Just a week after Google unveiled their new Nexus 7 tablet at their annual Google I/O developer conference, iFixit wasted no time applying their screwdriver to the Google Nexus 7 tablet, which is available for under $200 in its 8GB format. iFixit has given the Google Nexus 7 a repairability score … [Read more...] about Google Nexus 7 Tablet Teardown
Slate&Stylus: Origami Slate iPad Case (video)
A new iPad case design is looking to make the jump from concept to production over on the Kickstarter crowd funding website, in the form of the Origami Slate iPad Case which has been designed by Slate&Stylus. Slate&Stylus have used origami techniques to make an iPad case that can be … [Read more...] about Slate&Stylus: Origami Slate iPad Case (video)
Amazon Buys UpNext 3D Mapping Firm
It seems that Apple is not the only company interested in their own mapping software, as Amazon has acquired 3D mapping firm UpNext in a deal worth more than 2.8 million. Amazon obviously intends to use its new mapping acquisition for its future Kindle tablets, which run a modified version of … [Read more...] about Amazon Buys UpNext 3D Mapping Firm
Parrot ZIK Bluetooth Touch Control Headphones Now Available For $400 (video)
If you have been patiently waiting for the arrival of the new Parrot Zik Bluetooth headphones we featured here on Geeky Gadgets back in January, you will be pleased to learn that Parrot has now released pricing and availability for their Zik headphones in the US. The Parrot Zik headphones are not … [Read more...] about Parrot ZIK Bluetooth Touch Control Headphones Now Available For $400 (video)
Apple To Launch Retina Display iMac In October (Rumor)
Apple announced the new MacBook Pro last month, which was Apple's first Mac to come with a Retina display. One thing that Apple didn't announce was any new iMacs, which has led to speculation that new models will be announced later in the year. Now, according to a recent report by Digitimes, who … [Read more...] about Apple To Launch Retina Display iMac In October (Rumor)
ASUS Plus Edition Xonar Essence One USB DAC Headphone Amp With Customisable Sound
Asus has this week announced the arrival of a new Plus Edition version of its Xonar Essence One external digital-analog converter with headphone amplifier. The new Asus Plus Edition version comes with its own op-amp swap kit, allowing you to customize the tone sods to your exact … [Read more...] about ASUS Plus Edition Xonar Essence One USB DAC Headphone Amp With Customisable Sound
40+ Voice Searches Demonstrated On Jelly Bean (video)
An impressive demo has been put together showing the new voice recognition and Voice Search feature included within Google's latest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system. In the video after the jump, you can hear Jean-Louis Nguyen asking the Voice Search feature within Android 4.1 Jelly Bean over … [Read more...] about 40+ Voice Searches Demonstrated On Jelly Bean (video)
Nokia Has A Backup Plan If Windows Phone Fails, Google’s Android
Nokia has bet the future of its business on Microsoft's Windows Phone platform, with the two companies signing a deal that saw Microsoft pay Nokia a large amount of cash. Many people have been wondering what Nokia will do if Microsoft's Windows Phone platform fails, and it would appear that the … [Read more...] about Nokia Has A Backup Plan If Windows Phone Fails, Google’s Android
Flat Boombox Ultra-thin Speaker Concept
Master industrial design student Hannes Harms has created an innovative ultra-thin speaker system, utilizing flat materials and printable components. This groundbreaking design not only showcases the potential of modern manufacturing techniques but also emphasizes sustainability and efficiency in … [Read more...] about Flat Boombox Ultra-thin Speaker Concept
RIM’s BlackBerry 10 2013 Roadmap Leaked
Last week we heard that RIM were delaying the launch of their new mobile OS, BlackBerry 10 until next year, and now it looks like their 2013 BlackBerry 10 Roadmap has been leaked. The guys over at BlackBerryOS have received a photo of RIM's 2012 and 2013 roadmap and it looks like there will be two … [Read more...] about RIM’s BlackBerry 10 2013 Roadmap Leaked
Skytex Skypad Gemini And Protos Android 4.0 Tablets Announced
Skytex has announced the addition of two new Android Skypad tablets to its range in the form of the Gemini and Protos. The two new tablets will be arriving in stores during July and both run Google's latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) operating system. Both Android tablets are also powered … [Read more...] about Skytex Skypad Gemini And Protos Android 4.0 Tablets Announced
Google’s Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Mascot Melts
Every time Google releases a new version of their Android OS, they place a new mascot on the Google lawn. Last week, Google placed a new Android 4.1 Jelly Bean mascot outside their offices. It looks like Google is having a few problems with their latest mascot, as Google's Dan Morill has announced … [Read more...] about Google’s Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Mascot Melts
