In a move to become a single alternative to Apple's iTunes App Store, Cydia, the alternative iPhone app store, has just purchased its biggest competitor, 'Rock Your Phone'. Cydia and Rock provide alternative application stores for iPhone users willing to jailbreak their handsets, allowing the … [Read more...] about Cydia Buys Competitor Rock Your Phone
Google To Buy Mapping Company Quiksee
According to a report in the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, Google is looking to purchase Or Yehuda-based Quiksee. This acquisition would mark the second company Google has bought in Israel within the last six months. In April, Google paid an estimated $25 million for LabPixies, an Israel-based startup … [Read more...] about Google To Buy Mapping Company Quiksee
Halo: Reach Available Tomorrow
Tomorrow, September 14th, is the big day for Halo fans when Halo: Reach will be launched and available to purchase from midnight tonight. The latest story in the Halo saga is built on a new game engine together with new weapons, armor, and gameplay modes, making this installment a completely … [Read more...] about Halo: Reach Available Tomorrow
New Artificial Skin Provides Sensitive Touch For Robots
A team of researchers at Berkeley University have developed a groundbreaking method of creating artificial e-skin that is comparable to human skin, being ultra-sensitive and highly flexible. The new skin uses electronic sensors and is created from semiconductor nanowires to detect touch and is … [Read more...] about New Artificial Skin Provides Sensitive Touch For Robots
Nexus One Macro Lens Mod
We have featured a number of different macro lens conversions for mobile phones here on Geeky Gadgets. But this Macro Lens mod for a Nexus One is a little more unique than most. Rather than gluing a lens to a case or the mobile itself, this one uses a modified mini-jack plug to help attach and … [Read more...] about Nexus One Macro Lens Mod
Canon Mirrorless EIS 60 Arriving Early Next Year?
A rumour had emerged over the weekend from China that Canon is currently working on a new micro four thirds size mirrorless camera called the Canon EIS 60. According to the Chinese forum, the new Canon camera will capture video in 1080p at 30, 24, and 25fps. This capability is expected to appeal to … [Read more...] about Canon Mirrorless EIS 60 Arriving Early Next Year?
Updated Android Google Maps Now Includes Walking Navigation Beta (video)
Google has just announced that its next update of its Google Maps for Android will now include an enhanced 'Walking Navigation' system that combines the already existing 'Navigation' and 'Walking directions'. Walking Navigation has a few useful features to help you find your way while walking. … [Read more...] about Updated Android Google Maps Now Includes Walking Navigation Beta (video)
Pentax K-5 DSLR Leaked
The new Pentax K-5 was supposedly being launched at the Photokina Fair from the 21-16 September 2010. But an image has been leaked by Lens Tip who received the photo from Hoya Corporation. Full confirmed specifications are still a little vague at the moment but Pentax's new K-5 DSLR camera is … [Read more...] about Pentax K-5 DSLR Leaked
iPhone Mini Microscope Mod (video)
If you are the inquisitive sort and like to see the details in the world, then this quick little mod to convert your iPhone into a mini microscope is definitely worth a look, and all for under $11 or just around £3 on eBay UK. Below are a few images of the types of magnification you can obtain … [Read more...] about iPhone Mini Microscope Mod (video)
Mozilla Labs Launches New Gaming Development Project
In a bid to help the game developer community, Mozilla Labs has launched a new project called Mozilla Labs Gaming. The project has been designed to provide developers with the tools and platform they need to create innovative games on the open web. The project has started by launching a browser … [Read more...] about Mozilla Labs Launches New Gaming Development Project
Apple Relaxes Restrictions And Allows Other iPhone Development Tools
After numerous criticisms by developers and in a slightly surprising announcement Apple has revealed they "are relaxing all restrictions on the development tools used to create iOS apps" and "publishing app review guidelines." … [Read more...] about Apple Relaxes Restrictions And Allows Other iPhone Development Tools
DIY Streaming Wifi Radio (video)
If you enjoy listening to Spotify, Pandora, Last FM, or any other music streaming service on the Internet and have a few hours to spare this weekend, you might like to create your own Wifi streaming radio. Check out the instruction video after the jump. Tinkernut has created a great, … [Read more...] about DIY Streaming Wifi Radio (video)












