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May 2014

35 posts

TP-Link AV600 Powerline Review

TP-Link have been releasing steadily HomePlug Powerline products based on the AV600 standard which offers increased capacity for multiple HD streams. TP-Link have kindly sent through some of their new AV600 Powerline gear for a bit of hands-on testing. Regular readers will recall that I'd previously looked at the WiFi Powerline Extender back in December so it will be interesting

OnStar 4G LTE Pricing Will Start at $5.00 a Month

You have probably heard of OnStar. It's that little button on the dashboard that you press after your vehicle has been involved in an accident. It connects you with an real person who can provide you with the help you now require. OnStar is ushering in a new generation of connected vehicles with in-vehicle 4G LTE. It will enable owners

GNC #948 Will your Car Kill You?

What happens when your autonomous car is programmed to kill you! I cover that and a whole pile of tech news and information. Download the Audio Show File Geek News Central Google+ Community. Geek News Central Google+ Page. Follow Todd on Google+ Follow @geeknews on Twitter Geek News Central Facebook Page Subscribe Today: Audio | Video (HD) | Mobile Video

Does “Seeds” Change Your View of Google Glass?

What is your first thought when someone mentions Google Glass? It might bring up the antics of a few well known people who have behaved badly (or strangely) while using Google Glass. Or, you may be among those who have concerns about glass wearers recording you or taking your photo. In short, there are many who don't necessarily view Google

Robot Throws Flying Discs at the Maker Faire

The Maker Faire “is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth – a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. It's a place where people show what they are making, and share what they are learning.” I attended the Mini Maker Faire in San Luis Obispo, California this weekend. It certainly lived up

Foursquare is Changing Mayorships

Foursquare has announced that it will be making changes as it prepares to release Swarm. One change that is causing a bit of controversy involves the way that Foursquare is assigning mayorships. In the past, it was possible to use Foursquare to check in to your favorite coffee shop. The person that checked in the most frequently (in a 60

GNC #947 The Battle Begins

You will not believe what the TWC Chairman had to say.. He actually said Mobile Broadband was a competitor to their business.. Think he needs to step away from the crack pipe. I have a pile of tech today standby for an entertaining hour. Download the Audio Show File Geek News Central Google+ Community. Geek News Central Google+ Page. Follow

PowerPress 6.0 Podcast Playlist.

Wordpress version 3.9 introduced playlist. The implementation was not well thought out for podcasters. So Angelo has tweaked the code and when we release PowerPress version 6.0 in a few weeks podcasters are going to have dynamic playlist like the one below.. Not only that but it will support podcasters who use category, channel, taxonomy podcasting and host of other

GNC #946 Is Anti Virus Software Obsolete?

Pretty crazy around Geek News Central and my growing enterprises. Better busy than slow that is for sure. I cover everything in the world of tech news and even some great topics in the science front today as well. Download the Audio Show File Geek News Central Google+ Community. Geek News Central Google+ Page. Follow Todd on Google+ Follow @geeknews

Kingston DataTraveler MicroDuo Competition (UK Only)

Last month I reviewed the Kingston DataTraveler microDuo, a small memory stick for both PCs and tablets/smartphones that support OTG USB. It has a normal USB connection on one side and a micro-USB one on the other and is great for both transferring files with a minimum of hassle and storing music and films without filling up the device's memory.

GNC #945 Did Seti Make Contact?

Microsoft has a patch out for their big zero day bug. Make sure you do the update ASAP. There is 50/50 chance that we have a positive SETI contact.. I take you through the detection mechanics pls a very big stack of tech news. Download the Audio Show File Geek News Central Google+ Community. Geek News Central Google+ Page. Follow

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