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Would You Watch "The Phone"?

geeksugar — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:00:15 -0700

Here's one unknown caller you don't want to ignore! Justin Timberlake is set to produce a game show for MTV called The Phone, where contestants would pick up cell phone calls hidden around a big city, and they'd have to complete missions assigned by the caller on the other end of the phone. I'm kind of intrigued by the premise of this show, and totally stoked about the fact that a game show will be built around cell phones. But I'm guessing if the production value isn't that great, it might be boring watching two people talk on cell phones while running around a city — after all, I do already have The Hills (joke)! What do you think? Would you watch this show?Source

Would You Watch "The Phone"?

Yes, I'd totally watch The Phone!

No, Justin Timberlake or not, the concept doesn't sound that interesting.

Maybe — I'd need to hear more.

Guess Which Guy Is Obsessed With Gaming?

geeksugar — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:00:15 -0800

When this celebrity checks into a hotel, he requests an entire floor, a private fitness studio, an extra-large stereo, and a PlayStation and a Nintendo as well. He not only likes to get his game on, but he likes his room so fresh and so clean. The entire floor's air-conditioning filters must be changed upon his arrival and door handles need to be disinfected every few hours. Does any of this ring a bell? Click on '"take the quiz" to leave your guess!

Justin Expresses His Love For iChat With Oprah

geeksugar — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:30:00 -0700

On today's episode of Oprah, the ever so sexy and stylin' J.T. couldn't help but share a few secrets about how he keeps in contact with his latest love Jessica Biel—although he didn't reveal his 'mystery woman's' name on the show. Here's what Timberlake had to say about iChat, one of the ways he stays connected while on the road: "Technology is a wonderful thing sometimes.... I find that to be really cool, when you can actually see someone's face. I do it with my friends, as well, just to have a conversation back and forth. It just makes you feel closer, that's all." Oprah and Justin talking tech— how hot is that?
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Does Gossip Spread Faster Because Of The Web?

geeksugar — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:00:40 -0700

I've been thinking about how technology has changed dating, weddings and even gossip ever since seeing 50 Cent and Justin Timberlake's "Ayo Technology" and reading a USA Today article that claims office gossip is spread faster these days because of instant messenger and e-mail. While office gossip isn't exactly fodder for official study, USA Today claims it has taken on new dimensions in this digital age — even becoming a "dynamic force that can build camaraderie but can also destroy work relationships or careers." Here's more:

The proliferation of instant messaging, Internet blogs and e-mail means rumors in the workplace spread faster and farther, and can do more lasting damage.

While this seems obvious to me, it's not a topic I had considered until the last couple of weeks, when a friend admitted she mistakenly imed the wrong co-worker and typed some unnecessarily catty details about another woman in the office. Sadly, my friend isn't alone. USA Today also notes:

Nearly two-thirds of employees say that people in their workplace gossip about company news, according to an August study by Steelcase, a Grand Rapids, Mich., provider of office furniture and equipment. Twenty-eight percent of employees who work in offices without a consistent method of communicating news (such as staff meetings) say gossip is their first source for information.

I try to re-read my e-mails before I send them and consider whether they are appropriate for all eyes. Like it or not, I don't think our e-mails are as protected and safe as we might like to hope. What do you think? Source

Does Gossip Spread Faster Because Of The Web?

Yes

Maybe. See my reasoning below in comments

Justin Timberlake Teams Up With Verizon For JT-TV

geeksugar — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 12:07:27 -0800

All you Justin Timberlake fanatics better figure out who your cell phone carrier is. Verizon Wireless and Justin Timberlake have announced JT-TV, a new channel available on the Verizon Wireless V CAST service. Apparently, JT is the first artist to launch his own mobile channel that will be updated throughout the year. JT-TV will roll out four "channels" in 2007: Fashion, Film, Music and Lifestyle.

Users will have access to behind-the-scenes footage of Justin's first William Rast fashion show - it will feature snippets from the fashion show and also include exclusive interviews with Justin, his William Rast partner Trace Ayala, giving fans insight into the concept and the personal significance of this new line.

How To Get A Guy In Silicon Valley

geeksugar — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 16:09:15 -0800

By now, we've all seen the famous Justin Timberlake Junk in a Box SNL Skit, but a couple of inventive Silicon Valley geeks have come up with what seems like a great way to hook a geek: put a mac in your top.

While no one is ever going to top the original, I give this parody of a parody a 7 out of 10 for its lyrics, use of "faux nudity" and vocals. They actually sound really cute.