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- Klingon LED Coffee Table Is Impressive (Video)
- Official Sony PS3 Wireless Stereo Headset Landing Sept 6th (video)
- Miramax Streaming Movie Rentals Arrive On Facebook
- Amazon River Will Soon Be Added To Google Street View
- Robocop Xbox Live Avatar (video)
- Google Secures 18 Key Patents In Motorola’s $12.5 Billion Acquisition
- RIM Launching New Blackberry App World 3.0
- Ball Invasion iPad 2 Game Combines Augmented Reality And Your Surroundings (video)
- Microsoft Offers Published webOS Developers: Free Phones, Training And Developer Tools
- Lego VW Camper Van, 1962 T1 Combi (video)
- R2-D2 Planetarium Complete With Death Star
- Razer Reminds Us PC Gaming Is Not Dead (Video)
- iPhone 5 Battery And Camera Module Leaked
- Paul Budnitz Titanium $5,500 Bikes
- Gears Of War 3 Opening Cinematic Trailer (video)
- Sony Unveil Live with Walkman Android Phone
- HP TouchPad Prices Slashed To Just $99 In The US
- Pac Man Styled Light Sensitive USB Ghost Lights (video)
- Budwrap: Carry Your Headphones On Your Wrist (video)
- HTC Releases Evo 3D Bootloader Unlock Tool
- iPad 3 With Retina Display Arriving Early 2012?
- AMD Updates Its Award-winning C- and E-Series Accelerated Processing Units
- Check Out This Impressive Winning Solitaire Sculpture
- Fujitsu IS12T Windows Phone 7.5 Mango Now Available To Pre-Order?
- Skype Acquire GroupMe, Group Messaging Service
- Apple Releases iOS 5 Beta 6 To Developers
| Klingon LED Coffee Table Is Impressive (Video) Posted: 22 Aug 2011 10:52 AM PDT Pine. Acrylic. A LED bulb. Such are the simple materials that form this Klingon coffee table. It’s not really Klingon-made and it isn’t found in any Star Trek movie. Keep in mind it’s a DIY project by a very skilled craftsman who decided to put an alien twist on his coffee table. The pointy legs are pine smoothed to a polished sheen supported by acrylic rods. The triangular table top, on the other hand, is adorned with an acrylic layer to subdue the diodes emitting pop-colored lights. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2011. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2011 |
| Official Sony PS3 Wireless Stereo Headset Landing Sept 6th (video) Posted: 22 Aug 2011 09:28 AM PDT Sony is gearing up to launch a their new official PS3 wireless stereo headset on the September 6th. Allowing you to enjoy your PS3 games and in game communication without being tethered to the console.The new PS3 headset is equipped with 7.1 surround sound and uses a small USB dongle to create the Bluetooth connection required to your PS3 console. The PS3 Wireless headset also provides quick access to microphone controls such as mute and volume control with a simple tap or slide of the finger on the headset. Watch the video after the jump to see a run through of the new PS3 headsets features in action. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2011. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2011 |
| Miramax Streaming Movie Rentals Arrive On Facebook Posted: 22 Aug 2011 08:57 AM PDT If you are a fan of Miramax films such as Kill Bill, Pulp Fiction, No Country for Old Men, and Gangs of New York to name a few. You might be pleased to know that Miramax has now partnered with Facebook to bring streaming movie rentals to the social network. As from today Miramax have launched their first digital App on Facebook called the Miramax eXperience, bringing the largest-scale streaming movie venture to the social network to date. The new application was built in just 8 weeks and is still in its beta development stage, but Miramax say they will be continually developing the application to meet users need and requirements. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2011. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2011 |
| Amazon River Will Soon Be Added To Google Street View Posted: 22 Aug 2011 08:36 AM PDT Google is not content with just adding streets and buildings to their Street View they are now also planning an expedition in to the heart of the Amazon to capture 360 degree images of some of the regions most remote locations, for the world to explore from the comfort of their computer chairs. The new project is a joint initiative between Google and the non-profit group Foundation for a Sustainable Amazon (FAS) and will involve the teams winding their way down both the Amazon River and the Rio Negro River in northwest Brazil. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2011. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2011 |
| Robocop Xbox Live Avatar (video) Posted: 22 Aug 2011 08:24 AM PDT Fancy something a little different for your Xbox Live Avatar to wear? Well a new Robocop themed avatar suit is coming to the Xbox Live Market Place on August 25th giving you a little retro Robocop charm from the 1987 movie. Watch a fan made trailer introducing the latest addition to the Xbox Live Avatar Marketplace after the jump. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2011. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2011 |
| Google Secures 18 Key Patents In Motorola’s $12.5 Billion Acquisition Posted: 22 Aug 2011 08:13 AM PDT When the acquisition of Motorola by Google completes Google will have added around 17,000 patent plus 7,500 pending applications to its armoury of patents. But Bloomberg is reporting just 18 of these patents could be worth the $12.5 billion Google is paying for Motorola. David Mixon, a patent lawyer at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings in Huntsville, Alabama calculated, that out of all the patents Google will receive. There are inventions dating back to 1994 which form the heart of three Motorola lawsuits against Apple, and could really be the star patents in the haul for Google. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2011. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2011 |
| RIM Launching New Blackberry App World 3.0 Posted: 22 Aug 2011 07:48 AM PDT Following on from its recently launched new range of smartphones RIM is now looking to revamp its BlackBerry App World software and will be launching a newly updated version on August 22nd. Blackberry App World 3.0 will include a new storefront enabling users to be able to find and purchase apps , games and themes with ease. New features have also been added to help you manage your applications. When you download an app, it will now be stored digitally in your own personal storage folder called My World. You can then retrieve the application at a later date or install it easily on a new Blackberry device which any additional cost. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2011. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2011 |
| Ball Invasion iPad 2 Game Combines Augmented Reality And Your Surroundings (video) Posted: 22 Aug 2011 07:28 AM PDT If you are looking to try a slightly different type of augmented reality game, a new iPad 2 game called Ball invasion might well be worth a look. Ball invasion allows you to interact with your home or surroundings in a totally new way even allowing you to bounce balls off walls within your location for certain aspects of the game. The objective of Ball Invasion is to shoot balls hiding in the real world, visible only through your iPad2′s camera. However unlike other Augmented Reality games, Ball Invasion doesn’t require any printed or known markers, but tracks the environment around you. Watch the video after the jump to see the game in action and the moves you can perform, such as bouncing balls of walls and objects. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2011. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2011 |
| Microsoft Offers Published webOS Developers: Free Phones, Training And Developer Tools Posted: 22 Aug 2011 07:04 AM PDT Following on from the collapse of the HP webOS products late last week, when HP released a surprise announcement that they would be stopping all production of their webOS hardware. Closing down production and discontinuing operations for webOS devices, specifically the TouchPad and webOS phones. Brandon Watson, Microsoft's Senior Director of Windows Phone 7 development, wasted no time tweeting an offer to published WebOS developers. Wooing potential webOS developers into Microsofts corner by offering free phones, training and development tools. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2011. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2011 |
| Lego VW Camper Van, 1962 T1 Combi (video) Posted: 22 Aug 2011 06:44 AM PDT If you are looking for something to while away a few hours and keep your fingers busy. Lego designer John-Henry Harris has created a wonderful Lego kit of the classic VW 1962 T1 Combi Camper, using 1,322 Lego bricks. The fantastic highly detailed Lego kit includes a cooker, sink, lights and dinning area, on the interior together with a split screen highly detailed exterior. Complete with pop-up roof. Watch the video after the jump to hear the designed of this great Lego kit talk you through the design and building techniques used while he created the Lego VW Camper. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2011. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2011 |
| R2-D2 Planetarium Complete With Death Star Posted: 22 Aug 2011 06:22 AM PDT If you are a fan of the stars and the Star Wars movies, a new R2-D2 Planetarium will shortly be arriving in stores and is now available to pre-order. The cute R2-D2 robot from the Star Wars movies stands just over 8 inches tall and projects around 10,000 stars on to your ceiling. But if you do see something a little strange within the stars, don’t worry, that’s no moon. It’s a space station! Yes, the little R2-D2 Planetarium even projects the Death Star into the night sky for you. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2011. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2011 |
| Razer Reminds Us PC Gaming Is Not Dead (Video) Posted: 22 Aug 2011 06:04 AM PDT Razer has released a new promotional trailer reminding gamers that PC gaming is not dead, in the build up to an announcement Razer will be making on the 26th August 2011. The video is a little cryptic and doesn’t reveal much about Razer’s impending announcement. But reaffirms to us that with over 300,000,000 PC gamers worldwide PC gaming is far from dead, as some thought would happen when gaming consoles first landed. Watch the brief video after the jump. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2011. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2011 |
| iPhone 5 Battery And Camera Module Leaked Posted: 22 Aug 2011 05:48 AM PDT In the last 48hrs new suspected iPhone 5 parts have been leaked giving us a glimpse of what could be the iPhone 5′s battery and camera module. As you probably already aware there have been plenty of rumours floating about regarding Apple’s new iPhone 5, which is expected to launch within the next couple of months, if rumours are correct. Accepting the new leaked parts are from the new iPhone 5 they provide a little more insight into the new devices design. The battery shown below reveals a similar look and a consistent part number, 616-0580, but sports a newly oriented connector, and a slightly more efficient 5.3Wh power pack. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2011. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2011 |
| Paul Budnitz Titanium $5,500 Bikes Posted: 22 Aug 2011 05:29 AM PDT If you are looking to upgrade your wheels to something a little more Titanium!. Paul Budnitz has unveiled two Titanium bike models that will definitely make your ride a little more enjoyable, even though you might be $5,500 lighter on the financial side. The two models named No.1 and No.2 have been designed for different riding conditions. With No.1 equipped with slick tires on 700c Velocity rims, together with a more upright position and harder gear ratios. Where as No.2 is designed for a more laid back ride with a larger wheel at the front and smaller at the back and lower gearing and a set of sweep back handle bars. (pictured below) (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2011. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2011 |
| Gears Of War 3 Opening Cinematic Trailer (video) Posted: 22 Aug 2011 05:02 AM PDT If you are looking forward to the highly anticipated release of the new Gears Of War 3 game. You will be pleased to know that the game development has now advanced from its beta stage to GOLD! Epic has also released a 2.30 min trailer showing the opening cinematic of the Gears Of War 3 to wet your appetite even further in the build up to its launch date just under a month away. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2011. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2011 |
| Sony Unveil Live with Walkman Android Phone Posted: 22 Aug 2011 04:41 AM PDT Sony has unveiled details of its new “Live with Walkman” Android phone running Gingerbread 2.3 as its operating system. The “Live with Walkman” smartphone has been designed and created by Sony to provide a unique social music experience to users. Equipped with deep Facebook integration which allows you to access your Facebook pages via the phones picture gallery, music player, phonebook and calendar, and include a Facebook music recommendations feature. Its also fitted with a 3.2-inch touchscreen display plus a 5 megapixel camera with a 8x zoom feature, auto focus and face detection, as well as GEO tagging and HD video recording (720p). (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2011. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2011 |
| HP TouchPad Prices Slashed To Just $99 In The US Posted: 22 Aug 2011 04:22 AM PDT Following the recent announcement from HP that it was ceasing and closing the production its webOS hardware. The price of HP TouchPad tablets have now been slashed and you can pickup a 16GB model for $99 from Best Buy, with the 32GB model in some stores being reduced to as little as $149. Amzon in the UK has also reduced its prices but no where near as much, now selling the HP TouchPad 32GB for £399 reduced from £422, while the 16GB version is now priced at £312. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2011. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2011 |
| Pac Man Styled Light Sensitive USB Ghost Lights (video) Posted: 22 Aug 2011 04:04 AM PDT If you are a fan of the Pac Man series of games, these Pac Man styled ghost lights might be the perfect edition to your desk or home. They are fitted with a light sensor which enables them to automatically turn on and off when the light in the room drops in to darkness. The funky lights are available in four colours: red, blue, white and yellow and are available to purchase for $10. Watch the brief video after the jump to see them in action.
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| Budwrap: Carry Your Headphones On Your Wrist (video) Posted: 22 Aug 2011 03:52 AM PDT If you like to travel light but need to keep a pair of headphones handy, an new innovative way to carry and store them has been developed called Budwrap. Budwrap is a silicone bracelet that enables you to wrap your headphones around it to store them safely allowing you to carry them on your wrist for convenience. If you would prefer not to carry them around you wrist the stretchable Budwrap can also be used to keep your headphones in place when wrapped around your smartphone of music player. Watch the video after the jump to see the concept in action. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2011. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2011 |
| HTC Releases Evo 3D Bootloader Unlock Tool Posted: 22 Aug 2011 03:03 AM PDT After rolling out their Bootloader Unlock Tool for their HTC Sensation to European users, HTC has now rolled out a new Evo 3D Bootloader Unlock Tool to the US. The new bootloader unlock tool update was announced on the HTC Facebook page and is now available for the EVO 3D for Sprint. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2011. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2011 |
| iPad 3 With Retina Display Arriving Early 2012? Posted: 22 Aug 2011 02:49 AM PDT More rumours have surfaced this week adding to the speculation that Apple might be launching their new iPad 3 equipped with a HD retina display sometime in the early part of 2012. It was thought that the new iPad 3might launch towards the end of 2011 but it now looks like it will probably ship more inline with Apple’s traditional release schedule between January – March. The next generation iPad 3 is expected to be equipped with a 2048 x 1536 resolution display upgrading from the current 1024 x 768 screen in the iPad 2 and the WSJ has published new information from a source close to the production of the iPad 3. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2011. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2011 |
| AMD Updates Its Award-winning C- and E-Series Accelerated Processing Units Posted: 22 Aug 2011 02:09 AM PDT AMD has this week announced the release of their newly updated Accelerated Processing Units (APU) available from today for ultrathin and value notebooks netbooks, all-in-ones and desktop PC’s. The new AMD APUs updates include the addition of enhanced high definition graphics, together with new enhanced DDR3 1,333 MHz memory to provide performance boosts across the series. Together with am extended battery resting life of 12 hours on a full charge on the C-series APUs, and 10.5 hours on the new E-series. Roughly increasing the performance by four times when compared to previous platforms. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2011. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2011 |
| Check Out This Impressive Winning Solitaire Sculpture Posted: 22 Aug 2011 01:53 AM PDT Ever played Solitaire on an old Microsoft Windows OS? It’s a life transforming experience. The mental strain involved usually leads to a powerful addiction for the game that can only be checked by a few wins. Oh yes, the wins. If you’ve never won on Windows solitaire, you’ve never beheld the flood of cards leaping out the screen.
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| Fujitsu IS12T Windows Phone 7.5 Mango Now Available To Pre-Order? Posted: 22 Aug 2011 01:13 AM PDT If you have been patiently waiting for the arrival of Windows Phone Mango, you will be pleased to know that a Fujitsu IS12T device may now available to pre-order and is hoped will start shipping on August 25th. The Fujitsu IS12T Windows Phone 7.5 Mango was spotted on a display stand in the Biccamera Yurakucho Tokyo store, but it is thought that these devices might be dummy devices. If true the new Fujitsu IS12T will be the first Windows Phone running the new Mango operating system that was first unveiled by Microsoft last October. Even though the new Window Phone Mango update and device were officially expected to land sometime inSeptember. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2011. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2011 |
| Skype Acquire GroupMe, Group Messaging Service Posted: 22 Aug 2011 12:51 AM PDT Skype has announced its intensions to acquire the GroupMe company, a new app startup, founded in 2010 at the Techcrunch Disrupt Hackathon. GroupMe has created and provides a group messaging service that helps users stay in touch with each other and will enable Skype to enhanced further its mobile offerings. Combining the new text based service with their acquisition of mobile video provider Qik, which Skype announced earlier this year. The GroupMe company offers a free texting service that works across mobile devices and platforms, enabling users to connect, share locations, photos and make easily communicate with their contacts and friends. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2011. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2011 |
| Apple Releases iOS 5 Beta 6 To Developers Posted: 22 Aug 2011 12:20 AM PDT Over the weekend Apple has rolled out a new version of its iOS 5 software with the unveiling of iOS 5 Beta 6 to developers. So if you have Apple developer access the new release is now available to download from the Apple website. The latest iOS 5 Beta 6 has been release by Apple as expected and on schedule, with only around two weeks passing since the previous edition was made available.  (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2011. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2011 |
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