smart cover so your iPad goes to sleep when you're done working as to save the battery. The case's battery lasts up to two weeks on its own (six weeks on standby), so you won't have to worry about constantly finding an outlet.

It's a hot little number, and one that I could definitely see myself toting on work trips. Get a better look for yourself in the gallery!

Dirty Secrets of Outlet Shopping

LearnVest — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:15:51 PDT

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy!

Oh, the outlet mall.

It gleams like an oasis of designer savings in the desert. It’s a day of promised savings, rewarding the dedicated shopper who will find a trove of off-price goods that were sold at luxury retailers - perhaps last season, but who’s counting?

Right?

That is occasionally still true. But over the last few decades, as retailers recognized the profitability of attracting Americans looking for a deal (yes - they will use this great quality about you against you!), they began to build an industry around outlet shopping that is completely separate from their regular business. And it’s working–there are 13,000 outlet stores around the country, and every year outlets draw more tourists than attractions like Washington D.C.’s museums or Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell.

The industry is based on some secret tactics designed to fool the customer - don’t be suckered.

What to know what they are? Check out the outlet mall's dirty secrets after the break!