How to Use Google's New Knowledge Graph


Updated 05/20/12 3:42 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Use Google's Knowledge Graph

In an effort to improve and smarten up search results, Google launched the Knowledge Graph today. Previously, Google's search algorithm matched a string of letters or keywords to websites containing those letters, but keywords often have deeper meanings than face value. Google created the Knowledge Graph in response to the need for a more intelligent search model that better understands the Read more

Gear Review: Lark Silent Alarm Clock


Updated 05/15/12 9:32 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Lark Silent Alarm Clock Review

You can count me as one of the 30 percent of people who don't get enough sleep every night, so when Lark sent me its silent alarm clock ($100) to test a couple months ago, I was all about it. Since then, I've been using it pretty regularly, here's what I think of the alarm clock. First, here's what it is: The Lark is part app (compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad only at the moment, but Read more

iPhone 4S Shown to Guzzle Most Data: Here's How to Check Your iPhone Usage


Updated 01/06/12 11:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

iPhone 4S Data Usage

Bloomberg released a report today detailing how Siri has caused a jump in data usage for iPhone 4S customers. Utilizing Siri's voice recognition abilities to send texts, emails, get directions, and more, iPhone 4S users have been shown to use double the amount of data than that of iPhone 4 owners. AT&T and Verizon customers are familiar with the pain (and cost) of going over data limits, so Read more

Gear Review: Motorola's MotoACTV Fitness Tracker


Updated 12/27/11 6:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Motorola MOTOACTV Review

Is getting fit one of your New Year's resolutions for the coming year? Whether you're just diving into a new regimen or need a better way to track your workouts, you'll love the new MotoACTV fitness tracker from Motorola. Released in November, the MotoACTV promises to be your constant fitness companion, and with good reason. It can track calories burned, pace, speed, steps taken, and GPS route Read more

Doctor Who CliffsNotes For Noobs


Updated 12/20/11 2:12 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Doctor Who Trivia For Beginners

New to the Doctor Who world and a little confused about the blue police-box spaceship, enemies threatening to end time, and the alien that calls himself a Doctor though seems to have no academic qualifications? We've all been there. Call it the timey wimey Who initiation, call it bewildering, but now call yourself a master, thanks to this Doctor Who time line infographic. This graph provides an Read more

5 Things to Know About DWTS Winner JR Martinez


Updated 11/26/11 8:54 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Who Is JR Martinez?

Iraq veteran and former soap star JR Martinez, 28, won over America and the judges to bring home the trophy on Dancing With the Stars last night. But it's clear from his positive attitude and resilience that JR was a winner before the competition even started. Here are five things to know about the guy we'll hopefully be seeing more of. JR Was only 19 when he was injured while serving in Iraq Read more

Website of the Day: I Love Charts


Updated 06/17/11 12:15 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

I Love Charts Tumblr Blog

If there's a Twitter link that will make us click, somehow it's always a colorful chart or info graphic. From Venn diagrams and pie charts to bar graphs and flow charts, what is it about these nuggets of cheeky information that make us immediately hit "share" to every social media account? The team at the Tumblr blog I Love Charts feels the same way and has amassed a vast collection of graphs, Read more

5 Reasons Why the iPhone 4 Is the Second Most Popular Camera on Flickr


Updated 04/18/11 11:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

iPhone 4 on Flickr

Flickr is one of the most widely known photo-sharing sites for professional shutterbugs. But according to a new graph released by the Yahoo-owned site, recreational iPhone 4-toting photographers are gaining ground. The graph shows the most popular cameras used on the site: Nikon D90, Apple iPhone 4, Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, and Canon EOS Rebel T1i are the most popular. Read more

Watch the Same Movies and TV Shows Your Friends Are Watching Within Facebook


Updated 09/23/11 1:33 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Hulu and Netflix Integration in Facebook

Watching TV is about to get a bit more social. If you've connected your Facebook account to sites like Hulu and Netflix, you'll soon be able to watch TV and movies right in Facebook with a few links. For example, if one of your friends is watching Glee on Hulu and shares this activity on Facebook, you'll be able to click on their update and watch the same show within Facebook thanks to some new Read more

Facebook's F8 Keynote Recap: Timeline, Open Graph, and More


Updated 09/22/11 12:56 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Facebook F8 2011 Keynote Recap

Mark Zuckerberg took the stage for today's F8 keynote address earlier this morning, and if you missed all the news — which includes a brand-new way to view your profile, and lots of new partnerships — then get caught up here! Check out all the latest news below. Timeline A new way to view your profile, Timeline gives you an in-depth look at your history on Facebook. More than just a line of Read more