Things are certainly not looking good for Research in Motion Ltd., with its latest announcement adding to a growing list of setbacks for its first tablet. With lower than expected sales of PlayBook, RIM was forced to offer its first tablet at a cheap cost. And now, the Canadian company announced … [Read more...] about Another Setback Strikes RIM, Writes Off PlayBook Inventory
Not So Shocking Survey Result: Many People Online For No Reason
The Internet has obviously become a favorite pastime for many people, too many in fact. Pew Research Centre’s Internet & American Life project has released some numbers that you may have suspected all along – many people go online even if they actually have nothing to do. A phone survey conducted … [Read more...] about Not So Shocking Survey Result: Many People Online For No Reason
Impressive: SandyBox Uses Kinect For DIY Mini-Landscaping (Video)
There is no single aspect of the Xbox Kinect that is not a game changer in some way. Judging by the number of Xbox hacks featured here at Geeky Gadgets, no game console comes close in terms of sheer applications. Now, two enthusiasts from the Czech Republic have created a 3D geographic tool called … [Read more...] about Impressive: SandyBox Uses Kinect For DIY Mini-Landscaping (Video)
Tamagotchi Releases 15th Anniversary Model
Ah, Tamagotchi, the most annoying game ever conceived that once took the world by storm. Other than the Sims, it's the only other game that makes pooing look like fun. Tamagotchi sure had its day among the school-going set. Too bad it hasn't transitioned beyond a specific age group; then again, it … [Read more...] about Tamagotchi Releases 15th Anniversary Model
Take A Nap While Sledding: The Snowboogie
Oops! In fact, don’t take a nap while sledding because it's dangerous. The suggestion was unavoidable though given the shape and size of the SnowBoogie Fantom X. It's a 'professionalized' sled with mechanical controls. It can't quite perform like a snowmobile (Modern Warfare type escapes are … [Read more...] about Take A Nap While Sledding: The Snowboogie
The Defibrillator Toaster Brings Your Breakfast To Life
Unorthodox perhaps, but toasters are so boring anyway. It's about time someone came up with a fresh take on the vital machine that warms our bread every morning, the Defibrillator Toaster. If toasters weren't around, gross people would probably stick their bread slices in armpits to warm them. Ugh! … [Read more...] about The Defibrillator Toaster Brings Your Breakfast To Life
Sony Adds More Reasons To Stay Glued To The Screen
Integration is the name of the game, and Sony is very much aware of that, making its 2011 Bravia TV line more appealing with its new firmware update that offers better implementation of YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. Enhanced Social Media Integration Watching your favorite movie or TV series on … [Read more...] about Sony Adds More Reasons To Stay Glued To The Screen
Shotgun Maker Mossberg Outs Impressive JIC Survival Kit
Maybe it’s the gloomy economic forecast for next year, but a lot of survival equipment is hitting the market these days. The renowned firearms company Mossberg, a name which evokes mental images of pump-action shotguns, is now marketing their very own apocalyptic insurance that comes in an … [Read more...] about Shotgun Maker Mossberg Outs Impressive JIC Survival Kit
New Tablet Tries To Lend A Hand To The Elderly
For every product, there’s a target audience. The key is to finding out exactly what that certain group of consumers want or need. For MemoTouch LLC, they figured memory-challenged seniors might need a helping hand to keep track of some daily tasks. The new memory assistant tablet offers a tool … [Read more...] about New Tablet Tries To Lend A Hand To The Elderly
Nokia Distances From Carrier IQ
Nokia was quick to stay clear of the ongoing frenzy surrounding the Carrier IQ data logging software snafu, stressing that its devices do not have the controversial software installed. With potential privacy issues stirring up the mobile device environment, it’s no wonder a Nokia official quickly … [Read more...] about Nokia Distances From Carrier IQ
Heavy Smartphone Use Alarms Health Experts
Having sore thumbs or an aching neck lately? That could be a sign of using your smartphone too much, according to some health experts in Britain. Being able to do so many things on your smartphone has its perks, but the downside is that so much time is being spent on such devices that the body might … [Read more...] about Heavy Smartphone Use Alarms Health Experts
The End To Fingerprint-Tainted Touchscreens?
Having a phone that's a fingerprint magnet may soon be a thing of the past. The solution, it seems, comes with the use of candle soot and silica using the right amount of temperature to put an end to fingerprint-tainted touchscreens. A group of researchers from Germany have tested this … [Read more...] about The End To Fingerprint-Tainted Touchscreens?
