Vizio to take on Laptop & PC Desktop Market

CES 2012 is just about to kick off and along with the slew of preview announcements comes details of Vizio and their range of laptop and desktop PCs. They certainly do look superb. They includes 24-inch & 27-inch all-in-one desktop PC's and some ultra thin laptops that will certainly take on the likes of the MacBook Air when it domes to design. Check out the superb article & gallery pics over on Engadget here. [source: Engadget]

Chris Pirillo from Lockergnome Q&A

Awesome Q&A session with someone with whom I share my passion for all things Lego... Chris Pirillo from Lockergnome.


You can find Chris all over the internet... including
http://www.youtube.com/lockergnome/
http://www.lockergnome.com/

Other useful links
My 2nd Channel http://www.youtube.com/dailytechtv

Charity Fundraiser for The Salvation Army

In the run up to Christmas I always find myself looking at the fact that there are so many others more unfortunate than myself. Exploring these feelings is not always easy, but over the past few days I have realised that I could help by putting together a little charity idea.

You have seen some of my chinnanigans on The Geekanoids Channel, yes I am talking about Mario and the more recent Apple Fanboy Christmas Tree. Well, I have come up with an idea to help raise funds for The Salvation Army. More specifically, they help a lot of people during the cold winter months, with hot food, clothing and advice, to keep those struggling safe over this testing time of year. Whilst many of us are in the warm, eating turkey wiith the family, many struggle, are lonely and need a helping hand.

So, what I plan to do… during the second week of December, I will be getting my hair dyed and cut for charity. Of course the hair cut is nothing spectacular, but colouring my hair does freak me out quite a bit. That said, if I can raise some useful funds to go towards hot meals and other things, then great. I will share the results with you all in a video.

How you can help is by clicking the button and donating any amount you can afford. You can make your donation with a debit or credit card, or direct from a PayPal account. I will keep you updated how things progress through the website.

From their website… "The Salvation Army is a worldwide Christian church and registered charity, working in 124 countries, demonstrating Christian principles through practical support; offering unconditional friendship, and very practical help to people of all ages, backgrounds and needs."

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ACME Digital Media Centre Offers HD Goodness

Interactive Ideas, one of the UK’s top, value-added software and peripherals distributor in partnership with leading PC, Office and Gaming producer Acme, today announced the launch of their Digital Media Centre.
If your lifestyle is active and you are interested not only in the news but also in its presentation and love to watch good movies or YouTube clips while sitting comfortably on your couch... then the ACME Digital Media Centre is a must-have item!
Now you can have a very functional TV add-on which supports Wi-Fi or LAN internet connection and will satisfy all your entertainment needs. Just imagine sitting with a warm cup of coffee in the morning and reading the RSS subscriptions of your favourite blogs, news, and weather forecast websites. Starting a new day with a good breakfast is not enough, knowing the latest news is equally important.
The other features of the ACME Digital Media Centre will make your leisure time much more fun. Forget about all your troubles and have a rest with e-radio or YouTube.
Expecting guests on the weekend? You'd better get some HD movies ready! The ACME Digital Media Centre DP-02 supports 1080p movies. Great time with friends guaranteed. Download the movies via a Bit torrent client or use a portable hard drive or a SD card (there’s a special slot for it). 
Want to help your friends find the perfect way home? Just turn on your ACME Digital Media Centre and show them the route on Google Maps.
Forget the inconvenience of using several devices. Now you can have everything at once! The ACME Digital Media Centre DP-02 is made to work for you!
 
The ACME Digital Media Centre is distributed in the UK by Interactive Ideas and is available for MSRP £207.99 inc from Amazon.

Ask WT1: Best Vlogging Camera? (Ft. TysiPhoneHelp)

I just love this guy, to be honest only started watching a regularly a couple of weeks ago. Lamarr is just so so funny. In this video he discusses Apple, iPhone 5 rumors, typing up tangled cords, & advice on the best vlogging camera!

Dyson Hot™ fan heater warms up every part of the room – fast

Conventional heaters have limited settings; like a watched pot that never boils, they can’t always heat a whole room quickly. And central heating is sometimes wasted on the whole house. Engineered to heat the room, Dyson Hot™ fan heater is the fastest to heat the room evenly.

Dyson Hot™ fan heater can be set between 1 and 37 degrees celsius to heat a room. When it hits the desired temperature, it monitors the room temperature by measuring surrounding air. If a drop is detected, the heater turns back on to maintain the set temperature. 

James Dyson says: 

“Other fan heaters rely on inefficient motors or dust friendly grills. As the heat rises you’re left with a partially heated room and a worrying burning smell. Dyson engineers have developed a heater that produces no smell and heats the whole room”.

It took a team of 22 engineers - including experts in thermo dynamics and fluid mechanics - over three years researching, developing and testing Dyson’s patented Air Multiplier™ technology for its application in a heater. 

How it works: Using patented Air Multiplier™ technology, air is drawn in through a mixed flow impeller, a combination of the technologies used in turbochargers and jet engines. It is then accelerated through a 2.5mm aperture (the thickness of a £2 coin) set within the loop amplifier.  This creates a jet of hot air which passes over an airfoil-shaped ramp channelling its direction.  Surrounding air is drawn into the airflow, amplifying it 6 times in a process known as inducement and entrainment.  

 

Safety: Low surface temperatures throughout and no visible heating elements. And if tipped over, the machine has been engineered to automatically cut out. 

Remote Control: Turning the Dyson Hot™ fan heater on and off, adjusting temperature, airflow rate and controlling oscillation can be done easily from across a room.  The remote control is curved and magnetised to store neatly on top of the machine. 

Precision: Dyson Hot™ fan heater has temperature controls and an intelligent thermostat. Variable airflow and oscillation is controlled either by remote or on the front of the machine. 

Cooling fan: Unlike conventional heaters it has a dual-mode function as a cooling fan. In keeping with Dyson’s Air Multiplier™ range it couples high airflow and velocity.

Come & Visit The London International Technology Show

The London International Technology Show (LITS) is a fantastic new consumer event taking place at London's ExCel centre on the 21st - 23rd October 2011. Be sure to visit, Geekanoids will be roaming the show floor and it would be great to say hello.

LITS is only 6-weeks away and there’s a fantastic buzz building amongst all you tech lovers. With a number of new features, exhibitors and speakers confirmed, the show is looking set to be the technology event of 2011. 

Whether you’re into gaming, over-clocking or just want the opportunity to touch, try and buy the latest technology then you need to be at LITS. At the show you'll be able to get an exclusive preview of Intel’s brand new wonderchip, showcased in one of the most awesome computer chassis ever made. 

Another exclusive is the first demonstration in the UK of Berkeley Biotics’ eLEGS. A wearable exoskeleton robot that will give wheelchair users the chance to stand and walk again. You will not believe your eyes! 

For a touch of nostalgia you’ll be able to play all the retro games in the ‘Penny Arcade’ and see the evolution of Mac in the ‘Mac Hall of Fame’.

The main stage will feature the hottest ‘Android v Apple’ debate, illustrative designer Von Glitschkawill be there to demonstrate how to fully explore your creative powers, iGizmo magazine will be showcasing it’s ‘Top 10 Products’, plus much, much more… 

If that wasn’t enough then you’ll be able to experience the latest products on the market, take advantage of some serious bargains (just in time for Christmas), get advice from the experts from the UK’s leading technology magazines and celebrate all that’s great in technology.

With more and more new features, exhibitors and speakers confirming daily, LITS is looking set to be the technology event of 2011.

Highlights:
• EXCLUSIVE OFFERS - with Christmas around the corner you'll be able to take advantage of some serious offers on the latest kit.

• GAMING ZONE - test your shoot 'em up and driving skills in a huge LAN gaming area, courtesy of Heaven Media.

• ULTIMATE HOME CINEMA - experience the best home entertainment kit on the planet in our purpose built home cinema.

• NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES - see loads of stuff that's never been seen before…

• STAGE PRESENTATIONS - enjoy heated debates, expert advice and exclusive product demonstrations.

A message from Paul Hunter, Head of HP PSG UK and Ireland

There’s no denying that it’s been a strange week at HP. I’ve spent 16 years with HP in the UK and I certainly can’t remember a time like it. But change happens, and I fundamentally believe that HP and PSG are stronger following the announcements surrounding webOS and PSG.
 
I’d like to firstly clear up any misunderstanding that has arisen from the earnings announcement around the future of the Personal Systems Group. There have been a number of incorrect stories saying that HP is quitting the PC business.
 
Let me be absolutely clear in saying that at no stage has HP said it is quitting the PC business. Three options are being investigated, and whether the company is spun off, sold or kept in the HP portfolio, the team in the UK remains committed to creating and supporting great products and services.
 
I’d also like to reaffirm our commitment to our UK customers regarding both PC products and those that bought webOS devices. HP is the world’s largest PC manufacturer. We are the number one PC manufacturer in UK and Ireland. HP PSG UK is only going in one direction, forwards and that means customers can have confidence that existing HP products will be supported under the terms of their warranties as will any future purchases. Likewise, all webOS products will be supported and HP fully intends to support the future development of the webOS platform, though again how that will be managed is still under discussion.
 
Obviously the announcement has raised a number of questions outside those mentioned above. We are still working through some of these, but I wanted to try and address as many as I could.
 
Regarding PSG activity in the UK, it’s very much business as usual. Actually, it’s more than business as usual. PSG is a $40B annual business. We operate in 170 countries and have more than 180,000 channel partners. Whatever the future strategy, we have a mission and responsibility to all of our employees, customers and partners to continue to deliver fantastic products. To that end, you will see a ramping up of marketing and advertising activity in the UK as we look to raise awareness of our great products ranges like ENVY and TouchSmart for consumer and Elite and ProBooks for business users.
 
Another obvious question is why has HP decided to stop supporting webOS hardware devices. Due to market dynamics, significant competition and a rapidly changing environment, continuing to execute our former device approach was not in the best interest of HP and HP shareholders. HP is fully committed to the ongoing support and service of customers who purchased webOS devices.
 
I know that questions will remain, and I will do my very best to answer these as and when they arise. I apologize that we have been slow to answer some of the questions around webOS. The sheer scale of interest in the discounted products took us a little by surprise. We are now working on ensuring everyone that owns a webOS device has a positive experience.
 
And that is my focus now; to ensure each and every interaction with the PSG UK business, be that from a customer, reseller, partner or journalist is a positive one. These are changing but exciting times. My UK team and I are fully committed to leading this world class business to a new and prosperous future.
 
Very best regards
 
Paul Hunter on behalf of the UK and Ireland PSG management team

Enjoying Gambling Games on Your Tablet

One of the reasons that tablets of all types are growing in popularity by leaps and bounds is the games available, with a ton of different genres and options available. From strategy games to first person shooters to casino games such as slots, there’s a little something for everyone when it comes to tablet games. If you have a little gamble in you (or take frequent trips to Vegas or Atlantic City) you’re especially in luck, as poker and casino games are some of the most popular for both tablets and smartphones.
Poker apps were some of the first available for both the iPhone and the iPad, as millions of existing poker fans around the world made it an easy choice for Apple to develop its own Apple Texas Hold’em app. You’ll have various options when it comes to tablet PC software to play poker, including ones that pit you against computer opponents as well as others such as Zynga Poker that let you take a seat at the poker tables with other players from around the world. Most apps only let you compete for play chips but a few apps are available in certain countries that let tablet owners play for real money at poker and casino sites.
More and more online casino and poker operators are developing apps for tablets and smartphones, as mobile gaming has become of the fastest growing segments of many online gambling firms. That’s good news for tablet owners who like to place a wager here and there, as more and more options should become available in coming months, especially if Apple and Google continue to allow more gambling apps in their respective app stores.