Get Into Spring With the Solar-Powered MZH-1200 iPhone Charger


Updated 03/17/10 2:35 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Solar iPhone Charger From Muzatch

Even though the official date is a few days away, it's already Spring at Sugar HQ! I'm loving how sunny it is, especially since it means that all my solar-powered gadgets are gonna get their fill of all-natural juice. Adding to the list of solar-powered gizmos is Muzatch's MZH-1200 iPhone Power Station ($50). At about half the size of an iPhone and weighing in at a mere 9.8 ounces, it's perfectly Read more

Volvo Adding Touchscreen "Infotainment" System to XC70


Updated 02/11/10 1:05 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Details on Volvo's New RSEi-500 In-Car "Infotainment" System

Volvo may make one of the safest cars on the road, but now one model in particular may just be the smartest. Announced earlier today at the Chicago Auto Show, Volvo is said to be showing off a new RSEi-500 "infotainment" system in its XC70 wagons, which boasts a full touchscreen PC running Windows XP, along with WiFi, a 500GB hard drive, and 3G connectivity — all accessible from the backseat of Read more

Tech Travel Toys and Tips to Take With You This Weekend


Updated 09/04/09 1:25 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Gadget Gear and Tech Tips to Remember For the Long Weekend

Are you heading out of town for the long weekend? I've got my bags packed, but, before I jet off, I've got to make sure those travel websites are bookmarked, my phone is filled with handy apps, and I've brought along my travel-gadget gear. What are you missing? Here's my roundup to make sure you've got all the travel basics covered! 10 Travel Apps You Need Right Now iPhone Apps to Have Handy Read more

Travel Digital Photo Display And Alarm Clock Combo


Updated 07/17/07 9:27 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 3 comments

Travel Digital Photo Display And Alarm Clock Combo

What's trendier than a sleek digital photo frame? Maybe a TravelFoto Desktop Digital Photo Display/Alarm Clock from Mustek? The device has a 128x128-pixel display that is a tiny 1.5-inches, so it will really only be practical as a travel or temporary alarm clock (no one wants to strain their eyes that much everyday!). It can fit 70 photos in its flash memory so you can carry your favorite photos Read more

Sexiest Toothbrush Ever?


Updated 04/02/07 3:25 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 5 comments

Sexiest Toothbrush Ever?

They call it the "sexiest travel toothbrush on earth" (or at least Design kingpin, Josh Spear does) and despite not being sure what makes a toothbrush sexy, I'm pretty convinced. The OHSO was engineered to be the ultimate travel toothbrush, as in useful and durable. According to the company's CEO it's loved by "travelers, rock stars and road warriors." It's self-dispensing so toothpaste is Read more

Geeks We Love: Susan Orlean Shares Her Tech Secrets


Updated 01/27/12 6:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Susan Orlean Geek Tech Tips and Interview

As a New Yorker staff writer, author of nonfiction books on subjects ranging from Rin Tin Tin to orchids, and woman with an all-around awesome job, Susan Orlean spends a lot of time alone writing from home on her latest reporting venture. So when she wanted to find all the camaraderie of an office no matter where her travels took her, guess where she turned for comfort . . . Twitter. In an event Read more

Winter-Proof Your Gadgets: 6 Tips You Need to Know


Updated 01/22/12 6:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Winter Gadget Tips

Winter is in full effect, and I don't know about you, but it's getting pretty cold in my neck of the woods. While I do travel with my gadgets quite a bit, I've learned that cold weather is not always tech-friendly. You may not realize it, but freezing temps can be just as dangerous — if not more so — to gadgets than the Summer heat since there are hidden dangers you can't see. Check out these Read more

A Cute Gadget Pouch to Keep Your Carry-On Neat and Tidy


Updated 01/24/12 11:11 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Anya Hindmarch Gadget Pouch

Fact: things can get a little messy in your carry-on when traveling with headphones, chargers, cables, and other tech accoutrements. Keep your bag tidy with the Anya Hindmarch Gadget Pouch ($90) that stores your essentials neatly so you never wonder which cables you put in which bag. Travel can be stressful enough on its own, but keeping your gear organized has proven to save time in the airport Read more

8 Life Lessons Learned From CES 2012


Updated 01/12/12 3:07 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Life Lessons Learned From CES

This year's CES didn't just teach us about gadget trends and the future of the industry — it also taught us a few things that we'll remember in our everyday lives as well. Here, we offer up a few tips to take with you on your next journey to a big tech conference, or to keep in the back of your mind for life. Trust me: our pain is your gain! Get plenty of sleep. Between long hours on the Read more

Ludacris Shows His Soul at CES


Updated 01/11/12 2:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ludacris Soul Headphones at CES 2012

What's the Consumer Electronics Show without a sprinkle of celebrity-endorsed gadgets? This year, hip-hop mogul Ludacris was on hand to introduce the latest additions to his Soul by Ludacris headphone line. In 2012, the new finishes are all about shine. The SL300 noise-canceling headphones come in chrome gold, and the SL150 hi-def headphones are chrome silver. The SL100 model now has a white Read more