As part of Microsoft’s “switch” campaign, with the ailing company always pointing out exaggerated flaws in iOS and Android, and urging users to “switch to Windows Phone”, Microsoft has released yet another advert that features guests fighting over their devices at a wedding. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z19vR1GldRI] The advert depicts a wedding, where a guest seems…
Just when I thought the internet wasn’t funny anymore, I read something that completely changed my mind. It didn’t just change my mind, it actually blew my mind as well. So, I’ll warn you before going any further, what you’re going to read could prove to be very funny and highly stupid at the same time. We’re definitely not…
It seems the phrase of the year so far in entertainment circles is “binge-watching.” It has gained some traction since Netflix released the whole first season of their original drama series “House of Cards” all at once. The show starring Kevin Spacey is a big hit, but the real question is how did everyone watch…
For the last few months, there have been a lot of speculation about the next iteration of world’s top mobile OS, Android as we all know it. There have been lots of rumors regarding the features of the OS and what it will be called officially. Now, according to reports Android 4.3 has been spotted….
If you prefer RTS or MOBA over RPG or MMO gaming, then you already know how ‘mouse-heavy’ games like StarCraft, Age of Empires, League of Legends and Medieval II can be in comparison to games like World of Warcraft. Having a mouse that can stand up to the challenge and take a beating is important,…
Serial leaker evleaks has done it again. A black-boxed Motorola device, said to be on its way to AT&T, has been leaked online. Google CEO Eric Schmidt recently said that he had seen some of the ongoing development at Motorola and described their upcoming products as “very impressive”. He refused to comment on any of…
Tony Stark’s Iron Man is among the most likeable superheroes. Like Bruce Wayne’s Batman, Iron Man has the money, and he has the gadgets. But Tony Stark also happens to have a personality which pleases everybody. With Robert Downey delivering the goods, it’s a pleasure to watch the billionaire – with all his extravagance and…
Welcome once again to Geek Insider’s weekly gaming news roundup. In this series of articles I will be looking at the most interesting pieces of gaming news from the past week. In this article, we look at the official announcement of the next Call of Duty, as well as some brand new information regarding GTA…
After a long wait, Blizzard has finally started taking pre-orders for the PlayStation 3 version of its most popular RPG, Diablo III. You can now simply pre-order one copy (or as many as you like) for yourself for just $59.99. There are no words on the exact release date of the game. So, we assume…
So far Geek Insider’s comic book reviews have focused on Marvel’s biggest and brightest in Wolverine MAX #6 and Avengers #10. But now it’s time to show DC some love as we look at their own big-name series in Geek Insider’s review of Action Comics #20 Action Comics is at the Forefront of DC’s New…
So far, Apple has consciously stayed out of the budget market segment and marketed the iPhone, or in fact, all its products as premium high-end devices. Lately, however, the internet has been abuzz with multiple analysts and sources claiming Apple’s strategy might just have changed. Apple is expected to launch TWO versions of the iPhone…
Can we talk about how awesome this season of “Game of Thrones” is? I don’t want to count my dragons before they’re hatched, but episode 5 “Kissed By Fire” had a very healthy amount of action and plot development in it. Plus the pace is crazy. I stand by my point that there are too…
All of our handsets allow us to lock our device with a system-wide password. In the case of Android, there’s slightly more customizability – we get patterns and even facial recognition. But a common problem across all platforms is that we can’t lock specific apps on our device. Many times, the purpose of a lock-code…
The announcement of a brand new Legend of Zelda game for the Nintendo 3DS was one of many big reveals made in Nintendo’s PR video Nintendo Direct a few weeks ago. But it wasn’t just the fact that a new Zelda game is on the way that got fans excited, it was the fact that…
Gardening With BitPonics About two years ago, I got the chance to check out MoMA’s Talk To Me exhibit, a really interesting show playing with everyday objects and communication. The entire show was engaging, but I was most struck by Botanicalls. (Excuse the quality of the cell phone snap — if I had know…