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Keep Your Tech Covered With the Redmaloo Felt Sleeves

GeekSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:45:10 -0700

I talk a lot of game about keeping your cell phones and MP3 players safe and covered, but guess what - I don't always take my own advice. For example, my iPod is not covered most of the time, and I sometimes let my iPhone run naked in my bag. Bad news, I know. But if I had the extra cash to throw down for these designer Redmaloo Felt Sleeves (about $43) - which are designed to fit your iPhone and iPod Touch, but I think they could fit your Blackberry and other gadgets - I would totally spring for them.

Not only are the colors totally inviting, but the elastic strap ensures that your tech isn't going anywhere but safely home. Plus, felt keeps your screens free of scratches, and the fabric is a cool juxtaposition next to your sleek gadgets.

Daily Tech: Why the iPod Touch Didn't Get a Camera

GeekSugar — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:20:15 -0700

Steve Jobs tells David Pogue why the iPod Touch didn't get a video cam - The New York Times
Six video games that give you permission to be naughty and bad - Green Pixels
The iPhone and iPod Touch OS 3.1 is now available for download - The Boy Genius Report
The Chip Chick ladies check out Beatles Rock Band - Chip Chick
Thanks to Oprah, we can all get $100 off a new MyTouch 3G - Engadget
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Charge Your iPod Touch With the Sun Using This Case

GeekSugar — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:50:06 -0700

I love my gadgets, but what happens when your cell phone or iPod needs to be juiced up and you're nowhere near a power supply and you managed to forget your iPod cord at home? Thanks to solar powered gizmos, you've always got a back up - well that is, if you have some sunlight to work with!

Novothink has created this hybrid solar iPod Touch charger case called the Surge (patent still pending), but unlike concept designs, this handy accessory will be available later this month for $70. The way it works is the case features 3.7 V lithium-ion battery that can either be charged via the sun (with the built-in solar panel) or by USB.

No word on whether they will come out with iPhone 3G and 3GS friendly versions.

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Daily Tech: iPod Touch With Camera and Mic on the Way?

GeekSugar — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:41:54 -0700

It's rumored that the next iPod Touch will come with a camera and microphone - Wired
Shure headphones get taken for a test drive - CrunchGear
Score some great gadget deals of the day - Lifehacker
This social networking-inspired watch tells you what time to Twitter, Facebook, and upload pics to Flickr - Unplggd
Gmail is toning down its "display images below" option in emails - The Gmail Blog
Log in for a chance to win a new Amazon Kindle - geeksugar

Daily Tech: Google Search Now Displays Local Results

GeekSugar — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:45:28 -0700

Now when you Google something like doctors' offices, gyms, the post office, banks and more, Google will provide you with a list of results based on your location (by using your IP address). - Lifehacker
These are great! Make your iPhone look like your first Nokia or other old-school phone with these funny ZweiPhone stickers. - Gizmodo
Switched rounds up a list of all of the great gadgets that will help you enjoy baseball even more. - Switched
The Samsung Impression smartphone is now on sale from AT&T for $199. - CrunchGear
This new Apple job posting could imply that the iPod Touch will soon be getting a built-in web cam like the iPhone. - Wired

iPhone OS 3.0: Copy and Paste! MMS, Plus More Revealed

GeekSugar — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:45:49 -0700

Hold onto your hats, and try to think of complaints you've had about the iPhone in the past, because Apple has done their darnedest to correct all of them. Gizmodo's live coverage in Cupertino, CA, this morning revealed the features of the iPhone's 3.0 OS update, which include:

Copy/Paste: Finally! You'll be able to double-tap text to get the option of cutting, copying, and pasting (which also applies to images).
Multimedia messaging (MMS): You'll be able to text and receive texts with images and sound (also, finally).

Landscape Messaging: You can use the keyboard in landscape mode for the eMail and Notes apps.
Spotlight: One of my favorite features of Macs, the iPhone will have Spotlight for you to search all the information stored on your iPhone.

To hear about other new features, and to find out when 3.0 will be released, just read more.

The other big features revealed today include support for other calendar types, a voice memo app by Apple, and the ability to send and receive files. In addition, Apple is adding APIs so that third-party developers can shoot for the stars with new apps, including the ability for your iPhone to do peer-to-peer WiFi connectivity with another iPhone and turn-by-turn directions.

Also being beefed up is the App store, which will feature subscriptions to apps, and the ability to purchase new levels for games and additional content for apps you already own.

So when is all this available? Apple says the update is coming sometime this Summer, and it'll be free for iPhone 3G owners, $10 for Touch owners, and free for first generation iPhone users, who'll get most but not all the features.

Oh, and if you're still upset about the high price of the iPhone service: Word on the street is that that may also drop, due to competition with the Palm Pre.

Daily Tech: The Latest Mac OS X Is Now Available For Download

GeekSugar — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:25:20 -0800

Apple has just released its latest OS X update - 10.5.6, which offers many improvements and fixes. - Gizmodo
Here's a pretty sweet deal from Best Buy. If you purchase a second-generation iPod Touch (8GB), you'll get a $50 gift card in return. - CNET
Optimal Home Location is a neat new site that uses Google Maps to help you find a central home location between your family's daily stops. - Unplggd
Here are some cool camcorder suggestions for those who are looking for a quality camcorder at a decent price. - USA Today
We're not only giving away one Palm Centro this holiday season - but seven - thanks to our friends over at Palm! Be sure to log in for your chances to win! - geeksugar

Boombox iPod/iPhone Skin: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:00:08 -0800

I can't help but gravitate toward vintage gadgets (I am the founding member of the Vintage Geek group, you know), so mash-ups of old and new stuff is something I'm totally into.

This particular skin from Gelaskin ($15) tugged at my heartstrings, mostly because it reminded me of my first boombox that I carried around with me to sleepovers, my backyard, and even a few times to school (my teachers were not pleased with that last location).

I'm kinda digging this skin for my iPhone, but I'm not sure I could handle it taking up permanent residence there. What do you think?

Daily Tech: The Second-Gen iPod Touch Is Faster Than the iPhone 3G

GeekSugar — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:12:31 -0800

This is news to me. The second-generation iPod Touch runs at 532 MHz, whereas the first Touch and both iPhones only run at 412 MHz. - The Boy Genius Report
With Google's new SearchWiki, you can now reorder search preferences when you are logged into your Google account. - Switched
Looks like Amazon is kicking off their Black Friday sale early, with gadgets drastically dropping in price. - Gizmodo
Napsounds is a neat site that offers free 20-minute-long relaxation tunes for you to listen to when you need to take a quick power nap. - Lifehacker
It's giveaway time on geeksugar! Be sure to log in and enter our laptop giveaway for your chances to win a Windows Vista powered Sony VAIO CS laptop or a Windows Vista powered Acer Aspire Gemstone Blue Notebook. - geeksugar

Hot New Games Hitting Your iPod Touch and iPhone This Fall

GeekSugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 02:01:48 -0700

Yesterday, I got an early look at the newest games slated to hit the iPod Touch and iPhone this Fall and Winter. I was pretty impressed with the graphics and low learning curve it took just to pick up and play these newest games, but to be honest, they're going to have to compete with Spore Origins for my coveted iPhone play time! New titles include an awesome mobile version of Need for Speed, which looked like a blast to play, as well as a cute platformer called Rolando that has your character rolling along a course, which was totally reminiscent of the super-cute PSP game I loved called LocoRoco.

But my favorite of this batch had to be a Tetris inspired title that has you stacking blocks to reach a goal - simple, yet addictive. But unlike Tetris, you have the accelerometer to deal with, so you have to keep it steady! It's called Topple, and it looks like it would take up plenty of those free minutes I accumulate on the bus! Thankfully, Topple is available now in the App Store for 99 cents, so I can get my game on today!