We have featured a number of wacky uses and hacks for Microsoft's Kinect motion controller here on Geeky Gadgets. But one innovative music group has taken it a step further by using the Kinect to create a music video complete with anaglyphic 3D. This allows you to see extra features whilst wearing a … [Read more...] about Innovative Kinect 3D Moullinex – Catalina Music Video
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Nokia Windows Phone 7 Annoucement Coming Tomorrow?
It has been an interesting week for Nokia. First, we had Nokia's CEO Stephen Elop say that the company was 'standing on a burning platform', then we heard that the first Meego Nokia device had been cancelled. So where does this leave Nokia? We have heard that the company will release at least one … [Read more...] about Nokia Windows Phone 7 Annoucement Coming Tomorrow?
Skype Upgrade Allows iPhone And TV’s To Videocall Each Other
Skype has just rolled out a new update to its software on iOS devices which has been designed to expand the video calling compatibility of all iOS devices. This update significantly increases the range of Skype clients and devices you can now connect to by adding the h.264 compatibility necessary to … [Read more...] about Skype Upgrade Allows iPhone And TV’s To Videocall Each Other
HP’s webOS Coming To PCs
As well as launching their new webOS based tablet, the HP TouchPad, and two webOS based smartphones, the HP Veer and the HP Pre3, it looks like HP will be bringing their webOS operating system to another platform, the PC. HP also announced that they will start shipping PCs and laptops with webOS … [Read more...] about HP’s webOS Coming To PCs
Massive Curved Multi-Touch Screen (video)
The University of Groningen has created an impressive and massive screen, incorporating touch detection technology using six Optitrack v120 slim cameras. These cameras are particularly effective due to their sensitivity to infrared light. To complement the cameras, the system employs 16 inexpensive … [Read more...] about Massive Curved Multi-Touch Screen (video)
Windows 7 SP1 Coming 22nd Of February
It looks like the first service pack for Microsoft's Windows 7 OS is due to launch on the 22nd of February 2011. Windows 7 SP1, although this is yet to be confirmed by Microsoft. The update will be available for Windows 7 users and also Windows Server 2008 R2 users, and the downloads should be … [Read more...] about Windows 7 SP1 Coming 22nd Of February
iPhone Passwords Can Be Stolen In Less Than 6 Minutes (video)
Researches have discovered a method to extract passwords from an iPhone's keychain in less than 6 minutes. Even if the front of the device is locked down, the user's secret passcode is not needed, as the protection provided by the passcode is bypassed by the system. The team from Fraunhofer … [Read more...] about iPhone Passwords Can Be Stolen In Less Than 6 Minutes (video)
HP Hires Former Apple Executive For webOS
HP recently announced its new range of webOS devices which include the new HP TouchPad Tablet, HP Pre3 smartphone and HP Veer smartphone, and now they have hired a former Apple and Lucasfilm executive, Richard Kerris. Richard Kerris will join HP as VP of Worldwide Developer Relations for webOS, and … [Read more...] about HP Hires Former Apple Executive For webOS
New Kindle App Announced For webOS
Amazon has today announced that it will be launching a webOS version of its Kindle App tailored for the new HP TouchPad. This exciting development means that users of the HP TouchPad will soon be able to enjoy the extensive library of Kindle books directly on their device. Like all Kindle apps, … [Read more...] about New Kindle App Announced For webOS
Twitter 2.0 For Android Gets Previewed (Video)
It looks like Twitter is working on a new version of their app for Google's Android devices, and as you will see in the video below, this unreleased version of Twitter for Android has had a new user interface design. Some of the new features in Twitter 2.0 for Android include the ability to easily … [Read more...] about Twitter 2.0 For Android Gets Previewed (Video)
Starbucks Mobile Phone Payments System Reveals Major Flaw
Unfortunately, the new mobile payment system introduced by Starbucks last month has a major flaw that can allow others access to use your account. The flaw has been reported by an unnamed Starbucks user who discovered that taking a photo of the barcode screen on someone else's mobile phone then … [Read more...] about Starbucks Mobile Phone Payments System Reveals Major Flaw
Apple TV Gaming Found In iOS 4.3 Beta
The Apple TV has become quite popular since it was launched, but there are a couple of things many Apple TV users would like to see added to the platform. As the Apple TV runs on Apple's iOS, it would be possible for Apple to add the ability to run iOS apps on the Apple TV. This would bring a lot … [Read more...] about Apple TV Gaming Found In iOS 4.3 Beta
