04.24.2008

Sneak peak at today's Popgadget Drop email and giveaway

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04.22.2008

Whimsy & Spice: Babygadget editor's new food business now selling on Etsy

Jenna, our art director and editor of Babygadget, started a new food business this spring with her pastry chef husband, Mark. Whimsy & Spice, Brooklyn Confectioners, makes "handmade sweets with a dash of spice," which you can buy at the Brooklyn Flea on Sundays, and now also in their Etsy shop. Lavender cookies, chocolate and caramel marshmallows, espresso brownies, and chocolate chilli cashew biscotti are some of the edible creations you can now buy online.

Jenna and Mark keep a blog called "Sweet Fine Day" in which they chronicle their experience in launching this new business, as well as their daily food adventures (along with beautiful photos of dishes Mark whips up in their kitchen) and life in Brooklyn with their two young daughters.

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04.10.2008

Popgadget poll results on social network fatigue

We asked readers about "social network fatigue," which can mean either that you're getting tired of social networking sites or that you're simply exhausted from having too much of your time sucked up by online social networking (boredom, on the one hand, addiction on the other). And, indeed, it appears that, at least among those who participated in the poll, this phenomenon is real.

43% of participants said they're afflicted and have cut back since last year, which could mean the novelty has worn off for them and the experience is no longer so fascinating, or that they've stopped shopping around and have settled into one or two sites they use regularly (which is probably good news for established networks like facebook). For the 9% who said they're afflicted but haven't cut back (the addicts?), those who are still getting acquainted with the whole concept, and those who just don't care yet, new offerings may still appeal.

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02.11.2008

Popgadget polls

In our last poll, we asked you how long you can do without your cell phone. Here are the results:

I was a little surprised that so many people said they could leave behind their cell phones for an entire week. Among the "other" answers were: one month, one minute, never, and forever. I would put myself in the 15-minutes category, but only when my daughter is at home. Otherwise, maybe 5 minutes.

Our new poll asks about your ideal Valentine's Day gift. Take it here.

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01.27.2008

Popgadget Drop emails and gallery of giveaways

If you haven't subscribed to Popgadget Drop emails, here are a few good reasons to sign up now:

1. Our emails are designed to be easy on the eyes, and they're short and snappy. Not too demanding.

2. Each week, we give you simple, time-saving, fun tech tips for non-techies - straight from Mia, our editor. You don't have to be a geek to appreciate them. And if you forward a tip to a friend, they'll not only thank you for the tip, but for the chance to enter their name in our giveaway drawings. These tips are exclusive to our emails, you won't find them on our website.

3. Coming soon -- our second weekly emails will be launching soon. The theme: "Big in Japan," all about quirky products from Japan.

4. All Popgadget Drop subsribers can enter our weekly giveaway drawings to win our favorite gadgets from some of our favorite companies.

Take a look at some of our past Popgadget Drop emails:
Email big files with YouSendIt (Ambient Orb giveaway)
Digital bucket online file storage (Vibe Duo Headset giveaway)
Use Google SMS as your personal assistant (Pure-Fi HIgh Performance Stereo System giveaway)

Photos of recent giveaways after the jump.

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01. 7.2008

How addicted are you to your cell phone?

I'm not addicted to my cell phone; rather, other people are addicted to my being instantly available 24/7 by cell phone, and I merely enable them in their addiction by always having it on and near me.

How long can you have your cell phone off without breaking into a cold sweat (other than when you're asleep)? If you turn it off for 15 minutes, do you come back to messages like "Where have you been all this time?" Do you become a "missing person" if you don't answer for more than an hour, six hours, a whole day? Take our POLL.

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12.26.2007

Seeking Movable Type programmer

If you are an independent Movable Type programmer in the U.S., and are available to commit several hours per week working for us on a freelance basis, please email Hoyun at poplifemedia@gmail.com, and provide the following information: your full name, city and state, a few details about your experience with Movable Type and other content management systems, and any other relevant information (or attach a resume with this info.). If you're located in or near the Washington, DC area, please indicate that in the subject line of your email.

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12. 5.2007

Popgadget shop at Henri Bendel

We are very excited to bring you an inside view of the Popgadget pop-up shop which is one of the 2007 Holiday Shops at Henri Bendel in New York City. The store is now open, on the 3rd Floor, and is like a Popgadget page come to life.

The directory sign, which made us scream in excitement.

Popgadget Dream Machines! Conveniently located across from the Chocolate Cafe where you can get amazing hot chocolate and beautiful truffles. Right in front of the Rizzoli Book Shop is Popgadget!