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Picture Perfect Tech: Cell Phones From What Happens in Vegas

GeekSugar — Tue, 27 May 2008 02:30:11 -0700

I guess you could say I've been on a bit of a movie kick lately, seeing Iron Man and all its tech treats two short weeks ago and then back to the theaters this past weekend for some hilarious What Happens in Vegas action.

This movie features Cameron Diaz who plays Joy, a stockbroker from Manhattan, and the leading man Jack, played by Ashton Kutcher. Both meet in Vegas for a wild night out on the town and find themselves dealing with a lot more than they bargained for once the night is over. For those who haven't seen it, I won't go into great detail and spoil it for you . . . but I absolutely must reveal some of the tech treats this geek had her eye on throughout the movie!

Samsung had some serious pull in this film, hooking up Cameron with a BlackJack II smartphone. This sleek black cell is certainly an all-in-one phone, boasting TeleNav GPS, a camera, Windows Mobile 6, Bluetooth, and a QWERTY keyboard with a front jog wheel (similar to the iPod wheel).

And to see what sexy Samsung phone Ashton was sporting in the movie (he makes any phone looks sexy in this movie), just read more!

Jack was regularly spotted with a Samsung SGH-a727 cell. Considered the "multimedia friendly phone," the SGH-a727 isn't nearly as wide as the BlackJack II, but it's just as powerful. With this phone you can stream video, IM your friends with all the popular chat platforms, listen to tunes via Bluetooth, or take video footage with the video record option. This phone only costs $50.

Photos courtesy of 20th Century Fox

The Hills Tech Quiz: Episode 9 (What Happens In Vegas...)

GeekSugar — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 03:04:28 -0700

From LA to Vegas, this week's episode of The Hills was all over the map with birthday and anniversary celebrations. A few tech cameos here and there, but no major gadget usage overall. I guess the girls got the memo that drinking while operating a cell phone doesn't go hand in hand! Let's see how much you were paying attention. Scroll down and click 'take the quiz' to participate in this week's tech quiz!Photos courtesy of MTV

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The Hills Tech Quiz: Episode Four, "Boys Make Girls Cry"

GeekSugar — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:00:42 -0700

This week we got our Hills fix early with episode four airing right before all of MTV's VMA action. Usually what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, but this episode was such an emotional roller-coaster that I can't help but share some details. If your TiVo didn't catch all the action, find the entire episode online here. And if you did watch it, you'll know that there were a ton of tech cameos among drama and tears. Take the quiz below to see how much you remember! And be sure to come back on Tuesday for episode five's tech quiz!

Photos courtesy of MTV

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Daily Tech: Over CES Already? Play MacWorld Bingo!

GeekSugar — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:00:27 -0800

We may be completely wrapped up at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas today, but that doesn't mean we aren't wondering what will happen next week at MacWorld. Play MacWorld Bingo to test your ESP. - Cult of Mac
Is CES leaving Las Vegas? We think they'll leave that to Sheryl Crow, but that's just us. - Gizmodo
Not all watches are made alike. Here's a watch phone in dire need of a makeover. - Crave
Start the march. Bill Gates did his final interview as head of Microsoft with Engadget. - Engadget
What's the opposite of CES? The Plush PC, hands down. - Craft

Totally Geeky or Geek Chic? Online Virtual Weddings

GeekSugar — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:00:19 -0700

Could you imagine attending a wedding online? With so many couples finding love online these days, it's no shocker that there are actually wedding ceremonies which allow "virtual vows." This year's Fan Faire in Las Vegas will host the first-ever live and virtual wedding ceremony for a couple who are huge fans of the video game EverQuest II. During the ceremony they will both simultaneously exchange live and virtual vows through their EverQuest II avatars via computers, which will just so happen to be joining them at the altar. Trendhunter, says it just isn’t enough for the couple to exchange "I do’s" in the real world, because then their virtual pals would be missing out. What are your thoughts on this? Over the top geeky or kinda geek chic? Leave your comments below!Image Source

Match The Celeb With The Cell Phone

GeekSugar — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 10:56:14 -0700

I spy with my little eye a celeb with a pretty bling shirt, a bad polish job and a lovely BlackBerry 8700 (which just so happens to match her outfit)! This one is kinda tough, especially since you can't see her infamous hair. Here's a hint: Prince recently mocked her singing ability at Las Vegas' Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino. Any idea who it is? Leave all your guesses below!

Click read more to find out who it is!

It is PARIS HILTON - did I fool you? I thought that the BlackBerry 8700 might give it away, but then again, we never know what phone she will be carrying since she has so many!

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