It seems that the firmware update issued to the Sprint HTC EVO 4G earlier this month to enhance Sprint TV, Blockbuster, the Scan Now Widget, and the Swype keyboard, has caused more problems than it has fixed or enhanced according to owners who have been experiencing issues. Problems being reported … [Read more...] about Sprint HTC EVO 4G Suffers Firmware Upgrade Problems
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Hackers Claim Discovery Of PS3 Private Key
The team of hackers responsible for the Wii's Homebrew Channel, calling themselves fail0verflow, have explained in a presentation at the Chaos Communication Conference how they managed to get the PS3 to reveal its own private cryptography key. This breakthrough allows hackers to bypass the need to … [Read more...] about Hackers Claim Discovery Of PS3 Private Key
Nintendo World 2011 3DS Demo Event Playable Lineup Announced
With the Nintendo World 2011 3DS Demo Event just over a week away Nintendo has finally released details of the games that will be available to play at the event. Check them out after the jump. The Nintendo World 2011 3DS Demo runs from January 8th through January 10th and is the first chance for … [Read more...] about Nintendo World 2011 3DS Demo Event Playable Lineup Announced
Intel 310 mSATA SSD Provides 80GB In Credit Card Sized Drive
Intel has just unveiled its latest SSD creation, the Intel 310 mSATA SSD, which packs in 80GB worth of storage into a footprint measuring just 51mm x 30mm x 5mm. Not only has Intel combined the storage into a credit card-sized drive, but they have also managed to retain the X25-class performance, … [Read more...] about Intel 310 mSATA SSD Provides 80GB In Credit Card Sized Drive
World of Warcraft Kinect Hack Allows You To Use Gestures To Control Your Character (video)
We have featured a number of great Kinect hacks here on Geeky Gadgets since Microsoft launched its new motion controller, but this new Kinect hack created by the University of South California’s Institute for Creative Technologies is definitely one for all World of Warcraft players. The Kinect hack … [Read more...] about World of Warcraft Kinect Hack Allows You To Use Gestures To Control Your Character (video)
Behold The Thousand Core Processor
These days, every lab and company (IBM, Intel) with enough dough is striving for the ultimate in processing power. The geniuses at the University of Glasgow are no different. Their thousand core CPU prototype has just leaked in the press and has caused quite a stir. … [Read more...] about Behold The Thousand Core Processor
Skype Releases Details On Cause Of Last Weeks Outages
In a much appreciated explanation by Skype, CIO Lars Rabbe has discussed in detail the specific problems that occurred with Skypes service last week and caused the massive outages for so many customers. Rabbe explains that a cluster of support servers responsible for offline instant messaging … [Read more...] about Skype Releases Details On Cause Of Last Weeks Outages
Windows Phone 7 Marketplace Hits 5,000 Apps
It looks like Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 Marketplace has hit another milestone, as the Microsoft mobile app store now has a total of 5,000 applications, which isn't bad considering that it only launched two months ago. This brings the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace in line with the webOS store which … [Read more...] about Windows Phone 7 Marketplace Hits 5,000 Apps
HTC Thunderbolt 4G LTE Verizon Smartphone Revealed
The guys over at Droid Life have managed to get their hands on some photos of the new HTC Thunderbolt, which will be the first 4G LTE smartphone on Verizon. It is scheduled to be announced next week at CES 2011. As you can see from the photos, the HTC Thunderbolt looks exactly like the Desire HD, … [Read more...] about HTC Thunderbolt 4G LTE Verizon Smartphone Revealed
Samsung Galaxy S2 To Launch AT MWC 2011?
The Samsung Galaxy S smartphone has been a huge success for Samsung, and now it looks like they may be about to launch a new version early next year. According to Korean news site The Chosunilbo, the Samsung Galaxy S2 will be announced in February at the Mobile World Congress 2011, although there … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S2 To Launch AT MWC 2011?
Samsung NX11 Mirrorless Camera Announced
It seems that a range of manufacturers have decided to announce their gadgets just before CES 2011. Samsung has just announced the follow-up to the NX10 mirrorless camera, the NX11. The NX11 shares many of the features and specifications of the previous NX10. It is similar to the NX10 as it has a … [Read more...] about Samsung NX11 Mirrorless Camera Announced
Ubitus Demos Cloud Gaming On DOCOMO’s LTE Network
This week, Ubitus Inc. has demonstrated its new GameCloud solution on the LTE network during the launch event of NTT DOCOMO's LTE network. The Ubitus GameCloud system allows all major terminal devices with the ability to stream video to play any games from PC games to online 3D games and games on … [Read more...] about Ubitus Demos Cloud Gaming On DOCOMO’s LTE Network
