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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter


Battlefield 3 Premium trailer leaked, reveals “Aftermath” DLC

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 07:24 AM PDT

A few days ago news leaked about EA's plans for a Battlefield 3 Premium service. While the details of the Premium service are still a mystery, a newly leaked trailer has surfaced.
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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate teaser trailer unveiled

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 07:07 AM PDT

We had news a few days ago from Konami about a new Castlevania game called the Lords of Shadow 2. It was also rumored that Konami had two Castlevania games coming: Lords of Shadow 2 and the Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate which was arriving on the Nintendo 3DS. Well they have released a teaser trailer for this upcoming game, so it is now confirmed.
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iCade Mobile iOS Gaming Controller Arrives In Stores (video)

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 03:47 AM PDT

Back at the beginning of the year we featured the new iCade Mobile smartphone gaming controller that was being developed for Apple’s Apple's iPhone 4, 4S or iPod Touch devices.

The iCade Mobile gaming controller was expected to arrive in May. But has now started shipping. It connects to devices via Bluetooth and supports over 400 games. Watch the iCade Mobile in action after the jump.

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OCZ Agility 4 SSD With Everest 2 Controllers Now Available

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 03:36 AM PDT

OCZ Technology has launched a new solid state drive range this month in the form of their new Agility 4 SSD series. Which have been equipped with Everest 2 controller and designed to provide a balance of 6Gbps SATA III interface speed, together with exceptional input-output operations per second.

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GAEMS G155 Sentry Xbox 360 Suitcase And New Project Vanguard Announced

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 03:27 AM PDT

GAEMS has partnered with Microsoft to create a new G155 Sentry Xbox 360 suitcase, which they will be showcasing at the E3 gaming exhibition later this week. The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, run from June 5th to 7th.

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Nookone Concept iPhone Alarm Clock

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 03:16 AM PDT

Imagined by design student Robert Bye the Nookone is a concept iPhone alarm clock, which can be used either in a landscape or portrait orientation. No details have been detailed on the electronics involved in the Nookone concept, but it seems to be equipped with a speaker a behind the grip slot which is cut into the side of the Nookone.

 

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Lego Minecraft Set Detailed (video)

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 03:03 AM PDT

If you are a Lego or Minecraft fan you might remember the awesome Minecraft styled Lego kits which were being created via a partnership between Lego and “Notch” creator of Minecraft. Well now the first Lego kits has been reviewed and captured on video for all to see, and can be seen in action after the jump, thanks to The Brothers Brick website.

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Ben Heck Minority Report Kinect Glove Motion Controller (video)

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 02:48 AM PDT

Modder Ben Heck has created a new Kinect motion controller glove, taking inspiration for the design from the Hollywood Minority Report movie, staring Tom Cruise. Watch the awesome video after the jump to see the design process in action and the finished working prototype in development.

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ASUS 802.11ac 1.75Gbps RT-AC66U Router Unveiled

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 02:35 AM PDT

Asus have released details of a new router they have created entering them into the 802.11ac market. The new Asus RT-AC66U router provides a combined 2.4GHz-5GHz bandwidth of 1.75Gbps.

The new RT-AC66U router uses Asus AiRadar technology to strengthen connections to devices, amplifying wireless signals in all directions to help overcome environmental obstructions and improve data rates.

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Asus Announces Deal With Bluestacks To Bring Android Apps To Asus PCs

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 02:11 AM PDT

Asus has announced a deal with Bluestacks that will bring their software to all of Asus’s PCs and will give those PCs the ability to run Android applications using the Bluestacks App player.

Asus will make the Bluestacks App player available as a free download from today, and it should be compatible with the majority of Asus computers that have been released over the last couple of years.

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Instapaper For Android App Arrives

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 02:10 AM PDT

Instapaper paper has this week launched its new official application for Android devices. Allowing users to now enjoy the read it later style service provide by Instapaper. Which has been available on iOS and browsers for some time.

The new Instapaper application unlike the iOS app which was developed by Marco Arment, has now been created by developers Mobelux. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

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Asus Announces Windows 8 Transformer Book

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 02:02 AM PDT

Asus has announced another Windows 8 device, this one is called the Asus Transformer Book and the devices is a convertible notebook that will be available with a range of Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 Ivy Bridge processors.

The Asus Transformer Book will also be available with a range of different screen sizes, which include an 11.6 inch, 13 inch and 14 inch display, all of the displays will come with a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

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Tomb Raider : Crossroads E3 Trailer (video)

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 01:56 AM PDT

If you are looking forward to the launch of the new Tomb Raider reboot arriving in the first quarter of next year. You will enjoy the latest trailer that has been released by Square Enix which reveals a glimpse of what you can expect from the games story and gameplay.

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Apple’s New Nano SIM Card Standard Approved

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 01:55 AM PDT

Apple has been trying to get its new Nano SIM card design approved to be used as the industry standard, whilst companies like Nokia and RIM and Motorola have been trying to get an alternative design approved.

Now it would appear that Apple’s design has been accepted and will be used for the new Nano SIM card for future smartphones, the ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute, and Apple’s design has been approved and will be used going forward.

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Asus Announces Taichi Dual Display Windows 8 Tablet And Laptop Hybrid

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 01:48 AM PDT

As well as announcing the new Asus Tablet 600, Asus has also announced another new Windows 8 device at this years Computex, the Asus Taichi which is a hybrid laptop and tablet device.

The Asus Taichi comes with a choice of dual displays, either in the for of dual 13.3 inch or 11.6 inch Super IPS+ full HD 1080p displays, and processing is provided by a Core i7 Intel Ivy Bridge processor.

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Dishonoured Pre-E3 Gameplay Trailer Unveiled By Bethesda (video)

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 01:47 AM PDT

Bethesda Softworks has released a new pre-E3 gameplay trailer for its new upcoming Dishonoured first person shooter currently under development by Arkane Studios. Dishonoured is a Neo-Victorian/steampunk stealth, action game that will be launched on October 9th 2012 for the PC, PS3, and XBox 360.

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Asus Tablet 600 Windows 8 Transforming Tablet Announced

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 01:40 AM PDT

It looks like Asus has decided to expand its transformer range of tablets outside Google’s Android OS as they have announced a new transforming Windows 8 tablet, the Asus Tablet 600.

The Asus Tablet 600 comes with Microsoft’s Windows 8 OS and the devices is powered by a quad core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and features a 10.1 inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels.

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Vizio Confirms Its New All-in-one And Notebook Computers Arrive This Month

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 01:36 AM PDT

Vizio has confirmed that their new all-in-one computer system, first unveiled at the beginning of the year is now ready to launch and will be arriving in stores this month.

Vizio’s hand was forced a little to confirm the arrival of the new computer systems. After an anonymous source recently leaked photographs of a Walmart inventory system that listed references to the new Vizio systems.

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Microsoft Buys ‘Xbox Smart Glass’ Domains

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 01:28 AM PDT

Microsoft has a new app for the Xbox 360 on the way which is called ‘Smart Glass‘ and is rumored to be some sort of streaming app similar to Apple’s AirPlay, which is expected to be officially announced at E3.

Fusible has discovered that Microsoft has been buying as many domain names with the ‘Smart Glass’ phrase, many of them are around the names Microsoft Smart Glass and Xbox Smart Glass.

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Sony Pulse Elite Edition PS3 Wireless Stereo Headset Unveiled (video)

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 01:24 AM PDT

Sony has unveiled a sneak preview of its new Sony Pulse Elite Edition PS3 wireless stereo headphones, that will be making an appearance at E3 later this week. The new Sony PS3 Pluse Elite Edition headset is equipped with Sony’s “BassImpact” technology providing gamers with enhanced audio whilst in-game. Watch the video after the jump for a run dan of its features.

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T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II Android 4.0 Update ICS Coming June 11th

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 01:12 AM PDT

Owners of the Samsung Galaxy S II on T-Mobile will be please to know that the carrier will be releasing the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the device on the 11th of June.

T-Mobile announced the update on Twitter, and the Android 4.0 ICS update will bring a wide range of new features to the Samsung Galaxy S II.

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Roccat Lua Three-Button Mouse Unveiled

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 01:09 AM PDT

Roccat has unveiled a new addition to their range of mouse peripherals in the form of the Roccat Lua three-button mouse. Which is be showcased at the upcoming Computex and E3 exhibitions this week.

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SIM Free HTC Desire C Now Available In The UK

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 01:05 AM PDT

Earlier we heard that the new HTC Desire C was available with UK mobile carrier Three, and now the device is available SIM free from various UK retailers for £189.99 including taxers.

The HTC Desire C comes with the latest version of Google’s mobile OS , Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, plus the latest version of HTC’s custom users interface, HTC Sense 4.0.

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Acer Aspire 7600U And 5600 U All in One Touchscreen Windows 8 PCs Announced

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 12:59 AM PDT

Acer has announced two new all in one PCs at this years Computex, the Acer Aspire 5600U and the Acer Aspire 7600 U, both devices with come with Microsoft’s Windows 8.

Both models feature a touchscreen display, with the Aspire 7600 features a 27 inch touchscreen with a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, whilst the Aspire 5600U features a 23 inch t0uchscreen display.

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Wii U Pro Controller Unveiled (video)

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 12:57 AM PDT

Following on from the unveiling of the Wii U controller revealed at the Nintendo Pre-E3 event. A new Wii U Pro controller has also no been unveiled by Nintendo. The Wii U Pro controller will also be available for owners to purchase and was revealed in a surprise presentation at Nintendo Direct focused on their new Wii U system.

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SOEmote Brings Facial Expressions To Online Games (video)

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 12:47 AM PDT

Sony Online Entertainment has this week unveiled new technology called SOEmote they have developed, that allows gamers to show their real-life facial expressions in game.

Currently the new facial expression technology is on trail in the Sony EverQuest 2 game. Enabling gamers avatars in game to replicate their facial expressions in real-time. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

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Lenovo Announces IdeaPad U310 And U410 Ultrabooks

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 12:45 AM PDT

Lenovo has added a couple of new ultrabooks to its range with the launch of the Lenovo IdeaPad U310 and the IdeaPad U410, and both devices are priced at under $800.

The Lenovo IdeaPad U310 features a 13.3 inch display whilst the Lenovo IdeaPad U410 features a 14 inch display, both models will be available with a range of Intel’s new Ivy Bridge Core i3 and Core i7 processors.

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Acer Iconia W700 And W510 Windows 8 Tablets Announced

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 12:31 AM PDT

Acer has unveiled two Windows 8 tablets at this years Computex, The Acer Iconia W700 and The Acer Iconia W510, the W700 features an 11.6 inch full HD touchscreen display with a resolution of 1920 x 800 pixels.

The Acer Iconia W510 comes with a 10.1 inch touchscreen display, plus a detachable keyboard dock that also features a built in battery to give the tablet extra power.

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Acer Aspire S7 Windows 8 Touchscreen Ultrabooks Announced

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 12:18 AM PDT

Acer has announced a new range of ultrabooks at Computex, the Acer Aspire S7 series which will be available with an 11.6 inch display and a 13.3 inch display.

Both models with come with Microsoft’s new operating system, Windows 8, and both devices feature touchscreen displays and a aluminum unibody design.

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HTC Desire C Now Available For £149 On PAYG With Three UK

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 12:00 AM PDT

The HTC Desire C was announced a while back and now UK mobile carrier Three is offering the handset on their PAYG pre-paid offerings with the handset costing £149 up front.

The HTC Desire C is also available on Three’s various monthly contracts and the device is available for free on their contract with start at £13 per month.

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Android 4.0 ICS Now On 7.1 Percent Of Android Devices

Posted: 03 Jun 2012 11:54 PM PDT

Google has released its latest Android distribution figures, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is now on a total of 7.1 percent of all Android devices, this has increased from 4.9 percent in May.

Android Honeycomb is on 2.7 percent of devices, this has dropped from 3.3 percent in May, and Android Gingerbread is on 64.6 percent of devices, this has increased slightly from 64.4 percent in May.

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Samsung Galaxy S III With Snapdragon S4 Lands In US This Month

Posted: 03 Jun 2012 11:38 PM PDT

Samsung has officially announced that the US version of the Samsung Galaxy S III will come with the dual core Snapdragon S4 processor clocked at 1..5GHz.

The Samsung Galaxy S III will be available with five mobile carriers in the US which include AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint and US Cellular this month.

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Epic Picking Up Laid Off Kingdoms of Amalur Staff, Opening Baltimore Studio

Posted: 03 Jun 2012 06:13 PM PDT

After the dissolution of Kingdoms of Amalur developer 38 Studios following difficulties repaying a state-backed loan, 379 people were laid off last week, including staffers at subsidiary Big Huge Games. While some of the developers were picked up by various other studios, a respected team that had delivered a successful product was being disbanded. And it might still have been, had Gears of War studio Epic not stepped in.

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Carmageddon Coming To iOS This Summer, Free For 24 Hours

Posted: 03 Jun 2012 06:01 PM PDT

iOS is still not all things to all gamers, especially the so-called “core” market, but with the influx of classic games seeing ports this might be finally starting to change. The original Carmageddon is the latest game to be given a new lease on life on the ubiquitous mobile platform, with a summer release date announced via the Carmageddon: Reincarnation Kickstarter page.

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Wii U Controller Fully Revealed At Nintendo Pre-E3 Event

Posted: 03 Jun 2012 05:53 PM PDT

Long story short, the Wii U controller prototype that had been making the rounds has finally morphed into the final model at Nintendo’s pre-E3 briefing. The layout and general functionality is still the same, though circle pads have thankfully been replaced with honest to goodness clickable analog sticks.

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Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Coming To PC

Posted: 03 Jun 2012 02:23 PM PDT

The spate of surprisingly good Transformers games probably recently means Fall of Cybertron might at least be worth a look. And as of August 28, 2012 taking that look becomes a bit easier. Formerly just heading to the 360 and PS3, the latest Transformers game is now making the trek to PC as well.


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