To think we ran a story about this a few days ago. (Read it here.) For reasons unexplained, the German author of the sensational/opportunistic ebook about the currently brewing Wikileaks war has vanished from Amazon's shelves. But matters aren't as straight cut as they seem, with a minor … [Read more...] about Wikileaks Ebook Removed From Amazon Then Returned
U.S. Navy Tests Shiny New Railgun
Thanks to Hollywood, the enduring impression of railguns in the public mind usually revolves around the Schwarzenegger movie Eraser and the last Transformers sequel, where it was used to dispatch a giant Decepticon that was tearing a Giza Pyramid apart. The reality of railguns is far from its … [Read more...] about U.S. Navy Tests Shiny New Railgun
Obscure Planet Could Be Littered With Diamonds
What do you get on a planet with an unusually high carbon-to-oxygen ratio and searing temperatures? Diamonds. Giant chunks of the glittering stuff scattered across an infernal landscape that will soon vanish once it's consumed by its star. … [Read more...] about Obscure Planet Could Be Littered With Diamonds
Convoys Of Self-Driving Cars To Hit Europeans Roads Soon
The concept and technology is at least a decade old, but it may finally hit the road once all the kinks are smoothed out in the next two years of testing. Oh, and what's it called? SARTRE. The long version is "Safe Road Trains For the Environment." Understanding SARTRE SARTRE is pretty … [Read more...] about Convoys Of Self-Driving Cars To Hit Europeans Roads Soon
HTC Desire HD Review
The HTC Desire HD was announced back in September, and when it was announced it had a range of impressive specifications and features. It comes with Android 2.2 Froyo, and the model we tested is the UK version. We have been using the Desire HD for about a week here at Geeky Gadgets, which gave us … [Read more...] about HTC Desire HD Review
GelaSkins Launches MacBook Air Skins
GelaSkins have been around for a while with cool skins that look good and prevent scratches on the top of all sorts of notebooks and smartphones. If you are the proud owner of one of the new MacBook Air ultraportables, GelaSkins has announced that it is now supporting the new Apple gear. Variety … [Read more...] about GelaSkins Launches MacBook Air Skins
dzdock One iPad Stand Designed by an 11-year-old
At 11, I was not interested in designing anything that didn't have to do with a snack or a video game. I bet a lot of you were the same way. An 11-year-old kid named Dino Zaharak was challenged by his dad to build an iPad stand that was better than a design that pops hacked together and Dino took … [Read more...] about dzdock One iPad Stand Designed by an 11-year-old
iKit Launches FM Transmitter for iOS Devices And MP3 Players
iKit has just launched a new FM transmitter accessory designed for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and MP3 players, allowing you to listen to your music via the FM radio in your car or house. You simply re-tune your car radio to the same frequency as the Autocon, and the built-in FM Transmitter with rapid … [Read more...] about iKit Launches FM Transmitter for iOS Devices And MP3 Players
Second Windows Phone 7 Update Arriving February 2011?
According to reports from developers, Microsoft is already preparing a second Windows Phone 7 update to be made available in February 2011, even before the first has been released. The second update is expected to be unveiled by Microsoft at the Mobile World Congress in February 2011. If current … [Read more...] about Second Windows Phone 7 Update Arriving February 2011?
Kondo Mini Humanoid KHR-3HV Black (video)
Kondo has today announced that it is releasing a new mini humanoid, the KHR-3HV Black, that stands 40cm tall and weighs around 1.5kg and looks fantastic. The mini humanoid comes complete with a USB port connection, 17 joints, and a 10.8V-800mAh nickel battery. But if you're interested, be quick as … [Read more...] about Kondo Mini Humanoid KHR-3HV Black (video)
Steam Treasure Hunt With 100 Games Of Their Choice To The Winner
Steam is currently running an exciting games Treasure Hunt, up until the 20th of December, with a grand prize of 100 games for the lucky winner. If you fancy more games than you can ever complete this holiday season, jump over to Steam to start competing. This event is a fantastic opportunity for … [Read more...] about Steam Treasure Hunt With 100 Games Of Their Choice To The Winner
Epson And Thinxstream Drop Price Of PrintJinni Wireless Printing App To Free
Not to be left high and dry by Apple's AirPrint, Epson and Thinxstream have now reduced the price of their wireless printing app PrintJinni to free of charge. The PrintJinni app used to be $6.99 and now has been dropped to zero. Unfortunately, the app in the iTunes store is still currently priced … [Read more...] about Epson And Thinxstream Drop Price Of PrintJinni Wireless Printing App To Free
