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Web 2.Oh Yeeeah! Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:17:37 -0700

I guess loving this Web 2.Oh Yeeeah! T-shirt depends on how you feel about Web 2.0. Do you really, really love Web 2.0? What would you do for it? Would you bust through a brick wall?

Do you even remember the Kool-Aid commercials? Do people even drink Kool-Aid anymore (ew)?

So many questions. So one last one for you:

Web 2.0 Tee: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 10:00:13 -0800

I can understand being obsessed with all the new social networking sites, but are you that much of a fan that you would wear an entire list of them on a t-shirt? Adam Bartholl and Markus Angermeier have teamed up to create this "Are You Social" tee that lists the best-known social web services with their icons and colors. Discussed on Neatorama, the Web 2.0 shirt lets you mark off what services you use with a pen. Interesting... Talk about making a geek statement without saying a word! What do you think? Love or leave?

Sergey Brin Talks About Chrome For Macs and Google Books

GeekSugar — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:44:49 -0700

Way back when, most of you said that you were planning on downloading Google Chrome when it came out. PC users - did you download it? And what do you think? Since I'm currently a Mac owner, I haven't had the opportunity to dive into Chrome's goodness, although I have been admiring the pretty Chrome themes in the meantime. Google's co-founder, Sergey Brin, recently spoke about Google Chrome and Mac availability at the Web 2.0 Summit. He said that the Chrome web browser can be downloaded from an unofficial location, but that it's still really buggy (crash alert!), as it's not even in beta yet. Brin also mentioned that he wishes the Mac version would have been available at the same time as the PC launch, which makes me think Chrome for Macs will be here sooner than we think.

And when asked about Google Books Search, Brin discussed some of the controversy surrounding the search tool and said that his ultimate goal is to give people access to millions of books, which he believes will be a successful venture.

And speaking of Google and some of its services and tools, here's a fun video that re-tells the entire Google story, which starts at the very beginning - from when Sergey met Larry. To watch it, just read more.

Twitter Trivia: What's In a Name?

GeekSugar — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:43:46 -0700

Before Ashton and Demi were tweeting their Hollywood lives away, Twitter was the darling of the Web 2.0 media elite. And it wasn't always called "Twitter." In fact, it was referred to as a number of working names before settling on "Twitter." All of the following terms were the working name for the social network - except for one. Do you know which one it is?

Take the quiz

Microsoft to Launch New Search Engine "Bing" on June 3

GeekSugar — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:07:11 -0700

Ready to rev up a new search engine? Microsoft is gearing up to launch its newest search engine effort, the succinctly named (and Web 2.0-ish sounding) Bing, set for June 3, to compete in a market that Google currently rules.

Bing isn't totally new - Microsoft is essentially ditching and updating Live Search to bring you what they're hoping is a better search experience, promising things like "Instant Answers" and offering a simpler but more colorful interface. Hey, it worked for Google.

P.S. This isn't the first time Microsoft has tried something risky to get people to switch to their search; last year they offered to pay you for using their search engine.

In the meantime, you can check out Bing's teaser page and contemplate the question I know is on everyone's mind: what does Chandler think of this?

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Daily Tech: The Nintendo Gameboy Celebrates Its 20th Birthday

GeekSugar — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:17:39 -0700

This beautiful Gameboy timeline shows us the history behind the popular portable gaming device. - Gizmodo
San Francisco's mayor, Gavin Newsom, used social media sites like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter to announce his run for Governor of California. - Mashable
In honor of Earth Day, Switched picked ten of their favorite eco-friendly gadgets. Which ones are your faves? - Switched
Find out where Web 2.0 stars - like Jessica Rose (LonelyGirl15) - are today. - The Silicon Alley Insider
Find out how you can filter and hide comments on your YouTube page. - Lifehacker

geeksugar Chats With MySpace CEO Chris DeWolfe

GeekSugar — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:30:32 -0800

Just two months shy of geeking out with Samantha Ronson at the TechCrunch50/MySpace Party, I found myself at another fabulous MySpace party last night at the beautiful Old Mint building in San Francisco - hello?! Lionel Richie performed! This time, it was a MySpace 2.0 party celebrating MySpace Music and the latest partnership between Ashton Kutcher's production company, Katalyst Media, and MySpace. The second season of Kutcher's web series Blah Girls is expected to debut on MySpace early next year - in addition to all previous episodes from season one.

Last night PopSugar caught up with Ashton to chat about how his step-daughters played a role in creating his new web animation series Blah Girls, and I got the chance to talk with MySpace CEO about MySpace Music and what else we can expect from MySpace in the next year. Here's what he had to say:

On MySpace Music: "We've gotten a lot done in the last year. Obviously MySpace music is one of the biggest ventures that we've done. We have a new profile type that we're rolling out really soon where you can customize your profile and have any kind of background you want and that will be really cool. Complete redesign - and in addition to that we'll be adding nearly every mobile feature - a lot of exciting stuff."
On what the redesign will entail: "More music and then tons of videos and then more functionality around the music where you'll be able to take it with you."

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Daily Tech: Watch the Presidential Debates Online With Hulu!

GeekSugar — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:30:01 -0700

If you want to watch the debate coverage tonight, but aren't going to be near a television, you can catch all the action on Hulu, who will be streaming tonight's presidential debate live. They will also be streaming the Oct. 15 debate as well! - Download Squad
Google has just launched one of the coolest tools to date people who have a tendency to send drunken emails - Google's Mail Goggles! When activated, this helpful program will force users to solve a series of math programs before being able to send any emails. It's set up to work on weekend nights, but you can change the settings. - Wired
Looking for some great sites where you can post your high-definition videos? Have a peek at some of the options. - USA Today
Google employees have been spotted surfing the web with their T-Mobile Android phones. - CNET News
The invitation site MyPunchbowl has unveiled the 2.0 version of its site that includes a new interface and a custom electronic invitation creator. - TechCrunch

Daily Tech: Five Reasons Why the Android Phone is Awesome

GeekSugar — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:47:52 -0700

Tomorrow, T-Mobile and Google will unveil the first phone powered by Android. So why is this new handset so amazing? - Gizmodo
Throughout the Emmys last night, five photographers were instantly uploading their pics to Emmys.com thanks to Eye-Fi, a SD memory card that wirelessly transmits your photos over WiFi to your computer or to the Internet. - Switched
Now that the Web 2.0 Expo has come to an end in NYC, which new entrepreneurs and developers stood out from the rest? - Wired
Did you catch all the Mii versions of the SNL characters during the Emmy Awards last night? - Kotaku
It's giveaway time! Be sure to log in to your TeamSugar account for your chances to win geek-chic beach gadgets and accessories! - geeksugar

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