TeleNav has this week unveiled their new browser-based HTML5 GPS system. The new voice-guided, turn-by-turn GPS navigation system is the world's first browser-based HTML5 service. The new service has been created by TeleNav to enable mobile website developers the ability to add fully functional GPS … [Read more...] about TeleNav Unveils Worlds First Browser-Based HTML5, Voice-Guided GPS Navigation Service
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iTunes Match Rolls Out Internationally, Then Gets Pulled
It looks like someone at Apple decided to release iTunes Match to international customers outside the US, as a number of users in the UK, Australia, NZ, and Europe were able to subscribe to the service. Although it would appear that Apple has rolled out iTunes Match earlier than they had intended, … [Read more...] about iTunes Match Rolls Out Internationally, Then Gets Pulled
FLEx Lighting LED Film, Brings Light To E Ink Devices (video)
One of the main problems regarding ebook readers that use E Ink technology for their displays is the need for an external light source to read in low light conditions. In the past, this has been addressed by incorporating lights into cases and external attachments. However, FLEx Lighting has now … [Read more...] about FLEx Lighting LED Film, Brings Light To E Ink Devices (video)
Nokia Lumia 710 For T-Mobile Gets Official
Nokia has announced its first Windows Phone smartphone for the US, the Nokia Lumia 710, which will be available with US mobile carrier T-Mobile on the 11th of January 2012. The T-Mobile Lumia 710 will come with HSPA 14.4, which means that the device is one of the first 4G Windows Phone smartphones … [Read more...] about Nokia Lumia 710 For T-Mobile Gets Official
LG Prada 3.0 Android Smartphone Gets Official
Earlier we showed you some leaked photos of the new LG Prada 3.0 smartphone. The device is now official, and we have the full specifications, which include a 4.3-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. The LG Prada 3.0 features a dual-core 1GHz processor and comes with 8GB … [Read more...] about LG Prada 3.0 Android Smartphone Gets Official
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Lands On Verizon Today For $299.99
It is finally official, Verizon has announced that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus will be available on Verizon Wireless from today, the 15th of December, for $299.99 when you sign up to a new two-year agreement. As a reminder, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus comes with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and it … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Nexus Lands On Verizon Today For $299.99
Gigantic Stratolaunch Plane Could Replace Shuttle Program In Near Future (Video)
The magic word here is 'could' as three prominent (and very rich) investors team up for the ultimate nerd dream: building a giant plane. Hold on, because by 'giant plane' is meant an aircraft so huge, it will take a 12,000 foot runway to take off. That's the Stratolaunch, a beast of a delivery … [Read more...] about Gigantic Stratolaunch Plane Could Replace Shuttle Program In Near Future (Video)
Nokia Lumia 900 Coming In February 2012?
The other day we found out some more details including some specifications on the yet to be announced Nokia Lumia 900 Windows Phone smartphone, and now it would appear that the device may launch in February 2012. According to the guys over at Engadget, it looks like the end of February could be the … [Read more...] about Nokia Lumia 900 Coming In February 2012?
Samsung Galaxy S II Ice Cream Sandwich Build Leaked (Video)
We have already seen a ported version of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich running on the Samsung Galaxy S II, and now it would appear that an early build of Ice Cream Sandwich along with Samsung's TouchWiz UI has been leaked. You can see it in action in the video below, and it gives us an idea of … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S II Ice Cream Sandwich Build Leaked (Video)
Facebook Stores 1,222 PDF Files On A Single User (video)
Have you ever wondered just how much information Facebook has stored about you and your online activities? Facebook user Max Schrems of Vienna was intrigued to know, and requested Facebook send him everything that the company stored about him. All Europeans have a right to do this, because Facebook … [Read more...] about Facebook Stores 1,222 PDF Files On A Single User (video)
Sony To Show Of New Xperia Smartphones At CES 2012
We have already seen some leaked photos of some of Sony Ericsson's new Xperia smartphones, including the new Xperia Arc HD, and now Sony Ericsson has confirmed that they will launch some new Xperia devices at CES 2012 in January. Anticipation for CES 2012 The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is … [Read more...] about Sony To Show Of New Xperia Smartphones At CES 2012
Sony Reveals How Their Projection Mapped PlayStation Store Adverts Were Created (video)
You might remember the Sony PlayStation Store adverts we featured here on Geeky Gadgets earlier this month. These adverts were particularly notable because they were created with no post-production, a feat that is quite rare in today's digital age. The three adverts used projection mapping, with … [Read more...] about Sony Reveals How Their Projection Mapped PlayStation Store Adverts Were Created (video)
