Google has been fined 1 million Euros, or $1.4 million US dollars in Italy by the Italian data protection watchdog, and this fine is because Google apparently used cars in Italy which were not easy to spot as Street View cars. Google have previously faced a number of fines in Europe relating to … [Read more...] about Google Fined $1.4 Million For Street View In Italy
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Roland Hutchinson is the co-founder of Geeky Gadgets and a veteran technology journalist with over 18 years of experience covering the consumer electronics industry. Since 2007, he has published thousands of articles specializing in Apple, Android, and the rapidly evolving smartphone landscape.
Known for his "Hardware First" approach, Roland provides deep-dive analysis into mobile hardware architecture, software ecosystems, and the latest industry leaks. His expertise in tracking the development of global tech brands has been cited by major publications including Engadget, Gizmodo, Wired, and many more. When not analyzing the latest mobile innovations, he is hands-on testing the next generation of wearables and smart home technology.
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Microsoft Working On Six TV Shows For Xbox One
According to a recent report by Bloomberg, Microsoft is working on six different original TV shows for their Xbox One console. The shows will apparently include a Sarah Silverman sketch show, a Seth Green stop animation show, a Halo TV series being produced by Steven Spielberg, a Soccer show called … [Read more...] about Microsoft Working On Six TV Shows For Xbox One
Game of Thrones Crashes HBO GO
The first episode in the fourth season of Game of Thrones premiered in the US last night, although it would appear that not everyone was able to watch the show. According to a number of reports, the Game of Thrones premiere caused HBO Go to crash, apparently because of the huge demand for the TV … [Read more...] about Game of Thrones Crashes HBO GO
World’s Largest Tetris Game Played On A Skyscraper (Video)
We have seen various video games being played on buildings before, and now the World's largest Tetris game was played on a skyscraper over the weekend. A team from Drexel University created the World's largest Tetris game on a 29-story skyscraper in Philadelphia, and the video below shows the game … [Read more...] about World’s Largest Tetris Game Played On A Skyscraper (Video)
Apple Testing 65 Inch TV Panels For Apple HDTV
Rumors about the new Apple HDTV have been thin on the ground over the last few months. The device was previously rumored to launch in 2014, although we heard at the end of last year that the Apple HDTV may not launch until 2015. According to a recent report, Apple is testing out some TV panels for … [Read more...] about Apple Testing 65 Inch TV Panels For Apple HDTV
EU Regulators Say Electric Vehicles Must Have An Artificial Engine Noise
Electric Vehicles or EV's are incredibly quiet, and now the European Union has ruled that all electric vehicles must have an engine noise. The EU has voted to introduce mandatory AVAS or acoustic vehicle alerting system, the reason this is being done is to alert pedestrians to oncoming … [Read more...] about EU Regulators Say Electric Vehicles Must Have An Artificial Engine Noise
Google Paid $1.15 Billion For Waze
Back in June of last year, Google purchased social mapping company Waze, and now Waze CEO and co-founder Noam Bardin has talked about the Google acquisition. The Waze CEO has revealed that Google paid a total of $1.15 billion to purchase the company. This is the first time that the price has been … [Read more...] about Google Paid $1.15 Billion For Waze
The Ultimate Samsung Galaxy S5 Water Test (Video)
We have already seen a video of a Samsung Galaxy S5 water test, now we have another, although in the latest video the handset is put through some more rigorous water tests. According to Samsung, the Samsung Galaxy S5 can be placed in water for up to 30 minutes, the video below shows the handset … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Samsung Galaxy S5 Water Test (Video)
EE To Increase Contract Prices Next Month
UK 4G LTE mobile carrier EE has announced that it will increase its contract prices from the 28th of May, existing customers will see their bills rise by 2.7 percent from next month. EE is not the only carrier who is doing this, O2 recently raised their prices by a similar amount, and we suspect … [Read more...] about EE To Increase Contract Prices Next Month
Oppo Find 7 Goes Up For Pre-order Today For 399 Euros
Oppo recently announced their latest flagship Android smartphone, the Oppo Find 7, and the company will start taking pre-orders on the international Oppo Find 7 from later today. The Oppo Find 7 will retail for 399 Euros in Europe and $499 dollars in the US, the handset comes with some impressive … [Read more...] about Oppo Find 7 Goes Up For Pre-order Today For 399 Euros
Google’s Android TV Leaked
Google is apparently working on a new TV offering which may replace Google TV, this new service will be called Android TV, but it is not an update for Google TV, instead it is a completely new product. Google TV has not performed as well as Google had hoped, and the company has had a rethink … [Read more...] about Google’s Android TV Leaked
Nokia Lumia 630 To Retail For 150 Euros
Nokia announced the new Nokia Lumia 630 last week. We already have the US pricing for the handset, and now we have some details on the European pricing for the Lumia 630. According to the guys over at WMPoweruser, Vodafone Italy recently leaked the official pricing for the Nokia Lumia 630 in … [Read more...] about Nokia Lumia 630 To Retail For 150 Euros
