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Saturday, June 16, 2012

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter


Microsoft Signs up First NUads Advertisers for Xbox Live

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 09:10 AM PDT

Microsoft has announced that it has signed up its first advertising partners for the official rollout of NUads on Xbox Live. NUads are interactive TV format advertisements and the first companies to offer them will be Toyota, Unilever, and Samsung Mobile.

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Thanko Unveils USB Foot Cooler

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 09:01 AM PDT

When it comes to weird USB gadgets, Thanko is the place to go. They have all manner devices to make your little cubicle smell good, look strange, and keep you warm or cool. With summer here,Thanko has a new cooling product that promises to keep your footsies chill.

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Final Fantasy comes to Windows Phone devices

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 08:00 AM PDT

iOS and Android users aren’t the only ones who can have fun gaming. If you have a Windows Phone device, you will be happy to learn that Square Enix has ported the classic game Final Fantasy onto Windows Phone devices.

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Amazon UK cancels Nintendo Wii U pre-orders

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 07:36 AM PDT

We all want to know how much the Wii U will cost us. Sadly, the Nintendo Wii U pricing has not yet been revealed. Many thought it would be announced at E3, but they simply revealed that the price will be "pleasantly surprising".
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Booster Brolly Solar Powered Signal Boosting And Charging Umbrella

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 05:40 AM PDT

If you have ever experienced low signal strength at locations you visit, it might be worth you investing in a booster brolly when they are launched. The signal boosting umbrella uses solar power to help increase your call reception and charge your device.

The booster brolly is equipped with 12 x 2 volt solar panels stitched into the canopy of the umbrella. Turning the sun’s energy into juice which is then stored in a battery hidden within the handle, and then used to charge your mobile devices. 

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Motorola RAZR V XT889 Announced For China

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 05:26 AM PDT

Motorola has annunced the launch of a new Android smartphone for China, the Motorola RAZR V XT889, which has had a new design compared to the existing Motorola RAZR.

The Motorola RAZR V XT889 comes with a 4.3 inch touchscreen display, there are also no physical keys on the device’s display, and it comes with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

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Sony Dust 514 Beta Codes Arrive At PlayStation Home (video)

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 05:16 AM PDT

PS3 gamers waiting for the arrival of the highly anticipated Dust 514 game that integrates with the massive EVE Online space game. Will be pleased to learn that Sony has now made Dust 514 Beta codes available within the PLayStation Home.

Watch the beta gameplay trailer after the jump to whet your appetite a little more, which includes  player-manned dropships, vehicular combat, and a deadly array of weaponry. Enjoy!

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Apple’s Siri vs Samsung’s S-Voice (Video)

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 05:14 AM PDT

Apple and Samsung both have their own voice activated virtual assistants for their smartphones, we have seen videos of Apple’s Siri in action and also video of Samsung’s S-Voice in action.

Now we have a video comparing the iPhone 4S and the Samsung Galaxy S III side by side, and we get to have a look at Apple’s Siri next to Samsung’s S-Voice to see how the two services compare.

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Moboto iOS Dock Adds Character To Your iPhone Or iPad (video)

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 05:05 AM PDT

Designer Mark Solomon has created a new style of accessory for the iPhone in the form of a cute Moboto. Which has been created to provide your iOS device with a little personality of its own.

The Moboto comes with a number of fittings that allow you to customise your dock. As well as a number if iOS personas that allows you to choose the look and character of your Moboto. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

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Orbitsound T9 Compact Soundbar iPod Dock Announced

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 05:03 AM PDT

We have featured a number of speaker docks for the iPhone and iPod here at Geeky Gadgets, the latest is the Orbitsound T9 compact soundbar which is designed to be used with the iPhone and iPods.

The Orbitsound T9 can also be used as a soundbar with your HDTV, and it measures 30cm long, so it is designed to be used with smaller TVs and it is made up of a soundbar and a separate subwoofer.

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Apple’s New Retina MacBook Pro Shipping Changed To Three To Four Weeks

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 04:45 AM PDT

Apple announced their new Retina MacBook Pro earlier this week, and it would appear that Apple’s latest notebook computer has already become extremely popular.

If you go to Apple’s website to order one of the new Retina MacBook Pro’s, you will now have to wait between three to four weeks for the device to ship depending on the specifications, which is a good indication that Apple are experiencing high demand for the Retina MacBook Pro.

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iPad Smarter Stand Clips, Make Your iPad Smart Cover, Even Smarter (video)

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 04:38 AM PDT

Dotan Saguy has launched a new design on Kickstarter this month, which he has created to make Apple’s Smart Cover even smarter. The small clip style device allows you to have more viewing angles from your Apple Smart Cover. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

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Apple Given Another Chance By Judge To Prove Motorola Infringed On Their Patents

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 04:34 AM PDT

We heard last week that Judge Posner, who has been dealing with the recent patent trial between Apple and Motorola had cancelled the jury trial that was scheduled to go ahead.

Now it would appear that Judge Posner has decided to give Apple one more opportunity to prove whether it deserves an injunction against Motorola.

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BBC 3G Sports Coverage Launches On Mobile Devices

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 04:22 AM PDT

The BBC has this week announced that they are now rolling out sports coverage over 3G connections providing by mobile providers in the UK. During the first week of Euro 2012 the BBC has been busy testing new ways to enjoy live football coverage, and has now announced the roll out of the new services to UK customers.

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Lenovo LePad A2107 Dual SIM Android Tablet Announced For China

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 04:10 AM PDT

Lenovo has announced that they are launching a new Android tablet in China,the Lenovo LePad A2017, which will come with the latest version of Google’s mobile OS, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

The Lenovo LePad A217 is reported to be the world’s first dual SIM Android tablet and it features a 7 inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels.

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Braven 6 Series Bluetooth Speakers Arrive In Stores (video)

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 04:08 AM PDT

Anyone patiently waiting for the arrival of the new Braven 6 series Bluetooth speakers unveiled back in April this year. Will be pleased to learn that the new speakers have now landed in stores for around $150.

The new Braven 6 Series Bluetooth speakers take the form of the 600, 625s, and 650, and are all equipped with 3 watt stereo speakers. However vary in build, battery life and audio encoding capabilities. Watch the video after the jump to see a glimpse of the Braven 6 Series.

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BlackBerry Porsche Design P9981 Lands In Canada

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 03:58 AM PDT

Some of our readers will remember the BlackBerry Porsche Design P9981 that was announced a while back, the handset has now go on sale in Canada is is available for around $1,889.

As a reminder the BlackBerry Porsche Design P9981 is basically a re-designed BlackBerry Bold 9900, and it comes with a new exterior which is a combination of leather and steel and runs BlackBerry OS 7.

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VTech MobiGo And InnoTab Children Learning Tablets Updated

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 03:50 AM PDT

Tablets owners who have trouble keeping their children away from their enticing new tablet. Might be interested in the new updates that VTech have made to their MobiGo and InnoTab tablets designed specifically for children.

The VTech MobiGo 2 has been designed learning multi-function system for children, that comes equipped with a motion sensor and microphone for total game control, and is now available for $60.

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Dropbox iOS Update Released

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 03:47 AM PDT

Dropbox have released a new version of their iOS App, the latest version is Dropbox 1.5 and it comes with a range of new features, which include the ability to automatically upload photos and video over WiFi or your mobile data plan.

Dropbox have also removed the file size upload limit, you can now upload a file of any size to your Dropbox account direct from your iOS device, and you will also get an extra 3GB of storage space.

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Evernote Windows Update Adds New Activity Stream Feature

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 03:37 AM PDT

Evernote has today rolled out a new update for its note taking application Evernote for Windows version 4.5.7. Which brings with it a new feature called Activity Stream.

Other new features include expanded teamwork-friendly features that automatic link notebook downloads. Once an invitation to join a notebook is accepted, that Evernote notebook will then download to Evernote for Windows, seamlessly.

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Nokia’s Lumia Windows Phone Devices Headed To China Unicom

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 03:32 AM PDT

Nokia has recently released a few of its Windows Phone Lumia smartphones in China, and now their devices will be available through China’s second largest mobile operator, China Unicom.

Nokia haven’t announced specifically which devices will be available through China Unicom, although they have hinted that the Nokia Lumia 610 will be available through the carrier in China.

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HeatStick, $460 Special Forces Water Boiler Uses No Flame (video)

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 03:28 AM PDT

HeatStick is a new gadget that has been created to enable you to heat water quickly and efficiently when required, with out the need for a flame. The HeatStick has been developed with the Special Forces in mind and uses a the patented, flameless, anodised aluminium Heatstick to create its heat. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

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MK802 Android Mini PC Ubuntu Images Created

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 03:15 AM PDT

If you are enjoying using the MK802 Android mini PC which launched in the middle of last month for a great price of just $74, equipped with a single-core 1.5GHz AllWinner A10 processor, supported by 512MB of memory.

You might be interested to learn that the team over at Miniand Tech have now created and compiled server version of Ubuntu 12.04 Linux that is now capable of being run on the mini PC system.

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Lumigon T2 Android Smartphone Coming By End Of The Summer For 600 Euros

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 03:04 AM PDT

Some of our readers will remember the Lumigon T2 Android smartphone that was announced at MWC 2012 in February, Lumigon have now given us some more information on their new Android smartphone.

The Lumigon T2 is expected to launch in Europe and Asia before the end of the summer, and it will retail between 500 and 600 Euros excluding taxes, and it will also come with some new features.

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Motorola Atrix 3 Appears At The FCC

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 02:28 AM PDT

We recently saw a leaked photo of the new Motorola Atrix 3, which is headed to US mobile carrier AT&T and now the device has appeared at the FCC, which could mean that it will shortly be available with AT&T in the US.

We previously heard that the Motorola Atrix 3 would be available on AT&T from the 26th of July, and considering its recent FCC appearance this sounds like a good possible launch date for the device.

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New Vizio All-in-one Desktops And Laptops Arrive

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 02:26 AM PDT

As expected and revealed earlier this month Vizio has now launched their new range of all-in-one desktops and laptops starting from $898. The Vizio all-in-one systems feature either a 24″ or 27″ Full HD 1080p display, with dual HDMI ports for connecting your cable boxes and game consoles.

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Skype Rolls Out New Release For Mac, Windows And Linux

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 01:34 AM PDT

Skype has today released a new version of its Skype communication software. But rather than releasing different versions of Skype for different operating systems, Skype has released the same version across all major operating systems simultaneously.

Skype is now available to download for Linux, Mac and Windows systems, and brings with it a number of tweaks and bug fixes together with a number of new features.

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YouTube Party App For Google+ Hangouts Launched

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 01:15 AM PDT

A new Google+ party application has been launched by Google this week, that has been created for YouTube and is accessed from your Google+ Hangouts. The new YouTube Google+ Hangouts app enables users to create, control, save and even share playlists of videos with your friends, all from within your Google+ Hangout.

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iOS 6 Beta Tethered Jailbreak Released For Developers

Posted: 14 Jun 2012 11:44 PM PDT

Apple announced iOS 6 earlier this week, they also released a beta of iOS 6, and shortly after it was released the iPhone Dev Team announced that the beta of iOS 7 had been jailbroken.

The iPhone Dev Team have now released a tethered jailbreak tool for iOS 6 beta, and it will apparently work with the iPod Touch 4G, the iPhone 3GS, the iPhone 4 (GSM) and the iPhone 4 (CDMA).

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Microsoft Working On Own Windows 8 Tablet

Posted: 14 Jun 2012 11:27 PM PDT

Microsoft is essentially a software company, it has tried a few times in the past to produce hardware, some attempts have been successful like the Xbox whilst others have not, like the Zune.

Now according to a report from The Wrap and All Things D, Microsoft is apparently working on its own Windows tablet, in an attempt to take on Apple and the iPad, and we can possibly expect to heard more about it next week.

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