Google [GOOG] is launching a new application for Google Android enabled smartphones, called Google Maps Navigation, the best part about this new application, it is free, and it features turn by turn navigation, like many of the highly priced paid apps currently available on the Apple iPhone. … [Read more...] about Google Maps Navigation
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Motorola Droid Coming To Verizon November 6th
Verizon has just confirmed that the new Motorola Droid will be available from November the 6th, it is going to cost $199 with a contract after various rebates. They have also confirmed that 'Droid' will be a family of phones, so we can expect to see new models as well, although they have mentioned … [Read more...] about Motorola Droid Coming To Verizon November 6th
Dell XT2 XFR Multi-Touch Rugged Tablet PC
Dell has added a new tablet PC to its range with the launch of the Dell XT2 XFR Multi-Touch Rugged Tablet PC. The Dell XT2 XFR features a 12.1 inch multi-touch touchscreen, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and up to 5GB of RAM. It also comes with a range of hot-swappable modules that add a 3G modem, … [Read more...] about Dell XT2 XFR Multi-Touch Rugged Tablet PC
Revo Heritage
Revo has added a new digital radio to its range with the launch of the Revo Heritage. The Revo Heritage features a retro design and has a DAB and DAB+ digital tuner, as well as built-in WiFi and a wired LAN connection for easy access to Internet radio stations. Advanced Streaming … [Read more...] about Revo Heritage
Elecom Magnetic Card Reader
We have seen tons of different memory card readers here at Geeky Gadgets, the latest one from the guys over at Elecom, looks like it might be one of the most useful we have seen, the Elecom Magnetic Card Reader. Rather than placing it on your desk, it comes with a magnetic backing which lets you … [Read more...] about Elecom Magnetic Card Reader
InPulse BlackBerry Smartwatch Gets Official
Some of our readers will remember the InPulse BlackBerry smartwatch that we featured on the site the other week. It has now officially been launched and is available to pre-order. The InPulse BlackBerry Smartwatch is designed to be used with your BlackBerry, and it will let you see your messages, … [Read more...] about InPulse BlackBerry Smartwatch Gets Official
ROPID The Running, Jumping Robot
ROPID is a cool looking robot designed and developed by Tomotaka Takahashi of Robo Garage at Kyoto University. Standing at 38 cm tall and weighing in at 1,600g, ROPID is a marvel of modern robotics engineering. This fun-looking robot is not just a static figure; it is capable of running and even … [Read more...] about ROPID The Running, Jumping Robot
Palm Pixi Coming To Sprint November 15th
Sprint has confirmed that the Palm Pixie will be available from the 15th of November, for $99.99 with a contract, after mail-in rebates, which seems a little expensive to us considering the Palm Pre is $150. The Palm Pixie is Palm’s second mobile phone to run Palm’s new webOS, and it is a candy bar … [Read more...] about Palm Pixi Coming To Sprint November 15th
Google Android 2.0 Gets Official
Google [GOOG] has officially announced the latest version of its Android OS, Google Android 2.0 (Eclair), which we told you about previously. Google Android 2.0 has a range of new features, which include new developer API's for sync, and also includes multiple account support for Google Accounts … [Read more...] about Google Android 2.0 Gets Official
Intel SATA SSD Firmware Update Tool
Intel's enterprise-grade range of solid-state hard disk drives has received an important firmware upgrade, which now adds support for the "Trim" feature on Windows 7. Trim, as well as increasing the speed of data transfer, will also cut down on the amount of data to be deleted, increasing the SSD’s … [Read more...] about Intel SATA SSD Firmware Update Tool
PETMAN Prototype
Boston Dynamics have just released footage of their new biped robot PETMAN. This innovative robot is designed to balance itself and move freely, performing a variety of movements such as walking, crawling, and other complex actions. PETMAN represents a significant advancement in robotics, showcasing … [Read more...] about PETMAN Prototype
Google Social Search Encorporates Twitter
After announcing last week at the Web 2.0 summit in San Francisco that Google would be adding Twitter to its Google Social Search, you can now use the social networking search tool to trawl through “tweets” as part of its search results. Google Social Search essentially pulls its information from … [Read more...] about Google Social Search Encorporates Twitter
