Researches have developed rootkits to demonstrate how easy it is to hack modern-day smartphones and send invisible text messages to rootkitted phones, allowing the hacker to place outgoing calls without the user knowing. This alarming capability highlights the vulnerabilities in smartphone security … [Read more...] about iPad and Smartphone Rootkit Demo
Samsung AQ100 Compact Digital Camera
Yesterday we saw a couple of new cameras from Samsung, like the new Samsung TL500. Today, we have another new model, the Samsung AQ100, although this new model is a little different as it is waterproof. The Samsung AQ100 can be used in up to ten feet of water, and it features a slim design with a … [Read more...] about Samsung AQ100 Compact Digital Camera
Kobo All Platform Book Store Cloud
Where most ebook providers are trying to lock in readers to their ebook formats and devices, Kobo is providing ebooks that can be viewed on multiple platforms easily and hopes to open up the whole digital book market. Kobo is a cloud-based bookstore which has just expanded by opening a UK service … [Read more...] about Kobo All Platform Book Store Cloud
Streetfighter IV iPhone App
Capcom is set to release their latest iPhone game, Streetfighter IV, which will be the first mobile version of the popular arcade game. This highly anticipated release is expected to be available from iTunes next month, bringing the classic fighting game experience to the fingertips of mobile … [Read more...] about Streetfighter IV iPhone App
Aliens vs Predator Takes Number One Slot
BioShock 2 has been pushed from its top spot in only two weeks thanks to SEGA's Aliens vs Predator. This new title is reportedly storming the gaming charts in all formats, capturing the attention of gamers worldwide with its intense gameplay and nostalgic appeal. Aliens vs Predator has also … [Read more...] about Aliens vs Predator Takes Number One Slot
Did Apple’s A4 iPad Processor Cost $1 Billion To Develop?
Apple's new iPad will feature a new processor which was developed by Apple [AAPL], and it is based on an ARM Cortex A9 MPCore processor, but how much did this chip cost Apple to develop? According to the New York Times, the Apple A4 processor could have cost Apple as much as $1 Billion to develop, … [Read more...] about Did Apple’s A4 iPad Processor Cost $1 Billion To Develop?
Sigma SD15 DSLR Camera
Sigma has launched a new DSLR camera, the Sigma SD15, which is an upgraded version of the SD14. The new Sigma SD15 adds in SD card compatibility as well as a new, more 'durable' shutter mechanism. The Sigma SD15 DSLR Camera features a Foveon X3 image sensor, as well as Sigma's TRUEII image … [Read more...] about Sigma SD15 DSLR Camera
Microsoft & Amazon Sign Patent Deal
Microsoft and Amazon earlier this week have entered into a patent cross-licensing deal with Amazon paying Microsoft an undisclosed amount of money, and neither side has disclosed what sorts of money is involved. The Patent deal covers Amazon's Kindle device and the companies' use of Linux-based … [Read more...] about Microsoft & Amazon Sign Patent Deal
Google Earth For Android 2.1 Now Available
Google Earth has been available on the Apple iPhone for quite some time, and now there's good news for all the Google Android smartphone users out there: Google Earth is now available for Android 2.1. The new Android version of Google Earth is the fastest mobile version to be released so far, and … [Read more...] about Google Earth For Android 2.1 Now Available
Car Thieves Using GPS Jammers
There is a growing trend with car thieves to use imported GPS jammers to disable the tracking security devices fitted to cars, trucks, and transporters. The jammer devices are designed to output a signal at the same frequency as the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites, which then overwhelm … [Read more...] about Car Thieves Using GPS Jammers
Lenovo ThinkPad X100e 10 Inch Netbook
Some of our readers will remember the Lenovo ThinkPad X100e netbook that we featured on Geeky Gadgets previously. It looks like Lenovo will be offering a new version of this netbook with a smaller 10.1-inch screen, as opposed to the 11.1-inch screen on the previous version. The 10.1 LCD display … [Read more...] about Lenovo ThinkPad X100e 10 Inch Netbook
BBC iPlayer reaches a 120 Million requests a month
With a 6% rise compared to December 2009, which itself was up 14% over the previous month, the BBC's iPlayer has now reached an impressive 120 million programme requests per month. 70% of the requests were for TV programmes, with the most popular shows being Top Gear, Doctor Who, Gavin and Stacey, … [Read more...] about BBC iPlayer reaches a 120 Million requests a month
