Lenovo Vibe X with full-HD 5-inch display, quad-core CPU, 13MP camera launched for Rs 25,999

Lenovo Vibe X with full-HD 5-inch display, quad-core CPU launched for Rs 25,999

Lenovo has launched its new flagship, the Vibe X smartphone in India for Rs. 25,999. The Vibe X sports a 5-inch full-HD display that has a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels and a pixel density of 440ppi. That’s a combination that we’ve become used to seeing in the past few months. The display has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

Weighing 121 grams, the 5-inch full HD display device is powered by quad-core 1.5 GHz processor with a 2GB RAM internal memory and 16 GB of internal storage.
The smartphone features Android 4.2 operating system and packs a 5 MP front and 13 megapixel rear camera.

It includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AGPS and 3G connectivity options. The Vibe X is backed by a 2,000mAh battery. The smartphone supports Micro-SIM, instead of regular SIM size. The Vibe X measures 144x74x6.9mm.

Its a Great launch at right price point against the rivals like Samsung,Micromax and LG which have dominated the market. Lenovo is going aggressively to establish itself in the Smartphone market.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Revealed - Phablet

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Revealed - Phablet

The new Galaxy Note 3 features a design with extremely slimmer bezels and sharper angles on its rounded edges, marking a slight departure from Galaxy device design language thus far. It’s thinner than its predecessor and lighter (168g), despite offering a larger screen at 5.7-inches. It also offers more battery life than the Galaxy Note 2, and there’s a new and improved S Pen, too. Plus it supports faster, and more “seamless LTE” with multi-band support.

The camera has 4K video recording capabilities with a new CRI LED flash that should improve low-light photography.

Extended battery by up to 40 percent over the previous generation.

Galaxy Note 3 specs:

151.2mmx79.2mmx8.3mm
5.7-inch SuperAMOLED 1080p display with 368 ppi pixel density
2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 processor, or 1.9GHz Samsung Exynos Octacore depending on market
Android 4.3
13 megapixel rear camera, 2 megapixel front camera
3GB RAM
32 or 64GB storage
MicroSDXC card storage expansion
Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi 802.11ac, LTE Category 4
3,200 mAh battery
LED/IR combo

As for its release date, Shin did confirm that it will ship in 32GB and 64GB versions globally beginning on September 25th, and in October for the US and Japan.

Samsung Galaxy Gear Smart Watch : IFA 2013 Berlin

Samsung Galaxy Gear Smart Watch : IFA 2013 Berlin

The Galaxy Gear is bigger than most watches and somewhat clunky — especially on smaller wrists. It also feels like a tiny, flat smartphone slapped onto a wristband

It's a companion that connects to the phone via Bluetooth, extending its functionality and, ideally, making it less necessary to reach into your pocket for your phone.

The Memographer, which takes photos and videos directly from your wrist, as well as the Pedometer, which tracks your physical activities, are nice enough to make us want to spend more time with the Gear.

The Gear is priced at $299.

The colours are Jet Black, Mocha Gray, Wild Orange, Oatmeal Beige, Rose Gold, and Lime Green. 

Memographer feature: Voice Memo lets users capture conversations or notes from their wrists and save those voice recordings into texts on their Samsung Galaxy phones. Auto Lock this automatically locks the smartphone screen any time that Galaxy Gear is more than 1.5 meters away from the smartphone, and then unlocks the smartphone when the companion devices are near each other again. Find My Device helps users find the location of their smart devices when they have been misplaced by making them beep, illuminate and vibrate.

Specs: Processor: 800 MHz processor Display: 1.63 inch (41.4mm) Super AMOLED (320 x 320) Camera: 1.9 Megapixel BSI Sensor, Auto Focus Camera / Sound & Shot Format: MP4, HD(720p) Playback & Recording Connectivity: Bluetooth v 4.0 Memory: 4GB Internal memory ＋ 512 MB (RAM)

Acer Liquid S2 : New 6 inch Mega Android Phone

Acer Liquid S2 : New 6 inch Mega Android Phone

Acer has decided to unveil its product lineup, starting with a huge smartphone called the Acer Liquid S2.

The device sports a monstrous 6-inch, 1920x1080 pixel screen, a 13-megapixel camera on the back (coupled with a 2MP shooter on the front), LED ring flash, a quad-core 2.2GHz processor, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage memory.

The camera can also record full HD video at 60 FPS as well as take 27-megapixel panoramas.The Liquid S2 comes with Android 4.2.2

The Acer Liquid S2 will become available in black and red "at the end of October;" exact pricing and availability are yet to be revealed.

World's first face recognition payment system - Uniqul

World's first face recognition payment system - Uniqul


Uniqul is the world’s first face recognition payment system. It enables customers to pay without having a wallet, card or mobile phone.

As per the company , they are using military grade algorithms to make sure that the security of the system is impeccable where your credit card information is stored for payment processing.

The whole transaction will be done in less than 5 seconds.

Uniqul gives merchants the chance to know its customers – leading to a more personalized and enjoyable shopping experience.

As for the pricing of Uniqul product,the individual users will be paying a monthly subscription fee as follows: As most people mainly visit shops near their work and home Uniqul decided to set the first fee level, 0.99€, to a 1-2 km radius from an user chosen point. Radius is dependent on the number of Uniqul terminals within the area. The next level, 1.99€, covers a specified city and is perfect for users who live and work within the same city, but want to use Uniqul in a wider area. The third level, 2.99€, covers a city and nearby suburbs, and is ideal for commuters who want the shopping convenience of Uniqul both when grocery shopping close to home and when buying lunch at work. The last level, 6.99€, is targeted towards frequent travellers who want total freedom from their wallet, and covers worldwide use of Uniqul.

New Sleek Google Maps for Android - Update your Maps now

New Sleek Google Maps for Android - Update your Maps now

Google has updated Maps for Android, adding several features, including a new design for the app which makes it look more sleeker.

The new version — for both smartphones and tablets — got a cleaner interface as you can see from the images. Update it now and try it on your own.




What's in this version:
*Update will be rolling out to Android 4.0.3+ users over the next few weeks. Users with Android versions below 4.0.3 should visit http://goo.gl/5AMJS to learn about the app features available to you.

• New design for Android phones and tablets
• Enhanced navigation including live traffic updates, incident reports and dynamic rerouting
• Explore: A new way to browse and discover popular local places to eat, drink, shop, play and sleep

They have also done away with few things like : *Google Latitude is no longer part of the Google Maps app, and retiring Latitude on August 9, 2013 (http://goo.gl/DIxJM). However, Google’s new location features (http://goo.gl/Mdk4o), which includes seeing friends on a map with Google+ for Android is launched.

Let us know what you think of this update.

Samsung Galaxy S4 mini and S4 Zoom Launched in India

Samsung Galaxy S4 mini and S4 Zoom Launched in India

Samsung has added two more new handsets to its ever growing Galaxy list – the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini , the smaller version of the S4 and the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom soons after its launch in other nations. The S4 mini is a trimmed down variant of the Galaxy S4 to make the S4 more popular and get it in more hands. The S4 mini has most of the features of Galaxy S4, but with some specifications are trimmed to bring the price down. The Galaxy S4 Zoom is targeted at a more niche audience who would want the functionality of a full-fledged digital camera and all the phone functionality as well.

The S4 mini is priced at INR 27,900 while the S4 Zoom is priced at INR 29,900. Samsung is also offering free 50 GB Dropbox space and a Flip Cover for S4 Zoom buyers. As an introductory offer, users of Reliance network will get 2GB data free on 3G for three months should they buy either of these phones.

Galaxy S4 Mini has a dual-core processor clocked at 1.7GHz coupled with 1.5GB of RAM definitely sets the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini off to a decent start. A 4.3-inch Super AMOLED qHD display adorns the face of the S4 Mini.The 4.3-inch screen is larger than that of the iPhone 5, and the whole handset measures in with a smaller yet deeper frame than the Samsung Galaxy S4, at 124.6 x 61.3 x 8.94mm (4.9 x 2.4 x 0.4 inches). The plastic chassis is more fitting to a handset of this pricing and helps to keep the weight low at only 107g (3.8oz).

Galaxy S4 zoom's best-in-class 10x Optical Zoom and a powerful 16MP BSI CMOS Sensor lets the user capture quality images from a distance. Samsung says that this feature makes it only the smartphone in the world with a 10x Optical Zoom.  It pretty much looks like a regular digital camera from the back and the phone is big and heavy, at 208 grams and 15.4 millimeters thick — almost double the thickness of the original Galaxy S4. With the revolutionary Zoom Ring, the user can access Galaxy S4 Zoom's key features in a simple and intuitive way. Zoom Ring will activate the In-Call Photo Share feature, letting users capture and send an image directly via MMS to whoever he/she is talking to. The Zoom Ring also revolutionizes conventional camera zoom controls. Optical zoom control replaces traditional dials and buttons with smooth, easy-to-operate digital controls.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom has a 1.5GHz dual-Core Processor, runs Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) has a 1.9 Megapixel front camera, 4.3-inch qHD screen with 960×540 resolution. It has 8GB Internal memory (User memory approximately 5GB) and microSD slot with 64GB as the limit and 1.5GB RAM.

The World’s Fastest Ship - Incat High Speed Ferry Excels

Australian ferry builder Incat Tasmania’s world first high speed dual-fuel vehicle and passenger ferry is now officially fast with a lightship speed of 58.1 knots - (107.6 kilometres an hour) and a thrill for the designers of the 99 metre high speed vessel Francisco (Incat hull 069).

This is certainly the fastest ship in the world......of course there’s a few speed boats that could surpass 58 knots but nothing that could carry 1000 passengers and 150 cars, and with an enormous duty free shop on board.

Courtesy : Incat

Apple's New Mac Pro - The ultimate Machine

The new Apple Mac Pro is muscle through and through, starting with the new-generation Intel Xeon E5 chipset. With configurations offering up to 12 cores of processing power, up to 40GB/s of PCI Express gen 3 bandwidth, and 256-bit-wide floating-point instructions, you’ll never be at a loss for speed.

And at just 9.9 inches tall with a diameter of just 6.6 inches,Apple Mac pro is truly a pro desktop computer that can actually sit on your desk.

Engineered around workstation graphics with dual GPUs, PCI Express-based flash storage, high-performance Thunderbolt 2, new-generation Xeon processors, ultrafast memory, and support for 4K video, the new Apple Mac Pro delivers state-of-the-art performance across the board. That includes a four-channel DDR3 memory controller running at 1866MHz. It delivers up to 60GB/s of memory bandwidth, which means you can fly through even the most compute-intensive tasks in no time.

Not only does Mac Pro feature a state-of-the-art AMD FirePro workstation-class GPU with up to 6GB of dedicated VRAM — it features two of them. With all that power, you’ll be able to do things like seamlessly edit full-resolution 4K video while simultaneously rendering effects in the background — and still have enough power to connect up to three high-resolution 4K displays.

There’s flash storage, and then there’s next-generation PCI Express flash storage. We’re talking storage that’s up to 2.5 times faster than the fastest SATA-based solid-state drive and up to 10 times faster than a 7200-rpm SATA hard drive.

An incredible amount of innovation went into designing a fan system capable of cooling such a high-performance device. Instead of adding extra fans, we engineered a single, larger fan that pulls air upward through a bottom vent. As air passes vertically through the center of the device, it absorbs heat and carries it out the top.

Designed with built‑in Thunderbolt 2, USB 3, Gigabit Ethernet, and HDMI 1.4 ports, Apple Mac Pro sets a new standard in flexible, high-performance expansion.

With Pro you can access your network over three-stream 802.11ac Wi-Fi for the latest in high-speed wireless connectivity. For all your other wireless connections, Mac Pro includes Bluetooth 4.0.

The Price for this new device which will be launched later this year is not yet announced but its going to be on the higher side keeping in mind the things its stuffed with.

The fact that the GPU is not user-replaceable remains a huge issue and has to be addresses for the 3D users who use heavy applications like Maya.

But its got No Optical drive , anyways who uses Optical drive these days..everything is on Cloud !!! The redesign of this new Apple Mac Pro is the most drastic change and hope it is gonna change the way people look at desktops. The price is going to be a key though.

Sony SmartWatch 2 – the world’s first water-resistant smartwatch with NFC connectivity

Sony SmartWatch 2 – the world’s first water-resistant smartwatch with NFC connectivity

Sony SmartWatch 2 is a second screen for your Android smartphone that, as well as enhancing existing phone functionality, offers unique new benefits. Combining form and function in a sleek design, it serves as a multi-functional watch, notifier, Android app interface and phone remote control, all-in-one.

App expandability is key to Sony SmartWatch 2. It can be personalised with more dedicated apps than any other smartwatch* to seamlessly suit your needs, whether you are on the go, keeping active, in business meetings or simply at home.

Download a host of SmartWatch apps and experience a range of unique functions – many of which can even be enjoyed without ever needing to reach for your phone:

• Handle your calls by a simple touch of your wrist
• Take a photo remotely from your SmartWatch, using a smart camera app
• Control your presentations remotely using Presentation Pal
• Taking a run or on the bike? Select a mapping app on SmartWatch to check your route with a quick glance at your wrist
• Read previously downloaded e-mails when not connected to your phone
• Use lifestyle apps like Runtastic to map and instantly track your fitness activities on the go
• Quickly and easily adjust the tracks and volume on your music player, without ever taking your phone from your pocket

SmartWatch 2 is also both sleek and reassuringly robust thanks to its water and dust resistant design, giving you the freedom to enjoy it on the beach or simply on the go – come rain or shine.

SmartWatch 2 introduces new features as a natural successor to the current Sony SmartWatch such as NFC connectivity for one-touch pairing, stunning premium design and a range of technologies including higher resolution for sharper viewing, better visibility even in sunlight, longer battery stamina, more intuitive interface, standalone watch functionality and a wide range of pre-installed and recommended apps.

Sony SmartWatch 2 SW2 will be available worldwide from September 2013.

Paypal Galactic : Buying things in Outer Space

PayPal is the boundary and currency agnostic platform, regularly used by 128 million people around the globe. Paypal almost single-handedly created the online payment category and can truly say Paypal have helped change the way the world uses money.

The mobile-payments company on 27th June 2013 morning introduced plans to create a system that will allow space tourists buy things from outer space. A innovative and futuristic approach which looks promising thanks to Virgin Galactic, Space X and a host of other space tourism programs including the Space Hotel that hopes to be in orbit by 2016.

PayPal Galactic initiative was launched live from the SETI Institute, supported by key organizations in the scientific community. This visionary program, spearheaded by PayPal and working with the SETI Institute, aims to bring together leaders in the space industry to work on the big questions around the commercialization of space. These include:

• What will our standard currency look like in a truly cash-free interplanetary society?
• How will the banking systems have to adapt?
• How will risk and fraud management systems need to evolve?
• What regulations will we have to conform with?
• How will our customer support need to develop?

The event was live streamed at www.paypal-galactic.com and will be available on demand  at the same location.  A video explaining the initiative is available in HD and standard definition for downloading and sharing immediately at www.paypal-galactic.com

Creating a secure and functional space commerce system won’t be easy but with all the experience Paypal has in commerce space we can with confidence say that Paypal will be front runner in this race whenever it begins.