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Website of the Day: This Day in Tech

GeekSugar — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:30:07 -0700

If you ever want to brush up on your tech-history knowledge, I suggest adding Wired's This Day in Tech website to your RSS reader. Each day, This Day in Tech posts technological advancements that happened from the 18th century until today. From subject areas, including transportation, physics, inventions, computers and IT, engineering, communication, business, and medicine, the site is guaranteed to enlighten you on all the movers and shakers that helped shape and develop tech as we know it today.

Have an interesting website you want to share? To learn how to post your favorite websites to our Website of the Day group, read more.

First of all, join the Website of the Day group.
Click "New Post" under the website of the day tab at the top of the page.
Give your story a "Title."
Fill in the "Body" with a link to your favorite website and the reasons why you love it.
Type "Technology and Gadgets" in the Categories box
Add keyword(s) in the tag field with relevant tags (for example mine for this story was "Website of the Day").
Choose whether you want the post to be private or public.
Click "Create Post" to submit content.

So join the Website of the Day group and share information about all your favorite sites! Yours just might end up on the GeekSugar homepage!

J.J. Abrams Brings Possibly the Coolest Issue of Wired Yet

GeekSugar — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:34 -0700

This newest issue of Wired Magazine (which I read faithfully), brings together some of my favorite things inside its pages: puzzles, magic, and J.J. Abrams.

Not only is J.J. Abrams responsible for some of the most geek-worthy shows on TV like Lost, Fringe, and Alias, but he produced soon-to-be Spring blockbuster Star Trek (which I have my IMAX tickets for already). So when I heard that he would be helping to whip up the May issue of Wired into something totally fitting of his work, I couldn't wait to get my copy.

Packed with puzzles, mysteries, and science, this issue of Wired should take longer than the average issue to get through - there is something on every page to solve, decode, decipher, and discover. Nothing is an accident.

Check out some behind the scenes footage of J.J. working with the Wired staff, and what you can expect in the next issue when you read more.

Which Gadgets Have Been Replaced by Your Smartphone?

GeekSugar — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:45:27 -0800

On Monday, Wired posted a comical story about five gadgets that have been killed by the cell phone, then yesterday amended the post to include even more gadgets that have been tossed aside for the convenience of all-in-one cell features.

This got me wondering if your cell phone has taken the place of your other gadgets? I know that my iPhone has inadvertently replaced several on this list, but there are a few I can't live without (hello, proper digital camera!). Has your smartphone replaced any of your other beloved gadgets?

Get the March 2008 of Wired for Free!

GeekSugar — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:31:44 -0800

Hurry, get over to Wired and fill out a form to get the March 2008 issue of Wired for free. They only have 10,000 to giveaway so act fast!

Thanks TeamSugar user GirlC for this awesome tid-bit! Geeks everywhere are going crazy right now!

Geekipedia: Wired's Encyclopedia For Geeks

GeekSugar — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 09:00:19 -0700

When this month's issue of Wired Magazine arrived at my doorstep, I was delightfully surprised to find another magazine enclosed-a lovely Geekipedia. This little blue book contains all of the people, places, ideas and trends you need to know now; bringing you up to speed on the latest top tech topics. It's a must have manual for all things geek and something most of you readers should check out. Here's one of the fun definitions you can find in the Geekipedia:

Mashup- In case you somehow missed it - maybe you were watching the trailer for Brokeback to the Future - the mashup isn't just about mixing the Black and White albums to make Grey. Digital media lends itself to cutting, pasting, sampling, and compositing, and the urge to hybridize has rubbed off on everything from fashion to hardware design.

To access the online Geekipedia, click here.

How To Rock Out With Guitar Hero

GeekSugar — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:00:10 -0700

In case you missed it, Wired Magazine has created a great How To Wiki, which is a collaborative site dedicated to Do It Yourself projects and tips. My favorite entry so far is the How to Rock At Guitar Hero guide. So how can you shock your audience if you don't have the LEGO Gibson guitar?

Challenge yourself - No pain, no fame. Skip the easy level (which requires just three fingers) and opt for medium - it's important to get your pinkie playing as soon as you can.
Perfect the hold - There are more buttons than you have available fingers. Use your pointer, which is your most coordinated digit, to operate both the red and green buttons up top.
Learn patterns - It's like playing Scrabble after memorizing the Scrabble dictionary - learn the tricks and you'll be able to give Santana a run for his money. If you're struggling to get through certain solos, check out the training mode.
Maximize star power - You'll score more points if you're smart about your star power. Though it seems practical to wait until your meter is full to start using it to get double points, start at the halfway mark. Pretend your on American Idol, only with a guitar.

Source: Wired

Martha Stewart Does Edible Geek On Wired

GeekSugar — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 11:15:14 -0700

Homemaking expert Martha Stewart may not have stripped down like Jenna Fischer for her cover of Wired, but she does get her geek on with a baked-to-perfection Wii cake and by revealing her inner techieness.

Gadget obsessed Martha stays connected with her BlackBerry and Razr (pink perhaps?) and it's no surprise that the super organized Stewart has a "servery," a room with two long white marble counters on either side with lots of plugs, where she keeps her gadgets, charges her cameras and stores batteries. She also attempts to keep wires and "crap" (no lie) to a minimum, opting for iPods in every room with wireless speakers. Here are some more highlights from the interview:

On the new marthastewart.com re-design: "I'm working on Marthapedia right now, which is my version of Wikipedia. If you know how to take red wine out of a white cloth napkin better than I do, that's good to know. We'll be editing user content, and it won't be as freewheeling as Wikipedia. Because a lot of this - you have to really monitor it."
What geeks can learn from her: "First of all, they can learn to prioritize, and they can learn how to make things beautiful. It's about using your hands and your mind to make things work better. Whether you're a programmer or a seamstress, it's all about new techniques, simplifying old techniques, and consolidating steps. Making things go faster - but not worse. Better."

Check out Martha's Wii Cake recipe. Want to check out some more yummy and geeky treats? Check out my past edible geek stories.

Are Racy Online Pics A Good Reason To Fire Someone?

GeekSugar — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 14:05:12 -0700

On Wired this week, there's a great article Sex and Nudity Aren't Good Reasons to Fire Someone. The article details the story of an Ohio teacher who was fired after private nude images were posted online without his consent and discovered by his work administrators. The New York Post also reported a similar case whereby an employee was fired after his bosses found his picture on an erotic dating site. What are your thoughts on this? Do you think sexual or nude images of oneself online should be a basis for determining one's work habits? Leave your comments below!

How I'd Wire Betty Draper

GeekSugar — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:50:33 -0700

It's not easy being Betty Draper. The trendy housewife and former model from AMC's Mad Men has to keep up appearances, keep up with three children, and keep her often chaotic emotional life on track. She certainly deserves a few push presents after delivering her new baby and putting up with Don's adulterous antics. I've offered up some suggestions for how I'd wire hubby Don Draper, but it's Betty's turn.

The charming Mrs. Draper is all about keeping up with the Joneses, so instead of relying on predomindately vintage-inspired gizmos, I've collected an assortment of retro and modern devices that would assure the couture gal stayed connected if she were living in current day.

Photo courtesy of AMC

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WIRED SCIENCE Debuts Tonight on PBS

GeekSugar — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 17:32:49 -0800

Premiering tonight at 8 p.m. WIRED SCIENCE imports the DNA of Wired, the pre-eminent science/technology magazine, into an entertaining and timely television program. Not only is the one-hour show hosted by a woman, but it showcases the magazine's stylish design and irreverent attitude toward recent discoveries and tech innovations.

Tune in for the latest stories in sci/tech and their impact on culture, communication, entertainment, politics and business.

The show is co-hosted by Ziya Tong, who in the amusing studio segment "Exploded View," obliterates a piece of technology in order to explain how it works. Tonight she takes apart a beautiful plasma set with a power tool. It's priceless.

Visit the PBS Listings site to check your local channel listings, or watch the pilot online.