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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter


SNES emulator for Windows RT and Windows 8

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 08:38 AM PST

If you have a smartphone you need a retro game console emulator. And now there is one already available for Windows RT. The app is called Snes8x and it’s available for free at the Windows Marketplace for Windows RT and Windows 8 Pro.
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Blackberry 10 to have 70,000 apps at launch

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 08:22 AM PST

If you don’t have apps, what good is your smartphone? iOS and Android have more than half a million apps each, so you have plenty of choice. No wonder the two platforms are the top choice. And RIM's Blackberry 10 operating system looks good, but will it have enough apps to keep users happy?
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NEC LaVie X 15.6 Ultrabook Unveiled In Japan As Worlds Thinnest

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 04:48 AM PST

In Japan this week NEC has unveiled a new addition to their range in the form of the LaVie X 15.6 Ultrabook, which NEC is claiming is currently the worlds thinnest in production.

The NEC LaVie X 15.6 Ultrabook is powered by a Core i7-3517U 1.9 GHz processor supported by 4GB of RAM and comes running Microsoft’s latest Windows 8 operating system.

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Lenovo Announces K860i Android Smartphone

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 04:41 AM PST

Lenovo has announced a new version of their K860 Android smartphone, the Lenovo K860i, which has had a specifications bump over the previous model, including a slightly faster quad core Exynos processor clocked at 1.6GHz.

The Lenovo K860i also comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of built in storage, plus a 5 inch HD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, plus front and rear facing cameras.

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New iMac 3TB Fusion Drive Doesn’t Support Boot Camp

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 04:24 AM PST

To the dismay of many earlier adopters of Apple’s new super slim 27 inch iMac system that recently started shipping, the new 3TB version of Apple’s new Fusion drive doesn’t currently support Apple’s Boot Camp.

For those unfamiliar with Boot Camp its a feature that allows users to install a Windows boot drive on their Mac allowing them to run Windows and enjoy running games or business applications within the full Windows environment.

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Google+ Hangouts Receive Festive Help From Wallace And Gromit (video)

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 04:04 AM PST

Gogole has announced today that they have  teamed up with the creators of Wallace and Gromit to add a little extra holiday magic to your Google+ Hangouts.

With the addition of a new custom Google+ invitation builder, together with a Holiday Effects application. Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the Google+ festive additions and see them in action.

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Xbox Live Receives Vimeo, AOL On, SNagFilms And More

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 03:58 AM PST

Xbox Live Gold members will be pleased to learn that a number of new services have been rolled out today to the service including AOL On, Vimeo, and Snagfilms in the US.

Together with a number of other Xbox Live applications available to download from today, as well as an update to the Verizon FiOS app adding an additional 49 channels.

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Voltitude V1 Folding Pedal Assisted Electric Bike Available To Pre-Order (video)

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 03:51 AM PST

If you are looking for a more compact style of personal transport, the new folding Voltitude V1 electric bike which has this week gone up for pre-order, might be worth more investigation.

The Voltitude V1 model, features a patented EasyFold system allowing for a super quick 1-second folding and unfolding mechanism to be used. Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the Voltitude V1 bike project and see it in action.

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Google Play Books Updates Adds “Read Aloud” Feature And More

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 03:21 AM PST

Google has today rolled out a new update to its Google Play Books application which has brought with it a number of new features, tweaks and enhancements.

Included in todays update Google as added a new “Read aloud” feature, which has been created to enable users to listen to text books when needed.

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Samsung Is The Top Smartphone Maker Of 2012 According To Report

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 03:18 AM PST

Samsung’s smartphones have become incredibly popular over the last few years, and now according to a recent report by research firm IHS iSuppli, Samsung has taken the top spot for 2012.

Samsung had around 28 percent of the global smartphone market in 2012, Apple were in second place with a share of 20 percent and Nokia were in third place with just a 5 percent share.

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2012 Games Montage Released As A Tribute To Games Developers (video)

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 03:14 AM PST

2012 has been a great year for video games with a wealth for gamers to choose from, including blockbuster AAA titles and innovative indie games. In a tribute to the hard work of developers a montage of some of the games released in 2012 has been created.

Including : Halo 4,Diablo 3, Max Payne 3, Mass Effect 3, Guild Wars 2, Far Cry 3, Assassin’s Creed 3, SSX, Hitman: Absolution, and many more in just two minutes. Enjoy

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Nokia Working On 10 Inch Windows RT Tablet (Rumor)

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 02:55 AM PST

We have heard rumors in the past that Nokia are working on a Windows based tablet device, and now according to a recent report Nokia are apparently working on a Windows RT based tablet.

According to Digitimes, Nokia are working with Qualcomm and Compal to develop a Windows RT tablet, and it could be possible that we may see the device early next year.

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DIY Augmented Reality Eye Patch Provides Extra Senses

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 02:52 AM PST

Augmented reality is much more accessible than in the past but sometimes its still a little bit of a pain to access from your smartphone when required.

Gregory McRoberts has a new solution which makes accessing Augmented reality much easier and more convenient, via an AR eye patch he has created.

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iPhone 5 And iPad Mini Get iOS 6.0.2 Software Update

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 02:46 AM PST

Apple has released a new software update for the iPhone 5 and the iPad Mini, in the form of iOS 6.0.2, and the update is a small one that is designed to fix and issue with WiFi on the iPhone 5 and the iPad Mini.

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Need for Speed Most Wanted Ultimate Speed Pack DLC Released Today (video)

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 02:44 AM PST

Fans of the new Need for Speed: Most Wanted driving game will pleased to learn that its publisher EA has today released the latest Ultimate Speed Pack for the game.

The Need for Speed Most Wanted Ultimate Speed Pack brings with it 5 new rides in the form of the Pagani Zonda R, McLaren F1LM, Lamborghini Aventador J and Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse.

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Google Music Cloud Matching Service Available In The US

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 02:39 AM PST

Google recently launched their Google Music service in the UK, and the new service came with one feature that was not available to US users, the Google Music cloud matching service.

Google has now rolled out their cloud music matching service to Google Music users in the US, and it works in a similar way to Apple’s iTunes Match.

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Samsung Announces 3,000 mAh Extended Battery For Galaxy S III

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 02:31 AM PST

If the battery on your Samsung Galaxy S III isn’t large enough, then you now have another option as Samsung has launched a new extended battery for the Galaxy S III, and it comes with around 900 mAh more than the standard battery included with the device.

The extended battery for the Samsung Galaxy  S III is a 3,000 mAh one, and it also comes with a replacement back cover for your galaxy S III, plus a built in NFC Chip.

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Wunderlist 2 Native Apps Launch For Android, Windows, iOS And Mac

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 02:23 AM PST

6wunderkinder has today announced the launch of their new Wunderlist 2 native apps for Android, Windows, iOS and Mac, moving away from their HTML 5 coding.

Whilst redesigning their Wunderlist 2 to-do list the development team paid particular attention to including requests from 3 million current users who are already enjoying the service. Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the Wunderlist 2 to-do app and see it in action.

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Polaroid Working On Android Based Camera (Rumor)

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 02:22 AM PST

Samsung recently launched their Android powered Galaxy Camera, and now it would appear that another company may be working on a camera with Google’s Android as its OS.

The photo below shows a leaked Polaroid IM1836 camera, which is a touchscreen device that will feature an 18.1 megapixel sensor and a 3.5 inch display, the device is said to run Android.

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Twitter Hits 200 Million Monthly Active Users

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 02:03 AM PST

Twitter has announced its latest milestone, the popular social network now has more that 200 million monthly active users, and as you would expect the new was announced via Twitter.

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BlackBerry 10 Smartphones Headed To Vodafone UK

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 01:51 AM PST

RIM will be launching their new BlackBerry 10 mobile OS on the 30th of January, they will also be announcing their new BlackBerry 10 smartphones on the 30th of January.

We just got an email from the guys over at Vodafone to let us know that they will be offering both of the two new BlackBerry 10 smartphones when they are launched early next year.

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LG Announces New Magic Re-mote For Smart TVs

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 01:43 AM PST

LG has announced a new version of it Magic Re-mote for its range of smart TVs, and it comes with voice and gesture controls as well as point and wheel controls, and it can also be used as a universal remote.

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The Walking Dead Episode One For iOS Is Currently Free

Posted: 18 Dec 2012 05:10 PM PST

Telltale Games’s zombie opus has certainly left an impression on critic and player alike as a solid vehicle for narrative, drama and meaningful choices. And as luck would have it, Telltale are giving away the first episode for a limited period. Their generosity extends only to the iOS version of the game however and it’s unclear how long the offer will last.

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BioShock Infinite Ending To Make Up For Infamous BioShock 1 Ending

Posted: 18 Dec 2012 12:06 PM PST

The ending of one of the most anticipated AAA releases of next year is receiving some extra love and care, according to creative director Ken Levine. Nothing is being left to chance, least of all the game’s resolution which has been a sore point
for the first game of the franchise. Bioshock Infinite has previously been delayed into March 2013, though originally scheduled for a 2012 release.

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