The popularity of HBO's Game of Thrones series can't be denied. The show has been one of the network's most popular programs, and its popularity has also earned it a much more dubious distinction. The fact that the only way to watch the program is as an HBO subscriber or to buy the DVD once the … [Read more...] about Game of Thrones Likely to Be Most Pirated Show of the Year
NBC Not Happy about Auto Hop Service on Dish Network
Late last week I mentioned that Dish Network had a new feature for its Hopper DVRs that made skipping all commercials from primetime programs automatic. If you recall, the system actually deleted the commercials rather than simply automatically fast forwarding through them. I also speculated that … [Read more...] about NBC Not Happy about Auto Hop Service on Dish Network
Magnetic Implants Replace iPod Nano Watch Strap (video)
We have featured a number of different and innovative iPod Nano watch straps here on Geeky Gadgets, including the massively popular TikTok and LunaTik Kickstarter funded project. But if you feel wearing any type of strap is still a little restricting, then you might like to opt for magnet implants … [Read more...] about Magnetic Implants Replace iPod Nano Watch Strap (video)
Sparrow 1.2 Update Rolls Out, Apple Refuses Push Support
Sparrow has today rolled out a new update to their awesome mail application for iPhone, taking it to release Sparrow 1.2. Unfortunately for those of you waiting for Push mail to be added to the app, this update doesn't include this feature. As apparently Apple will not make any exceptions despite … [Read more...] about Sparrow 1.2 Update Rolls Out, Apple Refuses Push Support
Joerg Sprave’s Slingshot Bow And Arrow (Video)
We have featured quite a few of Joerg Sprave's crazy slingshots previously on Geeky Gadgets. His latest creation is called the Slingbow, which is a fascinating hybrid between a traditional bow and arrow and a slingshot. This innovative device combines the mechanics of both tools to create something … [Read more...] about Joerg Sprave’s Slingshot Bow And Arrow (Video)
Buffalo Becomes First To Launch Next Generation 802.11ac Router
Buffalo has become the first manufacturer to launch a router using the next generation Wi-Fi standard 802.11ac. The new Wi-Fi standard is now available in the Buffalo AirStation WZR-D1800H wireless router and WLI-H4-D1300 wireless media bridge. The latest 802.11ac router was first unveiled back at … [Read more...] about Buffalo Becomes First To Launch Next Generation 802.11ac Router
HJC Design Customizable FPS Gaming Controller For Xbox And PC
The guys over at HJC Design, who are a UK based design and manufacture consultancy just dropped us an email about their latest project, a customizable FPS gaming controller for the Xbox 360 and PC. The HJC Design FPS gaming controllers is designed to be full customizable, with every button on the … [Read more...] about HJC Design Customizable FPS Gaming Controller For Xbox And PC
Doctor Who Theme Played Using Floppy Drives (video)
We have featured a number of different tunes here on Geeky Gadgets that have been played using floppy drives. Such as the James Bond theme tune and Darth Vader's Imperial March. Now the retro floppy drives have been combined once again to play out the theme tune from Doctor Who. Check it out after … [Read more...] about Doctor Who Theme Played Using Floppy Drives (video)
Verizon To Drop The Droid RAZR Maxx To $199 Tomorrow?
When Verizon started selling the new Motorola Droid RAZR Maxx, the handset was available for $299.99 when you signed up for a new two-year contract with the carrier. Now, according to a recent report from the guys over at Gotta Be Mobile, Verizon will be dropping the price of the Droid RAZR Maxx to … [Read more...] about Verizon To Drop The Droid RAZR Maxx To $199 Tomorrow?
Diablo III Starter Edition Allows You To Try Before You Buy
With the launch of Diablo III finally arriving tonight, those of you that are still unsure whether to purchase the new game, which has been in development for the last 10+ years, might be pleased to learn that Blizzard is launching a new Diablo III Starter Edition. This special edition will be … [Read more...] about Diablo III Starter Edition Allows You To Try Before You Buy
The Making Of The $50,000 Leica M9-P Edition Hermes Camera (video)
If you wondered what actually goes into making one of Leica's $50,000 M9-P Edition Hermes cameras, the video after the jump will reveal just some of the skills and time taken to create each part of the limited edition set, providing you with a glimpse of the manufacturing process. The Leica M9-P … [Read more...] about The Making Of The $50,000 Leica M9-P Edition Hermes Camera (video)
HP Confirms Windows 8 Tablets In The Works
We pretty much knew that HP would be one of the companies to launch a Windows 8 tablet later this year. The news was all but confirmed by HP's CEO Meg Whitman last year after the failure of webOS tablets following HP's purchase of webOS from Palm. Now, HP's vice president Todd Bradley and Meg … [Read more...] about HP Confirms Windows 8 Tablets In The Works
