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
Sony Lets You Customize Your New Vaio Notebook With E Color
Sony has launched a new website which will let you customize your new Vaio notebook with some funky colors, and you can customize the keyboard, outer shell, and even the mouse and a laptop sleeve in a range of different colors. The custom colors are only available for the Vaio E series notebooks at … [Read more...] about Sony Lets You Customize Your New Vaio Notebook With E Color
Vibrating Car Seats Designed To Prevent Accidents
A researcher at Yale University has developed a new safety system for cars that is designed to alert you of potential danger. Instead of using either sound or visual cues, the system uses touch. The car seat is lined with vibrating motors from cell phones, which slightly vibrate when you are moving … [Read more...] about Vibrating Car Seats Designed To Prevent Accidents
HTC Evo 4G Shortages Could Hold Sprint Back
Sprint is the only carrier in the US at the moment with a 4G network, and sales of the first Android 4G smartphone, the HTC Evo 4G on the network have been good, with some analysts reporting as many as 300,000 units sold since launch. The HTC EVO 4G is currently sold out on Sprint, and the … [Read more...] about HTC Evo 4G Shortages Could Hold Sprint Back
iPhone App Developer Earns $1400 In One Day With iAds
Developing a successful application for the iPhone can make developers a fair bit of money. Now, one developer has shared their earnings from the first day of their new application using Apple's iAds platform. The developer made a total of $1,400 on his first day through iAds when his new free … [Read more...] about iPhone App Developer Earns $1400 In One Day With iAds
Google Invests $100 Million In Zynga
According to a report over at Tech Crunch, Google [GOOG] has invested $100 million in Zynga. Zynga makes social networking games like Farmville and Mafia Wars which are hugely popular on Facebook. It looks like Google may be planning to launch a new service called Google Games, in an attempt to … [Read more...] about Google Invests $100 Million In Zynga
