Microsoft [MSFT] has extended the Windows 7 deadline for users who want to downgrade their operating system to Windows XP until 2020. Users who are running some versions of Windows 7 will still have the option to downgrade to Windows XP for the next 10 years. Microsoft had planned to remove this … [Read more...] about Microsoft Extends Windows 7 XP Downgrade Deadline To 2020
Mans Says He Owns 84 Percent Of Facebook, Sues Mark Zuckerberg
A lawsuit has been filed against Facebook and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, by Paul D. Ceglia of Wellsville, N.Y. In this lawsuit, Mr. Ceglia claims that he owns a staggering 84 percent of the world's largest social networking site, Facebook. Mr. Ceglia asserts that he entered into an agreement with … [Read more...] about Mans Says He Owns 84 Percent Of Facebook, Sues Mark Zuckerberg
Exolife iPhone 4 Battery Case
The battery life on the iPhone 3G and 3GS wasn't very good, I pretty much used both of them with one of those battery cases. The battery life on the iPhone 4 is very good so you may not need to use a battery case for it all the time. If you are a heavy user of the iPhone 4 and want some extra … [Read more...] about Exolife iPhone 4 Battery Case
DIY Chess Table Rolls Web-based and Real World Games into One
There are lots of chess players out there who only play online. These folks tend to play with people all around the world. Some prefer the feel of real world chess pieces to the virtual parts though. A new chess table made DIY style has turned up that lets players combine real world pieces with … [Read more...] about DIY Chess Table Rolls Web-based and Real World Games into One
Onkyo Debuts Miffy Netbook to the Delight of Little Girls and Japanese Fans
The things that are crazy popular in Japan never cease to amaze me. You only have to look at all the gear and items you can get Hello Kitty on in Japan to see the fascination for girly animation in the country. Onkyo has a new netbook that has its own cartoon character for Japan. The netbook is a … [Read more...] about Onkyo Debuts Miffy Netbook to the Delight of Little Girls and Japanese Fans
Skype Blocks Fring iPhone App (Updated) With Skype Statement
Earlier today we told you about the new Fring iPhone app that lets you make video calls from your iPhone 4, to any other smartphone with a front facing video camera. With the Fring application you could also make calls over Skype, but now it seems Skype isn't very happy about this new feature and … [Read more...] about Skype Blocks Fring iPhone App (Updated) With Skype Statement
Steve Ballmer Says Windows 7 Tablets To Launch By End Of 2010
Microsoft [MSFT] already showed us a Windows 7 based tablet, the HP Slate, which HP decided to shelve when they purchased Palm. Now, Microsoft's CEO Steve Ballmer has said that we can expect to see some Windows 7 tablets before the end of 2010. Ballmer recently mentioned the Windows 7 Tablets at … [Read more...] about Steve Ballmer Says Windows 7 Tablets To Launch By End Of 2010
Intel’s Smart TV Remote Will Recognize The User
Intel is working on a new TV remote control that will automatically recognize who you are when you pick it up. The remote uses motion sensors to log how often you use it every 100 nanoseconds, and then build an ID out of that. The remote would then be able to let you view content suited to your … [Read more...] about Intel’s Smart TV Remote Will Recognize The User
Where’s The Stig?
If you're a fan of the Top Gear show in the UK, their "Where's Stig?" books will definitely help you while away a few hours, whether you're on your own or with your children. These books offer a delightful blend of entertainment and challenge, making them a perfect choice for fans of all ages. I … [Read more...] about Where’s The Stig?
Adobe Flash Goes 3D
Adobe is now pushing Flash towards 3D developers by adding a new layer to its Flash standard with a 3D layer. Adobe will be including a new 3D rendering engine in the next Flash release. Unfortunately, this isn't the 3D glasses version but a method for 3D vector graphics to be used in any 3D game … [Read more...] about Adobe Flash Goes 3D
iRetrofone Steampunk Copper iPhone 4 Dock
Some of our readers will remember the iRetrofone iPhone dock that we featured on Geeky Gadgets previously. Now, there is a new version available for the iPhone 4, although this one is slightly more expensive than the last one. The iRetrofone Steampunk Copper iPhone 4 dock features a hand-sculpted … [Read more...] about iRetrofone Steampunk Copper iPhone 4 Dock
Apple Offering Replacements For 2008 Time Capsules
Apple [AAPL] has just issued a statement saying that it will offer customers who are having trouble with their Time Capsules purchased in February 2008 and June 2008 a replacement or a free repair. Time Capsules with the serial numbers XX807XXXXXX - XX814XXXXXX are affected, and some of the … [Read more...] about Apple Offering Replacements For 2008 Time Capsules
