Yamaha has today launched a new docking station, the Yamaha TSX-140, for iPhones and iPods that is equipped with an intellialarm system designed to wake you gently with the music of your choice. The alarm system firstly filters out the uncomfortable high frequencies from the music and then … [Read more...] about Yamaha TSX-140 iPhone Dock Alarm Clock
Opera Hits 150 Million Users
If you head on over to the Opera website today, what you will see is the inbox of the company's VP of communications, Tor Orland. You can browse the inbox and see what messages have been received. If you look at the top message, you will see the following: 'The PR-team is currently out of office … [Read more...] about Opera Hits 150 Million Users
iPad Closing In On Kindle eReader Market Share
Recent reports show that Apple's iPad is closing the gap between it and Amazon's Kindle device in eReader market share. The latest survey from ChangeWave, which included a sample of 2,800 consumers, reveals that the Amazon Kindle holds a 47 percent market share, nearly 15 points ahead of the Apple … [Read more...] about iPad Closing In On Kindle eReader Market Share
Parrot AR.Drone Teardown
We have featured the Parrot AR.Drone before here at Geeky Gadgets. As a reminder, the Parrot AR.Drone is a fun quadcopter that has captured the imagination of tech enthusiasts and drone hobbyists alike. Recently, we saw the cool iPhone augmented reality game for it, which adds an extra layer of … [Read more...] about Parrot AR.Drone Teardown
Elecom 4 Slot Mini SD Reader
Elecom has recently unveiled a compact 4-slot SD card reader that it plans to start shipping in the next few weeks. This innovative device is designed to be compatible with a variety of SD card formats, including SD, microSD, microSDHC, and miniSD cards. The reader supports cards with capacities of … [Read more...] about Elecom 4 Slot Mini SD Reader
Apple iPad Heads To Wall Street
The Apple iPad has been a great success for Apple amongst consumers, but one thing Apple has been hoping for is that business customers will start using the iPad as a business tool. It seems that this is about to happen as Business Insider is reporting that JPMorgan will be giving out Apple iPad's … [Read more...] about Apple iPad Heads To Wall Street
Reeder Arrives On Mac OS X In Beta
Reeder, the fantastic iOS feedreader application, is now available in a Beta release on Mac OS X. Even in its basic Beta release, Reeder can still sync with your existing Google Reader account to import feeds for you to view. This makes it incredibly convenient for users who have already been using … [Read more...] about Reeder Arrives On Mac OS X In Beta
Apple Patent Shows Convertible MacBook And iPad Device
Apple has been granted a number of new patents relating to multiple touch and a convertible MacBook and tablet-like device, which you can see in the diagram below. Apple has called the device listed in the patent a "convertible MacBook to iPad-like device," and as you can see from the diagram … [Read more...] about Apple Patent Shows Convertible MacBook And iPad Device
Archos Android Tablets Get Android 2.2 Froyo Update
Acrhos has updated its range of Android tablets to the latest version of Google's Android OS, Android 2.2 Froyo. Android 2.2 brings a range of new features and enhancements to the Archos tablets. Some of the new features added include up to five times faster apps, better support for Microsoft … [Read more...] about Archos Android Tablets Get Android 2.2 Froyo Update
Got Burned? How About Stem Cell Spray?
Long the stuff of sci-fi speculation, recent breakthroughs in stem cell research have now led to a full-fledged skin spray that can heal severe tissue damage. Alas, the test product underwent a successful demo at the University of Utah, where doctors at its Burn Care Center successfully applied … [Read more...] about Got Burned? How About Stem Cell Spray?
Steampunk Steam Powered Turntable (video)
If you are a fan of Steampunk creations, then this Steampunk Turntable will definitely bring a smile to your face. The creation was built by Simon Jansen of Auckland, New Zealand. It was built due to Simon's desire to listen to an old Sex Pistols LP he had and comes complete with a steam whistle. … [Read more...] about Steampunk Steam Powered Turntable (video)
Samsung Shows Off Super PLS LCD Displays
Samsung has revealed details of a new LCD the company has been working on, the Super PLS LCD display, which is designed to replace IPS displays. According to Samsung, the new Super PLS technology provides a great viewing angle in LCD displays, and it seems the improvement is as much as 100 percent … [Read more...] about Samsung Shows Off Super PLS LCD Displays
