MSI unveils new CR41 notebook

MSI’s new CR41 notebook is a freshly announced 14-inch multimedia “mobile companion,”. It sports a 1,366 x 768 HD display, dedicated HM76 graphics chipset, your choice of Intel’s third-generation Core i processors and comes in several storage configurations: 500 GB, 640GB or 720GB.

Google Earth 7.0 For iOS Released

Google has released a new version of their Google Earth app for Apple’s iOS, the latest version is Google Earth 7.0 and it is compatible with the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch running iOS 4.3 and above.

The Dark Knight Rises watch by Jaeger-LeCoultre

Jaeger-LeCoultre watches have had some screen time as part of Bruce Wayne’s wardrobe in several Batman films through the years. It’s a bit of a tradition. And now, to honor the release of The Dark Knight Rises, Jaeger-LeCoultre has come up with this tribute Reverso chronograph. It looks stunning. I want one.

BlackBerry 10 To Come With Photo Editing Apps (Video)

RIM are expected to launch BlackBerry 10 in the first quarter of 2013, the other day we saw a video of RIM’s new voice activated virtual assistant in BlackBerry 10, and now we have some more details on other new features that will be available in the OS.

Sony Xperia Mint Android Smartphone Leaked

It looks like one of the new devices that Sony will announce at IFA is the new Sony Xperia Mint, the device has been leaked and reviewed by the guys over at Mobile Review.

Gresso Cruiser Air Black will cost you $1,700

How much are you willing to spend on a new phone? Would you want to spend $1,700 for the Gresso Cruiser Air Black? This exclusive luxury handset from Gresso will take all of your money and not offer much underneath the hood.

International Galaxy S III Update Removes Local Search

Samsung recently released a software update for the US version of their Galaxy S III handset, the update removed universal search from the device, and not it is the turn of the international version of the device.

Antique Copper iPad stand looks great, costs $499

iPad stands come in all shapes and sizes. You certainly have your choice of any kind of stand that you want. Maybe you want something classy though. Elegant. Striped Sail might have just what you are looking for.

New Crysis 3 screenshots

Many of us are eagerly waiting for Crysis 3 and I have some good news for you on that front. Here are some newly leaked screenshots of the game. They look amazing. If these shots are anything to go by, this is going to be worth the wait.

Huawei Ascend P1 Up For Pre-order In The UK

We recently heard that the new Huawei Ascend P1 would launch in the UK in August, and now the guys over at Clove have put up a SIM free version of the device for pre-order.

T-Mobile Galaxy Note Listed As Coming Soon

It looks like we could be getting closer to the release of the Samsung Galaxy Note on T-Mobile, the device was officially announced recently, at the time it was announced T-Mobile said it would be available in the coming weeks.

Google Releases Nexus 7 ‘Getting Started’ Videos

Google’s new Android tablet, the Google Nexus 7 has started shipping out to customers, and now Google has released a new ‘getting started’ video for their new Android 4.1 tablet, which you can see below.

Samsung Galaxy S III is the ultimate hotel accessory

In preparation for the Olympics, Samsung has turned the Galaxy S III into a really amazing hotel accessory. If you are lucky enough to stay in one of the 40 rooms in London’s Stratford Holiday Inn that they have equipped to use the smartphone, you will be one happy camper.

Nintendo Q1 results: Wii sales cut in half since 2011, 3DS sales more than double

Nintendo’s results for Q1 of 2012 show growth in profit for the company. Gross profit was 24.9 billion yen. That’s over double last year’s Q1. Operating income is negative, however is reduced since last quarter’s statement, which is probably due to very good 3DS sales.

Star Wars: The Old Republic going free-to-play?

There were some rumors back in June that according to Star Wars: The Old Republic’s lead designer, they were considering the free-to-play model. This would let gamers play the game for free without subscription fees. In this model developers make money by selling perks, items, gold and other in game goodies for cash. At the time, the developers were only considering the model.

Pebble Smartwatch Shipping Delayed

Some of our readers will remember the Pebble Smart watch that we featured on the site a while back, the device managed to raise over $10 million in Kickstarter and was originally scheduled to start shipping in September.

Google Nexus Q Now In Stock At Google Play Store

When Google announced their new Nexus 7 tablet, they also announced the Google Nexus Q, which is a new Android powered media streaming player and the device is now in stock in the Google Play Store for $299.99.

Fujifilm FinePix F800 EXR Compact Camera Announced

Fujifilm has announced its latest compact camera, the FinePix F800 EXR, and it features a 16 megapixel EXR-CMOS sensor with a 25-500mm zoom and a ISO range up to 12,800.

Olympic Venues In The UK Ban WiFi Hotspots

The Olympics will kick off here in the UK this weekend, with the opening ceremony taking place this Friday, and now the London Olympics Committee has decided that it would be a good idea to ban WiFi hotspot at the Olympic venues.

OS X Mountain Lion Now Available To Download

Apple had today released the latest version of their Mac OS, OS X Lion and it is now available to download from the Mac App Store, and it is available for $19.99 or £13.99.

Nokia Finalizes Scalado Imaging Technology Acquisition

Back in June we heard that Nokia was acquiring imaging technology firm Scalado, a company which develops a a range of imaging applications for mobile devices.

Apple Wins European Ban On Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7

More bad news for Samsung this morning, as Apple has won a European ban on Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android tablet in a German court, and the ban apparently applies to the whole of Europe and not just Germany.

Huawei Fusion 2 Appears At The FCC

It looks like there is another Android smartphone from Huawei headed to US mobile carrier AT&T as the guys over at Phonescoop have discovered a yet to be announced Huawei device for AT&T at the FCC.

Vizio Co-Star Google TV Goes Up For Pre-order, Lands August 14th

Some of our readers will remember the Vizio Co-Star Google TV set top box that was announced last month, the device is now up for pre-order for $99.99 and it will start shipping on the 14th of August.

Toshiba Regza T-02D Android 4.0 ICS Smartphone Launched In Japan

Toshiba has launched their latest Android smartphone in Japan, the Toshiba Regza T-02D which comes with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and features a 4.3 inch AMOLED Plus touchscreen display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.

Lenovo IdeaTab S2110 goes on sale

Lenovo’s 10-inch IdeaTab S2 was one of the stars of CES. Aside from that, the Android 4.0 tablet hasn’t gotten much attention. Now it is available to buy as the S2110. The 10.1-inch tablet sports an optional keyboard dock, which delivers a trackpad, an SD slot, USB and 10 extra hours of battery life.

2012 iPod Touch To Feature 4 Inch Display (Rumor)

We have been hearing quite a lot about Apple’s new iPhone 5 over the last few months, the main rumor is that the iPhone 5 will feature a 4 inch touchscreen display.

Samsung Galaxy S III To Get Android 4.1 Jelly Bean In August

We heard recently that Samsung were testing out the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for their new flagship Android smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S III, and now according to a recent report by Sammobile, Samsung are in the final testing stages of the update.

The Concrete Watch By Dzmitry Samal

We have featured quite a few different watches here at Geeky Gadgets, although these new ones by designer Dzmitry Samal might be the most durable we have feature yet as they are actually made from concrete.

The Best Gaming Graphics Cards: 1920x1200 & 2560x1600

A powerful graphics card is likely the most expensive component in your PC if you're a gamer, but with all current and past-gen GPUs available in the range of $100 to $500, it can be tough to pick the right solution for your needs.

Windows 8: How to Bypass Metro and Boot Directly to the Desktop Interface

The Windows 8 Consumer Preview for a few months and although I'm okay with Metro replacing the Start Menu, I hate seeing the new interface by default every time I reboot. When Windows 7 starts, you hit a login screen (assuming it's enabled) and then you're brought straight to the desktop.

Apple MacBook Air 13" Mid-2012 Review

Analysts and users alike are still talking about the new MacBook Pro with Retina display that was introduced last month during Apple’s keynote at the annual WWDC, but that wasn’t the only new system that Cupertino ousted at the event. As most expected, the standard MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air were refreshed for 2012, the latter of which we will be looking at today.

Windows 8: Why the Start Menu's Absence is Irrelevant

Although every product deserves healthy criticism, many opinions of Windows 8 seem to be based on misconceptions, especially when it comes to the viability of Metro as a Start menu replacement.

Laptop Buying Guide - TechDigg

We’re finally starting to see some action in the laptop market after a few stagnant months as manufacturers awaited the latest hardware to become available. 

"How would you change the Mad Catz MLG Pro for PS3?"

Mad Catz' MLG Pro Circuit controller is aimed squarely at those who play games professionally -- or would like to. 

"Financial Times: Nokia mulling revenue split with carriers for Windows Phone 8"

The Financial Times has reported that Nokia is in "exploratory" talks with several European carriers to share revenue for its upcoming Windows Phone 8 handsets in exchange for dedicated support. 

"Kyocera Rise linked to Sprint and Virgin Mobile in leak, clue vanishes in a hot minute"

Kyocera has already committed to launching the Hydro with Boost Mobile next month, but the Rise is still the bridesmaid, and not a bride -- at least, not until a blink-and-you'll-miss-it leak that emerged this weekend. 

"Nintendo 3DS XL sports less reflective screen than its predecessor, improved parallax effect"

Supersized screens may be the centerpiece of Nintendo's 3DS XL, but a new Iwata Asks interview reveals that its top display packs some new anti-glare tech too. 

"Canon EOS M video shows off touchscreen UI, accessories, color variants (updated: link to sample images)"

Welcome to the land of good complexions, whiny mopeds and surprisingly early Canon hands-on videos. While most English-speaking journos have only been given the briefest glimpse of the new $800 mirrorless EOS M, Italian site PMStudioNews has posted a full hands-on video to YouTube. 

"Next-generation Xiaomi Phone rumored to house quad-core processor, 720p display"

Following last year's launch of its potent, price-savvy Android smartphone, Xiaomi is already purportedly crafting its even more powerful successor. 

"Yahoo shows off Beyond Gold Olympics app for its connected HDTVs"

While NBC has already shown off its official Olympics apps for mobile devices, Yahoo is readying an onscreen companion app for connected TVs built on its widgets. 

"Visualized: Samsung Galaxy S III blasted with X-ray, doesn't gain superpowers"

Tearing down a gadget normally presents a Catch-22 of having to destroy what you love to see how it works. 

"Tablet buyer's guide: summer 2012 edition"

Time flies, doesn't it? It seems like only yesterday that we were just putting the final touches on our spring tablet buyer's guide, and here we are, updating it for a new season. 

This time, the sun is out and the trousers are getting shorter, which can mean only one thing -- yep, it's the summer edition! Even if the weather isn't so lovely where you are, or you're still wearing long pants, there should be something in here to tickle your technical fancy. 

Not least because we've seen at least one major player enter the foray, along with some other strong contenders. So, how has that changed the line up? Head on past the break to find out, but before you dive in to the cool refreshing water, remember you can visit our review hub all year round. Surf's up!

" Beats increases its share ownership to 75%, lets HTC keep majority stake, 'commercial exclusivity in mobile'"

 

HTC and Beats today announced a realignment of their business agreement that provides Beats with more flexibility for global expansion

"Wi-Fi Media lets your Nexus 7 play movies on any screen via HTC's Media Link HD"

 

We're rather big fans of the Nexus 7 here at Engadget HQ -- it's just hard not to like a $200 tablet with a Tegra 3 SoC and 7-inch glass-bonded IPS display running pure Jelly Bean.

"ULTIMAte hack: Nexus 7 hooks up with external USB storage, floppy drive for retro-gaming"

There's only so much kit you can cram into a sub-$200 tablet without pushing past the price ceiling.

"Huawei's MediaPad 10 teases all of its traits in soothing promo video"

Huawei's 10-inch FHD tablet has been anything but shy since its little-known early days, well before its unexpected introduction to the masses. 

"UCLA creates transparent solar cell, dreams of current generating windows"

UCLA researchers create highly transparent solar cells for windows that generate electricity

UCLA researchers have developed a new transparent solar cell that is an advance toward giving windows in homes and other buildings the ability to generate electricity while still allowing people to see outside. Their study appears in the journal ACS Nano.

"Vodafone walks us through a phone's Android 4.0 upgrade, explains our protracted thumb-twiddling"

We're used to seemingly interminable waits for phone firmware upgrades for carrier-locked phones. What is it that takes so long?