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Tuesday, 22 March 2016
Monday, 21 March 2016
samsung working on Flexible Roll most portable tablet/laptop ever.
The Samsung Flexible Roll applies future flex tech to create the most portable tablet/laptop ever. Inspired by ancient scrolls, the design’s screen rolls up into a rigid case for compact, safe stowing in your backpack, purse or briefcase. Equipped with dual USB ports, speakers and a touch-keyboard, it has all the benefits of a tablet with even less bulk!
Designer: Sungmin Lee
Designer: Sungmin Lee
Android N first update Developer Preview rolling out
Just over a week after the Android N Developer Preview was released, Google has pushed out the first update to it. Rolling out to the Nexus 5X, 6P, 9, and 9 LTE over-the-air (OTA), the update addresses some performance issues.
The updated factory images have also been uploaded in case you want to stick to the traditional way of flashing and updating. Keep in mind that your device should be beta-enrolled to receive the OTA.
The update carries a build number of NPC56W for the Nexus 5X and 6P and arrives as NPC56X for the Nexus 9 and 9 LTE. Reports say the update - which weighs in at around 30MB - is also rolling out to the Nexus Player, carrying a build number of NCP56R.
The updated factory images have also been uploaded in case you want to stick to the traditional way of flashing and updating. Keep in mind that your device should be beta-enrolled to receive the OTA.
The update carries a build number of NPC56W for the Nexus 5X and 6P and arrives as NPC56X for the Nexus 9 and 9 LTE. Reports say the update - which weighs in at around 30MB - is also rolling out to the Nexus Player, carrying a build number of NCP56R.
Friday, 18 March 2016
Single Passenger Silent Mini Electric Helicopters was developed by japan it can Travel at 100km/h (62mph)
Every once in a while a story comes along about a flying car or helicopter that fits in a briefcase, but they always disappear into the ether never coming to fruition. It’s understandable since everyone having their own mass produced flying machine would be a safety and law enforcement nightmare.
This time, however, Hirobo in Hiroshima Prefecture may be rolling out a personal helicopter that will actually get off the ground.
The machine was unveiled at the International Aerospace Exhibition in Nagoya, where it stole the show and caused the company to be inundated with inquiries.
According to the president of the RC helicopter manufacturer, Kotaro Matsuzaka, “This completely Japanese, 10 billion yen (US$125M) project is planned to be completed by 2021.” The main drive of this machine is to produce a means of transportation during emergencies and disasters.
The helicopter will come in an unmanned type costing 10,000,000 yen (US$125,000) and a model that seats one for 30,000,000 yen (US$375,000). Unmanned models can be used to transport time sensitive materials like organs or blood.
They can reach speeds of 100km/h (62mph) running on an electric motor for 30 minutes at a time. This can also help in search and rescue missions as the silent motor can help workers locate people calling out for help.
A large reason for the slow release is legal rather than technical. The company is expecting it to take 2 to 4 years to iron out the legal issues of mini helicopters in Japan.President Matsuzaka, however, is optimistic enthusiastically announcing that a two-seater helicopter is in the works later in the future.
Thursday, 17 March 2016
Vernee unveiled vernee Apollo packs 6GB of RAM,128GB of inbuilt storage 21-mp camera
China-based brand Vernee this week unveiled its flagship smartphone, the Apollo. The highlight of the Vernee Apollo smartphone is it packs 6GB of RAM which was seen on the recently unveiled Vivo Xplay5 Elite.
Another notable feature is it packs MediaTek's newest Helio X20 (MT6797) SoC which was revealed at an event in China on Wednesday.
According to Android Authority, the Vernee Apollo smartphone will feature a 5.5-inch QHD display with Force Touch (pressure sensitive touch display) capability and will pack 128GB of inbuilt storage. The handset is said to sport 21-megapixel rear camera with Sony IMX230 sensor and also houses an 8-megapixel front camera. It is likely to come with a USB Type-C port. On design, the Apollo smartphone is said to sport all-metal design. Unfortunately, the chinese company has not detailed all the specifications of the handset or has revealed details about the Force Touch feature on the Apollo smartphone, though it did confirm the Android 6.0 Marshmallow version.
We can expect the company to reveal all the details on innards as well as pricing and availability at the time of launch.
MediaTek at the same event confirmed that the deca-core Helio X20 (MT6797) aimed at high-end market will hit the market next month. To recall, the Helio X20 is built on top of tri-cluster CPU architecture and was first showcased last year. At the time of launch, MediaTek had also claimed that the Helio X20 was world's first mobile processor to have tri-cluster CPU architecture, which houses three processor clusters.
On the side-lines, MediaTek on Thursday also unveiled a slightly improved and more powerful Helio X25 SoC.
Nike announced its self-lacing shoe that automatically tightens the laces
Nike just announced a self-lacing shoe called the HyperAdapt 1.0, bringing to life the dream that sneaker fans have shared since Back to the Future II premiered almost 30 years ago.
When you step into the HyperAdapt 1.0 your heel hits a sensor that automatically tightens the laces, according to the Nike website. Wearers can adjust the tightness of the fit with buttons on either side of the shoe.
Nike did make real-life versions of the self-lacing Air Mag sneakers from Back to the Future, and the company spent years teasing the public about them, but the company never intended them for the mass market. Late last year Nike gave a pair to Michael J. Fox, and even announced plans to sell them in extremely limited quantities, but that seemed to be the end of it all.
Now we have the HyperAdapt 1.0, which shares the same tech that Nike used in those commemorative Air Mags, but comes in a much more consumer-ready form factor. It will actually be sold to regular customers this year, though you'll only be able to buy a pair if you're a member of the company's fitness portal, Nike+. They will be available during the holiday season in three colors, according to Nike.
While the adaptive laces on the HyperAdapt 1.0 can be manually controlled, Nike is hinting that much more automatic versions of the technology could be seen in the future. Nike shoe designer Tinker Hatfield says in a statement that sneaker could eventually sense when you need a tighter or looser fit and adjust on the fly. "That’s where we’re headed," he says
Wednesday, 16 March 2016
Nokia N73 Rebirth concept with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Snapdragon 820 processor along with 4GB of RAM
Nokia is reportedly working on its new Android smartphone to enter the smartphone market again, which is dubbed as Nokia N73 Rebirth. The Nokia N73 Rebith concept phone has been spotted online, which is designed by DeviantArt. To refresh the memories, the older Nokia N73 was released way back in 2006.
Last year, purported Nokia C1 with Android operating system was spotted online, but hasn't gone official yet.
If you look at the concept image, it seems to have a large display with thin bezels, a rear camera module placed in the middle of the back panel with dual-tone LED flashlight, Dual SIM card, SD card tray, metal trim, capacitive backlit buttons with colored panels, and a physical home button just below the display. The brand name - Nokia – is printed on the back panel.
As per rumors, the Nokia N73 Rebirth may come with a 5.5-inch 2K display and the Snapdragon 820 processor along with 4GB of RAM. The smartphone is expected to have Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system and a 3,500 mAh battery. Further, this smartphone might flaunt a 20-megapixel PureView snapper on the back and a 8-megapixel front-facing shooter.
Ofcourse, this is just a concept art and till Nokia acknowledges it, you should take it as a pinch of salt.
Tuesday, 8 March 2016
Google hires Christopher Poole founder of 4chan, the ‘Zuckerberg of online underground’
Google has hired Christopher Poole, the founder of the notorious and controversial internet image-board 4chan.
Poole announced the move in a post on Tumblr, writing that he planned to “contribute my own experience from a dozen years of building online communities” to the internet behemoth.
Poole’s reference to “online communities”, as well the news’ confirmation by Google+ architect and vice-president of streams, photos, and sharing, Bradley Horowitz, has led many to speculate that Poole will help Google tackle social media, one of the few areas of the internet where Google has failed to compete.
In November 2015, Google announced the latest redesign of its lackluster social network, one that aimed to emulate Reddit and Pinterest more than social king Facebook. But the site has remained an afterthought in the social conversation.
Whether Poole’s magic touch can change that is an open question.
Described by Rolling Stone as the “Mark Zuckerberg of the online underground”, Poole founded 4chan in 2003 when he was just 15 years old. Today the site claims to attract 22 million unique visitors per month.
The sprawling, anarchic community spawned some of the internet’s most popular and creative memes – LOLcats and Rickrolling were both born there.
But 4chan has also gained a reputation as a breeding ground for abuse, trolling and online harassment. The site was at the center of the 2014 hack of private photographs of more than 100 female celebrities.
In January 2015, Poole retired from running 4chan, and in September 2015, thesite was sold to a Japanese entrepreneur.
Google declined to comment on Poole’s hiring beyond Horowitz’s Google+ post. Poole did not immediately respond to an inquiry.
Friday, 4 March 2016
Windows 10 Mobile OTA update could be coming soon within days?
Those sitting with certain Windows Phone 8.1 models could be receiving the update to Windows 10 Mobile within days. It has been a long wait to say the least. Now, a support page posted on the Vodafone Italia website reveals that the update will start rolling out to certain Lumia handsets starting the week of March 7th. While that applies to Vodafone Italia customers only, it does give us a clue as to when we might see Windows Phone 8.1 owners in the U.S. start receiving their updates.
The first models to receive Windows 10 Mobile, according to the Vodafone unit in Italy, include the Microsoft Lumia 535, Nokia Lumia 635, Nokia Lumia 735, Nokia Lumia 830,Nokia Lumia 930 and Nokia Lumia 1520. The only models that are presently coming out of the box with Windows 10 Mobile are the Microsoft Lumia 950, Microsoft Lumia 950 XL and the Microsoft Lumia 550.
The update taking Windows Phone 8.1 handsets to Windows 10 Mobile has been rumored to be launching so many times, that Windows Phone 8.1 owners might be immune to any disappointments. Originally, it was hoped that Microsoft would have some models updatedsome time in 2015, but that could not be accomplished.
The multiple delays to the update is one reason why many believe that when it comes to smartphones, Microsoft's heart is no longer in the Lumia smartphone line that it acquired from Nokia in a deal that closed in 2014. Many believe that the company's future as a handset manufacturer lies with a whole new smartphone series based on its popular Surface Pro tablet. The latest rumor has such a phone launching in the second half of 2016.
The first models to receive Windows 10 Mobile, according to the Vodafone unit in Italy, include the Microsoft Lumia 535, Nokia Lumia 635, Nokia Lumia 735, Nokia Lumia 830,Nokia Lumia 930 and Nokia Lumia 1520. The only models that are presently coming out of the box with Windows 10 Mobile are the Microsoft Lumia 950, Microsoft Lumia 950 XL and the Microsoft Lumia 550.
The update taking Windows Phone 8.1 handsets to Windows 10 Mobile has been rumored to be launching so many times, that Windows Phone 8.1 owners might be immune to any disappointments. Originally, it was hoped that Microsoft would have some models updatedsome time in 2015, but that could not be accomplished.
The multiple delays to the update is one reason why many believe that when it comes to smartphones, Microsoft's heart is no longer in the Lumia smartphone line that it acquired from Nokia in a deal that closed in 2014. Many believe that the company's future as a handset manufacturer lies with a whole new smartphone series based on its popular Surface Pro tablet. The latest rumor has such a phone launching in the second half of 2016.
Thursday, 3 March 2016
LG launches g5 first of its kind modular design, with great design and modules
LG G5, the South Korean tech giant's first modular smartphone that stole the show at the MWC 2016, is now up for pre-orders in the UK. The listing not only reveals one of the regions when the smartphone will be reaching first but also its price, which LG failed to reveal at MWC 2016.
The LG G5 , according to its listing in Clove an online retailer in the UK, is priced at GBP 449.17(roughly Rs. 42,700) excluding VAT, and GBP 539 (roughly Rs. 51,270) inclusive of VAT. The handset will be sold unlocked. The listing also reveals that the smartphone's shipments will commence starting April this year, which is yet to be confirmed by LG. The online retailer is offering the 32GB LG G5 in Titan, Silver and Gold colour variants. The South Korean giant last week announced the G5 will launch in India next quarter.
LG has already announced that it will launch the G5 flagship smartphone in India in the next quarter. The LG G5 was launched along with some add-ons or modules called LG Friends, which can be attached to the G5.
LG Cam Plus is a camera module that adds physical buttons for camera operations along with expanding the total battery capacity to 4000mAh. The Hi-Fi Plus module, co-developed by Bang & Olufsen, is a portable Hi-Fi DAC which can be used as a standalone portable DAC or with the G5 to enable 32-bit audio playback. Also launched were the LG 360 VR, LG 360 CAM, LG Rolling Bot, LG Tone Platinum, H3 by B&O Play, LG Smart Controller, and LG Friends Manager.
As for the specifications, the LG G5 sports a 5.3-inch QHD display (1440x2560 pixels) featuring always-on display technology. The always-on display will allow users to check time, notifications and battery status among other pieces of information. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded using a microSD card.
On the photography front, the LG G5 has a 16-megapixel and 8-megapixel rear camera, with the former featuring a 78-degree lens and the other with a 135-degree wide-angle lens. As per LG, the wide angle lens makes it easier for users to capture more landscape, taller buildings or larger groups without having to position oneself further from the subject. On the front side, there's an 8-megapixel camera. Other features of the LG G5 include a 2800mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0.
On the connectivity front, the LG G5 comes with a 4G LTE, USB Type-C port compatible with USB 3.0 standard, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac. On the software front, the LG G5 runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Wednesday, 2 March 2016
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 India launch at 2PM IST on March 3
Xiaomi will be launching the Redmi Note 3 in India tomorrow. As we have reported before, the phablet is set to be priced below Rs 15,000, and is also likely to be an Amazon India exclusive. Xiaomi’s launch event kicks off at 2:00PM IST tomorrow and it will be live streamed online. Here’s how you will be able to follow the launch event online tomorrow.
The launch event kicks off at 2:00PM IST, and the live stream will begin 15 minutes prior at 1:45PM.
Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 3 was originally launched in China last year, featuring a MediaTek processor. But since 2014, Xiaomi has been in a court battle with Ericsson, and is only allowed to sell smartphones in India that are powered by Qualcomm’s chipsets. This has resulted in the company launching a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650-powered Redmi Note 3, which will is coming to India tomorrow. The phablet will be priced below Rs 15,000.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 specifications and features: It flaunts a 5.5-inch 1080p display with a dedicated Reading mode. Xiaomi has launched two variants in China — 16GB variant with 2GB of RAM and 4,000mAh battery, and a 32GB variant with 3GB of RAM and a 4,050mAh battery.
On the photography front, the Redmi note 3 is equipped with a 16-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and Phase Detection Autofocus support, while up front, there is a 5-megapixel selfie camera. Connectivity options include dual-SIM card slots, 4G LTE support, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and GPS, and on the software front, it runs on Android Lollipop-based MIUI 7.
The Redmi Note 3 has a hybrid SIM card slot, so you can either have two SIM cards or one SIM card and a microSD card. It is also the first Xiaomi smartphone to come with a fingerprint sensor, which Xiaomi claims can unlock the phone in 0.3 seconds. Xiaomi is also touting a completely curved design, which it claims is easier to hold where the edges don’t dig into the user’s skin. It also comes with an IR blaster.
Tuesday, 1 March 2016
Xiaomi Mi 4S is powered by hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor is launched
Xiaomi Mi 4S smartphone was launched in February 2016. The phone comes with a 5.00-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels at a PPI of 441 pixels per inch.
The Xiaomi Mi 4S is powered by hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor and it comes with 3GB of RAM. The phone packs 64GB of internal storage that can be expanded via a microSD card. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Xiaomi Mi 4S packs a 13-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies.
The Xiaomi Mi 4S runs Android 6 and is powered by a 3260mAh non removable battery. It measures 139.26 x 70.76 x 7.80 (height x width x thickness) and weighs 133.00 grams.
The Xiaomi Mi 4S is a dual SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, 3G, 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, and Gyroscope.
ANNOUNCED : 2016, February
STAYUS : Coming soon. Exp. release 2016, March
DIMENSIONS : 139.3 x 70.8 x 7.8 mm (5.48 x 2.79 x 0.31 in)
WEIGHT : 133gms
SIM :Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY :IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors,5.0 inches (~69.9% screen-to-body ratio),1080 x 1920 pixels (~441 ppi pixel density)
CHIPSET :Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808
GPU :Adreno 418
MEMORY :microSD, up to 128 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
INTERNAL :64 GB, 3 GB RAM
CAMERA :13 MP, f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash,5 MP, f/2.0, 1080p
BATTERY :Non-removable Li-Ion 3260 mAh battery
The Xiaomi Mi 4S is powered by hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor and it comes with 3GB of RAM. The phone packs 64GB of internal storage that can be expanded via a microSD card. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Xiaomi Mi 4S packs a 13-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies.
The Xiaomi Mi 4S runs Android 6 and is powered by a 3260mAh non removable battery. It measures 139.26 x 70.76 x 7.80 (height x width x thickness) and weighs 133.00 grams.
The Xiaomi Mi 4S is a dual SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, 3G, 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, and Gyroscope.
ANNOUNCED : 2016, February
STAYUS : Coming soon. Exp. release 2016, March
DIMENSIONS : 139.3 x 70.8 x 7.8 mm (5.48 x 2.79 x 0.31 in)
WEIGHT : 133gms
SIM :Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY :IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors,5.0 inches (~69.9% screen-to-body ratio),1080 x 1920 pixels (~441 ppi pixel density)
CHIPSET :Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808
GPU :Adreno 418
MEMORY :microSD, up to 128 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
INTERNAL :64 GB, 3 GB RAM
CAMERA :13 MP, f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash,5 MP, f/2.0, 1080p
BATTERY :Non-removable Li-Ion 3260 mAh battery
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