Sky has announced a new service for their Now TV online TV streaming service designed for children called Kids Pass. The new Kids Pass for Now TV will give you access to six live TV channels for Kids TV and also episodes and box sets on demand, this will include content from Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, … [Read more...] about Sky Now TV Gets Kids Pass For £2.99 A Month
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Microsoft Xbox At E3 2016 Details Announced
Those of you that are planning to visit the E3 2016 games conference, might be interested to know that Microsoft has today released more details about the planned Xbox at E3 2016 events and Media Briefing that will take place on June 13th at 9.30am PDT. Microsoft has announced that this year they … [Read more...] about Microsoft Xbox At E3 2016 Details Announced
Judge Overturns WhatsApp Ban in Brazil
On Monday WhatsApp was blocked in Brazil for 72 hours after a judge ruled that WhatsApp should provide details on conversations on the messaging service to authorities in a criminal case. The company explained that they were unable to do this as the information was encrypted and now another Judge … [Read more...] about Judge Overturns WhatsApp Ban in Brazil
T-Mobile Launches Chrome Extension That Turns AT&T Into The DeATTh Star
As it is Star Wars day, US mobile carrier T-Mobile has decided to have a go at their rival AT&T with a new Chrome extension that turns any reference of AT&T into The DeATTh Star. The Chrome extension will replace every reference to AT&T with The DeATTh Star, you can see more details … [Read more...] about T-Mobile Launches Chrome Extension That Turns AT&T Into The DeATTh Star
LG Develops Fingerprint Scanner Under Smartphone Display
The majority of fingerprint scanners on smartphones are placed under a button like the home button and now LG has developed a new fingerprint scanner for smartphones that is located under the handsets display. According to LG this will allow manufacturers to enhance the design of their device as … [Read more...] about LG Develops Fingerprint Scanner Under Smartphone Display
Oculus Rift Demonstrations Available At 48 Best Buys Later This Week (video)
Oculus has this week announced an exciting initiative to bring virtual reality (VR) to the masses by installing Oculus Rift demonstrations in 48 Best Buy stores throughout the US. This move aims to make the cutting-edge VR technology accessible to a broader audience, allowing those interested to … [Read more...] about Oculus Rift Demonstrations Available At 48 Best Buys Later This Week (video)
WhatsApp Is Blocked In Brazil For 72 Hours
Popular messaging app WhatsApp has been blocked in Brazil for 72 hours, a judge from Brazil has ordered the mobile carriers in the country to block the app. Judge Marcel Motalvao has ordered the company to hand over messages which are related to a drug investigation, although WhatsApp says that it … [Read more...] about WhatsApp Is Blocked In Brazil For 72 Hours
HTC Rumored To Launch a SmartWatch in the Week of June 6th
We've heard a handful of rumors over the past few months about the existence of a smartwatch from the Taiwanese company, HTC. Recently, the popular Twitter leaker @evleaks revealed that the much awaited smartwatch from HTC will launch in the week of June 6th. … [Read more...] about HTC Rumored To Launch a SmartWatch in the Week of June 6th
Sky Q First Impressions, Hands On With Sky’s New TV
Sky Q is Sky's latest TV service and the company has released a new set top box and companion boxes that can bring Sky's TV content to every room of your house. We have been testing out Sky Q here at Geeky Gadgets for just over a week, so we thought it was about time to let you know our first … [Read more...] about Sky Q First Impressions, Hands On With Sky’s New TV
Movidius Fathom Neural Compute USB Stick Unveiled (video)
Movidius has this week unveiled its new Fathom Neural Compute USB Stick which has been created to provide an easy way to add low-power machine vision technology to your project. The Movidius USB Stick is a the world's first discrete deep learning accelerator and takes the form of a standalone … [Read more...] about Movidius Fathom Neural Compute USB Stick Unveiled (video)
Official Windows 10 Mobile Instagram App Launches
Microsoft has this week finally launched an official Windows 10 mobile Instagram application which is now free to download and install on your Windows Mobile devices. The official Windows 10 mobile Instagram app has been a long time coming but is now available for those out of the 400 million … [Read more...] about Official Windows 10 Mobile Instagram App Launches
Colin Furze Has Created A Hoverbike (Video)
We have featured many of Colin Furze's crazy inventions on Geeky Gadgets, although I think his latest invention must be his craziest to date: a homemade hoverbike. His homemade hoverbike doesn't have any steering and there are no brakes, although it does actually fly. Have a look at the video … [Read more...] about Colin Furze Has Created A Hoverbike (Video)
