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Wammy Note a 5-inch phablet look alike to Samsung Galaxy note

2012-08-29T20:40:00.000+05:30

There is already a big buzz about the launch of Samsung's new Galaxy Note 2, and lot of rumors on the specs and features about it are already running in the internet media.

But phablet devices like note lose its potential customers for two reasons:

when you have a smart phone as big as almost a note like Smasung Galaxy s3.

and due to its high price.

WickedLeak, a Mumbai based firm launched its alternative to the 5-inch screened model in the market for budget buyers. It comes with a single core 1GHz processor, an 8-MP camera with auto focus, Android ICS(Ice Cream Sandwich) 4.0.3.

Shocking is the price, just Rs.11,000, seems one of the strategy is to attract more buyers in the price range of around Rs 10K. The camera also boasts Burst feature to help you take 16 snaps in just 5 seconds.

The phablet's sports a 5-inch touch screen HD display of 800 x 480 pixels. It is equipped with 512 MB of RAM and expandable memory of up to 32G GB via microSD card.

Not only that, the Wammy Note has 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, Tethering hotspot, GPS, Analog TV, FM radio and USB port too. Also you get r 8 hours of talktime and about 260 hours of standby time with a 2500 mAh battery.

The phone would available in white and black colors from 30th August, For more Do check out the Website of Wicked Leak.

How to read answers in quora without signing in ?

2012-08-13T05:01:00.000+05:30

Quora.com is a community managed question-answer website. The questions and answers are grouped into topics and registered users can upvote or downvote answers. They can also suggest edits to previous answers. However, browsing the Quora website and reading answers requires users to create an account first and login.

Quora doest not let users to anonymously browse the site. The users who visit the website without any account see blurred out answers most of the time asking them to sign up and login first. It's easy to sign up, via twitter or facebook. This is how Quora looks most of the time to a normal user, who is not logged in.

A chrome extension called Spectacles removes the blur effect from answers for anonymous users so that answers are readable even by users who aren’t logged in. After using Spectacles you can view the content normally.

Download and install Spectacles

Chrome’s Quora extension, Spectacles is available for download from the Chrome Web Store.

Source: 7Labs

First Generation iPhone for $10K ! on eBay

2012-08-10T22:45:00.000+05:30

We all know how costly Apple's iPhones are. Now what would be more costliest? May be the new iPhone 5?

No.Surprisingly it's the first generation iPhone. A factory-sealed, first-generation iPhone appeared on eBay this week with a a price of $10,000 (i.e around Rs.55,000). It was first sold in the year 2007.

The 8GB iPhone is now being referred as a ”rare collectors vintage box set.” calling a 5 years old mobile a "vintage?" But I say give the iPhone seller due respect for his marketing skills. He had taken risk and been patient over the years.

The $10,000 iPhone has made a lot of buzz on Twitter and various tech sites. Seeing this marketing gimmick, many of them are searching their garages to find some "vintage tech stuff" to get on eBay, and make some quick buck. There are a list of some old vintage stuff already on eBay, some are listed here. What are you waiting for!

Source: Wired

Free Direct link to Download Torrent files: ZbigZ

2012-08-03T18:17:00.000+05:30

Due to some of the strict actions against piracy and copyright infringement over the content on web, many file sharing sites like Megaupload have been shut down. Also many ISP's (in India) have started blocking such websites in order to combat piracy. Torrent clients like uTorrent or BitTorrent are also blocked in colleges and offices.

As a result, Torrent networks are losing popularity and P2P shared file seeders have reduced in number. Downloading files through conventional P2P network can be both time consuming and unreliable. There’s also the additional risk of facing lawsuits as Governments are getting stricter on copyright related matters.

So now I am going to tell you a method using which you can download Torrent files without any hassle, with no torrent clients at all, just like a direct download link.

How? Using ZbigZ.com

Zbigz introduces a new way to download torrents without having to rely on the P2P network. Zbigz allows you to download torrents directly from a dedicated server through a secure HTTP (HTTPS) link. This makes your downloads faster and more reliable. Also your computer is safe from any spyware or malware that might be infecting the system.

Just 3 Easy steps

Go to ZbigZ.com and paste your .torrent file download link or upload the torrent file and hit Go.
Sign up for the free account (You can also opt for Premium account as well).
The server will cache the file and generate a download link. Just Download and Enjoy!

Zbigz is available for Free (even without registration) and Premium accounts. Free users have limitation over download speed and get only around 50kbps. Premium users get some added benefits like unlimited caching and download speed, unlimited download size, etc. Zbigz provides a fast, safe and reliable way to download torrents from the internet.

Try ZbigZ.com now..!

Source: 7Labs, ZbigZ.com

Rooting and 5 Reasons to root your Android Phone

2011-10-31T21:31:00.000+05:30

What is this rooting of Android Phones? When I bought my Samsung Galaxy POP with Android 2.2 last month, My friend Madhukara asked me when are you going to root it?

I mean what root it? I did not understand what this rooting for Android is?
So he said, It is something like Jail Breaking for Apple. It simply means getting full control over the Android OS, and overcoming the limitations by the Carriers.

But why the name root?
Its derived from the Linux OS, where the Admin is root.

But what are the Benefits?

So here are the reasons why you should root your Android Phone:

1. Full Control over the Administrative privileges of Android OS.
2. Back up and restore the whole system.
3. Save Space on your phone, which is a must on Android Phone.
4. Run Special Applications.
5. Install Custom ROM's.

For more info he gave me a link: http://bit.ly/ae6YwX

Please follow the link for more on why you should go for rooting.

Let me tell you all about Madhukara, he's been my bench mate for 4 long years in Engineering, he is a Tech Geek, and big Apple fan..! there is lot to speak about him, may be in bits and bytes, in my upcoming Posts. By the way he is the inspiration for my blogging.

Any ways I siad to him its just only been a month or so buying this Phone, let me first use and feel Android, and when I get bored, lets try this stuff.

So let me know when are you going to root your phone. And I would surely let you all know when I try this one out.

The New iPhone 4S Ad

2011-10-29T22:48:00.000+05:30

Say Hello ! to the most amazing iPhone yet..!!

The iPhone 4S caught many by surprise, with Apple expected to release the iPhone 5 - but instead we got an iPhone 4 with overhauled features.

Just look out for this Cool Ad of iPhone 4S featuring the Siri,

GOOGLE's Public DNS.. What is this ?

2009-12-04T17:40:00.000+05:30

Google is expanding over the net like a Big Bang. It has put over its hands now to the DNS.You might have heard about DNS (Domain name System/Server). The DNS is an Internet protocol that acts as both telephone directory and switchboard.Its job is to provide translation of a URL, such as www.goolge.com, into the IP address of the server that hosts the site.

Google has just begun an experimental, but stable, Public Domain Name Server (DNS), described in a Thursday post to Google's Official Blog.
Now you would wonder why this Public Domain for me ?

Google says

"The DNS protocol is an important part of the web's infrastructure, serving as the Internet's phone book: every time you visit a website, your computer performs a DNS lookup. Complex pages often require multiple DNS lookups before they start loading, so your computer may be performing hundreds of lookups a day."

Well the DNS are used to speed up the browsing for a user. You may not see a remarkable change, but surely you may feel that your browser is opening pages bit quickly than before. It may just increase the speed upto 4-6 kbps (on avg) from your current speed, now this is what i feel.

Is the service free ?
Yes. Like many other Popular services of Google even this is free.

What would Google get ?
You may wonder what may Google get through this, wher it has no ads to display as such..!!

Google's Public DNS will give the Internet giant an unparalleled look what people are doing on the Internet. It will, for example, be able to log every DNS request made by every user of its system and find a quick generic and authentic way to find what are poople actually looking at on internet, which will help it to grow more, like never before,It may indeed help us too.

According to Google Why should you try Google Public DNS?
"By using Google Public DNS you can:

Speed up your browsing experience.
Improve your security.
Get the results you expect with absolutely no redirection."

Google Public DNS is a free, global DNS resolution service, that you can use as an alternative to your current DNS provider.

To try it out:

Configure your network settings to use the IP addresses 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 as your DNS servers or
Read configuration instructions.

Google's Public DNS is very likely to be a better, faster, more secure DNS than what your ISP offers, as the Google Promises backing up by its reputation too.So no harm in trying out and also trusting Google.

Sony Reveals Lightest Vaio P Series 8-inch Netbook

2009-01-10T23:19:00.000+05:30

At the ongoing CES 2009, Sony has announced a new line of P Series Netbooks which are the World’s Lightest 8 inch Netbook. It weighs just 1.4 pounds and is small enough to slip into a jacket pocket or a small handbag. It looks better than most of the Netbooks around and its features are also impressive.

Canon EOS 5D

2009-01-10T23:09:00.000+05:30

The successor to Canon's EOS 5D digital single lens reflex (SLR) camera is finally out, it's Canon EOS 5D Mark II. A 21 megapixel 'full-frame' camera, the Mark II can record high-def video as well.

A full-frame camera is capable of delivering the full range of a SLR lens, such that a 24-to-105 mm lens actually delivers a 24 mm wide-angle view. The ability is useful to photographers who want to shoot scenes like landscapes.

The video option gives a 1920x1080 resolution at 30 frames per second for up to 12 minutes of continuous recording. Output is MPEG-4 with CD-grade audio and it records sound in stereo. Since the SLR flips up to record video, users aren't able to lock the focus, but live view has three different focus modes: quick, contrast and detection.

This is the third full frame camera to be launched in recent weeks. The other two are Nikon D700, a 12.1 megapixel model and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900, a 24.6 megapixel camera. For SLR lovers, the full frame versions now offer a meaningful upgrade.

Hot new gadgets to gawk at!

2009-01-10T23:06:00.000+05:30

The gadget scene is scorching, with past few weeks witnessing some big ticket launches from vendors across categories.

From 21 megapixel camera to ultra-thin laptops, these products either create a brand new product segment or are a tough rival to an existing popular line-up of products. Here's a look into the recent sizzling launches.

Apple: iPhone Update Improves 3G Network Performance

2008-08-24T19:32:00.001+05:30

Apple has more or less taken the fall for iPhone 3G network issues with a terse statement released Tuesday.

Apple spokeswoman Jennifer Bowcock on Tuesday said "The [latest] software update improves communication with 3G networks," according to a USA Today article. Albeit concise, the statement implies that Apple is admitting that widely reported problems with 3G performance are at least partly tied to the handset itself.

To date, AT&T and other iPhone carriers have not taken responsibility for any of the handset's reported network issues. Experts have pointed out, however, that problems do exist with younger 3G networks such as that of AT&T, who has yet to optimize towers for 3G performance.

Though Apple's statement doesn't tell us all that much, I'm relieved the company has publicly said something. At some point the finger-pointing needs to stop, and Apple and AT&T should focus on devising a solution. Perhaps with Apple's statement, that time has come.

Apple's Big Plans: 40 Million More iPhones in the Next Year

2008-08-24T19:21:00.000+05:30

Apple had a stronger-than-expected start with the iPhone 3G, and the company plans to keep upping the ante by producing at least 40 million more iPhones in the next year, Business Week reports.

An Apple insider told Business Week that Apple plans to produce between 40 million to 45 million more iPhone 3Gs by August 2009. Albeit astronomical, this number falls short of Gene Munster's optimistic projection that Apple will sell 13 million more iPhones in 2008 and 45 million in 2009.

There's no doubt that the handset is immensely popular among consumers: In just three days after its launch, Apple sold one million iPhone 3Gs. However, it is questionable whether Apple's sales will be as successful in the coming year, in light of the "defective iPhone 3G" lawsuit it faces, among widespread complaints over the handset's spotty performance on the 3G network.

Apple's Ambitious iPhone 3G Plans [BusinessWeek]

Application Turns iPhone Into Medical Assistant

2008-08-24T19:20:00.001+05:30

A new iPhone application allows doctors to keep their patients' lives in their pockets in addition to their own.

Caretools calls its iChart app a "personal medical assistant," which stores everything from patient data to charts and lists of medications in a streamlined, organized fashion. To ensure diagnostic procedures aren't outdated, the application regularly updates with new medical data pulled from healthcare networks.

Though theoretically such an application could exist on other smartphones, tech-savvy doctors view the iPhone as ideal for medical imaging given its visual, intuitive interface and reasonably powerful processor.

The application is available for $140 through the App Store. Even if you're not a doctor, the app looks pretty cool: Check out the video at Caretools' site.

Also see:

A Tech Rx for Doctors: The iPhone

RFID + Olympic Ceremonies= Oppressively Long Lines and One Security Hole

2008-08-24T19:18:00.000+05:30

Despite cruelly long lines caused by tough security measures (and RFID-enabled tickets) at the Olympic opening ceremonies, the uncontrollable chaos expected at the entrance gates never came.

However, a few reports coming out of Beijing suggest that the security wasn't as good as it seemed and that the closing ceremonies could face even more challenges.

In an effort to stop counterfeiters and make the opening and closing ceremonies secure, the Beijing committee included RFID chips with spectators' passport information and home/e-mail addresses in each ticket.

Before the Games, most security experts predicted one of two things would happen: Ticket lines would create a standstill at the gates, or hackers would 'break' into the tickets and steal personal information.

In the last two weeks, we've compiled personal anecdotes of people who attended that day and asked them about their experience. The results were mostly positive, with one glaring exception.

According to a Dutch businessman, he was asked to drink his sunscreen to prove it wasn't an explosive and when he explained that he couldn’t drink sunscreen, he was let through without further inquiry. "The security was less than professional and not completely thorough," he said.

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FemiSapien Robot Goes on Sale

2008-08-24T19:12:00.000+05:30

She will slow pose, be your back-up singer, dance with you and blow kisses. And it doesn't take a lifetime's commitment to get there.

WowWee's first female robot FemiSapien has been spotted for sale at Amazon, Target, and the company's online store for just $99.

The little robot can be programmed with a sequence of movements that can be up to 80 steps long.

The FemiSapien can communicate with and, not surprisingly, control other WowWee robots including the Robosapien.

And if you speak within 3 feet of her she will chat with you.

'The Kissing Robot' as she's also known is cute enough to almost fall in love with.

Logitech Spins Out First Steering Wheel for the Wii

2008-08-22T16:33:00.000+05:30

My experience of driving games is limited: Super Mario Kart (the best version, on the SNES), Daytona Racing (the arcade version) and, erm, Chequered Flag on the Spectrum. The only one of these with a real steering wheel was Daytona, and it was awesome.

Now, Logitech has released the first steering wheel for the Wii, and it could just make me buy a Wii to try it out on Mario Kart (I'll also need to buy a TV). The Speed Force Wireless Racing Wheel is, as you might guess from the name, wireless and offers force feedback, so when you take Donkey Kong into a tight corner you should really feel the strain. The wireless part uses Logitech's own 2.4GHz radio, with a dongle to slot into the Wii's USB port, and the whole shebang sits on your lap (no need for one of those dorky gaming chairs).

You'll be able to pick one up in November for $100.

Product page [Logitech. Thanks, Tate!]

Review: Nikon D3 is Light-Years Ahead of Other Prosumer-Grade Shooters

2008-08-22T16:30:00.000+05:30

Nikon D3

Eyes were bugging, mouths were watering, right index fingers were twitching for the longest time in anticipation of Nikon's D3. With no desire to disappoint, the shutter icon pulled out all the stops of speed, durability, accuracy, features and ease-of-use in its first full-framed DSLR. When the news hit, there were a few raised eyebrows at the 12.1-megapixel output, but once the shutter started clacking its considerable improvements shone through and most of its doubters unfurrowed their brows.

Out of the box and straight up to the eye you'll immediately enjoy the spacious and bright viewfinder. The noticeably improved 51-point auto focus system is whip-fast and works in concert with an outstanding 1005-pixel metering sensor that gets it right in the most challenging lighting. Images are beautifully consistent with a wide dynamic range and improved noise reduction settings that give the pictures a more natural look. To achieve that end, Nikon pulled back on the sharpening levels, leaving the choice of added "crunchiness" to a photographer's post production predilections.

Like it's pro-stylie peer, the Canon 1Ds Mark III, it's got some bulk behind it. Grab a handful of the magnesium bodied D3 and it won't be long before people start asking if you've been working out. However, the weight is by no means off putting because of your obviously improved physique and the fact the camera's meant to withstand the kind of brutality that pros dish out.

On the lighter side, Nikon's new three-inch high-res LCD is a revelation. Big and sharp it makes the Jules Verne-like dives into the camera's sensible, yet vast menu system a whole lot easier. If you do take the plunge, be ready to spend a good chunk of time learning the feature set to exploit the D3's capabilities. From resolution to speed, color control, bit-depth and so much more, the D3 is incredibly customizable. Dial it in for lightning-quick 11-frames-per-second sports action, superlow-light shooting (ISO up to 25600), handheld or tripod mounted live view, you name it, whatever and however you want to shoot, the D3 does it exceptionally well. —Jackson Lynch

WIRED High ISO shooting is fantastic with relatively low noise at settings up to ISO 3200 and beyond. Live view function the best of the top end DSLRs. Dual CF card capability.

TIRED So many functions it could take a lifetime to learn them all. No in-camera dust-reduction system.

$5,000 (body only),

Intel Demonstrates Wireless Power Technology

2008-08-22T16:14:00.000+05:30

I have been waiting for this for years: Wireless battery chargers. It'd make life so much easier. Thankfully, Intel demonstrated its progress on this technology at its developer forum Thursday.

Intel's wireless power technology involves a setup of two metal arrays -- resembling the rings of a planet -- connected to a power amplifer. The arrays resonate at a certain frequency to establish an energy link, transmitting power from one array to the other.

While this technology has been in development for some time, Intel boasts achieving the highest efficiency yet. In Intel's demonstration, the unit transferred 60 watts over two feet with 75 percent efficiency, according to an ExtremeTech story.

No worries for us: The technology's currently safe for humans, but not yet for our precious gadgets. Nonetheless, it's great to see people improving this technology and demonstrating that one day we could have something like this in our homes.

(Photo courtesy of Intel)

Shape-shifting materials, wireless power at IDF [ExtremeTech]

2 New NVIDIA Graphics Cards

2008-08-18T21:36:00.000+05:30

If you’re looking for high quality graphics cards for laptops or desktops, then NVIDIA is the name that you would usually look for first. They have consistently produced exceptional quality and continue to push the boundaries in computer graphics, even if you do have to pay a premium for the privilege. They have announced the release of two new graphics cards that will further enhance the graphical capabilities of your laptop computer.

The 9M Series NVIDIA graphics cards are receiving two new additions in the 9700M and 9800M use the parallel processing design in order to deliver exceptional 3D graphics. PhysX technology from NVIDIA helps to deliver 3D graphics in real time, with the end result being excellent 3D graphics delivered quickly reducing lag and frame rate issues that can sometimes be experienced with the most demanding graphics applications.

The two 9M series graphics cards also use new technologies to reduce the operating temperature of the cards, improve battery life, and reduce the noise. Video playback technologies include PureVideo HD technology to improve video quality such as the colour and contrast. While the two graphics cards offer excellent quality for any type of application, it’s gamers that typically benefit and the SLI multi GPU delivers an even higher quality of graphics especially for notebooks.

Pico portable internet radio

2008-08-18T21:32:00.000+05:30

If you fancy taking your internet tunes with you, the Revo Pico RadioStation will go wherever you've got Wi-Fi coverage.

The built in battery will keep it pumping out tunes for a good 12 hours and it's splash proof so you don't need to worry about leaving it out in what passes for summer in England. As it supports internet radio, you can tap into over 11,000 streams from all over the world.

If you fancy something a bit more local instead, then it also includes a DAB receiver and FM tuner. It supports the newer DAB+ standard too, so you'll be able to tap into new services as soon as they launch.

There's a large backlit LCD screen on the front so you can easily see what you're listening too and there's a remote control in the box so you can command it from afar.

We care because...
You can take you internet tunes wherever you've got wireless coverage.
I want one...
Then be ready for

£169.95
as to pay.

Nervian CardReader Pro

2008-08-18T21:27:00.000+05:30

Nervian has announced its new CardReader Pro that is meant to be integrated with your Mac Pro and PowerMac G5 case without causing any disruption in the flow of design. It takes just three steps to install it, where you have a choice of slipping it under the upper or lower handle of the Mac Pro/PowerMac G5 case. It will remain in place securely thanks to a special latch mechanism, and is connected to the computer via a USB 2.0 cable. It will support up to 52 different formats, including the newer SDHC standard. The CardReaderPro will be available in October in two color options, black or white. Currently Nervian is offering a 15% rebate for customers who sigh-up for notification of when the CardReader Pro is released.

RCA's 1969 Two Thousand TV Was Computerized Vision of Future, for $2,000

2008-08-18T21:22:00.000+05:30

Back in 1969 RCA made an attempt at a high-end TV that was a vision of the sets of the year 2000. The Two Thousand was even made in a limited run of 2,000 and cost $2,000. That's around $12,000 in today's money, but for that price you got a 23-inch Hi-Lite tube that had "such a vivid, detailed picture" you could "even watch it in a brightly-lit room." There were even "computer-like "memory circuits" that stored your fave channels, and preserved settings for volume and picture control. That must've seemed like the future indeed in an era of dial-twiddle-tuning to find the right VHF channel. The full advert page makes fascinating reading.

"No motors, no noise and no moving parts to wear out," just computer-designed "electronic memories"... fabulous, especially since I remember hunkering down before our old TV to swirl the dial. My Dad used to get me to change the channels, as a kind of intelligent remote control. Nowadays my cat brushes past the touch-controls on my flat-screen LCD TV and does that job for me. [Paleofuture via Boing Boing Gadgets]

Case Makes MacBook Air Look Like an Old Boiler

2008-08-17T16:00:00.000+05:30

You know when metal is repeatedly heated and it takes on a rather pleasant rainbow aspect? That's exactly what the Ion Factory's Iridium-Air Shell does for the MacBook Air. According to the company's email "it creates the ultimate sci-fi and 'wow' outlook."

Quite so. But the case is even more useless than first glance suggests. The primary purpose of any kind of case is protection, right? Ion Factory seem to have forgotten this and made the polycarbonate case even more delicate than the machine it shields:

Comes with a micro-fiber bag, the ION Iridium-Air Shell may need to treat with special care. In case of dust or such, use only mild soap and water, let it air dry. In return, the ION Iridium-Air Shell really looks impressive ever.

At his point, I would usually send you to the product page, whilst griping about the price. Unfortunately, the URL provided in the email throws a 404 error, and price is not mentioned. Even the Google can't find anything. But to be honest, I don't think either of those points will affect the sales.

Junkie Bike Thief Update: Busted

2008-08-17T15:59:00.000+05:30

You may remember that my bicycle was stolen by a tattooed, be-sutured junkie, its small parking lock apparently swiftly cracked and the whole thing wheeled away. Yesterday, almost three weeks later, I got it back, in almost tip-top condition.

A tribute to the benefits of alcohol and perseverance, the 18 day saga came to end when I spotted the jerk wheeling the bike past my local bar, where I was drinking a beer. He was walking with his mother, and there was a rather nice looking houseplant hanging from my handlebars. But before I tell you about how I interrupted this lovely domestic scene, a quick recap on the intervening adventures.

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How to Use Your Laptop While Driving

2008-08-17T15:58:00.000+05:30

A headset is now the law in most states if you want to use your cellphone while driving. But what about your laptop?

Here’s a low-tech hack from a New York Times reader who uses a laptop while driving to chat with his wife, who has hearing loss.

Use brackets to hold a laptop in the car. Combine it with a lapel mike and a voice recognition software such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking.

Add in a wireless card, and this could also be an easy way to get online and use a laptop from your car. Just be sure to keep your eyes -- and your mind -- on the road.