Google has this week introduced a new service called "Badges" for US Google account holders, which now allows them to earn badges as they read articles on Google News. If you’re signed-in to a Google account and have web history enabled, you will earn badges as you click on articles in Google News. … [Read more...] about New Google News Badges Service Launches In The US (video)
Android Fan Builds RC Android Mascot From Trash Can (Video)
This isn't the first DIY Android mascot that we have featured here at Geeky Gadgets, but it might just be the coolest. Created by a Taiwanese Android fan, this fun radio-controlled Android mascot was ingeniously made from a trash can. The creativity and resourcefulness behind this project are truly … [Read more...] about Android Fan Builds RC Android Mascot From Trash Can (Video)
gScreen Dual Screen Spacebook Finally Reaches Pre-Order Status
Some of you might remember the dual-screened gScreen Spacebook notebook we featured here on Geeky Gadgets back in February 2009. Well, gScreen has now finally moved their dual-screen Spacebook into pre-ordering status after more than two years of development. Enhanced Specifications and Screen … [Read more...] about gScreen Dual Screen Spacebook Finally Reaches Pre-Order Status
LG Optimus Pro, Optimus Net Officially Announced By LG
We have already seen the new LG Optimus Pro and LG Optimus Net smartphones, as they were unveiled earlier this week by LG Italy. LG just sent us an email to let us know that they have officially launched both new handsets and they will go on sale in Europe and the US this summer. LG Optimus Pro: A … [Read more...] about LG Optimus Pro, Optimus Net Officially Announced By LG
Nook Color Receives Dual Boot Support Via Nook2Android
Since its launch as an E-Reader device by Barnes & Noble, the Nook Color has become the device of choice for modders and hackers worldwide, who transform the device into a cost-effective Android tablet. The Nook Color's versatility and affordability have made it a popular option for tech enthusiasts … [Read more...] about Nook Color Receives Dual Boot Support Via Nook2Android
OS X Lion Compatible Apps Appear In Mac App Store
We were expecting Apple to launch OS X Lion yesterday. Unfortunately, that didn't happen, so we will probably have to wait until next week for OS X Lion to launch. However, it looks like some Lion-compatible apps have already started appearing in the Mac App Store. According to the guys over at OS … [Read more...] about OS X Lion Compatible Apps Appear In Mac App Store
iPhone Captures Amazing Inside View From A Guitar As Its Being Played (video)
The are many interesting videos that have been captured using an iPhone, but this innovative musician Kyle Jones decided to drop his iPhone inside his guitar before strumming out a tune. This unique approach has captured some amazing visuals of the strings vibrating as the guitar is played. Watch … [Read more...] about iPhone Captures Amazing Inside View From A Guitar As Its Being Played (video)
Can Spotify Take On Apple’s iTunes?
officially launched their music streaming service in the US yesterday, the service has been available in Europe for quite some time and Spotify has over 10 million users in Europe. Although I live in the UK, I hadn't really paid much attention to Spotify, until the US launch yesterday, so I thought … [Read more...] about Can Spotify Take On Apple’s iTunes?
Apple Finally Closes OS X Downloads Site
Today Apple has finally closed down its OS X download site, replacing the site with a colourful banner advertising its replacement, the new Mac App Store. The fate of the once busy OS X Download site for Mac programs was sealed after Apple introduced their new Mac App Store concept back in October … [Read more...] about Apple Finally Closes OS X Downloads Site
Adobe Releases Flash Player 11 Beta Complete With 7.1 Surround Sound & 64-bit Support
Adobe has announced the release of its Flash Player 11 beta for desktops which now includes HD sound support for 7.1 channel surround sound directly to AIR powered TVs. This significant upgrade aims to enhance the multimedia experience by providing richer and more immersive audio quality. The … [Read more...] about Adobe Releases Flash Player 11 Beta Complete With 7.1 Surround Sound & 64-bit Support
E-Note LCD Writing Tablet
Some of our readers will remember the NotSlate electronic tablet concept that we saw a while back. It looks like the guys at Brando have released a similar tablet designed to take notes with the E-Note LCD writing tablet. The E-Note LCD writing tablet, although it doesn't look like it will be as … [Read more...] about E-Note LCD Writing Tablet
Google Confirms 10 Million Google+ Users
Earlier in the week, we heard a rumor that Google was getting close to 10 million Google+ users. Google's CEO Larry Page confirmed in the recent earnings call that Google now has over 10 million Google+ users. It took Google just two weeks to reach 10 million Google+ users, and considering it is … [Read more...] about Google Confirms 10 Million Google+ Users
