Laman

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter


Sony VAIO Tap 20 Family Touch PC

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 09:39 AM PDT

Today at IFA, Sony unveiled the VAIO Tap 20, hailing it as a Family Touch PC. Like the VAIO Duo 11, the Tap 20 will run Windows 8 so of course they want to take advantage of a touchscreen display. A 20" touchscreen display.
(...)
Original Story Sony VAIO Tap 20 Family Touch PC


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

Nvidia and Epic Games port Unreal Engine 3 to Windows RT

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 08:51 AM PDT

If you find yourself more interested in the tablet running Windows RT on an ARM processor rather than a normal Windows 8 tablet this might interest you. Nvidia has announced that it and Epic Games have worked together to port Unreal Engine 3 to Windows 8 and Windows RT. Certainly most interesting is the thought of running high-quality video games using this game engine on a Windows RT tablet.

(...)
Original Story Nvidia and Epic Games port Unreal Engine 3 to Windows RT


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

Ego Hybrid Series USB case for Galaxy S III

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 08:44 AM PDT

If you use a Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone and need a new case for your device, a company called ego has a very interesting offering. The Hybrid Series USB case is now available for the S3 smartphone. The case comes in seven different colors and has a slot for an included USB flash drive.

(...)
Original Story Ego Hybrid Series USB case for Galaxy S III


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

Smartype Screen Equipped Keyboard, Improves Your Typing Without Changing Your Style (video)

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 07:39 AM PDT

If you are not so good at touch-typing and spend more time looking at your keys rather than your desktop computer screen. A new keyboard has been developed that might be perfect for your typing style.

The Smartype keyboard has been equipped with a screen that allows you to keep your eyes on your keyboard while you type, displaying what you type on the built-in screen. Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the Smartype project and see the keyboard in action.

smartype Keyboard

(...)
Original Story Smartype Screen Equipped Keyboard, Improves Your Typing Without Changing Your Style (video)


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

Apple Airplay Direct Launching Next Month?

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 07:24 AM PDT

Sources close to Apple are suggesting that Apple’s new Airplay Direct technology could be launching as soon as next month. Apple’s new Airplay Direct is a new technology that has built on the current Airplay feature in iOS devices, and will allow users to stream audio without the need for a wireless network.

Currently Airplay requires AirPlay certified speakers and a Wi-Fi network to function, but Airplay Direct will only require a set of speakers or music system to work fitted with a proprietary chip created by Apple.

Airplay Direct

(...)
Original Story Apple Airplay Direct Launching Next Month?


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

iPad mini bill of materials suggest that Apple would price tablet at $299

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 07:24 AM PDT

By now we can be pretty certain that Apple is planning to unveil an iPad mini. This smaller, more compact, 7.85-inch tablet is likely going to have a separate event in October. Where is smoke there should be fire after all.
(...)
Original Story iPad mini bill of materials suggest that Apple would price tablet at $299


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

Leaked Samsung Stratosphere 2 specs

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 07:10 AM PDT

Looks like we have some leaked specs for the upcoming Samsung Stratosphere 2 for Verizon, and it looks like a good value for your money in the upper-mid-range. The Stratosphere 2 is sleeker and thinner compared to the original Stratosphere as well.
(...)
Original Story Leaked Samsung Stratosphere 2 specs


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

Grooveshark Android App Returns To The Google play Store

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 07:04 AM PDT

Readers and users of the Grooveshark music app that was unceremoniously removed first from the Apple iTunes App Store and then a year later removed from the Android Google Play Store.

Grooveshark now made a victorious return to the Android Play Store after receiving lawsuits from major record labels, which accused the Grooveshark service of infringing on their copyrights.

Grooveshark

(...)
Original Story Grooveshark Android App Returns To The Google play Store


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

Samsung launching 64GB UHS-1 microSD in October

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 06:59 AM PDT

There was a time when high-end smartphones with expandable memory supported just 32GB, but now more of them are supporting 64GB microSD cards. And now Samsung is bringing a 64GB ultra-high speed (UHS-1) microSD card this October.
(...)
Original Story Samsung launching 64GB UHS-1 microSD in October


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

Facebook Camera App Update 1.1 Rolls Out With New Album Feature

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 06:50 AM PDT

As Mark Zuckerberg explained in Facebook’s earnings call a few week ago, the social network giant has now started rolling out updates to its Facebook Camera app.

The first update for Facebook’s Camera App 1.1 brings with it album support, the new feature which was most requested by users in feedback of the Facebook Camera App.

Facebook Camera App

(...)
Original Story Facebook Camera App Update 1.1 Rolls Out With New Album Feature


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

Sony HX950 Flagship HDTV With Intelligent Peak LED Backlighting Unveiled

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 06:34 AM PDT

In Japan this week Sony has unveiled a new flagship HDTV in the form of the Sony HX950 HDTV, which is equipped with Intelligent Peak LED backlighting, and takes the top spot in Sony’s range over the previously released HX929/920 HDTV series.

The new Sony HX950 is available in two sizes either 55 inch or the larger 65 inch version, and both are fitted with Sony’s new Intelligent Peak LED backlighting.

Sony HX950

(...)
Original Story Sony HX950 Flagship HDTV With Intelligent Peak LED Backlighting Unveiled


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

Assassin’s Creed III Naval Warfare Walkthrough (video)

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 06:24 AM PDT

Gamers looking forward to the upcoming launch of the new Assassin’s Creed III, and especially the naval battles within the new game, are sure to enjoy this new walkthrough released by the games developer Ubisoft.

The video after the break features commentary from Creative Director, Alex Hutchinson who is working on the new Assassin’s Creed III title. Watch the video after the jump to see the naval action.

Assassin's Creed III Naval Warfare

(...)
Original Story Assassin’s Creed III Naval Warfare Walkthrough (video)


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

Rovio launches Bad Piggies Facebook page

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 05:55 AM PDT

Is there anyone who has not played Angry Birds at this point? Probably not. So far we've only been able to play as the birds and not the pigs, but that may change soon. It has been rumored in the past that there might be an Angry Birds spin-off where you play as the pigs and today we have extra reason to hope.
(...)
Original Story Rovio launches Bad Piggies Facebook page


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

Life-size Lego Mindstorm Powered Go-Cart Is Awesome (video)

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 05:54 AM PDT

Any who is looking for a new way to get around and has a huge amount of Lego pieces and Lego Mindstorm technology, might be inspired by this awesome full-size Lego Go-Cart.

The Lego Go-Cart has been created by Eric Steenstra and move along under its own power. Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the Lego Mindstorm Go-Cart project and see it in action.

Lego Go Cart

(...)
Original Story Life-size Lego Mindstorm Powered Go-Cart Is Awesome (video)


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

Flutter dress lets the hearing impaired “feel” their surroundings

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 05:39 AM PDT

When it comes to handicaps, technology can be an amazing life-changing thing. Our phones aren’t the only thing that has become smarter. Our clothes have become smarter as well. Designer Halley Profita has come up with a dress called "Flutter". It could change everything for the hearing impaired.
(...)
Original Story Flutter dress lets the hearing impaired "feel" their surroundings


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

Archos GamePad Android 4.0 Handheld Gaming Console Introduced

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 05:34 AM PDT

Archos has today introduced a new device to their range in the form of the Archos Gamepad, which has been created as a stand alone handheld gaming console, running Google’s Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) operating system.

Archos has designed their GamePad to include a 7 inch capacitive screen, physical control buttons together with analog sticks, and automatic game recognition and mapping tools.

Archos GamePad

(...)
Original Story Archos GamePad Android 4.0 Handheld Gaming Console Introduced


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

YouTube Xbox Live App Update Brings Extra Speed And Adverts

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 05:13 AM PDT

A new update has been rolled out this week by YouTube for its Xbox Live app, which brings with it a number of new tweaks and enhancements, together with a welcome speed boost.

A feature that has also arrived and was not officially announced in the press release YouTube Xbox Live press release, is the arrival of advertising within videos. Allowing YouTube to now show adverts within videos on the Xbox console.

YouTube Xbox Live App

(...)
Original Story YouTube Xbox Live App Update Brings Extra Speed And Adverts


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

HTC 10 Inch Tablet Photos Leaked

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 04:57 AM PDT

Photographs of a new HTC 10 inch tablet have been leaked ahead of its unveiling at the IFA consumer electronics trade show this week.

The HTC tablet has been rumoured for some time, but the new leaked photographs reveal what HTC has been working on these last few months.

HTC Tablet

(...)
Original Story HTC 10 Inch Tablet Photos Leaked


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

Canon EOS C100 And EOS C500 Cinema Camera Introduced

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 04:32 AM PDT

If you are looking to make your own movie or are already an established filmmaker you might be interested to learn that Canon has unveiled two new additions to their cinema camera range, in the form of the Canon EOS C100 and EOS C500 4k digital cinema camera.

The EOS C500 and EOS C100 have now joined the EOS C300 and the EOS-1D C 4K Digital SLR cinema cameras in the range, and have been created for filmmakers who prefer to use an SLR form factor camera.

Canon EOS C100

(...)
Original Story Canon EOS C100 And EOS C500 Cinema Camera Introduced


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

Logitech Ultimate Ears And Boombox Range Unveiled (video)

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 04:02 AM PDT

Logitech has today taken the wraps off its new line of Logitech Ultimate Ears headphones and Boombox, that will be arriving in stores next month.

The Boombox range is equipped with Bluetooth connectivity allowing you to easily connect and listen to music form your smartphone or tablet. With unto eight devices being able to be paired with the Logitech UE Boombox.

Logitech Boombox

(...)
Original Story Logitech Ultimate Ears And Boombox Range Unveiled (video)


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

Call Of Duty : Black Ops II Special Editions Announced (video)

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 03:45 AM PDT

Activision has today announced and detailed three special editions for their new Call Of Duty : Black Ops II first person shooter game that is currently in development.

Black Ops II will be available in three special editions the PC Digitial Deluxe Edition, at the Hardened Edition both costing $80 and the Care Package Edition for $180. Watch the video after the jump for more details.

Black Ops II Care Package Edition

(...)
Original Story Call Of Duty : Black Ops II Special Editions Announced (video)


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

TomTom Android App Launching In October

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 03:28 AM PDT

TomTom has today announced that a new Android version of their GPS map and navigation application will be arriving in October for Android smartphones and tablets.

The TomTom Android app will provide users with the same service enjoyed by other platforms, and has been designed to work with the TomTom Hands-free car kit designed for smartphones.

TomTom Android App

(...)
Original Story TomTom Android App Launching In October


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

Clipy iPod Nano Earbud Organiser And Stand

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 03:17 AM PDT

If you use an Apple iPod Nano, you might be interested in the new Clipy device which has landed on Kickstarter, and has been designed to help organise your earbud cables.

Clipy is the brain child of british Designer Aws Jan, and works with iPod nano 6th & 7th generation devices. Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the Clipy project and see it in action.

Clipy

(...)
Original Story Clipy iPod Nano Earbud Organiser And Stand


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

ZAP-A10 Android 4.0 Mini PC Unveiled

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 02:33 AM PDT

Adding to the ever growing list of Android powered mini PCs now available to purchase is the new ZAP-A10, which is now available to purchase for $86.

The ZAP-A10 mini PC is equipped with a 1 GHz AMlogic ML8726-M3 ARM Cortex-A9 processor supported by 1GB of RAM, with 4GB of on-board storage.

 

ZAP-A10 Android Mini PC

(...)
Original Story ZAP-A10 Android 4.0 Mini PC Unveiled


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

Microsoft SkyDrive Official Android App Launches

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 02:20 AM PDT

As rumoured in the middle of the month Microsoft has now released an Android application for linking and organising their SkyDrive Cloud storage service. The launch of the Android SkyDrive App follows on from the iOS version which was recently launched.

SkyDrive Android

(...)
Original Story Microsoft SkyDrive Official Android App Launches


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

TiVo Stream Now Available To Pre-order For $130

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 02:02 AM PDT

TiVo has this week started taking pre-order for their TiVo Stream box which they first unveiled back in May of this year. TheTiVo Stream box has been specifically designed to allow users to stream TiVo media to iOS devices.

To promote their TiVo Stream box the company held a Facebook sweepstake style campaign, providing winners with the ability to pre-order the TiVo Stream box. Well those “winners” are now receiving emails (below) confirming that the TiVo Stream is now available to pre-order for $129.99.

TiVo Stream iOS

(...)
Original Story TiVo Stream Now Available To Pre-order For $130


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

Awesome Incredible Hulk, Avengers Case Mod From Quakecon

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 01:47 AM PDT

Fans of the Incredible Hulk and Avengers are sure to enjoy this case mod that was showcased at the recent QuakeCon event, in the “Bring Your Own Computer” area.

The awesome case mod scene depicts the Incredible Hulk taking control of this creators tower computer system, and includes the Avengers to link the components together.

IncredibleHulk Case Mod

(...)
Original Story Awesome Incredible Hulk, Avengers Case Mod From Quakecon


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

Pipo U1 Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Tablet Launches For $150

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 01:41 AM PDT

A new Pipo U1 tablet has been launched this week which provides consumers with an alternative solution for a budget tablet running Google’s latest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system.

The Pipo U1 is fitted with a 7 inch IPS capacitive toucshcreen with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. Together with a Rockchip RK3066 dual core ARM Cortex-A9 processor.

Pipo U1 Tablet

(...)
Original Story Pipo U1 Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Tablet Launches For $150


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

Mass Effect 3 Leviathan DLC is out

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 01:27 AM PDT

You’ve been waiting and now the Mass Effect 3 Leviathan DLC is available. Now you can play the next chapter in Shepard's legacy. It should be a good one too.
(...)
Original Story Mass Effect 3 Leviathan DLC is out


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

Philips stops production on 21:9 TVs

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 01:12 AM PDT

No matter what you think about the super-wide format, Philips is done with it. The company has just announced that it won’t be releasing any more 21:9 TVs. The reason is simple lack of interest and their efforts are best focused elsewhere.
(...)
Original Story Philips stops production on 21:9 TVs


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

Firefox 15 released

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 12:59 AM PDT

Man, we are up to 15 already. Time flies. It seems like only yesterday that Firefox came on the scene. Nevertheless, Firefox 15 has just been released, bringing some cool new features.
(...)
Original Story Firefox 15 released


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

LG Optimus L9 announced with 4.7-inch display

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 12:44 AM PDT

LG has just announced the Optimus L9 as a followup to the Optimus L3, L5 and L7 handsets. It looks like the L9 will be the leader of the pack, since it features both a dual-core 1GHz CPU and a large, 4.7-inch IPS display. The phone will also have Android 4.0, 1GB of RAM, a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 2,150mAh battery.
(...)
Original Story LG Optimus L9 announced with 4.7-inch display


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

No comments:

Post a Comment