February, 2010
Sigma SD15 DSLR Camera
Sigma has launched a new DSLR camera, the Sigma SD15 which is an upgraded version of the SD14, the new Sigma SD15 adds in SD card compatibility as well as a new more ‘durable’ shutter mechanism. The Sigma SD15 DSLR Camera features a Foveon X3 image sensor, as well as Sigma’s TRUEII image processing engine, [...]
Microsoft & Amazon Sign Patent Deal
Microsoft and Amazon earlier this week have entered into a patent cross-licensing deal with Amazon paying Microsoft an undisclosed amount of money, an neither side has disclosed what sorts of money is involved. The Patent deal covers Amazons Kindle device and the companies use of Linux based servers, which Microsoft has continually said that many installations of [...]
Google Earth For Android 2.1 Now Available
Google Earth has been available on the Apple iPhone for quite some time, good news for all the Google Android smartphone users out there, as Google Earth is now available for Android 2.1. The new Android version of Google Earth is the fastest mobile version to be released so far and it comes with a [...]
Car Thieves Using GPS Jammers
There is a growing trend with car thieves to use imported GPS jammers to disable the tracking security devices fitted to cars, trucks and transporters. The jammer devices are designed to out put a signal at the same frequency at the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites, which then overwhelm the timing signal which in-car devices use to [...]
Lenovo ThinkPad X100e 10 Inch Netbook
Some of our readers will remember the Lenovo ThinkPad X100e netbook that we featured on Geeky Gadgets previously, it looks like Lenovo will be offering a new version of this netbook with a smaller 10.1 inch screen, as opposed to the 11.1 inch screen on the previous version. The 10.1 LCD display will feature a [...]
BBC iPlayer reaches a 120 Million requests a month
With a 6% rise compared to December 2009 which itself was up 14% over the month previous has now bought the BBC’s iPlayer upto 120 million programme requests a month. 70% of the requests were for TV programmes with the most popular programmes being Top Gear, Doctor Who, Gavin and Stacey, (what’s occurring) Mock the week [...]
Samsung Launching 3D LED HDTV’s In Europe Next Month
Samsung has announced that it will be launching a range of 3D LED HDTV’s in Europe next month. There will be three different models initially and they will go on sale in the UK in March 2010. The three models available will be the Samsung C7000, C8000 and C9000, and the smallest model in the [...]
Multi-task Gadget Light Gloves
If you find you just cant hold all your tools while tinkering with gadgets and devices then let these multi-task gloves with LED lights help you out. These clever gloves have a LED light which can be positioned in one of four areas to help in you see in confined dark spaces where a torch may [...]
Windows Marketplace For Mobile Gets Updated
Microsoft [MSFT] recently announced that it would be updating Windows Marketplace for mobile, with a range of new features and it looks like the update is now live. The new version of Windows Marketplace for Mobile, comes with a few bug fixes plus a range of new enhancements which include the ability to install application [...]
Lenovo ThinkPad W701ds Dual Screen Laptop
The monster Lenovo ThinkPad W701ds dual screen laptop is an upgraded version of the 700ds. The W701ds has a Intel Core i7-920 Extreme processor at its heart, a 17-inch WUXGA (1920×1200) primary display, and Nvidia Quadro FX 3800M graphics. The W701ds can ship with up to 16GB DDR3 memory, 500GB HD storage, and all models [...]
Casio EX-10HG GPS Enabled Camera Pricing Announced
Some of our readers will remember the new GPS enabled camera from Casio that we featured on Geeky Gadgets back in January, the Casio EX-10HG, Casio have now announced pricing and availability details for the EX-10HG. The EX-10HG features a built in GPS sensor for geo tagging your photos when you are outside, normally when [...]
Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible
Bentley have just launched their latest creation the Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible the fastest four-seater convertible on the road. Capable of 0-60mph in 3.9 seconds (0-100kmh in 4.2 seconds) and a top speed of 202mph (325kmh) Bentley says this is the fastest, most potent drop-top the company has ever built.
