WiFi communications from your mobile device can eat through your battery life fairly quickly and this is magnified considerably if more devices are using the same hotspot, as a queue is then formed with each device waiting for its turn to download data. This waiting in line method tends to burn even … [Read more...] about New WiFi SleepWell Technology Doubles Device Battery Life
Google Rolls Out Cleaner Calendar And Gmail Interfaces
Google has rolled out a number of changes this week to improve the look and usability of their Gmail and Calendar products. The changes are purely cosmetic and have not affected the way Calendar works but have made the user interface much cleaner and less cluttered. You can try the new look by … [Read more...] about Google Rolls Out Cleaner Calendar And Gmail Interfaces
Edge HD2 Mini Media Centre PC
Following on from their original Edge HD Mini PC which, when released, was hailed as the smallest PC in the world, Edge has now launched their second creation, the Edge HD2 Mini PC. This new model provides everything you need to create a great little media center system, ideal for a home theatre … [Read more...] about Edge HD2 Mini Media Centre PC
Acer Working On Android Tablet With Slide Out Keyboard?
It looks like another company is working on an Android tablet with a built-in slide-out QWERTY keyboard. According to a recent report, Acer has a slide-out keyboard Android tablet in the works. According to the report, the Acer slide-out Android tablet will feature a 10-inch touch screen display, … [Read more...] about Acer Working On Android Tablet With Slide Out Keyboard?
Apple, Microsoft, RIM, Ericsson, Sony, EMC Win Nortel Patents For $4.5 Billion
The last thing we heard about the 4,000 Nortel patents that a number of technology companies have been trying to get their hands on was that Google had offered $900 million for the patents. It looks like Google will not be happy with the outcome of the patents auction as a consortium of technology … [Read more...] about Apple, Microsoft, RIM, Ericsson, Sony, EMC Win Nortel Patents For $4.5 Billion
Facebook’s iPad App Launching Next Week?
We have been hearing rumors that Facebook is working on a new iPad app, and now Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg has hinted that the company has something new to announce next week. Speaking at Facebook's offices in Seattle, Zuckerberg announced that the company will "launch something awesome" next … [Read more...] about Facebook’s iPad App Launching Next Week?
Windows Phone 7 Mango Adds Front Facing Camera Support
It looks like Windows Phone 7 Mango will add support for front-facing cameras on Windows Phone 7 devices, as the guys over at WPCentral have discovered a new icon within the camera function in Windows Phone 7. The button looks like it can be used to toggle between front and rear-facing cameras, and … [Read more...] about Windows Phone 7 Mango Adds Front Facing Camera Support
Awesome Iron Man Xbox 360 Slim Mod (Video)
We have featured quite a few different Xbox mods here at Geeky Gadgets, and the latest one is from the talented team over at Major League Mods. This time, they have outdone themselves with the Iron Man Xbox 360 Slim Mod. The Iron Man Xbox 360 Slim mod was meticulously crafted by Mark Bongo from … [Read more...] about Awesome Iron Man Xbox 360 Slim Mod (Video)
Microsoft’s European Data Fair Game For Patriot Act
Just like the majority of people asking themselves this question, we were pretty sure about the answer from the start. “Can Microsoft guarantee that EU-stored data, held in EU-based datacenters, will not leave the European Economic Area under any circumstances — even under a request by the Patriot … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s European Data Fair Game For Patriot Act
Molyneux: Fable The Journey “Amazing”, Industry Rolls Eyes
Probably only matched for hyperbole by Apple's CEO, only with the difference that Steve can occasionally back his up, Lionhead err... hed Peter Molyneux is up to his old tricks. Man, you'd think he'd have at least remembered that damn acorn. Ladies and gentlemen, take your seats and don't forget to … [Read more...] about Molyneux: Fable The Journey “Amazing”, Industry Rolls Eyes
Bungie Aerospace Is Actually Indie Game Development Effort
No, Bungie aren't going all John Carmack on us and launching a homegrown space program, despite the highly interpretable name of their latest endeavour. It turns out it's nothing more than a way for Bungie to disseminate the work of some deserving indie creators to the Bungie community, which was … [Read more...] about Bungie Aerospace Is Actually Indie Game Development Effort
Skooba Unveils New Cable Stable Mini Organizer
If you have a laptop or other gadget that you take with you all over the place, you probably have some sort of laptop or gadget bag to carry it in. I have used a bunch of bags over the years and one of my favorites was from Skooba Designs. The company has announced a new accessory bag for people … [Read more...] about Skooba Unveils New Cable Stable Mini Organizer
