Cortana for Android, iOS finally here
Microsoft has been working extremely hard to get a strong foothold in the mobile market. Microsoft’s Cortana has proven to be one of the best personal digital assistants and the software giant is trying to get it to as many users as possible. Firstly, Microsoft integrated Cortana in Windows 10 and it has moved up […]
LED projector line-up with Bluetooth support
Mumbai: LG Electronics (LG) is all set to distinguish its Minibeam series of projectors at CES 2016. The three newest projectors in the Minibeam series—PH550, PW1000, and PW1500—have the distinction of featuring both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. Moreover, LG’s new 2016 models have been slimmed down even further for easier portability and convenience. The all-new […]
Google’s Internet balloon with cellular operations
New Delhi: Google’s Project Loon, through which the online search giant plans to provide Internet connectivity using balloons, will interfere with cellular transmissions of mobile operators in India, the government said.The proposed frequency band to be used in the Loon Project of Google is being used for cellular operations in India and it will lead […]
Instapaper: Read out aloud
The people at Apple love creating waves, and they know they will have a market share for whatever they come up with. When they launched Apple Watch, there were many who made fun of the concept, but many who could not wait to get their hands on it. Once it hit the markets, a slew […]
Help a touch away
What was intended to be an app for users to share surplus food, ended up being a lifesaver when Chennai was inundated by rains and half the city flooded. As volunteers struggled to organise their efforts and the affected searched desperately for relief and supplies, Scappi for Chennai, a geo-location-based app, was published on the […]
Report: Artificial intelligence to replace smartphones by 2021
Mumbai: A survey conducted by Ericsson owned ConsumerLab, as part of its fifth annual report on consumer trends, indicated that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will replace smartphones in the next five years. The Sweden-based communication technology provider questioned more than 100,000 consumers across 40 countries, enquiring their views on the future of technology. Interestingly, one in […]
Latest Range of Bluetooth Headsets
Mumbai: Genius has announced the launch of its new range of Bluetooth 4.0 headsets—the HS-940 BT and HS- 930 BT. The HS-940 BT headset with swivel earcup design easily and quickly pairs with any Bluetooth device. According to the company, the headset delivers crisp sound with signature bass performance. A 30-metre wireless working distance, allows […]
A Rugged Wearable Camera HX-A1
New Delhi: Panasonic India launches its rugged wearable camera HX-A1 offering a revolution in capturing night scenes you have never seen before. The Ultra Compact camera weighs approximately 45 grams making shooting hands-free compatible even over longer periods recording exciting scenes in Full HD. The rugged machine is waterproof to 1.5m without the need for […]
Apple releases first Arabic version of Siri
San Francisco: Apple Inc on Tuesday released a version of its virtual personal assistant Siri for Arabic speakers in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, potentially making its iPhones more attractive in a largely affluent market of more than 30 million people. The move, part of Apple’s latest software updates, means people in those […]
Wireless double shot
Two years ago, in a major product bump-up, Bose untethered its signature sound systems and enabled them to be wirelessly connected to multiple music sources, using Wi-Fi. Meanwhile Blue was the new Black: makers of speakers for the burgeoning mobile market, did away with messy wires by making them Bluetooth-pairable with phones. Never one to […]
This Gadget took virtual reality to an entirely new level
In the wake of increased demand for enhanced audiovisual experience, companies today are constantly investing on Virtual Reality (VR) technologies—both software and hardware. Reports suggest that the VR market has been growing at an unprecedented rate and will reach a total value of $70 billion by 2020. Contrary to popular belief, VR gadgets can be […]
Dual Band AC Wireless USB Adapter
Mumbai: DIGISOL on Monday introduced a new Wireless Dual band USB adapter DG-WN3430AC that enables notebook/desktop computers having USB interface to connect wirelessly with other clients in the network. Apart from being compliant with IEEE 802.11ac and IEEE802.11n standard, it is backward compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g standard. DG-WN3430AC Wireless USB adapter can achieve wireless data […]
ID theft risk in connecting kids to Internet
Singapore: Parents who gave their child a Kidizoom smartwatch or a VTech InnoTab tablet may have exposed them to identity theft after Hong Kong-based VTech said hackers stole the personal information of more than 6 million children. The breach underscores how digital products aimed at kids often have far weaker security than other computer products, […]
The new Asus VevoBook 4K laptop
Mumbai: ASUS on Monday launched VivoBook 4K, an affordable mainstream laptop that delivers 4K (Ultra high definition) visuals with an enhanced resolution for better detailing. The laptop brings in high-quality 4k/UHD visuals to the mainstream laptop segment, providing users with extremely detailed and sharp visuals at an affordable price. The 3840 x 2160 resolution display […]
Storing electricity in paper
Researchers at Linköping University’s Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Sweden, have developed power paper — a new material with an outstanding ability to store energy. The material consists of nanocellulose and a conductive polymer. The results have been published in Advanced Science. One sheet, 15 cm in diameter and a few tenths of a millimetre thick […]
New Magnetic Charger for The Watch
After Samsung and Moto rolled out their wireless charging dock, fans started to anticipate one from Apple too. It was high time Apple released one for the Watch, because the fans were getting noticeably restless due to the missing cool gadget from their goodie bag. Fortunately, Apple recently launched the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock. […]
Dream of being a bird?
Cambridge: With a few flaps of his arms, Kip Fenton soared into the New York City skyline, veering around a sea of skyscrapers as the wind whistled in his ears. Then, all too soon, the goggles came off and he was back in a bright white room near Boston, no longer a bird but a […]
Apps that pierce ballooning utility bills
Four years ago, when Jigar Doshi returned from the US, he realised his monthly phone bill was around Rs 3,000 — more than what he paid in US, where rates are significantly higher. Perturbed by the disparity, Doshi started planning an android app which could track voice calls and messages from a phone and use […]
Panasonic launches its Eluga series 4G smartphone
New Delhi: Panasonic India on Thursday announced the release of its security-oriented smartphone, the Eluga Mark. Available at a price of Rs. 11,990, the Eluga Mark comes enabled with enhanced privacy features such as a fingerprint sensor and Android-For-Work for enhanced IT security and BYOD support. Panasonic’s latest offering comes with complete protection for personal […]
New light Meter for iPhone works like a charm
Mumbai: Lumulabs is back again with the new Lumu Power light meter for iphones, which offers flawlessly sharp exposure and light metering. The Lumu Power light meter is currently a part of a kickstarter campaign is undoubtedly one of the best portable digital light meters around. The new device has received a lot of upgrades […]