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August 2013

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GNC-2013-08-29 #886 How Much is to Much?

More documents leak out! How much is to much and will this continue until everything is laid out on the table. Send me your feedback on this very controversial issue. Subscribe Today: Audio | Video (HD) | Mobile Video | iTunes | Zune Download the Audio Show File Follow me on Google+ Follow @geeknews on Twitter Geek News Central Facebook

Torch launches Android Music app

Torch, an increasingly popular web browser based on Chrome, is known for some of the built-in features it brings to users. One of those is its music discovery and playback. The Music feature has now struck out on its own. Torch Music is now available from Google Play Store. The app is free and offers millions of songs and videos straight

Windows 8.1 hits RTM

Customers have been clamoring for the next Windows almost since version 8 of the operating system came out. The new update to Microsoft's flagship product is set for official release on October 18, though a Chinese copy has already found its way online and an English version is likely to follow closely behind. "We have delivered in a very short time

Idiots from Crusie.co.uk

For the second time in two weeks, I have told these folks (Prodo Digital) that we do not remove links from our website. The article in question was a legitimate blog post, and actually recommends this company as one to check out.. Look at this email from these idiots. My name is Lloyd and I work for a digital marketing

GNC-2013-08-26 #885 Chromecast not so Open?

Looks like Google is taking away some of Chromecast functions for a bit.. They claim they want to be open, but not everyone is so sure. I cover that along with a bunch of other tech news. Subscribe Today: Audio | Video (HD) | Mobile Video | iTunes | Zune Download the Audio Show File Follow me on Google+ Follow

Sonivo Easy Speaker-SBS-120 Review

Sonivo Easy Speaker-SBS–120 use Near Field Audio (NFA) to produce its sound.  No wires, no bluetooth or wi-fi required. The speaker is small with dimension of 5“ by 2.75” by 2" approximately and it is available in black and white. You are also supplied with a USB mini cable for charging the device and a 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable

Uber – Google Driverless Cars: The End of Drivers?

When I went to L.A. in July, I used Uber to travel back to the Airport. Of course, that was during rush hour, which is not a smart move. But the driver - an L.A. native - knew the shortcuts to get me from Venice Beach to LAX in a faster time. So how would a driverless car do it?

No More Physical Gifts from Facebook

The Facebook Gift Store made its appearance about a year ago. The purpose was to enable Facebook to generate some revenue that wasn't primarily based on ads. I think the idea was that people would notice the reminders that Facebook generates to inform people that a friend's birthday is coming up. Of course, they would want to send that person

Rovio unveils Angry Birds Star Wars 2 sneak-peek video

Rovio announced previously that it would be releasing an Angry Birds Star Wars 2 game in late summer. Now, as the big day draws near, the game maker has unveiled a sneak-peek video and a bit more information. Angry Birds Star Wars II will feature bird and pig versions of over 30 characters from the Star Wars universe. Rovio explains, that "in

GNC-2013-08-22 #884 New Nexus 7 Update

Moving should be a four letter word, more details in the show tonight.. Ton of tech news and a update to what is happening here. Subscribe Today: Audio | Video (HD) | Mobile Video | iTunes | Zune Download the Audio Show File Follow me on Google+ Follow @geeknews on Twitter Geek News Central Facebook Page Show Hotline 24/7 1-619-342-7365

Ubuntu Edge Fails Crowdfund Goal – What Failed?

It was an ambitious number. Even though they had 13,232 people back with $12,813,501, the Ubuntu Edge did not reach its goal of $32 million dollars. The Ubuntu Edge was a concept open source phone using the Ubuntu OS. The phone was planned to dual-boot Android and Ubuntu mobile and almost double the specs of an iPhone or Android. The

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