Decoding the New Online Privacy Bill of Rights


Updated 02/24/12 3:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Is the Online Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights?

This week, the White House announced a framework to protect consumer privacy in the digital age of smartphones and constant Internet access. The voluntary corporate guidelines called the Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights "give consumers clear guidance on what they should expect from those who handle their personal information, and set expectations for companies that use personal data." For now, Read more

Will You Be Watching White House Christmas?


Updated 12/10/10 1:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

White House Christmas 2010 on HGTV

If you're as enamored with the White House holiday décor as we are, you'll be happy to hear that HGTV is continuing its seasonal tradition of highlighting the presidential home on its show White House Christmas 2010 this Sunday. Hosted by designer Genevieve Gorder, the hour-long special takes a look at this year's theme, "Simple Gifts," the decorating process from idea to reality, and Read more

10 Holiday Decorating Ideas to Steal From the White House


Updated 12/11/10 4:24 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Decorating Inspiration From the White House's Holiday Decor

I'll never tire of poring over holiday decorating photos, and when the decorating is staged at the White House, I'm even more excited. This year, the White House's holiday decorating theme is "Simple Gifts." Laura Dowling, who serves as the chief floral designer, along with her staff, crafted holiday decorations that were derived from natural, upcycled, and humble sources. The results are quite Read more

A Look at President Obama's Newly Decorated Oval Office


Updated 09/03/10 10:13 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Photos of President Obama's Newly Decorated Oval Office

Photos of President Obama's newly redecorated Oval Office were released this week, giving us the first glimpse at the new White House décor since Los Angeles-based designer Michael Smith was selected as the decorator in chief. While the first family vacationed in Martha's Vineyard, Smith and his crew installed a new rug, carpet, couches, wallpaper, and more. While some, as the New York Times Read more

Submit Your Oil Leak Questions to the White House Via YouTube


Updated 06/16/10 5:07 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Oil Spill Questions For the White House

Tonight, President Obama is taking the stage to speak to the nation about the Gulf oil disaster at 8 p.m. EDT/5 p.m. PDT. If you're not in front of a TV, you can find this live broadcast on the White House's official YouTube page. But before the speech begins, you'll have a chance to submit your own burning questions about the Gulf oil leak directly to the White House. Yesterday, Press Read more

Get Involved With the New White House App


Updated 01/22/10 9:29 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

The White House Releases iPhone App

2009 brought change to the White House, but more than just a new president, it also brought technology. Continuing on the "wired White House trend," the recently released White House App — which is free for your iPhone and iPod touch — keeps you updated on the latest news, events, briefs, and real time video of the president and other White House officials. Read The White House blog, check Read more

Daily Tech: Panasonic Unveils Three New Lumix Cameras


Updated 07/27/09 12:10 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Daily Tech: Panasonic Unveils Three New Lumix Cameras

Coming this September are three new 12.1 megapixel LUMIX cameras — Engadget The Withing Connected Scale will send all of your weight records to your iPhone via WiFi — Chip Chick Why the BlackBerry Tour is both yay and nay — Switched The White House wants the public to know it likes Twitter very much — TechCrunch Apple's Final Cut Studio app update is out and it offers significant Read more

The White House Is Filled With BlackBerrys, iPod Docks


Updated 06/04/09 1:39 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 6 comments

BlackBerrys Are the Cell Phone Of Choice in the White House

This week, I watched NBC's fascinating two-part Inside the Obama White House special, where news correspondent Brian Williams took viewers on a candid tour of the West Wing — kinda like a day in the life of the Obama administration. Aside from learning about the abundance of freshly picked apples and bowls of candy in every room, Obama's favorite cell phone — the BlackBerry of course — Read more

The White House Has a Geek-Filled Week


Updated 05/04/09 9:39 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 3 comments

The White House Has a Geek-Filled Week

I guess I spoke too soon when I said that President Barack Obama has been keeping a low tech profile, because last week I was surprised when the White House added exclusive up close and personal photos of the president's first 100 days in office to its Flickr photo stream. And I was already thoroughly impressed with the new administration adding a blog to the White House website, but they've Read more