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Yamaha’s Retro Cool THR5 Amp Debuts
Apple Eyes Fuel Cell MacBooks
Japanese Geniuses Building A Gundam
Bronze Bones: Hand-Made Domino Puts New Spin On Old Game
Samsung Creates Robot Using Galaxy Tab 10.1 And Galaxy S II (Video)
Apple Building New Palo Alto “Prototype” Store
QuNeo, Multi-touch Open Source MIDI Pad Controller (video)
Motorola Droid 4 Turns Up On Verizon Site
Huawei Ascend II For US Cellular Announced
BioShock 2 Arriving On Mac OS X January 2012
Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 Fight Stick Unveiled
Real Racing 2 Lands On Android (Video)
Awesome 3D Printed, Little Shining Man Kite (video)
Galaxy Tab 8.9 Gets Android 4.0 ICS Port (Video)
Ainol Novo7 Paladin Android 4.0 Tablet Now Available To Pre-Order For $120
Apple’s Attempt To Have Galaxy Tab 10.1N Banned Unlikely To Succeed
Is Amazon Blocking Rival E-Reading Applications On Its Kindle Fire?
iPhone 4S Increases Apple’s UK And US Market Share, Android Up In Europe
Xbox Live Error 801540B7 Acknowledged By Microsoft, Fix On Its Way
Dropbox 2.0 For Android Announced
OnLive Lands On The Xperia Play
Skyrim Spiderman PC Mod Is The Creepiest Yet (video)
Sony Unveils PS Vita Memory Card Prices
Sony PlayStation Vita Launch Lineup Announced
Game Of Thrones Official RPG Trailers Unveiled (videos)
LogMeIn iPhone And iPad App Launched
Nest Smart Thermostat Teardown
Samsung Galaxy Y Duos And Galaxy Y Pro Duos Dual Sim Smartphones Announced
Nerf Big Bow Used For Painless Tooth Removal (video)
Swype Android App Updated With Dragon Dictate Support (video)
Canadian Pop Singer Pays Tribute To Optimus Prime (Video)
New Ridley Scott Flick Prometheus Finally Gets A Trailer (Video)

Posted: 23 Dec 2011 11:24 AM PST

Yamaha makes all sorts of audio gear. I’ve seen more docks for smartphones and home theater bars than anything from the company. It has a new amp for musicians that looks really cool with a very retro design. The outside may look like something from decades ago, but inside it’s modern.

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Apple Eyes Fuel Cell MacBooks

Posted: 23 Dec 2011 11:15 AM PST

A pair of new patent apps show that Apple is eyeing MacBooks that have fuel cells for power. The fuel cell isn’t a new concept, but so far there are no notebooks on the market using them. The fuel cell is cool because there is no charge time, you just add more fuel and you can work indefinitely.

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Japanese Geniuses Building A Gundam

Posted: 23 Dec 2011 07:52 AM PST

The Japanese are still at it, people. (Okay so they’re always at it.) More than 50 years since Ozamu Tezuka conceived of Astro Boy, Japanese scientists continue to obsess over that most illusive goal–a robot. But this time, they’re building a giant one. Fine, it’s not a Gundam, but what else can you call a 13 foot mecha? The Hajime Research Institute, rather than give Bandai free promo, consider their current work as building a viable ’4 meter robot’ aka mobile suit. Close enough.

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Bronze Bones: Hand-Made Domino Puts New Spin On Old Game

Posted: 23 Dec 2011 07:51 AM PST

Like classic Star Craft, some games never get old. Seen below are a set of dominoes. Look unfamiliar? Don’t fret, it’s the same dominoes you loved before you fell under the spell of first person shooters. Except this time, well this time the artful creators chose bronze as their material. Charcoal blackened bronze, to be specific. The result is a 21st century hyper modern reinvention of the ancient game, which when played correctly, may last ages.

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Samsung Creates Robot Using Galaxy Tab 10.1 And Galaxy S II (Video)

Posted: 23 Dec 2011 02:19 AM PST

Samsung has decided to use a couple of its latest devices to create a fun robot, called the Hug Chan, this fun robot was created using a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet and a Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone, have a look at the video of it in action below.

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Apple Building New Palo Alto “Prototype” Store

Posted: 23 Dec 2011 02:08 AM PST

The San Jose Mercury News has this week reported that Apple is looking to build a new “prototype store” in Palo Alto, Calif. Which is expected to cost around $3.15 million and offer around 15,030-square-foot of retail space. The new retail space is linked to architectural firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, who describe the new build in the planning documents as a “new prototype” as well as acting as a “commons for community to gather.”

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QuNeo, Multi-touch Open Source MIDI Pad Controller (video)

Posted: 23 Dec 2011 01:59 AM PST

A new QuNeo, Multi-touch Open Source MIDI Pad Controller is looking to make the jump from concept to production has started it journey very well over on the Kickstarter website. having already passed its initially required $15,000 pledge sum by raising an impressive $88,764, with still 17 days to go.

The QuNeo multi-touch pad roughly the size of an iPad is a unique controller designed for electronic musicians, DJs, VJs and DIY hackers. While it covers all of the functionality of other pad controllers, QuNeo adds the power of touch recognition in other dimensions. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

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Motorola Droid 4 Turns Up On Verizon Site

Posted: 23 Dec 2011 01:57 AM PST

We heard yesterday that we may have to wait until February for Verizon to launch the new Motorola Droid 4, we had previously heard that the device may launch this week.

We still don’t have any more details on a launch date for the Droid 4, but the guys from Pocket now spotted the Droid 4 on the DroidDoes website and managed to get some screenshots of the device along with some specifications, which you can see below.

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Huawei Ascend II For US Cellular Announced

Posted: 23 Dec 2011 01:46 AM PST

US Cellular has announced their latest Android smartphone, the Huawei Ascend II which is designed to be a budget Android handset that will retail for free after a $2100 rebate when you take out a new contract with US Cellular.

The Huawei Ascend II features a 3.5 inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, there is also a 600MHz processor, and it comes with Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

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BioShock 2 Arriving On Mac OS X January 2012

Posted: 23 Dec 2011 01:40 AM PST

Bioshock fans will be please to learn that the sequel to the popular Bioshock game, will be arriving on Mac OS X in January 2012. The port on to the Mac is being created by Mac dev Feral Interactive, who will also be responsible for the Mac version of Bioshock 2′s distribution online.

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Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 Fight Stick Unveiled

Posted: 23 Dec 2011 01:32 AM PST

Hori has this week unveiled their new Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 Fight Stick, designed for gamers that take their arcade style fighting games seriously. Hori’s new Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 Fight Stick is equipped with a number of great features to help even the most professional gamers get a little extra edge during combat.

Features include a wide body design with a heavy weight to provide a more stable spacious platform for control, and provide a more authentic arcade experience, compared to other lighter fight sticks.

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Real Racing 2 Lands On Android (Video)

Posted: 23 Dec 2011 01:29 AM PST

One of the coolest racing games on Apple’s iOS devices is Real Racing 2, good news for Android fans as Real Racing 2 is now available for Android smartphone and tablets with Android 2.1 and above.

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Awesome 3D Printed, Little Shining Man Kite (video)

Posted: 23 Dec 2011 01:07 AM PST

If you enjoy flying kites, there are a number of different styles you can choose from depending on your style of flying. But I bet you have never seen anything like the awesome “Little Shining Man Kite” designed by Sash Reading.

The “Little Shining Man Kite” is constructed using 1,700 3D printed connectors, carbon fibre rods and cuben fibre aerospace fabric, and was conceived by Heather Peak and Ivan Morison. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

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Galaxy Tab 8.9 Gets Android 4.0 ICS Port (Video)

Posted: 23 Dec 2011 12:56 AM PST

Samsung will be releasing Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to the Galaxy Tab 8.9 and other Galaxy devices some time next year, but now the guys over at the iTweakit have managed to port Ice Cream Sandwich to the Galaxy Tab 8.9.

The video below shows Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich running on the Galaxy Tab 8.9, the port was done by the guys from iTweakit and the guys from the XDA Developers.

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Ainol Novo7 Paladin Android 4.0 Tablet Now Available To Pre-Order For $120

Posted: 23 Dec 2011 12:46 AM PST

You might remember the budget tablet that was announced by Ainol which was hoped would be priced around $100. Well its now been made available for pre-order, but the price has increased a little to $120. Which is still a great price for a 7 inch tablet running Android 4.0.

For the money there are obviously going to be a few areas which aren’t quite up to scratch and a 800 x 600 screen resolution might not be perfect for everyone.

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Apple’s Attempt To Have Galaxy Tab 10.1N Banned Unlikely To Succeed

Posted: 23 Dec 2011 12:44 AM PST

Apple managed to get the original Galaxy Tab 10.1 banned in Germany, due to apparent patent infringements, and Samsung released a new version of the tablet with some design changes to comply with the court ruling.

Shortly after the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N was released in Germany, Apple filed another case with the court in an attempt to have the new tablet banned again, although it would appear that the judge in the latest case thinks Samsung has changed the tablet enough to avoid another ban.

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Is Amazon Blocking Rival E-Reading Applications On Its Kindle Fire?

Posted: 23 Dec 2011 12:43 AM PST

Yesterday it seemed that Amazon had decided to back track on its decision to hide rival e-reading applications on its Kindle Fire tablet, that were already available on its Android Store, it now seems.

One of the e-reader applications created by Wattpad, noticed the exclusion and approached Amazon about the issue. Which resulted in Amazon changing its policy for all makers of mobile e-reading apps.

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iPhone 4S Increases Apple’s UK And US Market Share, Android Up In Europe

Posted: 23 Dec 2011 12:34 AM PST

It looks like the launch of Apple’s iPhone 4S has helped the company increase its smartphone market share in both the UK and the US, according to a recent report by Reuters.

Apple’s iPhone 4S rose to 36 percent in the US for the last quarter, this is up from 25 percent for the previous year, and Apple saw a similar increase in the UK up to 31 percent, the previous year it was at 21 percent.

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Xbox Live Error 801540B7 Acknowledged By Microsoft, Fix On Its Way

Posted: 23 Dec 2011 12:17 AM PST

Xbox 360 Live Gamers that have been experiencing problems and issues over the last week and receiving the dreaded 801540B7 profile error message, thats stops you playing your purchased games. Will be pleased to know that Microsoft has now acknowledged the error and says it is working quickly to create a fix for the problems being experienced.

Gaming website Joystiq contacted Microsoft regards the problems being experienced by gamers and received the following reply:

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Dropbox 2.0 For Android Announced

Posted: 23 Dec 2011 12:15 AM PST

Popular cloud storage service Dropbox has launched a new version of its mobile application for Google’s Android, DropBox 2.0 for Android, and it comes with a new design and a range of new features.

Dropbox 2.0 for Android now adds support for the latest version of Android, version 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, plus some other features and a range of bug fixes.

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OnLive Lands On The Xperia Play

Posted: 23 Dec 2011 12:07 AM PST

OnLive has updated their online gaming app for Google’s Android devices, and the latest version adds in support for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play including the built in game controller.

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Skyrim Spiderman PC Mod Is The Creepiest Yet (video)

Posted: 23 Dec 2011 12:03 AM PST

We have featured a number of The Elder Scrolls V : Skyrim game mods here on Geeky Gadgets, since the game was launched. But the following Spiderman mod has to be one of the weirdest and creepiest to date with or with our a a phobia for spiders.

The Skyrim, Spiderman mod has been developed by FancyPantz, a funny mod from skyrimnexus which transforms spiders into spiderman. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

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Sony Unveils PS Vita Memory Card Prices

Posted: 22 Dec 2011 11:58 PM PST

As well as its official PlayStation Vita Launch Lineup, Sony has also today unveiled the official memory card prices for its new PS Vita portable gaming console. Which had previously been advertised on the GameStop website, available to pre-order for ridiculously high prices: $30 for a 4GB card to $120 for the 32GB card.

Gamers looking to purchase the new Sony PS Vita when in arrives next year will be pleased to know that the official pricing is nowhere near as bad as thought.

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Sony PlayStation Vita Launch Lineup Announced

Posted: 22 Dec 2011 11:19 PM PST

Today Sony has unveiled its PlayStation Vita launch lineup and details for its North American launch. The new PS Vita will be available in the US and Europe on 22nd February 2012. The UK price for the Sony PlayStation Vita is £279.99 for the 3G model and £229.99 for the Wi-Fi version, and $299 in the US.

There will be 25 games available on the day of launch for early adopters to get stuck into, and more than 100 games in development, ranging from $9.99-$49.99.

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Game Of Thrones Official RPG Trailers Unveiled (videos)

Posted: 22 Dec 2011 11:14 PM PST

Gamers who enjoy the Games of Thrones books or TV series, might be interest to know that a new trailers for the upcoming RPG game launching in 2012, has just been released by the games developer Cyanide.

The new Game of Thrones game is expected to have an open world to explore, allowing you to make your own adventures, similar to Skyrim’s gameplay style. watch the trailers after the jump four a first glimpse at what you can expect from the game once its released next year.

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LogMeIn iPhone And iPad App Launched

Posted: 22 Dec 2011 11:12 PM PST

LogMeIn has launched a free app for Apple’s iPhone and iPad that gives you remote access to your Mac or PC from your iOS device, and you can access files on your Mac or PC direct from your iPhone or iPad.

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Nest Smart Thermostat Teardown

Posted: 22 Dec 2011 10:57 PM PST

We first featured the Nest Smart Thermostat back in October this year, when pre-orders started to be placed for the $249 thermostat equipped with a boat load of technology. Well now one of the first in line has received his shipment and immediately taken his screwdriver to it to reveal just whats inside.

The Nest Thermostat is equipped with a colour display has has been designed to keep your house warm or cool using its onboard “learning” system. Which is also fitted with a IR proximity, PIR movement, humidity, magneto scroll, and a mini USB connector to help it manage your home environment.

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Samsung Galaxy Y Duos And Galaxy Y Pro Duos Dual Sim Smartphones Announced

Posted: 22 Dec 2011 10:56 PM PST

We recently heard a rumor that Samsung would be adding a dual SIM Android smartphone to their Galaxy range, it is now official, although Samsung has now announced two new dual SIM Galaxy smartphones,the Galaxy Y Duos and the Galaxy Y Pro Duos.

The Galaxy Y Duos features Android 2.3 Gingerbread, a 3.14 inch QVGA TFT LCD display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, an 832MHz processor and a 3 megapixel camera.

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Nerf Big Bow Used For Painless Tooth Removal (video)

Posted: 22 Dec 2011 10:42 PM PST

I always love gadgets which have a dual purpose, and one creative young boy has found a great way to use his Nerf Big Bow to help remove a wobbly tooth. Makes you wonder why no one else had thought of this before. Watch the Nerf Big Bow combined with a short length of string remove the youngsters tooth it style.

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Swype Android App Updated With Dragon Dictate Support (video)

Posted: 22 Dec 2011 10:23 PM PST

After being purchased by Nuance, the fast text input company Swype has now rolled out its first Android application that is linked directly with Nuance’s Dragon Dictate software.

The new Swype Beta now incorporates Nuance’s award winning Dragon Dictation technology, together with support for 50 language downloads. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

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Canadian Pop Singer Pays Tribute To Optimus Prime (Video)

Posted: 22 Dec 2011 03:43 PM PST

In the annals of odd music, James Struthers’ latest single ranks…somewhere. Titled ‘You, Me, and Optimus Prime,’ the chill out track inspired a music video where a young man gets to enjoy outdoor escapades with the Autobot stalwart. It’s obvious Michael Bay had no input on this concept (there are zero explosions), but it’s unsure if Sam Witwicky (as played by Shia LaBeouf–spelling?) is comfortable with his best extra terrestrial giant robot friend hanging with someone else.

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New Ridley Scott Flick Prometheus Finally Gets A Trailer (Video)

Posted: 22 Dec 2011 03:30 PM PST

After so many years, Ridley Scott finally returns to the genre that established his name as a cutting edge director. ‘Prometheus’ follows a team of scientists on a dangerous mission whose outcome they barely survive. That has to suffice for now, but for a giant spoiler, just do some smart googling. Word on the street is ‘Prometheus’ is an un-credited prequel to the Alien saga, taking place long before the events of the first Alien movie transpired. Anyway, for your viewing pleasure, here is the trailer whose score is oddly reminiscent of ‘Inception,’ full of booming noises and and shouting.

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