Over the weekend, Roku started rolling out new updates for its range of streaming media players. All the updates are free and come in the form of the Roku 4.8 software for Roku 2, Roku LT, and new Roku HD players, bringing a number of new features and fixes. Enhanced Video Playback and … [Read more...] about Roku Rolls Out Updates For Roku 2, Roku LT And New Roku HD
Archives for July 2012
Biolite Gadget Charging Camp Stove Now Available (video)
If you remember the BioLite camp stove we featured here on Geeky Gadgets back at the beginning of the year. You might be pleased to know that the BioLite stove is now available to purchase. The BioLite stove has been designed to provide a way of charging your gadgets while away from the grid by … [Read more...] about Biolite Gadget Charging Camp Stove Now Available (video)
NBC Drops $300 Million to Boot Microsoft from MSNBC.com
One of the first major news websites on the Internet was MSNBC.com, which launched in the mid-1990s. The mid-90s were the heyday of Internet properties before the Internet bubble burst. NBC and Microsoft teamed up for MSNBC.com to provide online news to be the online arm of the MSNBC television … [Read more...] about NBC Drops $300 Million to Boot Microsoft from MSNBC.com
Deadpool Video Game Coming from Activision
If you're a fan of the smack-talking, sword-wielding superhero known as Deadpool, an announcement made at Comic-Con will surely excite you. Deadpool has made appearances in two other video games, voiced by Nolan North. Those other video games included ‘Hulk Vs’ and ‘Spider-Man: Shattered … [Read more...] about Deadpool Video Game Coming from Activision
Verizon Galaxy S III To Get Unlocked Bootloader Via OTA Update
Samsung announced last week that they would be releasing a developer edition of the Samsung Galaxy S III on Verizon Wireless, the cost of the device is $599.99, and this was apparently being done as Verizon would not offer the bootloader unlocker tool for the handset on contract. Now it would … [Read more...] about Verizon Galaxy S III To Get Unlocked Bootloader Via OTA Update
Researchers Create $35 Eye Motion Controller For Computers (video)
Researchers from Imperial College London have achieved a significant breakthrough by creating a low-budget eye motion tracking device. This innovative device, assembled using off-the-shelf components, allows users to control a computer solely with their eye movements. While this is not the first … [Read more...] about Researchers Create $35 Eye Motion Controller For Computers (video)
HTC Desire HD Android 4.0 ICS Update Cancelled (Rumor)
When HTC announced its list of devices that would be getting the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update, one of the handsets on the list was the HTC Desire HD. This news was met with excitement by many users who were eager to experience the new features and improvements that come with the Ice Cream … [Read more...] about HTC Desire HD Android 4.0 ICS Update Cancelled (Rumor)
Motorola Xoom Owners Get Invitation To Test new Software, Possibly Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
When Google announced Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, they also announced a number of devices that would be getting the update. One of those was Motorola's Xoom tablet. This announcement was met with excitement from Xoom users who were eager to experience the new features and improvements that Jelly Bean … [Read more...] about Motorola Xoom Owners Get Invitation To Test new Software, Possibly Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Virgin Galactic First Space Tourism Flight Will Launch Next Year (video)
Richard Branson has announced that Virgin Galactic will be making its first space tourism flight next year. This marks a significant milestone in the realm of commercial space travel, opening up the final frontier to private citizens. Watch the video after the jump to see the launcher and the space … [Read more...] about Virgin Galactic First Space Tourism Flight Will Launch Next Year (video)
Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 Goes On Sale In The US
Some of our readers will remember the new Asus Transformer Pad Infinity which was announced a while back. The device is now available in the US for $499.99. The Asus Transformer Pad Infinity features a 10-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, and it can handle full HD … [Read more...] about Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 Goes On Sale In The US
Raspberry Pi Demand Grows, Bulk Orders Now Available
Since the Raspberry Pi was first announced, demand for the $35 mini PC has been huge, and production of the value Raspberry Pi mini computer has struggled to keep up with orders. Now even though demand for the Raspberry Pi is still increasing, production of the mini computer is also increasing to … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Demand Grows, Bulk Orders Now Available
Motorola Atrix HD Now Available From AT&T
Motorola's latest Android smartphone, the Motorola Atrix HD, is now available from US mobile carrier AT&T. The handset will set you back $99.99 when you sign up for a new two-year contract. The Motorola Atrix HD comes with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and it features a 4.5-inch touchscreen … [Read more...] about Motorola Atrix HD Now Available From AT&T
