Microsoft launched its first Zune player about five years ago, in an ambitious attempt to take on Apple and its highly successful iPod. Unfortunately, the Zune wasn't anywhere near as popular as Microsoft had hoped, and they failed to make a significant dent in Apple's dominance of the portable … [Read more...] about Microsoft To Kill Off The Zune
Adobe Discovers Critical Vulnerability In Flash Player
Adobe has issued a security announcement reporting they have discovered a critical vulnerability in their Flash Player 10.2.152.33 and earlier versions, which affects Windows, Macintosh, Linux, and Solaris operating systems. The newly discovered vulnerability within Flash Player could cause crashes … [Read more...] about Adobe Discovers Critical Vulnerability In Flash Player
Kyocera Echo Dual Screen Android Smartphone Coming April 17th
Some of our readers will remember the Kyocera Echo that was announced last month. It is a dual-screened Android smartphone that will come with Android 2.2 Froyo and will be available with mobile operator Sprint in the US. The Kyocera Echo features two 3.5-inch WVGA displays, which are connected … [Read more...] about Kyocera Echo Dual Screen Android Smartphone Coming April 17th
iPad 2 Now Shipping In 4 To 5 Weeks
It seems that the shipping date of the new iPad 2 has been extended even further, last week after the iPad 2 went on sale the shipping date changed from 3 to 4 days to 2 to 3 weeks. We just checked the Apple online store, and for many models the shipping date has now been changed from 4 to 5 … [Read more...] about iPad 2 Now Shipping In 4 To 5 Weeks
Microsoft Releases Internet Explorer 9
Microsoft has released Internet Explorer 9, and according to the tech giant, IE9 offers the best web experience on Windows to date. This latest iteration comes packed with a range of new features that significantly improve upon the previous versions of Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer 9 is … [Read more...] about Microsoft Releases Internet Explorer 9
Apple’s iPad 2 A5 Processor Produced By Samsung
We recently heard a rumor that Apple was switching from Samsung to TSMC for production of the new A5 processor in the iPad 2. However, it turns out that Samsung is the actual manufacturer of the A5 processor. We just got an email from Chipworks, who have taken the A5 processor apart, and they have … [Read more...] about Apple’s iPad 2 A5 Processor Produced By Samsung
T-Mobile Announces Android Sidekick 4G
T-Mobile has announced a new version of the Sidekick, and this one is powered by Google's Android OS. T-Mobile describes it as the 'Sidekick reborn'. The new T-Mobile Sidekick is made by Samsung, and it shares many design features with the original Sidekick. It still has a slide-out QWERTY … [Read more...] about T-Mobile Announces Android Sidekick 4G
iSkin Summit Padded iPad 2 Sleeve Ships
If you were one of the lucky geeks that got their hands on a new iPad 2 this weekend and didn’t get a case, iSkin has a new offering for you. The new case is the Summit, and it looks like one of those really heavily padded jackets you would wear mountain climbing. The heavy padded and quilted design … [Read more...] about iSkin Summit Padded iPad 2 Sleeve Ships
Alienware M17x with 3D Screen and Klipsch Speakers Coming this Month
I have used a bunch of different gaming notebooks over the years including some from Alienware. The machines generally are crammed with the fastest GPUs and CPUs that the makers can get and then the integrated speakers for the audio system are apparently the cheapest they can lay hands on. Many of … [Read more...] about Alienware M17x with 3D Screen and Klipsch Speakers Coming this Month
Amazon Unveils Exclusive Einstein Kindle Collection
Amazon has just updated their Kindle e-Book Store with a selection of exclusive digital e-books by the legendary physicist Albert Einstein. This exciting addition has been made possible through a partnership between Amazon, the Philosophical Library, and the Hebrew University. The seven new eBooks … [Read more...] about Amazon Unveils Exclusive Einstein Kindle Collection
Tesla Coils Kinect Hack (Video)
We have featured quite a few different Kinect hacks here at Geeky Gadgets, and the latest one is definitely one of the coolest we have seen so far: the Tesla Coils Kinect hack. Have a look at the video of it in action below. It was created by the guys over at brightarcs, who build what they call … [Read more...] about Tesla Coils Kinect Hack (Video)
Dragon Age 2 Jumps Into Top Slot On UK Games Chart
The highly anticipated sequel to the RPG Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, which was released last week, has jumped into the top slot of the UK game charts. Dragon Age 2 jumped straight into the number one position for the week of March 6th, joining three other EA games in the top 10: Fight Night … [Read more...] about Dragon Age 2 Jumps Into Top Slot On UK Games Chart
