Laman

Friday, August 17, 2012

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter


Command & Conquer: Generals 2 is going free-to-play

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 08:38 AM PDT

EA officially announced Command & Conquer: Generals 2 in late 2011 for a release in 2013. The game will be powered by DICE's Frostbite 2 engine. In addition, the game will be adopting the free-to-play model.
(...)
Original Story Command & Conquer: Generals 2 is going free-to-play


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

Black and Decker screwdriver adjusts speed to your hand movement

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 08:01 AM PDT

Black & Decker has just launched the Gyro 4V Max and they are calling it the “world’s first motion-activated screwdriver.” This new model has an InvenSense MEMS gyroscope inside. That means that all you have to do to change the direction or speed is rotate your drilling hand.
(...)
Original Story Black and Decker screwdriver adjusts speed to your hand movement


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

Kingston Launches New HyperX Predator RAM

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 06:53 AM PDT

Kingston Technology has announced a new line of RAM aimed to PC gamers. The new line is called the HyperX Predator. The RAM has a new heatsink design. It looks cool and promises improved better cooling performance.

(...)
Original Story Kingston Launches New HyperX Predator RAM


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

The Speaker Sound Bar from Sceptre Now Available

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 06:45 AM PDT

Most home theater fans would probably prefer to have a full surround sound system in a room. The problem is that it’s not always practical to have wires running all around your room. If you have an entertainment center, you can always use a standard speaker system and place the speakers on the entertainment center.

(...)
Original Story The Speaker Sound Bar from Sceptre Now Available


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

Google Play Gift Cards And Wish Lists Features Arriving Soon?

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 05:51 AM PDT

The Android Police website, have taken a good look through the latest Google Play Store v3.8.15 apk which rolled out this week, and have discovered a few interesting features that are expected to roll out shortly to the Android Google Play app.

The Android Police website was able to compare versions 3.7.15 and 3.8.15 of the Google Play Android applications, and discovered information pointing to redeemable Play Store gift cards.

(...)
Original Story Google Play Gift Cards And Wish Lists Features Arriving Soon?


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

TiVo Premiere 4 DVR Officially Announced By TiVo

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 05:24 AM PDT

TiVo has officially announced the arrival of their Tivo Premiere 4, which surfaced unofficially a few days ago. The new Tivo Premiere 4 DVR is equipped with quad tuners, 500GB hard drive and standard TiVo remote.

The Tivo Premiere 4 DVR has been created by Tivo to solve the program scheduling conflicts that can sometimes effect families, trying to capture all their favourite shows..

 

Tivo Premiere 4 DVR

(...)
Original Story TiVo Premiere 4 DVR Officially Announced By TiVo


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

ADATA DashDrive HV610 USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Unveiled

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 05:08 AM PDT

ADATA Technology has announced the launch of their new DashDrive HV610 external hard drive equipped with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface. The DashDrive HV610 also incorporates a slide-out smart cover that provides a handy way to store the drives transfer cable.

ADATA DashDrive HV610

(...)
Original Story ADATA DashDrive HV610 USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Unveiled


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

Halo 4 Multiplayer Specialisations Detailed By 343 Industries

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 04:50 AM PDT

Halo fans looking forward to the launch of the new Halo 4 series sometime later this year, might be interested in new details that have been revealed by 343 Industries about the upcoming Halo 4 multiplayer game.

The new multiplayer side of Halo 4 will include “Specialisations” which have been created and design to provides gamers with a way to keep the multiplayer content fresh even after months or years of play.

Halo 4 Multiplayer

(...)
Original Story Halo 4 Multiplayer Specialisations Detailed By 343 Industries


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

Samsung Galaxy Note II Screen Glass Leaked (Rumor)

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 04:19 AM PDT

We have been hearing more and more about Samsung’s new Galaxy Note II this week, the device will be officially unveiled by Samsung at their IFA press event on the 29th of August.

On Tuesday we saw a render of a device that was reported to be of the new Samsung Galaxy Note, and now we have a photo of what is reported to be the devices screen glass.

Galaxy Note(...)
Original Story Samsung Galaxy Note II Screen Glass Leaked (Rumor)


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

Razer Kraken Gaming Headset Unveiled

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 04:17 AM PDT

As well as announcing their new Razer Deathstalker Ultimate Gaming Keyboiard, Razer has also taken the wraps of its new Kraken gaming headset.

The Razer Kraken gaming headset has been design with head ergonomics at the top of the list , providing users with a comfortable headset even during extended gaming sessions.

Razer Kraken

(...)
Original Story Razer Kraken Gaming Headset Unveiled


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

What Apple’s New iPad Mini Could Look Like

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 03:53 AM PDT

We have been hearing rumors over the last coupe of months that Apple is getting ready to launch a new smaller iPad, the device has been called the iPad Mini and it is reported to feature a 7 inch touchscreen display.

Designer Maurizio Vitale has come up with some renders of what he thinks Apple’s new iPad Mini may look like, based on all the rumors we have heard recently.

iPad Mini(...)
Original Story What Apple’s New iPad Mini Could Look Like


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

Battlefield 3 Premium Edition Arriving Next Month (video)

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 03:43 AM PDT

Those of you that still haven’t given Battlefield 3 a blast yet, might be interested in the new Battlefield 3 Premium Edition, which is shortly arriving in stores, and has been unveiled by DICE.

The Battlefield 3 Premium Edition allows you to get your hands on all the DLC content that has been released so far, plus extras for Battlefield 3 in one handy pack, for just $69.99. Watch the promotional video after the jump to find out more.

Battlefield 3 Premium Edition

(...)
Original Story Battlefield 3 Premium Edition Arriving Next Month (video)


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

Verizon Galaxy S III Gets Unlocked Due To Unsecure Bootloader

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 03:30 AM PDT

Verizon’s Galaxy S III comes with a locked bootloader, although this hasn’t stopped user rooting the device and installing custom ROM’s on the handset, and now an unsecure bootloader has been leaked for the Galaxy S III on Verizon.

The guys over at the XDA developers forum have listed details on how you can use the unsecure bootloader on your handset, although it comes with the usual warnings.

Galaxy S III(...)
Original Story Verizon Galaxy S III Gets Unlocked Due To Unsecure Bootloader


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

Panasonic AG-AC90 Pro Camcorder Sports 3MOS Sensors

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 03:23 AM PDT

Panasonic has today announced a new addition to their professional range of camcorders, with the unveiling of the Panasonic AG-AC90 AVCCAM. Which is equipped with three CMOS sensors, 12x optical zoom, with a high speed of F1.5 brightness.

The three CMOS sensors known as 3MOS provide backside illumination corresponding to 1/4.7 type MOS image sensors, and provide an effective pixel count of a massive 2,190,000 pixels. Providing users with high definition imagery even in environments with very little light.

Panasonic AG-AC90

(...)
Original Story Panasonic AG-AC90 Pro Camcorder Sports 3MOS Sensors


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

Kyocera Rise Coming To Sprint August 19th For $19.99

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 03:18 AM PDT

We heard previously that the Kyocera Rise would be heading to Sprint, and now Sprint has officially announced that they handset will be available on their network for the 19th of August.

The Kyocera Rise will be available for $19.99 on Sprint, this is after a $50 mail in rebate when you sign up to a new two year contract with Sprint.

kyocera rise(...)
Original Story Kyocera Rise Coming To Sprint August 19th For $19.99


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

J&W M001 Fanless Mini PC Arriving In September For $260

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 03:11 AM PDT

Some of our readers might remember the J&W M001 fanless mini PC we featured here on Geeky Gadgets back in May. If you do and have been waiting for the J&W M001 to arrive in stores, your wait is nearly over and the fanless M001 mini desktop PC will be arriving in stores during September 2012.

The J&W M001 is based on a low powered Intel Atom processor in the form of the Intel Cedarview D2550, with Intel NM10 chipset, and integrated Intel SGX545 graphics, all supported by up to 4GB of RAM.

J&W M001 Fanless Mini PC

(...)
Original Story J&W M001 Fanless Mini PC Arriving In September For $260


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

PS Vita Call Of Duty: Black Ops Declassified Gamescom Trailer (video)

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 02:59 AM PDT

PS Vista gamers looking forward to the release of the new Call Of Duty: Black Ops Declassified game for Sony’s handheld game console, might be interested in this new trailer shown at Gamescom. Which reveals a little of the action you can expect from the new game, when it arrives on the PS Vita is around three months time.

Call Of Duty: Black Ops Declassified

(...)
Original Story PS Vita Call Of Duty: Black Ops Declassified Gamescom Trailer (video)


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

Xiaomi Mi-Two Android Jelly Bean Smartphone Announced In China

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 02:54 AM PDT

The Xiaomi Mi-Two Android smartphone has just been announced in China and the device comes with the latest version of Google’s mobile OS, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

The Xiaomi Mi-Two comes with a 4.3 inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, and the device is powered by a quad core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor and also features 2GB of RAM.

Xiaomi Mi-Two(...)
Original Story Xiaomi Mi-Two Android Jelly Bean Smartphone Announced In China


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

Motion F5t And C5t Ivy Bridge Tablet PCs Unveiled

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 02:48 AM PDT

If you are looking for a tablet with a little bit more power, you might be interested in the new line of rugged Tablet PCs unveiled by Motion this week.

The new Motion PC Tablets come in the form of the F5t and C5t, which can be equipped with a range of processing power from the Ivy Bridge i3, i5 or i7 third-gen Intel processor ranges.

Motion F5t C5t rugged tablet PCs

(...)
Original Story Motion F5t And C5t Ivy Bridge Tablet PCs Unveiled


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

Mozilla Firefox OS Ported to Raspberry Pi $35 Mini PC (video)

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 02:26 AM PDT

If you own an awesome Raspberry Pi $35 mini PC you might be interested to learn that Oleg Romashin, has this week released a video on YouTube showing Mozilla’s latest Firefox OS ported onto the Raspberry Pi. Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the Firefox OS Raspberry Pi port project and see it in action.

Raspberry Pi Firefox OS

(...)
Original Story Mozilla Firefox OS Ported to Raspberry Pi $35 Mini PC (video)


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

RIM Announces BlackBerry 10 Screen Resolutions

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 02:21 AM PDT

We have been hearing quite a bit about RIM’s new mobile OS over the last few weeks, and now RIM has released some more details about their BlackBerry 10 OS.

RIM has revealed that the BlackBerry 10 OS will feature standard screen resolutions for both their touchscreen devices and also their smartphones which feature built in keyboards.

BlackBerry 10(...)
Original Story RIM Announces BlackBerry 10 Screen Resolutions


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

Razer Deathstalker Ultimate Gaming Keyboard With Touchscreen Unveiled (video)

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 02:00 AM PDT

Razer has today unveiled their new Razer Deathstalker Ultimate Keyboard which is equipped with a 4.05″ inch touchscreen, and 10 display keys which can be programmed to show images of your choice.

The Razer Deathstalker Ultimate keyboard’s touchscreen can be used to control a number of widgets, including Facebook, Gmail, web browser, and YouTube to name just a few. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

Razer Deathstalker Keybaord

(...)
Original Story Razer Deathstalker Ultimate Gaming Keyboard With Touchscreen Unveiled (video)


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

Google Maps For Android Updated, Now Feature Public Transport Schedules

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 01:52 AM PDT

Google has released a new version of their Google Maps app for their Android platform, and the latest version of Google Maps for Android comes with a range of new features.

The latest version of Google Maps for Android now features public transport schedules for more than one million transit stops around the wold, and the new public transport information for almost 500 cities which include London, New York, Tokyo and many more cities.

Google Maps Android(...)
Original Story Google Maps For Android Updated, Now Feature Public Transport Schedules


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

SwiftKey 3.0.1 Update Add New Themes, Languages And More

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 01:43 AM PDT

SwiftKey has today rolled out a new update to their virtual keyboard software, taking it to SwiftKey 3.0.1 and adding a number of new features and tweaks to the Android application.

As well as the obligatory bug fixes SwiftKey has also added support for Google voice typing for continuing dictation, and is supported by both Google’s Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS), and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system.

SwiftKey 3

(...)
Original Story SwiftKey 3.0.1 Update Add New Themes, Languages And More


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

Microsoft Artist Series Wireless Mice Unveiled

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 01:26 AM PDT

Microsoft has today introduced five new limited edition “Artist Series” to its range of mice, as well as three bold new colours. The new Artist Series of mice has been created to “represent the growing trend of technology as a form of self-expression in mobile computing” says Microsoft.

The new designs have been printed on Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500, which is equipped with a 2.4Hz wireless connection, BlueTrack technology and ambidextrous design.

(...)
Original Story Microsoft Artist Series Wireless Mice Unveiled


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

Microsoft Releases Windows 8 Enterprise 90 Day Trial Version

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 01:13 AM PDT

Microsoft has released a new version of its Windows 8 OS, the new version is Windows 8 Enterprise and it comes with a 90 day trial for both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the OS.

The Windows 8 Enterprise 90 day trial version is designed for developers and IT professionals, of course anyone should be able to try it out, but this version can not be upgraded to the full version of Windows 8 when it is released in October.

Windows 8(...)
Original Story Microsoft Releases Windows 8 Enterprise 90 Day Trial Version


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

Fujitsu Stylistic M532 Android 4.0 Tablet Arrives For $549

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 01:08 AM PDT

Fujitsu has now started shipping their new Stylistic M532 which made an appearance at the FCC database late last month. The Fujitsu Stylistic M532 Android tablet is powered by a NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30S, Quad-core ARM Cortex A9 processor, supported by 1GB 800 MHz, LPDDR2 memory, together with 32GB of Flash memory.

Fujitsu Stylistic M532

(...)
Original Story Fujitsu Stylistic M532 Android 4.0 Tablet Arrives For $549


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

HP’s Windows 8 Tablet To Feature ‘Unique’ Technology

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 01:02 AM PDT

When Microsoft announced their new Windows Surface tablet, a number of device manufacturers were less than impressed, although it looks like HP isn’t one of them.

According to a recent report, HP does not see Microsoft’s Surface tablet as a threat like the other manufacturers, and they will be releasing their own Windows 8 tablet which will feature ‘unique’ technology.

Windows Tablet(...)
Original Story HP’s Windows 8 Tablet To Feature ‘Unique’ Technology


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

Judge Urges Apple And Samsung To Make Peace In Patent Trial

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 12:52 AM PDT

Apple and Samsung are currently in the middle of one of the largest patent lawsuits between two technology companies, the trial is taking place in the US, and it has revealed some interest details about both Apple and Samsung over the last few weeks.

The trial is being overseen by Judge Lucy Koh, who previously told the two companies to meet in an attempt to come to an agreement before the trial, and now Judge Koh has told told both Apple and Samsung to make peace.

Samsung Apple(...)
Original Story Judge Urges Apple And Samsung To Make Peace In Patent Trial


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

Nokia And Microsoft Windows Phone Event Announced For September 5th

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 12:41 AM PDT

Nokia and Microsoft have announced a special Windows Phone press event for the 5th of September, and whilst they didn’t reveal any specific details about the event, we suspect that they will be announcing Nokia;s first Windows Phone 8 smartphones.

The Nokia and Microsoft Windows Phone event will take place in New York at 9.30AM on September the 5th, and we can expect to see a number of new Windows Phone 8 handsets from Nokia.

Nokia Windows Phone 8(...)
Original Story Nokia And Microsoft Windows Phone Event Announced For September 5th


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

Samsung Sells 10 Million Galaxy Note Devices

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 12:27 AM PDT

Samsung will be announcing their new Galaxy Note II at their IFA press event on the 29th of August, and now Samsung has revealed how many of the original Galaxy Note they have sold since it was launched.

Considering when the device was launched, it didn’t get the warmest reception, the Samsung Galaxy Note has done very well as Samsung have announced that they have sold 10 million Galaxy Note’s around the world.

Galaxy Note(...)
Original Story Samsung Sells 10 Million Galaxy Note Devices


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

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) Lands On Verizon Tomorrow

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 12:21 AM PDT

Verizon Wireless has announced that they are launching the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) on their network on the US this Friday the 17th of August, and the device will be available for $349.99 when you subscribe to a Verizon data plan.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 on Verizon comes with 4G LTE and it also comes with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and features a 7 inch touchscreen display.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2(...)
Original Story Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) Lands On Verizon Tomorrow


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

Samsung Galaxy S III Running Leaked Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (Video)

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 12:08 AM PDT

We know that Samsung will shortly be releasing the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for the Galaxy S III smartphone, and we are expecting it to be available around the 29th of August.

Now we have a video of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean running on the Galaxy S III, and it is apparently an official build of Jelly Bean for the handset, have a look at it action below.

Jelly Bean Galaxy S III(...)
Original Story Samsung Galaxy S III Running Leaked Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (Video)


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

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Lands In The US For $499

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 12:00 AM PDT

Samsung has announced the launch of their new Galaxy Note 10.1 in the US, the device goes on sale today and the 16GB version retails for $499 whilst the 32GB version retails for $549.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 comes with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and the device features a quad core 1.4GHz Samsung Exynos processor and 2GB of RAM.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

(...)
Original Story Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Lands In The US For $499


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

No comments:

Post a Comment