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• Blockbuster UK finds a buyer
• BlackBerry Curve and BlackBerry Torch outselling BlackBerry Z10 on Amazon
• Apple buys WifiSLAM for $20 million
• Quad-core Lenovo S920 with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean announced
• Taxis now have soda vending machines on board
• Don’t Starve, The Survival Game About Eating & Staying Sane Is Out April 24th
• Bastion Devs Say New Game Transistor May Not Need Publisher
• XCOM: Enemy Unknown Coming To iPad

Blockbuster UK finds a buyer Posted: 24 Mar 2013 08:06 AM PDT Here is some great news that means thousands of jobs saved. Gordon Brothers Europe, a private equity firm known for rescuing troubled companies, has bought Blockbuster’s British assets. (...) Original Story Blockbuster UK finds a buyer © Geeky Gadgets, 2013. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2013 The post Blockbuster UK finds a buyer appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

BlackBerry Curve and BlackBerry Torch outselling BlackBerry Z10 on Amazon Posted: 24 Mar 2013 07:51 AM PDT Things are not going great for RIM. This certainly isn’t the U.S.launch of the BlackBerry Z10 that the company had hoped for. Amazon has the BlackBerry Z10 in stock and ready to to be shipped for $199.99 with a signed two-year contract. However, the Z10 did not even make the AT&T Top 100 smartphones on Amazon’s list. (...) Original Story BlackBerry Curve and BlackBerry Torch outselling BlackBerry Z10 on Amazon © Geeky Gadgets, 2013. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2013 The post BlackBerry Curve and BlackBerry Torch outselling BlackBerry Z10 on Amazon appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Apple buys WifiSLAM for $20 million Posted: 24 Mar 2013 07:43 AM PDT In an attempt to take on Google’s indoor maps, Apple has paid $20 million for WifiSLAM. The company provides indoor location services using Wi-Fi and GPS. Interestingly, the company was co-founded by former Google software engineering intern Joseph Huang along with Jessica Tsoong. (...) Original Story Apple buys WifiSLAM for $20 million © Geeky Gadgets, 2013. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2013 The post Apple buys WifiSLAM for $20 million appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Quad-core Lenovo S920 with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean announced Posted: 24 Mar 2013 02:02 AM PDT The Lenovo S920 is now official, having made an appearance over at Lenovo China's webstore. So what does it have to offer? The S920 runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, the first Lenovo smartphone to run this version of JB it looks like. (...) Original Story Quad-core Lenovo S920 with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean announced © Geeky Gadgets, 2013. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2013 The post Quad-core Lenovo S920 with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean announced appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Taxis now have soda vending machines on board Posted: 24 Mar 2013 01:50 AM PDT This story may just illustrate how much we crave things that are bad for us. Do you really need a soda while you are in a taxi? Apparently the answer is yes. One New Orleans taxi company is offering soft drink vending machine services in one of their specially outfitted cabs. (...) Original Story Taxis now have soda vending machines on board © Geeky Gadgets, 2013. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2013 The post Taxis now have soda vending machines on board appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Don’t Starve, The Survival Game About Eating & Staying Sane Is Out April 24th Posted: 23 Mar 2013 04:49 PM PDT Klei Entertainment of Shank and Mark of the Ninja fame is putting the finishing touches on its Don’t Starve. The objective of the game, which has been out in paid beta form for several months, is to find food, craft shelter and maintain your sanity. One of those, as it turns out, is optional as losing the sanity is the only way of getting some of the items. (...) Original Story Don’t Starve, The Survival Game About Eating & Staying Sane Is Out April 24th © Geeky Gadgets, 2013. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2013 The post Don’t Starve, The Survival Game About Eating & Staying Sane Is Out April 24th appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Bastion Devs Say New Game Transistor May Not Need Publisher Posted: 23 Mar 2013 04:28 PM PDT Supergiant Games may not be going the publisher route this time around, despite Bastion’s sales of 1.7 million under the Warner Brothers label. Despite Bastion’s success however, going solo might still be a risky move for Supergiant, especially as its game features a female protagonist, which may affect sales if current numbers and game industry history are any guide. (...) Original Story Bastion Devs Say New Game Transistor May Not Need Publisher © Geeky Gadgets, 2013. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2013 The post Bastion Devs Say New Game Transistor May Not Need Publisher appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown Coming To iPad Posted: 23 Mar 2013 03:52 PM PDT XOM, the hit surprise reboot of the squad based  TBS is coming to a glassy Apple-brand surface near you, revealed developer Firaxis. Firaxis, known for the Civilization series, only ended up making the reboot of a hardcore franchise with a cult following through the perseverance of lead designer Jake Solomon. (...) Original Story XCOM: Enemy Unknown Coming To iPad © Geeky Gadgets, 2013. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2013 The post XCOM: Enemy Unknown Coming To iPad appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

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