Meego, the Linux-based open source mobile OS that was announced at Mobile World Congress 2010 by Intel and Nokia, is aiming to merge the efforts of Intel on Moblin and of Nokia on Maemo into one project. This collaboration is designed to leverage the strengths of both companies to create a versatile … [Read more...] about MeeGo Smartphone Interface Nokia Style
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Google Android Smartphones More Popular Than Apple’s iPhone?
Yesterday we told you that Android's market share was up around 886 percent year on year according to analysts, now another analyst, Nielsen, is claiming that Android smartphones are outselling the Apple iPhone. Nielsen is reporting that Android smartphones made up 27 percent of all smartphone … [Read more...] about Google Android Smartphones More Popular Than Apple’s iPhone?
OQO Model O3 UMPC
OQO went out of business back in 2009 and stopped making UMPCs. However, it now seems that they are preparing to launch a new model, the OQO Model O3 UMPC. The OQO Model O3 has been spotted on their Chinese website, and it looks like it will come with Windows 7. Interestingly, it appears that the … [Read more...] about OQO Model O3 UMPC
Telenoid R1 Telepresence Robot
We have featured quite a few different robots here at Geeky Gadgets, some cool and some creepy. I think this one falls into the latter category, the Telenoid R1 Telepresence Robot. The Telenoid R1 Telepresence Robot is from designer Hiroshi Ishiguro from Japan. Weighing in at 11 lbs, this robot is … [Read more...] about Telenoid R1 Telepresence Robot
Does Jailbreaking Your iPhone 4 Improve Its Features?
Jailbreaking the iPhone is no longer illegal thanks to the changes in the DMCA, although Apple doesn't encourage you to do so and it says it voids your iPhone warranty. With the recent release of JailbreakMe, jailbreaking your iPhone couldn't be easier, but will doing so make your iPhone a better … [Read more...] about Does Jailbreaking Your iPhone 4 Improve Its Features?
Android Market Share Up 886 Percent Year On Year
According to , who have been tracking US and global smartphone trends, Android sales have risen 886 percent in Q2 of 2010 over Q2 of 2009, which according to Canalys gives Android the number one market share for smartphones with 24 percent. It seems that RIM is number two with 32 percent and Apple … [Read more...] about Android Market Share Up 886 Percent Year On Year
Mac Microsoft Office 2011 Shipping Date and Prices
Microsoft has finally released a shipping date and prices for the highly anticipated release of the Mac Office 2011 software that will include a full Outlook client for the Mac OS, that has long been a missing component. … [Read more...] about Mac Microsoft Office 2011 Shipping Date and Prices
New Amazon Kindle Sold Out Until September
Amazon only announced the third generation Kindle last week, and started selling it, now it seems that this new lower priced Kindle has been extremely popular as it is now sold out until September. Both the WiFi and 3G models of the new Amazon Kindle are now 'temporarily sold out' and it seems that … [Read more...] about New Amazon Kindle Sold Out Until September
Users Spend 23 Percent of Their Online Time Social Networking
New Internet statistics published by Nielsen Internet research for June show that online users are now spending 23% of their Internet time browsing social networks such as Twitter and Facebook. With less time being spent checking e-mail, reading news sites or viewing traditional online portals such … [Read more...] about Users Spend 23 Percent of Their Online Time Social Networking
Windows Phone 7 Release Dates, November For US, October For Europe
We have been hearing quite a bit recently about Microsoft's [MSFT] new Windows Phone 7. We have seen a few handsets, like the leaked HTC one, and we have heard that Microsoft would be releasing Windows Phone 7 smartphones sometime in November of 2010. Now it seems that Windows Phone 7 will be … [Read more...] about Windows Phone 7 Release Dates, November For US, October For Europe
NASA Robonaut 2 Will Tweet Mission Updates
Adding a few more tweets to the 20 Billion already going through Twitter. The new NASA Robonaut 2 will tweet back mission updates from the International Space Station to its own Twitter account. @AstroRobonaut Check out the NASA Robonaut 2 video after the jump. Robonaut 2 (R2) is a … [Read more...] about NASA Robonaut 2 Will Tweet Mission Updates
Credit Cards To be Replaced By AT&T And Verizon Smartphones?
It seems like smartphones will have another use if AT&T and Verizon have anything to do with it. The two mobile carriers have teamed up and intend to bring smartphones to the market that will replace your credit card. AT&T and Verizon are working together for a new payment method using … [Read more...] about Credit Cards To be Replaced By AT&T And Verizon Smartphones?
