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• IFTTT Now Available In The Google Play Store
• Hive Thermostat Update Enables Location Based Features
• PiPhone, Raspberry Pi-based DIY Smartphone (video)
• Warhammer 40k Storm Of Vengeance Launches On Android (video)
• HTC Desire 601 Gets Android 4.4 KitKat With Sense 5.5
• Google’s Vic Gundotra Departs, Will Be Succeeded by Dave Besbris
• Rufus Cuff Smartwatch Passes Indiegogo Pledge Goal (video)
• More Leaked Screenshots of the Redesigned Android Dialer App Surface
• DICE Upgrades Its Game Servers To Correct Battlefield 4 Rubber-Banding Issues
• Netflix Finally Available On Three US Cable Provides Via Tivo
• GoPiGo Raspberry Pi Robot Kit (video)
• How A 4.7-inch iPhone 6 Will Stack Up Against Other Android Devices
• Mirobot Wireless Robot Kit For Children Unveiled (video)
• Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 Users Experiencing Camera Issues
• Samsung Galaxy Note II Getting Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update
• Microsoft Surface Mini Tablet Spotted On Amazon Product Listings
• Divinity Original Sin Release Date Announced As June 20th 2014
• NFC Oppo Camera Attachment With 10x Optical Zoom Lens Unveiled
• Rabbit Proto 3D Printer Add-On Enables You To Add Conductive Traces To Your Projects (video)
• New Samsung Galaxy S5 Advert Released Demonstrating Water Resistance
• Unreal Engine 4.1 Update Arrives On Xbox One And PlayStation 4
• Apple iPhone 6 Leaked Case Hands On (video)
• Crystal Edition Samsung Galaxy S5 Launching In May (video)
• EE 4G LTE Is Now Available in 200 Towns Throughout The UK
• QiPack Ultra-Thin Wireless Portable Charger (video)
• Evolve Interactive Trailer Released From The Makers Of Left 4 Dead (video)
• Jumpr charges your phone and jumpstarts your car
• Lenovo Yoga 10 HD+ Android Tablet Now Available For $369
• Amazon is testing its own delivery service
• Virtuix Virtual Reality Treadmill Receives £3 Million In Funding

IFTTT Now Available In The Google Play Store Posted: 25 Apr 2014 10:57 AM PDT IFTTT is one of my favorite online services. The service lets users create recipes and automate a lot of tasks, for example, send a tweet when a new blog post is published on Geeky Gadgets, etc. It’s been a few months since the service released a dedicated app for iPhone users, and now, the app […] (Read more...) The post IFTTT Now Available In The Google Play Store (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Hive Thermostat Update Enables Location Based Features Posted: 25 Apr 2014 08:31 AM PDT British Gas has rolled out a new update to its Hive Thermostat app for users to enjoy today that adds geolocation to provide extra features and management of your home heating and hot water supply. The recently launched Hive thermostat is now in an estimated 75,000 UK homes and is in direct competition with Google’s […] (Read more...) The post Hive Thermostat Update Enables Location Based Features (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

PiPhone, Raspberry Pi-based DIY Smartphone (video) Posted: 25 Apr 2014 08:08 AM PDT If you fancy building your very own smartphone using the Raspberry Pi mini PC, David Hunt has created a working smartphone using the popular $35 Raspberry Pi mini computer together with a few other components. The smartphone based on the Raspberry Pi development board is equipped with a full touchscreen display thanks to the addition […] (Read more...) The post PiPhone, Raspberry Pi-based DIY Smartphone (video) (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Warhammer 40k Storm Of Vengeance Launches On Android (video) Posted: 25 Apr 2014 07:58 AM PDT Warhammer 40k fans who also own Android devices are sure to be pleased to know that a new game has arrived at the Google Play Store in the form of the new Warhammer 40k: Storm of Vengeance. Warhammer 40k: Storm of Vengeance provides players to take on the role of Ork Waaagh or Dark Angel […] (Read more...) The post Warhammer 40k Storm Of Vengeance Launches On Android (video) (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

HTC Desire 601 Gets Android 4.4 KitKat With Sense 5.5 Posted: 25 Apr 2014 07:38 AM PDT If you’re based in Singapore and rocking the HTC Desire 601, there’s a great news for you. HTC Singapore announced via Facebook that Android 4.4 KitKat with Sense 5.5 is rolling out for the handset in the region. This should come as a good news for all those with the mid-range HTC Desire 601. The […] (Read more...) The post HTC Desire 601 Gets Android 4.4 KitKat With Sense 5.5 (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Google’s Vic Gundotra Departs, Will Be Succeeded by Dave Besbris Posted: 25 Apr 2014 06:21 AM PDT Vic Gundotra, the guy who spent 8 years of his life at Google, and was the leading guy at Google+, has announced about his departure from the company via Google+. He will be succeeded by the Vice President of Engineering for Google+ Dave Besbris. He didn’t mention about his future plans, or information about his […] (Read more...) The post Google’s Vic Gundotra Departs, Will Be Succeeded by Dave Besbris (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Rufus Cuff Smartwatch Passes Indiegogo Pledge Goal (video) Posted: 25 Apr 2014 06:10 AM PDT If you have backed the Rufus Cuff smartwatch which is currently over on the Indiegogo website you will be pleased to know that it is now past its $200,000 crowd funding pledge goal and will make the jump into production. The Rufus Cuff smartwatch this very much larger than any other smart watch currently on […] (Read more...) The post Rufus Cuff Smartwatch Passes Indiegogo Pledge Goal (video) (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

More Leaked Screenshots of the Redesigned Android Dialer App Surface Posted: 25 Apr 2014 05:56 AM PDT Not too long ago, Google inadvertently revealed the look of the redesigned Dialer app on Android while resolving an issue faced by a user. Since then, it has became the talk of the town. Recently, another image of the redesigned dialer app popped up on XDA Forums, showing another aspect of the redesigned dialer app […] (Read more...) The post More Leaked Screenshots of the Redesigned Android Dialer App Surface (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

DICE Upgrades Its Game Servers To Correct Battlefield 4 Rubber-Banding Issues Posted: 25 Apr 2014 05:54 AM PDT Gamers who have played Battlefield 4 are sure to be experienced the rubber banding issues that have affected the first-person shooter (FPS) video game since its launch. This week DICE has announced that it will be upgrading its hardware to correct the issues that players have been experiencing which is particularly noticeable during 64 player […] (Read more...) The post DICE Upgrades Its Game Servers To Correct Battlefield 4 Rubber-Banding Issues (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Netflix Finally Available On Three US Cable Provides Via Tivo Posted: 25 Apr 2014 05:46 AM PDT Netflix has today announced that it will finally be available in the US on three cable companies : Atlantic Broadband, Grande Communications and RCN. The new Netflix cable service will be available to subscribers through their TiVo DVR from April 28, 2014, but don’t forget you will also require a Netflix subscription on top of […] (Read more...) The post Netflix Finally Available On Three US Cable Provides Via Tivo (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

GoPiGo Raspberry Pi Robot Kit (video) Posted: 25 Apr 2014 05:33 AM PDT Makers and developers that enjoy building projects using the Raspberry Pi mini PC might be interested in a new Raspberry Pi powered robot called the GoPiGo. The GoPiGo is a complete robot package for the $35 Raspberry Pi mini computer and comes supplied with everything you need to get your Raspberry Pi transformed into a […] (Read more...) The post GoPiGo Raspberry Pi Robot Kit (video) (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

How A 4.7-inch iPhone 6 Will Stack Up Against Other Android Devices Posted: 25 Apr 2014 05:31 AM PDT The number of rumors about the upcoming iPhone 6 are gaining pace. We’ve seen several rumors in the past few weeks, hinting about its launch or the set of features it will come with, as well as a few concept images of the device. Recently, a Macrumors forum member posted some concept images of the […] (Read more...) The post How A 4.7-inch iPhone 6 Will Stack Up Against Other Android Devices (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Mirobot Wireless Robot Kit For Children Unveiled (video) Posted: 25 Apr 2014 05:15 AM PDT Anyone looking to get children interested in robotics might be interested in a new project which is launched over on the Kickstarter crowd funding website for the Mirobot Wireless Robot Kit which has been specifically designed with children in mind. Mirobot has been designed to provide an open source and fun to build DIY Wi-Fi […] (Read more...) The post Mirobot Wireless Robot Kit For Children Unveiled (video) (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 Users Experiencing Camera Issues Posted: 25 Apr 2014 05:05 AM PDT There’s no such thing as a perfect smartphone. Every smartphone has its drawbacks, and there are chances user may come across problems with the handsets. Samsung Galaxy S5 is no different. Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 users are experiencing camera-related issues where it simply stops working after a few days. Reports suggest that the camera works […] (Read more...) The post Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 Users Experiencing Camera Issues (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Samsung Galaxy Note II Getting Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update Posted: 25 Apr 2014 04:49 AM PDT The moment is finally here for the Samsung Galaxy Note II owners. After months of waiting, the Korean OEM has started rolling out the much awaited Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the handset. The update is rolling out for the international version of the handset with a model number N7100, and bumps the build version […] (Read more...) The post Samsung Galaxy Note II Getting Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Microsoft Surface Mini Tablet Spotted On Amazon Product Listings Posted: 25 Apr 2014 04:43 AM PDT The as yet unannounced Microsoft Surface Mini tablet has this week appeared in a number of product listings on the Amazon website. Indicating that Microsoft may be preparing to launch the rumoured Microsoft Surface Mini tablet very shortly. Listings for the actual device are still not available but a couple of Microsoft Surface Mini tablet […] (Read more...) The post Microsoft Surface Mini Tablet Spotted On Amazon Product Listings (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Divinity Original Sin Release Date Announced As June 20th 2014 Posted: 25 Apr 2014 04:32 AM PDT Kickstarter backers who placed for the Divinity Original Sin game and have been patiently waiting for the game to officially launch will be pleased to know that this week the development team at Larian Studios has revealed the official release date of their turn-based PC RPG, Divinity: Original Sin will now be June 20th 2014. […] (Read more...) The post Divinity Original Sin Release Date Announced As June 20th 2014 (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

NFC Oppo Camera Attachment With 10x Optical Zoom Lens Unveiled Posted: 25 Apr 2014 04:07 AM PDT In a similar vein to that created by Sony with their QX10 And QX100 camera lenses attachments, the highly anticipated and rumoured Oppo lens attachment has been unveiled this week over on the Weibo website. The Oppo lens attachment includes NFC support and is equipped with a 10x optical zoom lens. However exact specifications for […] (Read more...) The post NFC Oppo Camera Attachment With 10x Optical Zoom Lens Unveiled (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Rabbit Proto 3D Printer Add-On Enables You To Add Conductive Traces To Your Projects (video) Posted: 25 Apr 2014 03:53 AM PDT A group of 3D printing enthusiasts from Stanford University with a passion for building the next generation of 3D printers, have created new solution for those of you that would like to create 3D printed objects with integrated electronics. Rabbit Proto is a print head add-on that easily plugs into your 3D printer, enabling it […] (Read more...) The post Rabbit Proto 3D Printer Add-On Enables You To Add Conductive Traces To Your Projects (video) (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

New Samsung Galaxy S5 Advert Released Demonstrating Water Resistance Posted: 25 Apr 2014 03:44 AM PDT Samsung has released a new advert for their flagship smartphone the Samsung Galaxy S5 which focuses on the smartphones camera features as well as its innovative heart rate monitor and water resistance. As well as explaining a number of unique features of the new Samsung Galaxy S5, Samsung can’t resist having another pop at Apple’s […] (Read more...) The post New Samsung Galaxy S5 Advert Released Demonstrating Water Resistance (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Unreal Engine 4.1 Update Arrives On Xbox One And PlayStation 4 Posted: 25 Apr 2014 03:36 AM PDT Epic games have today announced the release of a new update for their Unreal Engine in the form of the new Unreal Engine 4.1 which is the first major update to the Unreal Engine 4 and brings official support for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, SteamOS and Linux. With the release of Unreal Engine 4.1, all […] (Read more...) The post Unreal Engine 4.1 Update Arrives On Xbox One And PlayStation 4 (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Apple iPhone 6 Leaked Case Hands On (video) Posted: 25 Apr 2014 03:07 AM PDT Following on from the leaked of an alleged iPhone 6 case Lewis Hilsenteger of Unbox Therapy has been able to get his hands on one of the products and has compared it with a variety of the latest smartphones including Apple's iPhone 5S, Google's Nexus 5 and Samsung's Galaxy Note 3 phablet. As you can see […] (Read more...) The post Apple iPhone 6 Leaked Case Hands On (video) (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Crystal Edition Samsung Galaxy S5 Launching In May (video) Posted: 25 Apr 2014 02:16 AM PDT Samsung has today announced that their new extra bling smartphone in the form of the Crystal Edition Samsung Galaxy S5 will be available to purchase next month in Korea. Samsung has also released a teaser video providing a 13 second clip of what you can expect the new Crystal Edition Samsung Galaxy S5 to look […] (Read more...) The post Crystal Edition Samsung Galaxy S5 Launching In May (video) (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

EE 4G LTE Is Now Available in 200 Towns Throughout The UK Posted: 25 Apr 2014 02:06 AM PDT Mobile provider EE in the UK has this week announced that they have rollout of 4G LTE across the UK to its 200th town, providing 4G users with a coverage across the UK of 72 percent. The latest town to be added to the ever growing list is Rhyl in Wales, together with 12 other […] (Read more...) The post EE 4G LTE Is Now Available in 200 Towns Throughout The UK (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

QiPack Ultra-Thin Wireless Portable Charger (video) Posted: 25 Apr 2014 01:52 AM PDT Anyone in the market for a portable, thin and lightweight wireless charger to keep their smartphone and mobile devices charged whilst away from the grid, might be interested in the new QiPack device which has this week launched on the Kickstarter crowd funding website. QiPack has been designed to provide owners with a universal mobile […] (Read more...) The post QiPack Ultra-Thin Wireless Portable Charger (video) (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Evolve Interactive Trailer Released From The Makers Of Left 4 Dead (video) Posted: 25 Apr 2014 01:38 AM PDT Turtle Rock Studios the development team behind the popular Left for Dead game have this week released a new interactive trailer for the latest upcoming game Evolve. The new Evolved trailer offers a good insight into what you can expect from the game and follows four players as they stalk and battle it out with […] (Read more...) The post Evolve Interactive Trailer Released From The Makers Of Left 4 Dead (video) (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Jumpr charges your phone and jumpstarts your car Posted: 25 Apr 2014 01:29 AM PDT If you have ever had a dead battery in your vehicle, it is a real pain in the butt. Well, the Jumpr from JunoPower could help to save you from a dead battery. This portable battery can jump start your car and power your smartphone. It is a real powerhouse. Sure there are other options […] (Read more...) The post Jumpr charges your phone and jumpstarts your car (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Lenovo Yoga 10 HD+ Android Tablet Now Available For $369 Posted: 25 Apr 2014 01:26 AM PDT Lenovo has today announced the availability of its new Lenovo Yoga 10 HD+ Android tablet which is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad core 1.6GHz APQ8028 and a 9000mAh Li-ion battery that allows it to be used for up to 18 hours on a single charge. The latest Android tablet from Lenovo is now available […] (Read more...) The post Lenovo Yoga 10 HD+ Android Tablet Now Available For $369 (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Amazon is testing its own delivery service Posted: 25 Apr 2014 12:16 AM PDT We may be headed for a future where Amazon trucks share the road with USPS and UPS delivery trucks. Your Amazon packages could arrive at your door in an Amazon-branded delivery truck. That is, if all goes well with a test that the company is carrying out in select cities, which will address shipping delays […] (Read more...) The post Amazon is testing its own delivery service (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Virtuix Virtual Reality Treadmill Receives £3 Million In Funding Posted: 24 Apr 2014 09:02 AM PDT Virtuix the omnidirectional virtual reality treadmill which launched back on Kickstarter in June 2013 raising $1.1 million from 3,000 backers, has just secured $3 million more in its first institutional financing round. In a similar way to the virtual reality Oculus Rift headset the Virtuix Omni treadmill has been designed to help immerse people in […] (Read more...) The post Virtuix Virtual Reality Treadmill Receives £3 Million In Funding (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

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