Archives for 2012

Wi-Fi Kindle Touch Goes On Sale Internationally

3:13 pm February 4, 2012 By Geeky Gadgets

This month, international users will now be able to enjoy reading on their own Amazon Kindle Touch as Amazon makes the popular ereader available for international users. … [Read more...] about Wi-Fi Kindle Touch Goes On Sale Internationally

SpaceX Tests SuperDraco Engines For Better Landings

3:06 pm February 4, 2012 By Geeky Gadgets

The American space transport company Space Exploration Technologies Corporation or SpaceX is bringing manned commercial space flights one step closer to reality. … [Read more...] about SpaceX Tests SuperDraco Engines For Better Landings

Sadly, Peek Is Discontinuing All Of Its Services

3:01 pm February 4, 2012 By Geeky Gadgets

This January marks the end of Peek's email services. This text-driven communications device had been on sale for two years past, from about 2008 to 2010. It was available in various models, such as the Peek Classic, Peek Pronto, TwitterPeek and the latest release, Peek 9. … [Read more...] about Sadly, Peek Is Discontinuing All Of Its Services

Crab-Like Robot Used For Stomach Cancer Treatment

2:55 pm February 4, 2012 By Geeky Gadgets

Scientists have created a new miniature robot inspired by a sweet and spicy Singaporean crab dish that is surprisingly able to remove early-stage cancers of the stomach without causing scarring. Equipped with a pincer-like limb as well as a hook, the robot is supported by an endoscope and enters … [Read more...] about Crab-Like Robot Used For Stomach Cancer Treatment

Vertu, a manufacturer of luxury cellular phones, has recently announced its newest product, the Ferrari 458 Italia-inspired smartphone. The said phone is called the Constellation Quest Ferrari. Previously, this company has also released similar luxury car-inspired models such as the Ascent Ferrari … [Read more...] about Vertu Constellation Quest Ferrari: A Ferrari 458 Italia-Inspired Smartphone

Data Of Previous Motorola Xoom Owners Found On Refurbished Units

8:00 am February 4, 2012 By Geeky Gadgets

Motorola Inc has announced that it mistakenly sold some refurbished Xoom Wi-Fi tablets with the data of previous owners not completely wiped out. Around 6,000 refurbished Xoom tablets were sold by online retailers in a given period, and Motorola received reports that there were around 100 cases … [Read more...] about Data Of Previous Motorola Xoom Owners Found On Refurbished Units

Study Shows Kids Into Robots For Doing Chores, Playtime

6:14 am February 4, 2012 By Geeky Gadgets

Here’s something that may not come as a surprise to many: Kids think robots are cooler than their parents or teachers when it comes to learning new stuff and playtime. The new study was conducted by research firm Latitude with LEGO Learning Institute and Project Synthesis. The study talked to … [Read more...] about Study Shows Kids Into Robots For Doing Chores, Playtime

My Max Speed 2.0 Smartphone App Keeps Teen Drivers in Check

7:31 pm February 3, 2012 By Shane McGlaun

My kids will have it hard. When I was first driving as a teen, I did all the stupid stuff you can possibly do. So as a parent, I know exactly what to look for. Teens that are just now driving need to be aware that mom and dad now have a new weapon to be sure they're not speeding. The new weapon is … [Read more...] about My Max Speed 2.0 Smartphone App Keeps Teen Drivers in Check

Compal Reference Design Spotted Rocking Trinity APU at AMD Analyst Day

7:22 pm February 3, 2012 By Shane McGlaun

I rarely work on a notebook, mostly because I rarely travel but also because I don't like working from a notebook, I need a big screen. When I do work on the road, I like a notebook to be thin and very portable. A Compal reference design for coming AMD Trinity APU based machine was on display at a … [Read more...] about Compal Reference Design Spotted Rocking Trinity APU at AMD Analyst Day

Aliens: Colonial Marines Launch Pushed Back Until Autumn 2012 (video)

3:27 pm February 3, 2012 By Julian Horsey

Gamers hoping to get their hands on the new Aliens: Colonial Marines game expected to be launched this spring, are unfortunately going to have to wait a little longer. An announcement was made by its publishers Sega last night, stating that the launch date for the game has now been pushed back to … [Read more...] about Aliens: Colonial Marines Launch Pushed Back Until Autumn 2012 (video)