Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter


NVIDIA Shield Tablet LTE Up For Pre-order

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 06:41 AM PDT

NVIDIA has announced that the NVIDIA Shield Tablet LTE is available to pre-order from today, the WiFi version of the tablet launched back in July. The NVIDIA Shield Tablet LTE is available to pre-order for $399, it share similar specifications to the original tablet, although it comes with 4G LTE and 32GB of built in […]

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Lenovo Miix 3 Windows 8 Tablet Unveiled

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 06:38 AM PDT

A new Windows 8 tablet has been unveiled by Lenovo this week in the form of the Lenovo Miix 3, which will be launching in China very soon and is expected to roll out to other countries and markets worldwide over the coming months. The new Windows 8 Lenovo Miix 3 tablet is fitted with […]

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Sony Xperia E3 Launched In India

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 06:26 AM PDT

The Sony Xperia E3 was announced at IFA along with the Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact, and now Sony is launching the new Xperia E3 in India. The Sony Xperia E3 will be available in single SIM and dual SIM options in India, the single SIM version of the handset will retail for […]

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Apple’s iOS 8 Update Lands Tomorrow

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 05:43 AM PDT

Apple will release the next version of their mobile OS, Apple iOS 8,  tomorrow the 17th of September, the software will bring a wide range of new features to Apple’s devices. The Apple iOS 8 update will be available for a range of iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch models, which will include the iPhone 4S, […]

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New Grand Theft Auto V Trailer “A Picket Fence and a Dog Named Skip” (video)

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 05:34 AM PDT

Earlier this month Rockstar Games the developers behind the hugely popular Grand Theft Auto games announced that the latest in the series GTA 5 will be launching on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on November 18th 2014 Together with a PC version of GTA 5 that will be available to purchase early next year […]

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Ecobee Launches New Smart Thermostat

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 05:29 AM PDT

Ecobee has launched their latest smart thermostat, the Ecobee3, and the company has give their thermostat a completely new design and it also comes with a range of new features. The Ecobee3 comes with wireless remote sensors and it connects to your WiFi, and it is designed to measure temperatures and also occupancy in the […]

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Divinity Original Sin Update Adds Two New Characters (video)

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 05:21 AM PDT

Those of you that are enjoying the new Divinity Original Sin game which was successfully funded to the tune of $944,000 by the Kickstarter crowd funding community and launched by the Larian Studios development studio to excellent reviews. Have today announced the first free major update for the Divinity Original Sin game since the games […]

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iPad Air 2 Protective Case Leaked

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 05:01 AM PDT

We have already seen a number of leaked photos of the new iPad Air 2 back casing, and now we have some leaked photos of a protective casing for the iPad Air 2, which shows something new on Apple’s next generation tablet. The photos show a small hole next to the camera on the back […]

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Heli Hell App lets You Destroy Enemies from the Air

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:58 AM PDT

Android gamers have a new app that reminds me a lot of some of the video games I grew up with in the 80s; the new game is called Heli Hell. The app puts you behind the controls of four different helicopters as you strafe and blow up enemy vehicles. One of the coolest things […]

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Notch’s Thoughts On Leaving Mojang After Microsoft Purchase Minecraft For $2.5 Billion

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:55 AM PDT

Following on from the confirmation this morning that Microsoft will be purchasing Mojang the company behind the hugely popular Minecraft game, for $2.5 billion. The original creator of Minecraft Markus “Notch” Persson has published a statement over on his personal website explaining his thoughts about the acquisition by Microsoft and why he will be leaving […]

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AT&T Moto X Goes Up For Pre-order

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:49 AM PDT

Motorola recently announced a number of new smartphones, which included the new Moto G and the new Motorola Moto X, and now mobile carrier AT&T is taking pre-orders on the Moto X. AT&T are offering the Moto X for $99 when you sign a new two year contract with the carrier, the handset will also […]

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DIY Google Cardboard VR Style Kit Now Available For $3.66

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:27 AM PDT

During this years Google I/O event back in June Google revealed an environmentally friendly DIY Google cardboard VR (virtual reality) device that allows you to view VR demonstrations and content using your Android smartphone device. If you didn't attend the Google 2014 developer event but would still like to get your hands on one of […]

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Dr Duino Arduino Shield Makes Using Shields On Your Projects Even Easier (video)

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:12 AM PDT

If you enjoy building projects using the Arduino platform and Arduino shields you might be interested in a new device called the Dr Duino which has been created by Guido Bonelli. Simply positioning the Dr Duino Arduino shield board between your shields and use the jumpers to break the connection between the shield above and […]

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CyanogenMod 11.0 M10 Now Available With Galaxy S5 Sprint Support And More

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:02 AM PDT

The team over at CyanogenMod has today announced the release of a new build in the form of the latest CyanogenMod 11.0 M10 which includes a wealth of new features, tweaks and enhancements. As well as a new field to the 'take a bug report' option found in Developer Settings that allows users to optionally […]

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ProtoCam Raspberry Pi Camera Module Prototyping Board (video)

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 03:32 AM PDT

Makers, developers and hobbyists that enjoy creating projects using the awesome Raspberry Pi single board computer and its camera module. You might be interested in a new breakout board called the ProtoCam. The ProtoCam is a prototyping board for the Raspberry Pi Model A and B mini PCs, that offers a unique way to prototype […]

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Roku Has Sold 10 Million Streaming Devices

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 03:27 AM PDT

Roku has announced that they have sold over 10 million of their Roku streaming players, the first Roku device was launched back in 2008, and the company has released a number of different models since then. Roku now has over 1,800 streaming channels, which according to the company is 1,000 more channels than many of […]

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Samsung Galaxy S5 Active Launched In Canada

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 03:09 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy S5 Active has been available in the U.S for a while, and now Samsung has launched the device in Canada, and it is available with a number of mobile carriers. The Galaxy S5 Active will be available with Rogers, Bell and Telus, the handset will retails for $279.99 when you take out […]

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New FarCry 4 Trailer Offers An Insight Into Elephants (video)

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 03:07 AM PDT

Gamers looking forward to the highly anticipated launch of the new Far Cry 4 game which is set to officially launch on November 18th 2014 Far Cry 4 are sure to enjoy this latest trailer revealing some of the features, strengths and characteristics of the elephants you will encounter in Kyrat. Far Cry 4 will […]

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Apple’s Tim Cook Talks About Consumer Privacy (Video)

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 02:54 AM PDT

In an interview with Charlie Rose, Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook has talked about user privacy, and how Apple’ deals with personal data as opposed to how companies like Google deal with your personal data. Tim Cook talks about Apple’s stance on user privacy, and that the company does not collect data on people, like Google […]

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Netflix Launches In Germany

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 02:54 AM PDT

Today Netflix launches in Germany expanding its reach even further in to Europe and worldwide markets joining France which is also available to view and stream Netflix movies and TV content. Netflix is now available in more than 40 countries worldwide and enjoys a over 50 million subscribers throughout the world. Netflix also confirmed the […]

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Microsoft Windows 9 Event Announced For September 30th

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 02:40 AM PDT

We have been hearing rumors for a while that Microsoft will be holding a press event for their next version of Windows, Windows 9 on the 30th of September, and now Microsoft has confirmed the event. Microsoft has sent out invites to their Windows 9 event, which will take place on the 30th of September […]

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Microsoft Windows 9 Leaked Video Footage Reveals More Details (video)

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 02:38 AM PDT

Microsoft has today announced the date for their official unveiling of the new Windows 9 operating system which they have been developing for the last few years since the launch of their previous Windows 8 software that received mixed reactions after its official launch. This week three new Windows 9 videos have leaked providing you […]

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Panasonic Lumix CM1 Smartphone Camera Unveiled With 20 Megapixel Sensw

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 02:21 AM PDT

As well as announcing their new Panasonic Lumix GM5 compact camera which is equipped with a electronic viewfinder, Panasonic have also announced the launch of their new Panasonic Lumix CM1. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 smartphone has been launched at this weeks Photokina 2014 event in Cologne and is equipped with a 20 megapixel 1 inch […]

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iPhone 6 NFC Will Be Restricted To Apple Pay

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 02:12 AM PDT

  Apple introduced Apple Pay at their iPhone press event, and both the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus with use NFC (Near Field Communication) for Apple Pay. NFC can be used for a number of things, but it appears that use of NFC on the new iPhone 6 Plus and the iPhone 6 […]

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iPhone 6 And iPhone 6 Plus Pre-orders Hit 4 Million In 24 Hours

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 01:21 AM PDT

Apple has announced some official pre-order details for the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the company took over 4 million pre-orders of the handsets in the first 24 hours. This is higher than the pre-orders for the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C last year, and the new iPhone 6 handsets are expected to […]

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Microsoft says that Minecraft will teach kids about science and technology

Posted: 15 Sep 2014 11:57 PM PDT

Microsoft has officially announced that they will be acquiring Mojang for $2.5 billion. This also means that Microsoft will get access to Mojang's games as well, like Minecraft for instance. Minecraft alone should help Microsoft make a lot of money, but maybe there is more to it than just money. According to GeekWire, Microsoft's reasons […]

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Images of Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Leaks

Posted: 15 Sep 2014 11:43 PM PDT

Recently, information about another upcoming handset from Samsung made its way on to the internet, dubbed as the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime. The handset looks more like every other Samsung handset, but offers a different, albeit downgraded, specifications when compared with the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2. As with every other OEM, the main focus is […]

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Panasonic unveils Lumix GM5 with electronic viewfinder

Posted: 15 Sep 2014 11:27 PM PDT

Panasonic launched their third Photokina camera and it is another addition to the company’s collection of compact mirrorless Micro Four Thirds devices. The Lumix GM5. This model is a small 16-megapixel interchangeable lens camera that is similar to the Lumix GM1 which was launched last year, with one major difference. The introduction of a 1.16M-dot […]

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LG G3 Vigor Coming to Sprint on September 19th

Posted: 15 Sep 2014 11:13 PM PDT

Last month, a rumor suggested that LG G3 Vigor will hit retail at Sprint in the coming months, and it turns out it was correct after all. Sprint has announced the mid-range LG G3 Vigor, which is set to go on sale from Friday, September 19th through all Sprint sales channels — sprint stores, web […]

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