It looks like Asus is about to launch another tablet, and they have released some preview images of the new tablet which is going to be officially unveiled at Computex 2011. Unfortunately, there really aren't any specifications on this new tablet as yet, all we have is some teaser photos which you … [Read more...] about Asus Previews New Tablet
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PSN Outages The Real Costs : Infographic
Here on Geeky Gadgets, we have covered the ups and downs (mainly downs) of the Sony's PSN network over the last month since April 19th when the first outages were reported. Since then, there have been many twists and turns in the Sony story, which even now isn't finished. If you have been one of … [Read more...] about PSN Outages The Real Costs : Infographic
Shell Has A Huge Plan For The Future
Really huge. As in the largest floating vessel on Earth and in all history. To cut costs and be more efficient in its operations, Shell are building a huge floating rig off the coast of Australia to tap into Down Under's massive LNG reserves. Dubbed the Prelude FLNG (Floating Liquid Natural Gas), … [Read more...] about Shell Has A Huge Plan For The Future
When Our Blood Becomes Our Fuel
This comes off as particularly horrid sci-fi flick in the making. Thanks to our slowly becoming cyborgs (the Singularity is the new Judgement Day), engineers are now developing a wonderful device that's the equivalent of a powerplant for our surgical alterations. Think of artificial hearts or … [Read more...] about When Our Blood Becomes Our Fuel
Google Mobile Maps Gets Updated, New Features Added
Google has recently updated their Google Maps for mobile devices, introducing a range of new features that enhance the user experience. These new features are available in browsers on Android smartphones and tablets, as well as Apple's iOS devices. This update brings the mobile version of Google … [Read more...] about Google Mobile Maps Gets Updated, New Features Added
Foxconn Factory Explosion Kills Two People
We usually take a lighter tone in our approach to news, but this one item deserves a rather more sober report. A Chengdu factory operated by Foxconn, a manufacturer of components for most major consumer electronics companies including Apple, Microsoft, and Nintendo, has been the scene of an … [Read more...] about Foxconn Factory Explosion Kills Two People
MeeGo Tablet & Netbook Edition Gets 1.2 Update
The Honeycomb 3.1 update has everyone in an updating mood and there's no reason why it shouldn't do the same for zombie operating systems that just don't know when to lie down and give up. We're not entirely sure why Intel is bent on maintaining the pretense that this thing is any kind of … [Read more...] about MeeGo Tablet & Netbook Edition Gets 1.2 Update
Dragon Age 3 Confirmed By Twitter Call For Environment Artists
We knew it was coming eventually, but now we know-know and that's twice as good. The announcement broke on Twitter because where else was it going to? The tweet belonged to BioWare creative lead and namesake of Grey Warden King of Ferelden (at least the way we played Dragon Age) Alistair McNally and … [Read more...] about Dragon Age 3 Confirmed By Twitter Call For Environment Artists
Free Mortal Kombat Multiplayer Weekend While PS Store Is Down
Mortal Kombat isn't a franchise that counts generosity and good will towards men among its core values, but that may be about to change. Meet the kinder, gentler Mortal Kombat that lets you play even without a "Kombat Pass" for the duration of the PlayStation Store outage. Just a little … [Read more...] about Free Mortal Kombat Multiplayer Weekend While PS Store Is Down
Austrian Bloke Gets Life Like Bionic Hand
After a grueling lightsaber duel with a Sith Lord who turned out to be his dad, the Austrian youth lost his right hand. Thank the force it's now been replaced. Okay, okay, so that opening bit was total stinking bollocks. The Austrian youth is a transplanted ex-Yugoslav who goes by the name "Milo" … [Read more...] about Austrian Bloke Gets Life Like Bionic Hand
iPlayboy Hits iPad for $8 Monthly
If your collection of Playboy mags is getting too large to fit under the mattress, but you can't do without the articles you need iPlayboy. iPlayboy is a version of the magazine that is specifically for the iPad. It's not an app so it was able to skirt the no porn rules of the App … [Read more...] about iPlayboy Hits iPad for $8 Monthly
HP TouchPad 32GB to land at Wal-Mart for $599
If you are a big tablet fan and have been waiting for something different from the Android tablets and the iPad to hit, the HP TouchPad may be for you. Back in March, we mentioned that the 32GB version would sell for $599 when it landed this month. That price has been confirmed. A photo of the … [Read more...] about HP TouchPad 32GB to land at Wal-Mart for $599
