by Shoshana Diggs on August 18th, 2010
I personally didn’t get to speak with or interview Hannah Simone as I was unable to attend the event (E3) where our CuteGeek representative met her. Which sort of sucks because after reading her answers and reading up on her she’s an amazing person. Would have been nice to have met her. But I got the second best thing, I got the task of writing up why she’s a Brilliant Women in Tech.
Hannah Simone was born in London England and as lived all over the world. From Saudi Arabia to New Delhi India where she attended school and would help organize to benefits to help women and children with Aids. In 2006 she landed in Canada where she became a VJ for MuchMusic and in 2009 she became the host of WCG Utimate Gamer, whose second season starts August 19th 2010 on the SyFy Channel. Check local listings. I always wanted to say that…I guess I still haven’t said it and I just typed it.
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by Radiris Diaz on June 15th, 2010
Hello Cute Geeks – Microsoft unofficially kicked off e3 with their “Project Natal” event aka Kinect. The event was amazing – screens, lights and incredible designs throughout the stage and performers. We all had to wear these poncho looking white tops, with crazy shoulder pads that lit up during the event.
The show exemplified the evolution of gaming-which was just using a controller and eventually not using a controller. The many examples shown really cleared up the confusion I walked in with and I left pretty excited about the future of gaming, especially after seeing the many ways all members of a family could use it.
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by Nina Pena on May 12th, 2010
Funny story…they actually make Yoda USB flash drives and though I haven’t watched all the Star Wars (I am assuming I will getting death stares from Star Wars fans), I was intrigued. I love the Yoda USB Flash Drive! Anytime you can transform an electronic product into something that is iconic and fun to put on your desk is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! If you like personalization of anything tech and if you are like I am then you will love this.
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by Radiris Diaz on May 8th, 2010
I bet you read that twice – you should have. I did. But that’s exactly what I was ‘greeted’ with when I received the new and improved We-Vibe II ™. It almost looked like a wedding invitation and all I could do was say “Awwww” because it was so cute, yet at the same time, I sat up a little straighter, adjusted my posture, crossed my legs, and flipped my hair a bit because it was very, very, sexy.
Interesting concept right – some seductive font and great paper quality made me feel sexy and made me want to be sexier. Imagine how I felt when I actually saw the product.
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by Nina Pena on April 13th, 2010
I think I am the last person on the planet that doesn’t have an iPhone and I have no idea what I am waiting for…Oh I know a day job:-). I asked all my iPhone friends if I could test the iSkin solo SE/ solo FX out on theirs and my friend Aziz from Cabana Networks kindly volunteered. Aziz also has an iPad so stay tuned for a review on the iPad and the accessories that I have been receiving.
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by Nina Pena on March 25th, 2010
I recently received the ScanSnap S1300 and did the unboxing video here! I had a funny visual moment when I read that it was portable. I had a vision of someone walking around with a Netbook and the ScanSnap S1300 in downtown San Francisco on Market street computing and scanning. I do realize that is not what it’s meant for though my mental visual made me laugh! The ScanSnap S1300 is made for business people on the go who need a quick scanner, portable users (I bet this could even work on a plane though I didn’t get to fly and test it) or for those who have a small work space and need a scanner. What I found intriguing when I did the unboxing is that you can power it via USB for the ultimate portable experience. Nice! I loved that it was very light in weight and realized why its made for folks on the go.
I quickly downloaded the ScanSnap S1300 software for the product which by no means took long at all and started scanning. I kind of put it to the test by scanning a very thick card board flyer and it worked! I scanned my cutegeek business card as well and though it was slanted going in it scanned straight.
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by Nina Pena on March 5th, 2010
Bone Collections sent me their Phone Leather 3GS Case for the iPhone recently. Have you ever been the last person on the planet to adapt to a gadget (which is rare for me)?! Admittedly I do not have an iPhone as I prefer to click actual buttons…crazy I know but I have shaky hands and it would take my friends days to decode my texts using an iPhone. Don’t get me wrong, I think the iPhone is an AMAZING product and endorse it to everyone plus the applications are phenomenal.
Fortunately I knew someone who owned one; my great pal Mel. She invited me over to make calzones with her (yes this cutegeek can also cook); I realized this is the perfect time to test this iPhone Leather 3GS case out. She currently owns a hard case which after she took it off realized it was scratching her brand new iPhone. I opened up the box for the Phone Leather 3GS case and since it’s a simple silicon case we slipped it on in no time. Continue Reading…
by Nina Pena on February 22nd, 2010
By mid-day I realized I should have ate; dumn mistake and should have known that from previous E3′s and CES’s. Admittedly I was a tad grumpy however I was not ready for this. At every show as a women blogger some dude is going to either think we don’t know our products (women make up over 60% of household decision making) or they are just sexest. I ran into one of those booths that will remain un-named. It’s sad that women in technology still get treated this way.
After that bad taste in my mouth I decided I should visit a fun booth; ie Hard Candy…Surely these folks would be sweeter; I mean the word candy is in the product name! When I walked up to Hard Candy Cases I got a big smile on my face; the booth was ran by all women at the time! Their product line was bold but durable; everything a women now-a-days needs! These cases do not scratch and if they by chance do it’s an easy buff out. They also had cases for the iPad and showcased a new all rubber case for Macbooks which felt kind cool. I am looking forward to checking out Hard Candy’s Cases and how these will work with my Macbook. Continue Reading…
by Nina Pena on February 17th, 2010
This year was my first year at Macworld as a cutegeek blogger and of course Apple didn’t even have a booth…however that didn’t stop the masses to attend the show. When I first told my friends I was going I got the immediate question; “Why are you going since Apple won’t be there?” Another friend sarcastically said “What is MacWorld without Apple…just World?” I had no idea what to expect after all my pals banter…What was MacWorld without Apple? And where is Mr. Job’s?
My questions were answered as soon as I walked into the masses…Software, Games, and Accessories!
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by Nina Pena on February 17th, 2010
I am quite the loyal gal; in fact it took me years to bow down to HP products after bleeding the Dell blue for so long. My first gaming system back in the 80′s was the first Nintendo (yeah I saved the princess in Mario brother’s, ran my ass off on Track and Field, and vastly improved my shooting aim from Duck hunt).
I had played Wii Sports a year ago plus again at my cousins place recently and for the first time ever I got over 150 on bowling (now I am up to 200), kicked booty on virtual tennis and can box anyone out of my virtual boxing ring. After realizing I rock at the game I made it a goal to get it at some point. After 1.5 years of owning a PS3 I got a Wii as a second gaming console. It has become quite the addiction. Continue Reading…
I personally didn’t get to speak with or interview Hannah Simone as I was unable to attend the event (E3) where our CuteGeek representative met her. Which sort of sucks because after reading her answers and reading up on her she’s an amazing person. Would have been nice to have met her. But I got the second best thing, I got the task of writing up why she’s a Brilliant Women in Tech.
