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- Spotify Radio for Desktop gets Ranking Feature
- Samsung Updates Series 7 Gamer Laptop with 3-D Screen
- Nokia X2 stops bullet
- App.net Twitter Rival Hits $500,000 target
- Denon $500 Globe Cruiser Noise-cancelling Bluetooth Headphones
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) Student Edition Launched (Video)
- 3DCone Stereoscopic iPhone Camera Adapter (video)
- MK802 II Android 4.0 Mini PC Now Available For $77
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi Gets Android 4.0 ICS In The US
- Google Confirms Motorola Job Cuts In SEC Filing
- Ubi Voice Activated Mini Computer Hits Kickstarter (video)
- ZaReason UltraLap 430 Ultrabook Ships With Linux OS Installed
- Apple Wanted Samsung To Pay $30 For Smartphone And $40 For Tablet Patents
- Disney Researchers Create Multitouch Controllers From Plants (video)
- Black Samsung Galaxy S3 Coming To The UK In September
- Adafruit Creates A Raspberry Pi Light Painting Module
- Wii U European Release Date Pushed Back Into December (Rumour)
- Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga Will Be Lenovo’s Windows RT Tablet
- Kim Dotcom To Launch Megabox Music Service Later This Year
- Android Flipboard App Update Adds Improved Navigation And More
- Tata AirPod Is An Air Powered Prototype Car
- Awesome Lego Dark Knight Batman Motorised Bat and Tumbler (video)
- International Droid RAZR Gets Android 4.0 ICS Update
- Neogeo X Gold Portable Launches In December For $200
- Huawei MediaPad 10 FHD Appears At The FCC
- USB Flash Drive AA Battery Concept
- Assassin’s Creed 3 PC Launch Date Announced
- 13 Inch Retina Display MacBook Pro Appears In Benchmarks Again
- Barnes & Noble Cut Their NOOK Tablet Prices
- Crysis 3 Awesome Tech Trailer Released (video)
- Apple’s New iPhone 5 Dock Connector Leaked (Rumor)
- Apple Wants $2 Billion In Damages From Samsung On Galaxy S Devices
- Google To Cut 20 Percent Of Motorola Workforce
- Photos Of iPhone 5 Motherboard Appear Online (Rumor)
| Spotify Radio for Desktop gets Ranking Feature Posted: 13 Aug 2012 09:11 AM PDT If you’re a fan of streaming music from the Internet to your computer at home or in the office, Spotify has added a new feature to its desktop application you might enjoy. Spotify now allows users to store the songs they like by giving them a thumbs up saving, it to a “Liked from Radio” playlist. This feature was previously not available on the desktop app. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| Samsung Updates Series 7 Gamer Laptop with 3-D Screen Posted: 13 Aug 2012 08:58 AM PDT Samsung has announced that it has updated its Series 7 Gamer laptop with some new features. The feature you notice first is probably the new yellow color. The most important feature though is that the 17.3-inch screen now supports 3-D. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| Posted: 13 Aug 2012 08:13 AM PDT By now you’ve heard about how tough the Nokia 3310 feature phone is. It has been proven time and again in one meme after another. Now someone on Facebook reported an incident from the troubled country of Syria, where an owner of the Nokia X2 was filming the action between the rebels and military. © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| App.net Twitter Rival Hits $500,000 target Posted: 13 Aug 2012 07:55 AM PDT What do you think of a Twitter competitor that you have to pay for? It sounds dumb, but think of it as a promise for those who hate ads. App.net has hit its $500,000 fundraising target. What is App.net? Well, Dalton Caldwell, the guy behind App.net, figured out that regular folks like you and I would be willing to pay for an ad-free real-time social networking service. A place where "users and developers come first, not advertisers". © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| Denon $500 Globe Cruiser Noise-cancelling Bluetooth Headphones Posted: 13 Aug 2012 05:41 AM PDT Denon have created a new new line of noise-cancelling Bluetooth 3.0 headphones in the form of the retro styled Denon Globe Cruiser headphones, which have been designed specifically with travellers in mind. The Globe Cruiser headphones, are equipped with noise cancellation and aptX Bluetooth wireless support and are fitted with 40mm drivers. Together with dual microphones for crystal clear conversations, when required. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) Student Edition Launched (Video) Posted: 13 Aug 2012 05:32 AM PDT Samsung has launched a new version of their 7 inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Student Edition, which is basically the original device bundled with a few extras. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Student Edition comes with a 7 inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels and is powered by a 1GHz TI OMAP4 dual core processor.
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| 3DCone Stereoscopic iPhone Camera Adapter (video) Posted: 13 Aug 2012 05:26 AM PDT iPhone owners who fancy taking 3D Stereoscopic photographs with their iPhone, might be interested in this new Kickstarter concept called the 3DCone. The 3DCone is an adapter for your iPhone 4/4S which once fitted allows you to capture 3D videos and stills. Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the 3DCone project and see it in action. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| MK802 II Android 4.0 Mini PC Now Available For $77 Posted: 13 Aug 2012 05:10 AM PDT A new version of the popular MK802 mini computer is now available to purchase in the form of the Rikomagic MK802 II Android mini PC, for around $77. The latest Rikomagic MK802 II which builds on the success of the original, is equipped with a Allwinner A10 ARM Cortex-A8 single core processor, 1GB of onboard High Speed DDR3 RAM, Mali 400 graphics, and 4GB of storage, the same as the original. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi Gets Android 4.0 ICS In The US Posted: 13 Aug 2012 05:06 AM PDT Samsung started rolling out the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for their Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Europe earlier this month, and now it looks like the update is also rolling out in the US. According to the guys over at Android Police, the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi has now started rolling out in the form of Android 4.0.4.
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| Google Confirms Motorola Job Cuts In SEC Filing Posted: 13 Aug 2012 04:46 AM PDT Earlier today we heard that Google intends to cut jobs at Motorola, with around 20 percent of the workforce loosing their jobs, and now Google has confirmed the cuts in a recent SEC filing. The filing also revealed that Google expects Motorola to loose up to $275 million in the process of it cutting the jobs and also in closing down one third of the Motorola’s offices.
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| Ubi Voice Activated Mini Computer Hits Kickstarter (video) Posted: 13 Aug 2012 04:38 AM PDT Anyone who enjoys using Siri or similar voice activated assistants, might be interested in Ubi, a voice activated computer which has started it journey over on the Kickstarter website, and is looking to make the jump from concept to production. The Ubi Computer is equipped with voice activation and can be plugged directly into a wall outlet, and allows you to communicate to it via only voice control. 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 |
| ZaReason UltraLap 430 Ultrabook Ships With Linux OS Installed Posted: 13 Aug 2012 04:10 AM PDT Along similar lines to what Dell has been creating within its Dell Project Sputnik, where the computer manufacturer has combined an XPS 13 Ultrabook and Linux together. ZaReason has this week launched a new addition to their range, which offers an Ultrabook in the form of the UltraLap 430, together with a Linux OS installed. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| Apple Wanted Samsung To Pay $30 For Smartphone And $40 For Tablet Patents Posted: 13 Aug 2012 04:05 AM PDT With the Apple and Samsung trial in full force in the US we are getting more and more details about the dealings between the two companies, and now we have some details on how much Apple wanted to charge Samsung for patent licenses. According to a recent report by The Verge, Apple wanted to charge Samsung $30 for each smartphone and $40 for each tablet that they sold, these figures were from a 2010 meeting between the two companies.
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| Disney Researchers Create Multitouch Controllers From Plants (video) Posted: 13 Aug 2012 03:59 AM PDT Disney’s researchers have created an unusual yet innovative technology that can convert plants into multitouch controllers. Allowing certain areas of the plants to be assigned specific triggers that can be used to play music or interact with software. Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the Botanicus Interacticus project and see it in action, on both living and artificial plants. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| Black Samsung Galaxy S3 Coming To The UK In September Posted: 13 Aug 2012 03:53 AM PDT Samsung’s Galaxy S3 smartphone is currently available in white and blue versions, there have been a number if stories over the weekend that a black version will soon be launching. Now we have had confirmation from UK mobile phone retailer Mobilefun that they will be stocking a SIM free black Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone, the device is expected to be available in four to six weeks, which means it should launch some time in September.
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| Adafruit Creates A Raspberry Pi Light Painting Module Posted: 13 Aug 2012 03:42 AM PDT If you fancy creating custom photographs with a light painting effects, Adafruit has created an interesting module which can be used with the awesome Raspberry Pi $35 mini PC which is definitely worth more investigation. The Adafruit Raspberry Pi module combines a python script, less than 60 lines of code, together with open source software and a handful of electronic components, to create the effect generator. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| Wii U European Release Date Pushed Back Into December (Rumour) Posted: 13 Aug 2012 03:30 AM PDT Sources close to Nintendo and the Computer and Videogames (CVG) website have revealed that the launch date in Europe for the Nintendo Wii U might have to be pushed back into December. CVG report that their sources says the delay is due to issues in the manufacturing process of the Wii U, and have already caused Nintendo to delay the release of a confirmed launch date within Europe. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga Will Be Lenovo’s Windows RT Tablet Posted: 13 Aug 2012 03:20 AM PDT Last week we heard that Lenovo would be launching a new convertible Windows RT tablet later this year, and now it would appear that the device will be one that Lenovo first announced back at CES in January of this year, the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga. The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga was first show off at CES, although very few specifications on the device were announced, the original device had an Intel processor, where as the new Windows RT version will come with an ARM based processor.
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| Kim Dotcom To Launch Megabox Music Service Later This Year Posted: 13 Aug 2012 03:12 AM PDT Last week we saw the video of when Kim Dotcom’s mansion got raided, and now Kim Dotcom has announced that he intends to launch his new music service some time this year. Dotcom is currently facing extradition to the US on alleged charges of piracy, although the extradition hearing is now set for next year, which should give him plenty of time to launch his new Megabox music service.
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| Android Flipboard App Update Adds Improved Navigation And More Posted: 13 Aug 2012 03:06 AM PDT Flipboard for Android has received a new update this week which has brought with it improved navigation structure within the apps sections, which are now visible when you tap on a section's name within Flipboard. Other new features added in the Android Flipboard app update include easier access to Google Reader feeds and folders, allowing you to customise the articles shown within your Flipboard app stream with ease. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| Tata AirPod Is An Air Powered Prototype Car Posted: 13 Aug 2012 02:51 AM PDT Indian car company Tata has shown of a new prototype car called the Tata AirPod, and as the name suggests the AirPod is powered by compressed air using technology which they have licensed from Luxembourg’s MDI. The AirPod is only in the prototype stages at the moment, it is a one seated vehicle which can travel at speed of between 45 and 75 kilometers per hour, and it is powered by a tank of compressed air.
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| Awesome Lego Dark Knight Batman Motorised Bat and Tumbler (video) Posted: 13 Aug 2012 02:46 AM PDT Lego master builder Peer Kreuger latest creation shave taken the form of motorised models of the Batman Tumbler and The Bat, from the latest Batman movie Dark Knight Rises. Which have then been used to create a movie sequence showing the Lego models in action, with the Tumbler tearing up the streets with The Bat "flying" above. Watch the video after the jump to see them in action. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| International Droid RAZR Gets Android 4.0 ICS Update Posted: 13 Aug 2012 02:32 AM PDT It looks like Motorola has started rolling out the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the international version of the Droid RAZR (XT910), the roll out started on Friday. The Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update brings a range of new features to the Motorola Droid RAZR, and it should be available for you handset now, you can check by going to the settings menu on your device.
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| Neogeo X Gold Portable Launches In December For $200 Posted: 13 Aug 2012 02:24 AM PDT Neogeo fans maybe pleased to learn that Tommo Inc. has announced that Neogeo X Gold portable console will be launching on December 6th 2012. The Neogeo X Gold portable console will come preinstalled with a software bundle including King of the Monsters and Samurai Showdown 2, to name just a couple of the twenty titles. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| Huawei MediaPad 10 FHD Appears At The FCC Posted: 13 Aug 2012 02:17 AM PDT The Huawei MediaPad 10 FHD was announced earlier in the year, and now it looks like it is getting closer to release in the US as the tablet has appeared at the FCC. As a reminder the Huawei MediaPad 10 FHD comes with a 10 inch IPS high definition touchscreen display and its is powered by Huawei's new 1.5GHz K3 quad core processor.
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| USB Flash Drive AA Battery Concept Posted: 13 Aug 2012 02:04 AM PDT Designer Wonchul Hwang has thought up a unique way to carry both files and extra juice for your devices, in this concept USB flash drive battery. Named the AA USB, the design consists of a rechargeable AA battery which charges via a USB port, together with a internal storage flash drive. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| Assassin’s Creed 3 PC Launch Date Announced Posted: 13 Aug 2012 01:49 AM PDT Back in July it was revealed by Ubisoft that the PC version of their latest Assassin’s Creed 3 game would be delayed and released sometime after the console versions of the game, created for PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles. Luckily for PC games waiting to play the new Assassin’s Creed 3 game, will not have too long to wait after console gamers. As last Friday Ubisoft announced that the PC version of Assassin’s Creed 3 will be launching on November 20th, 2012. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| 13 Inch Retina Display MacBook Pro Appears In Benchmarks Again Posted: 13 Aug 2012 01:38 AM PDT When Apple launched their new 15 inch Retina Display MacBook Pro earlier this year, we heard rumors that Apple was also working on a 13 inch version, and the device previously appeared in some benchmarks. Now it looks like the device has turned up again, with the reference of MacBookPro 10,2, the 15 inch version has the reference MacBookPro 10,1 and this new model has yet to be released.
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| Barnes & Noble Cut Their NOOK Tablet Prices Posted: 13 Aug 2012 01:28 AM PDT Barnes & Noble has this week reduced the prices of its range of NOOK tablets, in preparation for a new updated version to be released late next month. The new NOOK tablet that is expected to launch in late September, will be equipped with new display technology, its thought. As well as being lighter and including more media options for users, yet still providing a solid e-book reading device. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| Crysis 3 Awesome Tech Trailer Released (video) Posted: 13 Aug 2012 01:12 AM PDT A new trailer has been released by Crytek this week for their upcoming Crysis 3 game, which demonstrates the new DirectX 11 support, and the awesome real-time rendering you can expect in the game once it officially launches. Crysis 3 is currently under development by Crytek and will be arriving on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC systems in February 2013. Watch the video after the jump to see the CryENGINE 3 put through its paces. (...) © Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2012 |
| Apple’s New iPhone 5 Dock Connector Leaked (Rumor) Posted: 13 Aug 2012 01:07 AM PDT We have been hearing rumors that Apple’s iPhone 5 will feature a smaller dock connector than that of the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S, the new connector is rumored to come with either 8 or 9 pins. Now some photos have appeared online from they guys over at Nowherelse.fr, which are apparently of the new dock connector from the iPhone 5, have a look at the photo below.
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| Apple Wants $2 Billion In Damages From Samsung On Galaxy S Devices Posted: 13 Aug 2012 12:56 AM PDT Apple and Samsung are engaged in a major lawsuit in the US, the two companies are currently fighting it out in court, and now we get some details on just how much Apple wants from Samsung in damages. According to a recent report, Apple is seeking a total of $1.98 billion in damages from Samsung on the original Galaxy S smartphone and the Galaxy S II smartphone.
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| Google To Cut 20 Percent Of Motorola Workforce Posted: 13 Aug 2012 12:24 AM PDT Google recently acquired Motorola back in May, and now Motorola has announced that they will be cutting their global workforce by 20 percent, and they will also be closing some of Motorola’s offices. Motorola has a total of 94 offices, these will be reduced by around a third, obviously Google are looking to turn Motorola around, and they have also announced that they will stop making low end devices.
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| Photos Of iPhone 5 Motherboard Appear Online (Rumor) Posted: 13 Aug 2012 12:01 AM PDT We have seen a few different photos of various rumored parts for Apple’s next generation iPhone, and now some more photos have appeared online, this time it is photos of the iPhone 5 motherboard. The photos below were posted to the WeiPhone forums, and the show the logic board of the new iPhone 5, although the processor is not present in the photos.
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