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Saturday, June 9, 2012

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter


Actor Matthew Modine lands role in jOBS flick

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 08:47 AM PDT

Actor Matthew Modine has been in a lot of movies during his career. Of all the films he’s been in the one that sticks in my mind most is his portrayal of Private Joker in the military film Full Metal Jacket. Modine has landed a role in the film about Steve Jobs’ early life called jOBS. This is the movie where Ashton Kutcher will play Jobs.

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iPhone Continues to Steal Users from Android and BlackBerry

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 08:40 AM PDT

It’s interesting to me while there is only one iOS device, or two if you count iPhone 4 and the iPhone 4S, the iPhone continues to be the most popular smartphone market. Not only is the iPhone the most popular smartphone around, but it’s also continuing to lure in people who were previously using Android or RIM devices.

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Halo 4 to follow ‘TV season’ schedule with free daily missions

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 07:35 AM PDT

Apparently the next version of Halo will follow a TV season structure with free daily mission episodes. This news comes from The Guardian. 343 Studios, the game's developer, will offer a free "Season One" of daily downloadable co-op missions following the game's release. The first season will have five new co-op missions each week that will continue the storyline of the main game.
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Hulu Plus hits 2 million subscriber milestone

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 07:25 AM PDT

Hulu Plus has good reason to celebrate today. The US online video service reached 2 million subscribers in the first quarter of the year, about 21 months after it was launched to the public. Hulu CEO Jason Kilar announced the record during an Ad Age conference in New York yesterday.
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SnapFocus DSLR Camera Follow Focus System Hits Kickstarter (video)

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 05:56 AM PDT

A new innovative device has started its journey on Kickstarter, that has been designed to allow you to control the focus of your DSLR camera. The SnapFocus has been created by Brandon David Cole, to allow filmmakers to pull focus and steady the camera on the move, making it easier to achieve Hollywood production on a small budget.

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Klymit Ulaar Jacket, Insulated With Argon Gas Unveiled

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 05:34 AM PDT

Klymit has unveiled a new jacket they have created that doesn’t use the traditional down, to insulate its wearer but argon gas, due to its low thermal conductivity.

The Klymit Ulaar Jacket is equipped with a pump that can inflate the jacket with argon gas when you need extra warmth and insulation. Or let the argon gas out when you need to cool down little, or the climate is a little warmer.

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Motorola Motosmart Android Smartphone Announced For Europe

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 05:31 AM PDT

Motorola has announced the launch of a new Android smartphone in Europe, the Motorola Motosmart which will launch in Italy at first is designed to be an entry level Android smartphone.

The Motorola Motosmart comes with a 3.5 inch HVGA touchscreen display and Android 2.3 Gingerbread, the handset also comes with a 3 megapixel camera.

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Asus ROG G74VW Gaming Notebook Equipped With 802.11ac

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 05:21 AM PDT

Asus has unveiled a new gaming laptop they have added to their range in the form of the Asus ROG G74VW. Which is equipped with the new wireless 802.11ac standard, and will be the first consumer-oriented laptop to be fully compliant with the fifth-generation 802.11ac technology.

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Motorola XT760 Android Smartphone Announced For China

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 05:08 AM PDT

Motorola has announced the launch of another Android smartphone for China, the Motorola XT760 which comes with Android 2.3 Gingerbread and has support for quad band GSM/GPRS/EDGE , plus dual band 3G with HSPA.

The Motorola XT760 features a 4 inch qHD touchscreen display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, the device also features a dual core 1GHz processor.

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Unreal Engine 4 Demonstrated At E3 (videos)

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 04:54 AM PDT

Epic has demonstrated its Unreal Engine 4 in action at E3 this week, providing a glimpse of what future games may look like in two video demos. Watch the trailers after the jump to see it in action.

In the second video released by Epic Technical Artist Alan Willard talks you though the a real time in-engine tech demo, showing what the Unreal Engine 4 technology is capable of.

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Judge Cancels Apple And Motorola Patent Trial

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 04:40 AM PDT

Apple and Motorola were due to go to court in Chicago next week, in a Jury trial, but now the federal judge dealing with the case has cancelled the trial in a pretrial conference.

Florian Muller from Foss Patents has been following the case, and it looks like the case will now be headed for the Federal courts, and it could be some time in 2014 before the case is resolved.

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Algoriddim Vjay Mixes Video On Your iPad In Real-time (video)

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 04:36 AM PDT

Developer Algoriddim who is well known for its awesome Djay application for iOS and Mac systems. Has created another new iOS app called Vjay which has been designed to enable you to mix and scratch your favourite music videos from iTunes.

Or combine songs from your music library with personal video footage, in real-time, providing an iPad interactive audio visual experience. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

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Samsung Galaxy Beam Hits The UK This Month

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 04:23 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Beam was first announced back in February at MWC 2012, the device has been up for pre-order in the UK at a number of retailers and the last launch date we heard for the handset was some time in July.

Now according to the guys over at Tech Radar, the Samsung Galaxy Beam may go on sale in the UK this month, as one UK retailer, the Carphone warehouse has listed a launch date of June on their website.

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GoFusion Good Call iG1 iPhone Dock And Bluetooth Handset

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 04:22 AM PDT

GoFusion has created an iPhone dock with integrated wireless Bluetooth handset, in the form of the GoFusion Good Call iG1. Which has been designed to function with Apple’s iPhone 4/4S and 3G/3GS smartphones. The GoFusion Good Call iG1 handset currently supports Bluetooth 2.1, and allows you to pair two devices to the handset simultaneously.

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Lego Star Wars, MC Escher Illusion

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 04:10 AM PDT

Lego modeller Paul Vermeesch has created a fantastic Lego Star Wars version of the famous, M.C.Escher's 1953 lithograph "Relativity". As you can see in the image below the optical illusions are carried out to great effect using the Lego Star Wars characters and adding a modern twist to the original lithograph.

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HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE Appears On Video

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 04:03 AM PDT

Verizon have yet to officially announce when the new HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE will be available, we heard a rumor yesterday that the handset may launch by the 28th of June.

Now a video of the HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE has appeared on YouTube, and we get our first look at this new Android smartphone in action.

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Medal of Honor Warfighter E3 Gameplay Demo (video)

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 03:54 AM PDT

EA has shown off a new trailer for its Medal of Honor Warfighter game at E3 this week. Providing gamers with a more in-depth glimpse at the gameplay you can expect from the Warfighter game once its launched later this year. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

The new game currently under development uses DICE's Frostbite 2 engine, which is the same one used in EA’s Battlefield 3. So should provide you with an excellent experience once it arrives.

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Google’s Nexus Tablet To Launch By End Of June?

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 03:45 AM PDT

Yesterday we saw a leaked photograph of what was reported to be Google’s Nexus Tablet, the device is rumored to come with a 7 inch display and will apparently be made by Asus.

The Google Nexus Tablet is rumored to feature a quad core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and may come with Android 4.1, we have previously heard that it may be unveiled at Google’s I/O developer conference later this month.

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Infinitec Pocket TV, Turns Any TV Into A Smart TV (video)

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 03:31 AM PDT

Infinitec has launched a new project on the crowd funded website Kickstarter for their new Pocket TV. Which has been designed to transform any TV into a Smart TV. The Infinitec Pocket TV simply plugs into your HDMI port, which can even be on TVs that are five years old, say its creators. Providing them with all the functionality of what you would expect from a Smart TV.

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High Resolution Apps Land In Mac App Store, Hint At Retina Display Macs

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 03:30 AM PDT

We have been hearing rumors for quite a while that Apple’s new range of Macs, which are expected to be introduced next week will feature a new range of Retina displays.

Now a couple of applications in the Mac App Store have been updated to support Retina graphics, which could mean that Apple’s new Mac range will feature the new rumored Retina displays.

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Dual SIM HTC Desire V Android 4.0 Smartphone Announced For Europe

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 03:18 AM PDT

HTC has announced a European version of its HTC Desire V,the handset will go on sale in the Ukraine initially and it comes with dual SIM card slots and features Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

The HTC Desire V also comes with the latest version of HTC’s custom user interface, HTC Sense 4.0 and it features  a 4 inch WVGA touchscreen display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels.

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AMD LiveBox Mini PC (video)

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 03:15 AM PDT

AMD has showcased a new mini-PC called the LiveBox at Computex 2012 that plugs directly into socket. The AMD LiveBox is still just a prototype at the moment, but is equipped with a 1GHz AMD dual core C-60 processor.

Supported by 1GB memory and AMD Radeon HD 6200 graphics, providing 1080p high definition video playback and limited 3D graphics support. Watch the video after the jump to in at the Computex 2012 exhibition.

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Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR3 Memory Unveiled (video)

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 02:51 AM PDT

At Computex this week Corsair has taken the opportunity to announce its new Dominator Platinum DDR3 memory. Which has been designed by Corsair to push the performance of both the latest Intel and AMD platforms. The design of the memory includes the patented DHX cooling, Corsair Link technology, and hand-screened, super-overclockable DRAM ICs.

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Sony Xperia Mini Pro Gets Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 02:47 AM PDT

It looks like another of Sony’s 2011 Xperia smartphone is getting updated to the latest version of Google’s mobile OS, the Sony Xperia Mini Pro, as Sony has just announced the update for the device.

As usual the update is being rolled out to certain models of the Sony Xperia Mini Pro, and Sony has detailed which devices will get the update first, as listed by the handsets SI number.

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Far Cry 3: 4 Player Co-Op Trailer (video)

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 02:34 AM PDT

Gamers looking forward to the launch of the new Far Cry 3 game on the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC in early September 2012. Might be interested in this new trailer Ubisoft has released, providing a glimpse at what you can expect from the 4 player co-op within the game. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

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The DIY Street View Kit

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 02:29 AM PDT

Google has recently been expanding its Street View and heading into different areas around the world, they have been mapping more than just your average street recently and now you can create your own version of Street View with this DIY Street View Kit.

The DIY Street View Kit was created by designer Jan Martin, and it comes with everything you would need to create your own custom Street View maps.

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RaptorFire Cronus USB Adapter Enables PS3 Controllers On Xbox And Vice Versa

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 02:24 AM PDT

At E3 this week RaptorFire has been showcasing their new Cronus Adapter, which has been designed to allow players to use either an Xbox 360 on a PS3 or vice-versa. The USB Cronus controller adapter is compatible with Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and the Wii, and can be configured using a standard Windows-based PC.

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AT&T Nokia Lumia 900 Gets Updated

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 02:09 AM PDT

AT&T and Nokia have released a new software update for the Nokia Lumia 900 on AT&T in the US, and the update is designed to fix a number of bugs and issues with the Nokia Lumia 900.

The Nokia Lumia 900 on AT&T update is available through the Zune software, and you can see a list of the bug fixes below, one of which is apparently designed to improve the display issues that users have been reporting.

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Google Trusted Stores Verification Program Launches For Online Stores

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 02:06 AM PDT

Google has this week launched a new Google Trusted Stores Verification Program for online retailers, to help shoppers identify online stores that deliver a great experience. The new Google Trusted Stores service has been in testing for the last nine months, and monitors online stores and awards retailers that provide great service and shipping with a “trusted” badge.

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Google To Start Testing Project Glass Internally

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 02:02 AM PDT

We have been hearing more and more about Google’s Project Glass over the last few weeks, and have seen Google’s CEO Larry Page wearing their augmented reality glasses a few times.

Now it would appear that Google may be testing their Project Glass on a wider scale, as revealed by the FCC, and it would appear that Google may even be looking to get their Project Glass passed by the FCC some time this year.

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ZoomTether Shares Your Android Smartphone Data Without The Need For A Tethering Plan

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 01:53 AM PDT

Zoom Telephonics has unveiled a new device which they have designed to share your Android smartphone connection, to all additional tablets, laptops, and other WiFi devices.

ZoomTether allows you to use your smartphone data connection from Verizon, AT&T, and other service providers, without the need for a tethering charge. Simply connect your Android smartphone to the back of the Zoom 4501 or 4506 wireless-N router.

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Canon EOS Rebel T4i DSLR Gets Official

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 01:52 AM PDT

Yesterday we saw a leaked photo of Canon’s latest DSLR, and now Canon has made their new Rebel T4i DSLR official, and it comes with the specifications we mentioned yesterday.

The Rebel T4i DSLR comes with a 18 megapixel APS-C sensor and it features an ISO range of 100-12800, which can be expanded to 25600 in H mode, there is also a 3 inch Vari-angle touchscreen display and a Digi 5 image processor.

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Facebook Launches App Center

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 12:35 AM PDT

Facebook has launched its App Center for the web and mobile, and it will be available in the US initially and then Facebook will roll it out to the rest of the world at a later date.

Facebook’s App Center will offer a range of apps including popular favourites like Draw Something, Pinterest and more, and there will be around 600 apps available at launch.

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Apple Agrees To $2.25 Million Settlement Over iPad 4G Advertising In Australia

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 12:22 AM PDT

When Apple launched their new iPad, the device was advertised as being 4G, even in countries where the device was not compatible with those countries 4G networks.

One of those countries was Australia, and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) found that Apple’s advertising was misleading, Apple ended up offering anyone who had bought the new iPad a refund if they wanted one in Australia.

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