Twitter announced their Snowflake project earlier this year. The project has set out to upgrade the database structure of Twitter from MySQL to Cassandra due to the ever-increasing size of its user base and the amount of tweets sent on a daily basis. Twitter was looking to replace their current … [Read more...] about Twitter Snowflake Project Freezes Up
Leaked: T-Mobiles myTouch 4G Phone Video
A promo video for the new T-Mobile myTouch 4G, otherwise known as the myTouch HD, has been leaked and shows the functionality of the new phone in more detail. The promotional video looks as though it has been designed to view directly on the handset itself and quickly demos the new features users … [Read more...] about Leaked: T-Mobiles myTouch 4G Phone Video
Metal Grudge – The 48 Wheeled Lego Tank
We love anything to do with Lego here at Geeky Gadgets. Today, we are excited to showcase an incredible creation called Metal Grudge, a Lego tank that features a total of 48 wheels. Metal Grudge was ingeniously created by Peer Kreuger. Have a look at the video of it in action below. About the … [Read more...] about Metal Grudge – The 48 Wheeled Lego Tank
Nokia DAB Radio Headphones
Nokia has just launched a great little gadget that can convert any Nokia Symbian^3 handset into a digital radio receiver. The Nokia DAB radio headset has been released for Nokia phones including the Nokia C7, E7, and N8. How It Works The headset plugs into your smartphone's micro-USB port and … [Read more...] about Nokia DAB Radio Headphones
Tango Android App Connects FaceTime To Android
Using the new Tango Android App, you can now make video calls from your Android phone. Currently, the only Android phone with video calling built-in is the HTC Evo 4G, but the Tango app allows any Android phone to now make video calls. How to Get Started with Tango Once the app is downloaded and … [Read more...] about Tango Android App Connects FaceTime To Android
Angry Birds For Android Hits 2 Million Downloads
Yesterday we told you that the new Angry Birds for Android had reached a massive 1 million downloads in just 24 hours. Now it seems that Angry Birds has reached a total of 2 million downloads in the first two days. According to the developer, Rovio Mobile, Angry Birds is now well over two million … [Read more...] about Angry Birds For Android Hits 2 Million Downloads
Wii Remote Plus Coming To Europe November 5th
Some of our readers will remember the new Wii Remote Plus that we featured on the site a while back. Nintendo has announced that it will be available in Europe from November 5th, 2010. The new Wii Remote Plus features built-in Wii Motion Plus, so there is no need for an additional add-on like with … [Read more...] about Wii Remote Plus Coming To Europe November 5th
Nokia C7 now Available To pre-Order
The new Nokia C7 is now available to pre-order on the Nokia website for £389 SIM free. It will also be available with a number of mobile phone operators on a monthly contract. The Nokia C7 features a 3.5 inch AMOLED touchscreen display, and it seems like a pretty slim smartphone, measuring just … [Read more...] about Nokia C7 now Available To pre-Order
Steve Jobs Talks About Android, Google (Video)
In yesterday's Apple earnings call, Apple's CEO talked about Google and their Android OS, you can listen to what he had to say in the video below. In the video, Steve Jobs talks about Android and their 'open system' and he also laughed off the idea that the iPad will have any real competition from … [Read more...] about Steve Jobs Talks About Android, Google (Video)
Awesome Steampunk R2-D2
We love anything to do with steampunk here at Geeky Gadgets, and what could be cooler than everyone's favourite astromech droid given a steampunk look. This awesome steampunk R2-D2 is the work of amoebabbloke from Deviant Art, and he is auctioning it so you can have a go at trying to get your hands … [Read more...] about Awesome Steampunk R2-D2
Apple Reports Record Revenues Of $20 Billion
Yesterday, Apple held their fourth-quarter earnings call and reported record revenues of $20.34 billion and a net quarterly profit of $4.31 billion, marking their highest revenue quarter to date. This impressive financial performance underscores Apple's continued dominance and growth in the tech … [Read more...] about Apple Reports Record Revenues Of $20 Billion
Pleo RB Robot Dino Gets New Features
You may recall the robot baby dinosaur that was on the market a year or so back called Pleo. The robot was green and had sensors that allowed it to interact with the world and do things that your average toy could not. A new updated version of the Pleo has been unveiled. The new version is called … [Read more...] about Pleo RB Robot Dino Gets New Features
