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Do You Store Your Contacts' Data Anywhere Else?
Last weekend's server crash resulting in T-Mobile Sidekick users losing all of their data left a lot of Sidekick users understandably angry. At first, T-Mobile considered recovering the lost data unlikely, but now it seems that most of the data has been recovered and will be restored to Sidekick users shortly.
Part of the problem: Microsoft offers no digital backup for the Sidekick.
iPhone/Credit Card Case Combo: Love It or Leave It?
I'm digging the metallic blue hue on this iPhone case (it also comes in a number of other colors), but this particular case provides more than just protection to your mobile: it also holds your credit cards and cash! The Case-Mate iPhone Credit Card Case ($30) is great for when you're headed out for a night on the town and just want to take the necessities: phone, ID, and a few bucks for a cab. Not sure how I'd feel about toting around my credit cards out in the open like that all the time, but I guess when you have limited space in a tiny clutch, it could be a lifesaver.
Cell Phones That Keep Parents and Children in Touch
Staying connected with your kids now involves technology. While back-to-school shopping means papers, pencils and knapsacks for most lil ones, some parents are also adding mobile phones to the supply list.
Thirty-eight percent of LilSugar readers said their children carry a cell phone with them, while 48 percent said they were against a school ban on the wireless devices.
Ask a Geek Girl: What's With Carbonite and Should I Sign Up?
Dear GeekSugar,
My mom called me the other day freaking out about a Carbonite commercial, saying I should back up my photos before disaster strikes. I've actually seen the commercials late at night (I have to admit, I find them pretty funny), but can't really wrap my mind around why the service is. I have thousands of photos stored on my laptop and do worry it will quit on me one day and I will be left without copies.
The Celebrities Bring Their Sidekicks and Phones Out to Party
It was couples' night for a handful of stars at T-Mobile's Sidekick LX launch party in LA yesterday. Pete Wentz took a break from his tour to reunite with Ashlee Simpson, who tweeted about how great it was to see DJ AM and Travis Barker together. Doug Reinhardt came attached at the hip with Paris Hilton as usual, and two of his exes, Lauren Conrad and Amanda Bynes, were both celebrating as well.
Geeks We Love: Doug Aamoth of CrunchGear
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, we're kicking off our third annual Geeks We Love interview series to showcase some of the most talented and loved tech writers in the industry. And who better to get things under way, than the charming Doug Aamoth, who spends most of his days reviewing high-tech gadget goods for CrunchGear? I had the pleasure of meeting Doug at the HTC Touch Diamond Event in London last year, and found him to be very much the way he comes across in his work — passionate and knowledgeable about technology, and a really great guy with an addictive sense of humor.
Boost Mobile Does It Again With an Uncanny Commercial
Boost Mobile is back with another one of their eyebrow raising commercials, which is a part of their Unwronged video series. It wasn't too long ago I was pointing out the strangeness of the last TV ad, and now the cell phone company is back with this interesting number. Promoting their $50 a month unlimited plan, which is free from hidden fees, these commercials may be just what society needs right now — a good phone deal and some wacky entertainment.
Daily Tech: SlingPlayer Mobile Is Now Available
- You can now download SlingPlayer Mobile on your cell phone for a one-time fee of $30 (or try it free for 30 days) if you have a BlackBerry and a Slingbox. — Gizmodo
- The Amazon Kindle and video games for the Nintendo Wii topped Amazon's bestselling products of 2008 list. — USA Today
- EMTEC's new Kooky USB drives are colorful, fun, and are guaranteed to brighten someone's day.
Geek Tip: Use Qipit and Your Phone to Copy and Send Docs
I've always been a fan of using my cell phone to stay organized and recently found a free cell phone service that was created to help you do just that. Qipit allows you to copy documents and handwritten notes with your camera phone or digital camera to store, fax, email, or publish online.
The service turns notes into digital copies (PDFs), allows you to email or fax digital copies via email, and helps store all of your paper documents and notes as digital documents for easy archiving and sharing.
Track Your BFF, BF Or GF Via Satellite
Wondering what your best friend or significant other is doing at this very moment?
The GSM mobile phone tracking system allows you to keep tabs on unsuspecting cell phone users via the GPS-TRACK satellite network.
Based on repeater triangulation, the system tracks mobile phones using GPS and GSM technology.
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