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- Richard Bransons Project iPad Magazine To Launch This Week?
- Clear Launches 4G in LA and Offers Cyber Monday Deal
- Aliens Pulse Rifle Replica from ThinkGeek is a Christmas Dream
- Dynamic Eye Sunglasses Block Rays Wherever You Look
- Microsoft To Launch New TV Service?
- Facebook ePrivacy App Scam Promises To Reveal Who’s Viewed Your Profile
- iOS 4.3, The Daily iPad Magazine And iTunes Subscriptions Delayed Until Next Year?
- Splinter Cell 6 Confirmed By Ubisoft
- The World’s Fastest Skateboard, Powered By A V8 Engine
- Apple Bans Android Magazine App
- BendDesk Multi-Touch Concept Desktop (video)
- Apple TV Hacked To Play HTML5 Video
- Blackbox Wooden Macbook Pro Cases
- Apple Offers Cyber Monday Deals On Accessories
- Face Me To Bring Video Chat To Facebook With Skype Integration?
- New Bungie DLC Noble Map Pack Previews (video)
- LaCie’s Hub4 USB 3.0 Superfast 4 Port Hub
- Sharp Galapagos Tablets Launching December 10th
- Gran Turismo 5 Takes UK Chart Top Spot
- Tron Light Cycle USB Drives
- Malata T2 Tegra 2 Android Tablet
- MDMouse Looks Kooky But Checks Blood Pressure Real Good
- iOS 4.2.1 Ultrasn0w Unlock Released For iPhone 3G And 3GS
- Apple Hires Patent Lawyers For Nokia, Motorola And HTC Lawsuits
- Peter Jackson To Film The Hobbit Using Custom-Built Red Epic Cams
- Angry Birds Christmas Game To Be A Free Upgrade To Halloween Version
- Google To Buy Groupon For $2.5 Billion? (Rumor)
- Latest Microsoft Kinect Hack Controls Super Mario (Video)
- Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 Gets Android 2.1 Update
- Orange UK To Offer Subsidized iPad For £199
- Geeky Deals – HP Envy 14 Laptop
| Richard Bransons Project iPad Magazine To Launch This Week? Posted: 29 Nov 2010 10:20 AM PST Earlier today we told you that News Corp’s The Daily iPad only publication may be delayed until next year, now it seems that Sir Richard Branson intends to launch his new digital publication this week, and he has already launched a blog for the digital only magazine called ‘Project’. As you can see in the photo below, the Project iPad magazine from Richard Branson and Virgin Digital Publishing, is shown as available from the App store, there is even a link to iTunes, although nothing exists at the link as yet.
Virgin Digitial publishing had the following to say about the new publication,which is expected to go on sale at the iTunes store this week ‘Project is what we like to think of as a 'living magazine' – evolving and updating throughout the month and taking advantage of the iPad's capabilities to deliver a really innovative reader experience. Unlike a regular magazine you won't just read Project once and then forget about it. The idea is that Project will be something that readers treat as a daily destination, offering breaking news, reader polls and blogs.’ via Paid Content This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| Clear Launches 4G in LA and Offers Cyber Monday Deal Posted: 29 Nov 2010 09:57 AM PST Clear has announced that its 4G WiMax service has launched today in LA. The service offers wireless data speeds about four times faster than the speeds that 3G service operates at. With the service hitting LA, Clear now covers about 11 million people in the LA and Orange County area.
The blazing fast 4G speed should be a great way for geeks to find some good deals on gadgets and gear since today is Cyber Monday. New subscribers can also get a deal on signing up for new service that runs through midnight tonight. The deal is apparently for all customers in any Clear service area, not just for LA. You can get the Clear Spot 4G connectivity device for only $20. That is 80% off the hardware and Clear will toss in 50% off for the first two months of service. The special deal is only good online and even includes free overnight shipping and activation. This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| Aliens Pulse Rifle Replica from ThinkGeek is a Christmas Dream Posted: 29 Nov 2010 09:45 AM PST If you are anything like me, you will need to read this quickly and then head off to eBay to sell off some of your junk so you can buy one. ThinkGeek has unveiled a replica of the prop rifle from the Aliens flick. You remember the pulse rifle the gang used in the movie.
The ThinkGeek rifle is a 100% authentic replica of the movie weapon down to the size and color of the brown shrouds and the under barrel grenade launcher. That launcher has a handle that actually moves and the entire replica weapon weighs 15 pounds. The thing is not a plastic toy. The side of the rifle has a red LED counter just as the movie weapon did. Each time you eject the magazine and reinsert it resets the counter to 95. The clip holds the pair of AA batteries that power the display. I’m not sure if the counter actually works and counts down each time the trigger is pulled or not. It comes with a wall rack and you can own one for $899.99. Awesome isn’t cheap. This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| Dynamic Eye Sunglasses Block Rays Wherever You Look Posted: 29 Nov 2010 08:39 AM PST How every much you pay for your sunglasses looking in the direction of the sun always causes problems with extra glare, until now. A new development in sunglasses created by Chris Mullin called the Dynamic Eye Sunglasses uses a LCD display to selectively darken the area in your field of view where there's a glare. As in the image below. The image on the bottom left shows what you would see without the new technology and the bottom image on the right show how the new LCD sunglasses can dramatically enhance the visual effect.
The changes all happen automatically and faster than the blink of an eye, and even moving your head will not affect your view as the glasses react to the new sun position and adjust relative to it. Chris is hoping to get the project rolling and started a Kickstarter hoping to raise $20,000 by the middle of January to proceed with development. You can view more information and videos of the new sunglasses in action at the Dynamic Eye website. Via Ohgizmo This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| Microsoft To Launch New TV Service? Posted: 29 Nov 2010 08:08 AM PST According to Reuters, Microsoft is currently talking to a number of different media companies in a bid to launch a new online pay TV service. It seems the pay TV service could be launched through Microsoft’s Xbox 360 console, and also possibly online through Microsoft’s Windows OS.
Reuters are reporting that Microsoft are hoping to create a ‘virtual cable service’, which would be delivered to users over the Internet. It is possible that it may be about 12 months before we see the new service launch. If Microsoft manage to secure deals with all the major TV companies, they could end up having a very popular service. Google recently launched their Google TV service, but didn’t come to agreement with any of the major TV networks for online TV, this has led to a number of the networks block Google TV devices from accessing their online TV content. via Reuters This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| Facebook ePrivacy App Scam Promises To Reveal Who’s Viewed Your Profile Posted: 29 Nov 2010 07:47 AM PST A new ePrivacy App scam is currently making the rounds on Facebook and promises that by installing the ePrivacy application users of Facebook will then be able to view who checked your profile. Unfortunately for anyone who has installed the ePrivacy application it allows the scammers to take control of your account and help spread the malware even further, says Sophos.
Already over 60,000 users have fallen victim to the scam which is still spreading through Facebook. Onceyou have been infected the app starts posting on your wall with a link. "OMG OMG OMG… I cant believe this actually works! Now you can see who viewed your profile" Via Tech Crunch This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| iOS 4.3, The Daily iPad Magazine And iTunes Subscriptions Delayed Until Next Year? Posted: 29 Nov 2010 07:27 AM PST We have head previously that Rupert Murdoch and News Corp intend to launch a new iPad only magazine called The Daily, we also heard that Apple may be launching a new in app subscription service for these types of apps, and that the update would come in iOS 4.3. We were previously told that Apple would announce these new subscription publications, along with iOS 4.3 in December, but now it turns out, according to the guys over at Cult of Mac that this may be delayed until next year.
When we first heard that Apple were going to release iOS 4.3 in December, we did think it was a little ambitious so soon after the release of iOS 4.2.1 which we only had recently. Who knows maybe Apple will still announce the new subscription publications, which both Richard Branson and Rupert Murdoch are tipped to be launching their own publications, but we might not see iOS 4.3 released until early next year. This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| Splinter Cell 6 Confirmed By Ubisoft Posted: 29 Nov 2010 07:12 AM PST Ubisoft has confirmed that they are indeed creating a new Splinter Cell 6 game. The confirmation came from Jade Raymond herself in a new promotional video released yesterday. Jade explained that the complete development of the game will be carried out entirely in Toronto. Where Ubisoft currently have 83 people working on the project including concept artists, animators and audio directors.
“Within the next 10 years we plan to ramp up this studio to at least 800 people, and we’re ahead of schedule on that,” Jade explains in the video. Jade’s former employers include SOE and EA and the new Splinter Cell 6 game will be her first outside of the Assassin's Creed series that Raymond has worked on at Ubisoft. You can veiw the new Splinter Cell 6 promo video over at Eurogamer Via Eurogamer This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| The World’s Fastest Skateboard, Powered By A V8 Engine Posted: 29 Nov 2010 07:07 AM PST We have featured a few different motorized skateboards here at Geeky Gadgets, but this might just be the worlds fastest one, it certainly is the worlds most powerful skateboard and it is built by V8 Supercars in Australia. The V8 Skateboard is being built for Tony Hawk, and as the name suggests it is actually powered by a V8 engine, and comes with a total of 630 horsepower, you can see it in action in the video below.
The V8 Skateboard will be shown off in Sydney from the 3rd to 5th of December, and the builders of the skateboard are hoping that Tony Hawk will take it for a ride. via Like Cool This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| Apple Bans Android Magazine App Posted: 29 Nov 2010 06:50 AM PST Apple is well know for taking measures to ban certain applications from its App Store to keep the spam apps at bay. But a the recent banning of an Android Magazine App from the App Store is a little more curious. Especially after Apple has stated that its application policies its relaxed a little more of late on App’s.
Unfortunately for publisher Mediaprovider their recent Android magazine App has now been banned from the Apple App Store. Here’s the conversation Dixon of Mediaprovider had with Richard of the Apple App Store team, after their application was rejected.
Is Apple that concerned about Android even though Apple is not looking for market dominance? What are your thoughts should Apple of banned the Android App? Via Cult of Mac This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| BendDesk Multi-Touch Concept Desktop (video) Posted: 29 Nov 2010 06:35 AM PST One of the big problems with regards using touch screens in everyday life is the position. They dont allow you to work on a horizontal plain rather than a vertical. The BendDesk concept is hoping to remove that problem and allow people to work with a multi-touch screen in any orientation they like. Easily moving images and windows of work from one plain to another. Check out the video after the jump to see the concept in action.
The Benddesk is the Media Computing Group vision of merging multitouch with a common physical area. The design uses a ten full touch points and the lower section of the display is also designed to be used as a standard desk, holding your laptop, paperwork and other items might still require. BendDesk is a research project by Malte Weiss, Simon Voelker, Jan Borchers from the Media Computing Group, and Christine Sutterfrom the Department of Work and Cognitive Psychology. It is funded in part through the German B-IT Foundation. Via Core77 Via Media Computing Group This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| Apple TV Hacked To Play HTML5 Video Posted: 29 Nov 2010 06:28 AM PST Since Apple started selling the new Apple TV back in October, we have seen a number of different hacks that have added extra functions to the Apple TV, one of those was a fully featured web browser called aTV Flash. Now another one has appeared, and as you will see in the video below, this latest hack for the new Apple TV uses the previous browser we mentioned above, but it now adds support for HTML5 Video.
Apple recently updated the OS on the Apple TV to 4.1, which has put the release of the aTV Flash back a little, although no doubt the hackers will have found a work around in a short time. As we can see from the various hacks on the Apple TV, this little set top box from Apple certainly has a lot of potential, in its current state the device is somewhat limited, and Apple could bring lots of functions to it by enabling apps on the Apple TV, I wonder how long it will take them to realise that if they want the Apple TV to be a success it needs a lot more functions. via Mac Stories This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| Blackbox Wooden Macbook Pro Cases Posted: 29 Nov 2010 06:21 AM PST Are you looking for something a little different to carry your beloved MacBook Pro around in, and protect it from any bumps and knocks? Well Blackbox have designed a slide in case made completely from wood for both the new 13″ and 15″ MacBook Pro. The Blackbox wooden cases are handcrafted in Golden Colorado solid Oak and lined with felt for protection and unexpectedly they only weigh as much as a full beer in a glass bottle (1.5 lbs), say Blackbox.
The cases are extremely strong fora natural material an can withstand up to 60 lbs on top without it affecting your Macbook Pro. They are available in two stain wood colours either natural or brown. If you are interested in purchasing they will only fit the newer unibody MacBook Pro’s and are priced at $129 each from Blackbox Via SlashGear This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| Apple Offers Cyber Monday Deals On Accessories Posted: 29 Nov 2010 06:12 AM PST Black Friday was a good day for Apple fans, as Apple reduced the price of many of its products including the MacBook, iMac and some of their iPods, now they have listed a range of deals for Cyber Monday for accessories. Whilst the savings aren’t quite as good as they were on Black Friday, there are a number of offers available on a range of different accessories from headphones, to cases, and Apple has decided to call today “Merry Monday” on their website.
You can see the different offers available over at the Apple Store, not doubt today will be another popular sales day for Apple. This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| Face Me To Bring Video Chat To Facebook With Skype Integration? Posted: 29 Nov 2010 06:00 AM PST We have heard previously that Facebook and Skype could be working together to bring Skype integration and video chat to the world’s largest social network, and now more details have been revealed which point to a new service called Face Me. Details of the Face Me video chat service were spotted by the guys over at Green Any Site, who found a new object in the Facebook source code, and the object was simply called VideoChat.
The site who found the details has also discovered that Facebook seems to be periodically testing out this new video chat feature. Facebook launched its new messaging system earlier this month, which brought Email, Chat and SMS to the social network, so we guess video chat integration would be the next thing to add to the new service. via Slashgear This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| New Bungie DLC Noble Map Pack Previews (video) Posted: 29 Nov 2010 05:50 AM PST If you are looking forward to the release of the new Halo download content being released by Bungie tomorrow. The Noble Map DLC consists of three maps: Breakpoint, Tempest and Anchor 9. Check out gameplay demos of the three maps in the videos after the break.
The new Halo Noble Map Pack will be available on Xbox Box Live from the 30th of November, for 800 Microsoft Points. The new Tempest map is an abandoned shoreline facility that bends both sea and sky to an unnatural cause, but the ground itself has quickly become another all too familiar battlefield. The new Anchor 9 is a low orbit dry-dock, UNSC craft undergo rapid repair and rearmament in support of the enduring war effort. The new Breakpoint map is located in the icy lands, the modular archaeological labs were never intended to withstand such a large scale onslaught of Covenant military power, but the information being extracted here may prove vital to humanity's survival. Via Softsailor This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| LaCie’s Hub4 USB 3.0 Superfast 4 Port Hub Posted: 29 Nov 2010 05:30 AM PST LaCie have today added a new faster USB 3.0 4 port hub to their range named the Hub4. Allowing you to connect up to four USB 3.0 devices. Just make sure you have a USB 3.o port on your computer to make sure everything will transfer at its maximum possible speed.
The new hub is backward compatible with slower USB 2.o ports if needed, but using USB 3.0 ports you can expect transfer speeds up to 5GB/s. Its case has rounded corners and there are indicator LED’s for each port. The Hub4 measure just 116 x 71 x 25 mm / 4.6 x 2.8 x 1 in and is compatible with latest version of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 (USB 2.0 only). Via Engadget This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| Sharp Galapagos Tablets Launching December 10th Posted: 29 Nov 2010 05:23 AM PST The latest company to launch a range of tablets is Sharp, who will launch two different tablets in Japan, and they will be called the Sharp Galapagos tablets. Unfortunately there are no details on the tablet OS they will be running, although Sharp has released details on the hardware specifications, and there will be a 5.5 inch model and a 10.8 inch model.
The 5.5 inch model will feature a 1024 x 600 resolution touchscreen display, whist the 10.8 inch model will feature a 1366 x 800 pixels resolution display. Both models will come with a microSD card slot and will also come bundled with an 8GB microSD card, the 5.5 inch model will retail for about $474 whilst the 10.8 inch model will retail for about $653. There are no details as yet on whether the Sharp Galapagos tablets will be available in the UK, US and Europe. Engadget via Gadget Venue This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| Gran Turismo 5 Takes UK Chart Top Spot Posted: 29 Nov 2010 05:05 AM PST Gran Turismo 5 has headed straight into the UK gaming charts at the number one spot, knocking Call of Duty: Black Ops from the top of the charts for the first time since it went on sale earlier this month.
Whilst Gran Turismo 5 has is now at the top of the charts, it seems it is only the sixt biggest PS3 launch to date, and around 94 percent of the games sales were from the regular edition of the games with the other 6 percent from collectors editions. Whether Gran Turismo 5 will be able to keep the top spot until Christmas remains to be seen, who know Call Of Duty: Black Ops may end up taking the top spot back again next week. via T3 This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| Posted: 29 Nov 2010 04:57 AM PST If you are a Tron fan these light cycle USB drives might be a good addition to your gift list this year. The white USB is designed after Kevin Flynn’s Light Cycle and is available in either a 4GB or 8GB storage capacity. The black is also available as either in 4GB or 8GB and is designed after Sam Flynn’s light cycle from the up and coming movie that will be released on 17th December 2010.
When transferring data to either of the USB drives the wheels of the bike will flash showing data transfer. The 8GB drive is available for $34.99 and the 4GB at $24.99 from the Toysrus website. The new movie it the sequel to the first popular Tron film from 1982. The new Tron film finds Sam Flynn, the tech-savvy 27-year-old son of Kevin Flynn. Finds himself pulled into the same world of fierce programs and gladiatorial games where his father has been living for 20 years. Should be exciting especially in 3D. Via Ubergizmo This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| Malata T2 Tegra 2 Android Tablet Posted: 29 Nov 2010 04:50 AM PST An new Android tablet has just gone on sale in Japan, the Malata T2, which comes with the latest version of Google’s Android OS, Android 2.2 Froyo. Other specifications in the Malata T2 include a 10 inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1024 x 600, and an NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, plus 1GB of RAM.
The Malata T2 Android tablet also comes with 16GB of built in storage, plus a microSD card slot that can take up to 32GB cards, plus integrated WiFi and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, a 1.3 megapixel camera and support for Adobe Flash 10.1 The Malata T2 is inly available in Japan, for about $592, there are no details as yet if it will be released in the US and Europe. via Tech Fresh This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| MDMouse Looks Kooky But Checks Blood Pressure Real Good Posted: 29 Nov 2010 04:27 AM PST Boys and girls, what we have here is a simple case of USB optical mouse plus sphygmomanometer equals MDMouse.
It’s perfect for the 70 million odd grown ups and senior citizens in the United States who are suffering from hypertension. Also perfect for anyone else outside the U.S.A. with hypertension. As indicated by the pic above, the MDMouse allows users to check their blood pressure and have the data emailed to medical professionals. The ring beside the mouse accommodates a digit (we believe your thumb goes in there based on how a person grasps a PC mouse) and tightens accordingly for the right amount of pressure, which registers on a corresponding software program on the PC. Despite its convenience, doctors still suggest using cuff-style upper arm blood pressure monitors over finger sensors become reading a re a lot more accurate with the former. Still, if computing is a part of your daily routine and hypertension keeps you less than healthy, the MDMouse appears quite the impressive accessory. Alas, mum’s the word on pricing and an official release date. But you might want to check the official site for extra details. Via Gizmag This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| iOS 4.2.1 Ultrasn0w Unlock Released For iPhone 3G And 3GS Posted: 29 Nov 2010 04:25 AM PST The iPhone Dev Team has released a new Ultrasn0w carrier unlock for the iPhone 3G and 3GS, and the unlock with work for both 3G and 3GS owners with a base band later then 05.13.04. As well as the unlock the iPhone Dev Team has also released a new version of the Redsn0w tool, which works in a similar way to the Pwnage tool.
Today we're pleased to announce our free carrier unlock for iPhone3G/3GS owners with a baseband later than 05.13.04. The unlock for that baseband exploited the AT+XAPP command, thanks to a crash initially discovered by @sherif_hashim (@Oranav also found this crash). So what hole are we exploiting today, since Apple closed that AT+XAPP hole? Well, we're exploiting the exact same hole! You can find out full details of both the Redsn0w and Ultrasn0w tools, as well as download links over at the iPhone Dev Teams website. via Gadget Venue This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| Apple Hires Patent Lawyers For Nokia, Motorola And HTC Lawsuits Posted: 29 Nov 2010 04:09 AM PST Apple is getting ready for its patent battle with Nokia at the International Trade Commission, as it has hired a number of top patent lawyers, to help the company argue it various patent cases with other manufacturers within the smartphone industry. Both Apple and Nokia are both alleging that each company has infrigneged on the other ones patents for smartphones, and Apple also has similar lawsuits with other smartphone makers including HTC and Motorola.
According to Business Week, Apple is the most sued technology company since 2008, which is the year after Apple introduced the first generation iPhone. We suspect it will be quite some time before we find out what the outcome of the various lawsuits will be, whatever happens it could end up changing the smartphone industry. via 9 to 5 Mac This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| Peter Jackson To Film The Hobbit Using Custom-Built Red Epic Cams Posted: 29 Nov 2010 04:00 AM PST At long last, the beloved prequel to Tolkien’s LOTR is finally getting its own two-part film treatment. Shooting starts next year and Peter Jackson has a batch of 30 new cameras to realize his 3D vision for The Hobbit.
Said cameras are the latest from RED, Jackson’s longtime supplier of cameras. In fact, both RED and Jackson go way back to when the latter was still keeping himself busy with short films. This from the official press release: “Jackson has a long history with Red, dating back to when he directed the short film ‘Crossing the Line’ as a very early test of prototype RED ONE cameras. ‘I have always liked the look of Red footage…I’m not a scientist or mathematician, but the image Red produces has a much more filmic feel than most of the other digital formats. I find the picture quality appealing and attractive, and with the Epic, Jim and his team have gone even further. It is a fantastic tool, the Epic not only has cutting edge technology, incredible resolution and visual quality, but it is also a very practical tool for film makers. Many competing digital systems require the cameras to be tethered to large cumbersome VTR machines. The Epic gives us back the ability to be totally cable free, even when working in stereo.” For a more detailed take on this lovely bit of news, click on the source link and enjoy. The $58,000 Red Epic Jackson is wielding in the pic above has a few interesting specs to its credit, including a 5-inch touchscreen, titanium body, plus a solid state storage module carrying a four-pck og 128GB SSDs. Impressive, huh? Via Engadget This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| Angry Birds Christmas Game To Be A Free Upgrade To Halloween Version Posted: 29 Nov 2010 02:14 AM PST We heard previously that Rovio Mobile would be releasing a Christmas themed version of their Angry Birds game for the Apple iPad and iPhone, now it seems they will be giving their fans a Christmas gift. Rovio Mobile has announced that if you purchased the Angry Birds Halloween game that you will get a free upgrade to the Angry Birds Christmas game.
The game is expected to be released shortly, and it will be available from iTunes for $0.99. via Ubergizmo This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| Google To Buy Groupon For $2.5 Billion? (Rumor) Posted: 29 Nov 2010 01:47 AM PST According to Vatornews, Google Has just purchased Groupon for $2.5 billion, although the acquisition in unconfirmed by either Google or Groupon at the moment. There have been rumors over the past few weeks that Google made a bid for Groupon of between two to three billion dollars, so this latest rumor would tie in with the previous ones.
Groupon is becoming increasingly popular, and now has reported revenues of around $50 million a month, and a Google acquisition, could possibly mean that Google could integrate the Groupon services into its local business directory, Google Places. via Mashable This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| Latest Microsoft Kinect Hack Controls Super Mario (Video) Posted: 29 Nov 2010 12:45 AM PST We have seen quite a few different hacks for the Microsoft Kinect here at Geeky Gadgets, the latest one is from the same guy who brought us the Kinect Lightsaber Hack. Now the clever hacker has managed to get his Microsoft Kinect to control Super Mario on his PC, and as you will see in the video below, Mario’s movements in the game are controlled by body movements.
The hack was done using OpenKinect to get the Kinect to communicate with the PC, he also used an NES emulator to play the game, it certainly looks like a lot of fun. via Slippery Brick This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 Gets Android 2.1 Update Posted: 28 Nov 2010 11:25 PM PST Sony Ericsson has taken its time to upgrade its Xperia range of smartphones to a more recent version of Google’s Android OS, one model which is now finally getting updated to Android 2.1 is the Xperia X8. Sony is rolling out the update at the moment, and it has listed which serial numbers of the smartphone are getting the Android 2.1 update over on their blog.
Android 2.1 brings a number of new features to the Xperia X8, something which will be welcomed by X8 users, you can find out more information over at the Sony Ericsson blog. via EuroDroid This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| Orange UK To Offer Subsidized iPad For £199 Posted: 28 Nov 2010 11:18 PM PST Last week we told you that four mobile phone operators in the UK would start selling a subsidized iPad, now Orange UK is the first of the four companies to announce the pricing and monthly contract deals. Orange will be offering the iPad with WiFi and 3G on a monthly contract which will cost exisiting customer £25 per month and new customers £27 per month, and this is a two year contract and you will get 1GB of data per month.
The 16GB WiFi and 3G iPad will be available for £199, the 32GB iPad will retail for £249 whilst the 64GB iPad will retail for £349, and this is bound to attract a lot of customers who wouldn’t want to pay the full price of the iPad up front. Orange have yet to announce the exact date that the subsidized iPad will be available, you can register for more information over at their website. via Gadgetsteria This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
| Geeky Deals – HP Envy 14 Laptop Posted: 28 Nov 2010 10:55 PM PST Today’s geeky deal is for the HP Envy 14 laptop, there are two models available the standard HO Envy 14 with an Intel core i5 processor and 8GB of RAM for $999. The second model is the HP Envy 14 Beats edition, which comes with an Intel Core i7 processor, and features a black aluminum wrapped casing with black and red Beats design.
The HP Envy 14 laptop is available for $999, whilst the HP Envy 14 Beats Edition is available for $1049.99 This is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News. |
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