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- HP TouchPad 32GB on Woot for $219.99 Today
- Google Android Modify Watch
- Focus Designs Self Balancing Unicycle Version 2.0 Now Available (video)
- HTC Sense 4.0 To Come With 50GB Dropbox
- Witcher 2 Xbox Launch Date And Trailer Revealed (video)
- Samsung Galaxy S III Appears On Samsung’s Website?
- iKlik Multi Angle iPhone Stand (video)
- 50-Dollar Follow Focus DSLR Lens Controller (video)
- Twitter To Censor Tweets By Country
- Infinity Ward Fixing MW3 Elite DLC Maps Locked To Single Account
- Google+ Opens It Doors To Teenagers, Adds Additional Safety Features
- Lenovo ThinkPad X130e Now Available
- iSupport Unveils Three New iPhone 4S Video Mounts
- SoulCaliber 5 Launch Trailer Combines Five In One (video)
- Low Tech Solution Enables You To Record Both Sides Of A Story Simultaneously (video)
- Android Grand Theft Auto III Updated With SD Card And Transformer Prime Support
- Motorola Sold Just 1 Million Tablets In 2011
- Google Earth 6.2 Update Adds Smooth Seamless Scrolling
- Sony Xperia S To Feature Anti-Stain Shell
- Google Music Manager Update Enables Downloads
- BlackBerry Bold 9790 Lands On Vodafone UK
- Nintendo Wii U Will Be Equipped With NFC Support
- Samsung ‘Reviewing’ Galaxy S III Launch Dates
- YouTube Rolls Out Updated Video Editor, Browser And Manager
- Western Digital My Book Thunderbolt Duo Drive Announced
- Doctor Who Tardis Safe, Secured Using A Smartphone (video)
- iPhone 4S Makes Up 89 Percent Of All iPhone Sales
- Amazon Offers Verizon Galaxy Nexus For $99
- Spotify Hits 3 Million Paid Subscribers
- Samsung Posts Q4 Record Profits Of $4.7 Billion On $42 Billion Revenue
- Valve’s Steam Lands On The iPhone And Android
- Recon Instruments Supports Contour Cameras
- Qmadix Boostpac Quick Shot Battery Breaks Cover
| HP TouchPad 32GB on Woot for $219.99 Today Posted: 27 Jan 2012 11:00 AM PST Woot is the place that many geeks check constantly to see what the special of the day might be. If you want a tablet with something other than iOS or Android on it, the HP TouchPad is the deal you can grab right now. The only catch is that the deal is for a refurbished tablet. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| Posted: 27 Jan 2012 06:08 AM PST Whilst these Android watches won’t exactly communicate with your latest Android smartphone, they do come with Google’s Android mascot on the watch face. Google has teamed up with Modify Watches to produce these fun Android themed timepieces, and as well as Android ones there are also some featuring Google’s Chrome logo and the Google logo.
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| Focus Designs Self Balancing Unicycle Version 2.0 Now Available (video) Posted: 27 Jan 2012 06:07 AM PST Focus Designs have been developing their self-balancing unicycle for some time and are now ready to released a new Version 2.0 which is ready for market and is available to purchase for around $1500. Focus Designs has used seven sensors, gyros and accelerometers to monitor the orientation of the unicycle. Which is then decoded via a processor, by a number of custom algorithms. This data is then feed down to the hub-mounted motor which then either speeds up or slows down to maintain axial forwards/backwards balance. Watch the video after the jump to see the mechanics in their full glory. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| HTC Sense 4.0 To Come With 50GB Dropbox Posted: 27 Jan 2012 05:54 AM PST HTC will be showing off a new range of smartphones at MWC 2012 next month, these new devices are expected to come with the latest version of HTC’s custom user interface, HTC Sense 4.0. Now it would appear that we get some information on what will be included in HTC Sense 4.0, which will include 50GB of Dropbox storage and a range of new features.
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| Witcher 2 Xbox Launch Date And Trailer Revealed (video) Posted: 27 Jan 2012 05:49 AM PST Xbox 360 gamers and Witcher fans patiently waiting for the sequel to arrive on Microsoft’s Xbox platform, are sure to be pleased to learn that today CD Projekt RED has announced the Xbox version of Witcher 2 will be arriving in stores on April 17th. Watch the new trailer after the jump to whet your appetite further. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| Samsung Galaxy S III Appears On Samsung’s Website? Posted: 27 Jan 2012 05:39 AM PST We now know that the Samsung Galaxy S III exists, Samsung confirmed it in their recent earnings call and now it would appear that the Galaxy S III has appeared on Samsung’s website. According to the guys over at Pocket Now, a reference to the Samsung GT-I9300 has appeared on Samsung’s website in the UAE, and this apparently corresponds to the Samsung Galaxy S III.
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| iKlik Multi Angle iPhone Stand (video) Posted: 27 Jan 2012 05:37 AM PST iKliK is a new multi-angle stand that has been designed by Brian Weinberg, its has been created to provide a steady stand for watching media on your iPhone. The iKliK is currently looking to make the jump from concept to production over on the Kickstarter website and is counting down with just 66 hours left on the clock, and 95% funded. The simple design provides an easy way to angle your iPhone to the perfect position for viewing without having to worry about it dropping on the floor, whilst travelling in a vehicle or plane that might experience a little turbulence. Watch the video after the jump to see the designer explain the concept of the iKliK in full. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| 50-Dollar Follow Focus DSLR Lens Controller (video) Posted: 27 Jan 2012 05:21 AM PST Anyone that uses a stabilising mount with their DSLR and is looking for an easy way to control their focus without losing stability. Might be interested in the new design which is currently over on the Kickstarter website, looking to make its jump to production. The 50-Dollar Follow Focus as its called has been designed by Wiley Davis, and has already been pledged nearly $70,000 with still 17 days to go. Davis originally asked for help raising just $10,000 to kickstart his project but, overwhelming interest has help his dream come true early. Watch the video after the jump to see the 50-Dollar Follow Focus in action. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| Twitter To Censor Tweets By Country Posted: 27 Jan 2012 05:14 AM PST At a time when Internet censorship has become a hot topic, Twitter has decided to announced that it will now censor tweets by country, and certain tweets may now be blocked on a particular country depending on the rules of that country. Previously when Twitter blocked a tweet, it was removed from Twitter, now what will happen is that Twitter will be able to block a tweet from being shown in one country, whilst the tweet can still be seen in other countries around the world.
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| Infinity Ward Fixing MW3 Elite DLC Maps Locked To Single Account Posted: 27 Jan 2012 05:05 AM PST Modern Warfare 3 Xbox 360 gamers who are already aware of the issue with the new Elite DLC maps being locked to one account on Xbox Live. Will be pleased to learn that Infinity Ward has issued a statement this morning, saying that they are aware of the problem and are currently working on a fix which they hope to roll out very soon. The map locking issue is a big deal for Xbox 360 users of the game as it violates Microsoft's own Xbox Live terms and conditions. But after a little investigation and discussion it now seems that the locking is probably an honest mistake by Infinity Ward. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| Google+ Opens It Doors To Teenagers, Adds Additional Safety Features Posted: 27 Jan 2012 04:44 AM PST Google has today opened its Google+ social networking site up to users aged 13 years and over, dropping the signup age from 18 years an over. Google+ is now available to anyone that is old enough to have a Google Account, which is 13+ in most countries. In opening the Google+ doors to younger users Google has also added a few safety features, and has tweaked kits Hangouts service to accommodate the younger users. Now if a younger member joins a Hangout, Google+ will automatically cut off audio and video to the younger user, asking them if they would like to participate or leave. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X130e Now Available Posted: 27 Jan 2012 04:43 AM PST Lenovo announced its latest notebook, the Lenovo X130e back in December, and now this budget friendly notebook has gone on sale an is available for $429 for the entry level model. As a reminder, the Lenovo X130e comes with an 11.6 inch HD LED display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, and is also come with a choice of processors and up to 8GB of RAM.
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| iSupport Unveils Three New iPhone 4S Video Mounts Posted: 27 Jan 2012 04:32 AM PST iSupport has unveiled a new range of supports and mounts specifically designed for Apple’s iPhone 4S. The three new devices range from the lightweight mount pictured after the jump to the fully featured Cine mount below. Starting with the cheapest at $49 the basic iSupport is available in two sizes, one for iPhones in cases and one for iPhones without a case, both are constructed from ABS polymer. The middle priced mount is the iSupport Pro available for $79 and provides a centre weight and a handle on either side to help steady you iPhone while recording. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| SoulCaliber 5 Launch Trailer Combines Five In One (video) Posted: 27 Jan 2012 04:13 AM PST If you are looking forward to the launch of the latest Soulcaliber 5 game, arriving in less than a week from now. You might be interested in the new launch trailer that has been released, which seems to combine five trailers in one. Check it out after the jump. In the Soulcaliber 5 game a new player gauge has been introduced that works similarly to the “super meters” found in other fighting games. The “Critical Finishes” of the previous game have also been removed, as is the Soul Gauge. Armour remains destructible but no longer has an indicator showing when it will break. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| Low Tech Solution Enables You To Record Both Sides Of A Story Simultaneously (video) Posted: 27 Jan 2012 04:01 AM PST A low tech wooden device has been created to provide a simple solution to recording the full story from your smartphone. Using a pieces of wood and a mirror the device enables you to position your smartphone to record both sides of a story at the same time. The low tech device has been called the Love Box and has originated from Paris France. Where the designers needed to easily record both sides of a conversation. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| Android Grand Theft Auto III Updated With SD Card And Transformer Prime Support Posted: 27 Jan 2012 03:47 AM PST A new update has been released by Rockstar games this week for their new Grand Theft Auto III Android port, which arrived in the Android Market just over a month ago. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action. The 10th Anniversary Edition of Grand Theft Auto III onto Android devices was launched with a few user unable to play the game. However the new update has brought with it SD card support together with the ability to run the game on the Medion Lifetab and the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| Motorola Sold Just 1 Million Tablets In 2011 Posted: 27 Jan 2012 03:37 AM PST Motorola has released their latest financial information for the last quarter of 2011, and along with the figures we get some information on how many devices the company has sold. Motorola sold a total of 200,000 tablets in the last quarter of 2011, for comparison Apple sold a who sold a total of 15.43 million iPads for the same period in 2011.
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| Google Earth 6.2 Update Adds Smooth Seamless Scrolling Posted: 27 Jan 2012 03:36 AM PST Yesterday Google started rolling out a new update for its Google Earth software, which takes it to version 6.2. The new Google Earth update has now removed the “patchwork effect” normally seen when viewing images in Google Earth. Google has now replaced the images with a seamless smooth scrolling action. The new Google Earth update also has a new feature that allows you to share a screenshot on Google+, plus search layers, where users can perform local searches and get directions, very much like you can do on Google’s Maps service. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| Sony Xperia S To Feature Anti-Stain Shell Posted: 27 Jan 2012 03:21 AM PST Sony recently announced their latest Android smartphone, the Sony Xperia S, and now we have some more details on the device, it will apparently come with some sort of special anti-stain shell. According to a recent report, the anti-stain shell on the Xperia S is some sort of special nano coating that will be dirt repellent and also UV active, and the device is also reported to come with a fast charging ability.
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| Google Music Manager Update Enables Downloads Posted: 27 Jan 2012 03:08 AM PST Google has this week expanded the functionality of their Music Manager for Google Music to allow users to download tunes directly from their cloud. In the past users have only been able to upload their tunes, but the new features now enables you to retrieve your entire library with one easy click of a button. The new feature complete the Google Music package perfectly and provides a backup for your music library, enables streaming them to any computer with a web browser, Android phone or tablet, and now provides the ability to download your music to a PC. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| BlackBerry Bold 9790 Lands On Vodafone UK Posted: 27 Jan 2012 02:58 AM PST The guys over at Vodafone just dropped us an email to let us know that the BlackBerry Bold 9790 is now available on their network here in the UK, the device has been available SIM free from a number of retailer for a couple of weeks. Vodafone are offering the BlackBerry Bold 9790 for free on their 24 month contract which starts at £31 per month, and the handset comes witj BlackBerry 7 OS.
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| Nintendo Wii U Will Be Equipped With NFC Support Posted: 27 Jan 2012 02:46 AM PST Nintendo has today announced that when their new Wii U console arrives later this year, it will come fitted with support for near field communication (NFC). Nintendo’s president Satoru Iwata explained that the company has added NFC technology to enable their new gaming console to interact with cards and gaming figurines. Other possibilities for using the new NFC support might even include the ability to make micro-payments directly from your Wii U console, as the NFC hardware included in the Wii U will be compatible with the widely-used FeliCa and MIFARE standards. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| Samsung ‘Reviewing’ Galaxy S III Launch Dates Posted: 27 Jan 2012 02:28 AM PST Yesterday we heard that the Samsung Galaxy S III, which was expected to launch at Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona next month, would be launched at a later time. Now we have some information direct from Samsung, and the company has said they they are still reviewing when the Galaxy S III will be launched.
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| YouTube Rolls Out Updated Video Editor, Browser And Manager Posted: 27 Jan 2012 02:19 AM PST YouTube has today rolled out new updates to a number of its services including a refresh to its browse page, to help users easily find more Channels on YouTube. Together with top lists like Most Viewed Today, you can now discover and subscribe to more YouTube Channels on browse pages, which will then regularly update on your homepage. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| Western Digital My Book Thunderbolt Duo Drive Announced Posted: 27 Jan 2012 02:13 AM PST Western Digital has added another external hard drive to their range with the launch of the WD My Book Thunderbolt DUO, which is one of Western Digital’s first HDD to use Intel’s new Thunderbolt technology. The WD My Book Thunderbolt DUO comes with two 3.5 inch hard drives in a RAID O stripped array, and it comes with transfer speeds of up to 2Gbps.
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| Doctor Who Tardis Safe, Secured Using A Smartphone (video) Posted: 27 Jan 2012 01:53 AM PST Doctor Who fans who need to keep their cash safe, are sure to like this Tardis safe which is secured using a smartphone, and has been showcased at this years London Toy Fair. Simply store your valuables in inside and lock the door to secure. Then when you would like to access them, insert your smartphone in to the top and use the specially created appellation to enter your four digit loving code. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| iPhone 4S Makes Up 89 Percent Of All iPhone Sales Posted: 27 Jan 2012 12:52 AM PST Last week Apple released their latest financial results, and they also announced how many iPhone’s they sold in the last quarter of 2011 which covers the period from the 14th of October to the 31st of December. Apple announced that they had sold a total of 37.04 million iPhones in the last quarter of 2012, although they didn’t provide a breakdown by model, the company sells three different models, the iPhone 3GS, the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 4S.
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| Amazon Offers Verizon Galaxy Nexus For $99 Posted: 27 Jan 2012 12:41 AM PST The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is currently available in the US with mobile carrier Verizon Wireless, the handset will set you back $299 when you sign up to a new two year contract with Verizon. Amazon is now offering the Samsung Galaxy Nexus for $99, when you sign up to a new two year contract with Verizon wireless, and the device comes with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
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| Spotify Hits 3 Million Paid Subscribers Posted: 27 Jan 2012 12:25 AM PST Spotify, the popular online music streaming service looks like it has hit another milestone, the company has announced that they now have a total of 3 million paid subscribers. This is up 500,000 from 2.5 million in November of 2011, Spotify was sat at 2 million paid subscriber in September of 2011, and the company has said that more than 20 percent of its active users are paid subscribers.
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| Samsung Posts Q4 Record Profits Of $4.7 Billion On $42 Billion Revenue Posted: 26 Jan 2012 11:29 PM PST Samsung has released its earnings figures for the fourth quarter of 2012, and the company has posted a record profit of 5.3 trillion Won, which works out at around $4.72 billion USD, on gross revenue of 47 trillion Won, which is around $42 billion USD. This is Samsung’s highest ever quarter, and the profits and high revenue have been driven by sales of Samsung’s smartphones which made up around forty percent of Samsung’s overall revenue.
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| Valve’s Steam Lands On The iPhone And Android Posted: 26 Jan 2012 11:08 PM PST Valve has released its first mobile apps for its Steam platform, in the form of Steam Mobile for Apple’s iOS and Android, and the app offers the ability to chat with your Steam friends, read the latest gaming news and more.
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| Recon Instruments Supports Contour Cameras Posted: 26 Jan 2012 01:49 PM PST If you are the sort that is really into action sports, you will probably really like the Recon Instruments goggles. These goggles have a little display integrated so you can get all sorts of detail on the ski or snowboard skills you have at any given time.
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| Qmadix Boostpac Quick Shot Battery Breaks Cover Posted: 26 Jan 2012 11:59 AM PST If you are an iPhone user looking for a battery pack that will keep your device charged on the road, the new Qmadix boostpac quick shot has debuted. The battery will launch soon and the price is unknown, but I don't expect it to be expensive. The device will charge more than the iPhone or iOS devices alone. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
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