According to a recent rumor, Amazon is working on a color version of their popular Kindle eReader, which is reported to feature a color eInk display with a capacitive touch panel. The news comes from DigiTimes, who seem to be a bit hit and miss with some of their rumors, so I guess we should take … [Read more...] about Amazon To Launch A Kindle Color eReader?
Social Jukebox Uses RFID Tags To Connect Streaming Music Services (video)
Social Jukebox, which has been created by designer Andrew Pairman, brings the enjoyment of an old-style jukebox into the digital age using RFID tags and connections to online streaming music services. The RFID tags are inserted into the Social Jukebox and then connect to your Spotify account, … [Read more...] about Social Jukebox Uses RFID Tags To Connect Streaming Music Services (video)
Huawei Ascend Y200 Android Handset Headed To The US
Yesterday, Huawei announced that they would be launching the Huawei Ascend Y100 here in the UK, and now they have announced another model in their Ascend range which is headed to the US, the Huawei Ascend Y200. Huawei have been showing off the Ascend Y200 at this year's CTIA, and the handset is … [Read more...] about Huawei Ascend Y200 Android Handset Headed To The US
Balloon Popping Record Attempt, Using A High Powered Handheld Laser (video)
We have featured a number of high-powered handheld lasers here on Geeky Gadgets over the years. Now, one has been used to attempt to set a world record for balloon popping. Watch the video after the jump to see the world record attempt in action. The Record Attempt The video below shows the … [Read more...] about Balloon Popping Record Attempt, Using A High Powered Handheld Laser (video)
Max Payne 3 Official Launch Trailer (video)
Rockstar Games have released the launch trailer for their new Max Payne 3 game which will be arriving in stores next week month for PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles. Max Payne 3 is a third-person shooter that features over-the-shoulder zoom aiming and cover mechanics, and sees the return of bullet time, … [Read more...] about Max Payne 3 Official Launch Trailer (video)
SIM Free Nokia 808 PureView Headed To The US?
The Nokia 808 PureView will launch in selected countries this month. Nokia had previously said that they had no plans to launch the handset in the US, and whilst it won't be available with any of the US carriers, it is possible a SIM-free version will launch in the US. The news comes from Nokia's … [Read more...] about SIM Free Nokia 808 PureView Headed To The US?
Awesome Assassin’s Creed 3 Gameplay Premier Trailer (video)
Earlier this week, Ubisoft released a teaser snippet of a gameplay trailer it would release to the masses if it received enough likes on its official Assassin’s Creed 3 Facebook page. Well, the goal has now been reached, and Ubisoft has stuck to their word and released a new two-minute trailer … [Read more...] about Awesome Assassin’s Creed 3 Gameplay Premier Trailer (video)
Raspberry Pi Firmware Updater Makes It Easy To Re-Install Firmware
If you have already received your Raspberry Pi computer and are having fun, you might already have had to reinstall the firmware onto a blank image quite frequently. Well there is now a solution that might be able to help make the process a little easier, thanks to developer Hexxeh. Who has now made … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Firmware Updater Makes It Easy To Re-Install Firmware
Twine Partners With Pebble Smartwatch (video)
Twine the real world sensor, you might remember from back in January, that also started its journey from concept to manufacture on Kickstarter. Has today announced that its partnered with the latest Kickstarter phenomenon the Pebble smartwatch, which has just raised over $10 million in funding from … [Read more...] about Twine Partners With Pebble Smartwatch (video)
Nokia Reading App For Windows Phone Launches
Nokia has announced that its Nokia Reading app for its Lumia range of Windows Phone smartphones will be available in selected countries this week, with European countries receiving it first. The Nokia Reading app will launch in the UK, Germany, Italy, Russia, France, and Spain this week, and Nokia … [Read more...] about Nokia Reading App For Windows Phone Launches
Apple TV Gets 5.0.1 Software Update
Apple has released a new software update for its Apple TV devices. The update applies to the second and third generation Apple TVs, and it is software version 5.0.1. The Apple TV 5.0.1 update brings a range of bug fixes as well as some performance enhancements, which include the ability to preview … [Read more...] about Apple TV Gets 5.0.1 Software Update
NEC Lithium-Magnesium LaVie Z Ultrabook Announced
NEC has this week taken the wraps off a new addition to its range of Ultrabooks, with the unveiling of the NEC LaVie Z. This sleek and lightweight device is equipped with a 13.3-inch screen and features components encased in a lithium-magnesium alloy case, giving it a complete weight of just 2.2 … [Read more...] about NEC Lithium-Magnesium LaVie Z Ultrabook Announced
