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Healthy App: iPractice

FitSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:00:24 -0800

I heart my iPhone because there are so many awesome apps to inspire healthy living, from iTreadmill to Slim Down Shopping List. Here's a new app from Yoga Journal called iPractice. It contains 15 yoga sequences all in the palm of your hand. The mini-classes are designed for different needs - some uplift your spirit, some calm your mind.

Once you pick the sequence, you can look at each individual pose on its own, or play the sequence in a slideshow format. A nice feature is that you can choose to have audio instruction walk you through the sequence, so you feel like you're in a class. There's also music to go along with the sequence, but I thought the dreamy tunes made it hard to hear the person talking. If you just want to hear the relaxing melodies, you can also turn the audio instruction off, and since there's text underneath each pose, you can follow along on your own. The photos of the poses were clear and colorful, and the sequences included a mix of both simple and challenging poses.

If you're interested in checking it out, download the free version here which offers two sequences, or the full version here for $4.99, which offers all 15 sequences.

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Get your yoga on by getting iPractice on your iPhone.

Your iPhone and iPod Touch Just Got a Little Classier

GeekSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:10:24 -0800

Although you only get two options when choosing an iPhone (even less if you're picking up an iPod Touch), you can always express your individuality with a case. I've got plenty of options for you, but if you're looking for something with a little more sizzle, a little more class if you will, check out these slim-fitting Blink Cases ($20-$25).

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These sleek and shiny cases hug the curves of your iPhone or iPod Touch without adding bulk and weight to your pocket. And even though they look like a million bucks, they don't cost a fortune. Coming in four different shades to match your sophisticated taste, Blink cases also come correct with a mirrored face plate so you can touch up your lip gloss or smooth out those perfectly placed waves in your hair. Oh, behave.

7 Awesome Gifts For Your Kid Brother

GeekSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:00:57 -0800

I'm counting down the days to the holidays by sharing my picks for the best geek-approved gifts for your entire family. Check out my previous picks for your parents and your sister here, then check out all the cool goodies I would choose for your younger bro in this slideshow!

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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
It's giveaway and game time on GeekSugar! Be sure to log in and play our Best Video Game ever bracket! - GeekSugar

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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