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Samsung showcases its tri-fold prototype

2025-10-28T15:50:00.005+05:00

گزشتہ روز سام سنگ نے 2025 کے کے ٹیک شوکیس ایونٹ میں اپنا ٹرائی فولڈ اسمارٹ فون متعارف کرایا، اگرچہ یہ باقاعدہ طور پر لانچ نہیں کیا گیا تھا۔ یہ ڈیوائس، جس کا ابھی تک کوئی باقاعدہ نام نہیں رکھا گیا، سام سنگ کے بوتھ پر ایک حفاظتی شیشے کی نمائش کیس میں دیکھی گئی۔ شرکاء کو اس ڈیوائس کو چھونے یا ہاتھ میں پکڑنے کی اجازت نہیں تھی۔ جنوبی کوریا کے اخبار "چوسن میڈیا" نے اس ڈیوائس کی تصاویر شیئر کی ہیں، جن میں اس کے مکمل فولڈ اور مکمل طور پر ان فولڈ حالات کو دکھایا گیا ہے۔ ہم اسے مکمل طور پر ان فولڈ کہتے ہیں کیونکہ اس میں دو ہنڈجز ہیں جو اس کی اسکرین کو 10 انچ تک پھیلنے کی اجازت دیتے ہیں۔

Samsung tri-fold prototype (image: Park Ji-min)

مکمل طور پر فولڈ ہونے کی حالت میں، یہ فون 6.5 انچ کی اسکرین میں سکڑ کر ایک ہاتھ سے استعمال کے قابل بن جاتا ہے، جیسے کہ گلیکسی زیڈ فولڈ 7 میں دیکھا گیا تھا۔ بدقسمتی سے، سام سنگ نے اس ٹرائی فولڈ اسمارٹ فون کے بارے میں مزید تفصیلات شیئر نہیں کیں، لیکن ہمیں پچھلے تصدیق سے یہ معلوم ہوا ہے کہ یہ اس سال لانچ ہوگا۔ گلیکسی جی فولڈ یا گلیکسی زیڈ ٹرائی فولڈ (عارضی نام) کی ابتدائی پیداوار بہت محدود ہوگی، اور سام سنگ کا ارادہ ہے کہ ابتدائی پیداوار میں صرف 50,000 یونٹس تیار کیے جائیں۔

مواصفات کے حوالے سے، پچھلی افواہیں یہ بتاتی ہیں کہ اس ڈیوائس میں کوالکوم کا اسنیپ ڈریگن 8 ایلیٹ چپ، ٹرپل کیمرا سیٹ اپ اور 298 گرام وزن ہوگا۔ اس کی قیمت تقریباً 2,800 ڈالر کے قریب متوقع ہے اور یہ چین، جنوبی کوریا، امریکا اور متحدہ عرب امارات جیسے مخصوص مارکیٹس میں دستیاب ہوگا۔

Android will soon become better at backing up your data

2025-08-18T10:22:00.002+05:00

AndAn APK teardown of the Google Play Services app, version 26.32.31 beta reveals some interesting details about phone backups. It hints at a new feature that Google will likely implement in the near future that would let you choose more folders to back up.

Everyone who is using automatic online backup knows that not all data is backed up. You do get your photos and videos up in the cloud along with settings and some user data, but not everything. For instance, some apps have encrypted data and can't be backed up.

Currently, you can't back up other folders, like your "Downloads" folder. But the beta version source code for Google Play Services suggests Google is working on a solution. It will likely give you the option to back up your Downloads folder, and why not other folders as well. Of course, all your data will be uploaded to your Google Drive.

Additionally, there's a string that refers to "documents", which may suggest Google will allow backups of only certain types of files and not everything.

Either way, we can only guess for now, but it seems that Google is already working on the new backup options so that we will know for sure soon enough.

Sourceroid will soon become better at backing up your data

32-Core CPUs From Intel and AMD

2011-07-18T15:40:00.001+05:00

Photograph: Courtesy of IntelIf your CPU has only a single core, it's officially a dinosaur. In fact,quad-core computing is now commonplace; you can even get laptop computers with four cores today. But we're really just at the beginning of the core wars: Leadership in the CPU market will soon be decided by who has the most cores, not who has the fastest clock speed.

What is it? With the gigahertz race largely abandoned, both AMD and Intel are trying to pack more cores onto a die in order to continue to improve processing power and aid with multitasking operations. Miniaturizing chips further will be key to fitting these cores and other components into a limited space. Intel will roll out 32-nanometer processors (down from today's 45nm chips) in 2009.

When is it coming? Intel has been very good about sticking to its road map. A six-core CPU based on the Itanium design should be out imminently, when Intel then shifts focus to a brand-new architecture called Nehalem, to be marketed as Core i7. Core i7 will feature up to eight cores, with eight-core systems available in 2009 or 2010. (And an eight-core AMD project called Montreal is reportedly on tap for 2009.)

After that, the timeline gets fuzzy. Intel reportedly canceled a 32-core project called Keifer, slated for 2010, possibly because of its complexity (the company won't confirm this, though). That many cores requires a new way of dealing with memory; apparently you can't have 32 brains pulling out of one central pool of RAM. But we still expect cores to proliferate when the kinks are ironed out: 16 cores by 2011 or 2012 is plausible (when transistors are predicted to drop again in size to 22nm), with 32 cores by 2013 or 2014 easily within reach. Intel says "hundreds" of cores may come even farther down the line.

Apple Announcing iOS 5, iCloud and Mac OS X

2011-07-12T10:24:00.001+05:00

Announcing iOS 5, iCloud and Mac OS X Lion This Monday.

Apple Announcing iOS 5, iCloud and Mac OS X Lion This Monday.Â It has now been confirmed that Apple is going to announce iOS 5, Mac OS X Lion and iCloud on Monday. Apple CEO Steve Jobs will be making these announcements in his keynote address at WWDC 2011, scheduled to start on Monday June 6th, 2011.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs, who is still on a medical leave of absence from the company, will be taking the stage at WWDC 2011 and announcing these new services.

iOS 5 is going to be the platform on which the next generation iPhone, iPod touch and iPad is going to run on. Much has been speculated about the features that iOS 5 is likely to bring, and now, come Monday, we shall know what iOS 5 is all about. On the other hand, Apple is also going to preview Mac OS X Lion, the eighth major release since the original Mac OS came out. Also, the much rumored Apple cloud service is also going to be formally announced, but now we do know that Apple was indeed behind iCloud all the time. Letâ€™s see what services iCloud has to offer! On another note, full press release has been embedded below for your reading pleasure:

CUPERTINO, Californiaâ€”May 31, 2011â€”AppleÂ® CEO Steve Jobs and a team of Apple executives will kick off the companyâ€™s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) with a keynote address on Monday, June 6 at 10:00 a.m. At the keynote, Apple will unveil its next generation software â€“ Lion, the eighth major release of Mac OSÂ® X; iOS 5, the next version of Appleâ€™s advanced mobile operating system which powers the iPadÂ®, iPhoneÂ® and iPod touchÂ®; and iCloudÂ®, Appleâ€™s upcoming cloud services offering.

How To Run iPad Apps On iPhone and iPod touch [Video]

2011-07-12T10:23:00.005+05:00

How To Run iPad Apps On iPhone and iPod touch [Video].

Ever wondered what it would be like to run your favorite iPad apps on your iPhone or iPod touch? Well now, thatâ€™s possible. ismoothproject has developed an Apple Script app that will allow you to run your purchased iPad apps, i repeat, purchased iPad apps, on your iPhone and iPod touch. Obviously, youâ€™ll need to jailbreak your iPhone and iPod touch before you proceed with the steps required to run iPad apps.

The Apple Script app required for this is called iTelePad2Pod. It basically sends the .app file via SFTP to your iPhone or iPod touch which should have OpenSSH installed on it. Bear in mind that due to the colossal difference b/w the screen size of the iPhone and the iPad, not all apps would work as perfectly as you would want them to.

Opera Mini New Update for iPad Available for Download

2011-07-12T10:23:00.002+05:00

Opera Mini New Update for iPad Available for Download.

What makes browsing the internet through Opera Mini even more spectacular is the screen real estate of the iPad 2. Available for all iOS devices, Opera Mini brings the fastest and most cost-efficient web-browsing experience for your iOS device.

The new Opera Mini for iPad brings smooth switching of tabs by just tapping on a tab preview and background loading of tabs is also present. The UI animations are overall smooth. In the Opera Mini menu, you get the usual slew of sharing, bookmarking, history and settings options. Social integration support for Twitter, Facebook and My Opera is also included.

Opera Mini also comes with support for the Retina Display on the iPhone 4. This browser can be downloaded on any iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad running iOS 3.0 or later.

VelEau, The Most Complicated Bike Drinking System You Could Possibly Imagin

2011-04-14T14:24:00.002+05:00

VelEau, The Most Complicated Bike Drinking System You Could Possibly Imagin

Why use a perfectly good water bottle on your bike when you could use a complex, expensive and awkward to use “hydration system” instead? That’s the promise of the VelEau Bicycle Mounted Hydration System.
The VelEau comes in several parts. First, there’s a saddlebag which holds 42 ounces (1.4 liters) of water. Then there’s a tube through which you drink, much like those found on CamelBak water bags. This runs from under the seat, along the top-tube to the handlebars, where it is secured to a retracting cord on the stem. This cord pulls the mouthpiece back into place when you’re done drinking, where it is secured by magnets.
If that seems like it’s complex, unnecessarily heavy and annoying to use, that’s because it probably is. However, there is at least a compartment to carry a multi tool in the same bag, which adds some utility.
The VelEau will cost just $80, or the price of around 16 water bottles. Available now.

Motorola Xoom

2011-04-13T11:14:00.003+05:00

Motorola Xoom

Motorola’s Xoom is set to compete with Apple’s iPad. The Xoom comes with front and rear facing cameras, one that records in HD, and has a larger screen than the iPad, with higher resolution. The Xoom supports Adobe Flash, and uses Verizon’s network and will be the first device to run the latest version of Google’s Android operating system, known as Honeycomb. The Xoom will be available in stores during the first quarter of this year in 3G form, which will be capable of being upgraded to 4G later in the year.

Nintendo 3DS

2011-04-13T11:14:00.001+05:00

The Nintendo 3DS, which will be released in March, allows users to play 3D video games without having to use 3D glasses. It offers a 3D slide adjuster the customize the 3D effect for a more intense 3D experience or to eliminate it alltogether. It also features two camera lenses to take 3D photos and a Street Pass which allows the 3DS to communicate with other 3Ds devices that you pass by on the street or in your home. The Nintendo 3DS is also compatible with Nintendo DS games.

GL20 Camera Glasses

2011-04-13T11:13:00.002+05:00

The GL20 Camera Glasses, which will be released later this year, are part of a Grey Label lineup of Lady Gaga-inspired products by Polaroid (see the rest below). The glasses contain a camera and 1.5-inch OLED screens that can capture and display images and video to people around you. They also have a USB key in the earpiece so imagery can be transferred to a computer and uploaded to the Internet.

IPhone 5

2011-04-13T11:13:00.000+05:00

IPhone 5

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Apple leads the pack with news of the release of the IPhone 5. The sleek new look comes with face recognition capabilities. The OLED screen has 64 gigs of memory. Not only this, the GPS system allows you to sync your phone with your iTunes software, and to also get SMS alerts that are fully customizable. Imagine ringtones that have HD level audio. Imagine no more. You can even use your IPhone 5 to chat on video on a 3G smartphone. The OLED screen is scratch resistant, and its resolution has the most highly advanced chips with a dual core processor. You can watch your local tv channels on IPhone 5, and with its built-in Pico projector, you can put meeting presentations on your phone and show it on a flat surface, such as a wall or screen.

GL10 Instant Mobile Printer

2011-04-13T11:11:00.002+05:00

GL10 Instant Mobile Printer

Also by Polaroid, this 15-ounce brushed metal device can produce Polaroid-style prints in under a minute. It can link to phones through Bluetooth or cameras and PCs through USB. The printer is ink-free and uses heat to colorize crystals on 3x4-inch Zink Imaging glossy, tear-proof photo paper. The printer can print up to 40 photos with the rechargeable battery is charged to its fullest. Filters and borders will be available to customize images. The printer will be available in May for $149.99.

Racetrack in a briefcase

2011-04-13T11:08:00.000+05:00

Racetrack in a briefcase

...take it with you anywhere

What about that :)

The product is a completely self-contained go-kart game with two carts, a 2 metre track, two controllers, a stop watch and a 9V battery block for 5 hours gaming power. Pleese don't ask why it is being sold in such a gorgeous aluminium briefcase as that is their little secret.

LG Shows Off ‘Tweet-TV’ Integrated Mobile DTV Handset

2011-04-13T11:00:00.002+05:00

LG Shows Off ‘Tweet-TV’ Integrated Mobile DTV Handset

It seems as though social networking is making itself a part of every bit of our daily lives. Be it through easier sharing of information through integration with news apps, communications from corporate heads, or clicking a button to share what song your listening to, the medium has become almost synonymous with modern web-based technology. LG is looking to carry that idea even further with its latest mobile DTV (digital television) prototype handset and its “Tweet-TV” integration. As though the cool factor of an Android-based DTV packing phone wasn’t enough, LG has included programming in the DTV app to pull Twitter updates related to what you’re watching and display them on the screen. Now, granted, the accuracy of this has yet to be verified, and it is yet to be seen if this can be made actually useful…but as a geek, I’m always interested when technologies merge into something unique. LG will be demonstrating this handset at the National Association of Broadcasters this week, so we’ll see how warmly it’s received by the tech community.

Samsung Galaxy Pro Now Available At Three UK

2011-04-13T10:59:00.001+05:00

Samsung Galaxy Pro Now Available At Three UK

Three UK has just announced the availability of the new Samsung Galaxy Pro on their network. You can get your hands on this new handset for free on monthly contracts starting at 20 GBP (about $32) or for 149.99 GBP (about $244) on PAYG scheme. Just to remind you, the Galaxy Pro offers a 2.8-inch 320 x 240 touchscreen display, an 800MHz processor, a 3.2-megapixel autofocus camera, a full QWERTY keyboard, 3G, WiFi, HSDPA and runs on Android 2.2 Froyo OS.

SoundArt Canvas Speakers

2011-04-12T12:10:00.000+05:00

SoundArt Canvas Speakers

SoundArt takes canvas art and turns it into a speaker. The system includes a distributed mode loudspeaker that sits in the frame, your choice of canvas print and a powerful sub woofer. Just hang it on your wall, plug it in your music source and enjoy the space around you. From music to movies the audio options are endless. Almost any audio source can be played through it – your Hi-Fi, iPod, DVD, CD or use the output on your AV system.

iShirt

2011-04-12T12:09:00.002+05:00

iShirt

Want a new way to carry your iPod Shuffle? Check out the iShirt, which uses a patent-pending magnetic clasp system to make your iPod shuffle part of the t-shirt design. No modification is needed to your iPod shuffle. Simply place it over the clasp area of the shirt and it locks into place. The shuffle stays firmly attached even with vigorous activity. A quick pull easily removes it from the shirt.

$9 MP3 Player

2011-04-12T12:08:00.003+05:00

$9 MP3 Player

For those who want a no-frills MP3 player, the Evergreen "DN 2000" is a great choice. It plays music directly from SD-memory cards (1GB max.) and is powered by a single AAA battery for up to 5 hours of continous playback. This player measures 58×60×13 mm and weighs 30g (without batteries). Best of all, it costs just $9 — so you won't have to worry about it getting lost or stolen. Source

Solar Generator Briefcase

2011-04-12T12:08:00.000+05:00

Solar Generator Briefcase

Sol8 is an ideal option for anyone who works outdoors and needs a low-cost alternative power source. This handy package of power is great to run laptops, small electric hand tools, DC refrigerators, GPS systems, portable electronics, and a whole lot more. It's also great to charge your batteries. It generates 13W — 14VDC/750mA — of power and detachable connectors for your laptop/electronics/etc. Source

Stepto’s account gets hacked on Xbox Live

2011-04-11T14:28:00.002+05:00

Stepto’s account gets hacked on Xbox Live

If you thought that Sony is the only company thats having problems with hackers, guess again. It seems that Microsoft and Xbox Live have similar problem as well.

Hackers over the world are getting tired from constant banning, so they have chosen to take action, or at least one of them. A hacker that goes by the name of The Predator apparently had enough harassment from Xbox Live personnel, after being banned 35 times, The Predator decided to have revenge on the person that got him banned in the first place, and so the user – Stephen “Stepto” Toulouse became the victim.
For those of you who don’t know, Stephen “Stepto” Toulouse is Director of Policy ad Enforcement for Xbox Live and he’s in charge of banning hackers. After he banned The Predator 35 times, The Predator decided it’s time for revenge so he hacked Stepto’s account so he could teach him a lesson. Of course, this incident has been taken care of and Stepto got his account back in no time.

D64 – Nintendo 64 case mod does multiplayer too

2011-04-11T14:26:00.002+05:00

D64 – Nintendo 64 case mod does multiplayer too

We’ve seen some extraordinary portable N64 case mods in the past, but none functionally as well thought out and designed as this. It’s a portable N64 mod known as the D64 and it’ll play multi-player games. The funny thing is that the D64 uses the five-inch LCD from the old Sony PS One, how about that? Each charge can generate up to three hours of play time.

Here are the D64′s official specs, according to its creator…

Gmail Motion- Write your E-mails with Body Movement

2011-04-02T12:17:00.001+05:00

Gmail Motion- Write your E-mails with Body Movement

So many thing have changed over the years, computers are leaps and bounds ahead of what they were in the beginning, but since the advent of e-mail, the way it has been composed has stayed exactly the same, until now…
Google explains that the mouse and keyboard were invented before the Internet even existed. Since then, countless technological advancements have allowed for much more efficient human computer interaction. Why then do we continue to use outdated technology? Introducing Gmail Motion — now you can control Gmail with your body.
Gmail Motion uses your computer’s built-in webcam and Google’s patented spatial tracking technology to detect your movements and translate them into meaningful characters and commands. Movements are designed to be simple and intuitive for people of all skill levels.
First you need to familiarize yourself with some of the basic functionality of Gmail Motion using this printable guide of sample gestures. With it, you’ll be able to start writing and responding to emails – with your body – in no time.

Check out the video, or try the new Gmail Motion HERE.

comes from National Geographic

2011-04-02T12:16:00.002+05:00

comes from National Geographic

I realize that I am too little too late for April Fool’s Day, but this Remote Controlled Snake would be a good prank to pull for anyone who is afraid of snakes, like Indiana Jones, for example.
This wouldn’t be the first time that we reported on remote controlled snakes. About a few years ago, we covered an RC Snake from IWOOT (I Want One Of Those), and it had a weird set of wheels underneath its jaw. This doesn’t appear to be the case with this guy, which is made from the real nature pros at National Geographic.
The National Geographic Remote Controlled Snake is about 20 inches long and runs on 2 AA batteries. It is able to move with a “life-like slithering action”, but it does something that isn’t very life-like as its eyes light up.
Yeah, that eyes lighting up feature would scare any ophidiophobe (someone who is afraid of snakes). Right now, it is available with the Banana Boa and the Green Mamba, and I am glad that there is no cobra model after that incident at the Bronx Zoo.
You should be able to get one of these snakes on the National Geographic site now. the Banana Boa is about $39.99 and the Green Mamba is $36.99.

Nexus Silent Mouse SM-7000B

2011-03-31T14:00:00.002+05:00

Nexus Silent Mouse SM-7000B

The new Nexus Silent Mouse SM-7000B uses a patented Silent Switch technology, which is designed to emit zero noise whenever you click any of its buttons. This advanced 2.4G wireless optical mouse connects to your PC or laptop with a super small nano receiver and has a 1000/1600 DPI selection button. The Nexus Silent Mouse SM-7000B is powered by 2 x AA batteries. What’s more, it also has an adjustable DPI switch for you to select from 1000 DPI to 16000 DPI at the press of a button. Watch the video demonstration after the jump.

Xilence M608 Pro CPU Cooler

2011-03-31T13:59:00.002+05:00

Xilence M608 Pro CPU Cooler

Supporting both Intel (LGA775, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1366) and AMD (AM2, AM2+, AM3) processors, the M608 Pro is the latest CPU cooler from Xilence Technology. This high performance cooler is packed with four copper heatpipes, an aluminum heatsink and a 120mm fan that operates at 500 to 1500 RPM. The Xilence M608 retails for 48.90 Euro (about $69).