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2013

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Asphalt 8 for Android goes free

There is no shortage of good games available on the Android platform, from sports to shooters to racing. You can even relive your youth through classic arcade games from Atari and Activision. And, if you like fast cars with exotic names like Lamborghini, Ferrari and Bugati, then there are games for you as well. Now Android customers who happen to

Xfinity Go App Updated to Include Live Video

Xfinity formerly Comcast has updated their Xfinity TV Player app which is now known as Xfinity Go on both iOs and Android. The big thing that has been added to the updated app is the ability to play live videos. The number of channels that are available live is limited. All the cable news channels are available including: Fox News, CNN,

GNC-2013-11-04 #904 Get Glass!

Do you want a chance at getting Google Glass? Three lucky listeners are going to get the chance to buy their own pair of Glass. Listen to the show for details. Please note prize winners / insiders we have our coordinator email setup @ insider@geeknewscentral.com reach out to Sam he will take care of you. Subscribe Today: Audio | Video

Mac Mini Upgrade

I have two Mac Mini's -- one of them I use as a computer, and the other I use as an over-the-air HD-DVR connected to my home theater. I decided to upgrade the machine as I use as a computer to an SSD hard drive, replacing the stock 5400 RPM drive. I replaced it with a Crucial M500 240GB SATA

iGoogle Officially Shut Down… For Now

They talked about it for over a year. People were confused why the personal homepage was shuttering. But is the page really gone, or just hiding? iGoogle Shut Down On November 1st, iGoogle - the webpage that allowed you to add RSS feeds, widgets and more - went offline. It was over a year in the making when Google announced

Android meets tilt-shift with Miniature Preview Camera

You may or may not know the name "tilt-shift", but if you have any interest at in photography then you're likely familiar with it. Its n art form in and of itself and a rather complicated process to pull off using a real camera. Fortunately, with smartphones there are camera apps that take the place of those expensive devices and

Turn your Android device into KitKat without root

As you already know, Google celebrated Halloween last week with treats, as opposed to tricks. The treats came in the form of both hardware and software, with the LG-made Nexus 5 becoming available, along with Android 4.4 KitKat. As far as upgrades to a mobile operating system go, 4.4 is not a huge difference, but there are noticeable changes none-the-less. Like

First Look: Lenovo Yoga 8

This past week Lenovo released its latest Yoga devices. While the previous iteration of this hardware was a convertible style Windows 8 notebook, the latest members of the family are tablets running Android. Both tablets feature Quad Core processors for 3G models with 16 or 32 GB capacity and feature Android 4.2. Each is also equipped with Dolby audio, with a

Are you Part of our G+ Community

Many of you follow our G+ Page.. But to build a real community we would like all of you to become active on our Google+ Community.. Follow the community and add to the daily commentary of fellow readers, viewers & Listeners. If you are an Insider we have  private community for you to share information with Todd and the team

Microsoft gameplans for 2013 holiday season

The holiday shopping season approaches quickly, with Black Friday now showing on the current calendar page. Retailers and manufacturers alike are prepping offerings for eager shoppers and Microsoft is a big part of this. With revamped Windows, Xbox and Surface tablets, the company has big plans for your wallet in 2013, and those plans have been laid out for all to

Virgin America Safety Video

Virgin America sure does its pre-flight safety announcements a little differently..... From YouTube - Buckle up to get down. We've enlisted the help of Virgin Produced, Director Jon M. Chu, Choreographers Jamal Sims and Christopher Scott, Composer/Producer Jean-yves "Jeeve" Ducornet, Virgin America teammates, and dance stars like Todrick Hall and Madd Chadd to give our safety video a new song

GNC-2013-10-31 #903 Tap Tap Tap

Please pay attention to the new GoDaddy deal. I have never ever seen anything like it.. You get Website builder at $1.00 per month, plus a free domain see the videos below it has never been easier. This is a exclusive deal here at Geek News Central a truly Incredible offer! Please note prize winners we have our coordinator email

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