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Daily Tech: Samsung's Latest Cam Includes a Front-Facing LCD

GeekSugar — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:52:31 -0700

This is pretty neat. The Samsung TL225 point and shoot camera includes a front LCD screen for self portraits - Dvice
Yelp's latest iPhone app, which will be available soon, comes with a cool Sales and Offers Near You feature - TechCrunch
TheRadio is an on-demand service that aggregates radio stations from around the world - Makeuseof
Oil painter Bill Guffey uses Google Street View to paint destinations across the globe - ABC News
Google has just introduced new Google Reader features to make sharing interesting links easier - Mashable
Wal-Mart is selling the Toshiba Satellite L355 laptop for only $350 - CrunchGear

The Lean Green Eco-Friendly Samsung Reclaim

GeekSugar — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:30:09 -0700

Samsung's latest cell phone, the Reclaim, is not only labeled as being a "green cell phone," the actual phone is green! This $50 phone is said to be the most full-featured eco-friendly phone in the US since it's made from 80 percent recyclable materials.

Actual specifications include a two-megapixel camera, GPS, Bluetooth, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and expandable storage. The phone will be available on Aug. 16 from Sprint stores and it will be coming to Wal-Mart in early September.

Now if it came with a built-in solar panel for juicing it up with the sun, then I may say it's the ultimate green phone. But packaging and materials alone? It's a small step, but there's still a ton of room for improvement.

Samsung's New eBook Reader Comes on the Scene

GeekSugar — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:10:24 -0700

Samsung joins Sony and Amazon (and, most recently, Barnes and Noble) with its foray into the eBook reader market with the new SNE-50K, released in South Korea first and hopefully internationally sometime next year.

Previously known as "Papyrus," the SNE-50K is pretty petite: it's got a 5-inch screen and weighs 6.5 ounces (perfect for slipping into a small bag). Pricing (converted) is about $270, and hopefully it'll stay in that lower range when it comes to the US.

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Daily Tech: The $150 Samsung Highlight Is Here

GeekSugar — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:20:03 -0700

Coming to T-Mobile, the Samsung Highlight is a full touchscreen smartphone - Tech Ticker
Check out 64 modern gadgets redesigned for 1979 - Gizmodo
Honestly, how did Animal Crossing make the cut for one of the most boring video games? - Switched
The Woz appears in old Geeks on Board footage - Boing Boing Gadgets
Steve Jobs gets the go-ahead to dismantle his Spanish colonial mansion - CNN Money

The Samsung HD Pocket Camcorder Competes With the Flip

GeekSugar — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:40:49 -0700

Since the debut of the pocket sized Flip digital camcorder over two years ago, there have since been many similar devices to hit the market (like the Kodak Zx1), but up until now, there hasn't been one that really stands out.

Well Samsung has just announced their new HMX-U10 compact camcorder and it's already gaining attention from Flip fans. With its high def capturing functionality, the ability to take 10 megapixel stills, and a built-in video editing application, the U10 has everything you could want in a pocket cam.

Other notable features include a 2-inch LCD display and a one-touch option for uploading videos to YouTube. . . although no word of included fancy schmancy video editing software.

These cameras are making their way to the UK in September, so I'm assuming they'll be stateside by Christmas. Rumored pricing is said to be around $200 each.

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Daily Tech: PlayStation 3 Is Down to $349

GeekSugar — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:25:00 -0700

Sony's 80GB PlayStation 3 is on sale for $350 on Amazon today. - CrunchGear
Apple's new MacBook Pros get unboxed. - Engadget
The iPhone 3G S will go on sale at 8 a.m. at Apple stores and 7 a.m. at AT&T stores on June 19. - CNET
HP's Power to Change widget helps you reduce energy consumption and save money. - Chip Chick
Find out some of the funniest people Twittering today. - Switched
Samsung's gorgeous 12.2-megapixel HD camera arrives next week. - Gizmodo
China addresses its new mandatory Internet filtering software. - USA Today

AT&T Announces the Samsung Jack Smartphone

GeekSugar — Thu, 14 May 2009 11:11:57 -0700

Gearing up to hit store shelves next Tuesday, the Samsung Jack from AT&T is a nice cross between the BlackJack and BlackJack II except it offers Windows Mobile 6.1, WiFi and a 3.2-megapixel camera. And just like the BlackJack II (and the iPhone), it will work on AT&T's 3G network, so you're guaranteed speedy Internet browsing, emailing, and SMS-ing.

The phone also features video-capture capabilities, GPS-based applications, and all the goodies you'd find in Windows Mobile like the ability to manage Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents from your phone. Even better, this phone will only cost $99.99 ($199.99 base price) after a mail-in rebate.

To see all of the phone's bells and whistles, just read more.

Daily Tech: Is Netflix Streaming Coming to the Wii and PS3 ?

GeekSugar — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:00:29 -0700

What consoles may be next to jump on board with the Netflix streaming functionality? Rumors are swirling that the Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 3 are next in line. - Gizmodo
Now that Internet Explorer 8 is officially here, see some of the key new features it boasts and why they are useful. - Switched
Here's some hot Monday news - Apple is said to be announcing a new iPhone this June that will be faster and provide a seamless experience. - The Boy Genius Report
Samsung's flashy new NC310 netbook comes with a 10-inch screen, and is said to have a battery life of 11 hours. - Boing Boing Gadgets
President Barack Obama will be proposing a budget today that will invest billions in research designed to reduce climate change. - Forecast Earth

Daily Tech: Samsung's New Blue Earth Cell Is Eco-Friendly Inside and Out

GeekSugar — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:00:42 -0800

Expected to come out later this year is Samsung's new eco-chic cell phone called Blue Earth. With a built-in solar panel for charging, an actual "eco" mode, and an encasing made from recycled water bottles, this is one device that seems to be truly green. - Engadget
Garmin and Asus have just announced their second GPS Nuviphone, the Nuvifonem20, which runs on Windows Mobile and will offer a 2.7-inch touchscreen, WiFi, push email, and Bluetooth. - Wired
Another LEGO-branded device has been spotted in the wild, a prototype kid-friendly video camera. - Switched
Have you filed your taxes yet? Here's some useful info - file your taxes online and you'll get your refund in less than two weeks. - USA Today
Here's an app that may come in handy for some single fellas tomorrow. The Perfect Girl App only costs $1, and she'll whisper sweet nothings into your ear all day long. - Gizmodo

Daily Tech: Samsung Debuts the 8-MP Touchscreen Memoir

GeekSugar — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:32:48 -0800

It's not every day you hear about cell phones that offer a 8-megapixel camera, 16x zoom and a Xenon flash. With Samsung's new full touchscreen mobile phone called the Memoir, you can take high-res pictures, use the GPS, or the music, video player, and more. The Memoir is expected to run on T-Mobile's 3G network. - Gizmodo
If you're already getting in the romantic mood for V-Day, Switched has found a website that may come in handy on Feb. 14. Outdoor Lovemap recommends places from around the world to "make love outdoors." Just sayin'. - Switched
On Feb. 3, the State of Texas will be paying tribute to video games for their impact on the economy. - Kotaku
Not so fast. The new 17-MacBook Pro's shipping date has been delayed for another two weeks. - Engadget
Lendaround is a new site that helps people lend things to one another. It currently only offers DVD sharing, but will soon add functionality for more items. - Unplggd