Barnes and Noble have announced details that customers since the 25th December have ordered 150% more subscriptions than the total number sold over the entire previous 12 months. Amounting to a massive 650,000 in just two months. This massive figure includes digital periodical subscriptions and … [Read more...] about NookColor Passes 650,000 Subscriptions In Two Months
Archives for January 2011
HTC HD2 Capable Of Dual Booting WP7 And Android
XDA Developers have now created a method to allow your HTC HD2 smartphone the ability to dual boot both Windows Phone 7 and Android. The method uses a couple of SD cards and you can then either run each OS from Nand or from the SD memory card, but not both together unfortunately. The reason for … [Read more...] about HTC HD2 Capable Of Dual Booting WP7 And Android
Mercedes Benz Engineers Drive Car Via Twitter (Video)
We have seen quite a few gadgets controlled by Tweets here at Geeky Gadgets, but I think this is the first car that has been controlled and actually driven by Twitter. Have a look at the video below of the car in action, as you can see the commands are sent to Twitter via a smartphone, and then the … [Read more...] about Mercedes Benz Engineers Drive Car Via Twitter (Video)
TiVo And Charter Partner To Create Next Generation TV System
TiVo and Charter Communications have joined forces to create the next generation of TV systems, an announcement has revealed today. The partnership between the two companies will allow them to create a new next-generation TV system combining both traditional cable and IPTV services. When the new … [Read more...] about TiVo And Charter Partner To Create Next Generation TV System
Eric Schmidt To Get $100 Million From Google
Last week we heard that Eric Schmidt was standing down as the CEO of Google, and that co-founder Larry Page would resume the role of CEO at the search giant. Whilst Eric Schmidt isn't actually leaving Google, he will instead assume the role of Executive Chairman. In this new position, Schmidt will … [Read more...] about Eric Schmidt To Get $100 Million From Google
Sony ICZ-R50 Radio Recorder Announced
Sony has announced the Sony ICZ-R50 Radio Recorder, which will go on sale in Japan. This innovative device is essentially an AM/FM radio with 4GB of built-in memory, although this can be upgraded to 32GB with a new SD card. The Sony ICZ-R50 Radio Recorder is designed to cater to a variety of needs, … [Read more...] about Sony ICZ-R50 Radio Recorder Announced
Kinect Mapper Hack Creates Real World Mapping
Its staggering the number of amazing hacks that have been created from Microsofts Kinect only months after its original release, and here on Geeky gadgets we have published a few of the more original ones that have caught our attention. Another hack using a Microsoft Kinect has enabled Martin … [Read more...] about Kinect Mapper Hack Creates Real World Mapping
Nvidia Tegra 3 Quad Core Mobile Processors In The Works
Earlier today we found out some details of a new mobile processor from NVIDIA, the NVIDIA Tegra 2 3D, which is expected to be officially announced at Mobile World Congress 2011 next month. Now it seems that NVIDIA has another new mobile processor planned for later in the year, the NVIDIA Tegra 3, … [Read more...] about Nvidia Tegra 3 Quad Core Mobile Processors In The Works
Holocube Creates Full-Sized Human Projections In A Box (video)
Holocubes are a fully integrated 3D projection platform and use a number of different technologies to create their holographic images. The new HC70 Holocube is now capable of creating full-sized human projections within its six-foot-tall box with a 70″ diagonal screen. The Holocube uses projectors, … [Read more...] about Holocube Creates Full-Sized Human Projections In A Box (video)
InOne All-In-One Computer Concept
Design to be a true All-in-one computer, the InOne concept has been designed by Jakub Záhoř. The InOne system incorporates a 22″ screen, keyboard, touchpad, speakers, and a digital tablet all in one elegant casing with detailing that looks as if it was inspired by Tron. With a touch tablet … [Read more...] about InOne All-In-One Computer Concept
ChevronWP7 Developers Given Asus E600 Smartphones By Microsoft
Last week we told you that Microsoft had offered to give Geohot a Windows Phone 7 smartphone for free in order to help him out with his hacking exploits on Windows Phone 7. This move by Microsoft was seen as a strategic effort to engage with the hacking community and potentially leverage their … [Read more...] about ChevronWP7 Developers Given Asus E600 Smartphones By Microsoft
BBC To Cut 200 Websites
The BBC has announced that it will be reducing its online presence, and it will cut a total of 200 of its websites and online services, with a total cut to spending on its online operations of more than 25 percent. The 25 percent cut will see the BBC's online budget reduced by £34m, this will … [Read more...] about BBC To Cut 200 Websites
