An ugly word indeed. Zits, mind you, not 'FTC'. To soften its awful implications, let's settle on acne. Turns out a rash (pun intended) of suspicious iPhone apps have been spreading and the FTC isn't too pleased with the trend. The problem is these apps are claiming to cure acne via an iPhone. … [Read more...] about FTC Cracks Down On Smartphone Apps That Allegedly Cure Zits
Scary Lego Predator Bust Glowers At You
Ah, Predator. The most underrated sci-fi horror franchise ever. In fact, the only time Predator got any respect after the first movie starring Schwarzenegger is when it got mashed up with Aliens. If we're not mistaken, said mashup is still very lucrative for the franchise, seeing the success of its … [Read more...] about Scary Lego Predator Bust Glowers At You
Watch This Robot Almost Commit Suicide Then Pull Off A Stunt (Video)
Relax, this isn't a tragic case of an otherwise benign household helper doing itself in. When you watch the video, you'll realize it's being done in the name of science. It's a test that involves a particular type of thrill seeking wherein the subject dives off a steep edge then launches a parachute … [Read more...] about Watch This Robot Almost Commit Suicide Then Pull Off A Stunt (Video)
Battlefield 3 More Real Than “Action Flicks” Bad Company 1&2
Battlefield 3 already has our attention, EA, but a bit of reassurance can't hurt. "We have tried to get closer to the slang of the modern warrior. We are mixing tension-building passages with the chaos of suddenly erupting firefights. We've sought to keep the game feeling as plausible as possible, … [Read more...] about Battlefield 3 More Real Than “Action Flicks” Bad Company 1&2
Nintendo 3DS Sales Up 260% Following Price Cut
Looks like Nintendo's shocking price cut may have saved its disappointing 3DS just in time for Nintendo to doom it again. We're not entirely sure how Nintendo plans to proceed after giving the 3DS enough rope to hang itself in the form of a huge, ugly, platform-fragmenting dock accessory, but at … [Read more...] about Nintendo 3DS Sales Up 260% Following Price Cut
Hands On: Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray First Look
Despite first casting our discerning (not to mention modest) eye on its rather flashier sibling, there's something to be said for Sony Ericsson's lower profile effort as well. Seemingly taking its design cues from old Samsung feature phones back before Samsung took its design cues from litigious … [Read more...] about Hands On: Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray First Look
Hands On: Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S First Look
There you were, just growing accustomed to that shiny new Xperia Arc when Sony Ericsson goes around updating the thing with a slightly zippier processor and some eye-catching camera software. By which we mean both eyes. It turns out that not only has Sony Ericsson bumped the processor speed to 1.4 … [Read more...] about Hands On: Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S First Look
Surprise! NASA GRAIL Program Is A Full-Fledged Moon Mission
NASA's New Moon Mission NASA's New Moon Mission That's right, ladies and gentlemen. NASA is embarking on a new Moon mission. So all those people who thought NASA's best days were behind it, why, they thought wrong. But to be realistic and honest here, this is an unmanned mission. That's … [Read more...] about Surprise! NASA GRAIL Program Is A Full-Fledged Moon Mission
Fancy Russian GLONASS GPS Goes Live
Last time GLONASS was mentioned here at Geeky Gadgets–a full ten months ago–it was fairly terrible news. Alas, since launching stuff into space is risky business. Almost a year hence, however, and the GLONASS tracking system is now live and available on your smartphone. But wait, before you marvel … [Read more...] about Fancy Russian GLONASS GPS Goes Live
Pioneer Unveils New Elite BDP-53FD Blu-ray Player
Pioneer has unveiled a new Elite edition high-end 3D Blu-ray player at CEDIA today. The player is called the BDP-53FD. It can be hooked to the internet via Ethernet or an optional wireless adapter. Once connected, the Blu-ray player can stream all sorts of content from Pandora, YouTube, and Netflix. … [Read more...] about Pioneer Unveils New Elite BDP-53FD Blu-ray Player
Leica shows Off a Limited Edition V-LUX 30 Camera with Special Design
Leica is well known for making some of the finest digital cameras, renowned for their supreme quality and exceptional image performance. The cameras that the company produces are also well known for being quite expensive. Leica has recently introduced a new special limited edition camera that is now … [Read more...] about Leica shows Off a Limited Edition V-LUX 30 Camera with Special Design
Stunning Uncharted 3 Sand Art (video)
Even if you are not a fan of the Uncharted series of games released on Sony's PS3, these sand drawings created by Natalya Netselya are just stunning. Natalya Netselya is an artist specializing in the medium of sand and has created the look and feel of the latest Uncharted 3 PS3 game in the medium. … [Read more...] about Stunning Uncharted 3 Sand Art (video)
