Guess the title says it all, since tech news has gotten a little élan this weekend, might as well indulge the fanboys out there. A short video clip of rare interviews circa-The Empire Strikes Back has surfaced on a video sharing site. It's pretty entertaining if you're a Star Wars fan because it … [Read more...] about Slow News Day: Rare Interview Footage From Empire Strikes Back (Video)
Not Exactly Mjolnir Armor, But The Tech Air Suit Can Take Serious Damage
It might not look like much, but the Alpinestars Tech Air Suit is designed to take a lot of damage. Sure, you can’t battle aliens with it (or can you?), the Tech Air, however, is designed to withstand really brutal impact. See, the target market for this leather suit are those crazy motorcycle … [Read more...] about Not Exactly Mjolnir Armor, But The Tech Air Suit Can Take Serious Damage
Coffee From Thin Air: Scanomat Brewer Is Incredible
Okay, so it doesn't serve coffee out of thin air. Great idea, but that's just not the case with the Scanomat Top Brewer, which has a faucet-like neck jutting from a counter surface. The magic happens underneath via a turbine system that preps the coffee for your empty cup. The best part is it can be … [Read more...] about Coffee From Thin Air: Scanomat Brewer Is Incredible
Modular Street And Snow Scooter Gets Outed
Capable of supporting 140-pound riders, the Street and Snow is currently available at a prominent online retailer. What makes it distinctive are the modular features incorporated into its design. For starters, the twin polyurethane wheels designed for pavements and sidewalks are detachable. All … [Read more...] about Modular Street And Snow Scooter Gets Outed
Tablets Taken To Court In Paperless Bid
That image of lawyers and their assistants in courts holding tons of folders and papers may change really soon. Starting April next year, all Crown Prosecution Service in England and Wales will be given HP’s TouchPad as courts try to cut down on the clutter and save money in the long run. The … [Read more...] about Tablets Taken To Court In Paperless Bid
Gingerbread Gobbled Up By 50% Of Android Devices
The Ice Cream Sandwich may be the latest toast among Android users, but for now, Gingerbread is king in terms of sheer number, with a little more than half of Android devices running on it. The latest figures show Gingerbread taking 50.6% of the Android pie, with Froyo running second with 35.3% … [Read more...] about Gingerbread Gobbled Up By 50% Of Android Devices
Samsung Galaxy Sale Gets Green Light in the US
US consumers looking to get a Samsung Galaxy tablet and smartphone in time for the holidays will be able to do so, at least for now, after a local judge turned down Apple’s bid to ban such sales in the US. California District Judge Lucy Koh issued the ruling recently, rejecting Apple’s request for … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Sale Gets Green Light in the US
Another Setback Strikes RIM, Writes Off PlayBook Inventory
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
