Google has sent out invites for an Android event which will take place on the 29th of October at 10AM in New York. The invite features the tagline 'the playground is open'. Google has yet to reveal any information on what will be unveiled at the event, but there are a number of possibilities and we … [Read more...] about Google Holding Android Event On October 29th
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Samsung Says US Galaxy S III Devices Will Get Android 4.1 Jelly Bean In The ‘Coming Months’
Samsung has announced that it will be releasing the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for the US versions of the Samsung Galaxy S III in the 'coming months'. Unfortunately, they did not give a specific release date for the update. The update will be released as an over-the-air update and also through … [Read more...] about Samsung Says US Galaxy S III Devices Will Get Android 4.1 Jelly Bean In The ‘Coming Months’
Google To Launch $99 Nexus Tablet For The Holidays (Rumor)
We have heard a lot about Google's Nexus 7 tablet over the last few weeks, and have seen the 32GB Nexus 7 pop up at a number of retailers. The device is rumored to be replacing the 16GB Nexus 7 and will apparently retail for the same price as the existing model. We have also heard that Google will … [Read more...] about Google To Launch $99 Nexus Tablet For The Holidays (Rumor)
KDDI AQUOS Pad SHT21 Android Tablet With IGZO Display Announced
KDDI Japan has announced a new Android tablet, the AQUOS Pad SHT21, which comes with a 7-inch IGZO display boasting a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. This innovative IGZO display from Sharp is designed to provide two and a half times the battery life of similar tablets, making it a standout feature … [Read more...] about KDDI AQUOS Pad SHT21 Android Tablet With IGZO Display Announced
Pre-orders Of Microsoft’s Entry Level Surface Sell Out In Under 24 Hours
Microsoft unveiled their new Surface tablet yesterday, and the entry-level version of the Microsoft Surface, which will retail for $499, has sold out in under 24 hours. Microsoft is now showing the device shipping within three weeks. Although Microsoft did state when they put the device up for … [Read more...] about Pre-orders Of Microsoft’s Entry Level Surface Sell Out In Under 24 Hours
There Are Now More Than 1 Billion Smartphone Users Around The World
Smartphones have become increasingly popular over the last few years, with devices like the Apple iPhone and the Samsung Galaxy range of smartphones being some of the most popular ones. Smartphones were first introduced back in 1996, although they became much more popular when Apple launched their … [Read more...] about There Are Now More Than 1 Billion Smartphone Users Around The World
32GB Nexus 7 To Retail For £199 In The UK
We have been hearing a number of rumors that Google is getting ready to launch a 32GB version of their Nexus 7 tablet. The device is rumored to replace the existing 16GB model, which has been quite popular among users for its affordability and performance. Yesterday, the 32GB Nexus 7 appeared at an … [Read more...] about 32GB Nexus 7 To Retail For £199 In The UK
Microsoft Announces Xbox 360 Holiday Bundles 2012
Microsoft has announced their holiday bundles for their Xbox 360 console, and these new bundles are now available from a number of retailers in the US, which include Best Buy, Amazon, Target, and more. They are also offering a limited $50 off on certain Xbox consoles and bundles. These include the … [Read more...] about Microsoft Announces Xbox 360 Holiday Bundles 2012
Inside Google’s Data Centers (video)
If you have ever wondered what it's like inside one of Google's data centers, you might be interested to learn that Google has now created a website revealing what is behind those closed data center doors. As you might expect, Google is not that keen on letting people roam around inside its data … [Read more...] about Inside Google’s Data Centers (video)
Autodesk Magic Finger Transforms Any Surface Into A Touch Pad (video)
Engineers at Autodesk have this month unveiled a new device they have created that allows any surface to become a touchpad. The new Autodesk technology called Magic Finger is a small device that attaches to the end of your finger. The Autodesk Magic Finger is equipped with a micro camera and … [Read more...] about Autodesk Magic Finger Transforms Any Surface Into A Touch Pad (video)
EU Regulators Want Google To Improve Privacy Policy
Google has come under scrutiny from the European regulators when it simplified its privacy policy to cover a number of the services it offered. This move was intended to streamline user experience and make it easier for users to understand how their data was being used across various Google … [Read more...] about EU Regulators Want Google To Improve Privacy Policy
Cardboard Bike Nears Mass Production, Will Retail For $20 (video)
Some of our readers might remember the cardboard bike we featured here on Geeky Gadgets back in July of this year. Now in an interview with Reuters designer of the cardboard bike Izhar Gafni, from Israel has revealed that his new invention is very close to being ready for mass production. When the … [Read more...] about Cardboard Bike Nears Mass Production, Will Retail For $20 (video)
