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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter


Tritton Kunai Headphones Launch for PS3 and PS Vita

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 08:37 AM PDT

Mad Catz has announced that it has launched its latest headphones that fit into the Tritton branded gaming accessories line. The headphones are called the Kunai and this particular set is made specifically for the PS3 and the PS Vita. The headset is offered in white, black, and red colors for approximately $60.

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Virginia Beach McDonald’s offers free iPad use

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 08:29 AM PDT

McDonalds wants to get customers in the door and then keep them there for awhile. That’s why a Virginia Beach McDonald’s has stocked its location with free to use iPads. Grab a Big Mac and sit down and use Apple’s tablet.
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Hulu and Viacom Expand Content Partnership with New Nickelodeon Shows

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 08:26 AM PDT

Hulu and Viacom announced they have signed an expanded content agreement that will see more Viacom network programming coming to the streaming video service. The content expansion will bring Nickelodeon programming to Hulu Plus for the first time. The available Nickelodeon programming is on Hulu right now.

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Softbank unveils Disney-themed Android handset

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 08:20 AM PDT

Softbank unveiled a bunch of new phones for its winter and spring lineup. One of them is a Disney Mobile Android handset with a white or pink back, which shows Mickey and Minnie kissing.
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Bicymple Concept Bike Drops The Need For Chains (video)

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 07:13 AM PDT

A radically new and unique bike design has been created by Josh Bechtel of Scalyfish Designs, which provides a much more compact size than traditional bikes frames, and has removed the need for a bicycle chain to power the rear wheels.

The Bicymple Concept Bike has been design to incorporate a much smaller bike frame which allows the rear and front wheels to move independently by swivelling on the seat and handlebar uprights. To get better idea of how this works watch the video after the jump, to see the Bicymple in motion.

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LaCie Little Big Disk Thunderbolt Edtion Upgraded With Dual SATA III SSDs

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 06:49 AM PDT

External hard drive and peripheral manufacturer LaCie has this week announced an upgrade they have rolled out to their Little Big Disk Thunderbolt series of external hard drives.

The new upgrade includes the installation of a pair of 2.5 inch SATA III solid state disks (SSD) providing faster reads speeds of up to 635MB/s.

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Kupa UltraNote Powerful Windows 8 PC Tablet Announced

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 06:33 AM PDT

This November Kupa will be launching a new Windows 8 tablet in the form of the new UltraNote, which is equipped with a 10 inch high-definition touchscreen.

The Kupa UltraNote can be equipped with a choice of Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 Ivy Bridge processors supported by up to 8 GB of RAM, with storage provided by either a 64 GB or 128 GB solid state disk.

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Windows 8 Retail European N Editions And Packaging Unveiled

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 06:12 AM PDT

As the October 26th 2012 launch date for Windows 8 approaches, you can expect lots of new information, about Microsoft’s latest Windows 8 operating system to be released.

Today Amazon has rolled out new product listings for the range of Windows 8 software options that will be available to consumers from this months official launch date onwards.

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XBMC 10th Anniversary Build Brings Raspberry Pi Support And More

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 05:56 AM PDT

This month the XBMC team is celebrating their 10th anniversary, since first releasing their initial beta offerings of Yet Another Media Play (YAMP) and the Xbox Media Player.

The separate team later combined forces to create the XBMC software as we know it today, and to celebrate their fantastic 10th anniversary, the team has released a new update for their XBMC media software.

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New Far Cry 3 Trailer Introduces Citra And Dennis (video)

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 05:38 AM PDT

Ubisoft has today released a new video for their Far Cry 3 game currently under development, which introduces a couple of new characters you will be meeting as your adventure on the island.

The new characters introduced in this latest video are Citra and Dennis. Citra is the “mysterious and seductive” leader of the Rakyat tribe.

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Apple Lightning Connector Authentication Chip Already Cloned

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 05:26 AM PDT

Towards the end of last month it was revealed that Apple’s new Lightning connector, includes an authentication chip, which Apple has added in an attempt to try and stop the manufacture of an authorised cables and docking devices.

The new Apple Lightning port connection has been included on Apple’s new iPhone 5 and latest iPod Touch, and has replaced the older 30 pin connector used on the iPhone 4S and previous mobile Apple hardware.

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Twitter Acquires Video Clip Service Vine?

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 05:05 AM PDT

It has been revealed today that Twitter has acquired the video clip service Vine, that never actually launched their new new video clipping service service as a public release.

As rumours have suggested over the past month the acquisition of Vine seems to point towards Twitter moving to compete and maybe replacing third-party Twitter options such as TwitVid, Posterous, and Mobypicture.

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Samsung Galaxy S III Mini Specifications And Photo Leaked (Rumor)

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 05:02 AM PDT

Earlier today, Samsung’s mobile chief, JK Shin, confirmed that Samsung will announce the new Galaxy S III Mini tomorrow, and now it would appear that some specifications of the handset have been confirmed and also a leaked photo of the device has been revealed.

Then guys over at German mobile site Mobile Geeks, posted the following photo on their website, which is apparently of the new Samsung Galaxy S III Mini, and some further specifications have been revealed.

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Alactel One Touch View Windows Phone 7.8 Smartphone Leaked

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 04:51 AM PDT

It looks like Alactel is getting ready to launch a new Windows Phone device, although this will not be a Windows Phone 8 smartphone, instead the device will come with Windows Phone 7.8, and will be called the Alactel One Touch View.

The Alactel One Touch View will feature a single core 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM and an Adreno 200 GPU, plus a 4 inch IPS LCD touchscreen display with a WVGA resolution of 800 x 480 pixels.

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Awesome Half-Life Fan Film Released (video)

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 04:42 AM PDT

Half-Life fans are sure to enjoy this short movie Enter The Freeman was created by a team of the games fans, which was created on a budget of just $3,000, and capyures the real-life essence of the Half-Life game.

The short 10 minute Half-Life movie was surprisingly filmed in a cottage in the middle of Hollywood in just two nights, by the films director James Duncan, who co-produced with Berhard Forcher.

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LG Optimus G For Sprint Gets Official

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 04:33 AM PDT

We already know that the LG Optimus G is headed to Sprint, as LG recently announced which US mobile carriers the device would be available with, and now Sprint has confirmed they will be offering the Optimus G ‘this fall’.

The LG Optimus G is powered by a quad core 1.5GHz Krait Snapdragon S4 processor and it features 2GB of RAM and will come with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, plus 4G LTE.

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Android 4.0 ICS Update Leaked For Motorola Atrix 4G

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 04:21 AM PDT

Motorola originally announced that the Motorola Atrix 4G would get the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update, then Motorola recently announced that some devices would not get getting ICS after all, one of these is the Atrix 4G.

Now it would appear that a version of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, which was built back in August for the Motorola Atrix 4G has been leaked, and the guys from the XDA developers had the following to say about it.

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Snapseed App Receives iOS6 And iPhone 5 Support

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 04:16 AM PDT

Google has this week rolled out a new update for its popular photographic manipulation iOS application Snapseed, which it recently acquired, for an undisclosed amount.

The new update is the first to be rolled out since the acquisition by Google and brings with it support for Apple’s new iOS 6 operating system, together with support for its new larger screened iPhone 5 smartphone.

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Lytro Light-Field Future Focus Camera Update Adds Manual Controls

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 04:02 AM PDT

The very unique Lytro Light Field camera which allows you to snap a shot and then focus in on the area of interest at a later date, has today received an update which is added manual controls for ISO and shutter speed.

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GoPro iOS Action Camera App Finally Launches (video)

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 03:50 AM PDT

Owners of GoPro action cameras will be pleased to learn that the creators of the camera have now released a new companion application for iOS devices, which supports both GoPro HD Hero2 and WiFi BacPac accessories.

It’s been a long time coming but now iOS users can now enjoy a live view finder together with remote controls that allows them to have access to the features on their GoPro action camera directly from their smartphone or tablet.

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Motorola RAZR HD LTE Lands On Rogers Canada

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 03:45 AM PDT

Motorola and Rogers have now launched the Motorola RAZR HD in Canada, the handset is now available for $100 when you sign up to a new three year contract with Rogers.

The Motorola RAZR HD LTE features a 4.7 inch Super AMOLED HD touchscreen display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, and processing is provided by a dual core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor.

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Google Play Enables Try Before You Buy Option For Subscription Apps

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 03:32 AM PDT

Android device owners might be interested to learn that today Google has enabled a new “try before you buy option”, for subscription applications within its Google Play Store.

Google Play developers now have the choice to provide potential customers of subscription-based applications the option to try their app out for free before they make their final purchase.

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Microsoft Releases Windows 8 Update Ahead Of Official Launch

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 03:14 AM PDT

Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 8 will launch on the 26th of October, and now Microsoft has released a Windows 8 software update ahead of the official launch.

The Windows 8 software update is around 170MB in size and it comes with a range of bug fixes and improvements, some of the improvements include power and performance enhancements.

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LG Nexus 4 Turns Up In Retailers Inventory System

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 03:02 AM PDT

More evidence has been revealed that the next Nexus smartphone will be made by LG for Google, and now it would appear that we have an actual name for the handset, the LG Nexus 4.

Earlier today we showed you some more photos of this new Nexus smartphone from LG, and now the handset has turned up in a mobile retailers inventory system with the name ‘LG Nexus 4′.

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iPad Mini To Be WiFi Only (Rumor)

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 02:51 AM PDT

Apple is rumored to be sending out invites today for its iPad Mini launch event which is expected to take place on the 17th of October, we have already heard a number of details about the new iPad Mini, but now according to the Guardian, Apple will launch a WiFi only version of the iPad Mini.

According to the report, Apple will launch a WiFi only version of the iPad Mini in November, the device is rumored to be WiFi only to keep the costs down, Apple obviously wants to compete with the Google Nexus 7 and the Kindle Fire tablets.

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Windows 8 TV Adverts Leaked (videos)

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 02:43 AM PDT

As the official launch date for Microsoft’s latest Windows 8 operating system fast approaches. A number of Windows 8 advertisements have been leaked onto YouTube, showing the new Windows 8 operating system in action on a number of different devices.

Windows 8 is set to be officially launched on October 26th 2012 by Microsoft, and will include its new Windows 8 user interface, and hopes to build on the success of its Windows 7 operating system.

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Google Replacing 16GB Nexus 7 Tablet With 32GB Model (Rumor)

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 02:38 AM PDT

We know that Google are getting ready to launch a 32GB version of their Nexus 7 tablet, the device has already appeared at some online retailers, and one person who ordered a 16GB model received a 32GB model.

The guys over at Phandroid have received some information from a hardware reseller who has told them that Google are phasing out the 16GB version of the Nexus 7 and replacing it with the 32GB model.

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HTC DLX 5 Inch Smartphone Specifications Leaked

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 02:32 AM PDT

Last month we saw some photos of HTC’s new 5 inch smartphone, which is designed to take on Samsung’s Galaxy Note devices and now we have some more details about the device which will apparently be called the HTC DLX.

The HTC DLX will feature a 5 inch full HD touchscreen display with a 1080p resolution, it will apparently be powered by a 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 processor and will come with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of built in storage.

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Photo Cube Inkless Smartphone Wireless Photo Printer Launches For $220

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 02:29 AM PDT

Hammacher Schlemmer has unveiled a new edition to its range of products in the form of a new Wireless Smartphone Photo Printer, which requires no ink cartridges.

The new wireless printer supports both Android and iOS devices and will wirelessly connect to both, but also includes a 30 pin iOS connector on the top.

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Google Gmail Virtual Keyboard Input Tools Now Support 75 Languages

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 02:18 AM PDT

This week Google has announced that they have added more than 100 virtual keyboards, transliteration and IMEs, otherwise known as input tools to their Gmail email service.

The Google Gmail tools have been designed to enable you to type in your own personal language and keyboard layout within Gmail, making it easier to jump into your Gmail account from any computer and switch between languages with a single click.

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Microsoft Confirms Xbox Points Will Remain For Xbox 360

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 02:10 AM PDT

On Monday we heard that Microsoft may be getting rid of Xbox points when they release Windows 8, and now Microsoft has confirmed that they will still use Xbox Points on their Xbox 360 console.

The story we posted early in the week showed cash for purchases of Xbox content, and now Microsoft has explained that Xbox content purchased in Windows 8 will be paid for in cash.

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Windows 8 TouchPad And Touch Mice Unveiled By Logitech (video)

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 02:03 AM PDT

With the official launch of Microsoft’s new Windows 8 operating system rapidly approaching, Logitech has unveiled a trio of devices it has specifically designed to be used with the new Windows 8 software.

The three new Logitech devices include the Touch Mouse T620, Zone Touch Mouse T400 and a wireless rechargeable Touchpad T650, fitted with a glass top plate.

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13 Inch Retina MacBook Pro To Launch Before The End Of The Year

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 01:57 AM PDT

We were expecting to hear something about Apple’s new 13 inch retina MacBook Pro at their iPhone 5 launch event in September, the device has yet to be announced by Apple, although it would appear 13 inch Retina MacBook Pro is still on track to launch before the end of 2012.

According to a recent report Apple is expected to start selling the 13 inch Retina MacBook Pro before the end of the year, although no details have been given on when it will be announced.

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LG Mach QWERTY Android Smartphone Announced

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 01:33 AM PDT

LG has announced a new Android smartphone, the LG Mach with features a slide out QWERTY keyboard and comes with 4G LTE, the handset features a 4 inch touchscreen display.

The LG Mach is powered by a dual core 1.2GHz Qualcomm S3 processor and 1GB of RAM, and the 4 inch display features a qHD resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, and the handset will come with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

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Spotify App Arriving On Samsung Smart TVs Before The End Of The Year

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 01:28 AM PDT

Samsung has announced today that it will be the first TV manufacturer to add a Spotify service to its Smart TV, Blu-ray players and home theatre systems, via the addition of a new Spotify app.

Once the new Spotify service app arrives Samsung device owners will be able to test the service for free for a limited time, and existing Spotify Premium subscribers will immediately have access to all the playlists.

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iPhone 5 Production Slowing To Improve Aluminum Quality According To Report

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 01:23 AM PDT

There have been a number of reports of people receiving their new iPhone 5 with scratches and nicks on the aluminum casing out of the box, and now according to a recent report Apple is looking to stop devices getting scratched in the production process.

Bloomberg has reported that production of the iPhone 5 is being slowed down, in an attempt to cut down on the number of handsets that are shipped out with scratches to the casing.

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Slingbox 350 And 500 Place-shifting 1080p Media Boxes Officially Announced

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 01:14 AM PDT

Following on from the recent discovery of the new Slingbox 350 and 500 media devices on shelves at a Best Buy store earlier this month.

Slingbox has today officially announced the launch of the two 1080p media devices, in the form of the Slingbox 350 and 500 which can both be connected via Ethernet to your home network, or if you purchase the Slingbox 500 via a Wi-Fi connection which the 350 does not have.

 

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T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II Gets Official

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 12:59 AM PDT

We have been hearing about the Samsung Galaxy Note II for T-Mobile for quite a while, and now T-Mobile has finally made the device official and have said that it is ‘coming this fall’.

The Samsung Galaxy Note II features a 5.5 inch HD Super AMOLED touchscreen display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, there is also a quad core 1.6GHz processor and the latest version of Google’s Android OS, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

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Txtr Beagle E-Book Reader Launching For Less Than €10

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 12:55 AM PDT

Anyone who is looking for an ultra small e-book reader, might be interested in the new Txtr Beagle which has been unveiled by the German e-book developer Txtr this week.

The new txtr Beagle is equipped with a 5 inch E-Ink 800 x 600 screen and measures just 5 mm thick and weighs just 128 grams, and is being marketed as the smallest e-reader in the world.

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Apple To Launch 4G Compatible iPad 3 In The UK

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 12:25 AM PDT

When Apple launched the new iPad 3 in the UK, the device was advertised as 4G, even though there were no compatible 4G networks available in the UK, Apple quickly changed their advertising to make things clear.

With the recent launch of the new EE 4G LTE network in the UK, it looks like Apple will be updating the UK version of the iPad to support EE’s new 4G network, of course this has yet to be confirmed by Apple.

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Lenovo Announces 11 Inch IdeaPad Yoga Windows 8 Ultrabook Tablet

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 12:18 AM PDT

Lenovo first showed of their IdeaPad Yoga Windows 8 ultrabook and tablet hybrid back in march, the device was originally announced with a 13 inch display, and now they have announced a new version which will feature an 11 inch display.

The 11 inch Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga shares similar specifications to the 13 inch version it will come with Windows RT and is powered by a quad core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor.

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Google Nexus 7 Gets Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 11:45 PM PDT

Google has released a new version of their mobile OS for their Nexus 7 tablet, Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, and the update brings a a couple of new features to the Google Nexus 7 tablet.

The Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update should be available now as an OTA update for your Google Nexus 7 tablet, and it adds a landscape mode on the Nexus 7 tablet, it is also expected to be available for other devices shortly as well.

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LG Nexus (LG-E960) Poses For The Camera Again

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 11:12 PM PDT

Google are expected to release their next Nexus smartphone shortly, the handset is rumored to be built by LG and will be a Google branded version of their LG Optimus G smartphone.

We have already seen a number of photos of the LG Nexus smartphone this week, and now we have a couple more, which give us a better look at the device, the one in the pictures appears to be a prototype, so the final design may change before launch.

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Samsung Galaxy S III Mini Confirmed By Samsung’s JK Shin

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 10:57 PM PDT

We have been hearing rumors that Samsung will be launching a smaller version of the Galaxy S III smartphone, the handset will be called the Samsung Galaxy S III Mini and now Samsung’s head of Mobile Communications has confirmed that the Galaxy S III Mini will be officially announced tomorrow.

Unfortunately he did not reveal any specifications about the new Samsung Galaxy S III Mini, apart from the device will come with a 4 inch touchscreen display, this is what he had to say about the device.

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