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Nook Moves to Partnership Model

Barnes & Noble has announced that it is not going to continue to produce new Nook tablet devices. Instead, it is going to transition to what it is calling a “partnership model”. The announcement from Barnes & Noble did not say what company it will be partnering with. I believe a lot of us saw something like this coming. Barnes

New Gmail is Rubbish

Last night, Google pushed out the latest Gmail update for Android and I've spent the whole of today cursing the new app. What was a productivity tool has become an exercise in frustration and frankly I want to punch whoever thought up these changes (Disclaimer - Geek News Central does not condone any acts of violence). Apparently Google thinks that

New Trent Easypak NT70T External Battery Review

If you like your gadgets black and shiny, then the New Trent Easypak NT70T is going to be the external battery pack of choice. With a polished black top surface and a matte back, it looks great but won't slip out of your hand either. It's perfect for travelling too, with built-in connectors, dual USB ports and a substantial 7000 mAh battery.

Audio Evolution Mobile App

Audio Evolution Mobile 1.7.2 is a powerful multitrack audio recorder for Android that is somewhat reminiscent of Adobe Audition 1.5 in both form and function. Priced at $7.45 US, the app is a real bargain for anyone looking to do serious multitrack audio recording and editing on an Android tablet or smartphone. Back a few years ago I switched from

New Trent iCarrier IMP120D External Battery Review

The fast processors and large screens of modern day smartphones draw power like it's going out of fashion. A battery that would have lasted several weeks in the Nokia 6210 now struggles to get through a day of calls, email and web surfing. And that's before starting to play Ingress. Desktop chargers have their place but sometimes it's not possible

Limited Time: Get a $50 discount on a Nexus 7

Google's Nexus line of phones and tablets have been popular since debuting last year -- well, the tablets and also the latest phone debuted in 2012. Price and the promise of a pure Android experience has lured customers and provides good competition for Amazon and its Kindle Fire lineup. If you have been procrastinating on the purchase, then today is the day

Finally Mobile Streaming Becomes Truly Practical

I remember driving around back in the early 1980’s dreaming of what it might be like if I could listen to what I wanted when I wanted to. Back in those days, in many areas of the country, there was nothing to listen to but farm reports and hog prices. AM and FM stations would quickly fade in and out.