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Sony Xperia sola Smartphone with Floating Touch

2012-03-16T23:05:00.000+05:30

Sony Mobile announced yet another Xperia smartphone, the Xperia solo featuring the Floating Touch navigation technology allows you to browse the web without actually touching the screen. The Floating Touch allows uers to navigate the web by hovering their finger above the screen so it acts like a moving curser, without actually having to touch the screen.

The Xperia sola is powered by a dual-core 1GHz STE U8500 processor. It sports a 3.7-inch 854×480 Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine, a 5 Megapixel camera with auto focus and flash, xLOUD and 3D surround sound audio technology, 8GB internal memory and a microSD card slot. The phone is capable of 720p HD video recording and includes 2D and 3D Sweep Panorama shooting mode. In addition to Bluetooth and WiFi, the sola also comes with DLNA certified and NFC enabled. Using the included two Xperia NFC SmartTags, users can launch a re-configured profile in the smartphone easily with a simple tap.

Sony Xperia sola will come with Android 2.3 with future upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich during Summer 2012. It will be available in black, white and red, and will be released in China as Sony Xperia MT27i.

Acer Launches Aspire V3 Range of Notebooks

2012-03-16T23:00:00.000+05:30

Looking for the right notebook to suit your everyday needs? With a wide range of notebooks available in the market, it is quite difficult to select one which will suit you perfectly. However, Acer recently launched a line of notebook computers at CeBIT which might just be what you were looking for. The new line is called the V3 series and Acer believes that the notebooks are fully optimized to take care of all your digital needs.

The notebook line will come with a variety of options on processors and GPUs for you to choose from. It will utilize Intel Core family processors and Nvidia GeForce GT series GPUs.

Design

The V3 line will come in three different configurations including 14, 15.6 and 17.3-inch screens.
According to Acer, the 17.3 inch model will include a 1600 x 900 pixel display.
Aimed particularly at mainstream consumers with a classy, single tone design but in conventional dimensions.
The keyboard is Acer’s traditional chiclet design.
The line will be made available in four different colours – dawn gold, midnight black, nightfall gray and thunderbolt silver.

Features

The 17.3-inch model is available with options to improve its entertainment capabilities such as the Acer CineCrystal HD+ 1600×900 LED backlit display.
Comes equipped with Dolby Home Theater v4 audio system. The full-length speaker is placed above the keyboard. It also boasts a Blu-ray disc drive.
All V3 series notebooks will be powered by either an Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 processor.
Each variation of the notebook will come with Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet ports and Acer Crystal Eye HD webcam.
Connectivity options include Bluetooth, USB and HDMI output.

Expected to launch in Q2 of this year, the Acer V3 series bears a price tag ranging from about $520 to $1180.

Concept Spider Computer

2012-03-16T22:56:00.000+05:30

What can say about this concept? Spider Computer, a portable device that relies on a projected screen and laser keyboard to offer you a ready computer on the go. That’s why he has three thin legs like a spider. When they are hidden, the device becomes a mobile phone. It can be simply put in your pocket. And when the legs are deployed, the device can easily be placed on a flat surface. This will be the computer. The mirror head opens, and the projection is directed towards the table surface or a wall. Digital correction compensates for angular differences in projection versus surface. Circular LCD display with graphic interface. Working prototype was made for technology, user studies and research.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Rugged Digital Camera

2012-03-10T11:12:00.000+05:30

Unlike other gadgets, rugged digital cameras can be very stylish and slim. Sony shows you its latest creation, the Cyber-shot DSC-TX20, a ultra slim, stylish yet rugged digital camera ideal for everyday adventures, from skiing to trips to the beach or pool. The TX20 is waterproof up to 5 meters, shockproof up to 1.5m, freezeproof (up to 14F) and dustproof.

The Sony TX20 features a 16.2 Megapixel BSI Exmor R CMOS sensor, a 4x optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens and the BIONZ image processor that combines with the sensor to deliver super fast up to 10fps, Anti Motion Blur, Hand-held Twilight and 1080i movie modes. The zoom range can be extended to 8x thanks to the Clear Image Zoom technology. Like other Cyber-shots, the rugged TX20 has Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and it includes the Active mode for blur-free video recording. It records Full HD 1080/60i video and is able to capture 12 Megapixel stills while video recording via Dual Record function. Other features include Intelligent Sweep Panorama HR mode, Intelligent Scene Recognition mode, Superior Auto mode, Motion Detection, Face Detection technology, Smile Shutter technology, Background Defocus. It includes 7 Picture Effect options for creating unique, custom-styles photos and video as well.

The Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 comes with a 3-inch XtraFine LCD touchscreen and offers HDMI output. It supports MS Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards. Sony will release the TX20 in May in stylish orange, green, black, blue and pink colors for $329.00

Samsung Zipel oven is controlled via Android app

2012-03-10T11:04:00.000+05:30

Smartphones work great with other smart devices in our home, and today we have another smart device for your kitchen that can be controlled via smartphone.

Samsung Zipel oven is probably one of the first smart ovens, and unlike other ovens, Samsung Zipel oven can be remotely controlled via special Android app. We have to notice that this oven won’t do the cooking instead of you, but it comes with presets for 160 different dishes, that will make the cooking process somewhat easier. We’re guessing that this application can figure out the right temperature and the duration of pre-heating for your dishes, and according to Samsung, this smart oven can detect how many calories does your current dish have. In addition, Samsung Zipel oven comes with voice guidance, and best of all, you can clean it easily thanks to the ceramic coating.

Samsung Zipel oven sounds incredible, however, it’s currently available only in South Korea, while the pricing remains a mystery.

Toshiba Qosmio X870 3D Gaming Notebook

2012-03-10T10:47:00.000+05:30

Following the Qosmio X770 last year, Toshiba brings a new 3D gaming notebook, the Qosmio X870 with a 3D display and next generation NVIDIA graphics processor. The powerful X870 features a 17.3-inch 1920×1080 Full HD TruBrite 3D display with 120Hz refresh rate, a Blu-ray 3D player and a pair of NVIDIA 3D Vision glass, delivering 3D and HD content out of the box. It includes not only the Resolution+ upscaling technology for turning low resolution content to HD, but also supports 2D-to-3D conversion.

The Qosmio X870 is powered by Intel’s Sandy Bridge Core processor and next generation NVIDIA graphics processors. It comes with up to 2TB hard drive or hybrid SSD, along with DVD SuperMulti drive or optional Blu-ray drive. The notebook supports Bluetooth 3.0, WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet LAN and offers HDMI output, four USB 3.0 ports (including two sleep-and-charge ports). You can also find Harman Kardon stereo speakers with Slip Stream technology and SRS Premium Sound 3D, red backlit tiled keyboard, touchpad with multitouch, and headphones and microphone jacks with Sleep-and-Music.

Toshiba’s X870 has an anodized dark aluminum design on the lid and along the palm rest, which is complemented by a stylish red trim. It will be released in Q2 2012.

Android 5.0 Jelly Bean name confirmed by Asus

2012-03-05T18:26:00.000+05:30

Speaking at MWC 2012, handset manufacturer Asus has seemingly confirmed the name of Google's next Android OS with 5.0 to be dubbed Jelly Bean

Whilst the new breed of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich handsets are only just coming to market, manufacturer Asus has seemingly confirmed the OS follow-on Android 5.0 will be dubbed Android Jelly Bean.

Speaking with Tech Radar Asus has suggested its close relationship with Google will see it feature as one of the first brands to offer the Android 5.0 update later this year, confirming the software’s name in the process.

"Asus is very close to Google, so once they have Android 5.0 I think there will be a high possibility that we will be the first wave to offer the Jelly Bean update," said Benson Lin, Asus’ Corporate Vice President.

Continuing the sweet toothed theme of the Android mobile OS naming convention, Google has been previously rumoured to be preparing Android 5.0 Jelly Bean for an autumn 2012 launch with the likes of Samsung and Motorola tipped to manufacture the operating system’s Google branded Nexus launch handset.

Futuristic iPad to flaunt bezel free screens

2012-03-05T18:22:00.001+05:30

Futuristic iPad Concept

Advancement in technology has made it possible to reduce the size of computers from big box like structures to slender notebooks. Adding to this list is this futuristic concept created by Aatma Studio for the upcoming iPad design. The most interesting part about the device is its bezel-free structure that could be attached to another iPad through internal magnets. The two attached screens then interact and work like a single screen through NFC (Near Field Communication).

The iPad would showcase latest display technology i.e. holographic display that has the ability to offer 3D effect devoid of any special glasses and without harming human eyes. It also features new interface for interaction purpose. The talks about creating bezel-free handsets and tables have hyped the market for a while now, but as such no company has made any practical move towards this direction yet. And like always Apple once again is expected to amaze the world with its marvelous creation.

The main concern is the feebleness of its bezel-free screen as device won’t have any protection against its screen. Apple has been researching on magnets for a while now and the idea of using internal magnets to connect iPads to form a surface like interface seems to be really impressive. Another concern may arise because of the extra battery consumption for supporting hologram unit and projector part and therefore there is a probability of using solar power to juice up the futuristic tablet.

Via: Tablet-news

Google Assistant app to 'go beyond' Apple's Siri?

2012-03-05T18:18:00.000+05:30

Google's Android team is hard at work on a voice-controlled application called Assistant, which will 'go beyond' what Apple's Siri app can offer users.

The application will launch in the fourth quarter of 2012, according to TechCrunch, and will be a mobile, voice-centred "do engine" that will focus on helping people accomplish "real-life" goals, rather than simply returning information.

Info would be powered by Google search, Google +1 while personalised results would come through Google+ social network.

Sources are telling TechCrunch that "goal-oriented search" will be a major part of Google's push in 2012, following its extensive social endeavours in 2012.

Google is also planning on launching an API to allow third-party Android app developers to include Assistant as part of their own offerings, which would open up a world of possibilities.

With a host of Siri clones already lining the Android Market and Apple App Store, it's certainly intriguing to hear that Google is working on a voice-controlled Assistant of its own. We'll be keeping an eye, and an ear, on this one.

Via: TechCrunch

Google to enter tablet market with 7 inch form-factor [,google,tablet,7inch,google tablet,Android 4.0,Android 5.0 Jelly Beans,]

2012-03-04T12:38:00.000+05:30

Mock-up

A recent report suggests the search giant may release a 7-inch tablet later on this year, a device that would compete (size and price-wise) in the same class as Amazon's Kindle Fire. Analysts at Display Search claim that Google's potential tablet will feature a 7-inch display, 1280 x 800 resolution and should enter production in April, with 1.5 million planned for initial production.

Expected Specifications

It will include a 7’’ (17.3 cm) screen rather than a 10’’.It will run on Android 4.0 (Ice cream Sandwich) Operating System with Quad core tegra 3 Processor. With screen resolution to be rumoured as 1280 x 800, it will be a great buy.

Expected Price

The price is expected to be around $199 which in INR costs around 10,000 bucks . So,It’s a great buy seeing its price and comparing it with Apple’s iPad. As Google has vast market it may pose greater challenge for other Big Daddies of the industry.

Operating System

Google’s new tablet is expected to run on Android 4.0 and hopefully will have an Upgrade for Android 5.0(Jelly Beans) which is expected to be out in few months.

Wacom Intuos5 Professional Pen Tablets [,Pen-Tablet, Wacom, wacom multitouch pen tablet, wacom multitouch tablet, Wacom Pen Tablet, Wacom tablet, Intuos5,]

2012-03-04T12:10:00.000+05:30

It’s been awhile since Wacom introduced its last professional pen tablet the Intuos4, and now it looks like the company feels it’s time for a refresh. Wacom has just announced the introduction of the Intuos5 its next generation pen tablet for professional photographers, designers and artists who wish to take their digital content creation to the next level. In case you’re unfamiliar with the Intuos, it is basically a drawing surface and a stylus which acts as a pressure sensitive mouse that is mainly used by artists in the creation of digital artwork.

The Intuos5 comes in three sizes, the Intuos5 touch Small (PTH-450) with 157x98mm active area; touch Medium (PTH-650) with 224x140mm active area and the touch Large (PTH-850) with 325 x 203 mm active area for pen and 294x190mm for multitouch. All three tablets become wireless by installing the Wireless Accessory kit. The tablets are priced at $229.95, $349.95 and $469.95 respectively. Wacom will also release Small and Medium models without multitouch support.

Withings Smart Baby Monitor lets Apple-users be baby-watchers [,apple,iphone,smart baby monitor,baby watchers,Withings' iDevice-based Smart Baby Monitor,]

2012-03-04T10:24:00.000+05:30

Withings' iDevice-based Smart Baby Monitor is now available in the U.S.

Although it was released in the UK last year, American consumers can now also get their mitts on the Smart Baby Monitor. Made by French company Withings, the monitor allows parents to check on their little 'uns via their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. The word "smart" in its name refers to the fact that it contains not only a camera, but also sensors that detect sound, movement, temperature and humidity levels. So in other words, it's a smart baby monitor, and not a monitor that's designed specifically for use with smart babies - as far as we know, it's compatible with babies of any level of intelligence.

The monitor's hinged design allows its wide-angle 3-megapixel camera to be tilted or swiveled into place when being set up. That camera automatically switches on its infrared LEDs when the light gets dim, enabling its night vision function, plus it has a 4X zoom that lets users get a closer look at their infant.

Should the baby start crying, tossing or turning, or if things get too hot, cold, wet or dry in its room, the onboard sensors will detect the change, and activate an alert on the parents' iDevice. The parameters of all the sensors are entirely user-adjustable.

If the baby is crying, parents are able to both hear it and speak soothingly to it, using the monitor's two-way microphone. They can also activate a lullaby-playing feature, or turn on its built-in night light. In order to access any of the monitor's functions, the user's mobile device must be running Withings' free WithBaby app, which can be downloaded from the App Store.

The Smart Baby Monitor connects to the internet via a Wi-Fi hotspot in the home or an Ethernet cable, or it can bypass the internet and communicate directly with the iDevice via Bluetooth - assuming the user is reasonably close by (and they'd better be, unless they're using a sitter).

It is available now from the Withings website, for US$299. A competing product should be on the market soon, in the form of the BabyPing system.

Source: Withings

Samsung Galaxy S3 launch date tipped for April [,samsung,galaxy,s3,smartphone,galaxy s3,handset,Samsung Galaxy S3 ,Exynos processor,Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich,1.5GHz quad-core,]

2012-03-03T22:36:00.000+05:30

The much-anticipated Samsung Galaxy S3 reportedly confirmed to be launching next month, according to Korea Media, which have made mention of the upcoming smart phone’s launch date.

What would you like to see Samsung include within its next-generation Samsung Galaxy S3 handset?

Samsung has often released their flagship devices first in Europe, with Asia and Americas following the suits. So this report is very much believable, though it is tough to understand why Samsung is happy with these deliberate leakage of information.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Specs

Far from the first time the third-generation Galaxy S handset has had its claimed specs splashed across the web, the latest rumours, which came courtesy of gadget blog Boy Genius Report, suggested the iPhone 4S rival will land with a 1.5GHz quad-core Samsung Exynos processor and Google’s latest mobile operating system, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Further marking the Samsung Galaxy S3 out as the leader of the smartphone market, the latest reports have suggested the handset will boast a 4.8-inch display with a stunning Full HD 1080p resolution and a film friendly 16:9 aspect ratio.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Date

Originally widely expected to be the showpiece of MWC 2012, Samsung confirmed earlier this month that it would hold off the Samsung Galaxy S3 release until later in the year.

“The successor to the GALAXY S II smartphone will be unveiled at a separate Samsung-hosted event in the first half of the year, closer to commercial availability of the product,” an official spokesperson for the Korean tech giant announced.

Since Samsung’s disappointing revelation, the Galaxy S3 launch has become a thing of much speculation with latest reports suggesting Samsung will out its new flagship handset in April.

Sony Handycam GW55VE Waterproof Full HD Pocket Camcorder [,sony,handycam,gw55ve,waterproof,camcorder,exmor r cmos,hd,image stabilisation technology,10xoptical zoom,sony handycam gw55ve,]

2012-03-03T22:22:00.000+05:30

Sony has just announced a new waterproof digital camcorder - the Sony Handycam GW55VE - which features an Exmor R CMOS sensor and captures Full HD video at 50 frames per second. Dust resistant, waterproof to depths of 5m and shockproof to 1.5m, the Sony Handycam GW55VE comes with 10x optical zoom, 29.8mm equivalent wide angle and Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation technology. The new Handycam GW55VE waterproof camcorder from Sony is available in the UK from mid-May 2012.

The GW55VE sports a Exmor R CMOS sensor that can capture up to 20.4 Megapixel still images, a Sony G lens with 10x optical zoom, a 3-inch Xtra Fine LCD display and built-in GPS that logs location data. The Extended Zoom function boosts 10x optical zoom range to a powerful 17x maximum magnification, with Pixel Super Resolution processing to ensure clear, ultra-detailed high-zoom shots. The Full HD video shooter features Sony’s Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode to provide blue-free, clear videos and images; and the Intelligent Sweep Panorama for users to capture extra-wide scenes. Other features include Self Portrait Timer, Face Detection, Intelligent AUTO that recognizes up to 99 scene types.

The Sony Handycam GW55VE measures 32.2mm x 105.5mm x70.2mm and weighs 188g. It uses Memory Stick Micro (M2) and microSD/SDHC cards. Sony will release the camcorder in Europe in mid-May in white and black.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III - the new kid on the full-frame HD DSLR block [,canon,canon eos 5d,5d mark III,canon 5d mark II,EOS 5D Mark III DSLR,22.3 megapixel,hd,hdr,sensor,digital camera,dslr,eos,mark III,]

2012-03-03T22:13:00.000+05:30

After much, much anticipation, Canon has launched the EOS 5D Mark III DSLR. And it’s a monster. The cam boasts the highest resolution in the entire EOS range, it’s more durable and boasts a 22.3-Megapixel sensor. Plus plenty more besides. Read on for the full details…

The Canon EOS 5D Mark III has a laundry list of features and improvements over its predecessor, so let’s burn through them without wasting any time: On top of the huge 22.3-Megapixel sensor, Canon’s squeezed in a 61 point auto-focus, a shooting speed of up to 6 frames per second and kept the full HD movie shooting.

One of the most impressive features of the 5D Mark II was its HD video capabilities. The 5D Mark III builds up on that giving you many video resolutions to choose from - 1080p at 24, 25 and 30 fps and 720p at 24,25,30 and 60 fps. This is way better for HD video enthusiasts, than just the 1080p at 30 fps that was offered by 5D Mark II. Another annoying aspect of the 5D Mark II was the lack of a dedicated headphone jack, to monitor what was being recorded. The 5D Mark III fixes that with a dedicated stereo headphone jack.

It is expected to go on sale at the end of March in the US at a price of $3,499 body-only.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III – Key features:

22.3MP full-frame sensor
61-point autofocus
Up to 6fps continuous shooting
Native ISO 100-25,600 sensitivity
Full HD video with manual control
14-bit DIGIC 5+ processor
Enhanced Weather sealing
8.11cm (3.2-inch) 1,040,000-dot screen
HDR mode with presets

Nokia 808 PureView Symbian Smartphone with 41 Megapixel Camera [,nokia,808,pureview,smartphone,symbian,belle,41 megapixel,sensor,nokia 808 pure view smart phone

2012-03-02T16:30:00.000+05:30

Nokia’s 808 PureView smartphone was announced recently, and the Symbian Belle smartphone features one of the highest resolution cameras to be found in a mobile device with a 41 megapixel sensor.

It sounds a bit outlandish. In fact, some people were upset with Nikon for putting 36-megapixels on a full-frame sensor in their new D800. But, Nokia's technology is a bit different than the brute-force megapixel attack of days past. The 808 can take photos up to 38-megapixels in resolution, checking in at 7728 x 5354, but it doesn't seem like they intend for you to do that all too often. Their intention was to combine those pixels to make better 5- or 8-megapixel images.

Nokia says it’s 2.5x bigger than the indicator in the Nokia N8, which has presented the headline of “best camera cellphone on the market” since it began delivery back in August 2010. To be able to fit that indicator in the PureView, it obviously has to be a bit beefier. We’re discussing 13.9 mm at the slimest factor and a huge 17.95 mm at the thickest factor. It’s a small price to pay for all you camera snobs. Oh and of course unique actual Xenon display in this thing. Better yet, in addition, there’s an LED lighting for use while producing video!

The Nokia 808 PureView runs the Symbian Belle operating. It features a 4-inch 640×360 AMOLED ClearBlack touchscreen with Gorilla Glass, Bluetooth 3.0, WiFi, GPS/AGPS support, DLNA and HDMI output. You can also find built-in FM radio and Dolby Headphones technology that transform stereo content into a personal surround sound experience over any headphones and Dolby Digital Plus for 5.1 channel surround sound playback. The 808 supports quad-band GSM and WCDMA/HSPA 14.4Mbps mobile networks.

Nokia 808 PureView comes in black, red and white. No words yet on availability and pricing.

Five ways Windows 8 is better than iOS and Android [,windows8,android,ios,ice cream sandwitch,oparating systems,windows 8,]

2012-03-02T11:58:00.000+05:30

Five ways:

Picture password

We've known about Microsoft's picture password feature in Windows 8 since its developer preview was unleashed in mid-September. But now that we've had a chance to give it a spin, we can definitely say it's a fun, convenient alternative to other system unlocking methods. In a nutshell, you choose a photo for your lock screen, and then define three touch gestures to draw on top of the photo in order to unlock your device.

When Microsoft first detailed picture password, some were skeptical: Won't evil hackers be able to figure out your gesture-based password based on the smudges you leave on the display? In ablog post, Microsoft said no: "Because the order of gestures, their direction and location all matter, it makes the prospect of guessing the correct gesture set based on smudging very difficult even in the completely clean screen case, let alone on a screen that sees regular touch use."

In Windows 8, app icons are live tiles, either square or rectangular in shape.

In that same blog post, Microsoft provided a detailed mathematical explanation of why a picture-based password is every bit as secure, if not more so, than a PIN-based one. And independent security experts agree that the likelihood of someone being able to decipher the intent of smudges on your device is slim to none. Of course, character-based passwords and number-based PINs are an old standby. Apple uses four-number passcodes in iOS. They're quite secure, but not particularly innovative. Google is more creative with its unlock security, offering a facial recognition-based unlocking feature in its Android

4 Ice Cream Sandwich OS. This, however, has proven not to be so secure. In fact, it can be defeated if you hold up a picture of the Android device owner at the right distance from the display.

Easy gesture-based app switching

In the Ice Cream Sandwich version of Android, Google has added a "Recent Apps" feature that pulls up a listing of most frequently used apps when you click the system bar icon. But in Windows 8, switching between open apps is much more intuitive and easy: A swipe from the left edge of the device will immediately pull up the last app you used (assuming it's still open in a multitasking state). It's a natural gesture, and one you'll rarely use by accident.

And how's this for clever: If you know you have a large number of apps open, you can simply swipe back and forth on the edge of the screen, and up pops a vertical array of preview windows revealing all your running programs (see screenshot above). From here, you can tap on a preview to jump to a specific app. Again: another solution that's easy, quick and elegant.

In the iPad version of iOS 5, you're given two strategies to jump between apps. Most people will double-tap the home button to reveal a lineup of icons of all open apps. From there, a simple icon tap will jump to the new app. That's the popular method. But iOS 5 for iPad also lets you swipe from open app to open app, much like the method in Windows 8.

But there is one hitch in the iOS approach: You have to use a full four fingers to execute the swipe. Compared to the Windows 8 gesture, it's just not that natural.

Fat fingers aren't a problem

One problem many mobile users suffer is that onscreen keyboards aren't designed for a variety of hand and finger sizes. This is typically less of a problem on tablets, which usually have enough screen real estate to offer accommodating keyboards. Nonetheless, if you plan on using your tablet two-handed, typing with your thumbs, typing on a tablet isn't so easy.

Windows 8 offers a solution: It provides a split-screen keyboard so you can type with your thumbs. But wait, you say — Apple already does this in iOS 5. This is true, but Windows 8 goes one step further: You can adjust key size in the Windows 8 split-screen keyboard. You have three sizes to choose from, so if you've got the petite hands of a five-year-old, you can type on the small setting, and if you've got manly man hands, you can increase key size to large.

It's not an insanely revolutionary feature, but little UI nuances like this make Windows 8 so appealing in total.

Chromeless, fullscreen app experiences

Windows 8 also innovates with a unique, tablet-optimized approach that eliminates distracting "chrome" — in other words, all those busy interface elements that can junk up a desktop or app interface. In fact, it's an OS-wide theme of Windows 8′s Metro UI. There are no menu bars, task bars, or navigational buttons permanently pinned to the display.

In many iOS apps, you'll find navigational buttons that persist across the app's entire user experience. And even for apps that don't do this, you'll often still see that thin bar at the top of the screen that shows data connection strength, the time, and battery level. These are the very same elements that are locked to the iOS home screen.

The case is similar (and arguably worse) in Ice Cream Sandwich. You've got your three virtual navigation buttons at the bottom of the display that are persistent across the UI. You also often have a bar across the top of the screen (just like in iOS) that displays battery status, time, and icons that link to other information.

Windows 8 does away with all of this. To see the time, battery strength and data connectivity, you swipe open your Charms menu. Once you're done looking at these simple reports, you touch anywhere on the screen, and the Charms menu disappears.

Home screen style and utility

Every major mobile OS provides a certain degree of personalization in what you see in your home screen. In iOS, you can rearrange your home screen app icons so you can put your favorite ones front and center. In Android, you can organize the placement of app icons, and also add widgets that display real-time information, making the home screen both personalized and a source of useful information.

However, Android widgets tend to have their own developer-specific themes and designs, so when they intermingle on your home screen, the resulting arrangement may look busy and inconsistent like a chaotic patchwork quilt.

In Windows 8, however, you'll find a happy medium between the tidy organization that iOS provides, and the freedom and utility of the Android home screen. In Windows 8, app icons are live tiles, either square or rectangular in shape, but always consistent in their basic look and feel.

But live tiles also update with new information in real time, just like an Android widget. For example, the mail app provides a constant refresh of your latest message headers. You can organize live tiles in whatever order suits you best. In the screenshot above, we put the calendar, mail and weather apps on the far left so we could glean that information with a single downward glance.

Samsung Galaxy Beam Release Date and Price confirmed [,samsung,beam,projector,android handset,smartphone,Samsung Galaxy Beam,]

2012-03-01T17:59:00.000+05:30

When all big and small tech companies are busy in preparation of the Mobile World Congress 2012 event in Barcelona, Spain; Samsung seems to be active in announcing its new products, now after unveiling its Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) the tech giant Sammy has announced a smartphone with a projector named Samsung Galaxy Beam.

Samsung has kicked MWC 2012 off in style officially unveiling the Samsung Galaxy Beam, a new Android handset that comes sporting an inbuilt projector.

UnlockedMobiles have confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Beam will be expected to land in July however nothing more specific has been confirmed.

Samsung still haven't given us an official price for the Galaxy Beam however UnlockedMobiles have also been able to confirm that they will be selling the Samsung Galaxy Beam for £320

Specs:

Allowing users to share images, video and digital content in more widespread, group environments, the Beam’s projector party piece has not added too much additional bulk to the portable device with a 12.5mm thick form factor seeing the latest Galaxy branded handset line-up at a just 145.3g in weight.

On the standard smartphone front the Beam sports Google’s Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS with a 1GHz dual-core processor landing alongside a 4-inch 800 x 480p WVGA TFT touchscreen display and 8GB of internal storage expandable up to 32GB via microSD card.

Bolstering the Beam’s projector entertainment features, the new 4-inch handset plays host to a 5-megapixel rear-mounted camera with integrated flash and video recording capabilities as well as a second, 1.3-megapixel snapper on the front of the device.

Sony Tablet P releases March 4th [,sony,tablet,tablet p,dualcore,sony tablet p,5.5inch,4g,]

2012-03-01T09:45:00.000+05:30

AT&T has finally confirmed today at MWC that it is going to bring Sony Tablet P this March.

The tablet features two 5.5 inch display screens which unfold like a case of spectaculars. There are dual purposes for the screens, when viewing a video you may use both the screens but while playing a game one may use a single screen for controlling and the other for viewing.

The tablet will provide HSPA+ speeds for its users and hence any 4G claims by AT&T should be put aside.

The device sports a 1 GHz dual-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, a 5 MP camera and 6 GB of internal storage with a standard connectivity interface provided for Bluetooth.

Its a 2 year contract with the carrier and one will need to fork out $399.99 for the device.

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta - the fastest Ferrari yet built [,Ferrari,F12,berlinetta,v12,340km/h,Active Brake Cooling system,]

2012-03-01T09:35:00.001+05:30

The Ferrari F12berlinetta will become the fastest naturally-aspirated road car ever produced, the fastest Ferrari ever produced, and if it can back up its claim of a 340 km/h top speed, the fastest road car ever produced.

When Ferrari's new 740 bhp, 6262cc, 65° V12, F12berlinetta hits showrooms later this year, it will be the fastest naturally aspirated car to see series production, taking over from the McLaren F1. The replacement for the 599 is the fastest Ferrari ever and boasts an array of technologies we haven't seen before, such as Aero Bridge, Active Brake Cooling, a new generation of carbon-ceramic brakes (CCM3), a further evolution of the magnetorheological suspension control system (SCM-E) plus the usual E-Diff, ESP Premium, F1-Trac, and high-performance ABS control systems.

The F12berlinetta's 6262cc 65° V12 engine delivers unprecedented performance and revs for a naturally-aspirated 12-cylinder. Its maximum power output is 740 CV which translates to a specific output of 118 CV/l.

To find the previous record holder for naturally-aspirated vehicles, we had to go back to the 1992 McLaren F1 supercar designed by Gordon Murray.

The F1's 618 bhp V12 gave it the title of the world's fastest production car for a decade, and it still holds the non-supercharged record for production car speed. The F1's carbon fiber monocoque chassis enabled it to tip the scales ready to roll at just 1,140 kg (2,513 lb) - considerably less than the F12berlinetta's 1550 kg.

The performance figures are in the elite league, with a 0-100 km/h time of 3.1 seconds and from 0-200 km/h time of just 8.5 seconds. The F12berlinetta's V12 engine has a peak torque of 690 Nm, with 80 per cent of that torque available from 2,500 rpm to the 8,700 rpm redline, driving through an F1 dual-clutch transmission.

It also completes a lap of the Fiorano test circuit in 1'23", faster than any other Ferrari road car. The previous record for a Ferrari road car was 1'24.00 by a 599 GTO in 2010, preceded by an Enzo which went around in 1'24.90 in 2002 and a 458 Italia 1'25.00 in 2010.

The Ferrari press statement is clear about the handling of the new F12berlinetta, claiming "Benchmark performance and maximum driving involvement are guaranteed by immediate turn-in, with smaller steering wheel angles, and increased cornering speed.

Microsoft provides Windows 8 Commercial Preview [,microsoft,windows8,GUI,windows os,win 95,windows 7,metro UI,]

2012-03-01T09:24:00.000+05:30

Microsoft announced that it has reached the next step in bringing Windows 8 to launch with the Commercial Preview of Windows 8 at MWC, the next milestone for windows OS. In many ways it reminds us of the Yester years where Microsoft took a giant leap by launching Windows 95 and took a major step towards an integrated GUI. It then successfully ditched the DOS frameworks and led us to its most advanced OS, the Windows 7 as we know of.

However today we feel, the same excitement and nostalgia is attached to this particular launch of Windows 8 as it did then with Win 95.

You may wonder why? Well if truth be told this launch is going to bring another major change in the world of GUI. It is so different from the present Windows 7 and yet has to perform and bring out the same refined and user friendly experience as Microsoft so easily does with any of its previous

Many analysts are even skeptical about this launch as they feel Microsoft has gone too far ahead with the metro UI. Well its too early to predict. What we see today is only a glimpse of what might happen in future. Lets hope it turns out well for Microsoft’s fate.

Alternative input technologies to sweep modern gadgetry [ ,speech recognition,smartphones,siri,microsoft kinect,yale door locks,brainwave technology,biometrics,]

2012-02-27T21:20:00.000+05:30

The trend:

Speech recognition has come a long way since its creation. You get to see a voice enabled system every now and then however the technology has also received a lot of criticism. We can’t really decide yet if the technology is good enough or not as there is a lot more to see. The idea of talking to the machine while others watch and giggle is going to be past since more and more devices are incorporating this technology. Along with speech recognition other alternative input technologies like gesture recognition and RFID have also been successfully used in some gadgets. People find touching the screen easier than any of these.

Alternative input devices

The inspiration:

Some of these technologies have been used in smartphones and GPS systems successfully. Siri would shortly be coming into the market as a new voice controlled OS for iPhone. A working Siri has also received a lot of appreciation. People have always used voice commands on automated customer service systems, games and GPS etc. Soon it will no longer be bizarre to scream at your phone. The technology used at home is getting complicated every day hence alternative methods have to be developed to overcome this complexity. A voice command is as effective as pressing a few buttons or navigating into menu via touchscreen. It is effortless and fast which is the need of today’s fast paced world. All these factors are going to support sales of products with alternative input technology.

What makes them so special?

Voice recognition:

A lot of apps have been made for iPhone and android that could be operated with voice commands. Apart from this, designers have tried to come up with a lot of similar gadgets with dependent hardware. This technology can be used in HDTV’s to control programs since it has become very messy with lot of channels. This technology would very soon be appearing in gadgets widely. Voice recognition could also be used for security check systems.

Gesture Control:

Kinect was a huge success for Microsoft last year. It became the most popular gesture controlled device previous year. Gesture recognition can be used in several ways. They can be used to navigate interfaces with pointing fingers and hence could be used as virtual controllers. It is a great technology for remote control. It has already appeared in gaming industry in form of Kinect. Gestures can be recognized by using wired gloves, depth aware cameras and Stereo cameras.

Near Field Communication:

NFC enables two similar devices to interact when bought in contact or small distance of a few centimeters. This technology can be applied in several ways for example contactless transactions and data exchange. The protocol used in such communication is very similar to what RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) uses. This technology can also be applied in security check and access points. Demonstrative prototypes have been presented by a lot of innovators and designers.

Related Trends:

1. Siri

Siri is a smart app for iPhone that can act as a virtual assistant. The app can answer simple questions and make suggestions. The app first appeared in 2010 and the company has announced that they will be making the same app for blackberry and android phones too. Siri is now integrated with IOS 5.

Siri

2. Microsoft Kinect

Microsoft’s camera based gesture recognition made a great impact last year and continues to grow. It is a webcam like attachment that lets the user interact with the gaming console using gestures. The idea behind this device was to get a wider audience. Also the device holds a Guinness record for fastest selling consumer electronic with 8 million units sold in just 60 days after the release.

Kinect

3. Yale Door Locks

Yale is the most popular lock manufacturer in the world. Recently they came up with a door lock system that uses NFC technology in the smartphones. To open the door you just have to bring your smartphone is close proximity of the lock. The lock technology is also compatible with zigbee home automation system. This would help you import all the digital keys right into your smartphone. The product is expected to appear in the market very soon.

Yale door locks

What’s next?

1. Brainwave Technology

Brainwave technology is based on detecting waves generated in the brain according to the thought patterns. This technology could be developed as intuitive control. This means you could perform the function just by thinking of it. You might think this concept to be hypothetical right now, but research on brainwaves has already got an early breakthrough. Scientists have demonstrated a basic model which proves the central functionality of capturing brainwaves and decoding them. This technology would also be useful for patients suffering from paralysis.

Brainwave technology

2. Biometrics

Biometrics is a technology that enables an automated system to recognize a person based on physical traits or behavioral trait. Biometrics has the main application in access management and authentication. The technology is used in Walt Disney World to ensure that the person who bought the ticket is the same person using it. The physical traits include things like hand prints, hand geometry, iris and face. Behavioral traits are related to basic characteristics of men like voice, typing rhythm and way of walking.

Biometrics

Google Street View Is Coming to the Great Barrier Reef ,google,street view,Australia, Catlin Seaview Survey,google seaview,seaview survey,

2012-02-24T06:57:00.000+05:30

You’ve got to hand it to Google, they are truly ambitious with their projects. Google Street view has been one such idea of theirs, that has managed to encompass the entire world, as no street has been left unchecked in their quest to cover the globe.

The Catlin Seaview Survey, a collaboration between Google, the University of Queensland, and the Caitlin Group is a pioneering project which will carry out the first comprehensive survey of the Great Barrier Reef, with 360-degree images from the underwater experiment to be made available online.

Eventually, there will be around 50,000 panoramas available from the survey through Google, and the project will have its own YouTube channel and the ability to broadcast Google+ Hangouts via livestream from the ocean floor.

Concept Emotion Collector-revives good old memories ,Emotion collector,wristband, OLED clock,ipad 2,emotions,concept design,

2012-02-24T06:48:00.000+05:30

If you have quarreled with my boyfriend, and your pride will not allow you to change the situation, then for you it can make this device it is called Emotion Collector. Due to the fact that this device can store and keep remembering the good, you can repay the insult and restore positive emotions. it is a concept design for iPad 2. The device has three major parts: the video recording band called Emotion Recorder, the storage device and the docking board called emotion collector and two iPads. The collected data from the band in form of videos and pictures are transferred to a 1Tb hard drive where data is converted. The hard drive can be used by both the iPads simultaneously to share sweet memories.

The wristband has silica gel lining inside, an OLED clock display and a microphone. The band has Bluetooth that can be used to transfer videos and photos to the iPad. It has an 8-megapixel camera, which can be initiated to record using the shutter button in the band itself. The silica layer illuminates while the video is being recorded. The apple style smart button is situated in the inner side of band to avoid accidental operation. The most fascinating thing about the band is the wireless charging technology that uses the concept of electromagnetic induction. So you just have to keep the band in the board and the band would recharge.

The board has HDMI port to hook up a screen to watch high resolution videos. Further it has an USB hub, SDHC card reader and a power line socket. The on/off indicator shows if the device is powered on or off (light appears while the device is on). So if you had a bad fight and now you are not talking to each other due to a cold war of silence, you can find a lot of sweet memories in the database. Then you can use the emotion recorder to record and convey your words secretly. Also when you keep both the bands on the board it forms reflection of a heart. It’s a device made to bring hearts closer than ever before.

Bugatti Grand Sport Vitesse Billed as Most Powerful Roadster Ever ,Vitesse,Bugatti,Sport,roadster,

2012-02-24T06:32:00.000+05:30

Bugatti has never been one to skimp on power, not since the launch of the mind-bogglingly fast Veyron broke the 1,000-horsepower barrier. But the maker has continued nudging up the pony count with a series of Veyron spin-offs and now is set to unveil what it’s billing as the world’s most powerful roadster ever at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.

As expected,– all eight liters, sixteen cylinders, four turbochargers and (while we're counting) ten radiators of it – from the Super Sport and combined it with the open-top body-style of the Grand Sport. The result is what Bugatti calls (and we have every reason to believe is indeed) the most powerful production roadster of all time, and with time, it will undoubtedly prove the fastest too.

Bugatti hasn't revealed pricing for the new car, but don't go expecting much change from US$2 million.