Yahoo has announced this week that it is preparing to shut down a number of services that it provides in a clean-out that will help the struggling search engine to focus on what's next within its development under the new guidance of CEO Marissa Mayer. Yahoo services that will be getting the chop … [Read more...] about Yahoo Closing Services Including AltaVista, Axis, WebPlayer And More
ZTE Open Firefox OS Smartphone Lands In Spain Tomorrow
The ZTE Open Firefox OS smartphone will launch in Spain tomorrow, the handset will be available with mobile carrier Telefonica, and will cost 69 Euros. The 69 Euros price will include 30 Euros of pay as you go credit, the device will also be available on a contract with Telefonica which will cost … [Read more...] about ZTE Open Firefox OS Smartphone Lands In Spain Tomorrow
HTC One 4.2 Update Released For Dual SIM Version
It looks like the HTC One 4.2 update has been released for the dual SIM version of the smartphone. The HTC One dual SIM is available in a number of countries, which include Russia, China, and India. The HTC One 4.2 update comes in the form of Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and it brings a number of new … [Read more...] about HTC One 4.2 Update Released For Dual SIM Version
Windows 8.1 Preview Introduces DirectX 11.2
Within Microsoft's latest Windows 8.1 Preview, the company has rolled out a new version of its DirectX 11.2 software, which brings a host of new features to improve performance in your games and graphics apps. This update is a significant step forward in enhancing the visual and computational … [Read more...] about Windows 8.1 Preview Introduces DirectX 11.2
Mobile Roaming Prices In Europe Reduced, More Cuts To Come
If you take your smartphone abroad, you will have had to pay higher fees for making calls, sending texts, and browsing the web. The European Commission is looking to reduce the cost of taking your smartphone abroad, and the first set of cuts have come into force today. Costs of making a call from … [Read more...] about Mobile Roaming Prices In Europe Reduced, More Cuts To Come
Spectre SoundBar SB301524W With Integrated Android 4.0 Mini PC Unveiled
We have featured many different Android mini PCs here on Geeky Gadgets which are being designed to transform your standard HDTV into a smart TV. Now Sceptre have unveiled a slightly different take on the Android mini PC and have integrated one running Google's Android 4.0 into a sound bar in the … [Read more...] about Spectre SoundBar SB301524W With Integrated Android 4.0 Mini PC Unveiled
Surgeon Simulator 2013 Receives Oculus Rift Support (video)
If you enjoy playing Surgeon Simulator 2013, you might be interested to learn that it now has been linked with the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset to provide an even more immersive game. The Surgeon Simulator 2013 game is a darkly humorous, over-the-top operation sim game where you become Nigel … [Read more...] about Surgeon Simulator 2013 Receives Oculus Rift Support (video)
Shockwave From Russian Meteor Twice Circled the Globe
You may recall the meteor that entered the Earth's atmosphere over the Russian city of Chelyabinsk back in February. The meteor was traveling at such high speeds that its shockwave blew windows out of a number of buildings in the Russian city and caused injury to people on the ground. As many as … [Read more...] about Shockwave From Russian Meteor Twice Circled the Globe
Leaked Photo Reportedly Shows iPhone 5S Shell
The image you see below supposedly is an image of the shell for the iPhone 5S that has been leaked ahead of the official launch of the device. The iPhone shell is an interesting green color. Rumors have suggested that the next generation iPhone will be available in several different colors. Color … [Read more...] about Leaked Photo Reportedly Shows iPhone 5S Shell
Motorola Droid Xyboard Android Jelly Bean Update Announced
Some of our readers will remember the Motorola Droid Xyboard tablets that launched last year. Good news if you own one, as it looks like both devices will be getting the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update. Both the 8.2 inch and the 10.1 inch Motorola Droid Xyboard tablets will be receiving the Android … [Read more...] about Motorola Droid Xyboard Android Jelly Bean Update Announced
New Casts for a 3D World
Breaking a bone sucks from beginning to end, and the initial injury isn’t even the worst part. Yes, the pain is usually excruciating at first, but the months of moving around with a cumbersome cast are torture! It’s bad enough that you can’t move part of your body, but you also can’t wash or even … [Read more...] about New Casts for a 3D World
New Gaming Giant
Right now the gaming community is dominated by three companies – Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo. It’s been that way since Microsoft came out with the Xbox more than a decade ago; however, a new player may come onto the scene to challenge the three for gaming’s top spot. Google is apparently working … [Read more...] about New Gaming Giant
