If you're a fan of SimCity but feel it's just not life-like enough, IBM has just launched its CityOne software at the IMPACT 2010 conference in Las Vegas today. CityOne is targeted at urban planners and students rather than casual gamers. The IBM CityOne software aims to help city planners improve … [Read more...] about IBM CityOne Real Life SimCity Planning Game
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Android Wii Controller App
A very interesting development app has been added to the Android Market place this week. The Wii Controller Demo app created by Ryan Frawley allows Android users to create Bluetooth connections between their Android phones and Wii remotes. You can then log input information onto the phone's … [Read more...] about Android Wii Controller App
Steam On Its Way to Linux?
Hot on the release of the Steam gaming client for Mac OS X, Phoronix has uncovered a number of Linux binaries that are currently being actively developed. Valve has yet to confirm publicly that a Linux Steam client is under development, even though they have not tried to hide or disguise the Linux … [Read more...] about Steam On Its Way to Linux?
Internet Explorer Use Drops Below 60 Percent
It seems that Microsoft's [MSFT] Internet Explorer browser, which used to be the most popular browser, is losing favor with web users, as its usage has dropped to below 60 percent of total browsers used. Back in 1999, Microsoft's Explorer browser moved ahead of Netscape to grab around 60 percent of … [Read more...] about Internet Explorer Use Drops Below 60 Percent
Apple May Change iPhone SDK To Avoid Antitrust Inquiry
Earlier today we told you that Apple [AAPL] may be the subject of an antitrust inquiry after they changed the developer agreement in the iPhone OS 4.0 SDK. This change essentially prevents developers from using third-party platforms, such as Adobe's compiler software, to create applications for the … [Read more...] about Apple May Change iPhone SDK To Avoid Antitrust Inquiry
Next Version Of webOS Coming Late May Or Early June
Last week was a good week for fans of Palm webOS as we heard that HP intends to buy Palm and invest heavily in their webOS operating system. This news has generated a lot of excitement and speculation about the future of webOS. Now, it looks like Palm is getting ready to release an update to their … [Read more...] about Next Version Of webOS Coming Late May Or Early June
Microsoft Kin One And Kin Two Coming May 13th, Pre-Order May 6th
The guys over at Slashphone have managed to find out some details about the launch of the new social networking smartphones from Microsoft, the Kin One and Kin Two. It looks like both models will go on sale on the 13th of May 2010 and they will be available to pre-order from the 6th of May 2010, as … [Read more...] about Microsoft Kin One And Kin Two Coming May 13th, Pre-Order May 6th
ioSafe Squadron Disater Proof Internal Hard Drive
We have reviewed one of ioSafe's external disaster-proof hard drives before on Geeky Gadgets. Now, they have a new version available, although this one is designed to be placed inside your PC, the ioSafe Squadron. The ioSafe Squadron is fireproof up to 1400 degrees Fahrenheit for up to fifteen … [Read more...] about ioSafe Squadron Disater Proof Internal Hard Drive
T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide Gets Official
T-Mobile and HTC have officially announced the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide, which will run the latest version of Google's Android platform, Android 2.1. This announcement marks a significant step forward in the evolution of Android smartphones, offering users a blend of advanced features and … [Read more...] about T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide Gets Official
Apple To Face Antitrust Enquiry Over iPhone App Development?
Apple [AAPL] changed its iPhone developer agreement last month, which removed the ability for iPhone application developers to develop their applications using third-party software like Adobe's iPhone Compiler. Now it seems that Apple may be about to face an antitrust inquiry over the changes to … [Read more...] about Apple To Face Antitrust Enquiry Over iPhone App Development?
2011 Audi R8 GT
If the Audi R8 supercar wasn't fast enough for you, then check out the 2011 Audi R8 GT, which has gone on a bit of a diet and had its engine beefed up. The 2011 Audi R8 GT now boasts the same power as the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560, with a massive 560 HP and 398 lb-ft of torque. This significant … [Read more...] about 2011 Audi R8 GT
Opera Acquires FastMail
In a move to develop its own e-mail client and generate a wider market, Opera has acquired the Australian e-mail company FastMail.fm. FastMail.fm was launched over 10 years ago by Jeremy Howard with a school friend Rob Mueller who said: "In an increasingly competitive market, we believe we need to … [Read more...] about Opera Acquires FastMail
