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Daily Tech: The "Smart Shoe" Comes Fully Pimped With Wireless Capabilities

GeekSugar — Wed, 07 May 2008 12:00:24 -0700

Forget Bluetooth when you can drop $700 on a pair of Smart Shoes by Verb for Shoe that will sync up with your laptop via an embedded computer! - Switched
If you like some junk in your trunk . . . Er, I mean, junk mail in your mailbox, there's a site called MailMovesAmerica.org that helps stop the spread of Do Not Mail registries. - Consumerist
Now you don't just have to be a first-class flier to get all the perks, as more airlines are spending the extra cash to upgrade their in-flight entertainment services. Yes economy fliers, this includes you! - USA Today
Cellphonist is a nifty website that offers free video tutorials for everything and anything related to cell phones. - Chip Chick
Steven Spielberg has teamed up with Electronic Arts to create Boom Blox for a Wii. Who knew he was such a videogame addict? - USA Today

Geek Gift Guide: Boss

GeekSugar — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 16:14:19 -0800

I've been wrestling with the ultimate holiday dilemma: do I get my boss a gift this holiday season or not? On the one hand, it's kind of pushy, and she probably doesn't expect it, but on the other hand, she puts up with my tardiness and wild ideas year round. If I do decide to, these are my top picks:

Toothbrush Sanitizer

If your boss is a germaphobe like mine, he or she would probably be tickled pink to get a Toothbrush Sanitizer that uses UV light to eliminate up to 99.9 percent of germs. Get the Toothbrush Sanitizer for $50 from Brookstone.

For two more gift ideas for your boss, just read more

Smart Find Key Tracker

The Smart Find Key Tracker, $25, will locates your boss' keys with an audible alarm from up to 80 feet away. She'll just have to press the key ring transmitter button and the matching key ring will answer with a loud, 85-decibel alarm from anywhere in her home or office. If you get her this, she'll actually leave the office at six instead of hanging around and looking over everything you do.

Nike iPod Sport Kit

If your boss is the sporty type, she'll love the Nike Sport Kit, which will allow her Nike shoe to talk to her iPod nano. She'll just have to plug the receiver into her iPod nano and place the sensor in her Nike+ shoe. The sensor uses a sensitive accelerometer to measure the user's activity, then wirelessly transfers the data to the receiver on the iPod nano. Get a Nike Sport Kit for $29.

Tech News Roundup - Smelly Cat PC Concept

GeekSugar — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 16:00:08 -0800

Smelly Cat PC Concept - Techie Diva
SmartHome's Weemote 3 remote control for kids - Popgadget
Baby Monitor that selects its own frequency - Shiny Shiny
New Sony Blu-ray player still costs more than PS3 - Crave
Tackle cellulite while strolling around in Chung-shi shoes - Gadget Candy

Geeks We Love: Om Malik of GigaOM

GeekSugar — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 10:08:28 -0800

Shows like Beauty and the Geek give male geeks a bad rep. I have news for you folks, not all geeks think pocket-protectors and worn corduroy pants are trendy. In fact, I know plenty of eligible geeky bachelors that showcase the very best of geekiness: smarts, passion, chic clothing, success in their field and the ability to program your TiVo, computer or Blackberry when you’re not in the mood. In an effort to celebrate this month of love, I have put together a series of interviews with some of the most interesting geeky bachelors I know.

Om Malik, who is the founder of GigaOmniMedia, Inc. and executive editor of GigaOM.com, a popular tech blog that offers news, analysis and opinions on topics ranging from broadband to online games and Web 2.0, is the epitome of geek chic. He just happens to love clothes as much as he does gadgets – and has an awe-inspiring gadget collection and closet to prove it! For the full interview with Om, read more

GS: How did you get into the tech world?
Om: I have dreamed of being a journalist all my life, ever since I was a kid. I started as a rookie reporter at a teen magazine, The Weekly Sun in New Delhi, India.

GS: What’s the geekiest thing about yourself?
Om: I often brag about the total computing power in my apartment, and proud of the fact that have a terabyte of data around the house.

GS: What you are looking for in a significant other?
Om: Intelligence, kindness and humor. Someone who I can look at from the corner of my eye and be pleased as punch that I am her guy! Virginia Madsen, except for real!

GS: What are your Top 5 favorite gadgets?
Om: MacBook Pro, Nokia e70, Sonos Music System, iPod Nano, and my LCD TV.

GS: What are the top 5 luxury gadgets you really want?
Om: Sony Bravia LCD TV (50 inch model), iPhone, Aston Martin, The Prada Phone and Bang & Olufsen phone.

GS: Your first computer was a…
Om: A no name laptop with Windows 3.1. Yuck!

GS: What are your favorite websites?
Om: PopSugar, Gawker, TorrentFreak, WebWorkerDaily and Fark.

GS: Your line of work means you are exposed to more gadgets and tech news than your average citizen (and blogger) how do you decide what is relevant or necessary?
Om: I have a lot of friends who are not really interested in technology. I hand them the device, and then watch how they react. If they like it or are intrigued by it, it is something worth paying attention to. Otherwise, I go for elegance, simplicity and intuitiveness of the gadget.

GS: How do you feel about people calling you a “geek?” I suppose I should first ask, have you ever been called a "geek?"
Om: Not to my face, but I am sure people say that all the time.

GS: What do you consider to be your greatest contribution to the tech/blog industry – don’t be modest.
Om: I get to tell the greatest story to be ever told – technology – that’s as good as it gets.

GS: How many hours do you spend online a day?
Om: I am connected all the time, except when I am sleeping.

GS: What is one geeky habit you’re trying to quit?
Om: Instant messaging – I hate the sound iChat makes.

GS: What makes you an eligible geeky bachelor?
Om: I like clothes and the good life as much as I like gadgets. I think I am kind, thoughtful and thanks to my training as a writer, I do have the ability to listen and pay attention.

GS: Describe your ideal date.
Om: I have not been on one yet. If you have expectations, then you are going to be disappointed. If you are disappointed then even the best date can never be an ideal date. That said, I want a date of thousand surprises, little ones, that make every minute worth remembering.

GS: What do you look for in a significant other?
Om: She should take as much interest in men’s shoes as she does in Jimmy Choo’s.

GS: Tell me more about GigaOm!
Om: GigaOM started off as a personal blog five years ago, but since then has become a daily chronicle of the technology industry. I left my job at Business 2.0 in June 2006, raised venture capital and turned it into a little media company. Think of us as rapidly aging former yuppie brother of Sugar Publishing.
My inspiration is curiosity and the desire to learn new things every day. As a kid my grandfather used to warn me to not mistake education for a finite process. My profession is my education, my motivation. My writing is a mix of analysis, sarcasm, humor and plain old news reporting.

Editor’s Note: Before launching his own publishing venture, Om was a senior writer for Business 2.0 magazine covering telecom and broadband stories. His site, GigaOM.com is now ranked in the top 100 IT news sites by Hitwise, an Internet tracking service and is among the top 50 blogs as ranked by Technorati, and part of C/Net 100 Most Influential Blogs.

Want more Om? Check out GigaOM.com. Given Om’s flair for fashion you may have to act fast to beat FabSugar to the punch!

Photos courtesy of Thomas Hawk

Tech News Roundup

GeekSugar — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 14:17:31 -0800

Japanese Digitally-Counted Breast Bounce Contest: NSFW and Proof Why We Need the Venice Project. NOTE: "NSFW" means "Not Safe For Work" and in this case, I really mean it, as the images are offensive. - Gizmodo
Girl Gamer Makes a Killing - Wired
Stylish Office Goodies: Pink Leather ID Card Holder - Savvy Chick
All I want for Christmas is...3 Apple iMacs - Shiny Shiny
Halo Kitty T Shirt at Threadless.com - Techie Diva
Outland Research patents "smart soles" for adjustable shoes - Engadget