Sony has demonstrated its new PS Vita Face Control developments at the Game Tools and Middleware event held in Tokyo this week. In the demonstration, the new software shows users controlling characters' faces while engaged in a video chat with each other. Although this might not be the only use for … [Read more...] about Sony Demos PS Vita Face Control (video)
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Julian Horsey is the co-founder of Geeky Gadgets and a veteran technology journalist with over 18 years of experience. A published author and multimedia designer, he specializes in emerging frontiers including Artificial Intelligence, autonomous agents, and next-gen hardware like mini PCs and wearables.
Driven by curiosity and a passion for design, Julian provides in-depth analysis on how AI workflows—from Claude to Google Gemini—are transforming productivity and creativity. His work has been cited by global tech leaders and major publications, reflecting nearly two decades of expertise in 3D printing, AR/VR, and DIY electronics. When not exploring the latest AI models, he is an avid maker and experimenter in the world of DIY tech.
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Google Nexus Contraptions
As well as its new social networks and user interface enhancements for its Gmail and Calendar products, Google has also rolled out a new physics-based game to promote its Nexus S smartphone called Google Nexus Contraptions. The objective of the new Google Nexus Contraptions game is to use rubber … [Read more...] about Google Nexus Contraptions
Zynga’s Path To IPO (Infographic)
Zynga, the games development company famous for creating the Facebook games Farmville and Mafia Wars, was first formed back in 2007 and has recently been preparing to file for IPO. According to the New York Times on Friday, Zynga put these plans into action and filed for IPO with a current $20 … [Read more...] about Zynga’s Path To IPO (Infographic)
Valve Releasing Source SDK To All For Free
Following on with Valve's decision to make their Team Fortress 2 game completely free to all, Valve has this week announced that they are now releasing a Source SDK which will be free to all. Previously, developers would need to have purchased a game such as Half-Life 2 or TF2, which included the … [Read more...] about Valve Releasing Source SDK To All For Free
Nexus S 4G Receives Skype Video Chat After Update
If you own a Nexus S 4G and were a little disappointed when Skype 2.0 received a major update that enabled a number of Android phones, including the Nexus S, to use Skype 2.0 for video calls, you are not alone. Many users were eagerly anticipating the ability to make video calls on their Nexus S 4G, … [Read more...] about Nexus S 4G Receives Skype Video Chat After Update
Left 4 Dead 2 : Portal 2 Easter Egg In Suicide Blitz 2 Revealed (video)
If you are a Portal 2 fan and enjoy playing Left 4 Dead 2, get ready to see the most amazing Easter Egg built within a new Left 4 Dead 2 map called Suicide Blitz 2. Easter Eggs within games are not new, but most are normally small references to developers, upgrades to weapons, or secret areas such … [Read more...] about Left 4 Dead 2 : Portal 2 Easter Egg In Suicide Blitz 2 Revealed (video)
Apple vs Microsoft Infographic Timeline From 1984 – 2011
Over the last 27 plus years, Microsoft and Apple have battled it out, making computer history along the way. As a reminder of the ups and downs of both companies over the years, a great infographic has been put together by the Manolution website. At the bottom of the infographic is a graph detailing … [Read more...] about Apple vs Microsoft Infographic Timeline From 1984 – 2011
Ricoh Acquires Pentax’s Digicam Business For Expansion Plans
It has been confirmed today that Ricoh has purchased Pentax's Digicam business from its current owners, the Tokyo-based Hoya group. According to reports, the sale is worth around $124 million for Pentax, and details have been issued in a statement from Hoya. Ricoh plans to expand its already … [Read more...] about Ricoh Acquires Pentax’s Digicam Business For Expansion Plans
Call Of Duty Gets Its Own Fan Event And $1 Million Tournament
If you are a big fan of the phenomenon that is Call Of Duty together with its sequels and DLC packs, you might be pleased to know that the hugely popular game now has its own 2-day fan event called Call of Duty XP. The first Call of Duty XP fan event will be in Los Angeles during the first half of … [Read more...] about Call Of Duty Gets Its Own Fan Event And $1 Million Tournament
Adobe Offer 50 Percent Discount To Tempt Final Cut Pro Users Over To Premiere Pro
In the wake of the Pro revolt against Apple's latest release of Final Cut Pro X, Adobe has seen an opportunity to grab some new users and has released a new offer tempting current Final Cut Pro users to swap to Adobe's Premiere Pro suite of video editing tools. Adobe's Strategic Move Adobe's Jim … [Read more...] about Adobe Offer 50 Percent Discount To Tempt Final Cut Pro Users Over To Premiere Pro
Twitter Now Handles More Than 200 Million Tweets A Day
This week Twitter has announced passing yet another Tweet milestone revealing that it now sends over 200 million Tweets a day. To put that in context, back in January 2009 users sent two million Tweets a day, and just a year ago, Twitter handled around 65 million Tweets a day. Twitter compares its … [Read more...] about Twitter Now Handles More Than 200 Million Tweets A Day
BioShock Infinite’s Award-Winning E3, 2 Minute Teaser (video)
Irrational Games has released a 2-minute teaser video of its E3 Award Winning demo of BioShock Infinite, and will be releasing the full 14-minute demo next week. When shown at E3, the demo helped the new BioShock Infinite game win the prestigious "Best of Show" and "Best Action/Adventure Game" … [Read more...] about BioShock Infinite’s Award-Winning E3, 2 Minute Teaser (video)
