Back in December 2009 Google launched its Google Public DNS a free, global Domain Name System (DNS) resolution service. But today Google's DNS service is now longer an experimental service, and has become the worlds largest DNS service. An Internet DNS service acts like a giant phone book allowing … [Read more...] about Google Public DNS Service Now Processes Over 70 Billion Requests A Day
Google Releases Google Wallet Security Fix
Over the last week, we have been hearing about a couple of security flaws discovered in Google Wallet. On Monday, Google announced that they would be removing the provisioning of pre-paid cards for Google Wallet. This decision was made to address the vulnerabilities and ensure the safety of users' … [Read more...] about Google Releases Google Wallet Security Fix
Google+ For iOS Gets Updated
Google has released a new version of their Google+ application for Apple's iOS devices, and the app is compatible with the iPhone and iPod Touch running iOS 4.0 and above. The new Google+ iPhone app brings a range of new features to Apple's iOS devices, which include the ability to see who has +1'd … [Read more...] about Google+ For iOS Gets Updated
Proview Attempts To Ban iPad Imports And Exports In China
Proview, the company who owns the trademark for the 'iPad' name in China is attempting to ban imports and exports of the device in China, and recently some iPads were seized from a retailer by Chinese authorities regarding the claim. Proview, who are reported to be in financial trouble, sold Apple … [Read more...] about Proview Attempts To Ban iPad Imports And Exports In China
Apples iCloud Hits 100 Million Users
Apple launched its iCloud service at the same time as the launch of the iPhone 4S. We heard a couple of weeks ago that iCloud had reached 85 million users, and now Apple's CEO Tim Cook has announced that iCloud now has over 100 million users around the world. That is an increase of 15 million users … [Read more...] about Apples iCloud Hits 100 Million Users
Metal Gear Solid Online Shutting Down In June
It's never a good sign when the first time you think about an MMO in years is when you hear about its impending demise. No doubt the online spin-off of Hideo Kojima's celebrated franchise has a vibrant and passionate community. I wouldn't know, I haven't played it. But surviving for a full four … [Read more...] about Metal Gear Solid Online Shutting Down In June
Skyrim Outsold Only By Modern Warfare 3 Last Year
Bethesda's Elder Scrolls series has always been popular as a sword and sorcery simulator of unsurpassed content and granularity. The last two additions to the series in particular are imbued with more scope than the average lifetime. But equally true is that this has not in the past been strong … [Read more...] about Skyrim Outsold Only By Modern Warfare 3 Last Year
Free PlayBook Project For Android App Developers Extended
RIM has extended its free PlayBook programme to Android developers for another two weeks. Developers now have until March 2 to submit their app for RIM's first tablet, but they must sign up by February 15 to be part of the programme. RIM is offering the PlayBook to developers as part of its … [Read more...] about Free PlayBook Project For Android App Developers Extended
Quadrant 2.0 Benchmarking App Now Supports ICS And Multi-core Processors
Aurora Softworks have this week rolled out a new update to their Quadrant Standard Edition benchmarking application for Android devices, taking the software to version 2.0. This update brings with it support for Google's new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) and multi-core processors. The … [Read more...] about Quadrant 2.0 Benchmarking App Now Supports ICS And Multi-core Processors
iSlic Smartphone Mounting System (video)
If you are looking for a universal mount to help you attach your smartphone to any number of places, the new iSlic mount, which is currently on Kickstarter, might well be worth a look. iSlic has been designed to accommodate any smartphone and hold it firmly in place on your bike handlebars, gym … [Read more...] about iSlic Smartphone Mounting System (video)
Chinese iPhone 4S Clone Comes With Android 4.0 ICS
The iPhone 4S recently went on sale in China, and we have already seen a couple of cloned iPhones before here at Geeky Gadgets. The latest one is designed to look exactly like the iPhone 4S. As you can see from the photos below, the device looks very similar to Apple's iPhone 4S, even down to the … [Read more...] about Chinese iPhone 4S Clone Comes With Android 4.0 ICS
Next Generation Monopoly zAPPed Board Game Uses iOS Devices And Debit Cards (video)
I have always enjoyed playing the classic game of Monopoly, but the game has now changed considerably in design from the first board games, incorporating technology to enhance the gameplay. Now Hasbro has unveiled their next generation Monopoly board game which now includes debit cards that can be … [Read more...] about Next Generation Monopoly zAPPed Board Game Uses iOS Devices And Debit Cards (video)
