It looks like there is more trouble for Sony, after the various hacks on their PSN and other services earlier in the year, yesterday Sony has announced that around 93,000 of their online accounts may have been compromised. According to a recent blog post, Sony has said that they have detected … [Read more...] about Sony Locks Down 93,000 Online Accounts After They Were Compromised
Apple Releases iTunes 10.5 Ahead Of iCloud And iOS 5 Launch
Apple has released the latest version of iTunes, iTunes 10.5, which was released yesterday ahead of today's launch of their new iCloud service and the latest version of their mobile OS, iOS 5. If you are upgrading to iOS 5, you will need to download iTunes 10.5, which will allow you to sync your … [Read more...] about Apple Releases iTunes 10.5 Ahead Of iCloud And iOS 5 Launch
Forget McMansions! Futuristic Roll House Is The New Standard
If the past few years are anything to go by, real estate sucks. The idea that anyone can live bigger, larger, and more affluent even if they couldn’t afford it was an awful myth that duped a lot of people. The worst of it happened in the United States, of course, but the shockwaves reverberated … [Read more...] about Forget McMansions! Futuristic Roll House Is The New Standard
BizzTrust Virtualization Software Might Soon Be Available For Smartphones
A lot of cool stuff goes on at the Fraunhofer Institute. No wonder the lab has been a fixture here at Geeky Gadgets for ages, whether it's some super strong material or futuristic medical tool. But their latest innovation seems to have all the trappings of a hit. The whizzes over at Fraunhofer have … [Read more...] about BizzTrust Virtualization Software Might Soon Be Available For Smartphones
Blizzard Selling World of Warcraft Gold Through Guardian Cub
If you thought the backlash following Blizzard's announcement that Diablo 3 loot will be salable for actual currency has done anything to curb its experiments with turning 1s and 0s into real life cash or the other way around, then this will come as a bit of a shock. Despite sustained efforts to … [Read more...] about Blizzard Selling World of Warcraft Gold Through Guardian Cub
Levytator Concept Represents Huge Evolutionary Step Forward (Video)
Before the good stuff comes pouring forth, here's a minor activity to tease the brain: Try guessing the name of the guy who invented the Levytator. The answer is pretty obvious, but let it remain a mystery for now. Seen below is what amounts to an innovation in the movable staircase species. … [Read more...] about Levytator Concept Represents Huge Evolutionary Step Forward (Video)
U-Boat Worx Mini-subs Now Available For Rent (Video)
Ah, U-Boat Worx. They are certainly no strangers to Geeky Gadgets. In fact, last time they were featured was 11 months ago. So, almost a year since they unveiled their mini-sub line, U-Boat Worx proudly announced that a budding Captain Nemo's with enough dough can now charter their aquatic … [Read more...] about U-Boat Worx Mini-subs Now Available For Rent (Video)
Apple Sends MacBook 3G Buyer Parts Back
Remember a few months back when that dude bought a prototype MacBook with a 3G antenna off Craigslist? The guy put the machine on eBay and saw bids go up to $70,000 before Apple crashed his dreams and wanted the machine back. The person that sold it originally on Craigslist claims he was an Apple … [Read more...] about Apple Sends MacBook 3G Buyer Parts Back
Best Buy Oversells Forza 4: Limited Collector’s Edition, Crushes Gamers’ Dreams
The worst thing that can happen to a gamer isn’t not remembering to pre-order one of the hottest titles of the season. The worst thing for a gamer is remembering to order the game and then having your order cancelled after it's too late to get one elsewhere. This is what Best Buy has done to a bunch … [Read more...] about Best Buy Oversells Forza 4: Limited Collector’s Edition, Crushes Gamers’ Dreams
BlackBerry Services Go Offline In Europe, India And Middle East
Yesterday, RIM's BlackBerry services went offline for a few hours before the service was restored, and now there are reports coming in that BlackBerry services are offline again. According to the guys over at Engadget, the problem is happening in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, and South … [Read more...] about BlackBerry Services Go Offline In Europe, India And Middle East
Pulse News Reader Update Brings Cross Platform Syncing
The great Pulse news reading app, which is available for mobile devices and tablets, has today announced the release of a new update that brings with it the ability to sync Pulse content across multiple platforms and devices. The newly updated Pulse app, developed by Alphonso Labs, has been rolled … [Read more...] about Pulse News Reader Update Brings Cross Platform Syncing
Siine Unveils Android Icon Based Keyboard (video)
Spanish and UK-based developer Siine has this week unveiled a radically different icon-based keyboard designed for mobile phones. The Siine Writer App for Android lets you easily personalize your text messages and save time in the process. Simply use the icons on the app's screen to quickly and … [Read more...] about Siine Unveils Android Icon Based Keyboard (video)
