ZiggyTek Blog http://blog.ziggytek.com Gadget Community Fri, 18 May 2012 20:00:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en iSkin of the Day: Maxwell [iPad] http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/18/iskin-of-the-day-maxwell-ipad/ http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/18/iskin-of-the-day-maxwell-ipad/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 20:00:31 +0000 aicileffers http://blog.ziggytek.com/?p=28736 Welcome to ZiggyTek’s feature, iSkin of the Day! This daily piece features a skin for your Apple device from iPhones to MacBooks. These skins range from adorable cartoons to gorgeous landscapes. (more…)

]]> http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/18/iskin-of-the-day-maxwell-ipad/feed/ Wi-Fi blocking wallpaper kicks away your internet-leeching neighbors http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/18/wi-fi-blocking-wallpaper-kicks-away-your-internet-leeching-neighbors/ http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/18/wi-fi-blocking-wallpaper-kicks-away-your-internet-leeching-neighbors/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 18:00:08 +0000 SarangAnnyeo http://blog.ziggytek.com/?p=28824 Remember those days where people would not put passwords on their Wi-Fi? Yeah, not smart, as others nearby could easily make use of the internet freebie. Now, security has gone up for privately-owned routers and such, with passwords and whatnot. Can never be too careful though, as passwords can be cracked. What happens after? Personal information, unwanted downloads that trace back to your own connection and more can be abused by neighbors. Wallpaper is a possible solution, turns out! (more…)

]]> http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/18/wi-fi-blocking-wallpaper-kicks-away-your-internet-leeching-neighbors/feed/ Rumor of possible flexible iPhones in the future http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/18/rumor-of-possible-flexible-iphones-in-the-future/ http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/18/rumor-of-possible-flexible-iphones-in-the-future/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 16:00:11 +0000 Eiji29 http://blog.ziggytek.com/?p=28820 It is rumored in the future iPhones, and other devices could possibly be bendable, twist-able, and possible even wearable thanks to the new bendable OLED displays. (more…)

]]> http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/18/rumor-of-possible-flexible-iphones-in-the-future/feed/ Pentax K-30 leaked, hints weather resistance and 1080p video http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/18/pentax-k-30-leaked-hints-weather-resistance-and-1080p-video/ http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/18/pentax-k-30-leaked-hints-weather-resistance-and-1080p-video/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:05 +0000 ndhaa http://blog.ziggytek.com/?p=28818 Pentax’s K-30 entry-level DSLR camera has recently been leaked in a French catalog, revealing its specs including a ‘tropicalized’ body, which should mean weather resistance, as well its ability to shoot full HD video, likely 1080p. (more…)

]]> http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/18/pentax-k-30-leaked-hints-weather-resistance-and-1080p-video/feed/ Siri becomes more witty about ‘best smartphone ever’ inquiry http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/17/siri-becomes-more-witty-about-best-smartphone-ever-inquiry/ http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/17/siri-becomes-more-witty-about-best-smartphone-ever-inquiry/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 02:00:51 +0000 chocolatecream http://blog.ziggytek.com/?p=28810 Instead of receiving details on the Nokia Lumia 900 whenever you ask Siri the “best smartphone ever,” it has been announced as of last Monday that you will now get humorous results such as “You’re kidding, right?” and “The one your holding.” (more…)

]]> http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/17/siri-becomes-more-witty-about-best-smartphone-ever-inquiry/feed/ Sony Europe announce new VAIO S and VAIO Z Series http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/17/sony-europe-announce-new-vaio-s-and-vaio-z-series/ http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/17/sony-europe-announce-new-vaio-s-and-vaio-z-series/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:10 +0000 LISARRHH http://blog.ziggytek.com/?p=28817 Sony Europe has now announced their brand-new Ivy Bridge Vaio S and Vaio Z Series. The S Series will feature a new slot-in optical drive (Blu-ray Disc or DVD) while the Z Series will feature an impressive “hexashell” design and is reported to be the fastest notebook yet from Sony. (more…)

]]> http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/17/sony-europe-announce-new-vaio-s-and-vaio-z-series/feed/ App of the Day: Week Calendar http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/17/app-of-the-day-week-calendar/ http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/17/app-of-the-day-week-calendar/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 22:00:03 +0000 chocolatecream http://blog.ziggytek.com/?p=28811 If you want to see all your appointments for the whole week and be organized about it then Week Calendar is an app for you. Giving you a better calendar overview, this app allows you the drag and drop events or even color code them just so you know as to what event your actually going for. It’s a really simple app that I’m sure everyone will enjoy. (more…)

]]> http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/17/app-of-the-day-week-calendar/feed/ iPhone Plus is the thinnest of the iPhone legacy http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/17/iphone-plus-is-the-thinnest-of-the-iphone-legacy/ http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/17/iphone-plus-is-the-thinnest-of-the-iphone-legacy/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 20:00:41 +0000 KeepingTheFaith http://blog.ziggytek.com/?p=28807 With the iPhone 5 set to release later this year, designers have created an image of what they predict it will look like as well as the specs and features they expect to see in Apple’s new phone version. (more…)

]]> http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/17/iphone-plus-is-the-thinnest-of-the-iphone-legacy/feed/ IKEA’s Uppleva TV to come with various video apps http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/17/ikeas-uppleva-tv-to-come-with-various-video-apps/ http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/17/ikeas-uppleva-tv-to-come-with-various-video-apps/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 18:00:03 +0000 ndhaa http://blog.ziggytek.com/?p=28805 IKEA will be selling its own Uppleva TV and it will reportedly come with pre-installed video apps such as Dailymotion, YouTube, and Vimeo. The TV will go on sale in select European stores next month, while the US will get it in 2013. (more…)

]]> http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/17/ikeas-uppleva-tv-to-come-with-various-video-apps/feed/ iCase of the Day: M&Ms feather Ultralight Hard Shell [iPhone] http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/17/icase-of-the-day-mms-feather-ultralight-hard-shell-iphone/ http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/17/icase-of-the-day-mms-feather-ultralight-hard-shell-iphone/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:30 +0000 aicileffers http://blog.ziggytek.com/?p=28732 Welcome to ZiggyTek’s feature, iCase of the Day! This daily piece features a case for your Apple device from iPhones to iPads. Some cases are definitely more girly than others, but some might impress just about anyone! (more…)

]]> http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/17/icase-of-the-day-mms-feather-ultralight-hard-shell-iphone/feed/ Google releases Chrome 19 Stable with live tab syncing http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/17/google-releases-chrome-19-stable-with-live-tab-syncing/ http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/17/google-releases-chrome-19-stable-with-live-tab-syncing/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:02 +0000 ndhaa http://blog.ziggytek.com/?p=28803 Chrome 19 is now coming out of beta and now the Stable version is available for everyone to enjoy the new live tab syncing feature. It allows users to quickly sync all of their open tabs on any other device signed into their Google account, be it another computer or an Android 4.0 device with the Chrome for Android browser. (more…)

]]> http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/17/google-releases-chrome-19-stable-with-live-tab-syncing/feed/ [Rumor] Apple’s iPhone 5 to have a 4-inch display http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/16/rumor-apples-iphone-5-to-have-a-4-inch-display/ http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/16/rumor-apples-iphone-5-to-have-a-4-inch-display/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 02:00:39 +0000 chocolatecream http://blog.ziggytek.com/?p=28801 There have been many rumors circulating around the internet stating that the upcoming iPhone will be having a bigger screen. Just like folks in WallStreetJournal, they stated that instead of displaying a 3.5-inch screen, the iPhone 5 will now be displaying a 4-inch screen. (more…)

]]> http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/16/rumor-apples-iphone-5-to-have-a-4-inch-display/feed/ Links of the Day: iPhone 5, Google, Ikea Uppleva TV http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/16/links-of-the-day-iphone-5-google-ikea-uppleva-tv/ http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/16/links-of-the-day-iphone-5-google-ikea-uppleva-tv/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:01 +0000 chocolatecream http://blog.ziggytek.com/?p=28800 - Apple’s iPhone 5 is rumored to have a 4-inch screen display.

- Google might be revealing Android 5.0 to some Nexus devices to prevent wireless carriers from controlling it. (more…)

]]> http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/16/links-of-the-day-iphone-5-google-ikea-uppleva-tv/feed/ Introducing the world’s most expensive camera: the 2.8 million dollar Leica camera http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/16/introducing-the-worlds-most-expensive-camera-the-28-million-dollar-leica-camera/ http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/16/introducing-the-worlds-most-expensive-camera-the-28-million-dollar-leica-camera/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 22:00:23 +0000 aishmin http://blog.ziggytek.com/?p=28795 Leica cameras have always been pretty expensive in the market, but for $2,790,000? Looks like they just gave a whole new definition to expensive cameras. (more…)

]]> http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/16/introducing-the-worlds-most-expensive-camera-the-28-million-dollar-leica-camera/feed/ Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg fails to impress some investors with trademark hoodie http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/16/facebooks-mark-zuckerberg-fails-to-impress-some-investors-with-trademark-hoodie/ http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/16/facebooks-mark-zuckerberg-fails-to-impress-some-investors-with-trademark-hoodie/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:21 +0000 bobamochi http://blog.ziggytek.com/?p=28793 News of Facebook and its IPO have been highly anticipated in the past few weeks and as Facebook is putting the final touches on its upcoming IPO, founder Mark Zuckerberg has been meeting up with investors. (more…)

]]> http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/16/facebooks-mark-zuckerberg-fails-to-impress-some-investors-with-trademark-hoodie/feed/ Cipher makes the most pointless stylus ever http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/16/cipher-makes-the-most-pointless-stylus-ever/ http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/16/cipher-makes-the-most-pointless-stylus-ever/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 18:00:22 +0000 aishmin http://blog.ziggytek.com/?p=28792 Introducing the Cipher Business Card-shaped Stylus. Supposedly, it’s perfect for carrying around seeing as how you can simply slip it into your pocket without having to worry about losing. (more…)

]]> http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/16/cipher-makes-the-most-pointless-stylus-ever/feed/ Overhead electric lines to power hybrid trucks in California http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/16/overhead-electric-lines-to-power-hybrid-trucks-in-california/ http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/16/overhead-electric-lines-to-power-hybrid-trucks-in-california/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:02 +0000 ndhaa http://blog.ziggytek.com/?p=28785 A new overhead electric line system designed by Europe-based company Siemens will reportedly come to parts of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, to power hybrid trucks on the road. The system is common on trams and trains, but it is now first developed to be applied on trucks. (more…)

]]> http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/16/overhead-electric-lines-to-power-hybrid-trucks-in-california/feed/ How to get people on treadmills http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/16/how-to-get-people-on-tredmills/ http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/16/how-to-get-people-on-tredmills/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 15:30:32 +0000 Syndicator http://blog.funsauce.com/?p=2430 From Funsauce: To be completely honest, I would lose tons of weight if I used this method! More »

]]> http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/16/how-to-get-people-on-tredmills/feed/ iCase of the Day: Chocolate Scented Case [iPhone] http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/16/icase-of-the-day-chocolate-scented-case-iphone/ http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/16/icase-of-the-day-chocolate-scented-case-iphone/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:28 +0000 aicileffers http://blog.ziggytek.com/?p=28728 Welcome to ZiggyTek’s feature, iCase of the Day! This daily piece features a case for your Apple device from iPhones to iPads. Some cases are definitely more girly than others, but some might impress just about anyone! (more…)

]]> http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/16/icase-of-the-day-chocolate-scented-case-iphone/feed/ An iPhone app saves a bird http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/15/an-iphone-app-saves-a-bird/ http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/15/an-iphone-app-saves-a-bird/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 02:00:03 +0000 cheeseheartssuju http://blog.ziggytek.com/?p=28777 British tree surgeon, Leon Timms, was at home when he saw a tiny chaffinch lying on the ground. Apparently, the small bird flew into one of the solar panels on Timms’ roof or hit a window, was dazed and having problems breathing. Quick-thinking Timms immediately grabbed the nearest bird-revival tool at hand - an iPhone. (more…)

]]> http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/15/an-iphone-app-saves-a-bird/feed/ App of the Day: Tap Pet Hotel http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/15/app-of-the-day-tap-pet-hotel/ http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/15/app-of-the-day-tap-pet-hotel/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 01:00:36 +0000 chocolatecream http://blog.ziggytek.com/?p=28789 Show your love and care for adorable pets by building your very own Pet Hotel! Tap Pet Hotel us a really fun game as you will be able to collect the world’s cutest pets and even accomplish some challanges when your pets need some help. Last but not the least, you’ll have to nurture and care for these pets to make them happy! (more…)

]]> http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/15/app-of-the-day-tap-pet-hotel/feed/ Apple plans to implement smaller dock connector to new iPhone http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/15/apple-plans-to-implement-smaller-dock-connector-to-new-iphone/ http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/15/apple-plans-to-implement-smaller-dock-connector-to-new-iphone/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 ndhaa http://blog.ziggytek.com/?p=28783 According to iMore, Apple is planning to implement a new, smaller dock connector to the next-generation iPhone 5. However, the company has reportedly not finalized the design yet as the device is still in its prototyping phase. (more…)

]]> http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/15/apple-plans-to-implement-smaller-dock-connector-to-new-iphone/feed/ Links of the Day: Wikipedia, Apple, Yzi Android 4.0 http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/15/links-of-the-day-wikipedia-apple-yzi-android-40/ http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/15/links-of-the-day-wikipedia-apple-yzi-android-40/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:30 +0000 chocolatecream http://blog.ziggytek.com/?p=28782 - If you see banner ads at the top portion of Wikipedia, then most likely your computer is affected with a malware.

- Rumor has it, Apple’s iMac might be receiving the Retina Display as well. (more…)

]]> http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/15/links-of-the-day-wikipedia-apple-yzi-android-40/feed/ Experience the world’s first car GPS with augmented reality HUD from Pioneer! http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/15/experience-the-worlds-first-car-gps-with-augmented-reality-hud-from-pioneer/ http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/15/experience-the-worlds-first-car-gps-with-augmented-reality-hud-from-pioneer/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 22:00:58 +0000 SarangAnnyeo http://blog.ziggytek.com/?p=28775 How do you get the world’s first car GPS with augmented reality HUD (video)? Combine augmented reality with GPS and place it in front of a car’s windshield. Pioneer promises an add-on of a laser-projected heads-up display from MicroVision, which can project driving directions right above the actual road you are traveling on. This way, it has you focus on what is in front instead of staring intensely while squinting at the LCD located off to the side. (more…)

]]> http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/15/experience-the-worlds-first-car-gps-with-augmented-reality-hud-from-pioneer/feed/ Google is close to acquiring Meebo http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/15/google-is-close-to-acquiring-meebo/ http://blog.ziggytek.com/2012/05/15/google-is-close-to-acquiring-meebo/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 20:00:57 +0000 ndhaa http://blog.ziggytek.com/?p=28773 Google is reportedly in talks to buy social networking site Meebo. The price for the company is not that cheap, as it could cost Google $100 million, so Google must have some grand plans if it’s willing to spend so much money on Meebo. (more…)

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