An error by printing firm RR Donnelley, who mistakenly published Google's third-quarter results early, has wiped $19bn off the value of Google, seeing Google's shares plummet a massive 9 percent before trade was suspended, yesterday. Trading in Google shares was suspended for 2.5 hours after … [Read more...] about Google Lose $19bn In Value After Results Error Causes Shares To Be Suspended
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Huawei Ascend W1 Windows Phone 8 Press Shot Leaked
We have already seen a photo of the new Windows Phone 8 handset from Huawei, the Ascend W1, and now we have a press shot of the device which was posted to Twitter by @evleaks. @evleaks has been responsible for leaking a number of different smartphones over the last couple of months. What we heard … [Read more...] about Huawei Ascend W1 Windows Phone 8 Press Shot Leaked
Google And Samsung Announce New $250 Chromebook
Google and Samsung have announced a new Chromebook laptop, and it comes with some impressive specifications for the price. The new Google Chromebook will retail for $249, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious consumers looking for a reliable and efficient laptop. The $249 Google … [Read more...] about Google And Samsung Announce New $250 Chromebook
Verizon Sold 3.1 Million iPhones In Quarter Three
US mobile carrier Verizon Wireless has released its latest financial results for the third quarter of 2012, and they also announced that they sold a total of 3.1 million iPhones in the same quarter. We also got to find out how many of Apple's new iPhone 5 were sold by Verizon in the third quarter. … [Read more...] about Verizon Sold 3.1 Million iPhones In Quarter Three
Delta Six Controller Hits Kickstarter (video)
Some of our readers might remember the very unique rifle-styled games controller called the Delta Six which we featured here on Geeky Gadgets at the beginning of this month. Now the Delta Six first-person-shooter (FPS) controller has landed on Kickstarter looking to raise enough pledges to help it … [Read more...] about Delta Six Controller Hits Kickstarter (video)
Unmonday 4.3L Independent Ceramic Airplay Speaker (video)
**Update: Unmonday, has announced that even though their Kickstarter campaign didn't raise the required funding, they have received approximately one million dollars from a private investor to go into full production of the Unmonday 4.3L, an independent Airplay speaker. We will keep you updated as … [Read more...] about Unmonday 4.3L Independent Ceramic Airplay Speaker (video)
Three UK Releases Samsung Galaxy S III Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update
Owners of the new Samsung Galaxy S III on the UK's Three network will be pleased to know that the carrier has announced that the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update is now available for the handset. The update should be available as an OTA (Over-The-Air) update for your handset as of now, and you should … [Read more...] about Three UK Releases Samsung Galaxy S III Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update
Asus Padfone 2 Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update Coming In November
This week, Asus announced their latest Android smartphone, the Asus Padfone 2. The device comes with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, although Asus has stated that it will receive the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update in the future. Now, it appears that Asus will be releasing the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean … [Read more...] about Asus Padfone 2 Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update Coming In November
Battlefield 3: Aftermath Official Trailer And Launch Dates Released (video)
EA has today released a new official trailer for its upcoming Battlefield 3: Aftermath DLC, which will be arriving at the end of next month through December. Battlefield 3: Aftermath is set in the streets and surrounding villages of a post-earthquake Tehran and will provide gamers with 4 new urban … [Read more...] about Battlefield 3: Aftermath Official Trailer And Launch Dates Released (video)
Apple Granted Passbook Trademark
Apple recently launched their new Passbook app in iOS 6. The app lets you store things like plane and concert tickets and also lets you make payments with compatible applications like Starbucks. Apple is rumored to be taking Passbook payments in their retail stores in the future. Apple filed for … [Read more...] about Apple Granted Passbook Trademark
HTC Nexus 5 Will Be Another New Google Handset (Rumor)
We have been hearing rumors that Google's next Nexus smartphone will either be from LG or Samsung, and then yesterday we heard that Google may be releasing multiple Nexus devices from different manufacturers. LG's Nexus handset is rumored to be called the LG Nexus 4, and now according to a recent … [Read more...] about HTC Nexus 5 Will Be Another New Google Handset (Rumor)
Wii U Call of Duty Black Ops 2 Will Launch Without Elite Support
Gamers who will be purchasing a Nintendo Wii U when it launches next month, and were hoping to enjoy the new Call of Duty Black Ops 2 game which will also be launching very shortly on November 13th, 2012, might be a little disappointed to learn that when Call of Duty Black Ops 2 is launched for the … [Read more...] about Wii U Call of Duty Black Ops 2 Will Launch Without Elite Support
