Google has just launched the latest version of its browser, Chrome 8, with full support for web applications. The latest stable release, 8.0.552.215, includes over 800 bug fixes and stability improvements. It also features a new PDF reader built in that is secured in Chrome’s sandbox and has been … [Read more...] about Chrome 8 Released With PDF Viewer And Web App Support
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Google Pays $1 Compensation In Street View Privacy Lawsuit
Aaron and Christine Boring from Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania took Google to court back in 2008, when one of Google's Street View cars ventured onto a private road owned by the couple. The case was initially thrown out of court in 2008, but the couple decided to appeal. After a prolonged legal battle, … [Read more...] about Google Pays $1 Compensation In Street View Privacy Lawsuit
Zynga Aquires ‘Games With Friends’ Creator Newtoy
After a long agreement process between Newtoy and Zynga, Newtoy has come to an agreement to be acquired by Zynga. The acquisition of Newtoy adds to Zynga’s already massive social gaming portfolio, which has more than 215 million gamers playing on a monthly basis. No terms of the deal have been … [Read more...] about Zynga Aquires ‘Games With Friends’ Creator Newtoy
iPad App Subscriptions Revealed By The Guardian?
We have been hearing recently that Apple is about to unveil a new subscription service for applications on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch, with News Corp rumored to be launching a new subscription publication called The Daily. Now it seems that a major new UK newspaper, The Guardian, may have … [Read more...] about iPad App Subscriptions Revealed By The Guardian?
HTC HD7 Death Grip, HTC Responds
It has been quite a while since the whole iPhone death grip saga, which was aptly named Antennagate, and it is almost forgotten about by iPhone 4 users. This issue, which caused significant controversy at the time, involved the iPhone 4 losing signal strength when held in a certain way. Apple … [Read more...] about HTC HD7 Death Grip, HTC Responds
iDeck iPhone 4 Car Cassette Adapter
If you are one of the lucky few like me that still have a cassette deck in your car, you can now put it to better use using this iPhone 4 car cassette adapter to allow your iPhone 4 to pump out your tunes. The iDeck iPhone adapter is compatible with the iPhone 4, 3GS, and 3G and promises to provide … [Read more...] about iDeck iPhone 4 Car Cassette Adapter
RoverPad 10 Inch Android Tablet
Russian electronics manufacturer Rover Computers has just launched an exciting new Android tablet, the RoverPad, which features a 10-inch WSVGA display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. This new device aims to offer a robust and versatile experience for users looking for a mid-range tablet … [Read more...] about RoverPad 10 Inch Android Tablet
Mophie Juice Pack Plus iPhone 4 Battery Pack
We have featured quite a few different battery accessories for the iPhone here at Geeky Gadgets. Although the iPhone 4s battery is much better than the previous 3GS and 3G, there are still times when you might find yourself in need of some extra power, especially if you're a heavy user or traveling … [Read more...] about Mophie Juice Pack Plus iPhone 4 Battery Pack
Xbox Modder Trial Dropped By Prosecution
Matthew Crippin, who had been modding Xbox consoles, has been facing prosecution and a possible ten-year prison sentence for some time, but now it looks like the case has been dropped by the prosecution. The judge had criticized the prosecution case after it was found that one of the witnesses, … [Read more...] about Xbox Modder Trial Dropped By Prosecution
Android 2.3 Gingerbread Gets Previewed On Video
Google Hong Kong recently uploaded a video to YouTube showcasing the new features in Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The latest version of their OS was running on a Nexus One. Unfortunately, the video has now been removed from YouTube, but it was up long enough for a number of the new features in Android … [Read more...] about Android 2.3 Gingerbread Gets Previewed On Video
Google To Introduce Tougher Copyright Protection In 2011
Google has announced that from next year they will introduce tougher copyright measures, which will include responding to copyright complaints within 24 hours, as well as focusing more on removing copyright infringements from search and their other products. As the web has grown, we have seen a … [Read more...] about Google To Introduce Tougher Copyright Protection In 2011
AMP Offers Cute Soda Can Flash Drive
Here in Texas, we tend to call everything Coke and then specify a flavor. I'm not sure why we do that; it's just how it is. It's not uncommon for someone to say, "Do you have any Cokes?" and then follow up with, "I want a Dr. Pepper." Here in Texas, I would just say Active Media Products have a new … [Read more...] about AMP Offers Cute Soda Can Flash Drive
