Google recently announced the latest version of their mobile OS at the Google I/O developer conference, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, and now Google has started rolling out the Android 4.1 update to the first device. The first handset to get the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update is the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, … [Read more...] about Galaxy Nexus Gets Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update
Kickstarter to Cross the Pond This Autumn
Ever since Kickstarter originally launched, it has only been available in the United States. This is because only recently did Amazon Payments move outside of the US and into the UK. Kickstarter has always been tied to Amazon Payments because the service allows Kickstarter to cancel and refund money … [Read more...] about Kickstarter to Cross the Pond This Autumn
GameStop Offers Nice Pre-Order Exclusives for Madden 13
Video game retailer GameStop has announced that it is now accepting pre-orders on Madden NFL 13. The game is set to launch on August 28, and if you pre-order at a GameStop location, you get some nice pre-order bonuses. The bonuses include two free playable characters. Those that pre-order will … [Read more...] about GameStop Offers Nice Pre-Order Exclusives for Madden 13
Google Nexus 7 Shipping Changed To 1-2 Weeks
It looks like we could be getting closer to the launch of Google's Nexus 7 tablet. When the device initially went up for pre-order, it was showing a shipping time of 3 to 4 weeks. This has now been changed today to 1-2 weeks, and the device is expected around the middle of July. As a reminder, the … [Read more...] about Google Nexus 7 Shipping Changed To 1-2 Weeks
Xbox Kinect PlayFit Launched In The US
Microsoft has announced that its Xbox Kinect PlayFit is launching in the US today. It is essentially a new fitness dashboard for your Xbox and Kinect, and it will be available as a free download over Xbox Live later today. Kinect PlayFit is a new fitness dashboard that aggregates and tracks the … [Read more...] about Xbox Kinect PlayFit Launched In The US
Motorola Atrix HD Hits AT&T July 15th
Last week we heard about the new Motorola Atrix HD, and now we have some pricing and a launch date for the handset. It will land on AT&T on the 15th of July and will be available for $99.99 when you sign up to a new two-year contract with the carrier. The Motorola Atrix HD comes with a 4.5-inch … [Read more...] about Motorola Atrix HD Hits AT&T July 15th
Sonarflow Spotify Companion iOS App Helps Find Music To Suit Your Taste
One of the tricky things with Spotify is finding new tracks that you don't now the name of, but might enjoy listening to from its 16 million strong library of tracks. A new iOS app has been created called Sonarflow which has been designed to help you with this, and sits over the top of your Spotify … [Read more...] about Sonarflow Spotify Companion iOS App Helps Find Music To Suit Your Taste
BlackBerry Curve 9310 Lands On Verizon July 12th
Verizon Wireless has announced that they will be offering the BlackBerry Curve 9310 on their network in the US, starting this Thursday, the 12th of July. The device will be available for $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate. The $49.99 price is contingent upon signing up for a new two-year contract … [Read more...] about BlackBerry Curve 9310 Lands On Verizon July 12th
iWatch Concept With Retina Display And FaceTime
We have featured a number of different concepts over the years for iWatches here on Geeky Gadgets, but this latest from Swedish designer Anders Kjellberg, adds a few extra bells and whistles. This iWatch is laden with features and includes FaceTime and a high-resolution Retina Display, making it … [Read more...] about iWatch Concept With Retina Display And FaceTime
Apple’s New iPad Lands In China 20th Of July
Apple has announced that its new iPad will go on sale in China on Friday the 20th of July. This news comes just a couple of weeks after Apple settled its lawsuit with Proview for $60 million in China over the iPad trademark. The settlement has paved the way for Apple to expand its market presence in … [Read more...] about Apple’s New iPad Lands In China 20th Of July
Valve’s Introduces Greenlight To Decide Which Games Will Be Released On Steam
Valve has introduced a new service called Greenlight today, which Valve has created to allow their community of gamers to decide which games should get released on Steam, Valve's games network. In a similar vein to the popular Kickstarter crowdfunding website, Greenlight empowers the gaming … [Read more...] about Valve’s Introduces Greenlight To Decide Which Games Will Be Released On Steam
Google To Pay $22.5 Million Fine For Safari Privacy Violation
According to a recent report by the WSJ, Google is getting ready to settle with the FTC over the privacy violation relating to Apple's Safari browser, and Google will end up paying a fine of around $22.5 million US dollars. The FTC had previously charged Google with violating users' privacy on … [Read more...] about Google To Pay $22.5 Million Fine For Safari Privacy Violation
