Microsoft hasn't had much luck with tablets this year, with other operating systems becoming hugely popular in the tablet arena, like the iPad with Apple's iOS and a range of Android-based tablets. Now it seems that Microsoft may be working on a new Windows-based tablet OS, which is meant to be … [Read more...] about Microsoft Working On A Windows Tablet OS?
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HTC Desire HD Headed To Saudi Arabia
HTC has announced that the HTC Desire HD is headed to Saudi Arabia, although HTC are yet to announce when the Desire HD will be available and how much it will retail for in Saudi. The HTC Desire HD features a 4.3 inch WVGA touchscreen display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, processing comes … [Read more...] about HTC Desire HD Headed To Saudi Arabia
Sony Ericsson PlayStation Phone To Be Called The Xperia Play?
We have been hearing quite a lot about the new Sony Ericsson PlayStation phone over the last couple of weeks, including some photos and videos, as well as some rumors that it is scheduled to launch in March 2011. Now it seems that the PlayStation Phone may end up being called the Xperia Play, as … [Read more...] about Sony Ericsson PlayStation Phone To Be Called The Xperia Play?
Microsoft Kinect Hacked To Teach Sign Language
We have featured quite a few different Microsoft Kinect hacks here at Geeky Gadgets, like the awesome Minority Report Kinect hack, but the latest one looks like it might be one of the most useful Kinect hacks we have seen so far. Researchers at Georgia Tech College of Computing are working on a … [Read more...] about Microsoft Kinect Hacked To Teach Sign Language
Electric Sports Plane Inspires The Little Kid Inside You
History was made in Whitmann Regional Airport, Wisconsin, earlier this month. Of course the kind of history made may never enter the books, but it still deserves to be written about because of the airplane involved. On gray December morning (December 3 to be specific) a yellow N270DC Waiex kit … [Read more...] about Electric Sports Plane Inspires The Little Kid Inside You
Microsoft Sells 1.5 Million Windows Phone 7 Devices In Six Weeks
Many people have been wondering how many Windows Phone 7 smartphones have been sold since they went on sale, Microsoft has finally released some information. In the first six weeks since Windows Phone 7 devices went on sale, there have been a total of 1.5 million Windows Phone 7 smartphones sold, … [Read more...] about Microsoft Sells 1.5 Million Windows Phone 7 Devices In Six Weeks
New Apple TV To Hit One Million Sales This Week
Apple has just announced that the new Apple TV is on target to hit one million sales this week, which is not bad considering that the Apple TV was released in September, and it is obviously selling more units than the original Apple TV. A lot of that is probably due to the much lower price point of … [Read more...] about New Apple TV To Hit One Million Sales This Week
Toshiba Biblio Leaf Solar Powered eReader
Toshiba and KDDI have unveiled the world's first solar-powered eReader, The Toshiba Biblio Leaf, which features a built-in solar panel that can be used to recharge the Biblio. This innovative device is a significant step forward in the realm of eReaders, combining eco-friendly technology with … [Read more...] about Toshiba Biblio Leaf Solar Powered eReader
Apple Removes WikiLeaks App From App Store
About a week ago, an unofficial WikiLeaks app appeared in the iPhone App Store. The app was available for $1.99 and it gave users access to information from the WikiLeaks website. This development was quite surprising to many, given the controversial nature of WikiLeaks and its history of publishing … [Read more...] about Apple Removes WikiLeaks App From App Store
Apple Mac App Store To Replace Mac OS X Downloads
With the launch of the Mac App Store due on January the 6th 2011, many people may have been wondering what would be happening with Apple's Mac OS X downloads page, where you can download selected software for your Mac. Apple has announced that they will be closing down the Mac OS X downloads … [Read more...] about Apple Mac App Store To Replace Mac OS X Downloads
Google Wants You To Root Your Android Smartphone
Google has just posted an article on their Android Developers Blog, called 'It's not rooting, its openness, the article was posted by Nick Kralevich who is an engineer with the Android security team. The article was posted in response to an article published by Engadget, about the Nexus S being … [Read more...] about Google Wants You To Root Your Android Smartphone
Google Extends Free Gmail Voice Calls Through 2011
Google has announced that it will be extending its free voice calls in Gmail through 2011. The service is only available in the US and Canada at the moment. Google announced the free calls through Gmail earlier this year, and at the time they said that the free calls would continue until the end of … [Read more...] about Google Extends Free Gmail Voice Calls Through 2011
