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Monday, September 26, 2011

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter


Tablet Wars Travesty: Samsung In-Store Display Background Features Apple Logo

Posted: 24 Sep 2011 11:36 PM PDT

Awkward! To think just yesterday, the most thrilling chapter of the Samsung-Apple wars was featured here at Geeky Gadgets. It has now come to the attention of several news outlets that despite the bad blood, Samsung doesn’t mind a colorful backdrop that features the logo of Apple’s app store and other iOS icons. Seen below is the incriminating evidence with red circles pointing out the icon faux pas.

Samsung Display

 

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Original Story Tablet Wars Travesty: Samsung In-Store Display Background Features Apple Logo


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Magico Outs Impressive New Speakers

Posted: 24 Sep 2011 11:31 PM PDT

A refined appreciation of music requires a credible sound system. There’s quite a selection out there, a veritable elite that ensures bragging rights among owners. Among such illustrious brands is the Q1 from Magico, which was being rumored about since 2010. Is all the hype true? Judging by its reception from audio nerds, it’s a work of art.

Magico Q1

 

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FBI Crackdown On LulzSec And Anonymous Nabs Alleged Leaders

Posted: 24 Sep 2011 11:23 PM PDT

San Francisco. Phoenix. Ohio. Three separate places, three separate arrests. Months after LulzSec officially concluded its campaign of lulz and a couple months short before Anonymous can carry out its plans to destroy Facebook, both organizations have been dealt mortal blows. Or have they? The security apparatus of the United States isn’t a thing to be trifled with, after all.

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Original Story FBI Crackdown On LulzSec And Anonymous Nabs Alleged Leaders


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Want To Waste Time? Do So At Drawastickman.com

Posted: 24 Sep 2011 11:16 PM PDT

If the experience leaves you traumatized, don’t complain of not having been warned. So what’s this Drawastickman.com website? It’s a gaming experience that will mess with your mind. As its name suggests, the interface lets you draw a stick figure then–how about just go visit the site and discover its wonders?

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Original Story Want To Waste Time? Do So At Drawastickman.com


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Two New Barnes & Noble E-Readers Out Before Year Ends

Posted: 24 Sep 2011 11:04 PM PDT

Earlier this month, rumors that a new Nook Color was due soon reached Geeky Gadgets. Turns out the rumor was true. But wait, it’s not just about a Nook color–it’s three. yes, three new Nooks are now believed to be on the verge of official releases before the year is out. Are they coming by the end of September? That is as of yet unknown. More details after the break.

 

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Original Story Two New Barnes & Noble E-Readers Out Before Year Ends


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Murata Outs Not Yet Officially Released Flexible Remote

Posted: 24 Sep 2011 02:52 PM PDT

So instead of going clickity-click, this gadget is bent this way and that to achieve the desired result. The result of your effort is being able to switch between channels and other TV functions. Being a Japanese gadget, it’s a collaboration between an established company (Murata) and high-tech university labs. The result is what’s being marketed as the Leaf Grip Remote Controller. A bit off, if you ask us. Leaf grip? Oh well, you never really know what the Japanese are going to come up with next.

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Original Story Murata Outs Not Yet Officially Released Flexible Remote


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Samsung Pushing For Apple iPhone And iPad Shutdown In Holland

Posted: 24 Sep 2011 02:38 PM PDT

In case you haven’t realized it yet, there’s a World War on in the corporate world. It’s happening in courtrooms and retail outlets across several countries. Its latest battleground is the Netherlands, where Samsung is trying its best to have its rival Apple’s hottest selling gadgets banned.

If this ever escalates beyond legal squabbles, maybe Samsung should pull an Inception and hire a team of dream infiltrators to plant an idea in Tim Cook’s mind: You must destroy Steve Jobs’ empire. Enough crazy talk, read on for the whole scoop.

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Original Story Samsung Pushing For Apple iPhone And iPad Shutdown In Holland


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Meg Whitman Is Now CEO Of HP

Posted: 24 Sep 2011 02:28 PM PDT

HP’s had its recent share of ups and downs (mostly downs) and it’s likely the reason Meg Whitman is now the big boss over at HP. If we’re not mistaken, for the second time in its storied history, a woman has ascended to the vacated CEO post.

Alright, for formality’s sake here’s a formal congrats to Meg Whitman (clap-clap-clap). In her defense, she’s wasted no time getting in touch with her subordinates with a company-wide email that’s gone the rounds to rally the troops. More after the break.

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MP3 Ringtones Of NASA Soundbytes Downloadable For Free

Posted: 24 Sep 2011 02:13 PM PDT

It’s not like NASA has its own soundtrack. Though if there ever was a more suitable score for space travel, it will always be Alex North’s work for the movie 2001 that works best. Regarding these latest offerings from NASA, the space agency has outed almost 50 years worth of soundbytes that are now available as ringtones. Just download them at the official site for free and have a rocket flaring up during launch whenever your wife calls.

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Original Story MP3 Ringtones Of NASA Soundbytes Downloadable For Free


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Miniscule Apple Logo Shaped iPhone Speaker Is Impressive

Posted: 24 Sep 2011 12:51 PM PDT

Craftsmanship-wise, of course. Powered by an earphone jack, the Apple logo mini-speaker is a DIY gadget that rates high in terms of quality. As for the sound, well such a feature is debatable. But for Apple fanboys blind to everything touched by the, well, Apple logo this should e an interesting accessory.

Wooden iPhone Speaker

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Original Story Miniscule Apple Logo Shaped iPhone Speaker Is Impressive


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