!! Techno Diary !!

!! An Acer like none other !!

2017-07-28T21:48:00.000-07:00

Acer Predator 21X -:

Acer is no stranger when it comes to making gaming laptops. But we can guarantee you that notHinG they’ve ever made is anything quite like this one. the Acer Predator 21X is a behemoth, where you can take the word ‘behemoth’ literally. this monster houses two GtX 1080s (tWo!), a 21-inch curved display – yes cUrVed – and a mechanical keyboard to boot. this beast is massive, and weighs a whopping 8kgs, so you’re not going to be lugging it around. You need two power supplies to juice those two 1080s inside. the mechanical keyboard uses cherry MX switches, there’s rGB backlighting under each key. the keyboard also has macro keys to the left, for your specialised gaming needs.

To add to that the Predator 21X comes with tobii’s eye-tracking, which tracks your eyes movements and changes camera angles accordingly, so you can actually aim with your eyes. Acer says they’ll start shipping next year but we don’t know when or for how

much. it’s safe to assume it’ll cost a small fortune.

SPECIFICATIONS -:

display resolution: 2560x1080 | display size: 21-inch Curved Screen | cpu: Intel 7th gen Kaby Lake processors | storage: 4TB SSD | gpu: Two GTX 1080s in SLI

!! Learn coding in fun and easy way !!

2017-07-18T20:58:00.000-07:00

Plezmo -:

Parents want to introduce their kids to the joys of programming as soon as possible and gadgets are more than welcome to help. That’s where Plezmo comes in. Plezmo has been designed to be easy-to-use right out of the box. This is because Plezmo’s apps walk you through the steps you’ll need to take, along with examples, to make it as easy to use as possible. Everything has been designed to help whoever is using it understand how the program works and how to use. This means you don’t need any prior knowledge in coding to get started! Plezmo makes use of many sensors, or elements as they call it. Some of the features available in Plezmo elements include a buzzer, a proximity sensor, light sensor, motion sensor, a display element, button and more. You can program the Plezmo elements wirelessly using Plezmo apps.

!! Turn your andoid or IOS devices into camera !!

2017-07-18T20:49:00.000-07:00

Pixlplay -:

Pixlplay can turn your Android or iOS device into a camera. A camera specifically designed for kids to have fun with. The camera design is inspired by the classic 35mm cameras from back when people actually carried cameras around. Pixlplay is rugged by design, so that your phone isn’t damaged with rough usage. To get it working, first open it up, for this you need to unlatch the two child resistant latches. Then you plug in Pixlplay’s audio jack. This controls the shutter button on the Pixlplay. You’ll of course, need a lightning to 3.5mm adapter for the iPhone 7. Next, simply insert your smartphone into Pixlplay. There’s an adjustable clamp which allows for a wide selection of phones to be able to work with the Pixlplay. While you can continue to use your phone as you normally would, simply close Pixlplay’s door, latch it up, and now it’s kid-proof and good for a round or two of old school photography.

!! A budget Fitness tracker !!

2017-07-05T11:26:00.000-07:00

Garmin Forerunner 35 -:

Featuring a minimalist design, the Garmin Forerunner 35 is what you’d call a budget fitness tracker. We’re obviously not counting the cheap knock-offs. There’s no touchscreen, and there are no fancy features to the device but the one place where Garmin hits it out of the park is with the accompanying smartphone app. Along with personalised calibration, the amount of data that this sports watch collects is insane. It’s everything you’d want from a fitness tracker with a good level of accuracy. The only thing lacking about the Forerunner 35 is its design. The monochrome low resolution screen might throw off those who’d like to show off but for the serious runner, this should be a definite carry on.

SPECIFICATIONS

!! Bring your imagination to life !!

2017-07-05T11:19:00.000-07:00

3D Doodler Pen -:

Drawing in 3D sounds easy right? Well, it’s definitely not as easy as drawing on paper; there’s a learning curve. But we were drawing 3D stick-men (albeit, really bad ones) in no time. Using the pen was easy, plug it into a power source, give it a minute or so to heat up. Insert the plastic string filament into the back; there are two buttons to load and unload the string. All you need to do now is hold down a button near the front and watch the plastic flow out the tip. Speed of flow is adjustable via a speed controller. Near the speed controller you have the temperature control which you may need to adjust depending on the filament you’re using. That’s about it, you’re drawing in 3D now. Price: `5,999

Get rid of different connectors for different devices here is the 3 in 1 connector !!

2017-07-05T11:13:00.000-07:00

Trilobi -:

Trilobi is a 3-in-1 common Tip MAG cable which works with all devices. Doesn’t matter if you’re using an iPhone or an Android phone, or any kind of tablet, Trilobi will work with it. It also supports phone to phone charging. When we say 3-in-1, we mean that it functions as a lightning connector, a microUSB and a good old USB-A connector. Trilobi solves the problem of carrying different cables around, quite common in households using different kinds of devices. The cable itself is made of a durable nylon, so it should be able to take some punishment. On one end of the Trilobi we have a lightning and Android connector. One side functions as a lightning connector, and when switched around, it’s now an Android connector. On the other end, you have a USB-A and microUSB connector. The USB-A transforms into a microUSB by opening up.

Wanna travel with style here is the just the thing you need !!

2017-07-04T21:44:00.000-07:00

Versatyl -:

Versatyl is a travel jacket whose goal is make sure you have pocket for everything you’ll need for when you travel.

Versatyl comes with a total of 18 pockets, and it’s made of 100% polyester, i.e, it’s water resistant. It also comes with a detachable hood, loops for your headphones, a pen holder, and a pocket for just about anything you could think of carrying along with you. At the back of the jacket, you have a “carry all” pocket. While not in use it’s folded up, and when you need even more room to carry stuff, you can take the satchel out and use it as a sling pouch.

Other features include retractable gloves, reflector strips, wrinkle-free fabric etc; this is the go-to jacket for travelers. Versatyl is available in four color options, Ebony Black & Grey, Electric Blue & Black, Cool Blue & Dark Blue, and Fiery Red & Black. It’s currently live on Fueladream. com, look for Versatyl and grab your own for just `1,999 while it still lasts.

Are you a big fan of PLAYSTATION then you should have these !!

2017-07-04T21:21:00.000-07:00

ColorWare PlayStation 4 Pro Retro

When it comes to customising electronics and gadgets, not many do it better than ColorWare. This time around, they’ve customised the new PlayStation 4 Pro. Taking a step in the retro direction, they’ve got the brand new Pro, looking like the good old PlayStation(see what we did there?). The Retro Pro has been recoloured to, you guessed it, classic grey, and the PlayStation logo sits in the centre of the top-side, in its classic mix of red, green, blue, and yellow.

ColorWare also ensure the quality of their custom products, in their words, each of their products pass “intense phases of disassembly, cleaning, masking, painting and inspection before being buffed and reassembled.” This customised PlayStation 4 Pro will be a limited edition and there’s only 25 of them up for grabs. At $899 (`60,200 approx.) each.

Nolo VR changing the way of playing Vr games

2017-06-28T04:27:00.000-07:00

Nolo VR -:

NOLO is a front-facing room scale motion tracking system that works with mobile devices and with Steam VR games. The best part? It’s quite affordable. NOLO VR comes with a headset for your smartphone, controllers and a base station to register your motion. Unlike high-end VR headsets like the HTC Vive or the Oculus Rift, you will watch everything on your smartphone display. However, at $99 (`6,500 approx.), it’s a considerably cheaper option. Some of NOLO’s features include six DoF (Degree of Freedom), four hours of battery life and compatibility with most Android smartphones and VR headsets. SteamVR shouldn’t have too many issues with Android but since many developer functions are limited in iOS, there might be a few problems.

Samsung Gear S3 Frontier

2017-05-03T02:53:00.002-07:00

Samsung’s Gear S2 and its rotating bezel was a big step forward for how a smart device on your wrist should be interacted with. In its second iteration, Samsung has made it even better. Unlike the Gear S2, the Gear S3 looks less like a toy and more like a real and rugged watch. The Frontier has a 1.3 inch Super AMOLED panel 360p display, with bright and vibrant colours. The Frontier is also IP68 certified, meaning you can take a bath with it, or go out in the rain while wearing it if you need to.The OS of choice for the Gear S3 is the Tizen OS. While the OS and interface is far smoother and faster than competing Android Wear, or even Apple’s Watch OS 2, the downside is that there’s really no apps to use with it. The Samsung Gear S3 Frontier is as good as smartwatches can get right now. The Gear S3 Frontier and Classic are also compatible with iOS devices; it doesn’t lose most of its functionalities, as most Android Wear smartwatches do. The Samsung Gear S3 Frontier doesn’t make smartwatches perfect, or even useful, but it’s a step in the right direction.

SPECIFICATIONS

Price: `28,500/

Mercedes AMG 2018 GT C

2017-04-23T00:23:00.002-07:00

AMG is completing its 50th anniversary this year. In celebration, Mercedes is rolling out the AMG 2018 GT C at the Detroit Auto Show this year. The AMG GT C is a two seater hardtop. It houses a 550hp twin turbo 4 litre V8 engine, one that offers an impressive 0 - 100km/h in just 3.7 seconds. As for top speed, the GT C can reach top speeds of up to 315km/h. Other than the above, the new GT C will feature rear-wheel steering, an electronic limited slip differential and active air management. It comes with a number of louvres under that can open and close as required to assist with cooling the engine and with the vehicle’s aerodynamics. The launch model of the car will be the Edition 50, which is limited to just 50 cars. The edition 50 boasts matte black externals, and a black chrome exterior trim. As for interiors, they will feature silver pearl and black Nappa leather. There’s no pricing info yet, but expect to see the Mercedes AMG 2018 GT C at car dealerships sometime around summer this year.

2018 Ford Mustang

2017-04-22T05:22:00.001-07:00

Ford’s classic Mustang is getting an upgrade. The new 2018 Ford Mustang will feature a much sportier look. Although,it wouldn’t be much of an upgrade if it was just the looks,right? The new Mustang will come with a host of new and changed features. One of those features is the addition of MagneRide magnetorheological adaptive dampers, which will be available on both EcoBoost and GT Performance Packs.Instead of the old 3.7-Litre V6, the new Mustang will house a 5.0-Litre V8, with improved horsepower and torque. The default horsepower of 435 was capable of boosting with the aftermarket calibration pack that Ford Performance sells.It would let you boost the horsepower of the Mustang GT from 435 to 472. This is likely to be available in the new Ford Mustang as well. The company will offer both port and direct fuel injection options. There’s also the option for a 10-speed automatic transmission alongside a 6-speed manual transmission. Manual will come with twin-disc clutch and a new dual-mass flywheel.

The new Mustang’s exteriors also have some changes. The car looks significantly different from its predecessor with the hood lowered by 20mm. Other than that, there’s a new lower rear diffuser in the back and a decklid wing for Performance Package models. As for interiors, the old analog speedometer and tachometer have been replaced with a 12-inch digital gauge cluster. The new model will also incorporate an optional active exhaust so that drivers will be able to control

the noise of the engine at will.

Iron Man Mark 43

2017-04-21T04:13:00.000-07:00

Chinese toy maker The Toys Asia have gone and created a life-sized Iron Man armour. That’s right, it’s life sized. But, and that’s a big but, you’re not going to be able to wear it or anything. It does make for a really neat display piece though. Especially if you add the fact that the armour actually opens up, and in a manner very identical to the actual armour itself, from the movies. The armour features 46 motors that power its 567 parts. You can open the armour up and get a nice view of its intricate insides. Since you’re not going to be wearing this, the armour comes along with a remote control to open and close it as needed. The armour is accompanied by its own display stand. Priced at $360,000(`2.4 cr approx) this suit of armour is a must-have for any diehard Marvel fan. Actually, we’re quite sure even those unfamiliar with the Marvel Universe will be quite impressed by this toy.

Gameband -:

2017-04-20T11:02:00.001-07:00

The Gameband is a powerful smartwatch that’s been made specifically for, you guessed it, gamers. Gameband runs on a Qualcomm SnapDragon Wear 2100 processor. It’s got its own Android OS and comes with its own suite of apps. You can put a microSD into the Gameband as well, turning it into a portable storage device. You can then access data in the Gameband via Bluetooth as well. Gameband has partnered with the likes of Atari and Terraria, to bring those titles to your wrist. You can expect classic titles like Pong, Centipede and more to run on the Gameband. Furthermore, there will be an Atari Red version and a Terraria version of the Gameband as well. You can expect a mini-version of Terraria for the gameband. Design elements from the game have also been used within Gameband’s interface. You can of course still use the Gameband for other basic smartband applications. Find Gameband on Kickstarter.

ChargeWrite -:

2017-04-19T13:10:00.000-07:00

The creators of this pen call it the “world’s coolest pen.” Let’s find out why. The ChargeWrite comes with a built-in 16GB flash drive and powerbank. That’s right, this pen works both as storage and charger. ChargeWrite also makes use of a universal smartphone tip, i.e, it works with both lightning ports and microUSB ports. Of course, it’s not called a pen for nothing. When not in use as a powerbank or storage unit, ChargeWrite can still be used a ballpoint pen; and they’re giving free replacements for all their Indiegogo backers. But that’s not all, you can use the ChargeWrite as a stylus as well. To charge the ChargeWrite, you can pull off the top half of the pen to reveal a USB plug. ChargeWrite can hold up to 1000 mAh of charge. Look for ChargeWrite on Indiegogo if you’re interested in getting one yourself.

Smart Spectacles -:

2017-04-17T22:05:00.005-07:00

The University of Utah has come up with a pair of smart glasses that may eliminate the need for bifocals in the future. These smart glasses make use of liquid lenses that automatically adjust their focus. This means that you don’t have to keep taking your glasses on and off or switching them for reading glasses etc. Carlos Mastrangelo – the professor who led the research on the glasses alongside doctoral student Nazmul Hasan – said that any person who puts these glasses on will see objects in front of them clearly, no matter the distance. As people get older, their vision tends to weaken or get poorer. This is due to the eye lens’ being unable to change shape as required. This is the reason most people tend to need reading glasses or bifocals as they get older. Prescription glasses today simply change the range your eyes can focus on; you can see closer, but you need to take your glasses off to see farther away. With these smart spectacles your eyes will actually be able to adjust to different distances. Of course, no smart object is complete without an app. The smart glasses come with an app, which lets you calibrate the lenses and update your prescription as needed.

Stark smartwatch

2017-04-15T12:06:00.002-07:00

The smartwatch trend is quickly catching up. The only thing stopping most people from picking one up, is the price. Stark is a hybrid smartwatch with all the functionalities you’d expect from a smartwatch. Also, at just $40 (`2,700 approx.), it’s extremely affordable as well. Stark’s activity tracker can track your steps, distance travelled, you can set goals for yourself, record your exercise sessions, track calories burned and more. Stark’s case is made out of stainless steel, its hands are glow-in-the-dark, and the strap is made out of a thermoplastic polyurethane. Stark is compatible with both iOS and Android; you can push notifications from your phone to Stark. Last but not least, you don’t need to charge the Stark. You can find the Stark hybrid smartwatch on Kickstarter.

Vertu Constellation latest smartphone

2017-04-15T12:02:00.002-07:00

British luxury smartphone manufacturer Vertu seems to have made a home for itself in this section. The rate at which they dish out luxury smartphones month after month, it’s no surprise. This time, they’ve come out with the Vertu Constellation. Like most Vertu smartphones, this mobile device is handcrafted down to the very last detail in England. As with most Vertu smartphones, you can customise your own Constellation with cases ranging from leather to ostrich and even snake skin. The phone comes in-built with an anodised Aluminium frame and a Ruby shortcut access key. The feature that makes the Vertu Constellation stand out the most from other phones from the brand is that it’s the first to allow fully encrypted calls. This is thanks to the in-built tech from SilentCircle. Other than that, it’s also the brand’s first phone to have dual-SIM functionality and comes with a Sapphire crystal display.

SPECIFICATIONS Android 6.0; SoC: Qualcomm SnapDragon 820 | RAM: 4GB Storage: 128 GB, expandable | Display: 5.5-inch 534ppi Sapphire crystal display | Battery: 3,220mAh | Camera: 12MP main; 4MP front Price: 4.75 lac approx.