2013 Archives - Geezam.com

17Jan

By KelroyNo Comments

Gadgets, Editorial

Editorial: Best Gadgets of 2013

2013 was a great year for technology. As is the norm with the technology industry a lot can change in a few short months and 2013 was no different. The writers of the Caribbean's premiere technology blog have chosen their individual choices for the best gadget of 2013. Do you agree with any of the choices? What is your choice for the best gadget of 2013? Share your thoughts in a comment below or tweet us @Geezam. Kemory Grubb - Associate Editor For 2013, my gadget/technology of the year is the Oculus Rift. Even though this devices hasn't been released in it's final retail consumer form as yet, with a plan release in the later part of 2014. The beta developer units has been meeting or exceeding the expected performance and quality of everyone. The promise of the Oculus Rift is the dre...

30Dec

By KelroyNo Comments

Gadgets, Tech News, Tech Tips, Internet, Caribbean Tech, Featured, Green Tech, Tech Events

Jamaica to be Included in World’s Largest Study of Web Impact for First Time

The World Wide Web Foundation, established by Web Inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee, has today unveiled plans for its 2013 Web Index, with Jamaica included for the first time. The Web Index - which will be released on 22 November 2013 - is the world’s first measure of how the Web empowers people and delivers socio-economic impact in countries around the globe. Jamaica’s inclusion will allow its citizens, government and civil society organisations to understand the use and impact of the Web in Jamaica, how it compares to global and regional counterparts, and how best to harness it for future social and economic benefit. First released in 2012 to critical acclaim, the Web Index takes the format of a country ranking. Last year, Sweden topped the list, followed by the USA and the UK, with Burkin...

Apple iPad Air’s the World Thinnest Tablet and Apple iPad Mini 2’s a 3DS and Vita killer

28Oct

By LindsworthNo Comments

Gadgets, Tech News

Apple iPad Air’s the World Thinnest Tablet and Apple iPad Mini 2’s a 3DS and Vita killer

This year’s Apple iPad launch held at the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco was choc full of innovations under the hood and some great aesthetics typical of the Apple I’ve come to know and love. Apple has changed the name of the Apple iPad 5 to the Apple Air…..a name I thoroughly approve as its truly losing some serious weight. Check out Apple’s Official Press Release on the Launch of the Apple iPad Air and the Apple iPad Mini 2! It Bezel is 43% slimmer and only 7.5mm thick, a 20% reduction that’s truly noticeable and thus deserving of the new name. Weighing in at 469 gm (478 for the 4G LTE/Wi-Fi version) it's basically the lightest 9.7" Tablet in the World. I hereby crown the Apple iPad King of Tablets at this point! It’s also packing a few expected improvements borrowed from the Ap...

KingstOOn Animation Festival and GG’s “I Believe in Jamaica” Animation Training – Genesis of Animation Outsourcing

12Aug

By Lindsworth1 Comment

Caribbean Tech, Featured, Tech Events

KingstOOn Animation Festival and GG’s “I Believe in Jamaica” Animation Training – Genesis of Animation Outsourcing

“What has happened this week, is just indicating to us that we are at the very foothills of Animation in Jamaica. I am told that the industry is a US$200 billion business and growing and so there is this large pie and we feel that we should get in and get a piece of the pie and use that to help us here in Jamaica to develop and be a part of that global experience that is taking place” Excerpts from comments by His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen commenting on Animation Awards Ceremony held on June 28 at the University of Technology (UTech) campus, St. Andrew. The Jamaican Government is now crazy about Cartoons ever since KingstOOn, the two (2) day Animation Conference and Festival held at the UWI Mona Visitors' Lodge & Conference Centre in Kingston, Jamaica on June 20...

AMD unveils 5GHz and 4.7Ghz 8-Core Processor at E3 2013 in Apple’s Mac Pro Dogfight for Top Gun in High End Multi-Core PC Gaming

13Jun

By Lindsworth13 Comments

Tech News

AMD unveils 5GHz and 4.7Ghz 8-Core Processor at E3 2013 in Apple’s Mac Pro Dogfight for Top Gun in High End Multi-Core PC Gaming

“At E3 this week, AMD demonstrated why it is at the core of gaming. The new FX 5GHz processor is an emphatic performance statement to the most demanding gamers seeking ultra-high resolution experiences including AMD Eyefinity technology. This is another proud innovation for AMD in delivering the world’s first commercially available 5GHz processor.” Corporate Vice President and General Manager of the client products division at AMD Bernd Lienhard at E3 22013 on Yesterday, Wednesday June 12th 2013. Yesterday, Wednesday June 12th 2013 at the E3 (Electronics Entertainment Expo) 2013, AMD’s (Advanced Micro Devices) unveiled two (2) new processors in the FX-9000 family of processors that’s sure to make the PC Gaming World still clutching their soon-to-be-extinct PC super happy for the Summer...

Sony Unveils Playstation 4 System at E3 2013

11Jun

By KelroyNo Comments

Tech News, Video Games, Press Releases

Sony Unveils Playstation 4 System at E3 2013

Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) today unveiled the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) hardware design at its annual E3 Media & Business Summit press conference, where the company also announced its next-generation platform will launch in the United States for $399 (MSRP) this holiday season. In addition, SCEA showcased an extensive line-up of exclusive first and third party content for PS4, PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) and PlayStation®3 (PS3™) systems, and a next-generation PlayStation®Plus (PS Plus) membership program. “We are proud to unveil today the most advanced gaming system ever created, PlayStation 4, which demonstrates everything PlayStation stands for — a relentless focus on the gamer, an inspired community of developers equipped with the most powerful technology, and t...

Xbox One ignites a new era of games and entertainment this November

11Jun

By KelroyNo Comments

Tech News, Video Games, Press Releases, Tech Events

Xbox One ignites a new era of games and entertainment this November

Fueling the excitement from the Xbox One reveal on May 21, Microsoft Corp. today announced launch details for the highly anticipated next Xbox and entertainment system. Launching in 21 markets around the world in November 2013, Xbox One is the ultimate all-in-one entertainment system built for the 21st century living room — introducing a new world of games, music, live TV, movies, sports, apps and Skype, all personalized to your interests and accessible with the sound of your voice. Every Xbox One system sold will include the new Xbox One console — which features a 500GB hard drive, Blu-ray player and built-in Wi-Fi — the new Kinect, one Xbox One Wireless Controller and a free 14-day trial of Xbox Live Gold for new members. The Xbox One launch bundle will be available for $499.99 in the U...