Gadget
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App of the Day: Don't Touch It
Ziggy Tek &bull Dec 16, 2011Dont Touch It is an app that allows you to protect your phones from the specific people you don't want to get their hands on your phone. By simply scanning your fingers using this app, other users will not be… Full Story »
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Intel not planning to run around and desert USB as Ivy Bridge gets 3.0 certification
Engadget &bull Dec 16, 2011
A few months back, there was some concern that Intel's Ivy Bridge chipset wouldn't come with USB 3.0 certification -- planning to push its proprietary Thunderbolt standard instead. The company acted quickly to soothe the panic of gadget fans concerned… Full Story »
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Links of the Day: California, LG Prada 3.0, iPhone
Ziggy Tek &bull Dec 15, 2011Having trouble registering? Try our non-javascript registration page. We love to hear from our users, so if you have anything you would like us to write about let us know by emailing us at tips@ziggytek.com. ZiggyTek is more than a… Full Story »
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Motorola MotoActv
Product Reviews on PC Magazine &bull Dec 15, 2011Motorola's MotoActv cleverly correlates and displays data from your workouts, such as the map of your route and your pace during each song on your playlist. Among hybrid music player-fitness tracking devices, though, it's on the pricier side. Marathon runners value their data, whether they call them "data" or not. They store maps, perhaps only mentally, but often also on websites like MapMyRun or with apps like RunKeeper. Calculations… Full Story »
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MEGATechNews Reviews the 2012 FORD Focus Titanium Edition
MEGA Tech News &bull Dec 15, 2011Remember how I did that initial review of the Ford Focus Titanium earlier this year? Remember how I posted that video of us doing the Ford Focus challenge? Well, we're back to finally wrap up that coverage with a full-blown… Full Story »
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Smart Knife
Electronics News on Business Week &bull Dec 15, 2011
The Want: A pocket-sized, multipurpose gadget for the office MacGyver, secure enough to keep important contacts and PowerPoints safe from prying eyes.The Get: The Victorinox Swiss Army Presentation Master may resemble its timeless, Boy Scout counterpart, but its components are… Full Story »
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Google is way richer than 28 poorest countries COMBINED
Ziggy Tek &bull Dec 15, 2011Even through there should be no surprise in Google being really rich, the number of countries combined together that are way poorer is still unexpected. Despite that it did make 29.3 billion revenue in 2010, from which 97% came from… Full Story »
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Skullcandy Pipe
Gadget Grid &bull Dec 15, 2011The Skullcandy Pipe is a unique way to pump your music. Place it on your desk or dresser - it's sleek and lightweight enough to place almost anywhere. This modern looking gadget will cause a lot of inquiry "What's that?".… Full Story »
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Bill Gates will not return to Microsoft as CEO
Ziggy Tek &bull Dec 15, 2011In a recent interview, Bill Gates said that he will remain part-time at Microsoft and will fully focus on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a philanthropic charitable organization that was set up in 1994. Gates has left Microsoft in… Full Story »
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Telstra offering the Samsung Galaxy Nexus today
Ziggy Tek &bull Dec 15, 2011We love to hear from our users, so if you have anything you would like us to write about let us know by emailing us at tips@ziggytek.com. ZiggyTek is more than a gadget blog - it's a gadget community. In… Full Story »
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Child's Play Charity Gala and Auction Raises $351,000; Total for Year Approaches $2 Million!
Gear Diary &bull Dec 15, 2011
The Child's Play Charity is billed as 'gamers giving back' - and year after year it shows just how generous gamers can be! According to the newest update, the Charity is closing in upon $2 million in total contributions so… Full Story »
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Grand Theft Auto III Lands on iPad and iPhone!
Gear Diary &bull Dec 15, 2011
Rockstar Games celebrates the 10th anniversary of one of the most influential games of all time. The critically acclaimed blockbuster Grand Theft Auto III comes to mobile devices, bringing to life the dark and seedy underworld of Liberty City. With… Full Story »
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R Developer GSC Gameworld ... Not Quite Dead Yet
Gear Diary &bull Dec 15, 2011
Last week news from the Ukranian news source indicated that GSC Gameworld, creater of STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl - one of the most ambitious and wide-ranging games ever made - was closing and that STALKER 2 was being scrapped. This… Full Story »
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Lowes Learns About Viral Marketing (and Not Being Bigoted) The Hard Way!
Gear Diary &bull Dec 15, 2011
Sarah and I have been watching "All-American Muslim" on TLC. It's a glimpse into what it's like to be both Muslim and American in Dearborn, Michigan. And while admittedly it's slow at times, we've really enjoyed seeing how different people approach their religion, and learning more about the different ways people practice, even within their own families. So we were very surprised when the hardware store Lowe's pulled their ad support after the "Florida Family Association" complained about the show. What Lowe's didn't realize, but should have, is that controversial decisions in 2011 don't fade quietly away. People… Full Story »
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Simplify your life with gadgets for the home
Gadgets and Tech Talk &bull Dec 15, 2011(ARA) - Nowadays, our lives are more hectic than ever. But you can pare back your to-do list with some innovative products that make household tasks a little bit easier. * Skip the morning visit to your neighborhood cafe and… Full Story »
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Secret On-Demand Music Deal Details Show Struggles for Profitability
Gear Diary &bull Dec 15, 2011
Wow just wow. We have known that the music labels and artists were skeptical of on-demand services and have made onerous demands on Spotify before allowing catalog access (and also on Apple for 'iTunes Match'). But never before have we know the details of those demands. Now we have a full report from Michael Roberston, the founder MP3.com and founder and CEO CEO of MP3tunes and DAR.fm that details all of the stuff in those contracts that should cause some serious… Full Story »
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Gadget Gift Ideas for Your HDTV and More
HD Guru &bull Dec 15, 2011Gary and I disagree about this one. He doesn't like that it's only 720p. I think it's a fantastic, easy-to-use media streamer. Stream Netflix, rent/buy movies and TV shows from iTunes, and stream music and other content from your computer.… Full Story »
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Youda Survivor iPad Game Review
Gear Diary &bull Dec 15, 2011
The trend of bringing more and more PC and Mac adventure and casual strategy games to the iPad is a great one in my opinion - they work well with the touchscreen interface, present more than a trivial experience, and are still playable in small time increments. Games like Civilization Revolution, Jack of All Tribes and Tiny Token Empires are examples of this and now we have Youda Survivor! Let's take… Full Story »
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Yo-Yo mouse charges with just a flick
Ziggy Tek &bull Dec 15, 2011Although we've seen numerous amount of round mice and yo-yo like pull string gadgets, have you ever seen these two concepts combined into one? Introducing to you the new wireless yoyo mouse! This cool concept allows you to show your… Full Story »
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Virtual City Playground Gets Huge Winter Update for All, Lands on Mac for FREE!
Gear Diary &bull Dec 15, 2011
Through January 2, 2012, players will be able to "switch on" winter in their dream cities, decorate buildings for the holiday season and build Santa's residence. What's new in the update: UPDATE YOUR CITY! New city decorations and a new entertainment building. NEW DECORATIONS! NEW QUESTS! Here are some new ones to fill while sitting by the fire. SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS!… Full Story »

