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Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

2014-01-31T02:16:00.001+07:00

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

Nintendo DS Games Coming To Wii U’s Virtual Console
Nintendo confirms that mobile apps are on the way
New PS Vita Slim Rumored for UK
Divoom Voombox-Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker Debuts
SwiftKey Note Smart Keyboard iOS App Launches With Advanced Word Prediction
HTC Desire 310 Leaked By HTC
Apple iOS 7.0.5 Update For iPhone Released
Blossom Project Creates World’s First Inflatable 3D Print (video)
The Elder Scrolls Online “Arrival” 8 Minute Cinematic Trailer Released (video)
Samsung’s Tizen Smartphone Turns Up On Ebay
Facebook Paper News Reading App Announced (Video)
Synology NAS Systems Receiving Chromecast Streaming Support
Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Rugged Laptop Range Unveiled Starting At $349
Sony PlayStation Vita Slim Lands In The UK 7th Feburary
Diablo 3 Reaper Of Souls Collectors Edition Available To Pre-order for $80
Samsung To Reduce Android Customization On Future Devices (Rumor)
Fingerprint Scanning Technology and WQHD Might Launch With Galaxy S5 (Rumor)
Lenovo Will Manufacture the Next Nexus Device (Rumor)
Oppo N1 Launched in India for Rs. 39,999
A New 8-inch Samsung Tablet with Model Number SM-T330 Spotted
Paypal And GoDaddy Respond To @N Twitter Hacking
Geeksphone Smartphone Will Feature Dual OS
White Xbox One To Launch Later This Year (Rumor)
Star Wars: Assault Team coming to Android, iOS, and Windows Phone 8 this spring
Android 4.4 KitKat for US HTC One Delayed By One to Two Weeks
Lil Nardo Arduino Leonardo Compatible Development Board (video)
New Samsung Galaxy Tab Is All About Education
Opto-pi Raspberry Pi Opto-Isolator Board Offers Easier Interfacing With Digital GPIO Pins (video)
Google Sold Motorola to Lenovo for $2.91 Billion
Lenovo ThinkPad 8 Launches For $429 With Intel Atom And 64GB eMMC (video)
Silencer Trigger Controlled Electronic Camera Follow Focus System Unveiled (video)
Dell Wyse Cloud Connect Android PC Stick Launches For $129

Nintendo DS Games Coming To Wii U’s Virtual Console

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 07:40 AM PST

Nintendo is going through some rough times, but don’t expect a cheaper Wii U console. That is not going to happen. Maybe they can release better games and pull some rabbits out of their Mario hat. They can also look to past success and see what worked. Nintendo President Satoru Iwata has also said that […]

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 07:19 AM PST

At an investor briefing yesterday, CEO and president of Nintendo Satoru Iwata, confirmed that the company is considering the release of an official mobile application for the company’s services. As we told you the other day, it is not going to be mobile versions of Nintendo’s games, but something similar to Sony’s PlayStation or Valve’s […]

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New PS Vita Slim Rumored for UK

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 07:06 AM PST

Sony hasn't exactly sold the existing PS Vita like gangbusters. The portable gaming system picked up a bit of steam late last year thinks to the PS4 remote play capability and a price cut. A rumor surfaced today that there would be a new version of the PS Vita released in the UK for pre-order […]

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 06:52 AM PST

A new rugged Bluetooth speaker has launched from a company called Divoom. The speaker is the Voombox-Outdoor and it is designed to provide high quality sound while being able to survive the elements. The portable speaker has a water resistant case that also protects form dust. The speaker promises advanced audio performance for a full […]

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 06:15 AM PST

iOS device owners might be interested in a new application which has launched today called the SwiftKey Note which has been created by SwiftKey the creators of the SwiftKey Smart Keyboard. The new SwiftKey Note iOS application has been created to make it even easier to create notes on either your iPhone or iPad devices […]

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HTC Desire 310 Leaked By HTC

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 06:00 AM PST

It looks like HTC is getting ready to announce a replacement for the HTC Desire 300, as a new device, the HTC Desire 310 briefly appeared on the company’s website. The HTC Desire 310 will come with a 4.5 inch display that will feature a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels, the device is powered […]

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 05:50 AM PST

Apple has released a new software update for the iPhone, the update is iOS 7.0.5 and it is available for the iPhone 5S and also some models of the iPhone 5. The iOS 7.0.5 update is only available for certain models of the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C, specifically in the UK and Europe, China […]

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 05:49 AM PST

Richard Clarkson has created the very first inflatable 3D print for his Blossom Project which was inspired by a blooming flower and then created using a 3D printer. The Blossom Project is a manufacturing-based experiment which has pushed the current boundaries of 3D printing and created a unique 3D print than when inflated pushed air […]

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 05:27 AM PST

Bethesda has today released a new 8 minute cinematic trailer for their highly anticipated The Elder Scrolls Online game which is currently under development. The release of the latest Elder Scrolls Online trailer coincides with Bethesda’s unveiling of The Elder Scrolls Online Imperial Edition, a premium collector’s edition for the The Elder Scrolls Online game […]

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 05:25 AM PST

We have already seen a photo and a video of the Samsung SM-Z9005 which is a Samsung Tizen smartphone, believed to be a prototype device, and now the handset has turned up on eBay. The guys over at Gforgames spotted the Samsung SM-Z9005 on eBay, although now it would appear that the listing for the […]

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 05:12 AM PST

A couple of weeks ago we heard that Facebook was working on a new app for mobile devices called Paper, the app is now official and it will be available from the 3rd of February on the iPhone in the US. Paper is a news reading app from Facebook for mobile devices, and it will […]

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 04:09 AM PST

Synology has this week announced that they will be rolling out support to their NAS storage system for Google’s Chromecast streaming feature, which allows photos, audio, and video media stored on your NAS to be streamed to a TV. The new Chromecast streaming feature has been rolled out with the Synology DiskStation Manager 5.0 Beta […]

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 03:05 AM PST

Lenovo has this week unveiled details of a new range of rugged laptops it has created aimed at the student market in the form of the new Lenovo ThinkPad 11e series of laptops. The Lenovo ThinkPad 11e series consists of four different models offering different specifications and hardware depending on your requirements and budget, with […]

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 03:02 AM PST

Sony will launch the PlayStation Vita Slim on the UK next month, the console will be available in the UK from the 7th of February and it will retail for £180. The Sony PlayStation Vita Slim has previously been available in Japan only, and it will be made available to preorder in the UK from […]

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 02:55 AM PST

Details for the new Diablo 3 Reaper Of Souls Collectors Edition that will be released on March 25th 2014, have been published over on the Diablo Battle.net website. The Diablo 3 Reaper Of Souls Collectors Edition includes Diablo III helms & weapons, Spectral Hound Minion and Transmogrified Gear to keep you company on your epic […]

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 02:42 AM PST

Samsung’s smartphones and tablets come with a number of customizations over stock Android, which include applications and custom user interfaces. At CES earlier this month, Samsung showed of a new Galaxy tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro, with a new user interface called Magazine UX, which doesn’t really look anything like Android. According to a […]

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 01:43 AM PST

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 has been leaked extensively in the past few months. The rumor mill predicted everything we could expect from the alleged handset. Recently, the well-connected @evleaks posted a few tweets that gives a sneak peak at some of the APKs of the purported Samsung Galaxy S5, suggesting it will come with […]

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 01:22 AM PST

Not too long ago, a rumor from Russian outskirts mentioned that Google will discontinue the Nexus family in 2015, which is not a very pleasant news to hear if its true. Also, Google might launch a couple of Nexus products this year before they discontinue the product line up. Recently, Eldar Murtazin, a Russian journalist […]

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 01:10 AM PST

The Chinese handset maker, Oppo, has launched it’s flagship Oppo N1 in regions outside China, including the US and a few European countries. They’re not the only markets that the Chinese OEM thought to be good for their handsets. Recently, Oppo released the Oppo N1 in India, one of the biggest smartphone markets in the […]

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 12:55 AM PST

Earlier this month, Samsung added a bunch of new tablets to its portfolio which also includes an 8.4-inch Galaxy TabPro, including a budget Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite. It seems Samsung is not done with it yet, and may have a bunch of more new tablets lined up to see the light of the day […]

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 12:41 AM PST

Yesterday we heard that Naoki Horoshima has his ‘@N’ twitter account stolen, it was stolen when someone managed to get information from PayPal and then take over his GoDaddy domain account which hosted his email. Now both PayPal and GoDaddy have responded to the story, which appeared virtually everywhere yesterday, you can see a statement […]

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 12:16 AM PST

Geeksphone are working on a new smartphone that will feature a dual OS, the handset will come with Google’s Android OS and also an alternative OS. The handsets main OS will be Android, the second OS will be an auxiliary one that you will be able to dual boot into, the second OS will be […]

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 12:01 AM PST

According to a recent report by The Verge, Microsoft will release a white Xbox One console later this year, at the moment the device is only available to Microsoft employees. The White Xbox One will apparently be released with the launch of Sunset Overdrive in October, and Microsoft will apparently release a 1TB version of […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 11:55 PM PST

If you are eager for a new Star Wars mobile game, Disney has announced one, called Star Wars: Assault Team. A post on the company’s blog describes the title as a turn-based combat game for mobile devices. Its all about strategy, along with card battles. I know, lightsaber combat doesn’t seem that exciting when fought […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 11:50 PM PST

Last week, it was reported Android 4.4 KitKat update for the HTC One has entered carrier certification in th US and it won’t be too long before the lucky HTC One owners receive the update notification on their screen. If you are waiting for the roll out to begin, there’s some bad news for you. […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 11:41 PM PST

Arduino hackers, hobbyists and developers that are looking for a smaller less expensive Arduino Leonardo compatible development board, might be interested in the Lil’ Nardo. The Lil’ Nardo is an open source board equipped with a ATmega32u4 microcontroller and operates via a 5V power supply, with 32 KB (ATmega32u4) of which 4 KB used by […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 11:40 PM PST

Last year, Samsung said that it is going to focus more of its energy on tablets this year, and one sub-market to focus on is education. Today, the company announced plans to launch a new Samsung Galaxy Tab exclusively developed especially for the education sector. This tablet will be available for K-12 school deployments by […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 11:28 PM PST

Raspberry Pi owners looking to use higher voltages with their mini PC, might be interested in this new opto-isolator board called the Opto-pi which has been specifically designed to be used with the awesome Raspberry Pi mini PC. The Raspberry Pi Opto-pi board has been created to make interfacing with the 8 digital GPIO pins […]

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Google Sold Motorola to Lenovo for $2.91 Billion

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 11:26 PM PST

Motorola has done a commendable job after being acquired by the search engine giant back in 2011. The two smartphones, Moto X and Moto G, have made a small dent in the Android ecosystem (not as big as other big players, but still). Recently, Google has confirmed about selling Motorola Mobility to the Chinese OEM […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 11:13 PM PST

After unveiling their new Lenovo ThinkPad 8 tablet at this years CES 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Lenovo has today announced the availability of the Lenovo ThinkPad 8 with 64GB eMMC of onboard storage for $429. The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 tablet is powered by a Intel Atom Z3770 Processor 2MB Cache, up to […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 10:47 PM PST

24SHOTS based in New York has this month unveiled their new Silencer electronic camera follow focus system, which is the first of its kind to be controlled by a trigger system for improved accuracy and control whilst focusing. Silencer has been designed to both be simple to use and provide professional results, and the trigger […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 10:23 PM PST

Dell first announced their new Dell Wyse cloud connect device as Project Ophelia and since then have developed the Android PC stick finally launching it this week for $129 after it successfully navigated its way through the FCC. The Dell Wyse Cloud Connect Stick PC and cloud connect device has been designed to provide users with a […]

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ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

2014-01-30T17:01:00.001+07:00

ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

Physicists create synthetic magnetic monopoles in the lab
Breakthrough in rechargeable batteries: New twist to sodium-ion battery technology
'Rogue' asteroids may be the norm
Modeling buildings by the millions: Building codes in China tested for energy savings
First weather map of brown dwarf: Surface of nearest brown dwarf charted
Digital test for toxic genes: Computer algorithm identifies genes whose activation is lethal to bacteria
Universe's early galaxies grew massive through collisions
Researchers take magnetic waves for a spin
Glass that bends but doesn't break: Natural forms inspire researchers to develop a technique to make glass less brittle
Mammography beneficial for younger women, study finds
Imaging the development of diabetes: Visualization of a human autoimmune disease in animal models
Protein synthesis and the element of chance
Automated system could efficiently identify high-risk osteoporosis patients
Study examines repeat colonoscopy in patients with polyps referred for surgery without biopsy-proven cancer
High-tech 'whole body' scan could improve treatment of bone marrow cancer
New online platform gives public opportunities to shape future of NYC

Physicists create synthetic magnetic monopoles in the lab

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 01:48 PM PST

Researchers have created and photographed synthetic magnetic monopoles under lab conditions. The development lays the foundation for the underlying structure of the natural magnetic monopole – the detection of which would be a revolutionary event comparable to the discovery of the electron.

Breakthrough in rechargeable batteries: New twist to sodium-ion battery technology

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 01:46 PM PST

Engineers have made a breakthrough in rechargeable battery applications. They have demonstrated that a composite paper -- made of interleaved molybdenum disulfide and graphene nanosheets -- can be both an active material to efficiently store sodium atoms and a flexible current collector. The newly developed composite paper can be used as a negative electrode in sodium-ion batteries.

'Rogue' asteroids may be the norm

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 10:51 AM PST

A new map developed by astronomers charts the size, composition, and location of more than 100,000 asteroids throughout the solar system, and shows that rogue asteroids are actually more common than previously thought. Particularly in the solar system's main asteroid belt -- between Mars and Jupiter -- the researchers found a compositionally diverse mix of asteroids.

Modeling buildings by the millions: Building codes in China tested for energy savings

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 10:50 AM PST

China can build its way to a more energy efficient future -- one house, apartment and retail store at a time -- by improving the rules regulating these structures, according to a new study. Scientists have created a unique model that projects how much energy can be saved with changes to China's building energy codes.

First weather map of brown dwarf: Surface of nearest brown dwarf charted

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 10:49 AM PST

The European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope has been used to create the first ever map of the weather on the surface of the nearest brown dwarf to Earth. An international team has made a chart of the dark and light features on WISE J104915.57-531906.1B, which is informally known as Luhman 16B and is one of two recently discovered brown dwarfs forming a pair only six light-years from the Sun.

Digital test for toxic genes: Computer algorithm identifies genes whose activation is lethal to bacteria

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 08:52 AM PST

Researchers have developed a new computer algorithm that predicts which metabolic genes are lethal to cells when overproduced. Their findings could help guide metabolic engineering to produce new chemicals and drugs in more cost-effective ways.

Universe's early galaxies grew massive through collisions

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 08:49 AM PST

It has long puzzled scientists that there were enormously massive galaxies that were already old and no longer forming new stars in the very early universe, approximately 3 billion years after the Big Bang. Now new research shows that these massive galaxies were formed by explosive star formation that was set in motion by the collision of galaxies a few billion years after the Big Bang.

Researchers take magnetic waves for a spin

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 08:46 AM PST

Researchers have developed a method for creating and directing fast moving waves in magnetic fields that have the potential to enhance communication and information processing in computer chips and other consumer products.

Glass that bends but doesn't break: Natural forms inspire researchers to develop a technique to make glass less brittle

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 08:45 AM PST

Scientists have successfully taken inspiration from the mechanics of natural structures like seashells in order to significantly increase the toughness of glass.

Mammography beneficial for younger women, study finds

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 08:45 AM PST

Researchers have published new findings that mammography remains beneficial for women in their 40s. According to the study, women between ages 40 and 49 who underwent routine screening mammography were diagnosed at earlier stages with smaller tumors and were less likely to require chemotherapy.

Imaging the development of diabetes: Visualization of a human autoimmune disease in animal models

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 04:58 AM PST

Researchers have developed a technique to study the inflammatory process that takes place in the pancreas during the natural development of type 1 diabetes, allowing for real-time and repeated non-invasive imaging of individual islets of Langerhans. The technique enables the visualization of a human autoimmune disease in animal models that gives us a way to watch the body´s response to new therapeutic strategies that attempt to save islets from this deadly immune system attack.

Protein synthesis and the element of chance

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 04:58 AM PST

In the process of protein synthesis there is a "stochastic" component, i.e., involving random chance, which influences the time the process takes. This aspect has been investigated by two research scientists.

Automated system could efficiently identify high-risk osteoporosis patients

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 12:40 PM PST

An automated system that identifies high-risk osteoporosis patients being treated for fractures and can generate letters encouraging follow-up is an effective way to promote osteoporosis intervention and prevent future fractures, according researchers.

Study examines repeat colonoscopy in patients with polyps referred for surgery without biopsy-proven cancer

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 12:39 PM PST

A new study reports that in the absence of biopsy-proven invasive cancer, a second colonoscopy done at an expert center may be appropriate to reevaluate patients referred for surgical resection. In the study, 71 percent of the lesions referred for surgery were noncancerous polyps (growths in the colon) and were treatable endoscopically. In 26 percent of cases, previous removal was attempted by the referring physician but was unsuccessful.

High-tech 'whole body' scan could improve treatment of bone marrow cancer

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 12:39 PM PST

A pioneering scanning technique that can image a patient's entire body can reveal where cancer is affecting the bones and guide doctors in their choice of treatment, new research reveals.

New online platform gives public opportunities to shape future of NYC

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 12:38 PM PST

A new online tool developed by the Wildlife Conservation Society will enable New Yorkers to develop and share sustainable visions of New York City's future, making it possible for the public to virtually plan their city block by block.

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

2014-01-30T02:35:00.001+07:00

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

Twitter user claims name worth $50k was stolen
Saberetron Swords Keep Score during Your Light Saber Duels
Last.fm Enables Spotify Streaming On Demand
Olympus SP-100 Superzoom Camera Ships in March
EA Vows To Learn From Battlefield 4 Mistakes
AT&T Looking To Keep Customers With $100 Credit
Researchers Develop Washing Machine That Uses Polymer Beads Instead Of Water
HCT Butterfly Android 4.3 Update Released
AMD Opteron A1100 ARM Processor Unveiled
SmartWallit Keeps Track Of Your Smartphone And Wallet (video)
Samsung AMOLED Tablets May Appear At MWC 2014
Nintendo Sells Just 2.4 Million Wii U Consoles In 9 Months
Samsung Galaxy S5 Model Numbers Revealed (Rumor)
Moshi SenseCover iPhone Case Lets You Answer Calls When Closed (video)
Apple TV Is No Longer A Hobby For Apple
Apeiros Arduino Open Source Wi-Fi Mobile Robot (video)
Letterforms Dry Erase Notebook Launches On Kickstarter (video)
Nissan Zerod RC To Use 1.5L 400HP Engine At Le Mans
CyberpowerPC Zeus Mini SFF Gaming PC Unveiled
100MS/s Open Source SmartScope Oscilloscope For Your Tablet (video)
Pebble Steel Smartwatch Starts Shipping
Asus Working On A ‘Feature Packed’ Smartwatch
NVIDIA TegraZone Mobile Games Portal Launches For Non Tegra Devices
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 Camera Announced
Ski With Your Bike Using BikeBoards (video)
Photo Taken With Samsung Galaxy S5 Confirms 16 Megapixel Camera
Raspberry Pi Touchscreen Timelapse Camera Controller (video)
Line 6 Amplifi Is A Guitar Amp Reinvented With iOS Controls And Bluetooth (video)
Unlocked Moto X Lands In The UK Tomorrow
Carphone Warehouse To Launch 60 Samsung Stores In Europe
Evernote Update Enables Four Times Faster Document Syncing
The LEGO Movie “Behind the Bricks” Featurette Trailer (video)
Mark One Carbon Fiber 3D Printer Unveiled For $5,000
PlayStation Now Beta Invites Start Going Out
Chrome Apps Are Coming to Android And iOS Soon
Google And LEGO Team Up To Create Build With Chrome App (video)
Olympus E-M10 Mirrorless Camera Gets Official
Moto X Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update Rolling Out in Canada
Sony Tablets To Get QX10 And QX100 Camera Lenses
Blackberry Messenger Coming to Gingerbread Devices
LG G Pro 2 Appears In Leaked Photos
Rose Gold Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Now Available on Verizon for $249 On Contract
Amazon may launch an Android gaming console/set-top box in 2014
Samsung Galaxy NotePro 12.2 Pre-orders Live in the UK, Will Ship on February 4th
Nintendo denies plans for mini-games on smartphones
Nokia X Specifications Leaked, Will Feature 4-inch Display And 512MB RAM

Twitter user claims name worth $50k was stolen

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 07:29 AM PST

A twitter user was recently extorted into giving up his twitter user name. The user claims it was worth $50,000, having been offered $50,000 for the username in the past. The twitter user name was @N. Apparently, people tried to steal the user name on several occasions. The twitter name was stolen via extortion from […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 07:29 AM PST

At some point, I think most people have picked up something long and pretended to have a sword fight. The problem with most mock sword battles is that no one wants to admit they were hit, which leads to arguments. A company called Sabertron has announced some slick toy sword tech that keeps score during […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 07:19 AM PST

Last.fm has today announced on their site that from today they have started supporting the ability to play Spotify’s complete catalogue, on demand. The new addition to the Last.fm service adds the ability to now choose from over 20 million tracks and enables users to listen to to full albums as well as rediscover your scrobbling […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 07:18 AM PST

Olympus has announced a new digital camera that slots into its point and shoot superzoom range. The new camera is called the SP-100 and it will ship this March. The camera will cost $299.99 when it does ship. The biggest feature of the camera is that it has 50x optical zoom. The camera also has […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 07:10 AM PST

EA has seen better launches than the one they had with Battlefield 4. Battlefield 4′s launch was marred with instability, glitches, crashes and more as fans are well aware. EA Games boss Patrick Söderlund was asked during an investors call if the same issues could hit Titanfall, launching in March. Basically he says that EA […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 07:02 AM PST

T-Mobile and AT&T have been going head to head to gain mobile subscribers, T-Mobile recently announced it would pay off your eary termination fees of you switched to the carrier. And now AT&T is offering to pay its customers a $100 credit if they stay with the carrier, customers will receive the $100 credit for […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 06:53 AM PST

Researchers at Xeros have developed a new way for your to clean your clothes, instead of using water and washing powder, the company has developed a new system using polymer beads to wash your clothes. The researchers at Xeros had originally planned to use the technology to help dyes stay in garments, but discovered that […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 06:40 AM PST

Back in December, HTC released the Android 4.3 update for the HTC Butterfly S, and now the update has been released for the original devices, the HTC Butterfly. The HTC Butterfly Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update also comes with HTC’s custom user inferace, HTC Sense 5.5 and it brings a range of new features to […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 06:31 AM PST

AMD has today unveiled their new AMD Opteron A1100 ARM Processor that was codenamed “Seattle,” and says they are the first server processor company with an ARM chip in their range. The new 8-core ARM System-on-Chip will be branded a AMD Opteron A-series and built on a 28 nm process with the first to roll off […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 06:18 AM PST

Smartphone owners that are worried about leaving their expensive communication devices or purses and wallets lying around, might be interested in a new tracking device called the SmartWallit and SmartWallit Pro. The SmartWallit has been specifically designed to help you keep tabs on your smartphone, purse or wallet and alerts you when they move to […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 06:15 AM PST

Samsung is rumored to be starting mass production of AMOLED displays for its tablets next month, which could mean that we may see some new Samsung AMOLED Tablets launched at MWC 2014. According to a recent report, Samsung will start mass producing AMOLED displays for tablets in February, and production will kick off with an […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 05:56 AM PST

The original Nintendo Wii console was a very popular device for the company, unfortunately its successor, the Nintendo Wii U has not been as popular. Nintendo has revealed how many Wii U Consoles it sold last year, in the 9 months which ended on the 31st of December 2013, Nintendo managed to sell just 2.4 […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 05:30 AM PST

Earlier today we heard that a photo had turned up that was apparently taken with a Samsung Galaxy S5, the photo confirmed that the handset would come with a 16 megapixel camera and had the model number Samsung SM-G900V. Now it would appear that Sammobile has discovered the various model numbers that the Samsung Galaxy […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 05:24 AM PST

Apple iPhone users in the market for a new case to protect their smartphone might be interested in a new case which has been created by Moshi called the SenseCover iPhone case that offers a strong polycarbonate hardshell and leatherette front cover. The design of the Moshi SenseCover iPhone case enables users to answer calls […]

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Apple TV Is No Longer A Hobby For Apple

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 04:51 AM PST

When Apple launched their first Apple TV, the company described the device as a hobby, and they have done over the last few years. The Apple TV was previously listed on Apple’s website as an accessory, but now Apple has given the Apple TV its own section on the Apple TV, which would suggest that […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 04:42 AM PST

A new Arduino open source robot called Apeiros has been developed and created by Abraham L. Howell, which he has designed to provide a low-cost open source robot project powered by Arduino which is fully expandable and can be used by hobbyists, students and teachers for research and education purposes. Apeiros has been built developing […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 04:26 AM PST

Anyone who finds themselves generating a mass of waste paper from brainstorming sessions, note taking, sketching or even just doodling. Might be interested in a new style notebook called the Letterform which takes the form of a dry erase spiral bound notebook. The Letterform allows you to write as much as you like and then […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 03:57 AM PST

Nissan have developed a new 1.5 liter engine that is capable or producing 400 horsepower, the Nissan DIG-T R, which is a 1.5 liter three cylinder turbo engine. The Nissan DIG-T R weighs just 40KG and measures just 500mm tall by 400mm long by 200mm wide, it will be used to power the Nissan Zerod […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 03:50 AM PST

CyberpowerPC has this week unveiled their new small form factor Zeus Mini gaming PC the team has created, which even with its SFF design contains enough room for a powerful gaming graphics card. The CyberpowerPC Zeus Mini gaming PC measures just 4.4 x 13 x 17.5 inches deep but still allows for graphics cards such […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 03:39 AM PST

If you enjoy building electronic projects but your budget doesn’t quite stretch to purchasing a professional oscilloscope, you might be interested in a new SmartScope Oscilloscope which has been created by LabNation based in Brussels Belgium. The SmartScope Oscilloscope is the world’s first 100MS/s open source oscilloscope for iPad, Android and PC and offers an […]

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Pebble Steel Smartwatch Starts Shipping

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 03:36 AM PST

Pebble launched their second generation smartwatch at CES earlier this month, the Pebble Steel, and now the company has announced that this new smartwatch is now shipping. The Pebble Steel features a new design over the original Pebble, it comes with a battery that will give you between 5 and 7 days of usage on […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 03:17 AM PST

Wearable technology is expected to become extremely popular this year, as a number of companies are working on wearable devices, like the Apple iWatch, and now Asus has revealed they are working on a smartwatch. Asus Chairman, Jonney Shih has revealed that the company is working on a new ‘feature packed’ wearable device that will […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 03:12 AM PST

Nvidia has this week released a new update for their TegraZone mobile gaming network which has brought with it support for all Android devices including those without a Nvidia Tegra processor. The latest Nvidia TegraZone v2.9 update is now available to download from the Google Android Play store brings with it a number of other […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 03:05 AM PST

As well as announcing the new Olympus E-M10, the company also announced the Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850, which according to Olympus, is designed to be used in the ‘most challenging environments’. The Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 is waterproof up to 10M, it is also dust proof and drop proof, and it comes with 21-105mm 5x […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 02:58 AM PST

Ever fancied skiing on snow with your bike? If you fancy giving it a go a new gadget called a BikeBoard is what you will require. BikeBoards strap to the front wheel of your mountain bike and enable you to ski and cycle on snow in style. This week the new BikeBoards where showcased at […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 02:42 AM PST

We previously heard that the Samsung Galaxy S5 is expected to feature a 16 megapixel camera, and now a photo has appeared online which was apparently taken with the Galaxy S5. According to @evleaks, the EXIF data on the photo shows that it was taken with a Samsung SM-G900V, which is reported to be the […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 02:34 AM PST

Photographers that fancy having a go at taking some time-lapse photography, might be interested in this new Raspberry Pi touchscreen timelapse camera controller that has been created by photographer David Hunt. The Raspberry Pi touchscreen timelapse controller has been created using a PiTFT Mini Kit – 2.8″ TFT touchscreen for the awesome Raspberry Pi mini […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 02:21 AM PST

Line 6 has launched a new guitar amp this month in the form of the Amplifi, which they Line 6 is a re-invention of the traditional guitar amp and is now packed with useful features. The Line 6 Amplifi comes equipped with Bluetooth connectivity to wirelessly stream music from Android, iOS, Mac and PC devices. […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 02:21 AM PST

Motorola recently announced that they would be launching the Motorola Moto X in the UK on the 1st of February, and now UK retailer Clove has announced that they will start selling the device from tomorrow, the 30th of January. UK retailer Clove will be offering an unlocked Motorola Moto X, which means you can […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 02:06 AM PST

European mobile phone retailer, the Carphone Warehouse has announced a deal with Samsung to launch 60 Samsung stores in Europe. These new Samsung Stores will be run by the Carphone Warehouse and will be rolled out in the next three month in seven European countries. The list of countries include the UK, Ireland, Germany, Spain, […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 02:00 AM PST

Evernote users are sure to be pleased to know that the company behind the awesome service has today rolled out a new update for their cloud archiving and note taking service, which brings with it an update to the speed at which your Evernote documents are synchronised. The latest Evernote update has now made the […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 01:39 AM PST

If you are looking forward to the launch of The LEGO Movie on February 7th 2014 in theatres worldwide you are sure to enjoy this new “Behind the Bricks” featurette trailer showing how The LEGO Movie trailer was created and a more personal look at the characters in the film. The LEGO Movie is the very first full-length […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 01:26 AM PST

A new 3D printer has been developed by Gregory Mark called the Mark One which has been created to 3D print objects in carbon fiber, rather than traditional 3D printing materials such as plastic and rubber. The Mark One carbon fiber 3D printer is currently being showcased at the SolidWorks World convention in San Diego […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 01:26 AM PST

Earlier this month at CES, Sony announced their new game streaming service PlayStation Now, and it looks like Sony has already started to send out some beta invites for PlayStation Now. A user over at NeoGAF posted a screenshot of the Sony PlayStation Now beta invite that they received, and people who sign up to […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 01:16 AM PST

Last month, some news surfaced on the internet about Google extending support for Chrome apps on its iOS and Android applications, and it seems it could arrive in the near future. Google said we could see the Chrome apps hitting Android and iOS as soon as January. It seems they’re on track with their promises […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 01:07 AM PST

Google and Lego have teamed up to launch a new application together called Build with Chrome that allows you to build Lego creations directly in the browser on your tablet, smartphone or computer. The Build with Chrome app is a collaboration between Chrome and the Lego Group to provide users with an unlimited supply of […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 01:02 AM PST

Olympus has added a new mirrorless interchangeable lens camera to its range with the launch of the Olympus E-M10 which the company describes as ‘the OM-D for all’. The Olympus E-M10 features a 16 megapixel Live Mos sensor and a TruPic VII image processor and will be available with M.ZUIKO lenses. Olympus adds to its […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 12:41 AM PST

Motorola has done a commendable job when it comes to updates, not only for the Moto X, but the highly-affordable Moto G as well. Recently, in a blog post, the company mentioned the latest and greatest Android 4.4.2 KitKat update is now rolling out to those lucky users in Canada who are rocking the highly […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 12:24 AM PST

Last year Sony launched the Sony QX10 and Sony QX100 camera lenses for smartphones, and now the company will be making these camera accessories available to owners of Sony tablets. Sony are launching a tablet accessory, which can be seen in the photos below, it is called the SPA-TA1 tablet attachment, and will allow you […]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 12:17 AM PST

Although a majority of Android devices are running the Android Jelly Bean OS at the moment with over 50 percent distribution according to recent numbers from the Android distribution site. There are still a handy sum of users who are still using Android 2.3 Gingerbread on their devices, with the number around 21 percent. For […]

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LG G Pro 2 Appears In Leaked Photos

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 12:09 AM PST

LG recently announced that they would be launching the LG G Pro 2 at Mobile World Congress next month, we already heard some of the leaked specifications on the handset and now we have some photos. The photos below give us a look at the new LG G Pro 2, which is rumored to come […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 11:52 PM PST

We’ve heard a few rumors in the past that Samsung Galaxy Note 3 in rose gold is heading to Verizon in the coming days, and it was even mentioned on the official Samsung Galaxy Note 3 product page. Now, Verizon has taken the wraps of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 in rose gold which will […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 11:25 PM PST

According to recent reports, it looks like Amazon is planning to launch an Android-based gaming and entertainment device. And it will be affordable at a price of under $300. We can expect it sometime in 2014. The as yet unnamed device will offer access to entertainment for music, movies, and television, as well as have […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 11:24 PM PST

The Korean OEM announced the massive Samsung Galaxy NotePro 12.2 and TabPro tablets at the Consumers Electronics Show earlier this month. There were no exact launch dates mentioned at the event, but if you’re in the UK and thinking about getting yourself the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2, Samsung UK is taking pre-orders of the […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 11:00 PM PST

We recently told you about Nintendo’s plans for mini-games on smartphones. Well, we have some bad news. Despite reports coming out of Japan, Nintendo will not be producing mini-games for smartphones, according to an official statement. “Nikkei’s article contains information previously stated by [CEO] Mr. Iwata during past press conferences, including statements which relate to […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 11:00 PM PST

I don’t think we can go by a day when there’s no rumor about the Nokia X, aka Nokia Normandy. Yesterday, the alleged handset made an unexpected appearance at a Vietnamese retailer, and was later removed after it was spotted by the entire blogosphere. It did offer users with information related to the hardware it could […]

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ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

2014-01-29T17:01:00.001+07:00

ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

'Chameleon of the sea' reveals its secrets
New NASA laser technology reveals how ice measures up
Active power control of wind turbines can improve power grid reliability
Research could bring new devices that control heat flow
New imaging technique speeds removal of non-melanoma skin cancers
Filleting robot to help the Norwegian fishing industry
Vacuum technology removes dangerous blood clots in heart
Flexible, transparent conductor created: Discovery brings bendable cell phone, foldable flat-screen TV closer to reality
Sensor detects salt on the road to avoid excess
Computing with silicon neurons: Scientists use artificial nerve cells to classify different types of data
Microwires as mobile phone sensors
Active supermassive black holes revealed in merging galaxies
Using silver nanoparticles, researchers create cream that avoids transmission of HIV
Exhaled breath may help identify early lung cancer
DNA-built nanostructures safely target, image cancer tumors
First ever implantation of new device for thoracic aneurysm performed in Michigan

'Chameleon of the sea' reveals its secrets

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 05:20 PM PST

Scientists hope new understanding of the natural nanoscale photonic device that enables a small marine animal to dynamically change its colors will inspire improved protective camouflage for soldiers on the battlefield.

New NASA laser technology reveals how ice measures up

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 03:48 PM PST

A new photon-counting technique will allow researchers to track the melt or growth of Earth's frozen regions.

Active power control of wind turbines can improve power grid reliability

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 09:46 AM PST

Scientists have completed a comprehensive study to understand how wind power technology can assist the power grid by controlling the active power output being placed onto the system. The rest of the power system's resources have traditionally been adjusted around wind to support a reliable and efficient system. The research that led to this report challenges that concept.

Research could bring new devices that control heat flow

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 08:33 AM PST

Researchers are proposing a new technology that might control the flow of heat the way electronic devices control electrical current, an advance that could have applications in a diverse range of fields from electronics to textiles.

New imaging technique speeds removal of non-melanoma skin cancers

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 08:32 AM PST

Skin cancer surgery involves successive removal of tissue, which is processed using a 45-minute procedure to determine if residual cancer remains and is often repeated several times. Now, researchers have developed a microscopic technique that identifies residual cancer tissue in 90 seconds, promising to dramatically reduce the length, inefficiency, and cost of this common surgery.

Filleting robot to help the Norwegian fishing industry

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 07:33 AM PST

A newly developed white fish filleting machine could give this Norwegian industry a much-needed boost. Unlike farmed salmon, white fish varies greatly in size and weight. This means that until now, no one has been able to develop a machine that can fillet these fish.

Vacuum technology removes dangerous blood clots in heart

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 07:31 AM PST

An innovative vacuum technology can remove potentially deadly, large clots.

Flexible, transparent conductor created: Discovery brings bendable cell phone, foldable flat-screen TV closer to reality

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 06:47 AM PST

Researchers have developed a new stretchable and transparent electrical conductor, bringing the potential for a fully foldable cell phone or a flat-screen television that can be folded and carried under your arm closer to reality.

Sensor detects salt on the road to avoid excess

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 06:46 AM PST

Engineers have designed an optical sensor that detects how much salt is on road surfaces in real time. This avoids the need to spread the substance excessively, because although this prevents ice from forming on roads, it can also harm vehicles, infrastructure and the environment.

Computing with silicon neurons: Scientists use artificial nerve cells to classify different types of data

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 06:45 AM PST

Scientists in Germany are using artificial nerve cells to classify different types of data. These silicon 'neurons' could recognize handwritten numbers, or distinguish plant species based on their flowers.

Microwires as mobile phone sensors

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 06:45 AM PST

A new study is making progress in furthering understanding of the surface magnetic behavior of glass-coated microwires and has concluded that they are the major candidates for use as high sensitivity sensors, in mobile phones, for example.

Active supermassive black holes revealed in merging galaxies

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 06:43 AM PST

Astronomers have conducted infrared observations of luminous, gas-rich, merging galaxies to study active, mass-accreting supermassive black holes (SMBHs). They found that at least one SMBH almost always becomes active and luminous by accreting a large amount of material.

Using silver nanoparticles, researchers create cream that avoids transmission of HIV

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 06:43 AM PST

After discovering that silver nanoparticles are capable of blocking the entry of HIV into organisms, a group of researchers created a vaginal cream to control the transmission of the virus. The product has proven efficiency in lab tests, although clinical trials are yet to be performed.

Exhaled breath may help identify early lung cancer

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 06:41 AM PST

Specific compounds found in exhaled breath may help diagnose lung cancer in its early stages. The discovery was made when researchers examined patients with suspicious lung lesions.

DNA-built nanostructures safely target, image cancer tumors

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 01:48 PM PST

A team of researchers has discovered a method of assembling "building blocks" of gold nanoparticles as the vehicle to deliver cancer medications or cancer-identifying markers directly into cancerous tumors.

First ever implantation of new device for thoracic aneurysm performed in Michigan

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 01:45 PM PST

A new device tested first at the University of Michigan may provide a minimally invasive option for the elderly who are facing life-threatening thoracic aneurysms.

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

2014-01-29T02:50:00.001+07:00

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

Opera Mobile Store Shoots Past 100 Million Visitors A Month
Left 4 Dead 2 Plantation Map Image Revealed?
Madden NFL Super Bowl Prediction has Broncos Winning a Close Game
Lenovo Miix 2 Tablet Launches In US And Europe For $699 (video)
Scosche Debuts New MagicMounts for Smartphones
Sony Xperia E1 Goes Up For Pre Order In The UK
Awesome Lego Astromech Droid (video)
HTC One Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat Update Rolling Out In Europe
BioShock Infinite Burial At Sea Episode 2 Preview Trailer Released (video)
Rovio Says Angry Birds Does Not Provide Data To NSA
Boost Mobile Announces Boost Max 5.7 Inch Android Phablet
Alien: Isolation Will Be Playable At EGX Rezzed UK In March (videos)
BlackBerry 10.2.1 Update Gets Official, Start Rolling Out Today
Octonius For iOS Offers One App For Evernote, Dropbox And Google Drive File Management
Apple iOS In The Car Shown Off On Video
Chibitronics Circuit Stickers Allow You To Be Creative With Electronics Without Soldering (video)
Tango Super PC Portable Windows System Fits In Your Pocket (videos)
Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Turns Up On Samsung’s Website
US Hotel Chain Turns Your iPhone Into A Room Key
Retro Pixel LED Art Display Controlled Via Your Smartphone (video)
Nokia Lumia 1820 To Be Announced At MWC Next Month (Rumor)
New Pinterest Interest Based Homepage Now Available To Try
Notion Ink Adam II Android Tablet Arrives In Europe From €219
Samsung All Buts Confirms Galaxy S5 Will Feature QHD Display
PhoneSoap Charges And Sanitizes Your Smartphone (video)
Easybreath Snorkelling Mask Makes Underwater Breathing A More Natural Experience (video)
Google To Use AI For Search (Rumor)
Guitar Wing Wireless Control Surface Offers Easy Access To Apps And More (video)
Twitter For Android Update Brings New Photo Sharing Features
Call of Duty Ghosts Onslaught DLC Map Tours And Maverick Gun Detailed (video)
Nintendo to Make Mini Games For Smartphones
Chrome For iOS Update Adds Reduced Data Usage And New Translation Feature
Samsung Developer Day At MWC 2014 Announced
Google Glass Titanium Collection Frames Announced (Video)
Gigabyte Brix Gaming AMD Mini PC Launches
Fujifilm X-T1 Launches Next Month From $1,300 With Weather Resistant Casing
AT&T HTC One X To Get Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on January 29th
Earth Defense Force 2025 Trailer Released (video)
Apple Mobile Payments One Of The Ideas Behind TouchID
Titanfall PC Exclusive Beta Launching February 14th 2014?
Smartphone Shipments 2013 Reach 1 Billion Worldwide
StrongVolt SmartCharger With Patent-Pending SunTrack Technology (video)
Samsung to Release an Update to Fix Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Third Parties Accessory Support Issues
Sales Of Apple iPod Down 52 Percent From Last Year
iOS 7 Adoption Rises to 80 Percent
Apple Releases Details On NSA And Law Enforcement Requests
Blackberry To Roll out Blackberry 10.2.1 By February End (Rumor)
Samsung Sold 86 Million Smartphones In The Last Quarter (Report)
Apple Sells 51 Million iPhones And 26 Million iPads In Q4
Red LG Google Nexus 5 shows up in new photos
Apple iPhone 5C Not as Popular as Expected
Angry Birds And Other Apps Allegedly Gather Data For The NSA

Opera Mobile Store Shoots Past 100 Million Visitors A Month

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 07:52 AM PST

You could consider Opera basically neutral in the browser wars. It isn't Microsoft versus Google, so this neutrality carries over to mobile apps as well. So the Opera Mobile Store has a variety of apps available for different platforms. So it makes sense that it would get many visitors. The platforms include all of the […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 07:36 AM PST

Left 4 Dead 2's plantation map has leaked. Well, an image has leaked out, where it is supposed to show up in an updated format in Valve's Source 2.0 engine. The rumor is that Valve is working on Left 4 Dead 3 right now, but that is another story. The alleged leaked image shows that […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 07:22 AM PST

Each year EA Sports takes its Madden NFL game for that year and sets up a game between the two teams that made the Super Bowl and offers a prediction of who will win the big game. Super Bowl XLVIII is coming up this weekend and EA has played its prediction game and the Broncos […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 07:18 AM PST

If you are in the market for a new tablet/notebook you might be interested to know that the already announced Lenovo Miix 2 Windows 8.1 system which was unveiled at CES 2014 has this week launched within Europe and the US from $699. The Lenovo Miix 2 is equipped with a 10 inch screen offering […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 07:06 AM PST

Scosche is a company that makes a lot of interesting accessories for smartphones and tablets. The company is particularly known for making accessories for Apple hardware. Scosche has unveiled its latest smartphone accessories in the form of a new mounts for smartphones of all types. The new mounts are called magicMount and they come in […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 07:06 AM PST

The Sony Xperia E1 was announced a couple of week ago, and now the handset has turned up for pre-order on Amazon UK with a launch date of March, the device is available to pre-order for £134.99 unlocked. The Sony Xperia E1 is equipped with a 4 inch WVGA display that has a resolution of […]

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Awesome Lego Astromech Droid (video)

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 06:57 AM PST

Vimal Patel has created an awesome looking fully motorised Lego Astromech Droid which has been inspired by the Star Wars universe. The Lego Astromech Droid includes a rotating head as well as a foldout robotic arm with pinch grip fingers and even a third wheel leg to provide extra stability. Check out the video after the jump […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 06:56 AM PST

HTC has started rolling out the Android Kit Kat update in Europe, the HTC One Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat update has apparently started rolling out in some European countries. The HTC One Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat update is 308.24MB in size and it brings a number of new features to the HTC One. As well […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 06:37 AM PST

Irrational Games has today released a new trailer for the 2nd episode of the BioShock Infinite Burial At Sea DLC. So if you haven’t as yet they threw the first episode of the BioShock Infinite Burial At Sea be aware that they may be spoilers involved in the video and text after the jump. The […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 06:36 AM PST

Earlier today we heard a report that Angry Birds may be providing data to the NSA and other surveillance agencies, the creators of the app, Rovio Mobile have released a statement saying that they do not share data with government agencies. The original claims came from apparent leaked documents from Edward Snowden,, Rovio has said […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 06:26 AM PST

Pre-paid mobile carrier Boost mobile has announced the launch of a new Android phablet, the Boost Max, which is basically the ZTE Iconic. The Boost Max features a 5.7 inch HD IPS display that has a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, the device comes with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The Boost Max is the […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 06:25 AM PST

Fans off the Alien series of movies who feel let down by the sub standard video games released over the past few years. Might be interested to know that the latest incarnation from the Aliens franchise in the form of the survival horror video game Alien: Isolation, will be playable at this years EGX Rezzed […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 06:16 AM PST

We previously heard that BlackBerry would release their latest software update on the 28th of January, BlackBerry 10.2.1 is now official and it will start rolling out today. BlackBerry has said that the BlackBerry 10.2.1 update will start rolling out today in the US, Europe, Canada, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America, this […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 06:11 AM PST

Users of the popular Evernote, Dropbox and Google Drive cloud storage services might be interested in a new iOS application which has been launched this week called Octonius. Octonius has been created to provide users with a unified file browser that allows you to search all three cloud storage services from one application. Previously the […]

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Apple iOS In The Car Shown Off On Video

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 05:55 AM PST

Developer Steve Troughton Smith shows us some screenshots of Apple’s iOS in the car recently, and now he had put together a video showing off some of the features of iOS in the car. The video below shows iOS in the car running on iOS 7.0.3 in the iOS Simulator software which is available for […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 05:53 AM PST

If you fancy building simple electronic circuits but don’t own a soldering iron or would rather not go down that route. You might be interested in a new method of creating electronic circuits using a new creation called Chibitronics Circuit Stickers. Circuit Stickers have been designed to offer easy-to-use peel-and-stick electronic modules that can be […]

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Tango Super PC Portable Windows System Fits In Your Pocket (videos)

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 05:25 AM PST

In recent years tablets have shaken up the computer industry cutting deeply into PC sales worldwide. Now a small team of developers is hoping to change the face of computers as we know it and has created the new Tango Super PC which is small enough to fit in your pocket and seems to act […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 05:20 AM PST

We first heard about the Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo at the start of January, Samsung have yet to officially announce the handset, although the company has now listed the device on their website. Samsung have also listed the specifications for the handset on their website, the device comes with a 5.01 inch display that has […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 05:06 AM PST

A hotel chain in the US, Starwood Hotels and Resorts is testing out a new system that will turn your iPhone into your room key for their hotels. This new system was recently detailed by The WSJ, and the company is rolling out the system to Aloft Hotels in New York City and Silicon Valley. […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 04:54 AM PST

If you enjoy playing retro games or viewing and creating pixel art you are sure to enjoy this new Pixel LED Art Display which has been specifically designed and created to display pixel artwork to its best effect and be controlled directly from your Android smartphone or tablet. The software and hardware created for the Pixel […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 04:44 AM PST

Back in November we heard a rumor that Nokia would launch a new flagship windows smartphone at MWC 2014, the Nokia Lumia 1820, and now more reports have surfaced regarding this new Windows Phone smartphone. The Nokia Lumia 1820 will apparently come with Windows Phone 8.1 and will feature a 5.2 inch QHD display with […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 04:37 AM PST

Pinterest the popular pinboard-style photo-sharing website has this week unveiled a sneak preview of a new tool its been creating for users in the form of the Pinterest interest based homepage. Which has been created to enable Pinterest users to search for entries, as the name suggests, based on their interests via a selection of […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 04:18 AM PST

Late last year the new Notion Ink Adam II Android tablet launched in India and this week is arriving throughout Europe where it will be priced at €219 for the Wi-Fi version. There is also a 3G Notion Ink Adam II version available priced at €249 and both are equipped with a 10 inch screen […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 04:18 AM PST

We have been hearing rumors for a while that the new Samsung Galaxy S5 will come with a QHD display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels, the handset is rumored to feature a 5.25 inch display. Samsung recently confirmed at a recent seminar in South Korea that it is working on a new […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 03:56 AM PST

Some of our readers might remember the PhoneSoap charger and smartphone sanitizer that originally launched over on the Kickstarter crowd funding website way back in May 2012. The original design for the PhoneSoap charger has now being updated and provides users with an easy way to remove bacteria and other nasties from their smartphone whilst […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 03:42 AM PST

If you find snorkelling uncomfortable or prefer not to have a snorkel inserted into your mouth while enjoying the amazing underwater world. You might be interested in a new snorkelling mask called the Easybreath Snorkelling Mask which has been designed to provide users with a more natural way to breathe whilst under the waves. Rather than […]

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Google To Use AI For Search (Rumor)

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 03:27 AM PST

Yesterday we heard that Google had acquired UK Artificial Intelligence company DeepMind in a deal which is reported to be worth $500 million. Wen the deal was first revealed, it was thought that Google would be using the DeepMind technology and team to work on their robotics project which is run by Andy Rubin, although […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 03:09 AM PST

Guitarists looking for an easy way to control their smartphone music applications, computer software or even hardware directly from the guitar. Might be interested in a new gadget called the Guitar Wing which has been designed by Livid Instruments based in Austin Texas and was co-designed with music innovator Moldover, with input and assistance along the […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 03:01 AM PST

Twitter has released a new version of Twitter for Android, the latest version of the app is designed to make photo sharing more friendly. In the latest version of Twitter for Android you can now crop your photos in different aspects, like square and wide, and you can also rotate images and more. With this […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 02:56 AM PST

Xbox One and Xbox 360 gamers looking to start enjoying the four new maps that have been released in the latest Call of Duty Ghosts Onslaught DLC released today and is the first of 4 DLC map packs planned the Call of Duty Ghosts game this year. You might be interested in a couple of […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 02:54 AM PST

We recently heard that Nintendo may be considering their own smart device, or something to do with smartphones, and now more details have been revealed on what Nintendo may have planned. According to a recent report by the Nikkei, Nintendo will make ‘Mini Games’ for smartphones, and these so called Mini Games will be used […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 02:43 AM PST

Google has this week announced the release of a new update for its Chrome for iOS browser application which brings with it a number of new features for users to enjoy. Including a new translate feature that allows users to quickly translate a language on a web page that they may not recognise with one […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 02:35 AM PST

Samsung has announced that they will be holding a developer event at Mobile World Congress 2014 next month, and the company will also be introducing a new version of their SDK. The Samsung Developer Day 2014 will take place on the 26th of February, and they will launch a new Mobile SDK, Samsung Multiscreen SDK […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 02:21 AM PST

We have been hearing for a while that Google has been working on a prescription version of Google Glass, the company has now announced the Google Glass Titanium Collection. The Google Glass Titanium Collection are a set of four frames that can be used with prescription lenses have a look at the video below. If […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 02:09 AM PST

Gigabyte has this week added a new addition to their range of mini PC systems, in the form of the newly launched AMD powered Gigabyte Brix Gaming system which measures just 59.6 x 128 x 115.4 mm in size. With Valve’s Steam OS now supporting AMD processors the new Gigabyte Brix Gaming system might well […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 01:52 AM PST

As expected the new Fujifilm X-Mount camera teased last week has been unveiled today in the form of the new Fujifilm X-T1. Which is the latest Fujifilm compact interchangeable-lens camera and is packed with new features for users to enjoy including a weather-resistant casing. The new Fujifilm X-T1 camera launching today will start shipping next […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 01:47 AM PST

HTC has already confirmed that HTC One X and One X+ will not get the taste of Android 4.4 KitKat, and will stick to the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. This news did come as a disappointment for those using HTC’s 2012 flagship device. AT&T already rolled out the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update for the […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 01:34 AM PST

In preparation for the launch of the new Earth Defense Force 2025 game which has been developed by Sandlot, and published by D3 Publisher. A new trailer has been released for the game whetting your appetite for the imminent release in Europe of the follow-up game up to Earth Defense Force 2017 which was launched back […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 01:31 AM PST

Yesterday we heard a rumor that Apple is working on a new Apple mobile payments system, Apple has yet to confirm this, although their CEO, Tim Cook did mention mobile payments in yesterdays earnings call. Tim Cook revealed in the earnings call that Apple are ‘intrigued’ by mobile payments, and this was one of their […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 01:18 AM PST

Gamers who have already pre-ordered the new highly anticipated Titanfall PC game either from Micromania in France and GameStop in the US. Might be interested to learn that a new exclusive beta test period for the Titanfall PC version will be starting on February 14th and running through to the 19th. The new Titanfall PC […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 01:02 AM PST

IDC has released a report on the the total smartphone shipments for last year, and according to the report the smartphone shipments 2013 were more than 1 billion for the first time. There were a total of 1,821.8 million mobile phones shipped worldwide in 2013, and 1,004.2 million of these devices were smartphones. “The sheer […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 01:00 AM PST

Ian Sells has created a new type of solar charger in the form of the StrongVolt SmartCharger that he been designed to help keep your gadgets powered up whilst you are away from the grid, but is slightly different from the standard solar chargers currently available on the market. The difference is that the StrongVolt […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 12:55 AM PST

Since the Android 4.4 KitKat rolled out for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, several users were reporting issues with incompatibility of third-party accessories with the device. Samsung did issue a statement and gave users a sigh of relief that they’re looking into the issue. Recently, Samsung announced they’ve identified the issue which cause compatibility issues […]

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Sales Of Apple iPod Down 52 Percent From Last Year

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 12:39 AM PST

Apple reported record sales of the iPhone and iPad in their financial results yesterday, they also reported increased sales of the Mac, but sales of the iPod are declining. Sales of the iPod are down 52 percent on the previous year, as people are choosing to buy the iPhone and iPad instead of the iPod. […]

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iOS 7 Adoption Rises to 80 Percent

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 12:36 AM PST

Back in December, Apple reported that iOS 7 is running on 74 percent of the iOS devices that are currently in the market. The latest iOS 7 was released for public last year in September. Recently, Apple updated the App Store distributions page on the developers website, and states iOS 7 is running on 80 […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 12:12 AM PST

Yesterday the Department of Justice in the US announced that they would declassify information requests, which will allow tech companies to report how many requests for information they have had from government agencies. Apple is one of the first companies to details how many requests for information they have had from government agencies and law […]

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 12:12 AM PST

We’ve heard several rumors in the past that Blackberry will roll out the upcoming Blackberry 10.2.1 by the end of January, and it seems it could be correct. Last week, it was rumored that Blackberry will begin with the roll out process from January 28th (which is today), and now its backed by another report. […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 11:57 PM PST

Yesterday, Apple revealed during its conference call that the company managed to sell a whopping 51 million iPhones during the last quarter of 2013, setting a new record for the Cupertino giant. However, it seems Samsung maintains a huge lead in terms of smartphone sales when compared with Apple. According to a research by Strategy Analytics, […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 11:41 PM PST

Apple has announced its quarterly financial results for quarter 4 of 2013, which is Apple’s fiscal 2014 first quarter that ended on the 28th of December 2013. The company reported record sales of the iPhone, with 51 million iPhones sold in the quarter and 26 million iPads sold, setting a new quarterly record for both […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 11:37 PM PST

Good news for LG Google Nexus 5 fans. Several new photos that allegedly show a red Google Nexus 5 have appeared on Twitter. This gives some credence to all of the previous rumors which said that the smartphone would be released in different color options later this year. You can see the red LG Nexus […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 11:22 PM PST

Yesterday, Apple held it’s quarterly conference call where the company shared some insights about the financial performance of the company, including the revenues, sales, and other metrics. During the call, it was mentioned that Apple sold almost 51 million iPhones during the last quarter, which is new record, but the colorful iPhone 5C represents a […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 11:21 PM PST

Angry Birds seems like an innocent enough game, but according to Edward Snowden, the app does more than just let you enjoy a fun game. Snowden has turned over documents that state that the NSA and Britain’s GCHQ are using Angry Birds and other “leaky apps” to collect personal data. The data is collected through […]

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ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

2014-01-28T17:04:00.001+07:00

ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

Quest for better superconducting materials
Crowdsourced RNA designs outperform computer algorithms
New method rescues DNA from contaminated Neandertal bones
River of hydrogen flowing through space observed
Graphene-like material made of boron a possibility, experiments suggest
Solving a 30-year-old problem in massive star formation
Quality of white matter in the brain is crucial for adding and multiplying (but not subracting and dividing)
Facelift complications eased with help of new 3-D imaging technique
Study helps researchers better estimate citrus crop yields
Put a plastic bag in your tank: Converting polyethylene waste into liquid fuel
Lungs may suffer when certain elements go nano
Silk coat for diamonds makes sleek new imaging, drug delivery tool
Position paper reveals enormous variation in worldwide usage of FRAX
New quantum dots herald a new era of electronics operating on a single-atom level
Low-power spintronics: Magnetic switch gets closer to application
Swiss cheese crystal, or high-tech sponge?
Electrical generator uses bacterial spores to harness power of evaporating water
'Element of surprise' explains why motorcycles are greater traffic hazard than cars
Quantum computing? Moving an atom inside a crystal to investigate its function
Video games: New way to prepare students for community service
Early tumor response from stereotactic radiosurgery predicts outcome
Electrical current sensors harvest wasted electromagnetic energy
Exceptionally close stellar explosion discovered
Robotic operation for heart valve reconstruction holds promise
New research warns world to prepare for power outages
App may signal cellphone dependency
Tracheotomies faster and safer with new device?
New biomedical diagnostics using personalized 3D imaging
One step closer to low cost solar cells

Quest for better superconducting materials

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 01:48 PM PST

Nearly 30 years after the discovery of high-temperature superconductivity, many questions remain, but scientists are now providing insight that could lead to better superconductors.

Crowdsourced RNA designs outperform computer algorithms

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 01:48 PM PST

An enthusiastic group of non-experts, working through an online interface and receiving feedback from lab experiments, has produced designs for RNA molecules that are consistently more successful than those generated by the best computerized design algorithms, researchers report.

New method rescues DNA from contaminated Neandertal bones

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 01:47 PM PST

Retrieval of ancient DNA molecules is usually performed with special precautions to prevent DNA from researchers or the environment to get mixed in with the DNA from the fossil. However, many ancient fossils have been lying in museum collection for decades, and are contaminated with present-day human DNA before they enter the DNA-laboratory. A new method provides a solution to this problem.

River of hydrogen flowing through space observed

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 01:44 PM PST

Astronomers have discovered what could be a never-before-seen river of hydrogen flowing through space. This very faint, very tenuous filament of gas is streaming into the nearby galaxy NGC 6946 and may help explain how certain spiral galaxies keep up their steady pace of star formation.

Graphene-like material made of boron a possibility, experiments suggest

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 11:18 AM PST

Graphene, a sheet of carbon one atom thick, may soon have a new nanomaterial partner. In the lab and on supercomputers, chemists have determined that a cluster of 36 boron atoms forms a flat disc with a hexagonal hole in the middle. The shape fits theoretical predictions for a potential new nanomaterial: "borophene."

Solving a 30-year-old problem in massive star formation

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 11:17 AM PST

Astrophysicists have found evidence strongly supporting a solution to a long-standing puzzle about the birth of some of the most massive stars in the universe. Young massive stars shine brightly in the ultraviolet, heating the gas around them, and it has long been a mystery why the hot gas doesn't explode outwards. Now, observations have confirmed predications that as the gas cloud collapses, it forms dense filamentary structures that absorb the star's ultraviolet radiation.

Quality of white matter in the brain is crucial for adding and multiplying (but not subracting and dividing)

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 11:17 AM PST

A new study has found that healthy 12-year-olds who score well in addition and multiplication have higher-quality white matter tracts. This correlation does not appear to apply to subtraction and division.

Facelift complications eased with help of new 3-D imaging technique

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 11:15 AM PST

New imaging technology allows scientists to analyze what happens within the smallest blood vessels during a cosmetic facelift. This finding could be used to prevent accidents during procedures and help clinicians reverse the ill effects if an injection doesn't go as planned.

Study helps researchers better estimate citrus crop yields

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 11:15 AM PST

An algorithm could help scientists assist citrus growers predict when to plant and harvest their crop further in advance.

Put a plastic bag in your tank: Converting polyethylene waste into liquid fuel

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 09:28 AM PST

Researchers in India have developed a relatively low-temperature process to convert certain kinds of plastic waste into liquid fuel as a way to reuse discarded plastic bags and other products.

Lungs may suffer when certain elements go nano

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 09:21 AM PST

Nanoparticles are used in all kinds of applications — electronics, medicine, cosmetics, even environmental clean-ups. More than 2,800 commercially available applications are now based on nanoparticles, and by 2017, the field is expected to bring in nearly $50 billion worldwide. But this influx of nanotechnology is not without risks, say researchers. But this influx of nanotechnology is not without risks, say researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Silk coat for diamonds makes sleek new imaging, drug delivery tool

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 08:27 AM PST

Silk and diamonds aren't just for ties and jewelry anymore. They're ingredients for a new kind of tiny glowing particle that could provide doctors and researchers with a novel technique for biological imaging and drug delivery. A team of researchers describes this new hybrid diamond-silk material in a paper published.

Position paper reveals enormous variation in worldwide usage of FRAX

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 08:27 AM PST

Doctors worldwide now use tools such as FRAX, a widely available online calculator, to help identify patients in need of osteoporosis treatment. A new position paper by the IOF Epidemiology and Quality of Life Working Group has assessed the uptake of FRAX worldwide. The study concludes that there were approximately 2.3 million FRAX calculations during a one-year period beginning in May 2012, with enormous variation in worldwide usage.

New quantum dots herald a new era of electronics operating on a single-atom level

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 08:27 AM PST

New types of solotronic structures, including the world's first quantum dots containing single cobalt ions, have been created and studied. The materials and elements used to form these structures allow us forecast new trends in solotronics -- a field of experimental electronics and spintronics of the future, based on operations occurring on a single-atom level.

Low-power spintronics: Magnetic switch gets closer to application

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 08:27 AM PST

Scientists have been able to switch on and off robust ferromagnetism close to room temperature by using low electric fields. Their results are inspiring for future applications in low-power spintronics, such as in fast, efficient and nonvolatile data storage technologies.

Swiss cheese crystal, or high-tech sponge?

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 08:23 AM PST

The sponges of the future will do more than clean house. Delivering drugs and trapping gases are all potential applications. That's what chemist Jason Benedict had in mind when he led the design of a new, porous material whose pores change shape in response to ultraviolet light.

Electrical generator uses bacterial spores to harness power of evaporating water

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 07:12 AM PST

A new type of electrical generator uses bacterial spores to harness the untapped power of evaporating water, according to new research. Its developers foresee electrical generators driven by changes in humidity from sun-warmed ponds and harbors.

'Element of surprise' explains why motorcycles are greater traffic hazard than cars

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 07:10 AM PST

"I didn't see it, because I wasn't expecting it there," might be the more accurate excuse for motorists who have just crashed into a bus or a motorcycle. The mere fact that such vehicles are less common than cars on our roads actually makes it harder for drivers to notice them, research shows. This so-called "low-prevalence effect" increases the likelihood of accidents.

Quantum computing? Moving an atom inside a crystal to investigate its function

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 07:10 AM PST

Physicists have moved an atom inside a crystal and investigate its function. Nanotechnology is a thriving science. Parts for computers for example are becoming smaller and more precise by the minute. One of the most efficient computers would be the so-called quantum computer. Up to now, its existence has been merely a concept that is based on the laws of quantum mechanics. Here, the ability to control the state of single atoms is decisive. For the first time ever, scientists have managed to move single atoms vertically inside a crystal.

Video games: New way to prepare students for community service

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 07:09 AM PST

Educators have developed and tested Civic Seed, an interactive video game to see if it can better prepare college students to engage with the community —- and if it can do so more effectively than a non-gaming alternative.

Early tumor response from stereotactic radiosurgery predicts outcome

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 07:09 AM PST

The response of a patient with metastatic brain tumors to treatment with stereotactic radiosurgery in the first six-to-twelve weeks can indicate whether follow-up treatments and monitoring are necessary, according to research.

Electrical current sensors harvest wasted electromagnetic energy

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 07:07 AM PST

Electricity is the lifeblood of modern cities. It flows at every moment and everywhere to power up everything from home appliances which improve our comfort and convenience, to services like transportation, building, communication and manufacturing that are essential to our daily life. To ensure a reliable operation of power grids and a proper delivery of electricity to where it needs to be, it is crucial to have a loyal guard to keep watch on the activities of electricity transport. As technology advances, the safety, reliability and availability of electrical engineering assets and public utilities can now be guarded by one tiny chip of electrical current sensors.

Exceptionally close stellar explosion discovered

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 06:32 AM PST

An exceptionally close stellar explosion discovered on Jan. 21 has become the focus of observatories around and above the globe, including several NASA spacecraft. The blast, designated SN 2014J, occurred in the galaxy M82 and lies only about 12 million light-years away. This makes it the nearest optical supernova in two decades and potentially the closest type Ia supernova to occur during the life of currently operating space missions.

Robotic operation for heart valve reconstruction holds promise

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 06:31 AM PST

A potentially fatal bacterial disease of the heart, infective endocarditis frequently affects the heart's tricuspid valve, often resulting in permanent tissue damage. A reconstructive technique, in which the valve is repaired with a bioscaffold on which new tissue can grow, can give some patients a new lease on life.

New research warns world to prepare for power outages

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 06:30 AM PST

Living without electricity in today's technological world may be difficult to imagine. Yet the reality of living without computers, mobile phones and entertainment systems, and managing a transport system thrown into chaos by an absence of traffic lights, trains and subways, may become increasingly common, according to a new study.

App may signal cellphone dependency

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 06:30 AM PST

A new, free app will allow smartphone users to measure their cellphone use. Computer scientists and psychologists have developed an application for this purpose. Whoever installs it can see, e.g., how much time s/he spends on the phone or which apps s/he uses most frequently. The relevant key data is sent to a server anonymously for the scientists to analyze. They are already using a similar technology for the early detection of depression.

Tracheotomies faster and safer with new device?

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 06:30 AM PST

A new device has been created to minimize the risks associated to emergency tracheotomies and the reduce the time needed to perform planned tracheotomies. This is possible thanks to the combination of mechanical and drilling devices with medical imaging elements and information management that it would allow the adaptation of the surgery to the physical conditions of the patient.

New biomedical diagnostics using personalized 3D imaging

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 06:29 AM PST

A new innovation enables 3D images of living organisms to be obtained with greater speed and precision. In broad terms, helical optical projection tomography consists in rotating a sample while moving it vertically in order to then obtain a three-dimensional image of it, explain its creators.

One step closer to low cost solar cells

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 06:29 AM PST

The dwindling resources for conventional energy sources make renewable energy an exciting and increasingly important avenue of research. However, even seemingly new and green forms of energy production, like silicon-based solar cells, are not as cost effective as they could be. Scientists are now investigating solar cells based on organic materials that have electrodes both flexible and transparent, enabling the fabrication of these solar cells at a low cost.

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

2014-01-28T02:10:00.001+07:00

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update for AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 Leaked
Red Nexus 5 Retail Packing Leaked
HTC M8 To Come With On-screen Buttons (Rumor)
Google Rumored to Discontinue Nexus Line Next Year
PS3 Sells 1 Million Plus Minecraft Copies
250 fake Samsung Galaxy S4s confiscated in Germany
Fox Loses Appeal against Dish in Court for the Second Time
Flipboard Profile Badges And Widgets Now Available For Your Website
Logitech ConferenceCam CC3300e Video Conferencing System Debuts
Fuel3D Unveils New Handheld 3D Scanner Design (video)
Microsoft Studios Acquires Gears of War Franchise Rights
MikroDok Keeps Your Lightning Cable Within Easy Reach And Portable (video)
Nokia Lumia 1320 Release Date For The UK Is February, Up For Pre-order
Logitech PowerShell iOS Game Controller Price Reduced To $70
Microsoft SkyDrive Is Now Called One Drive (Video)
Sky To Show First Episodes Of TV Shows For Free On YouTube
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Gameplay Trailer Released (video)
Aurisonics Rockets Next Generation In Ear Monitors (video)
AT&T Has No Plans To Buy Vodafone
iPhone 6 May Feature Sapphire Glass And Solar Charging (Rumor)
Ozobot Intelligent Game Piece Offers Both Physical And Digital Gameplay (video)
Cyberpunk 2077 Will Be A True RPG Not A Multiplayer Shooter (video)
Samsung Galaxy Glass Coming At IFA In September (Rumor)
GTA San Andreas Arrives On Some Windows Phones
MicroSlice Mini Arduino Laser Cutter And Engraver (video)
Zoom iQ5 iOS Professional Stereo Microphone Launches In The US
Asus Padfone E Launched In Taiwan
Extreme Snowball Fighting With Slingshot Master Joerg Sprave (video)
Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 To Feature Flexible Display, New Design
iTunes Radio About To Launch In The UK (Rumor)
Stratasys Objet500 Connex3 3D Printer Creates Full Colour Flexible Material Prints
Apple’s Tim Cook Says NSA Does Not Have Access To Their Servers
GFXBench 3.0 Benchmarking Software Launches On Android
LG 2013 Financial Results Announced
Phase One IQ250 50MP CMOS Medium Format Back Unveiled For $35,000
Apple Aims To Take On PayPal With New Mobile Payment Service (Rumor)
Cradle, CryEngine Powered Open World Adventure Game Launches On Kickstarter (video)
Android Grabs 68 Percent Of The European Smartphone Market
Video Shows Steve Jobs Demoing The Mac 30 Years Ago
Survival Horror Arma 3 2017 Mod Teaser Trailer And Details Released (video)
Samsung Settles Patent Dispute With Ericsson
StrawBees Enable Children To Build And Create Using Just Cardboard And Straws (video)
Valve’s Steam In-Home Streaming Service Now Live
Google Mini Games For Google Glass Released (Video)
LG G Pro 2 Coming At MWC 2014 Next Month
Official PS4 wireless headset shows up on retailer websites
Blu Vivo 4.8 HD Android Smartphone Announced
Google Buys UK AI Startup DeepMind
Google And Samsung Sign 10 Year Patent Deal
Man Runs Into Burning HouseTo Save Xbox Console
SOE Dedicates Next MMO to SWG Fans
AT&T Looking to Take Over Vodaphone

Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update for AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 Leaked

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 09:49 AM PST

Earlier this month, the unofficial Android 4.4.2 KitKat update was leaked for the Samsung Galaxy S4 with model number GT-I9505, and is expected to hit the devices very soon. It was earlier rumored that Android 4.4 KitKat will hit the Samsung Galaxy S4 by the end of January. It could be true as Samsung is already […]

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Red Nexus 5 Retail Packing Leaked

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 09:29 AM PST

Currently, Nexus 5 is available in Black and White colors only, but it seems more options will soon make their way to the stores. According to a series of leaks from a Twitter user, who goes by the name of artyomstar on Twitter, a Nexus 5 with a red paint job may soon hit the shelves. […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 09:11 AM PST

HTC M8 has been leaked extensively in the last few months. The handset posed for the camera, got its technical specifications leaked, along with the alleged cases for the handset. According to a new tweet from the well-known @evleaks, HTC M8 aka HTC One+ will come with on-screen buttons and will be the first device […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 08:49 AM PST

The news we’re about to share requires you to stay calm and take it with a whole lot of salt as it brings a news many Android users may not like. Here it goes. According to the known Russian journalist Eldar Murtazin, Google will discontinue the Nexus line of products in 2015. Instead, they will […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 08:01 AM PST

Mojang has just confirmed that they have sold more than a million copies of Minecraft for the PS3 console. That’s a pretty impressive feat. The PS3 version of Minecraft was launched on the PlayStation Network on December 17th last year, with a $20 price tag. This means that they have moved more than a million […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 07:44 AM PST

We are used to hearing about fake smartphones in China. We don’t usually hear about fake phones from Europe. That’s why German authorities must have been very surprised to find 250 fake Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphones in a shipment that arrived from Hong Kong at the Stuttgart airport this month. According to Stuttgarter-Nachrichten, Customs officers […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 07:40 AM PST

Fox has been fighting Dish Network in court trying to have the courts rule that Dish has to eliminate its PrimeTime Anytime and AutoHop features. Dish won in court the first time out with both features being ruled legal. Fox appealed that ruling and lost on appeal. Fox is back at it and appealed that […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 07:30 AM PST

This week the popular tablet and smartphone article reader application, Flipboard has released a couple of new tools and utilities that allow users to easily add widgets and profile badges to their websites. The new Flipboard widgets will then automatically update as the featured magazine is updated and when clicked will take a viewer directly […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 07:16 AM PST

Logitech has announced its latest video conferencing camera system that is aimed at small offices on a budget that want a high quality video conferencing system. The device is called the Logitech CC3300e and it includes all you need to connect to a thin client or laptop and conduct video conferences with multiple users. Logitech […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 07:11 AM PST

Fuel3D has today unveiled the new and final design for their handheld 3D scanner which they launched over on the Kickstarter crowd funding website last year, raising over $325,000. The Fuel3D is the world's first handheld point-and-shoot, full colour 3D scanner that is priced under $1,000 and is capable of point-and-shoot 3D scanning in a […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 06:54 AM PST

Microsoft Studios has today announced they have acquired the rights of the " Gears of War " franchise from Epic Games, which includes rights to all existing and future games, entertainment experiences and merchandise. Gears of War is a military science fiction third-person shooter video game which up to this date has been developed by […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 06:44 AM PST

If you use an Apple 8-pin Lightning cable to charge your iPhone or Apple tablets, you might be interested in a new cable holder called the MikroDok. Unlike some other iPhone dock that require your cable stays with your dock the MikroDok allows the cable to be easily removed when needed. The MikroDok uses micro section […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 06:41 AM PST

We recently heard a rumor that the Nokia Lumia 1320 would be headed to the UK shortly, and now one UK mobile retailer has confirmed that the Nokia Lumia 1320 release date will be near the end of February. UK mobile retailer Unlocked Mobiles have just put the Nokia Lumia 1320 up for pre-order in the […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 06:19 AM PST

Thanks to the recent launch of the new SteelSeries Stratus controller for $70 which launched $20 cheaper than it’s advertised price back at CES 2014 earlier this year. Logitech has now reduced the price of its iOS game controller the PowerShell to match the price of the SteelSeries, by reducing the price of the PowerShell by […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 06:07 AM PST

Microsoft’s online storage service SkyDrive will now be called OneDrive, the company agreed to rename the service last year after a trademark case with UK broadcaster Sky. Microsoft has also launched a new domain for their updated cloud storage service, OneDrive.com, although the company has said that the service will not have any immediate changes […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 05:54 AM PST

UK TV provider Sky has announced a new marketing campaign to add more subscribers to their satellite TV service in the UK, the service is called Sky First Episodes and it will come with its own YouTube channel. The Sky First Episodes will show entire episodes of Sky TV shows from their 2014 line up, […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 05:52 AM PST

Lord of the Rings fans and gamers patiently waiting for the release of the new Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor game set in the famous realm from the books and movies. Are sure to enjoy this 8 minute Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor gameplay trailer which has been released this week by the game’s developer Monolith Productions. […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 05:42 AM PST

If you live an active lifestyle and are fed up with your ear buds falling out of your ears, you might be interested in the newly created Aurisonics Rockets, which had been designed to be next-generation in-ear monitors. The Aurisonics Rockets have been designed to be worn deeper into the ear canal and are fitted […]

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AT&T Has No Plans To Buy Vodafone

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 05:42 AM PST

On the weekend we heard that AT&T were looking into buying European mobile carrier Vodafone, AT&T has now release a statement shooting down the rumors. The rumors about the AT&T and Vodafone deal first surfaced last October, and now AT&T has denied that they have any plans to purchase Vodafone. AT&T Inc. ("AT&T") notes the […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 05:31 AM PST

Back in November we heard that Apple was investing in a sapphire glass plant in the US, and then we heard rumors that the iPhone 6 would feature a sapphire glass display. Sapphire Glass is used in many watches, and it is considered to be one of the most scratch resistant and toughest glass available, […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 05:25 AM PST

Some of our readers might remember the very unique and innovative Ozobot which was unveiled at the CES 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas earlier this year. The Ozobot has been designed for both physical and digital play and as expected, the team behind the new Ozobot intelligent game piece, have now launched their […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 05:04 AM PST

CD Projekt Red have put a few peoples minds to rest this month explaining a little more about the new upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 game that is currently under development and will be launching sometime next year, during 2015. In an interview with the IGN gaming website CD Projekt's Marcin Iwinski answered a few questions about the […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 04:58 AM PST

Samsung is rumored to be working on another wearable gadget as well as the Samsung Galaxy Gear 2, Samsung Galaxy Glass. According to The Korea Times, the Samsung Galaxy Glass will launch at IFA in September, the device was recently discovered in a Samsung patent filing As yet there are not very many details about […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 04:47 AM PST

Windows Phone owners who have been patiently waiting for the launch of the GTA San Andreas game on their devices will be pleased to learn that only a month after its arrival on iOS and Android, it is now available on some Windows Phone smartphones. GTA San Andreas supported Windows Phone smartphones at the current […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 04:15 AM PST

Gregory L Holloway based in the UK has created an awesome mini Arduino powered laser cutter and engraver called the MicroSlice which is available to pledge for £199 over on the Kickstarter crowd funding website. The MicroSlice is powers by an Ardunio Uno board and everything about the MicroSlice DIY kit is open source and […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 03:55 AM PST

US residents patiently waiting for the arrival of the new Zoom iQ5 professional iOS stereo microphone on their shores. Will be pleased to learn that from today the new Zoom iQ5 iOS microphone is now available to purchase in the US for around $100. The Zoom iQ5 has been specifically designed for use with Apple’s […]

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Asus Padfone E Launched In Taiwan

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 03:47 AM PST

We first heard about the new Asus Padfone E back in December when the device appeared in the Bluetooth SIG, Asus has now made their latest Padfone official in Taiwan. The Asus Padfone E comes with a 4.7 inch smartphone that has a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and a 10 inch tablet dock […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 03:38 AM PST

If you have already had snow fall in your location and have a few hours spare you might fancy building your very own snowball slingshot to help you up your game during any snowball fights that might breakout. The slingshot created by slingshot master Joerg Sprave is capable of firing a snowball at 34m/s and […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 03:36 AM PST

We previously heard that Samsung is working on the Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 smartwatch, the device could possibly launch with the new Samsung Galaxy S5. According to a recent report, the Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 will be completely different from the existing Galaxy Gear, the handset is said to get a new design. As well […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 03:22 AM PST

Apple launched iTunes Radio along with Apple iOS 7 in the US last September, and the company also said that they would launch the service in the UK and other countries in early 2014. Now it would appear that Apple may be getting ready to launch iTunes Radio in the UK, as a number of […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 03:21 AM PST

This week Stratasys has announced the launch of their new full colour printing Stratasys Objet500 Connex3 3D printer which is capable of printing flexible materials in 3D and full colour as fine as 16-micron layers, as show in the image below. Back in June of last year Stratasys announced they were acquiring the popular MakerBot […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 03:07 AM PST

Earlier this month Apple released a statement that the NSA did not have access to Apple servers, after a number of reports surfaced online. Now in an interview with ABC News, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has once again confirmed that the NSA does not have access to Apple’s severs and their customer data. Tim Cook: […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 03:01 AM PST

If you are interested in benchmark testing the latest smartphones and tablets to check their performance you are sure to be interested to learn that the highly anticipated GFXBench 3.0 benchmarking software has now launched for Android. As well as launching their GFXBench 3.0 benchmarking software for Android devices, Kishonti Ltd developers of the software have […]

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LG 2013 Financial Results Announced

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 02:56 AM PST

LG has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2013, the company also announced its financial results for the whole of 2013. LG announced revenue of KRW 58.14 trillion (USD 53.10 billion) and net profit of KRW 222.70 billion (USD 203.65 million) for the whole of 2013. LG saw an 18 percent increase […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 02:46 AM PST

This week Phase One has announced the launch of the ‘world’s first CMOS-based digital camera back’ in the form of the new Phase One IQ250, which features a 50 megapixel CMOS sensor that measures 44 x 33 mm in size. The Phase One IQ250 has been created to provide photographers with the widest ISO range […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 02:42 AM PST

According to a recent report by the WSJ, Apple is working on a new mobile payment system that could take on popular payment services like PayPal, Square and more. Apple already has hundreds of millions of users of the iPhone and iPad who have their credit card and payment details stored by the company, and […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 02:29 AM PST

If you enjoy open world adventures you might be interested in the new game which has recently launched on the Kickstarter crowd funding website to help with production costs called Cradle. Cradle has been created using the CryEngine games engine to provide gamers with a unique fantasy setting full of action and exploration, together with […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 02:28 AM PST

According to a recent report by Kantar Worldpanel, Google’s Android OS has a 68.6 percent share of the European smartphone market in 2013. Apple were apparently in second place with an 18.5 percent share of the smartphone market in Europe, and Microsoft’s Windows Phone in third place with a 10.3 percent share. Dominic Sunnebo, strategic […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 02:11 AM PST

On the 24th of January 1984 Apple introduced the Macintosh 128k, last week Apple showed us the evolution of the Mac from their first Macintosh to the 2014 Mac Pro. Now Time has published a video which shows the late Apple CEO, Steve Jobs, first public demonstration of the Macintosh, have a look at the […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 02:10 AM PST

Gamers looking forward to the launch of the new survival horror Arma 3 2017 mod which was first announced late last year. Are sure to enjoy this new teaser trailer that has been released together with a selection of screenshots providing a first look at the new Arma 3 2017 mod in action. An independent development team not […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 01:57 AM PST

Earlier today we heard that Google and Samsung had signed a patent licensing deal, and now Samsung has also settled a patent dispute with Ericsson. According to re/code the details of the agreement have not been disclosed although Ericsson has said that it will boost the company’s fourth quarter sales by $652.3 million. "We are […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 01:47 AM PST

If your children enjoy building things you might be interested in a new gadget that has been created called StrawBees. StrawBees has been designed to help your child extend their creativity and imagination using just simple straws or unwanted cardboard boxes together with a handful of StrawBees connectors. StrawBees are simple connectors that allow children to […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 01:24 AM PST

After opening registration for their new Steam In-Home Streaming service back in November of last year, Valve has this week opened up its new Steam In-Home Streaming service to all as a beta development release. As some of you might already know the new Steam In-Home Streaming service has been designed by Valve to enable […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 01:13 AM PST

Google has released some games for Google Glass called Mini Games, and there are a total of five games now available for your Google Glass device. The list of games for Google Glass include Tennis, Balance, Clay Shooter, Matcher, and Shape Splitter, you can see some of the games in action in the video below. […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 12:43 AM PST

Last week we heard a rumor that the new LG G Pro 2 would be launching at Mobile World Congress 2014, and now LG has confirmed the name of the device as the LG G Pro 2. LG have said that they will make the new LG G Pro 2 official next month, so we […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 12:23 AM PST

There had been hope that Sony's next PS4 firmware update would include support for wireless headphones, since even their own Pulse headphones don't work on the console right now, and now it seems likely that Sony plans to use the update to also launch some new audio equipment. Unless you have a wireless headset that […]

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 12:05 AM PST

Blu has added a new Android smartphone to its range with the launch of the Blu Vivo 4.8 HD, as the name suggests, the handset is equipped with a 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED display that has a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The handset is powered by MediaTek MT6589T Quad-Core 1.5GHz Cortex-A7 and […]

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Google Buys UK AI Startup DeepMind

Posted: 26 Jan 2014 11:51 PM PST

Google has made another acquisition, this time it is an Artificial Intelligence startup from the UK called DeepMind, the deal is reported to be worth $500 million. According to a recent report by TechCrunch, Google were not the only company interested in purchasing DeepMind, Facebook were rumored to be interested in acquiring the AI firm […]

Posted: 26 Jan 2014 11:41 PM PST

Google and Samsung have announced a new patent licensing deal, the two companies have signed a deal which will cover the two companies existing patents plus any new patents files over the next 10 years. The Google and Samsung deal covers a wide range of technologies and business areas, and the deal is obviously designed […]

Posted: 26 Jan 2014 11:19 PM PST

When a house is burning, you should leave immediately and only go back inside if you need to rescue an actual human being. After all, material items can always be replaced. You only have one life. Gamers may love their gaming console, but it just isn’t worth it to rush into the flames to save […]

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SOE Dedicates Next MMO to SWG Fans

Posted: 26 Jan 2014 02:58 PM PST

In a Reddit Q&A hosted by SEO CEO John Smedley about the company's recent shutdowns and upcoming MMORPG EverQuest Next, Smedley said, "SWG PLAYERS – OUR NEXT GAME (not announced yet) IS DEDICATED TO YOU. Once we launch it… you can come home now." The dedication immediately created more buzz than any of SEO's current […]

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AT&T Looking to Take Over Vodaphone

Posted: 26 Jan 2014 02:54 PM PST

You may remember hearing about Vodaphone, one of Europe's largest mobile service providers, last when we talked about Verizon agreeing to buyout Vodaphone's stake in it. That deal isn't quite yet done, but already AT&T is looking to take over Vodaphone for $60 billion. Randall Stevenson, the CEO of AT&T, has already talked to EU […]

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ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

2014-01-27T17:01:00.001+07:00

ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

Engineers teach old chemical new tricks to make cleaner fuels, fertilizers
Drug to reverse breast cancer spread in development
Highly reliable brain-imaging protocol identifies delays in premature infants

Engineers teach old chemical new tricks to make cleaner fuels, fertilizers

Posted: 26 Jan 2014 10:46 AM PST

University researchers from two continents have engineered an efficient and environmentally friendly catalyst for the production of molecular hydrogen, a compound used extensively in modern industry to manufacture fertilizer and refine crude oil into gasoline.

Drug to reverse breast cancer spread in development

Posted: 25 Jan 2014 07:49 PM PST

Researchers at Cardiff University are developing a novel compound known to reverse the spread of malignant breast cancer cells. The vast majority of deaths from cancer result from its progressive spread to vital organs, known as metastasis. In breast cancer up to 12,000 patients a year develop this form of the disease, often several years after initial diagnosis of a breast lump. In a recent series of studies, researchers identified a previously unknown critical role for a potential cancer causing gene, Bcl3, in metastatic breast cancer.

Highly reliable brain-imaging protocol identifies delays in premature infants

Posted: 25 Jan 2014 02:24 PM PST

Infants born prematurely are at elevated risk for cognitive, motor, and behavioral deficits -- the severity of which was, until recently, almost impossible to accurately predict in the neonatal period with conventional brain-imaging technology. But physicians may now be able to identify the premature infants most at risk for deficits as well as the type of deficit, enabling them to quickly initiate early neuroprotective therapies, by using highly reliable 3-D MRI imaging techniques developed by clinician scientists.

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

2014-01-27T02:37:00.001+07:00

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

Two Versions of Samsung Galaxy S5 Coming with Plastic Body, according to an analyst
Palantir iOS App Coming Soon
The Vivo HD 4.8
EverQuest Next Using the Oculus Rift?
BlueShark, the US Navy, and Oculus Rift
Netflix Next Episode Feature Now Optional
Foxconn Assembled 100 Prototype iPhone Units with Sapphire Glass Display
Incipio Launches NFC-enabled Cashwrap Case for iPhone 5/5S
iFixit Tears Down the Original Machintosh 128k Released in 1984
Man Buys an iPad But It Turns Out To Be a Floor Tile
PushBullet for Android Gets Another Update, Brings Improved Battery Efficiency and more

Two Versions of Samsung Galaxy S5 Coming with Plastic Body, according to an analyst

Posted: 26 Jan 2014 10:57 AM PST

Samsung Galaxy S5 have been the center of attraction from the past few days. Not too long ago, we’ve heard another rumor that also hinted towards the launch of the handset in mid-March in London. According to a well-known analyst who goes by the name of Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities has issued a note […]

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Palantir iOS App Coming Soon

Posted: 26 Jan 2014 09:41 AM PST

You've probably used Shazam at least once in the couple of years it's been out if for no other reason than to see if the audio recognition software works as well as it claims to. It's a neat little too that hasn't been explored much beyond the song and television realm, although that's about to […]

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The Vivo HD 4.8

Posted: 26 Jan 2014 09:37 AM PST

BLU, a new Android manufacturer you may have heard of recently, has released a new midrange smartphone called the Vivo HD 4.8. It comes in a myriad of bright colors, including neon pink, neon yellow, and the traditional black and white. It seems to be BLU's answer to the colorful phone craze. Hardware wise the […]

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EverQuest Next Using the Oculus Rift?

Posted: 26 Jan 2014 09:32 AM PST

3D is finally going away (YAY!) and game developers are moving on to the next big technological breakthrough that has the possibility to change gaming as we know: virtual reality. This breakthrough comes primarily from the very impressive Oculus Rift, which has already taken modern AAA titles like Hawken and allowed players to experience it […]

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BlueShark, the US Navy, and Oculus Rift

Posted: 26 Jan 2014 09:27 AM PST

3D was, and still is, a gimmick. It was a gimmick the entire media spectrum tried to sell us on hard, but it was a gimmick nonetheless. Virtual reality, which is arguably the next big technological advancement to enhance our entertainment media, is anything but a gimmick. When the US Navy starts using something like […]

Posted: 26 Jan 2014 09:23 AM PST

Some people apparently don't like it that Netflix immediately most on to the next episode in a season when you're watching a TV series. I think it's incredibly convenient and only annoying when it asks me to respond after a few episodes, but now there's an optional setting you can choose to make sure the […]

Posted: 26 Jan 2014 06:04 AM PST

We’ve heard several rumors in the past that Apple is planning to use Sapphire as the glass in the display for its upcoming iPhone 6. According to a new report from Taiwan’s Apple Daily, Apple’s manufacturing partner Foxconn has assembled 100 units of the alleged iPhone 6 with Sapphire glass display. This does mark a […]

Posted: 25 Jan 2014 12:51 PM PST

Incipio, a popular accessory maker, has released a NFC-enabled mobile wallet case dubbed as Cashwrap for iPhone, and comes with ISIS Mobile wallet support for iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5 and iPhone 5S. The case can used to store your existing debit and credit cards, so you can make seamless purchases using your handset […]

Posted: 25 Jan 2014 12:32 PM PST

Apple is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Mac, a machine that has revolutionized its market, but the folks at iFixit went back in time to teardown the original 128K Mac released almost three decades ago. The Machintosh 128k went on sale in 1984, and retailed at a whopping $2,495 — almost $5,594 in today’s world after […]

Posted: 25 Jan 2014 12:19 PM PST

There’s no shortage of scammers out there in the world. Recently, the police in Central Valley are warning electronics consumers to beware of scam artists who are selling iPads, tablets and other electronics at lower prices, but these things are not what they seem. They are floor tiles and painted pieces of wood which looks like […]

Posted: 25 Jan 2014 02:52 AM PST

PushBullet is a very handy Android application that give users the ability to get notifications on their computer, so they don’t have to take their smartphone out from their pocket every time. It seems the developers behind PushBullet are working hard to make sure the application provides users with the best possible experience. Recently, the […]

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ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

2014-01-26T17:01:00.001+07:00

ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

Space-raised flies show weakened immunity to fungus
Researchers developing new approach for imaging dense breasts for abnormalities
Ultrasound training should be implemented early into medical education programs

Space-raised flies show weakened immunity to fungus

Posted: 25 Jan 2014 02:24 PM PST

Venturing into space might be a bold adventure, but it may not be good for your immune system. Now a study shows how growing up on the Space Shuttle weakened a key arm of the immune system in Drosophila flies.

Researchers developing new approach for imaging dense breasts for abnormalities

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 08:11 AM PST

Engineers and radiologists develop new approach for diagnostic imaging of dense breasts with suspicious lesions. MRI/near-infrared spectroscopy technique offers greater flexibility, speed, and accuracy. Technology shows promise for improving MRI's ability to distinguish cancer from benign abnormalities.

Ultrasound training should be implemented early into medical education programs

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 07:20 PM PST

A new paper advocates including ultrasound in medical education programs to realize the full benefits of the technology as early as possible.

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

2014-01-26T02:26:00.001+07:00

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

LG G Pad 8.3 Clears FCC with LTE Bands for Verizon
Android 4.4 KitKat for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Reaching More Countries
“Friends With Moto” Program Let’s Motorola Employees Give Away Discount Codes for Moto X and Moto G
Gmail Glitch Caused Thousands of Emails Ending Up in An Hotmail Inbox
Windows 8.1 Update 1 To Release on March 11 (Rumor)
AT&T Nokia Lumia 1020 Price Slashed to $49.99
Google Explains About the Outage of Its Services Yesterday
Off-Contract Moto X To Go On Sale for $299 for 1 Hour On 27th January
Some More Specifications of the Alleged Nokia Lumia 1520v Leaked
HTC Android KitKat Update Roadmap Leaked
Nokia Normandy To Be Called Nokia X?
Photoshop Express For Android

LG G Pad 8.3 Clears FCC with LTE Bands for Verizon

Posted: 25 Jan 2014 02:39 AM PST

Last week, the well-known Twitter leaker @evleaks mentions that LG G Pad 8.3 will make its way to Verizon in the coming days, which could be true after all. Recently, a mysterious tablet with a model number VK810 cleared the FCC with support for the LTE bands 4 and 13 that are supported by Verizon, and […]

Posted: 25 Jan 2014 02:21 AM PST

Earlier this month, it was reported that Samsung Galaxy Note 3 in Poland and Russia received Android 4.4 KitKat update, in a form of a limited roll out via Kies. Well, according to a new reports on XDA Forum and Sammobile, the new update is rolling out in other parts of the world as well, […]

Posted: 25 Jan 2014 02:01 AM PST

If any of your friend or family member is working for Motorola, you might get lucky enough and makes them send you a coupon code that entitles you a discount on the Moto X or the Moto G. Motorola has started a “Friends with Moto” program that can help customers get a decent discount on […]

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Gmail Glitch Caused Thousands of Emails Ending Up in An Hotmail Inbox

Posted: 25 Jan 2014 01:28 AM PST

Yesterday, may not be a good day for Google users due to the service outage, not just for Gmail, but for other Google services as well. Google has already apologized for the inconvenience, and mentioned the reason for the outage. But, there was one unlucky Hotmail user, David S. Peck, who started receiving thousands of empty […]

Posted: 25 Jan 2014 12:57 AM PST

Not too long ago, we saw some screenshots of the upcoming Windows 8.1 Update 1 that is expected to come with some new features on board, including the ability to pin Metro apps to the desktop taskbar for easy access. There’s no solid information available about the release of Windows 8.1 Update 1 until now. […]

Posted: 25 Jan 2014 12:41 AM PST

Nokia Lumia 1020 is without a doubt an excellent handset (although it’s not a new competitor in the market and launched a few months back), if you’re into Windows Phone operating system. If you’re still thinking about getting the camera-centric Nokia Lumia 1020, you might be in luck. AT&T has slashed the price of the […]

Posted: 25 Jan 2014 12:29 AM PST

In case you were out for shopping or for any other reason disconnected from the internet, you may not know that Gmail and several other Google services were down for almost an hour for users around the globe. It did create panic all over Twitter and other social networking, all thinking about the reasons for […]

Posted: 25 Jan 2014 12:16 AM PST

Motorola has done a commendable job in terms of updates, and discount promotions as well. In the past, Motorola has offered the highly customizable Moto X for amazing discounts, which were sold out in hours. Now, the Google-owned company has yet another promotion they are offering for all those who want to get their hands-on […]

Posted: 25 Jan 2014 12:02 AM PST

Not too long ago, a rumor mentioned Nokia is working on a miniature version of their flagship phablet, dubbed as the Nokia Lumia 1520v aka the mini version of the handset. Earlier it was reported that it will feature a smaller, 4.3-inch display with 1080p resolution with the a trimmed down camera of 14MP compared […]

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 11:32 PM PST

Yesterday, HTC USA confirmed Android 4.4 KitKat has entered carrier certification for all four major US carriers, which suggests that it won’t take too much time for the magical notification to appear on the screen. Recently, a known HTC leaker who goes by the name of LlabTooFer has leaked HTC Android KitKat update roadmap that […]

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Nokia Normandy To Be Called Nokia X?

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 11:00 PM PST

Nokia Normandy is under the radar of the rumor mill from some time now, not because it’s something extraordinary, but due to the fact that it’s rumored to come with Android as its operating system. Recently, the well-connected @evleaks shared another interesting piece of information, the official name of the handset, which according to him […]

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Photoshop Express For Android

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 08:06 AM PST

Here is some good news for Photoshop Express fans. Adobe has announced a significant update to Photoshop Express for Android, which is one of their most popular apps. In this version, it has been rebuilt completely from the ground up for Android. It will also play nice with the KitKat version of Android, which makes […]

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ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

2014-01-25T17:02:00.001+07:00

ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

Interplanetary dust particles could deliver water and organics to jump-start life on Earth
Do doctors spend too much time looking at computer screen?
One good tern deserves another: Low-power, remote monitoring of island birds cuts bills
When hospitals share patient records, emergency patients benefit, study suggests
Mars could have supported life: Ten years on Mars leads to livable mud
Material developed could speed up underwater communications by orders of magnitude
40 percent of parents learn how to use technology from their children
Mining no shortcut for economic independence for Greenland, report suggests
New computer model may aid personalized cancer care
3-D Graphene: Super-capacitors from sugar bubbles
Doctors implant first new valve device in heart patient after FDA approval
Moderate doses of radiation therapy to unaffected breast may prevent second breast cancers
Donors should have access to their own raw data provided to biobanks
A new wrinkle in the control of waves: Flexible materials could provide new ways to control sound and light
Genomic tumor testing conducted
X-ray diffraction technique 'maps' strain, crack propagation in metallic tubing

Interplanetary dust particles could deliver water and organics to jump-start life on Earth

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 01:12 PM PST

Researchers have discovered that interplanetary dust particles could deliver water and organics to the Earth and other terrestrial planets. "It is a thrilling possibility that this influx of dust has acted as a continuous rainfall of little reaction vessels containing both the water and organics needed for the eventual origin of life on Earth and possibly Mars," said Hope Ishii, study co-author.

Do doctors spend too much time looking at computer screen?

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 08:57 AM PST

When physicians spend too much time looking at the computer screen in the exam room, nonverbal cues may get overlooked and affect doctors' ability to pay attention and communicate with patients, according to a study.

One good tern deserves another: Low-power, remote monitoring of island birds cuts bills

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 08:11 AM PST

A new report reveals details of an energy-efficient system for monitoring wild birds that reduces power consumption without significantly compromising image quality.

When hospitals share patient records, emergency patients benefit, study suggests

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 07:19 AM PST

As hospitals and doctors' offices across the country race to join online systems that let them share medical information securely, a new study suggests that these systems may already be helping cut unnecessary care. Fewer emergency patients got repeated medical scans when they went to a hospital that takes part in a health information exchange,according to new findings.

Mars could have supported life: Ten years on Mars leads to livable mud

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 06:37 AM PST

Some of the oldest minerals ever analyzed by NASA's Mars Opportunity Rover show that around four billion years ago Mars had liquid water so fresh it could have supported life.

Material developed could speed up underwater communications by orders of magnitude

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 06:37 AM PST

Electrical engineering professors have taken the first steps in a project to develop fast-blinking LED systems for underwater optical communications. Scientists have shown that an artificial metamaterial can increase the light intensity and "blink speed" of a fluorescent light-emitting dye molecule.

40 percent of parents learn how to use technology from their children

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 05:27 AM PST

Scientists have found that youth influence their parents in all technologies studied (computer, mobile Internet, social networking) up to 40 percent of the time. The children's scores were higher compared to parents, showing that parents don't necessarily recognize the influence.

Mining no shortcut for economic independence for Greenland, report suggests

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 05:26 AM PST

Contrary to the hopes of many Greenlandic lawmakers, mineral and oil extraction is no shortcut for the country to obtain economic independence from the Kingdom of Denmark, a new report suggests.

New computer model may aid personalized cancer care

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 05:23 AM PST

Scientists have developed a mathematical model to predict how a patient's tumor is likely to behave and which of several possible treatments is most likely to be effective.

3-D Graphene: Super-capacitors from sugar bubbles

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 05:23 AM PST

Graphene sheets are immensely strong, lightweight and excellent at conducting electricity. Theoretically, macroscopical three-dimensional graphene assemblies should retain the properties of nanoscale graphene flakes. However, recent attempts to make 3-D graphene have resulted in weak conductivity due to poor contact between graphene sheets. Loss of strength is also a problem, and self-supporting 3-D graphene has not yet been produced.

Doctors implant first new valve device in heart patient after FDA approval

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 12:47 PM PST

American doctors yesterday became the first to use a new minimally invasive medical device since it received FDA approval last week. The device treats patients with severely damaged aortic heart valves who are too ill or frail to have their aortic valves replaced through traditional open-heart surgery.

Moderate doses of radiation therapy to unaffected breast may prevent second breast cancers

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 11:20 AM PST

Survivors of breast cancer have a one in six chance of developing breast cancer in the other breast. But a study conducted in mice suggests that survivors can dramatically reduce that risk through treatment with moderate doses of radiation to the unaffected breast at the same time that they receive radiation therapy to their affected breast. The treatment, if it works as well in humans as in mice, could prevent tens of thousands of second breast cancers.

Donors should have access to their own raw data provided to biobanks

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 11:20 AM PST

Scientists have called for data held in biobanks to be made accessible to the people donating material and data to them.

A new wrinkle in the control of waves: Flexible materials could provide new ways to control sound and light

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 09:59 AM PST

Flexible, layered materials textured with nanoscale wrinkles could provide a new way of controlling the wavelengths and distribution of waves, whether of sound or light. The new method could eventually find applications from nondestructive testing of materials to sound suppression, and could also provide new insights into soft biological systems and possibly lead to new diagnostic tools.

Genomic tumor testing conducted

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 12:36 PM PST

Clinical laboratory experts and physicians achieved 100 percent accuracy using new gene sequencing equipment and panels to test for abnormal DNA in cancerous tumor cells, paving the way for routine genetic testing in personalizing cancer care

X-ray diffraction technique 'maps' strain, crack propagation in metallic tubing

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 10:43 AM PST

A team of researchers exploring the intergranular stress corrosion cracking of a type of metallic tubing used within nuclear power plants has developed a technique to both map and predict its propagation.

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

2014-01-25T03:25:00.001+07:00

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

Guy who knocked Google Glass off movie goer’s face was from Homeland Security
AngelBlocks Promise Lifestyle Automation via Text Messages
Walmart Distribution Center Build out Aims to Compete with Amazon within 2-years
LaCie FUEL Portable iOS Wireless Storage Solution Launches For $200
Alienware Steam Machines Are Upgradable But Its Not Easy
Samsung Tizen Smartphones To Be Demoed At MWC 2014
South Korea Says Pre-installed Android Apps Should Be Removable
Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2, Dracula’s Destiny Trailer Released (video)
SteelSeries Stratus Wireless iOS Game Controller Launches For $80
Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo+ Launched In China
DropTask Productivity App Drops The Need For Task Lists (video)
US Defense Department Did Not Buy 80,000 BlackBerry Smartphones
Call of Duty Ghosts Extinction, Nightfall Trailer Released (video)
iRig Mic HD Digital Handheld Microphone Unveiled for $99
Apple Celebrates 30 Years Of The Mac (Video)
CyanongenMod OnePlus One Smartphone Coming In Quarter 2
Omate TrueSmart Smartwatch Arrives At the FCC, Shipping Starting Soon
Korg RK-100S Keytar Re-Launched After 30 Years (video)
Apple iWork For iOS, iCloud And Mac Updated
Zipi Magnetic Earbud Strap Keeps Them Tangle Free, Secure And Within Reach (video)
New Apple TV Coming In March With Apps And Games (Rumor)
Xbox One 2014 Q2 console sales hit 3.9 million
LG G Pro 2 To Launch At MWC 2014 with 6-inch Display and 3GB of RAM
Viber for Android Updated with Number Blocking, Contact List Integration and More
Samsung Gives an Official Statement About Incompatibility of Third Party Accessories with Galaxy Note 3
Eavesdropping exploit for Chrome leaked
HTC One Android 4.4 KitKat Update Enters Carrier Certification
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo Will Not Launch in US or The UK
Nokia Sends Out Press Invites for MWC 2014 Event

Guy who knocked Google Glass off movie goer’s face was from Homeland Security

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 07:49 AM PST

Remember the guy who was at an AMC Theater watching Jack Ryan, when he was approached by a federal agent? The object of the agent’s focus was the Google Glass that he pulled off of the man’s face. The man was detained and questioned for 4 hours. And this was not the first time that […]

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 06:12 AM PST

If you are the sort that needs a lot of reminders or just want to streamline your life, you might be interested in some automation for your life. That is exactly what a project on Kickstarter promises called AngelBlocks. Angel Blocks is a system that has different sensors that you can set up to tell […]

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 05:59 AM PST

Amazon has proven to be a very popular destination for shoppers online. Retailers like Walmart have tried to compete with Amazon online and so far have been unable to match the e-tail giants prowess in shipping items quickly all over the country. Walmart plans to change that and is working on building out more distribution […]

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 04:59 AM PST

During CES 2014 earlier this month LaCie announced the arrival of their new portable, wireless storage device in the form of the LaCie FUEL, which has been designed to allow owners to store up to 1TB of media files and documents, freeing up space on their iOS devices or Mac computers. The LaCie FUEL is […]

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 04:44 AM PST

After making a statement earlier this week explaining that the Dell Alienware Steam Machines were not upgradable, Alienware's General Manager Frank Azor has now released a new statement clarifying what he exactly meant. The new statement reports that the Dell Alienware Steam Machines are thankfully upgradable but the upgrade process will “not be as easy […]

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 04:43 AM PST

We recently heard that Samsung’s first Tizen smartphone had been delayed, and whilst the release of their first device may now be delayed, Samsung will still be showing of some Tizen devices at MWC 2014 next month. Samsung has sent out invites to a press event for Tizen which will take place in Barcelona on […]

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 04:16 AM PST

Regulators in South Korea are bringing in some new regulations that are designed to cut down on smartphone bloatware, the new rules will come into place in April. According to a recent report, The Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning has decided that smartphone owners must have the option to uninstall applications from their […]

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 04:08 AM PST

Gamers looking forward to the launch next month of the new Dracula's Destiny in Lords of Shadow 2 game which extends the storyline of the first and will be launching on Xbox 360, PC and PS3 on February 27th 2014. Are sure to enjoy this new trailer that has been released this week showcasing the […]

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 03:49 AM PST

If you pre-ordered a SteelSeries Stratus iOS game controller after it was first unveiled back in the CES 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, at the start of this month. You will be pleased to know that the iOS game controller has now launched and started shipping for just $80. It was originally thought […]

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 03:36 AM PST

Samsung has launched a new version of the Samsung Galaxy S3 in China, the Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo+, the handset comes with support for dual SIM cards. The Samsung Galaxy S3 NEO+ features a 1.4GHz quad core processor and it comes with a 4.8 inch high definition display that has a resolution of 1280 x […]

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 03:35 AM PST

If like me your task list never seems to get shorter only longer and longer, you might be interested in a new productivity application called DropTask, which has been designed to let you drop the need for task or to-do lists all together. The new DropTask productivity app is available on both tablet and smartphone […]

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 03:17 AM PST

Earlier in the week we heard that the US Defense Department had purchased 80,000 BlackBerry smartphones, the news came from a press release from the US Defense Department. It turns out that the 80,000 BlackBerry smartphones that were referred to in the original press release were already owned by the US government, you can see […]

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 03:11 AM PST

Gamers looking forward to the launch of the new Call of Duty Ghosts DLC on January 28th 2014, are sure to enjoy this two minute COD: Nightfall trailer which has been released on the Major Nelson website today. Nightfall is included with Call of Duty Ghosts Onslaught DLC, which is the first DLC pack to […]

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 02:56 AM PST

IK Multimedia has this week added a new addition to their range of iOS and Mac compatible microphones, in the form of the newly launched iRig Mic HD. The iRig Mic HD has been created to offer iOS and Mac users with a high-quality digital condenser mic that has been designed to connect to any […]

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 02:54 AM PST

Apple launched their first Mac, the Macintosh 128k 30 years ago Today on the 24th of January 1984, and now the company is celebrating 30 years of the Mac with a video and the following photo on their homepage. The video below shows use some of Apple’s Macs over the last 30 years and also […]

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 02:41 AM PST

CyanogenMod and One Plus recently announced their partnership to launch a new CynogenMod smartphone, the handset will be called the OnePlus One. Now Peter Lau has confirmed that the new CyanogenMod OnePlus One smartphone will launch in the second quarter of 2014. The OnePlus One CyanogenMod smartphone will apparently come with ’2014 flagship specs, both […]

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 02:37 AM PST

If you are patiently waiting for the arrival of your Omate TrueSmart smartwatch which has been slightly delayed from its December shipping dates. You will be pleased to learn that the smartwatch is now making its way throughout the FCC for approval and all going well should be shipping out in a few weeks time. […]

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 02:23 AM PST

First launched way back in 1984 the iconic Korg RK-100 remote keyboard brought a new and innovative way to play the keyboard to the music scene. Now 30 years later Korg is re-launching the iconic Keytar for new generations to enjoy in the form of the Korg RK-100S. The latest Korg RK-100 Keytar is equipped […]

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 02:14 AM PST

Apple has updated their iWork software for their iOS, and Mac platforms and also for their iCloudl platform, the new versions of the apps come with some update features. Apple’s iWork is made up of Numbers, Pages and Keynote, and you can now add a password to your individual documents on iWork in iCloud. These […]

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 02:07 AM PST

A new gadget in the form of a simple strap called Zipi has been created to help keep your earbuds within easy reach and securely positioned around your neck when not in use. Zipi uses a neodymium magnet attached to your earbud cable and a length of strap with is available in a variety of colours […]

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 02:04 AM PST

Apple are expected to release a new Apple TV set top box shortly, and according to a recent report, the new Apple TV will launch in March. The news comes from iLounge, who have received some information on the new Apple TV, and we can expect the Apple set top box to get a major […]

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 12:39 AM PST

Microsoft has published its fiscal year 2014 second quarter earnings report. The long and short of it? Well, year-on-year results are looking up, while Windows has continued to suffer from the lack of PC demand and at the same time the Surface skyrocketed. Also 3.9 million Xbox One consoles were moved, and nearly as many […]

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 12:25 AM PST

While we’ve seen several rumors suggesting that LG is working on the alleged LG G3, the successor to the last year’s flagship. However, there are reports originating from Korean shores that LG might launch another handset dubbed as LG G Pro 2 at the Mobile World Congress 2014 next month, before they take the wraps […]

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 12:11 AM PST

Viber is a very popular cross-platform application that doesn’t only allow users to send messages to their contact, but it even lets them share photos, free WiFi calls, group chats and much more. Recently, Viber for Android received an update, bumping it to version 4.2, and introduces a whole bunch of handy features in the […]

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 12:10 AM PST

Samsung is already rolling out the Android 4.4 KitKat update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. The update didn’t only bring new features only, but a host of problems as well. Several reports from Galaxy Note 3 owners suggest that after updating to Android 4.4 KitKat, third-party accessories stops functioning with the device. Recently, Samsung […]

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Eavesdropping exploit for Chrome leaked

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 12:05 AM PST

A security vulnerability in the Chrome browser that allowed malicious websites to secretly record audio through a microphone connected to the computer has now been revealed. The exploit was revealed after a lack of progress by Google to implement a patch. This exploit could have allowed for the private conversations of nearby individuals to be […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 11:47 PM PST

Previously, HTC announced that Android 4.4 KitKat will hit the HTC One by January, and it seems HTC is pretty much on schedule. Recently, the Taiwanese OEM tweeted the final version of Android 4.4 KitKat has entered carrier testing and submitted to all major US carriers. Now, they are waiting for the certifications from all […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 11:30 PM PST

Yesterday, we saw some leaked press images of the trimmed down version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, dubbed as Galaxy Note 3 Neo. The handset was leaked extensively in the past few and even posed for the camera alongside Samsung Galaxy Note 3. If you’re residing in the US or the UK waiting for […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 11:00 PM PST

Mobile World Congress 2014 is scheduled to take place in Barcelona, Spain from February 24th and will last until February 27th. At the event, there will be manufacturers from all over the world, showcasing their products. While Microsoft may not be present there, Nokia is holding a press event at the Mobile World Congress 2014 […]

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ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

2014-01-24T17:01:00.001+07:00

ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

Collaborative software helps systems engineers link performance and cost
Cheap hydrogen gas? Probing hydrogen catalyst assembly
When nanotechnology meets quantum physics in one dimension: New experiment supports long-predicted 'Luttinger liquid' model
Fur and feathers keep animals warm by scattering light
New microscopy technique improves imaging at the atomic scale
Researchers decipher structure of part of ribosome found in mitochondria
Near error-free wireless detection made possible
Ground-breaking research aiding the fight against fuel fraud was a UK scientific first
Tracing unique cells with mathematics
Carbon dioxide paves the way to unique nanomaterials
Molecules as circuits? Miniaturization of electronic devices
Detecting chemicals, measuring strain with a pencil and paper
'Surveillance minimization' needed to restore trust
Computer simulation of blood vessel growth
Athletes' performance declines following contract years
Image or reality? Leaf research needs photos, lab analysis
White, green or black roofs? Report compares economic payoffs
Live feed device monitors drugs in bloodstream in real time
Researcher finds anonymity makes a difference with online comments
'Space cops' help control traffic in space
Toward fixing damaged hearts through tissue engineering
Laser scientists create portable sensor for nitrous oxide, methane
Atomic-scale catalysts may produce cheap hydrogen
From a carpet of nanorods to a thin film solar cell absorber within a few seconds
Strontium atomic clock sets new records in both precision and stability
Last-resort therapy saving lives during flu epidemic
Scientific first allows doctors to 'see' radiation treatment in body
Deepwater Horizon: Identifying harmful elements of persisting oil
Injectable material could enable targeted drug delivery, biosensors
Mass important at nano-scale, matters in calculations and measurements
Joining up computer memory
Engineer converts yeast cells into 'sweet crude' biofuel
Faster testing of new pharmaceuticals
New web-based course to prevent excessive weight gain may improve health in young adults

Collaborative software helps systems engineers link performance and cost

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 12:48 PM PST

Researchers have produced an advanced web-based tool that lets physically separated participants collaborate on model-based systems engineering projects. The program utilizes open-source software components to allow users to visualize a system's potential expense alongside its performance, reliability and other factors.

Cheap hydrogen gas? Probing hydrogen catalyst assembly

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 11:20 AM PST

Biochemical reactions sometimes have to handle dangerous things in a safe way. New work shows how cyanide and carbon monoxide are safely bound to an iron atom to construct an enzyme that can generate hydrogen gas.

When nanotechnology meets quantum physics in one dimension: New experiment supports long-predicted 'Luttinger liquid' model

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 11:17 AM PST

Scientists have succeeded in conducting a new experiment that supports the existence of the long-sought-after Luttinger liquid state.

Fur and feathers keep animals warm by scattering light

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 09:58 AM PST

In work that has major implications for improving the performance of building insulation, scientists have calculated that hairs that reflect infrared light may contribute significant insulating power to the exceptionally warm winter coats of polar bears and other animals.

New microscopy technique improves imaging at the atomic scale

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 07:27 AM PST

When capturing images at the atomic scale, even tiny movements of the sample can result in skewed or distorted images -- and those movements are virtually impossible to prevent. Now microscopy researchers have developed a new technique that accounts for that movement and eliminates the distortion from the finished product.

Researchers decipher structure of part of ribosome found in mitochondria

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 07:27 AM PST

Researchers have deciphered the structure of part of the ribosome found in mitochondria, the power plants of the cell. The scientists were able to benefit from advancements in the field of electron microscopy and capture images of the mitochondrial ribosome at a level of resolution never achieved before.

Near error-free wireless detection made possible

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 07:27 AM PST

A new long-range wireless tag detection system, with potential applications in health care, environmental protection and goods tracking, can pinpoint items with near 100 percent accuracy over a much wider range than current systems.

Ground-breaking research aiding the fight against fuel fraud was a UK scientific first

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 06:51 AM PST

The technology behind a system now being used to combat fuel fraud on an international scale has been detailed for the first time.

Tracing unique cells with mathematics

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 04:56 AM PST

Stem cells can turn into heart cells, skin cells can mutate to cancer cells; even cells of the same tissue type exhibit small heterogeneities. Scientists use single-cell analyses to investigate these heterogeneities. But the method is still laborious and considerable inaccuracies conceal smaller effects. Scientists have now found a way to simplify and improve the analysis by mathematical methods.

Carbon dioxide paves the way to unique nanomaterials

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 04:56 AM PST

In common perception, carbon dioxide is just a greenhouse gas, one of the major environmental problems of mankind. For Warsaw chemists CO2 became, however, something else: a key element of reactions allowing for creation of nanomaterials with unprecedented properties.

Molecules as circuits? Miniaturization of electronic devices

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 04:55 AM PST

Silicon-based electronics has certain limits, in the physical sense of the word: this type of circuit can never become "nano" because of the physical laws governing the flow of electrons. This imposes a halt to the process of miniaturization of electronic devices. One of the possible solutions is to use molecules as circuits, but their poor conduction capabilities make them unlikely candidates. There is, however, a possible way around this, which was investigated in a recent article.

Detecting chemicals, measuring strain with a pencil and paper

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 05:23 PM PST

A team of students has proven that pencils and regular office paper can be used to measure strain on an object and detect hazardous gases.

'Surveillance minimization' needed to restore trust

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 05:22 PM PST

Surveillance minimization -- where surveillance is the exception, not the rule -- could help rebuild public trust following revelations about the collection of personal data, according to a law academic.

Computer simulation of blood vessel growth

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 05:20 PM PST

Bioengineers showed that tiny blood vessels grow better in the laboratory if the tissue surrounding them is less dense. Then the researchers created a computer simulation to predict such growth accurately – an early step toward treatments to provide blood supply to tissues damaged by diabetes and heart attacks and to skin grafts and implanted ligaments and tendons.

Athletes' performance declines following contract years

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 02:06 PM PST

A professor has determined that the contract year performance boost is real, but they caution team managers and coaches that it might be followed by a post-contract performance crash -- a two-year pattern they call the "contract year syndrome."

Image or reality? Leaf research needs photos, lab analysis

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 12:39 PM PST

Every picture tells a story, but the story digital photos tell about how forests respond to climate change could be incomplete, according to new research. A new study shows that the peak in forest greenness as captured by digital pictures does not necessarily correspond to direct measures of peak chlorophyll content in leaves, which is an indicator of photosynthesis. The research has significant implications for how scientists use digital photos to study forest canopies.

White, green or black roofs? Report compares economic payoffs

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 10:44 AM PST

Looking strictly at the economic costs and benefits of three different roof types -- black, white and "green" (or vegetated) -- researchers have found in a new study that white roofs are the most cost-effective over a 50-year time span. While the high installation cost of green roofs sets them back in economic terms, their environmental and amenity benefits may at least partially mitigate their financial burden.

Live feed device monitors drugs in bloodstream in real time

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 10:43 AM PST

A device that can monitor the levels of specific drugs as they flow through the bloodstream may soon take the guesswork out of drug dosing and allow physicians to tailor prescriptions to their patients' specific biology. The biosensor combines engineering and biochemistry and has far-reaching potential.

Researcher finds anonymity makes a difference with online comments

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 10:43 AM PST

In a newly published study, a researcher outlines a significant correlation between anonymity and civility.

'Space cops' help control traffic in space

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 10:42 AM PST

Scientists are using mini-satellites that work as "space cops" to help control traffic in space.

Toward fixing damaged hearts through tissue engineering

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 10:41 AM PST

In the US, someone suffers a heart attack every 34 seconds -- their heart is starved of oxygen and suffers irreparable damage. Engineering new heart tissue in the laboratory that could eventually be implanted into patients could help, and scientists are reporting a promising approach tested with rat cells.

Laser scientists create portable sensor for nitrous oxide, methane

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 10:41 AM PST

Scientists have created a highly sensitive portable sensor to test the air for the most damaging greenhouse gases.

Atomic-scale catalysts may produce cheap hydrogen

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 10:40 AM PST

Researchers have shown that a one-atom thick film of molybdenum sulfide (MoS2) may work as an effective catalyst for creating hydrogen. The work opens a new door for the production of cheap hydrogen.

From a carpet of nanorods to a thin film solar cell absorber within a few seconds

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 10:40 AM PST

Scientists have discovered a novel solid state reaction which lets kesterite grains grow within a few seconds and at relatively low temperatures. For this reaction, they exploit a transition from a metastable wurtzite compound in the form of nanorods to the more stable kesterite compound.

Strontium atomic clock sets new records in both precision and stability

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 10:38 AM PST

Heralding a new age of terrific timekeeping, physicists have unveiled an experimental strontium atomic clock that has set new world records for both precision and stability -- key metrics for the performance of a clock.

Last-resort therapy saving lives during flu epidemic

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 10:36 AM PST

Physicians are employing a technology known as ECMO as a last-resort therapy for extremely severe cases of influenza. ECMO is a sort of portable heart/lung bypass machine.

Scientific first allows doctors to 'see' radiation treatment in body

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 10:34 AM PST

A scientific breakthrough may give the field of radiation oncology new tools to increase the precision and safety of radiation treatment in cancer patients by helping doctors "see" the powerful beams of a linear accelerator as they enter or exit the body.

Deepwater Horizon: Identifying harmful elements of persisting oil

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 08:26 AM PST

Scientists are unraveling the composition of persisting oil residues collected from Gulf of Mexico beaches following the Deepwater Horizon disaster, insisting on further assessment of the toxic impact of these chemical remnants on the marine ecosystem.

Injectable material could enable targeted drug delivery, biosensors

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 08:24 AM PST

A new injectable material designed to deliver drug therapies and sensor technology to targeted areas within the human body is being developed by a biomedical engineer who says the system can lock its payload in place and control how it is released.

Mass important at nano-scale, matters in calculations and measurements

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 07:41 AM PST

An engineering professor has proven that the effect of mass is important, can be measured and has a significant impact on any calculations and measurements at the sub-micrometer scale.

Joining up computer memory

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 06:24 AM PST

Innovative electrodes allow new computer memory technologies to be compatible with existing circuitry. The computing industry faces constant demands to provide faster access to data and reduce power consumption. As current memory systems cannot meet these demands indefinitely, it is essential to develop entirely new technologies. One strong contender is resistive random access memory (RRAM), which stores binary information by switching a dielectric material between conducting and non-conducting states.

Engineer converts yeast cells into 'sweet crude' biofuel

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 06:19 AM PST

A chemical engineer has developed a new source of renewable energy -- a yeast cell-based platform for producing biodiesel, which he has dubbed "sweet crude." The key to this platform is regular table sugar. It has the potential for industry scalability without the environmental costs of other biofuels.

Faster testing of new pharmaceuticals

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 06:16 AM PST

To improve medical treatment, researchers test new drug ingredients on biological cells. By combining two microscopy techniques, the time required for testing can be reduced by 50 to 80 percent, and far fewer measurements are needed.

New web-based course to prevent excessive weight gain may improve health in young adults

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 06:14 AM PST

The transition from adolescence to adulthood presents individuals with many challenges. Perhaps none are as important as those relating to health and quality of life. Being mildly to moderately overweight during this period substantially increases the likelihood of obesity at age 35 to 37. To prevent weight gain and promote healthy decision making, researchers developed a tailored, theory-based, web-delivered course to prevent excessive weight gain in young adults.

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

2014-01-24T02:07:00.001+07:00

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

GoPro Unveils HERO3+ Camera Pack Aimed at Musicians
ADATA CE700 Wireless Charging Stand Supports Qi Specification
EA Not Planning Any Future Titles On The Wii U
Red Samsung Galaxy S4 La Fleur unveiled, white version may arrive in March
Satechi Smart TV Box With XBMC Integration Launches For $110 (video)
Nokia Sells 8.2 Million Lumia Handsets In Q4
O2 Avoids New Ofcom Rules With T&C Change
New Skywind Savagery Trailer For Morrowind/Skyrim Mod Released (video)
Motorola Working On A $50 Smartphone
Netflix New Subscription Plans Will Offer Three Options
Nokia Lumia Smartphones Sales Declined In Quarter 4
Kingdom Come Deliverance RPG By Warhorse Studios Launches On Kickstarter
Pixelmator 3.1 Update Adds Full Mac Pro Support And More
Tesla Model S Launched In China
Two Years of Raspberry Pi Video Celebrates The Awesome Mini PC (video)
Dell Places 5,000 Unit Order For Kickstarter Zortrax M200 3D Printer (video)
Garmin Vivofit Coming To The UK In March For £100
300 Rise of an Empire HD Trailer Released (videos)
Google Street View Car Takes On The Stig On Top Gear Test Track (Video)
Lenovo To Buy IBM X86 Server Business For $2.3 Billion
Windows 8.1 Update May Allow Users to Pin Windows Store Apps to Desktop
The Amazing Spider Man 2 Video Game Official HD Trailer (video)
BioShock Infinite And Metro: Last Light Games Soon Free On PS Plus
iZettle SDK For iOS Released
Google Search Now Displays More Information About the Website in Search Results
Pioneer DDJ-SZ DJ Controller Unveiled For $2399 (video)
New Apple Mac Mini Coming Next Month (Rumor)
Glyph Mobile Personal Theater Blasts Past Funding Goal (video)
Apple iOS 7 Random Reboot Issue Fix Arriving Soon
More Evidence Emerge About Samsung Galaxy S5 Launch
iPhone 4 Lands in India for Rs. 22,900
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo Press Images Leaked
JILA Stronium Atomic Clock Will Lose 1 Second Every 5 Billion Years
Acer Liquid Z5 Released in Europe and Asia
Sony Xperia Z1s Now Available In T-Mobile Stores
iPhone 6 To Feature 4.8 Inch Display (Rumor)
Snapped Lets You Send And Receive Snapchats On Mac
Total Netflix Subscribers Have Surpassed 33 Million
Snapchat Makes New Users Solve Puzzle To Keep Bots Away

GoPro Unveils HERO3+ Camera Pack Aimed at Musicians

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 09:00 AM PST

GoPro unveils a new digital video camera in October of last year called the HERO3+. The camera had a lot of really nice features including the ability to interface with a smartphone application to give the user control of a camera from across a room. GoPro makes a number of mount options for its cameras […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 08:31 AM PST

ADATA is a company that is more known for making computer storage and memory products than anything else. That’s not all the company is about though and ADATA has trotted out a new wireless charging for smartphones and other devices that supports the Qi standard. Support for the Qi standard means that if you have […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 08:14 AM PST

The Nintendo Wii U is fighting a losing battle. Especially since the Xbox One and the Sony PS4 came on the scene. Developers play an important role in making sure that any console has a steady stream of games that are worth playing, of course, and EA (Electronic Arts) intends to stop publishing more titles […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 08:04 AM PST

A red La Fleur edition of Samsung's Galaxy S4 was unofficially unveiled today. This comes one month after Samsung launched a red Galaxy S4 Mini La Fleur in Germany. The S4 La Fleur is easy to dexcribe, it’s red and has the same flowery pattern seen on the S4 Mini La Fleur. This one is […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 06:04 AM PST

Anyone looking to make their non-smart TV a little smarter might be interested to learn that the new Satechi Smart TV Box has this week launched and is now available to purchase at a special price of $110. (regular price $120) The Satechi Smart TV Box is an Android-powered player which has been created to […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 05:59 AM PST

Earlier today we heard that sales of Nokia’s Lumia mobile phones were down from the previous quarter, although at the time there were no details on exactly how many devices had been sold. Now Nokia has revealed that they sold a total of 8.2 million Nokia Lumia handsets in quarter four of 2013, this is […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 05:51 AM PST

UK telephone regulator Ofcom recently announced rules to stop mobile carriers changing the pricing for customers contracts mid contract. The new rules would have let a mobile phone uses cancel their contract with the carrier, if the carrier increased their costs during their contract term. Now it would appear that UK mobile carrier O2 has […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 05:51 AM PST

If you are patiently waiting for the launch of the new Skywind modification that ports Morrowind into the Skyrim games engine, you are sure to enjoy this new footage which shows the latest developer update version 0.9.1 No final release date for the Skywind mod is know at the moment and the team is always […]

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Motorola Working On A $50 Smartphone

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 05:32 AM PST

Yesterday we heard that Motorola’s CEO thinks that Apple’s iPhone is too expensive, Motorola are looking to produce cheaper handsets, we have already seen this with the Moto G. The Moto G comes with some decent specifications for the price, it retails for $179, and now it looks like Motorola has to launch an even […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 05:30 AM PST

As you might already know Netflix has been testing new subscription plans for its customers that offer a number of benefits and let you and your family or housemates view Netflix in multiple rooms or on multiple devices simultaneously. Back at the beginning of this year Netflix streaming plans on offer allowed users to watch […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 04:56 AM PST

Nokia is in the processor of selling its smartphone business to Microsoft, who will take over Nokia’s mobile and services division and also the Lumia brand. Nokia has now announced its fourth quarter financial results for 2013, and they announced that sales of their Lumia smartphones declined for the quarter. The year-on-year decline in discontinued […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 04:54 AM PST

RPG fans looking for a new game to keep them occupied might be interested in a new game currently under development called Kingdom Come Deliverance. Kingdom Come Deliverance RPG game built on the CryEngine and is a first-person, open world, realistic RPG that will take you to Medieval Europe in a time of great upheaval […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 04:32 AM PST

The creators of the awesome Mac based Pixelmator photographic and image editing application has this week announced that they have released a new Pixelmator 3.1 update for their software which brings with it a number of new features and enhancements for users to enjoy. A couple of the more important new features included in Pixelmator 3.1 […]

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Tesla Model S Launched In China

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 04:10 AM PST

Tesla has announced that they are launching the Tesla Model S in China, the electric vehicle will retail for 734,000 CNY, which is around $121,000 US dollars. The Tesla Model S retails for $81,070, but the extra price for China includes shipping, customs duties and taxes, Tesla have said that the price of the vehicle […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 04:07 AM PST

Next month is the second anniversary of the launch of the awesome Raspberry Pi mini PC and to celebrate this event a celebratory movie has been created by The Raspberry Pi Guy over on YouTube. The Raspberry Pi mini PC movie celebrates a range of projects and milestones in the first two years since the […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 03:34 AM PST

Last year in June 2013 the M200 professional desktop 3D printer launched a Kickstarter campaign which saw it raise over $175,000 in pledges to help the design make the jump from concept into manufacture. This week Zortrax has announced that computer manufacturer Dell has placed an order for 5,000 Zortrax M200 3D printers helping the company […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 03:17 AM PST

Garmin announced the new Garmin Vivofit at CES earlier in the month, and now they have announced that it will be launching in the UK in March. The Garmin Vivofit will be available in the UK for £99.99 and it will come in a range of colors, which include black, purple, blue, slate, teal and […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 03:17 AM PST

Those of you that enjoyed the 300 movie based on the 1998 comic series of the same name by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley you are sure to enjoy this new trailer for the follow-up movie, 300: Rise of an Empire. The 300 Rise of an Empire movie offers a new chapter in the epic […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 03:04 AM PST

The BBC’s Top Gear decided to let a Google Street View car map their test track, and rather than let Google’s Street View car go around the track on its own, the decided to put it up against The Stig. The Google Street View car went up against a Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Black, driven […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 02:48 AM PST

Lenovo has announced that it is purchasing IBM’s x86 server business in a deal which is worth $2.3 billion, this is the second purchase from IBM, back in 2005 Lenovo bought IBM’s ThinkPad laptop business. The deal will see Lenovo pay IBM $2 billion in cash, the rest of the purchase price will be made […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 02:35 AM PST

Windows 8 may not be the best operating system from the Redmond giant, and rumors suggest that they are working on an update for Windows 8.1 that will fix some issues with the current release. Recently, some screenshots of the alleged Windows 8.1 Update 1 surfaced on the internet, showing Windows Store apps pinned on […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 02:27 AM PST

Spiderman fans patently waiting for The Amazing Spider Man 2 video game to be released to tie in with the new movie that is currently being produced and will be arriving in theatres May 2nd, 2014, are sure to enjoy this new HD trailer for the game. The Amazing Spider Man 2 game will be […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 02:15 AM PST

PlayStation gamers that haven't yet purchased the awesome BioShock Infinite and Metro: Last Light games, might be interested to learn that both will soon be free to play via the PS Plus service. Sony has this week revealed that the two games will be the February Instant Game Collection offering, allowing interested gamers to download […]

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iZettle SDK For iOS Released

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 02:11 AM PST

Mobile payment service iZettle has launched the iZettle SDK for developers, and it will allow developers to integrated iZettle mobile payments into their applications. iZettle is similar to Square, and it is available in a number of countries, which include the UK, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Spain and Germany, Mexico and Brazil. After months of […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 02:10 AM PST

Google has introduced a couple of new features, not just for its applications on other platforms, but for its services in the past few months to improve the overall user experience. Recently, Google has released a new feature for the Google Search that displays information about the site in search results. All you need to […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 02:03 AM PST

Pioneer has the month announced the launch of a new DJ controller to its range in the form of the Pioneer DDJ-SZ DJ which has been designed to support Serato DJ software and offer the performance specifications of the professional Pioneer equipment but combined into an all-in-one portable device. The Pioneer DDJ-SZ DJ controller is […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 01:37 AM PST

Apple last update their Apple Mac Mini back in October 2012, and now we have some possible details about a new 2014 Apple Mac Mini. A major Belgian retailer has posted placeholder pages for a new Intel Haswell powered Apple Mac Mini with a choice of Core i5 and Core i7 processors. The new Mac […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 01:37 AM PST

Anyone who enjoys watching movies or playing games is sure to be interested in this new Glyph Mobile Personal Theater which has launched on Kickstarter this month and already blasted past it pledge goal of $250,000 raising over $400,000 with still 29 days to go. The Glyph Mobile Personal Theater has been created by Avegant […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 01:24 AM PST

If you own an iPhone running Apple iOS 7 and have been experiencing random reboots and crashes as you have been using the phone’s features, you will be pleased to know that Apple are preparing to release a new update in the coming weeks that will correct the issue and return service to normal. Apple has been […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 01:12 AM PST

We come across a new rumor every day when it comes to Samsung Galaxy S5. Not too long ago, a Russian journalist who goes by the name of Eldar Murtazin tweeted that Samsung will take the wraps of its upcoming flagship device, the Samsung Galaxy S5, on 23rd February in Barcelona, just a day before […]

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iPhone 4 Lands in India for Rs. 22,900

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 12:53 AM PST

Last week, a report suggested that Apple may launch the three year old iPhone 4, again, in India to compete in the budget-class smartphone market, as India is one of the biggest smartphone markets in the world. It seems the report was correct as Apple has re-launched iPhone 4 in India for Rs. 22,900 (almost […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 12:24 AM PST

Look what we have here, some unofficial press renders of the alleged Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo, which is expected to be a trimmed down version of Samsung’s flagship phablet, the Galaxy Note 3. Actually, it shouldn’t come as a surprise as we’ve seen the press renders getting leaked weeks before the official announcement of […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 12:16 AM PST

Scientists at the University of Colorado, Boulder, have created the worlds most accurate clock, the JILA Stronium Atomic Clock. The JILA Stronium Atomic Clock is so accurate that it will only lose or gain a second every 5 billion years, which is actually longer than earth has existed, as apparently it has been around for […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 12:10 AM PST

Earlier this month, Acer unveiled its latest Android-based handset dubbed as Liquid Z5, which was expected to launch on European shows in mid-January. It seems the time has finally arrived, and it’s available for sale in Europe for 169 Euros on Amazon France and Germany, as well as Taiwan. The handset doesn’t bring a very […]

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 12:07 AM PST

The Sony Xperia Z1s went on sale on T-Mobile’s website in the US recently, and now the handset is available to buy from T-Mobile’s retail stores. The Xperia Z1s is available on T-Mobile’s Uncarrier no contract plans, the device will set you back $22 a month for 24 months, you will need a contract for […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 11:57 PM PST

Apple are expected to launch the iPhone 6 along with the Apple iWatch in September, and according to a recent report, the iPhone 6 design has now been finalized. The news comes from Timo Arcuri from Cowen and Company, who has received information from Apple’s supply chain regarding the iPhone 6. Apple have apparently chosen […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 11:45 PM PST

If you don’t know about Snapchat, the service lets you send photos and videos that self destruct. It is very popular over the past year. Despite the security breach that compromised phone numbers and usernames of more than 4.6 million users even. Everyone wants a piece of the action. Google and Facebook were both reportedly […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 11:32 PM PST

Netflix is the largest online subscription streaming service in the world. And the company has seen steady growth over the past few quarters too, thanks to its rapidly expanding library and critically acclaimed original content such as House of Cards and Orange is the new Black. Netflix is on top of the world right now […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 08:57 AM PST

Snapchat has been in the news a lot lately. That is because it was the target of a security breach which resulted in the usernames and phone numbers of millions of users being compromised. Snapchat took their time to acknowledge the hack, and even longer to apologize for it. Finally they have been shoring up […]

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ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

2014-01-23T17:01:00.001+07:00

ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

Cooling microprocessors with carbon nanotubes
Galaxies on FIRE: Star feedback results in less massive galaxies
3-D imaging provides window into living cells, no dye required
Liquid crystal turns water droplets into 'gemstones'
The unexpected power of baby math: Adults still think about numbers like kids
Holographic diagnostics in medicine
Bright star reveals new Neptune-size exoplanet
Just how do our brains control our arms?
Herschel telescope detects water on dwarf planet in asteroid belt
Researchers model macroscale plasmonic convection to control fluid and particle motion
Best techniques for intracellular particle tracking
Organic chemical origins in hydrothermal systems
Soft hydrogels turned into ionic conductors with diverse applications, from artificial muscles to transparent speakers
Small elliptical exercise device may promote activity while sitting
Fever-reducing meds may help spread the flu
Internet advertising: Paid search ads don't always pay off, study finds
Engineers create light-activated 'curtains'
E-whiskers: Highly sensitive tactile sensors developed for robotics and other applications
Unlocking the brain's secrets using sound
Turkeys inspire smartphone-capable early warning system for toxins
Students remember more with personalized review, even after classes end
New method for studying social processes brings clarity to global economic, political change

Cooling microprocessors with carbon nanotubes

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 12:39 PM PST

Researchers have developed a "process friendly" technique to enable the cooling of microprocessor chips through the use of carbon nanotubes.

Galaxies on FIRE: Star feedback results in less massive galaxies

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 12:39 PM PST

For decades, astrophysicists have encountered a contradiction: although many galactic-wind models -- simulations of how matter is distributed in our universe -- predict that most matter exists in stars at the center of galaxies, in actuality these stars account for less than 10 percent of the matter in the universe. New simulations offer insight into this mismatch between the models and reality: energy released by individual stars can have a substantial effect on where matter ends up.

3-D imaging provides window into living cells, no dye required

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 10:43 AM PST

Living cells are ready for their close-ups, thanks to a new imaging technique that needs no dyes or other chemicals, yet renders high-resolution, three-dimensional, quantitative imagery of cells and their internal structures -- all with conventional microscopes and white light. Called white-light diffraction tomography, the imaging technique opens a window into the life of a cell without disturbing it and could allow cellular biologists unprecedented insight into cellular processes, drug effects and stem cell differentiation.

Liquid crystal turns water droplets into 'gemstones'

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 10:43 AM PST

Researchers have described new research into a type of liquid crystal that dissolves in water rather than avoids it as do the oily liquid crystals found in displays. This property means that these liquid crystals hold potential for biomedical applications, where their changing internal patterns could signal the presence of specific proteins or other biological macromolecules.

The unexpected power of baby math: Adults still think about numbers like kids

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 10:42 AM PST

A new study has found new evidence that educated adults retain traces of their innate sense of numbers from childhood -- and that it's more powerful than many scientists think. The findings could contribute to the development of methods to more effectively educate or treat children with learning disabilities and people with brain injuries.

Holographic diagnostics in medicine

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 10:41 AM PST

'Smart' holograms, which are currently being tested to monitor diabetes, and could be used to monitor a wide range of medical and environmental conditions in future, have been developed by researchers.

Bright star reveals new Neptune-size exoplanet

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 10:40 AM PST

A team of astronomers has discovered a new exoplanet, christened Kepler-410A b. The planet is about the size of Neptune and orbits the brightest star in a double star system 425 light years from Earth.

Just how do our brains control our arms?

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 10:38 AM PST

How do the neurons in the brain control planned versus unplanned arm movements? Bioengineers wanted to answer that question as part of ongoing efforts to develop and improve brain-controlled prosthetic devices.

Herschel telescope detects water on dwarf planet in asteroid belt

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 10:25 AM PST

Scientists using the Herschel space observatory have made the first definitive detection of water vapor on the largest and roundest object in the asteroid belt, Ceres. Plumes of water vapor are thought to shoot up periodically from Ceres when portions of its icy surface warm slightly. Ceres is classified as a dwarf planet, a solar system body bigger than an asteroid and smaller than a planet.

Researchers model macroscale plasmonic convection to control fluid and particle motion

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 08:27 AM PST

Researchers have developed a new theoretical model that explains macroscale fluid convection induced by plasmonic (metal) nanostructures. This work is the first to establish both theoretically and experimentally that micron/s fluid velocities can be generated using a plasmonic architecture, and provides important insight into the flows affecting particle dynamics in plasmonic optical trapping experiments.

Best techniques for intracellular particle tracking

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 07:40 AM PST

A new article describes a contest for the best technique of intracellular particle tracking. Intracellular particle tracking requires simultaneous tracking of the motions of hundreds and thousands of intracellular organelles, virions and even individual molecules. Techniques proposed by all the participants find their own ways for solving the problem.

Organic chemical origins in hydrothermal systems

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 06:24 AM PST

Researchers have revealed the mechanisms for the formation of methane, which may have been a crucial stage in the origin of life on Earth.

Soft hydrogels turned into ionic conductors with diverse applications, from artificial muscles to transparent speakers

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 06:24 AM PST

An innovative design turns soft hydrogels into ionic conductors with diverse applications, from artificial muscles to transparent audio speakers.

Small elliptical exercise device may promote activity while sitting

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 06:19 AM PST

People may be able to keep the weight off by using a compact elliptical device while sitting at a desk or watching TV, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

Fever-reducing meds may help spread the flu

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 06:13 AM PST

Researchers assembled information from many sources, including experiments on human volunteers and on ferrets, then used a mathematical model to compute how the increase in the amount of virus given off by a single person taking fever-reducing drugs would increase the overall number of cases in a typical year. The bottom line is that fever suppression increases the number of annual cases by approximately 5%, corresponding to more than 1,000 additional deaths from influenza in a typical year across North America.

Internet advertising: Paid search ads don't always pay off, study finds

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 06:13 AM PST

Businesses spend billions to reach customers through online advertising but just how effective are paid search ads? Using data from eBay, economists compared whether consumers are more likely to click on paid ads than on free, generic search results and found that advertisers may not be getting their money's worth.

Engineers create light-activated 'curtains'

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 04:26 PM PST

Forget remote-controlled curtains. A new development could lead to curtains and other materials that move in response to light, no batteries needed.

E-whiskers: Highly sensitive tactile sensors developed for robotics and other applications

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 04:14 PM PST

From the world of nanotechnology we've gotten electronic skin, or e-skin, and electronic eye implants or e-eyes. Now we're on the verge of electronic whiskers. Researchers have created tactile sensors from composite films of carbon nanotubes and silver nanoparticles similar to the highly sensitive whiskers of cats and rats. These new e-whiskers respond to pressure as slight as a single Pascal, about the pressure exerted on a table surface by a dollar bill. Among their many potential applications is giving robots new abilities to "see" and "feel" their surrounding environment.

Unlocking the brain's secrets using sound

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 10:00 AM PST

Scientists might be on the verge of finally understanding how ultrasound affects nerve cells. The breakthrough could lead the way to important new medical advances, including the noninvasive treatment of epileptic seizures and restoration of sight.

Turkeys inspire smartphone-capable early warning system for toxins

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 08:34 AM PST

Bioengineers looked to turkeys for inspiration when developing a new type of biosensor that changes color when exposed to chemical vapors. They mimicked the way turkey skin changes color to create easy-to-read sensors that can detect toxins or airborne pathogens.

Students remember more with personalized review, even after classes end

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 06:30 AM PST

Struggling to remember information presented months earlier is a source of anxiety for students the world over. New research suggests that a computer-based individualized study schedule could be the solution. The study findings show that personalized review helped students remember significantly more material on a tests given at the end of the semester and a month later.

New method for studying social processes brings clarity to global economic, political change

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 06:29 AM PST

Social science aims to explain phenomena such as segregation, democratization, economic development and cultural change. In recent years, a lot of data describing these kinds of global changes have become available for research. Social science research increasingly requires systematic analysis of such data to identify important dynamics and interdependencies. Automating the process of discovering allows more potential theories to be tested.

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

2014-01-23T02:24:00.001+07:00

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

Motorola wants to make a smartphone that costs $50
Pioneer unveils Remix-Station 500
R-Kaid Revelation Wooden Arcade PC System Offers the Best Of Both (video)
Intel unveils 10-inch Education Tablet and classmate PC
Yahoo Acquires Sparq Mobile Marketing Startup
Asphalt 8: Airborne Goes Free in Windows Phone Store
Pixeom Raspberry Pi Exchange Device Personal Offers Cloud Storage And More (video)
Ford Teams Up With MIT And Standford For Self Driving Cars
Motorola To Announce Moto G Launch Details for India on February 5th
Garmin Golf Approach G7 And G8 Golf GPS Devices Announced
Music Video Demonstrates The Power Of Digital Retouching In Real-Time (video)
Grand Theft Auto 5 PC Edition Mistakenly Advertised On Amazon Sites
Samsung Confirms Tizen Smartphone Is Delayed
CODnapped : Call of Duty Ghosts OnSlaught DLC Trailer Released (video)
Toshiba Completes Purchase Of OCZ’s SSD Business
Latest Valve Steam OS Beta Now Available With Dual Boot Feature And More
T-Mobile To Take On Banks With New Mobile Money Service
uArm Robot Arm Powered By Arduino Launches On Kickstarter (video)
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Olympic Games Edition Announced
TapTool Offers Extra Accuracy and Comfort For Hardcore Touch Device Users (video)
Sugar Powered Battery Could Replace Current Batteries
PlayStation 4 CE-34878-0 Error Being Investigated By Sony
Audi S1 To be Unveiled At Geneva Motor Show
Resident Evil 4 Ultimate HD Edition Launching on PC Feb 28th (video)
Adidas Smart Run Fitness Tracker Firmware Update Enables Export, Long Battery Life And More
Intel NUC Mini PC With Expanded Storage Bay Unveiled
Google Nexus 8 To Be Made By Asus (Rumor)
BlackBerry Gets Order For 80,000 Smartphones From US Defence Department
Google YouTube Video Quality Report Reveals How Good Your ISP Is At Streaming YouTube
Open Source Smart Thermostat Offers Arduino Alternative To Nest
LG G Flex Release Date For The UK Is February 1st
Motorola Migrate Gets Support For Apple’s iCloud (Video)
Shuttle DS437 Barebones Mini PC Launches For $200
Kyocera Hydro PLUS Smartphone Launched On Cricket Wireless
Alienware Steam Machine Will Not Be Upgradable
Twitter Fail Whale Designer Creates Twitter Founder Nesting Dolls (Video)
Veho K-series Waterproof Action Cameras Unveiled
Awesome iWatch Concept Blends iOS And Nike Fuelband (video)
iOS In The Car Screenshots Leaked
Todoist for Android gets updated with visual scheduling and more
VTech Smartwatch For Kids Launched
Smartwatch Minuum Keyboard App Demonstrated On Galaxy Gear (video)
Samsung Galaxy SIII and Note 2 To Get Android 4.4.2 By March End (Rumor)
Beats Music Headed To Windows Phone This Friday
Samsung Confirms that Rose Gold Galaxy Note 3 Will Be Exclusively Available from Verizon
Motorola CEO Says The iPhone Is Too Expensive
Moto X Now Available in Walnut, Teak and Ebony for $25
MIT Demos New Transparent Display (Video)
Sony Xperia Z Ultra WiFi Gets Official
Blizzard’s Hearthstone Now In Open Beta
Amazon preparing to offer live streaming programming?
AT&T Next Offers Smartphone Upgrades after 6 Months with No Money Down

Motorola wants to make a smartphone that costs $50

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 08:48 AM PST

Motorola has been pushing some boundaries with both their Moto X and Moto G smartphones when it comes to value for price. The Moto X has had a few price cuts since its release, and the Moto G has been cheap from the beginning. And according to Motorola CEO Dennis Woodside, a lot more can […]

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Pioneer unveils Remix-Station 500

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 07:58 AM PST

Pioneer has rolled out a new piece of hardware for the DJ out there. The device is called the Remix-Station 500 and it is designed to enhanced DJ performance with the ability to generate a range of sound effects with a variety of different buttons and controls. The device has three effect selections including Rhythm […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 07:58 AM PST

Love Hultén has built an awesome arcade cabinet / PC system called the R-Kaid Revelation which has been constructed using walnut wood and copper to provide a steampunk finish to his creation, which is packed with technology and high end PC hardware. The R-Kaid Revelation features an innovative 22″ transparent LCD screen that when in […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 07:42 AM PST

Intel has unveiled a couple new computing devices that are aimed at the educational environment. The products include the Intel Education Tablet and the Intel classmate PC. The tablet is the more interesting of the devices sporting some cool accessories that will help kids learn science and more. The tablet has a snap-on magnification lens […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 07:20 AM PST

This week it has been announced that search giant Yahoo! has acquired the mobile marketing company Sparq, after the announcement of the acquisition was published on the Sparq website earlier this week. Sparq was founded in 2010 and had raised $1.7 million in funding to develop their business idea that involved "deep link” technology for […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 07:17 AM PST

Asphalt 8: Airborne is one of the most popular racing title from Gameloft and has topped the charts in the Google Play Store as well as the App Store. Recently, it was also launched for Blackberry Z10 and Z30, and is available for handsets running Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 OS as well. If you’re a […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 06:57 AM PST

If you use online services for cloud storage and social networking but are concerned about privacy and rising costs you might be interested in a new project called Pixeom which has been built using the awesome Raspberry Pi mini PC. Pixeom is a Personal Cloud Device and Exchange Network which has been created to allow […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 06:45 AM PST

Ford unveiled its Fusion Hybrid self driving car back in December, and now the company is looking to develop it further with the help of MIT and Standford Ford have announced a partnership with both MIT and Standford for research into self driving cars, they will work together on the technical challenges for automated vehicles. […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 06:37 AM PST

Moto G has already made an official appearance in several regions worldwide. The affordable handset costs $179 for the 8GB version in the US, while the same variant goes for £135 off-contract in the UK. In addition, it also made an official appearance on Australian shores lately in dual-SIM flavor. It seems Motorola is not done […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 06:36 AM PST

Garmin has announced two new GPS devices for golfers, the Garmin Golf Approach G7 and G8, both devices come with a color touchscreen and have over 30,000 international golf courses preloaded. Both these new Garmin Golf devices come with a notifications feature that will let you connect the device to your smartphone to receive emails, […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 06:35 AM PST

Digital retouching for advertising, models, actresses, and entertainers has become a standard practise in media. But this awesome music video created for the song Nouveau Parfum sung by Boggie offers an insight in to just how much tweaking and digital retouching can be accomplished. The Nouveau Parfum music video was released late last year and shows […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 06:15 AM PST

Both Amazon Germany and Amazon France online stores have today mistakenly advertised the highly anticipated and yet unannounced Grand Theft Auto 5 PC Edition of the game via their respective websites. The offending GTA 5 PC page was hastily taken down from the Amazon French site but is still available to view on the Amazon […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 05:59 AM PST

NTT DoComo recently announced that they had cancelled their immediate plans for a Tizen smartphone, and now Samsung has confirmed to the Korean media that their Tizen device is delayed. We were expecting Samsung to launch their first Tizen smartphone at Mobile World Congress next month, although this may not happen now as it looks […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 05:57 AM PST

A new trailer called CODnapped has been released this week for the upcoming release of the new Call of Duty Ghosts Onslaught DLC, providing gamers with a unique way to leave the chores of everyday life behind and enjoy a little COD time using the CODnapped system. The Call of Duty Ghosts Onslaught DLC includes four new maps […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 05:52 AM PST

Back in November, OCZ announced that they were selling their enterprise and client SSD business to Toshiba, the deal has now been completed, and Toshiba have launched a new company called OCZ Storage Solutions. OCZ Storage Solutions is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba, and will continue to produce solid state drives under the […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 05:41 AM PST

This week a new version of Valve's Steam OS beta release is available building on the original, which brings with it a number of new tweaks and features for beta testers and those with enough skills to try out. When Valve released the original beta version of their Steam OS software they warned the community that […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 05:35 AM PST

It looks like T-Mobile has larger plans than changing the way the mobile carriers work with its range of Uncarrrier plans, the company has now announced a new banking service called Mobile Money. T-Mobile’s Mobile Money combines a money management application with a T-Mobile Via card, and it will let you deposit checks with zero […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 05:25 AM PST

Ever fancied creating your very own robotic arm production line or just fancy an Arduino powered robotic arm on your desktop? If you do then the new uArm Arduino powered miniature industrial robot arm might be worth more investigation. The uArm robot arm is a 4-axis parallel-mechanism robot arm, inspired by the ABB PalletPack industrial robot […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 05:20 AM PST

Samsung has launched a new version of their Samsung Galaxy Note 3 in the Netherlands, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Olympic Games Edition. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Olympic Games Edition comes with the same specifications as the existing model, and it will apparently be the official handset of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic games. […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 05:09 AM PST

Matt Weiner an orthopaedic Physical Therapist and product designer has created a new type of wearable accessory to be used with touchscreen devices, in the form of the new TapTool device. Tap Tool has been designed to improve your touchscreen experience and increases your productivity for heavy touchscreen users, such as gamers, artists and students. Watch […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 05:02 AM PST

Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a new sugar powered battery that could replace the batteries we use today, and these new batteries could be cheaper to produce and also more environmentally friendly. This new sugar powered battery has been developed to have a higher energy density, which allows it to run longer before it […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 04:48 AM PST

Following on from yesterdays news of a PlayStation 4 CE-34878-0 error which has brought concern to the PlayStation 4 gaming community and caused corruptions in saved games on some owners PlayStation 4 systems. Sony has today announced, they are actively investigating the cause of the PlayStation 4 CE-34878-0 error which has already caused some PS4 players […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 04:26 AM PST

Audi will take the wraps of the new Audi S1 at the Geneva Motor Show in March, and it will go on sale in the UK in May of 2014. The Audi S1 will come with a 230 HP version of its turbocharged 2.0 litre engine which is currently used in the Audi S3, and […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 04:12 AM PST

Resident Evil fans will be pleased to learn that next month the highly anticipated Resident Evil 4 Ultimate HD Edition will be launching on to PC screens worldwide. Brings a wealth of HD terror to gamers and expanding the Resident Evil series of games even further. The Resident Evil 4 Ultimate HD Edition will be […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 03:59 AM PST

Owners of the Adidas Smart Run fitness tracker or those of you that might be considering purchasing the Adidas Smart Run watch to help with your New Year fitness regime. Will be pleased to learn that Adidas has today released a new firmware update for their Adidas Smart Run fitness tracker watch, that corrects a […]

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Intel NUC Mini PC With Expanded Storage Bay Unveiled

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 03:40 AM PST

As expected Intel has this month announced the arrival of their new and highly anticipated Intel NUC mini PC which has slightly grown in size to provide the much needed extra drive space for owners to install additional storage. As soon as you take the lid casing off the new Intel NUC mini PC you […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 03:29 AM PST

We have heard a number if rumors about the new Google Nexus 8 over the last few months, and have previously heard that this new Android tablet would be made by LG, although the device turned out to be a Google Play Edition LG G Pad. Now according to a recent report, Asus may be […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 03:17 AM PST

Things could be looking up for BlackBerry as it has been revealed that the company has just signed a deal to supply the US Defense Department with 80,000 smartphones. The Department of Defense also announced that they are supplying 1,800 other devices to their staff, which include the iPhone 4S and 5, and the iPad […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 03:17 AM PST

If you enjoy watching videos from Google’s YouTube service you might be interested in a new reporting service that has been created and launched by Google this week that allows you to see just how good your ISP is at streaming videos from YouTube to your home. All you need to do is visit the […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 02:57 AM PST

Four engineers from Spark have pooled their skills and resources to create a new open source smart thermostat based on Arduino using around $70 worth of components. The new open source smart thermostat has been designed to offer an open source Arduino alternative to the Nest thermostat which was just purchased by Google for $3.2 […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 02:57 AM PST

Yesterday LG officially announced that their new flexible smartphone is headed to the UK and a total of 20 European countries, and now we have confirmation of the LG G Flex release date for the UK. The LG G Flex release date for the UK is the 1st of February, and the handset is available […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 02:47 AM PST

Earlier today we heard that Motorola’s CEO thought that Apple’s iPhone is too expensive, and now Motorola is looking to make it easier for you to switch from your iPhone to a Motorola handset with an updated Motorola Migrate tool. Previously the Motorola Moto X supported migration of your iCloud information, and now the updated […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 02:41 AM PST

If you are in the market for a new barebones mini PC you might be interested in the new Shuttle DS437 which has this week been unveiled and is available to purchase online for around $200. The new Shuttle DS437 builds on the technology used in the Shuttle DS47 mini PC and is equipped with […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 02:39 AM PST

Kyocera has launched another new Android smartphone on Cricket Wireless, the Kyocera Hydro PLUS, and the handset will retail for $139.99 with the carrier without the need for a contract. The Kyocera Hydro Plus is designed to be waterproof, and the device comes with a 3.5 inch HVGA display with a resolution of 480 x […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 02:12 AM PST

After unveiling their new Alienware Steam Machine at this years CES 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Dell has this week surprisingly announced their Alienware Steam Machine will not be upgradable and will be more like a console with fixed hardware components. Dell has also announced that they will be launching a newly updated […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 02:01 AM PST

Artist Yiying Lu from Sydney, Australia, is famous for creating the Twitter Fail Whale, and now she has created a set of Twitter Founder Nesting Dolls, which are designed to tell the story of Twitters founding and evolution. The Nesting Twitter dolls as being sold on Kickstarter, and they need to raise $30,000 to put […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 01:52 AM PST

This week Veho has unveiled a new range of K-series action cameras that will be launching next month in Europe and the UK in the form of the new Veho K-series Muvi K-2 NPNG, Muvi K-2, and Muvi K-1 action cameras. Top of the range is the Veho K-series Muvi K-2 NPNG offering users 1080p HD video recording at […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 01:51 AM PST

User interface designer Todd Hamilton has this week published designs and a video for his iWatch concept which builds on a previous iWatch concept created by designer Thomas Bogner back in October of last year. In Thomas's iWatch concept the user interface required you to twist your wrist to be able to view the screen […]

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iOS In The Car Screenshots Leaked

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 01:39 AM PST

Apple’s iOS in the car feature is rumored to launch with Apple iOS 7.1, and now Steve Troughton Smith has published a number of screenshots for iOS in the car. The new images show a different look to iOS in the car, when compared to the images that are currently available for the service on […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 01:32 AM PST

Todoist is a very popular to-do list application Android devices that makes task management a simple and easy. The application also comes with tablet-optimized UI, and features that makes task management seamless and fun. Recently, the application received an update, bumping it to version 3.0.2, and introduces several new features and enhancements to the application. […]

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VTech Smartwatch For Kids Launched

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 01:16 AM PST

Smart watches are expected to be the next big thing this year, Apple are rumored to be launching the iWatch, a number of other companies are working on other devices, and now VTech has launched a new smartwatch for kids. The VTech smartwatch is designed for children ages between 6 and 12 years old, the […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 01:12 AM PST

After launching their Android-based Minuum keyboard smartphone application last year, Whirlscape have this week released a video demonstrating their latest smartwatch Minuum keyboard app running on the new Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch. The smartwatch version of Minuum keyboard has been designed to be an alternative input method for wearables and is currently in its prototype […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 01:11 AM PST

Many rumors have suggested in the past that Android 4.4 KitKat will roll out for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy S4 by January, followed by previous flagships. The roll out process for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 started earlier this month, with Galaxy S4 update being tested by the Korean OEM and has been […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 12:56 AM PST

Beats Music recently launched on Apple’s iOS platform and Google’s Android platform, the new music streaming service is also headed to Windows Phone. According to a recent report, the company will launch Beats Music on Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform this Friday the 24th of January. Beats Music will cost you $9.99 a month on all […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 12:53 AM PST

Not too long ago, famed Twitter leaker tweeted about the availability of the Rose Gold edition of the Galaxy Note 3 on Verizon, after it made an official appearance in Korea. It seems the rumor was correct after all as Samsung officially lists the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 in Rose Gold on its US website […]

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Motorola CEO Says The iPhone Is Too Expensive

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 12:45 AM PST

Motorola is looking to do what Apple once did with their original iPhone, disrupt the mobile phone industry, and now the company’s CEO has talked about the Apple iPhone, and how much the device costs. In an interview with Trusted Reviews, Dennis Woodside talked about the iPhone and its high price, and he said that […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 12:41 AM PST

After months of waiting, Motorola finally announced the availability of the natural wood backs for the Moto X last week, although there was just a slight change as it was available in Walnut, Teak and Ebony, not Rosewood as previously rumored. Now, users interested in the natural flavors mentioned above can order Moto X from […]

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 12:29 AM PST

MIT has shown off a new transparent display that could be used in the future for heads up displays, and it is designed to have a number of advantages over existing systems. This new transparent display is simple to manufacture, has a wide viewing angle, and many also be relatively inexpensive to produce, and can […]

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Sony Xperia Z Ultra WiFi Gets Official

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 12:15 AM PST

Yesterday the Sony Xperia Z Ultra WiFi appeared on Sony’s support website, and now Sony has made the device official, and it will launch in Japan this week. The Sony Xperia Z Ultra WiFi will go on sale in Japan on the 24th of January, it will retail for 52,000 YEN, which is around $500 […]

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Blizzard’s Hearthstone Now In Open Beta

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 11:18 PM PST

Last year, Blizzard announced a new free-to-play virtual trading card game called Hearthstone, which immediately had us intrigued. The game of course, would be based on its Warcraft franchise. Well, the game has been in closed beta for a while now, but we have some good news for those who want to get in on […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 11:05 PM PST

Amazon is reportedly working on a new video service that will mimic traditional cable and broadcast models. They would be focusing on live streaming programming, according to The Wall Street Journal. The project is said to be in its early stages, though the sources claim the company has already reached out to at least three […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 08:33 AM PST

AT&T has announced some new offers to go along with its AT&T Next plan that allows subscribers early upgrades of smart devices. Customers who are on 2-year service agreements are now able to upgrade to the latest smartphones with no money down on AT&T Next. When they upgrade, the subscribers can also move to the […]

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ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

2014-01-22T17:00:00.001+07:00

ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

Study: Electric drive vehicles have little impact on US pollutant emissions
Engineering new properties on ultra-thin nanomaterials: Tool opens door for design of new phases of materials
Understanding the functioning of a new type of solar cell
Bio-inspired robotic device could aid ankle-foot rehabilitation
Training the brain using neurofeedback
Seeing things: A new transparent display system could provide heads-up data
Physicists quantify temperature changes in metal nanowires
Baseball: Not safe at home
Staying cool in the nanoelectric universe by getting hot
Energy-dense sugar battery created
Rosetta: 'Sleeping beauty' wakes up from deep space hibernation
Radiation before surgery more than doubles mesothelioma survival
Deciphering plants' electrical signals to devise new environmental biosensors
First infrared satellite monitoring of peak pollution episodes in China
Novel nanotherapy breakthrough may help reduce recurrent heart attacks, stroke
Milky Way may have formed 'inside-out:' Gaia provides new insight into galactic evolution
Island channel could power about half of Scotland, studies show
Ultra-thin tool heating for injection molding
Hydrocephalus: Sensors monitor cerebral pressure
Peeking into Schrödinger's Box
Double-layer capping solves two problems
Lab-on-a-chip realizes potential

Study: Electric drive vehicles have little impact on US pollutant emissions

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 11:38 AM PST

A new study indicates that even a sharp increase in the use of electric drive passenger vehicles by 2050 would not significantly reduce emissions of high-profile air pollutants carbon dioxide, sulfur

Engineering new properties on ultra-thin nanomaterials: Tool opens door for design of new phases of materials

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 08:37 AM PST

Physicists have engineered novel magnetic and electronic phases in the ultra-thin films of in a specific electronic magnetic material, opening the door for researchers to design new classes of

Understanding the functioning of a new type of solar cell

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 08:34 AM PST

Scientists have uncovered the mechanism by which novel, revolutionary solar cells based on lead iodide perovskite light-absorbing semiconductor transfer electrons along their surface. The finding

Bio-inspired robotic device could aid ankle-foot rehabilitation

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 08:34 AM PST

A soft, wearable device that mimics the muscles, tendons and ligaments of the lower leg could aid in the rehabilitation of patients with ankle-foot disorders such as drop foot, said a robotics

Training the brain using neurofeedback

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 08:34 AM PST

A new brain-imaging technique enables people to "watch" their own brain activity in real time and to control or adjust function in predetermined brain regions. The study is the first to

Seeing things: A new transparent display system could provide heads-up data

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 08:34 AM PST

Scientists have developed a new approach to produce transparent projection screens. Their result paves the way for a new class of transparent displays with many attractive features, including wide

Physicists quantify temperature changes in metal nanowires

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 08:33 AM PST

Physicists have demonstrated the capability of measuring temperature changes in very small 3-D regions of

Baseball: Not safe at home

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 08:33 AM PST

Tag plays at home plate have the highest injury rate in professional baseball, occurring 4.3 times more often than other base-running plays, according to

Staying cool in the nanoelectric universe by getting hot

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 07:41 AM PST

As smartphones, tablets and other gadgets become smaller and more sophisticated, the heat they generate while in use increases. This is a growing problem because it can cause the electronics inside

Energy-dense sugar battery created

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 06:30 AM PST

A new sugar battery that could be on the market and powering the world's gadgets in three years has an energy density and order of magnitude higher than

Rosetta: 'Sleeping beauty' wakes up from deep space hibernation

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 08:11 AM PST

It was a fairy-tale ending to a tense chapter in the story of the Rosetta space mission this evening as the European Space Agency heard from its distant spacecraft for the first time in 31

Radiation before surgery more than doubles mesothelioma survival

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 02:32 PM PST

Results of clinical research that treated mesothelioma with radiation before surgery show the three-year survival rate more than doubled for study participants afflicted with this deadly disease,

Deciphering plants' electrical signals to devise new environmental biosensors

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 08:47 AM PST

Science is becoming closer emulating the fiction of a popular Avatar movie, by deciphering plants' electrical signals to devise new holistic environmental

First infrared satellite monitoring of peak pollution episodes in China

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 06:55 AM PST

Plumes of several anthropogenic pollutants (especially particulate matter and carbon monoxide) located near ground level over China have for the first time been detected from space. The work was

Novel nanotherapy breakthrough may help reduce recurrent heart attacks, stroke

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 06:55 AM PST

A new report shows that new statin nanotherapy can target high-risk inflammation inside heart arteries that causes heart attacks or

Milky Way may have formed 'inside-out:' Gaia provides new insight into galactic evolution

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 06:06 AM PST

Research on first data release from Gaia-ESO project suggests the Milky Way formed by expanding out from the center, and reveals new insights into the way our Galaxy was

Island channel could power about half of Scotland, studies show

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 06:06 AM PST

Renewable tidal energy sufficient to power about half of Scotland could be harnessed from a single stretch of water off the north coast of the Scotland, engineers

Ultra-thin tool heating for injection molding

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 06:04 AM PST

In future, thin-film heating will allow plastic parts to be produced with greatly improved surface quality. Researchers have also found a way to make the whole process more energy

Hydrocephalus: Sensors monitor cerebral pressure

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 06:04 AM PST

If the pressure in a patient's brain is too high, physicians implant a system in the head that regulates the pressure. A sensor can now measure and individually adjust brain pressure. The sensor

Peeking into Schrödinger's Box

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 05:50 AM PST

Until recently, measuring a 27-dimensional quantum state would have been a time-consuming, multistage process using a technique called quantum tomography, which is similar to creating a 3D image from

Double-layer capping solves two problems

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 09:24 AM PST

Using a newly developed technique, protective casings for microscale devices can be built quickly and cheaply without damaging

Lab-on-a-chip realizes potential

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 09:24 AM PST

A portable instrument that replaces a full-size laboratory provides accurate multi-element analysis in less than a

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

2014-01-22T02:42:00.001+07:00

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

FCC Approves Lenovo A7600 And A5500 Tablets
Verizon 250MB Smartphone Data Plan Announced
Researchers Experiment With Lettuce To Replace Wire
LogMeIn Free Remote Access Service Being Discontinued
This Star Wars Lightsaber Will Charge Your iPhone
New Renegade-X Trailer Whets Your Appetite Before February 26th Launch (video)
Around 95 Percent Of Cash Machines Are Running Windows XP
Apple Expands iTunes U And Textbooks To New Countries
Pi-Boy Combines A Raspberry Pi With A Gameboy Console (video)
Stealth LPC-630 Fanless Mini PC Announced
Awesome Blub Tube Clock Combines Modern And Retro Technologies (video)
Huawei MediaPad 7 Youth2 Tablet Announced
Freematics Vehicle Telematics System Created Using Arduino (video)
Sony Looking To Stop Leaks By Blocking Benchmarking Apps On Prototypes
Verizon Adds 1.6 Million New Customers
Chocolate Joy Jacket Created Using A Raspberry Pi And Arduino (video)
Superfast Internet Headed To Planes And Boats In the UK Via Satellite
Controller For All Enables PS3 Controller Support On iOS Devices (video)
BlackBerry 10.2.1 Coming 28th January (Rumor)
Incipio Cashwrap iPhone Case With NFC Isis Mobile Payment Support Spotted At AT&T Stores
Verizon Confirms Purchase Of Intel TV Business
Xbox One BBC iPlayer App Launch Delays Due To Kinect Controller
Verizon Galaxy Gear Update On The Way
FixMeStick For Mac Keeps Your System Free From Malware (video)
Nokia Lumia Icon Turns Up On Verizon’s Website Again
Sony Xperia Z Ultra WiFi Only Models Appears On Sonys Website
Igniting Match Head Captured At 4,000 FPS (video)
WunderBar A Starter Kit For The Internet Of Things (video)
Dolphin Browser Passes 100 Million Users And Unveils New Dolphin Labs
Samsung Galaxy S5 to Launch on February 23rd in Barcelona (Rumor)
Firefighter Writing Google Glass App To Save Lives
GameBuddy Streams Any Game To Any Screen Via Your Home Network (video)
PlayStation 4 Error CE-34878-0 Corrupting Saved Games Report Owners
wobL iPhone Alarm Clock Dock Lands On Kickstarter
9 New Intel Haswell Processors Unveiled By Intel
Dead Rising 3 13GB Patch Released In Preparation For New DLC
Netflix Lands On Cable Box In Sweden
Sony Xperia Z2 aka Sirius Android 4.4 KitKat UI Leaked
Microsoft Allegedly Paid YouTubers To Advertise Xbox One Console
Apple iOS 7.1 Beta 4 Released To Developers (Video)
Beats Music Online Subscription Service Launches For $9.99 A Month
Microsoft Made 75 Xbox One Prototypes Before Final Design
AT&T Taking Pre-Orders for the LG G Flex for $299.99
Verizon Moto X Spotted Running Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Apple to Launch 4.7-inch iPhone 6 in June, Followed by 5.7-inch Later This Year (Rumor)
Xbox One Gets A Price Cut In The UK
LG MP76 Premium 24 inch IPS Monitor Announced
Guy Wears Google Glass In The Cinema, FBI Freaks Out
LG G Flex Coming To The UK And More European Countries
Sony Sirius D6503 Specifications Allegedly Confirmed
Streaming video services causing big drop in TV network subscriptions
Samsung Galaxy S5 To Feature 20MP Camera, Other Specs Leaked As Well (Rumor)

FCC Approves Lenovo A7600 And A5500 Tablets

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 08:21 AM PST

We know that when a device arrives at the FCC and earns approval, we can expect the release of the device very soon. Take Lenovo for instance. The company has two new tablets that have been approved from the folks over at the FCC. The Lenovo A7600 as well as the Lenovo A5500 have been […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 08:20 AM PST

One of the biggest fears of many smartphone users is going over their data allotment and hitting those big overcharge fees. Some people never use all the data they have allotted and wish there were cheaper plans with less data. Verizon has announced a new data plan for this type of users that offers a […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 08:09 AM PST

Plants do a lot for us. They convert carbon dioxide into oxygen for human beings, they are a source of food for both animals and humans, they can also be used as fertilizer for other plants. Now Scientists think that plants can make a suitable replacement for wires. Wires are usually made from metal, like […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 07:16 AM PST

After ten years, LogMeIn's free remote access product, LogMeIn Free is being closed by the company, requiring that users wishing to still use the LogMeIn service upgrade to a subscription plan that start from $49 a year. LogMeIn's free remote access users will be notified via email, together with in-product messages over the next few […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 07:12 AM PST

If you are a Star Wars fan and are looking for something a little different to charge your smartphone or tablet whilst you are traveling, then you may want to have a look at the Star Wars Lightsaber battery charge. The Star Wars Lightsaber battery charger comes with a 2,800 mAh battery, which can be […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 06:58 AM PST

Gamers looking forward to the imminent release of the new Renegade-X game next month are sure to enjoy this two minute trailer which is being released by the developers of Renegade-X providing you with a glimpse at what you can expect from the game. The Renegade-X game will be officially launching on February 26th 2014 and […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 06:49 AM PST

According to a recent report, around 95 percent of the cash machines around the world are running Microsoft’s Windows XP. Over 420,000 cash machines in the US alone are running Microsoft’s XP, Microsoft will be withdrawing support for Windows XP in April of this year, which could cause a problem for banks. It is expected […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 06:27 AM PST

Apple has announced that they are expanding their iBooks textbooks and iTunes Course manage to a range of new countries and markets in Asia, Europe and Latin America. There are now more than 51 countries around the world which have access to the iBooks textbooks and now more than 70 countries which have access to […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 06:24 AM PST

Modder Anton MacArthur has combined and old broken Gameboy handheld console together with a working Raspberry Pi and USB SNES controller to breath new life in to the Gameboy once again and created the Pi-Boy console. Other components in the Pi-Boy used in combining the Raspberry Pi mini PC and Gameboy together included a 3″ LCD 12v […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 06:16 AM PST

Stealth has added another fanless mini PC to their range with the launch of the Stealth LPC-630, which comes with a third generation Intel Core i7 processor. The Stealth LPC-630 offers support for full HD video in 1080p, and it also supports up to 16GB of RAM, have a look at the specifications below. Fanless […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 06:06 AM PST

If you’re in the market for a new clock and are looking for something a little more interesting and unique than the standard clocks that are available in your high street store. You might be interested in a new creation called the Blub Tube Clock. The Blub Tube Clock combines both modern and retro technologies to create […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 06:05 AM PST

Huawei has added another tablet to its range with the launch of the Huawei MediaPad 7 Youth2, although the device is also capable of making phone calls. The Huawei MediaPad 7 Youth2 tablet comes with a 7 inch display that has a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels, the device comes with a quad core […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 05:44 AM PST

Using Arduino Stanley Huang based in Sydney Australia has created a new vehicle telematics device called Freematics which can be linked with your smartphone and offer access to a variety of vehicle data. Vehicle telematics refers to the use of telecommunications and informatics systems within road vehicles to offer a variety of features such as […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 05:42 AM PST

Benchmarking apps have become a great source of leaked information for new smartphones before the handsets are actually released, we have seen a number of Sony devices revealed through benchmarking websites and apps. Now it would appear that Sony is using a new tactic to stop details of its new handsets and also prototype handsets […]

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Verizon Adds 1.6 Million New Customers

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 05:23 AM PST

Verizon Wireless has announced its latest financial results for the fourth quarter of 2013, the company managed to add another 1.6 million customers to its growing customer base. The company also announced that it now has 102.8 million customers, 96.8 million of these are postpaid customers, and they also revealed that their4G LTE service is […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 04:59 AM PST

Creative Technology Consultants Hirsch & Mann has created an interactive, wearable jacket called the Chocolate Joy Jacket, using a Raspberry Pi and some Arduino wizardry that responds and changes as the user eats chocolate. The Chocolate Joy Jacket was commissioned by Cadbury's and promotes their range of chocolate products, check out the creation of the funky jacket […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 04:53 AM PST

Ofcom has announced a new plan to bring superfast Internet to planes, boats and trains in the UK using satellites, and ‘earth stations’. The ‘earth stations’ will be placed on planes, boats and trains in the UK and they can then connect to a geostationary satellite, that will deliver a superfast internet connections. Ofcom are […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 04:28 AM PST

iPhone owners that have jailbroken their smartphones, might be interested in a new application called Controller For All which has been created to allow you to use a PS3 controller with your iOS devices to play supported games. The Controller for All tweak allows you to use your PS3 controller with any game that supports Apple’s […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 04:28 AM PST

There have been rumors for a while that BlackBerry would be releasing the BlackBerry 10.2.1 software update some time in January, and now it looks like we gave a possible release date for the update. According to a recent report, the Blackberry 10.2.1 software update may be released next week on the 28th of January, […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 04:13 AM PST

Retail packaging has this week been spotted arriving at AT&T Stores for the new Incipio Cashwrap iPhone case which supports NFC and Isis Mobile payments. The new Incipio Cashwrap iPhone case has been created to bring NFC connectivity to the iPhone smartphone and takes the form of a case allowing users to benefit from apps […]

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Verizon Confirms Purchase Of Intel TV Business

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 03:58 AM PST

This week Verizon has confirmed its plans to purchase Intel's TV business for an undisclosed sum, allowing Verizon to offer its customers like television over the Internet. Verizon will use its newly acquired TV technology to provide streaming video to both its 4G wireless network and to customers on its FiOS fiber-optic home broadband service. […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 03:34 AM PST

An unnamed BBC programmer has revealed this week that the delays in rolling out the new next-generation Xbox One BBC iPlayer application have been due to the Xbox One's Kinect motion controller. Originally the BBC iPlayer application for the new Xbox One games console was expected to be available shortly after its launch back in […]

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Verizon Galaxy Gear Update On The Way

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 03:27 AM PST

Verizon has released a support document for the Verizon Galaxy Gear, which details a new update for Samsung’s smartwatch. The update for the Verizon Galaxy Gear is software versions V700XXUAMK and it brings a number of improvements and bug fixes to the handset. The update brings improved S Voice search, better battery life improvements to […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 03:19 AM PST

Viruses and malware on a Mac system are still very rare when compared to PC infections, however it is on the increase and sometimes Mac owners might not even know malware exists on their systems. FixMeStick has already created an easy way to detect and remove malware and infections for PC system and has this […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 03:10 AM PST

Earlier this month, the Nokia Lumia Icon turned up on Verizon’s website, the smartphone was quickly pulled from the Verizon website, although it has now turned up again today. The photo below shows the Nokia Lumia Icon with a price tag of $777, we suspect this is a placeholder, and will not be the actual […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 02:56 AM PST

Last week we saw some evidence of a WiFi only version of the Sony Xperia Z Ultra, and now the device has been spotted on Sony’s website, along with another version of the handset. The Sony Xperia Z Ultra WiFi only model will come with the model number SGO412, this is expected to be the […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 02:51 AM PST

YouTuber user Ultraslow has captured some awesome footage of an igniting match head which he has filmed at 4000 frames per second, slowing the process down for our pleasure into epic slow motion footage. What would normally be missed in the blink of an eye when a match head ignites, has now been slowed down […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 02:35 AM PST

A new kit has been created called WunderBar which has been created to enable those without any hardware knowledge to start developing apps for the Internet of Things. WunderBar enables application developers to quickly access data from the physical world with WunderBar's easy-to-use SDKs or REST API and consists of six powerful smart modules, with […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 02:24 AM PST

The awesome Dolphin Browser has this week reported that its user base has now passed the 100 million user millstone and shows just how popular the third-party mobile browser has become. As well as announcing their new user milestone the company behind the awesome Dolphin Browser has today announced the launch of a new project […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 02:20 AM PST

I hardly recall a day in the past few weeks when we didn’t hear anything about the upcoming flagship device from Samsung. Yesterday, we saw quite a few rumors about some of the specifications of the alleged Samsung Galaxy S5. Today, we have some more rumors to share with our readers that hints towards the […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 02:15 AM PST

Patrick Jackson is a firefighter from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, he has been writing applications for Google Glass that are designed to help save lives. Patrick has written a number of applications for Google Glass, which include and application that routes emergency calls direct to Google Glass. This provides the wearer of Google Glass details […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 02:14 AM PST

Ken Filliter has created a new device called the GameBuddy which is being designed to allow gamers to stream their games from a computer, console, smartphone or tablet through their home network via either cable or wirelessly, to any other screen, with no discernible lag during play. The screen you finally view your gaming content […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 01:55 AM PST

Some owners of Sony's next-generation PlayStation 4 games console which launched late last year, have been reporting issues with the console and an Error CE-34878-0 over on the PlayStation forums. Explaining that the Error CE-34878-0 experienced whilst playing the console are causing widespread data corruption. The PlayStation 4 data corruption issues are causing gamers to lose progress […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 01:53 AM PST

The wobL is an iPhone alarm clock dock that we featured on the site back in November, the creators of the device were originally trying to fund the project via crowd funding site Crowd Supply, it looks like the didn’t make their original goal and now they have launched on Kickstarter. The wobL has been […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 01:41 AM PST

Intel has today announced the addition of nine new processors to its Intel Haswell CPU range based on its 4th-generation Core architecture. The addition of the new Intel Haswell processes offer a range of new chips for consumers to enjoy, ranging from a flagship Intel Core i7 Haswell processor priced at over $1000 to a […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 01:27 AM PST

Gamers looking forward to downloading the new Dead Rising 3 Operation Broken Eagle DLC later today might be interested in a new title update which is available for the game and has been released in preparation for the release of the new Dead Rising 3 DLC storyline. The latest Dead Rising 3 patch is 13 GB […]

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Netflix Lands On Cable Box In Sweden

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 01:21 AM PST

The popular movie and TV show streaming service Netflix is available on a wide range of devices, which include the Apple TV and many more, the company has been trying to get the service onto cable TV boxes. Netflix is now available on a Tivo cable box on Sweden with Swedish pay TV company Com […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 01:12 AM PST

It’s literally raining Sony Sirius, aka Sony Xperia Z2, leaks from the past few days. Over the weekend, we saw the handset posing for the camera, followed by a list of specifications getting leaked earlier today. The handset is rumored to come with Android 4.4 KitKat pre-installed out of the box, but we’ve yet to […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 01:06 AM PST

This week it has been reported that leaked documentation has revealed that Microsoft secretly paid prominent YouTube users to advertise and promote their new next-generation Xbox one gaming console. The leaked information refers to a promotion that offered Machinima video partners an additional $3 CPM (i.e., $3 per thousand video views) for creating a posting […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 01:00 AM PST

Yesterday we heard that Apple had start testing out Apple iOS 7.1 Beta 4 with their testing partners, and now Apple has released the latest beta version of their mobile OS to developers. There are a number of new features in Apple iOS 7.1 Beta 4, which include changes to the slide to unlock bar […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 12:52 AM PST

As expected Beats Music has today launched its online subscription service today to take on the likes of Pandora, Spotify, Rdio and Apple’s own iTunes Radio. As well as the Beats Music online service launching, Beats has also launched a new iOS application. The Beats Music application is a free download available from the App Store and the […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 12:48 AM PST

Back in November of last year, we heard that Microsoft spent around $100 million on the development of the Xbox One controller, and now Microsoft has revealed some more information about the Xbox One design process. Microsoft Xbox One design Carl Ledbetter has revealed that the company built a total of 75 Xbox One prototypes […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 12:48 AM PST

Not too long ago, LG announced its curved display smartphone will hit the U.S. shores on AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile, which didn’t take too long. Last week, Sprint started taking the pre-orders of the device for $299.99 with a two-year contract, while T-Mobile opened its pre-registration page for the handset. Recently, AT&T announced it has […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 12:32 AM PST

Motorola did a commendable job by releasing the Android 4.4 KitKat for its Moto X on all major US carriers back in November. But, it’s been a few months and Google’s Nexus line up is already running the latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat that comes with a few enhancements and bug fixes. Those running Android 4.4 […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 12:17 AM PST

We’ve heard several rumors in the past that points towards the launch of an iPhone with a larger screen compared to the current 4-inch iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. One of them even mentioned that Apple is working on two iPhone 6 models that will carry a screen size of 4.7-inch and 5.7-inch, respectively. Recently, […]

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Xbox One Gets A Price Cut In The UK

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 12:14 AM PST

Microsoft’s Xbox One console launched last November, and now the device has seen its first price cut in the UK, as a couple of retailers have reduced the price of the console. UK retailers Zavvi and The Hut had reduced the price of the Xbox One from £429.99 to £409.99, this is for the console […]

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 12:03 AM PST

LG has announced a new Premium IPS monitor, the LG MP76 which comes with a 24 inch full HD IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The LG MP76 features a Crystal Float Stand and LG’s super thin Cinema Screen Design, and it comes with a number of features, which include LG’s […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 11:56 PM PST

Thanks to Google Glass' capabilities of photo taking and video recording, some situations make people edgy where Glass is involved. Think about casinos and movie theaters where owners worry that patrons who wear Glass might take advantage of the situation. At an AMC theater in Easton Mall in Columbia, Ohio, a man wearing Glass went […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 11:53 PM PST

The LG G Flex is about to launch in the US shortly, and we previously heard that the device would be available in the UK, and now LG has announced that the handset will be launched in a number of European countries. The LG G Flex is headed to the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Sweden […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 11:52 PM PST

Over the weekend, we saw some leaked images of the Sony Sirius with model number D6503, also rumored to be the upcoming Sony Xperia Z2. The leaked images showed us the possible design of the alleged handset, which looks quite similar to the Xperia Z1. Recently, some specifications of the alleged Sony Sirius have been […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 11:36 PM PST

We have our choice of subscription-based video streaming services available, everything from Netflix and Amazon Prime to less popular offerings like VUDU. These services are usually inexpensive and can be watched on many devices, ranging from our smartphones to televisions. So it should be no surprise that according to an NPD Group report, the popularity […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 09:12 AM PST

There’s no end to the Samsung Galaxy S5 rumors until it’s officially unveiled by the folks at Samsung. Earlier today, we heard that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 will come with a fingerprint sensor, and the addition of an iris scanning technology is unlikely. There’s a new rumor in town that sheds some light on […]

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ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

2014-01-21T17:01:00.001+07:00

ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

Solar-power device would use heat to enhance efficiency
Improving the reliability of electronic devices by mitigating corrosive effects
Carbon dioxide tamed: Making this ubiquitous gas industrially useful
Poison-breathing bacteria may be boon to industry, environment
You've got mail: Research reveals workers' worst inbox sins
Early warning: Internet surveillance predicts disease outbreak
First impact test in years of B61 nonnuclear components
Breakthrough technology enables gene silencing to heal wounds
New proposal for better allocation of donated livers in transplants
Research sheds new light on heritability of disease
Life cycle of a jellyfish (and a way to control it)
Assessing others: Evaluating expertise of humans, computer algorithms
Megafloods: What they leave behind
Discovery of quantum vibrations in 'microtubules' inside brain neurons supports controversial theory of consciousness
Refined model for reliable prediction of invasion dynamics
Eelectronic health record use improves shingles vaccination rate among baby boomers
Living in densely populated neighborhoods can actually decrease risk of diabetes, obesity
Hugging hemes help electrons hop
Heart attack damage slashed with microparticle therapy
Ray of hope for magazines in digital era
'Sourcing hub' could help create more efficient supply chain
Finally, a way to authenticate premium chocolate
First comprehensive test to detect genetic modification in food
Study explores possible costs, benefits of making movies with 'Oscar appeal'
Warping images using your PC graphics card
Car manufacturing: Fast track towards mass production
Virtual reality moral dilemmas show just how utilitarian we really are

Solar-power device would use heat to enhance efficiency

Posted: 19 Jan 2014 11:24 AM PST

A new approach to harvesting solar energy could improve efficiency by using sunlight to heat a high-temperature material whose infrared radiation would then be collected by a conventional

Improving the reliability of electronic devices by mitigating corrosive effects

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 09:24 AM PST

A study of the thermodynamic properties of copper connections uncovers a route to improving the reliability of electronic

Carbon dioxide tamed: Making this ubiquitous gas industrially useful

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 09:24 AM PST

Using a copper catalyst to unite carbon dioxide with organic molecules under mild conditions could make this ubiquitous gas industrially

Poison-breathing bacteria may be boon to industry, environment

Posted: 17 Jan 2014 12:37 PM PST

Buried deep in the mud along the banks of a remote salt lake near Yosemite National Park are colonies of bacteria with an unusual property: they breathe a toxic metal to survive. Researchers

You've got mail: Research reveals workers' worst inbox sins

Posted: 17 Jan 2014 09:49 AM PST

Workers obsessed with checking their emails could be damaging their own mental health and that of their colleagues, according to

Early warning: Internet surveillance predicts disease outbreak

Posted: 17 Jan 2014 07:40 AM PST

The habit of Googling for an online diagnosis before visiting a GP can provide early warning of an infectious disease

First impact test in years of B61 nonnuclear components

Posted: 17 Jan 2014 07:39 AM PST

A ground-penetrating bomb, minus its nuclear components, rammed through a target at the remote Coyote Canyon test range in Sandia National Laboratories' first such rocket-driven impact test in

Breakthrough technology enables gene silencing to heal wounds

Posted: 17 Jan 2014 07:39 AM PST

Researchers have developed a tissue scaffold that can deliver gene therapy to wounds over a period of several

New proposal for better allocation of donated livers in transplants

Posted: 17 Jan 2014 06:04 AM PST

Researchers have developed a system that measures compatibility between donors and the most serious receivers in liver transplants. This is a mathematical method that includes the experience of

Research sheds new light on heritability of disease

Posted: 16 Jan 2014 10:08 AM PST

A group of international researchers has published a paper describing a study aimed at better understanding how inherited genetic differences, or variants, predispose certain individuals to develop

Life cycle of a jellyfish (and a way to control it)

Posted: 16 Jan 2014 10:06 AM PST

Those free-swimming jellyfish in the sea don't start out in that familiar medusa form, but rather start as sessile and asexual polyps. Now, researchers have discovered what triggers that

Assessing others: Evaluating expertise of humans, computer algorithms

Posted: 16 Jan 2014 08:35 AM PST

Researchers used fMRI technology to monitor the brain activity of volunteers as they interacted with "experts" -- some human, others computer algorithms -- to predict the behavior of a

Megafloods: What they leave behind

Posted: 16 Jan 2014 08:35 AM PST

South-central Idaho and the surface of Mars have an interesting geological feature in common: amphitheater-headed canyons. Researchers offer a plausible account that all these canyons were created by

Discovery of quantum vibrations in 'microtubules' inside brain neurons supports controversial theory of consciousness

Posted: 16 Jan 2014 05:51 AM PST

A review and update of a controversial 20-year-old theory of consciousness claims that consciousness derives from deeper level, finer scale activities inside brain neurons. The recent discovery of

Refined model for reliable prediction of invasion dynamics

Posted: 16 Jan 2014 05:51 AM PST

The question how rapidly animals, plants or microorganisms can colonize new territories is not only of interest to ecologists – the spread of invasive species can also have economic consequences,

Eelectronic health record use improves shingles vaccination rate among baby boomers

Posted: 16 Jan 2014 05:48 AM PST

Shingles, a painful blistering virus related to the chicken pox, are more common in the winter and spring than any other time of the year. While people over the age of 60 account for 50% of all

Living in densely populated neighborhoods can actually decrease risk of diabetes, obesity

Posted: 15 Jan 2014 02:28 PM PST

Torontonians living in neighborhoods that aren't conducive to walking have a 33 percent greater risk of developing diabetes or being obese, according to new

Hugging hemes help electrons hop

Posted: 15 Jan 2014 02:26 PM PST

Researchers simulating how certain bacteria run electrical current through tiny molecular wires have discovered a secret nature uses for electron travel. This is the first time scientists have seen

Heart attack damage slashed with microparticle therapy

Posted: 15 Jan 2014 11:37 AM PST

After a heart attack, much of the damage to the heart muscle is caused by inflammatory cells that rush to the scene. But that damage is slashed in half when microparticles are injected into the

Ray of hope for magazines in digital era

Posted: 15 Jan 2014 11:36 AM PST

While print media continue to suffer at the hands of their online counterparts, new research finds that print magazines with companion websites are able to attract more advertising

'Sourcing hub' could help create more efficient supply chain

Posted: 15 Jan 2014 09:22 AM PST

The lack of contact between firms at either end of a supply chain prevents companies from gaining efficiencies in costs, design and materials, says an

Finally, a way to authenticate premium chocolate

Posted: 15 Jan 2014 08:35 AM PST

For some people, nothing can top a morsel of luxuriously rich, premium chocolate. But until now, other than depending on their taste buds, chocolate connoisseurs had no way of knowing whether they

First comprehensive test to detect genetic modification in food

Posted: 15 Jan 2014 08:35 AM PST

As the abundance of genetically modified (GM) foods continues to grow, so does the demand for monitoring and labeling them. The genes of GM plants used for food are tweaked to make them more

Study explores possible costs, benefits of making movies with 'Oscar appeal'

Posted: 15 Jan 2014 06:58 AM PST

What do Hollywood moguls holding their breath this week for an Oscar nomination have in common with the influence peddlers on K Street in Washington, D.C.? More than you might imagine, suggests new

Warping images using your PC graphics card

Posted: 15 Jan 2014 04:56 AM PST

By projecting images onto contoured surfaces you get a virtual experience that puts you at the center of the action. Now, a quick and easy calibration technique could help the concept find a wider

Car manufacturing: Fast track towards mass production

Posted: 15 Jan 2014 04:56 AM PST

New models of automobiles are initially manufactured in a pilot production run. A new procedure now makes it possible to transfer the parameters applied there directly to serial

Virtual reality moral dilemmas show just how utilitarian we really are

Posted: 15 Jan 2014 04:54 AM PST

"Moral" psychology has traditionally been studied by subjecting individuals to moral dilemmas, that is, hypothetical choices regarding typically dangerous scenarios, but it has rarely been

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

2014-01-21T02:08:00.001+07:00

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

GTA 5 PC Edition And DirectX 11 Effects Spotted In Bug Log Files
Apple May Have Sold 60 Million iPhones In Holiday Quarter
ION Road Warrior Bluetooth Speaker Unveiled For $400
VLC For iOS Update Brings iOS 7 UI And More
Apple iOS 7.1 Beta 4 Released To Testing Partners
Sony’s SRF-39FP Is The Most Popular MP3 Player In US Prisons
The Most Popular Passwords Of 2013 Revealed
Apple Mac Pro Shipping Dates Now Listed As March 2014
South Korean Credit Rating Bureau Suffers Data Breach
Kim DotCom Demos New Music Streaming Site With His Own Album
Atlas Fitness Tracker Identifies Your Exercise And Even Counts Reps (video)
HP Advertises Windows 7 Systems Back By Popluar Demand
WhatsApp Now Processes 54 Billion Messages A Day
Raspberry Pi Limelight Pi Enables Steam Machine Style Game Streaming (video)
Divinity Original Sin Now Available Via Steam Early Access (video)
Heatworks Water Heater Designed To Cut Your Bills Launches On Kickstarter (video)
Mad Catz MOJO Rooted With MoDaCo Mod Offers Enhanced Play Store Access
SK Telecom To Launch 300Mbps LTE Network
Nest’s Tony Fadell Says Any Privacy Changes Will Be Opt-in and Transparent
BBC Instafax News Service Launches On Instagram
Nokia Lumia 1320 Lands In Australia 5th February
Star Wars Episode VII Script Completed
Immersion Headset Designed To Help Control Gamer Rage
Apple iWatch Display To Be Built By LG (Rumor)
Google Chrome Extensions Delivering Malware Discovered And Banned
Huawei and Arsenal Enter Into A Global Partnership
Sony Smart Tennis Sensor Prototype And Smartphone Companion App Unveiled
Microsoft And Nokia Deal Almost Done
Meizu to Announce Expansion Plans for Europe Next Month at MWC
Ark Portable Wireless Charger For Your Smartphone (Video)
Leaked Titanfall Gameplay Test Footage Revealed (Videos)
Spotify Lets Artists Sell Merchandise On Its Platform
More Cases for the Alleged HTC M8 Surface
Radxa Rock Quad Core RK3188 Development Board Launches For $99 (video)
Steve Ballmer May Could Resign From Microsoft Board
Turnikit iPhone Lens Adapter Allows You To Use Nikon And Canon Lenses (video)
Samsung To Introduce Fingerprint Sensor In Galaxy S5, No Iris Technology (Rumor)
Nintendo Considering a Smart Device
Prototype Firefox OS Tablet Specifications Unveiled By Mozilla
ZTE Geek With Tizen To Be Announced At MWC 2014
Anti Smaug Double Crossbow Ballista Created By Joerg Sprave
New Fujifilm X-Mount Camera Teased, Launching Jan 28th 2014
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Firmware Update Released
Linux Powered Smart Rifles With Networked Tracking Scope Being Created For US Army (video)
ZTE Blade Q Mini Lands In The UK For £60
Feedly Launches Its Own URL Shortener
Huawei Ascend P6S Gets Official
T-Mobile Pre-registration for LG G Flex Now Open
Dual-SIM Moto G Hits Australia
More Screenshots of Samsung’s Upcoming UI
Reaper Of Souls Background Download Available
Verizon’s Lumia Icon Available In China

GTA 5 PC Edition And DirectX 11 Effects Spotted In Bug Log Files

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 08:15 AM PST

Even though the console versions of the Grand Theft Auto 5 game have been out for some time, those gamers still waiting for a PC version of the Grand Theft Auto 5 game. Might be pleased to learn that listings for a GTA 5 PC edition as well as DirectX 11 effects have been discovered […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 08:10 AM PST

Apple will announced its latest financial results later this month on the 27th of January, and we are expecting to find out how many iPhones the company sold in the 2013 holiday quarter. According to a recent report Apple could have sold a massive 60 million iPhones in the last quarter of 2013, which is […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 07:59 AM PST

ION Audio has this week revealed a new addition to their range of speaker system with the unveiling of the ION Audio Road Warrior Bluetooth speaker that will be launching in August for around $400. The ION Audio Road Warrior speaker is equipped with 200 W of music power from a Class-D amplifier driving two […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 07:45 AM PST

VideoLan have released an update version of VLC for Apple’s iOS platform, the latest version supports Apple iOS 6.1 and above, and also comes with a new user interface for Apple iOS 7. The new VLC for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch comes with a range of new multitouch gestures, an improved library for […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 07:39 AM PST

Apple has apparently released Apple iOS 7.1 beta 4 to its testing partners, and the latest beta version of Apple’s mobile OS could be released to developers as soon as tomorrow. According to a recent report, the Apple iOS 7.1 beta 4 has now been seeded to Apple’s testing partners, and it should be released […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 07:37 AM PST

There are some markets in the world where one particular product might do better than others. The reasons might be cost, design, culture, religion, any number of factors. Take Sony's SRF-39FP MP3 player. Most people would say that it sucks, since it is no iPod, but in the US prison system, this is the MP3 […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 07:31 AM PST

SplashData has compiled a list of the 25 most popular passwords of 2013, and at the top of the list is probably the most obvious one, ’123456′. Also in the list were passwords like ‘qwerty’, ‘password’, ‘letmein’ and ‘oooooo’, you can see a full list of the 25 most popular passwords of 2013 last year. […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 07:25 AM PST

Apple has this week updated the shipping dates for its Apple Mac Pro systems to March in many countries, continuing the six week lead times for delivery of custom Apple Mac Pro systems. The six week delivery for Apple Mac Pro systems has been in place since the system launched last month. The latest stock […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 07:23 AM PST

Can we trust anyone with our data anymore? Between our own governments spying and retailers getting hacked, it feels useless sometimes. And now we have a report that the personal details of over 20 million South Koreans might have been exposed after an employee at a credit ratings firm was arrested on suspicion that they […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 07:19 AM PST

Kim DotCom has launched a preview of his new music streaming site, which is called Baboom, and to showcase how the site will work, he has launched his own album. Kim DotCom’s album is called “Good Times’ and it is available to download for free and also stream on his new Baboom music site. The […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 07:10 AM PST

Adding to the ever growing of fitness trackers available on the marker but bringing a new style and solution to the market is the Atlas Fitness Tracker which measures a wealth of stats and even identifies your exercise. The Atlas Fitness Tracker has been designed to recognise the activity or exercise you are undertaking and […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 06:47 AM PST

HP has this week started a campaign to offer its customers the older Windows 7 operating system on new systems available from the HP online store. Offering consumers savings of around $150 and the chance to buy systems with the Windows 7 installed rather than Microsoft’s latest Windows 8 operating system. Since it launched the […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 06:37 AM PST

WhatsApp is one of the most popular mobile messaging apps currently available, back in December, the developers of the app announced they had more than 400 million active users. According to a recent report, WhatsApp are now processing more than 54 billion messages every day, and this is broken down to around 36 billion outbound […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 06:29 AM PST

If you fancy streaming your games from your PC to your HDTV but just can't wait or want to purchase a Steam Machine you might be interested in the Raspberry Pi Limelight Pi open source software. RaspberryPi Limelight is an open source software that lets you stream games from your home PC to your Raspberry […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 06:04 AM PST

Gamers looking to have early access to the Divinity Original Sin game that missed out on the Kickstarter campaign are going to be pleased to learn that the game is now available via the Steam Early Access website. The Steam Early Access service provides gamers with a chance to support the development of Divinity: Original Sin […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 05:48 AM PST

If you are looking to cut your monthly hot water bills you might be interested in a new device that has been created called the Heatworks water heater, which has been designed to be the most energy & water efficient, reliable & versatile water heater available. The Heatworks Model 1 water heater has this month […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 05:28 AM PST

Owners of the Mad Catz MOJO Android console might be interested to learn that the console has now been rooted by modder Paul “MoDaCo” O’Brien. Who has this week released a the MoDaCo Mod for the MOJO console. The new MoDaCo Mod provides owners of the Mad Catz console access to root-enabled apps and required […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 05:24 AM PST

Korean mobile carrier SK Telecom has announced that they will be launching an ultra fast LTE network this year, and the network will come with download speed of up to a massive 300 Mbps. The new 300 Mbps LTE will use LTE-A or LTE Advanced which aggregates 3 bands, 20MHZ+10MHz+10MHz, and this will give speeds […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 05:04 AM PST

Last week Nest announced that they had been acquired by Google in a deal which is worth $3.2 billion, the company makes smart thermostats and smart smoke detectors. When the news was announced, there was a lot of speculation about exactly what Google would use Nest’s data for, and whether Google would be able to […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 05:02 AM PST

The BBC has this week launched a new experimental News service called BBC Instafax which is transmitted via the Instagram short-form video website. Which has been created to bring snippets of news to Instagram users during the next month in the form of three 15 second News videos that will be uploaded to Instagram on […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 04:48 AM PST

We recently heard that the Nokia Lumia 1320 will be launching in the UK shortly, and now the handset is headed to Australia. The Nokia Lumia 1320 will launch in Australia on the 4th of February, the device will retail for AUD $449, this is the unlocked price for the handset. The Nokia Lumia 1320 […]

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Star Wars Episode VII Script Completed

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 04:38 AM PST

Star Wars Episode VII is expected to launch in movie theaters in December 2015, and now JJ Abrams has confirmed that the script for the movie is completed. In an interview with The Wrap, Abrams confirmed that they have finished the script for Star Wars Episode VII, he also revealed that they are in talks […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 04:28 AM PST

Designer Samuel Matson has created a new type of headset called Immersion, which he has created to help control the rage sometimes experienced by gamers when their winning streak turns sour or they become upset when playing. The Immersion headset has been created to use prevention to stop the rage occurring in gamers and uses […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 04:24 AM PST

The Apple iWatch is rumored to launch this year, and we are expecting the device to launch along with the new iPhone 6 in September. Now according to a recent report, LG have scored an exclusive deal to build the Apple iWatch display, and LG will apparently start mass producing displays for the iWatch between […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 04:05 AM PST

Google has this week banned a couple of Google Chrome extensions from its store, that have been modified to deliver malware and adware to users via the Google Chrome silent update service. Google Chrome extensions provide Chrome browser users with a great way to add functionality to their browser in the form of shortcuts and […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 03:56 AM PST

The Chinese OEM Huawei and the North London-based football club Arsenal have announced a global partnership deal that will see Huawei becoming the offficial smartphone partner for Arsenal. The deal will last until the end of the 2015/2016 season and will see global collaboration between Huawei and Arsenal, with players taking part in promotional activities with […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 03:49 AM PST

Sony has this week unveiled a new prototype it has created in the form of the new Sony Smart Tennis Sensor which has been designed to detects the racquet's movement through the air, as well as any vibrations when the racquet hits a ball. The Sony Smart Tennis Sensor fits into the base of the […]

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Microsoft And Nokia Deal Almost Done

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 03:43 AM PST

Last year Microsoft announced that it would be purchasing Nokia’s smartphone business in a deal which was worth $7.3 billion to Nokia. The deal has had approval from the various regulators it need and also from Nokia’s shareholders, the approvals arrived last year, and the deal was expected to be completed in early 2014. Now […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 03:25 AM PST

Meizu already shared its plans to move into the US smartphone market at the Consumers Electronics Show earlier this month, and mentioned it will launch its smartphones in the US market in the third quarter, later this year. Additionally, the Chinese OEM seems to be targeting Europe as well, and plans to share its expansion […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 03:00 AM PST

The Ark portable wireless charger is designed to be used with your smartphone, the device is a Qi enabled wireless charger, which means it will be compatible with a number of devices. The Ark is designed to be totally cable free, giving you a portable solution that can charge your smartphone wirelessly, which is ideal […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 02:56 AM PST

Gamers looking forward to the launch of the new Titanfall game later this year, might enjoy this new leaked Titanfall gameplay footage which is now available to view online. However don’t expect the video to be available for long so make sure you check it out before it’s removed. EA last week sent out invitations […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 02:50 AM PST

Spotify has added a new feature to its music streaming service, the ability for artists to sell merchandise on Spotify, and it will not be charging artists to use the service. Spotify has been running this feature for a while as a trial with around 200 artists, and the ability to sell merchandise will now […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 02:43 AM PST

Last week, some cases of the alleged M8 popped up on the internet, confirming the possibility of a dual-camera sensors as well as a fingerprint scanner. Recently, some more cases of the alleged HTC M8 have popped up, giving us more glimpses of what we can expect from the handset. Surprisingly, these look quite similar […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 02:42 AM PST

Developers looking for a quad core development board for their project might be interested in the new Radxa Rock Quad Core RK3188 development board which is now available to purchase for $99. The Radxa Rock is the first quad core developer board based on the powerful Rockchip RK3188 SOC and has been created by one […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 02:34 AM PST

Microsoft is still in the process of searching for its new CEO to replace Steve Ballmer, and now it would appear that Mr Ballmer may also step down from the board of Microsoft. According to a recent report by re/code, Steve Ballmer will apparently step down from the board of Microsoft, when he leaves the […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 02:30 AM PST

Steve Johnston has created a new iPhone lens adapter called Turn-I-Kit which allows you to use Canon and Nikon lenses with your iPhone smartphone. Turn-I-Kit is an iPhone DOF adapter that allows you to mount SLR lenses to your phone, giving you more control of your photos and videos. Check out the comparison video after […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 02:27 AM PST

I hardly recall a day when we don’t hear about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5. Everyday, there’s a new rumor, giving us a glimpse of what it could bring at the table. Previously, we heard it will pack a fingerprint sensor along with a possibility of Iris technology. According to a new report from Korean […]

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Nintendo Considering a Smart Device

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 02:22 AM PST

Nintendo posted its latest financial results last week, and the company announced poor sales of its Wii U console, and now the company may be changing its strategy. Smartphone and tablet gaming has become popular over the last few years, although Nintendo has yet to embrace the technology, this may be about to change. Nintendo […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 02:19 AM PST

Mozilla has this week unveiled the first specifications that they will be using in the new Firefox OS tablet program to test their new browser-based operating system that is currently in development. The first Firefox OS tablet prototypes that will be built by Foxconn are equipped with fairly low specification indicating that the new tablets […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 02:13 AM PST

We are expecting to see a number of Tizen phones at next months Mobile World Congress, and now according to a recent report, ZTE will launch a Tizen handset. The Tizen powered smartphone will apparently be a version of the ZTE Geek, which was launched last year with Google’s Android OS. The Tizen ZTE Geek […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 01:58 AM PST

Master slingshot maker Joerg Sprave and creator of the Slingshot Channel over on YouTube has been busy creating a new style of crossbow, which has been designed based on the Girion’s tower mounted Anti Smaug Double Crossbow Ballista from the Hobbit which was used to try and take down Smaug the dragon. The video created […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 01:57 AM PST

Fujifilm has today released a teaser image of its Fujifilm X-Mount camera which it says will be launching on January 28th 2014 with full details of the new camera being unveiled to the world. As you might expect the new Fujifilm X-mount camera includes the same interchangeable lenses system in the series and may even […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 01:44 AM PST

Microsoft released a firmware update for the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 tablet back in December, the update caused a number of issues, including reduced batter life and also issues with sleep mode. Microsoft quickly pulled the firmware update, although a number of owners of the device had already installed the software, they have now released […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 01:38 AM PST

It has been reported this week that the United States military has started investing funds into next-generation firearms in the form of "smart rifles" that will be powered by Linux and equipped with a Networked Tracking Scope. A soldier equipped with a smart rifle and its new Networked Tracking Scope would simply need to tag […]

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ZTE Blade Q Mini Lands In The UK For £60

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 01:27 AM PST

Back in October ZTE announced its new range of ZTE Blade Q smartphones, and now the ZTE Blade Q Mini is available in the UK for just £60. The ZTE Blade Q Mini is now available with Virgin Mobile in the UK, and the handset comes with a 4 inch WVGA TFT display with a […]

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Feedly Launches Its Own URL Shortener

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 01:25 AM PST

Feedly is one of the most popular RSS reading service available on the internet, especially after the demise of Google Reader. The company has been working round the clock to introduce new features to make Feedly stand out from the rest of the crowd. Recently, the company, after eight weeks of testing, launched their own […]

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Huawei Ascend P6S Gets Official

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 01:13 AM PST

The Huawei Ascend P6 was launched around the middle of last year, and we have been hearing rumors of an updated version of the handset, the Huawei Ascend P6S. The Huawei Ascend P6S is now official, and comes with some minor upgrades over the original device, which include a slightly faster processor. The device comes […]

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 12:53 AM PST

Earlier this month, LG announced that its ‘flexible’ LG G Flex will hit some major US carriers including AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile in the coming weeks. LG G Flex pre-orders for Sprint went live last week for $299.99 on-contract, but it seems T-Mobile might kick things off very soon. The carrier has opened the pre-registration page […]

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Dual-SIM Moto G Hits Australia

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 12:28 AM PST

Back in 2013, Motorola unveiled the affordable Moto G with promised timely updates, however, it came with single SIM support. Although in many emerging markets like China and India, dual-SIM handsets are very popular. There’s no word about the launch of the dual-SIM variant of Moto G, but it seems the dual-SIM Moto G is […]

Posted: 19 Jan 2014 11:56 PM PST

Earlier this month, @evleaks posted an image of the upcoming redesigned homescreen UI Samsung is planning to implement in the upcoming TouchWiz interface. It did showed the homescreen view, but didn’t give a detail look at what we could expect from Samsung about the upcoming TouchWiz interface. Now, for those of you who were a […]

Posted: 19 Jan 2014 11:49 PM PST

The Diablo 3 expansion, Reaper of Souls is set for a release on March 25th of 2014. We first heard this news from Blizzard back in 2013 when they told us that gamers can go ahead and pre-purchase the game via the Battle.net Shop. The standard copy of the game is $39.99, while the digital […]

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Verizon’s Lumia Icon Available In China

Posted: 19 Jan 2014 11:24 PM PST

The Nokia Lumia 929, otherwise known as the Lumia Icon is real. The device was seen on Verizon's website and it was rumored for a 16th of January release, but obviously that did not happen as that date has come and gone. We're not sure why Verizon is dragging its heels to announce the handset […]

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ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

2014-01-20T17:01:00.001+07:00

ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

Distant quasar illuminates a filament of the cosmic web

Posted: 19 Jan 2014 11:24 AM PST

Astronomers have discovered a distant quasar illuminating a vast nebula of diffuse gas, revealing for the first time part of the network of filaments thought to connect galaxies in a cosmic web. Using the 10-meter Keck I Telescope at the W. M. Keck Observatory in Hawaii, researchers detected a very large, luminous nebula of gas extending about 2 million light-years across intergalactic space.

Harnessing randomness to improve lasers

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 09:24 AM PST

The first electrically pumped random lasers for mid-infrared radiation are set to enable applications in sensing and imaging.

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

2014-01-20T02:27:00.001+07:00

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

Thief System Requirements Released
Offensive Combat Shut Down
Jamaica has a Bobsled Team!
Nokia Lumia 1520 Mini In Works, Will Feature a 4.3-inch Display (Rumor)
Google Maps Music
Supreme Court to Decide on Warrants for Cellphone Searches
Amazon’s “Anticipatory Shipping”
Path Now Available on Windows Phone
Paramount to No Longer Physically Release Films
Gist updated with Full Pocket Support, Summaries and More

Thief System Requirements Released

Posted: 19 Jan 2014 11:03 AM PST

The original Thief one of the genre defining games of its time. Without it we may never have gotten the newer Elder Scrolls games, Fallout 3, the Borderlands franchise, or any of its ilk. The first person RPG genre is one of my favorites to date, and a remake of one of its leaders is […]

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Offensive Combat Shut Down

Posted: 19 Jan 2014 11:00 AM PST

U4iA is the video game studio founded in 2011 by former Activision employees and CoD developers that set out to "dethrone the established leaders" of the FPS industry. Their first game, Offensive Combat, was a free-to-play browser-based FPS that began open beta 2.0 in August of last year. U4iA closed its doors on January 15th, […]

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Jamaica has a Bobsled Team!

Posted: 19 Jan 2014 10:56 AM PST

I loved Cool Runnings as a kid and, in a way, now it's happening in real life. The Jamaican bobsled team has qualified for the Sochi Olympics, but they're having a hard time affording the trip. The team is looking toward PayPal to raise the funds they need for the trip by asking for donations […]

Posted: 19 Jan 2014 10:16 AM PST

The 6-inch Nokia Lumia 1520 is without a doubt the best Windows Phone handset in the market, but it may not be the most suitable handset for many people due to its huge size. Many flagship devices nowadays are followed by “mini” versions, and it seems Nokia Lumia 1520′s might be in works as well. […]

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Google Maps Music

Posted: 19 Jan 2014 07:36 AM PST

If I told you Google tracked uploaded music you probably wouldn't be surprised. The search engine giant has its hands in virtually everything nowadays, especially things that are virtual. However, it's what Google's done with this information that's truly impressive. Google has created a musical timeline that shows the popularity over time of musical genres […]

Posted: 19 Jan 2014 07:30 AM PST

It's already been decided that police don't need a warrant to track your cellphone's GPS signal, but what about actually seizing and searching your cellphone? Most states assume that too can be done without the need for a warrant, but the Supreme Court is now set to rule directly one way or another on two […]

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Amazon’s “Anticipatory Shipping”

Posted: 19 Jan 2014 07:26 AM PST

We've been reporting on the upcoming changes to shipping that companies like Google and Amazon have been working on, but none of those changes are set to take place anytime soon. However, that doesn't mean companies like Amazon are waiting for the drone shipping tech to improve their shipping situation. They just announced they're working […]

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Path Now Available on Windows Phone

Posted: 19 Jan 2014 07:21 AM PST

Path, the newest social media phenomenon to the internet (that I know of anyway), has finally released a Windows Phone app version of itself and is now available on every major smartphone OS out right now. It was first shown off on a Nokia in July last year and has just been released as a […]

Posted: 19 Jan 2014 07:17 AM PST

Yes, films will still be offered on DVD and BluRay, but if a report from the LA Times is to be believed, movie theaters are going to have to change their way of life. Many have already implemented equipment capable of showing digital versions of films, and supposedly Paramount has taken the plunge into the […]

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 05:11 AM PST

Gist is a very decent iOS application that give users the ability to get a simple summary of all there articles. All a user has to do is connect his/her Pocket account with the application and let the application handle the rest. Once connected, it will display all the saved Pocket articles, which can be […]

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ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

2014-01-19T17:01:00.001+07:00

ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

Engineering solutions for soldiers on the battlefield

Posted: 17 Jan 2014 06:01 AM PST

University students have won a national competition thanks to a revolutionary helmet they designed for use by soldiers on the battlefield. The contest required the students to build a piece of equipment, using the Thales Arduino open-source electronic microprocessor platform, which tied in with certain business areas - transport, aerospace, defense and security. The students designed an innovative helmet that monitors soldiers' heartbeat and temperature along with other factors such as their body position.

Space station MAXI-mizing our understanding of the universe

Posted: 16 Jan 2014 08:33 AM PST

The Monitor of All-sky X-ray Image (MAXI) collects data that help researchers discover, study and understand the physics behind the lifecycle of our universe. MAXI was key in two recent publications sharing results that make strides in advancing astrophysics.

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

2014-01-19T02:04:00.001+07:00

Geeky Gadgets - Newsletter

Starbucks App for iOS Updated With Improved Security
Apple To Begin In-Store Repairs for Cracked iPhone 5C Screen From Next Week
Android Tablets with Bay Trail Processor To Arrive in Q2
HTC M8 To Launch in March with a Larger Screen (Rumor)
T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z1s Has a Locked Bootloader
AT&T HTC One X+ Gets Android 4.2.2 with Sense 5 UI
Samsung Galaxy NotePro (SM-P905V) With Verizon LTE Support Passes FCC
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Launched in India
Alleged Sony Canopus Certified in Japan
Apple to Launch the 12.9-inch iPad in Third Quarter, Samsung Has More Lite Version Tablets in Tow
Asphalt 8: Airborne Now Available on Blackberry Z10 and Z30
Huawei Ascend Mate 2 To Cost Almost $445
Alleged Sony Xperia Z2 Back Panels Emerge Along with Some Specs
Wood Backs for Moto X Now Costs $25, New Ones Coming On January 21st
DualShock 4 LED Lights Can’t Be Disabled

Starbucks App for iOS Updated With Improved Security

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 04:54 AM PST

Not too long ago, it was revealed that the official Starbucks application for iOS had a major security flaw that saved the credentials such as usernames, passwords and email addresses in an unencrypted, clear text format. People with unauthorized access to the application could get their hands on the the information with minimal effort. The […]

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 04:33 AM PST

Back in November, it was reported that Apple may soon offer screen replacement service for iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C in-stores, for an additional cost. According to a new report, the screen replacement initiative for broken iPhone 5C displays will begin next week, starting from January 20th. It appears as if Apple was testing the […]

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 04:15 AM PST

We’ve already seen notebooks and slates from Windows PC manufacturers, powered by Intel Bay Trail processor, but it seems more devices are in line to get equipped with Intel’s processor. During the company’s earnings conference call with analysts, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich mentioned that Android tablets using Intel’s latest 64-bit Bay Trail processor should hit the market […]

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 03:57 AM PST

Yesterday, we spotted a case of the alleged HTC M8, aka HTC One+ and it goes by many other names all over the internet, and showed the back case of the device, pointing towards the possibility of fingerprint scanning technology. It’s not just the case, the alleged handset appeared in countless number of leaks in the […]

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 03:20 AM PST

Last week, Sony unveiled the Sony Xperia Z1s, a version of its flagship device for the US that is exclusively available from T-Mobile, along with some minor changes to software and bands. For those of you who want to tinker around with their handset and root it, you be disappointed to find out that it […]

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 03:02 AM PST

For those of you who are still using the AT&T HTC One X+ in the US, you be glad to know that AT&T is rolling out the final Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update with Sense 5.0, making it the last update to reach the device. If you don’t know, HTC already announced that HTC One […]

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 02:41 AM PST

Samsung unveiled the highly rumored Galaxy NotePro at the Consumers Electronics Show last week in Las Vegas. The company failed to provide an exact launch date, as well as its pricing at the event, but later revealed its pricing in a few European countries. For those of you in the U.S., it seems the Samsung […]

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 02:27 AM PST

Last month, the Korean OEM announced that Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 will be launched in India in January, and it seems they kept their word. The dual-SIM Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 is available for sale in India for Rs. 22,999 (almost equals $370), which appears to be a modest price for the affordable handset, and […]

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Alleged Sony Canopus Certified in Japan

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 01:55 AM PST

Last month, a rumor popped up on the internet suggesting that Sony is working on several new handsets that the company plan to unveil later this year. Among them were Sirius (which many refer to as the upcoming Xperia Z2) and Canopus, another mysterious handset we don’t know much about. According to a new report, […]

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 01:03 AM PST

Samsung finally unveiled their oversized 12.2-inch Galaxy NotePro and Galaxy TabPro at a press event held in Las Vegas last week during the Consumers Electronics Show. In case you can’t recall, Apple is also working on a massive 12.9-inch iPad that’s expected to see the light of the day later this year, but we’ve yet […]

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Asphalt 8: Airborne Now Available on Blackberry Z10 and Z30

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 12:53 AM PST

Asphalt 8: Airborne is one of the most popular racing titles available in the App Stores of major mobile platforms, including Google Play, App Store and Windows Phone Store. If you’re one of those few Blackberry users out there, waiting for Gameloft to release the game, you should be happy as its available in the […]

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 12:36 AM PST

Last week at the CES 2014, Huawei released the Ascend Mate 2 but failed to mention any detail about the pricing and availability of the handset. If you’re based in China, waiting for the handset to hit retail, you might be in luck. Huawei’s Vmall online store is taking orders for the Huawei Ascend Mate […]

Posted: 17 Jan 2014 11:30 PM PST

Sony Xperia Z2 has started to come under the light of the rumor mill. The handset, codenamed Sirius, has appeared in a number of leaks with some suggesting its possible specifications, while others tipped of when we could see the handset in all its glory. Recently, some images emerged from Chinese shores, which appears to […]

Posted: 17 Jan 2014 11:00 PM PST

Last month, Motorola started offering the wood backs for Moto X for an extra $100, in addition to the original price of the handset. However, it was only available in Bamboo, and there was no word about the launch of the other materials, including ebony, walnut and teak. The only difference is that Rosewood is […]

Posted: 17 Jan 2014 07:27 AM PST

The Sony DualShock 4 for the PS4 comes with an LED light in the back. It turns out that some players are complaining that the LED light drains battery life and can prove distracting also since the LED light can reflect off the television in low-light situations. Uh-oh. Better turn it off. Wait. You cant. […]

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