Laman

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter


MetaWatch Receives A Bluetooth 4.0 Update

Posted: 22 May 2012 09:28 AM PDT

Following in the footsteps of the popular Pebble smartwatch which raised over a massive $10 million in pledges from the Kickstarter website. MetaWatch has today announced that they have created a Bluetooth 4.0 developer version of their smartwatch.

Pebble also announced during their Kickstarter campaign that they would also be adding Bluetooth 4.0 to their smartwatch via a software update at a later date.

metawatch

(...)
Original Story MetaWatch Receives A Bluetooth 4.0 Update


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

TiVo Streaming Arriving On iOS Devices This Summer

Posted: 22 May 2012 09:13 AM PDT

TiVo has created a new set-top box called the TiVo Stream which has been specifically designed to allow users to stream TiVomedia directly to Apple’s iPad or iPhone. the new TiVo Stream is still just a prototype at the moment but TiVo hopes to start shipping their new iOS streaming box in early summer.

TiVo Stream

(...)
Original Story TiVo Streaming Arriving On iOS Devices This Summer


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

Virgin Mobile Announces payLo Wireless Calling Plan

Posted: 22 May 2012 09:10 AM PDT

If you’re in the market for a new mobile phone, but you don’t want to contract and you don’t want to pay a lot of money, Virgin Mobile has a plan you might be interested in. The new prepaid plan is called payLo and it operates on the Sprint wireless network.

(...)
Original Story Virgin Mobile Announces payLo Wireless Calling Plan


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

Via Unveils New Small Form Factor APC Android Mainboard

Posted: 22 May 2012 09:01 AM PDT

VIA is well known for making small form factor computers and mainboards. The company has unveiled its latest small form factor board called the APC Android PC system. The machine is designed to run the Android operating system is built on a tiny Neo-ITX board.

(...)
Original Story Via Unveils New Small Form Factor APC Android Mainboard


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

Asus Zenbook Primes With Ivy Bridge Processors Officially Announced

Posted: 22 May 2012 08:53 AM PDT

After speculation and a few leaked details Asus has today officially announced the arrival of their Asus Zenbook Primes in the United States.The Asus Zenbook Primes range will consist of three systems the 11.6-inch UX21A, and 13.3-inch UX31A and UX32A, all featuring Intel’s new Ivy Bridge processor in various flavours.

Asus Zenbook Primes

(...)
Original Story Asus Zenbook Primes With Ivy Bridge Processors Officially Announced


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

ooVoo App Brings 12 Way Chat To iPad And Facebook

Posted: 22 May 2012 08:42 AM PDT

ooVoo the creator of multiuser video chat applications has today announced the rollout of updates for its range of products, including iPhone, iPad, Android, Facebook, and the Web.

Bringing new features and the possibility to now hold free 12 way video conferencing via the all-new Facebook application, connecting friends in and outside of Facebook on any device.

oovoo

(...)
Original Story ooVoo App Brings 12 Way Chat To iPad And Facebook


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

New Ion Air Pro Action Camera Launches (video)

Posted: 22 May 2012 08:26 AM PDT

A new contender has entered the action camera market this week, with the announcement from Ion Worldwide thats its launched its new action camera called the Ion Air Pro, which we first featured back last month.

The Ion Air Pro is lighter than the Hero2 action cam, and is waterproof to 30ft without the need for additional casings. Its also been designed to provide easy media synchronisation over Wi-Fi.

Ion Air Pro Action Camera

(...)
Original Story New Ion Air Pro Action Camera Launches (video)


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

Wii U Price, Release Date, Details Leaked By Ubisoft Dev?

Posted: 22 May 2012 07:43 AM PDT

Nintendo's Wii U still has not had it’s official release date and pricing revealed. However, we know that the console is expected later this year. And now a forum post on Italian website, MarioCastle.it, from a poster claiming to be a developer for Ubisoft Milan has "leaked" the details. A lot of them.
(...)
Original Story Wii U Price, Release Date, Details Leaked By Ubisoft Dev?


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

Zinga partners with American Express for Farmville credit card

Posted: 22 May 2012 07:29 AM PDT

Social gaming giant Zynga has a new partnership with American Express. You know what that means. Yes, sadly enough, it means a FarmVille American Express card. The plan is called the Zynga Serve Reward. It lets you plant a Money Tree in your Facebook farm, then sign up for a branded pre-paid card like the one shown here.
(...)
Original Story Zinga partners with American Express for Farmville credit card


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

Sonos Sub Wireless Subwoofer Unveiled (video)

Posted: 22 May 2012 07:05 AM PDT

Sonos has today unveiled a new addition to their range in the form of the Sonos Sub Wireless Subwoofer. Its equipped with two Class-D digital amplifiers that have been tuned to match the speakers and acoustic architecture, say Sonos. The Sonos Sub Wireless Subwoofer can be placed anywhere in a room, as long a power is available.

Sonos Sub Wireless Subwoofer

(...)
Original Story Sonos Sub Wireless Subwoofer Unveiled (video)


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

Google Officially Closes Motorola Mobility Deal

Posted: 22 May 2012 06:37 AM PDT

Google surprised many last August when it purchased Motorola Mobility, but a few days after China approved the deal, today the deal has been officially completed. Google acquired Motorola Mobility for $40.00 per share in cash, but has still yet to announce its future plans for the business.

Google Motorola

(...)
Original Story Google Officially Closes Motorola Mobility Deal


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

Coda 2 And Diet Coda Apps For iPad And Mac Arriving May 24th

Posted: 22 May 2012 06:12 AM PDT

Panic Software has announced that a new version of its great coding program for Mac will be arriving on May 24th. Together with a cut down version called Diet Coda which has been created to run on Apple’s iPad tablet, and takes advantage of the new iPad’s retina display.

Coda 2

(...)
Original Story Coda 2 And Diet Coda Apps For iPad And Mac Arriving May 24th


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

Ubisoft’s Ghost Recon Commander Launches On Facebook (video)

Posted: 22 May 2012 05:49 AM PDT

Ubisoft first unveiled the company would be launching their new Facebook Ghost Recon Commander game back in April, and if you have been patiently waiting for its arrival you will be pleased to learn that today it now launched on Facebook, and ready to play.

Unlike its console and PC counterpart Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, which is also launching this week. Ghost Recon Commander in not a 3D first person shooter but a 2D version of the series, watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

Ghost Recon Commander

(...)
Original Story Ubisoft's Ghost Recon Commander Launches On Facebook (video)


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

Alienware Laptops Receiving Killer Wireless-N 1202 WiFi Cards

Posted: 22 May 2012 05:30 AM PDT

Qualcomm Atheros has announced that Alienware laptops will be equipped with the new Killer Wireless-N 1202. The latest wireless cards created by Qualcomm Atheros, were launched without a signed laptop partner, but now Dell have seen the light and are going to add the Killer Wireless-N 1202 to their range of performance laptops.

 Killer Wireless-N 1202

(...)
Original Story Alienware Laptops Receiving Killer Wireless-N 1202 WiFi Cards


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

Game Capture HD Records Your Gaming Exploits With Ease

Posted: 22 May 2012 04:50 AM PDT

Elgato has today launched a new recording device aimed at gamers called the Game Capture HD, that allows you to easily record your gaming exploits to share with other or watch at a later date.

Game Capture HD

(...)
Original Story Game Capture HD Records Your Gaming Exploits With Ease


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

Gizmon Clip-on iPhone And iPad Camera Lenses

Posted: 22 May 2012 04:34 AM PDT

To enhance the photography from your iOS device Gizmon the Japanese lifestyle photography accessory manufacturer, has designed a great range of clip-on lenses which can be applied and removed from your iPhone or iPad with ease. The range of lenses are small enough to fit in your pocket and can provide a little extra creativity to your iPhone photography.

Gizmon Clip-on Lenses

(...)
Original Story Gizmon Clip-on iPhone And iPad Camera Lenses


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

Sony Unveils New Bullet Run FPS Game (video)

Posted: 22 May 2012 03:50 AM PDT

Sony has this week released a trailer for its new game ” Bullet Run” which is currently in development by ACONY, and is based on a reality TV game show gone bad, similar to Running Man, Battle Royale, and the like.

Once released the new Bullet Run game will be free-to-play, and currently there are six levels destined for launch, with each level providing a unique mix of tactical options and equipment for different playing styles. Watch the trailer after the jump to see a glimpse of what you can expect from the new game.

Bullet Run

(...)
Original Story Sony Unveils New Bullet Run FPS Game (video)


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

Sony CL-A2LAS Hand Cranked USB Charger

Posted: 22 May 2012 03:29 AM PDT

Anyone needing to charge their gadgets whilst away from the grid, might be interested in the new CL-A2LAS charger from Sony, which provided a neat way of keeping your mobile devices juiced up. Sony have created the charger to allow you to easily power up the included 4,000mAh battery using the provided hand crank.

Sony CL-A2LAS

(...)
Original Story Sony CL-A2LAS Hand Cranked USB Charger


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 Multi-touch All-in-one PC Launches

Posted: 22 May 2012 03:02 AM PDT

Lenovo has launched its new IdeaCentre A720 all-in-one PC this week, that was first unveiled at CES earlier this year, and comes equipped with a 27-inch 10 point multi-touch display.

The IdeaCentre A720 is now powered by Intel’s new  Core i7-3610QM Ivy Bridge processor, which is supported by 8GB of DDR3 RAM, providing an increase from the guide price revealed at CES.

Lenovo A720

(...)
Original Story Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 Multi-touch All-in-one PC Launches


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

Kinect For Windows SDK 1.5 Update Includes Kinect Studio, Seated Skeletal Tracking And More

Posted: 22 May 2012 02:48 AM PDT

Microsoft has released a new update for its Kinect for Windows runtime and SDK today taking it to version 1.5. The new update brings with Microsoft’s new Kinect Studio, which has been created to enable developers to record and play back Kinect data.

The new Kinect Studio allows Kinect developers to record clips of users in the application's target environment and then replay them at a later time for further development at a later date.

Kinect

(...)
Original Story Kinect For Windows SDK 1.5 Update Includes Kinect Studio, Seated Skeletal Tracking And More


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

Spotify Launched In Australia And New Zealand

Posted: 22 May 2012 02:18 AM PDT

Spotify has expanded its music streaming service to a couple of new countries, and is now offering the service in New Zealand and Australia, and it is offering its free an premium versions of Spotify.

There are three different versions of Spotify available, the free versions, an unlimited version which costs $6.99 AUD and $7.49 NZD , and a premium version which costs $11.99 AUD and $12.99 NZD.

Spotify(...)
Original Story Spotify Launched In Australia And New Zealand


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

Aliens Colonial Marines FPS Game Delayed Until Early 2013 (video)

Posted: 22 May 2012 02:01 AM PDT

Gamers looking forward to playing the new upcoming Aliens Colonial Marines game currently in development by Gearbox Software to be published by Sega. Will be disappointed to hear that Gearbox have this week announced that Aliens Colonial Marines release date has now been pushed back.

Aliens Colonial Marines

(...)
Original Story Aliens Colonial Marines FPS Game Delayed Until Early 2013 (video)


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

Koubachi Wireless Plant Sensor Lets Your Plant Talk Via iOS (video)

Posted: 22 May 2012 01:51 AM PDT

Koubachi has today released a great gadget for the less green fingered of us, to help monitor and save our plants from neglect, linking them directly to your iOS devices. Koubachi’s Wi-Fi Plant Sensor can monitor soil moisture, temperature and light intensity via its built-in Wi-Fi module.

Once the new Koubachi Wireless Plant Sensor is calibrated and setup in your plant pot. It will automatically send you alerts when your plant requires a little attention and care. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

Koubachi Wireless Plant Sensor

(...)
Original Story Koubachi Wireless Plant Sensor Lets Your Plant Talk Via iOS (video)


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

HTC Evo 4G LTE Clears US Customs, Launching This Week

Posted: 22 May 2012 01:38 AM PDT

HTC’s latest smartphones, the HTC Evo 4G LTE and the HTC One X have been held in US customs whilst they have been investigated to see of they have infringed on Apple patents after a recent ITC ruling.

Good news for fans of the new HTC Evo 4G LTE as the device has now apparently cleared US customs and will launch later this week on Thursday the 24th of May.

HTC Evo 4G LTE(...)
Original Story HTC Evo 4G LTE Clears US Customs, Launching This Week


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

playGo AP1 AirPlay Wireless Lossless Audio Receiver Hits Kickstarter (video)

Posted: 22 May 2012 01:30 AM PDT

A new Airplay wireless streaming system called the playGo AP1 has started its journey on the Kickstarter crowd funding site this week. The playGo AP1 has been designed to automatically connect with iOS devices on your home network without the need for additional apps or wires.

Creating an audio platform to transfer lossless audio from services such as iTunes, Pandora, Rhapsody, and Spotify. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action, and its creators Bicom take you through their new device.

playGo AP1 AirPlay Receiver

(...)
Original Story playGo AP1 AirPlay Wireless Lossless Audio Receiver Hits Kickstarter (video)


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

Microsoft Says 350 Million Windows 7 Devices To Be Shipped In 2012

Posted: 22 May 2012 01:26 AM PDT

Microsoft is working on the next version of its Windows operating system, Windows 8 which is expected to be released by the end of 2012, and now the company has announced that its expects to ship 350 million Windows 7 devices this year.

Windows 8 is rumored to be launching around October of this year, and Microsoft are obviously hoping that Windows 8 will help make Windows tablets popular, something which they have failed to do in the past with previous Windows based tablets.

Microsoft(...)
Original Story Microsoft Says 350 Million Windows 7 Devices To Be Shipped In 2012


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

Amazon App Store Try Before You Buy Arrives On Android Phones

Posted: 22 May 2012 01:13 AM PDT

Amazon has today released a new update to their Amazon Appstore for Android, which brings with it the ability to now try before you buy Android Apps from within the Amazon app store.  Amazon officially launched their app store last year  available in US only, and it was launched with around 3,800 applications both free or paid.

 

Amazon App Store

(...)
Original Story Amazon App Store Try Before You Buy Arrives On Android Phones


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

Pentax K-30 DSLR Announced

Posted: 22 May 2012 01:00 AM PDT

Pentax has announced their latest DSLR, the Pentax K-30 which features a 16 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, and it also features an ISO range up to 12800 which is expandable up to 25600.

The Pentax K-30 comes with a 3 inch LCD display with a 921k dot resolution, and it can record full HD video in 1080p at 30 frames per second or 720p HD video at 60 frames per second.

Pentax K-30(...)
Original Story Pentax K-30 DSLR Announced


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

Samsung Galaxy S III Up For Pre-order At Amazon For $799.99

Posted: 22 May 2012 12:14 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy S III launches in the UK this month and in the US next month, if you live in the US and can’t wait until it lands on the various carriers, Amazon are offering the device for pre-order.

Amazon have listed the Samsung Galaxy S III for pre-order on their website with a shipping date of the 29th of May, and this is the SIM free version of the handset which you can use on any carrier, it will be available for $799.99.

Galaxy S III(...)
Original Story Samsung Galaxy S III Up For Pre-order At Amazon For $799.99


© Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012

No comments:

Post a Comment