Facebook has updated their Messenger app for Google's Android platform and Apple's iOS platform, and the new version of the application comes with a range of new features. Some of the new features in the latest version of Messenger for Android and iOS include the ability to send voice messages, and … [Read more...] about Facebook Messenger For Android And iOS Updated
Android Jelly Bean Now On 10 Percent Of Devices
Google has released its latest Android distribution figures, and the latest version of Android, which includes Android 4.1 and 4.2, is now on a total of 10.2 percent of Android devices. This is up from last month when Jelly Bean was on 6.7 percent of tablets and smartphones. This significant … [Read more...] about Android Jelly Bean Now On 10 Percent Of Devices
Google Settles Antitrust Enquiry With FTC
Google has come to an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission over the antitrust inquiry which has been ongoing for the past 19 month, the investigation was looking into Google's advertising practices and also its use of patent which are industry standard against competitors. Google has … [Read more...] about Google Settles Antitrust Enquiry With FTC
Leikr GPS Sports Watch Designed By Ex-Nokia Engineers Hits Kickstarter For Funding (video)
A new style of GPS sports watch called the Leikr and created by former Nokia engineers, has started its journey over on the Kickstarter website looking for pledges to make the jump from concept to production. The Leikr GPS Sports Watch is equipped with a 2 inch high resolution colour screen … [Read more...] about Leikr GPS Sports Watch Designed By Ex-Nokia Engineers Hits Kickstarter For Funding (video)
iHome Lightning Port Docks And More Unveiled Ahead Of CES 2013
iHome has revealed a line-up of new devices it will be showcasing at CES 2013 next week running from Jan 8th-11th, which includes iHome's first Lightning Docks, Expanded Boom Box Line, together with new Bluetooth audio products and headphones. The iDL100 Triple Charging Stereo FM Clock Radio priced … [Read more...] about iHome Lightning Port Docks And More Unveiled Ahead Of CES 2013
Archos TV Connect Adds Android 4.1 Smart TV Features To HDTVs (video)
Ahead of CES 2013 next week, running from Jan 8th-11th, Archos has unveiled their new Archos TV Connect device, which has been designed to transform your HDTV into an Android Smart TV complete with a controller. The new Archos TV Connect system easily adds Google's latest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean … [Read more...] about Archos TV Connect Adds Android 4.1 Smart TV Features To HDTVs (video)
Samsung NX300 3D Mirrorless Camera Launching In March For $750
Samsung has today unveiled a new addition to its NX Series range of cameras, with the unveiling of their new Samsung NX300 mirrorless camera, which will be launching in March for $750. The new Samsung NX300 camera is equipped with a 20.3-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, and has been designed to … [Read more...] about Samsung NX300 3D Mirrorless Camera Launching In March For $750
Microsoft Starts Countdown To Potential E3 Announcement Of New Xbox
Or more likely, the announcement of an announcement and countdown to a countdown as these things go. The announcement was made on Larry Hryb's Major Nelson blog and is captioned with the phrase "And it’s on…", while the countdown is currently set to 158 days with E3 as the end date. There's a … [Read more...] about Microsoft Starts Countdown To Potential E3 Announcement Of New Xbox
Microsoft Trying Out New Xbox Live Account Regional Transfer
Microsoft has started testing a new web service that will allow Xbox Live subscribers to switch their region in a much less frustrating fashion. Most Xbox Live features, like gamer tags, gamerscore, subscription level, and achievements are eligible for migration, but region-locked services like TV … [Read more...] about Microsoft Trying Out New Xbox Live Account Regional Transfer
Need For Speed Most Wanted Wii U Fully Playable On GamePad
While new console launches are notoriously choked with shovelware and uninspired ports, the Wii U seems to be changing that to some extent. While the Wii U has seen its fair share of them, the unique GamePad features or perhaps Nintendo's own insistence on a certain standard of quality to offset the … [Read more...] about Need For Speed Most Wanted Wii U Fully Playable On GamePad
Sony Patents NFC-based Second Hand Game Sale Suppression Method
It's no secret that 2012 has not been a banner year for Sony, and one of the ways it wants to turn that around seems to be by taking on the used games market. A patent filed by SCE Japan describes a novel solution of associating a game copy with a single user account, not through the use of passcode … [Read more...] about Sony Patents NFC-based Second Hand Game Sale Suppression Method
Asus Adopts Leap Motion Gesture Technology For New PCs (video)
We have featured the new Leap motion technology before on Geeky Gadgets, but today Asus and Leap have announced that they will be including Leap motion sensing technology with select computer systems this year. The Leap motion technology is 200 times more accurate than Microsoft's Kinect motion … [Read more...] about Asus Adopts Leap Motion Gesture Technology For New PCs (video)
