Author: Preetish Gumber

GoPro CEO Nicholas Woodman on Building a Google Glass-style Wearable

GoPro is a brand of high-definition personal cameras, often used in extreme action video photography. They are known for being lightweight, rugged or mountable in unusual places such as outside planes, cars, or boats.

In an interview with Nicholas Woodman(CEO for GoPro), he was asked whether GoPro is working on a Google Glass style product, he suggested that while the company is looking at the space it’s more with a view to thinking about how to interoperate with those type of devices, rather than making a dedicated pair of GoPro Glasses itself.

I think what’s going to be exciting is you’re going to see more of these products working together,” said Woodman. “You already see it with GoPro and smartphones and people often ask me are you afraid of the smartphone? And the answer is no — the smartphone is helping our business because it’s killing traditional cameras… which is opening up retail shelf space for GoPro and opening up consumer dollars for GoPro.”

”GoPro is used in a totally different way to a traditional camera, and then beyond that the smartphone makes for an incredible video remote control for a GoPro right?” said Woodman. “Now I can preview and control my GoPro with my smartphone, playback my videos and share them directly from the smartphone. Never needing to hook my GoPro to a computer.

“And then you think of things like Glass and what not — a Glass-like product become terrific heads-up hands-free remote control devices for the GoPros and I think it’s just going to become more and more enabling and you’re going to be able to use your GoPro in even more versatile ways thanks to these complementary products.”

Woodman said the company is not feeling complacent about potentially having a Mountain View sized competitor, in the not too distance future. ”We’ve very careful to be very appreciative for the success that we have right now but also we still wake up sacred every morning. You know we’re smart but we’re not that smart. Fear drives you a lot harder than success does,” he added.

Nicholas does not seem to take Glass as its competitor, instead he sees Glass (or other wearables) as an excellent way for folks to interact with GoPro cameras.

During the interview he was asked which is the best video he has ever seen recorded by the GoPro, he said there are many but the one that come first in mind is :

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September 12, 2013
Google and Intel Announce New Haswell Chromebooks

Google and Intel introduced three new Chromebooks and a Chromebox, each of them running Intel’s Haswell processors. This was announced on Wednesday at Intel Developer Forum keynote in San Francisco, as Intel VP Doug Fisher and Sundar Pichai, the head of Google’s Android and Chrome divisions, showed off the new hardware.

They revealed two new laptops from existing partners HP and Acer, a Chromebook from Toshiba and a Chromebox from Asus. These devices makes Asus and Toshiba’s first devices into Chrome OS hardware. Doug Fisher promised battery life improvements of up to 50 percent and performance jumps as high as 15 percent for Haswell Chrome devices over their previous generation chipsets.

There are customers telling us they are interested in new operating systems and in particular Chromebooks,” said Ron Coughlin, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer PCs, Services and Solutions, HP. “We built the HP Chromebook to offer a great experience, choice and affordability, with a design that is truly unique.”

The HP Chromebook 14 offers a fast and easy way for customers to connect to favorite websites in seconds. It also offers a gateway to the Google experience, including Google Chrome apps like Gmail, YouTube, Google Drive and Google+ Hangouts for users daily routine.

Some time back Chrome was just a browser and nothing else. But if Chrome OS is going to grow up and truly take on Microsoft and Apple, it will need both better applications and good hardware.

The HP Chromebook14 is expected to be available in the US by end of the year, starting at $299.99.

September 12, 2013
Intel’s New ‘Quark Core’ for Wearable Devices

Intel is working on a new line of ultra-small and ultra-low-power microchips for wearable devices like smart-watches and bracelets, it seems like an effort from the company to fit into the next generation technology, which is the wearable devices.

Intel CEO Bryan Krzanich just pulled out the tiny Quark X1000 chip at the 2013 Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in San Francisco. Intel will provide equally miniature reference boards and software to help developers put tiny communicating computers in just about everything, which includes smart-watches, if developers are interested.

“Our strategy is actually very simple,” Krzanich explained earlier in the keynote. “Our plan is to lead in every segment of computing.” That includes servers, laptops, tablets, and phones, but also other devices yet to be designed.

In other words, the actual CPU core inside a Quark chip is one-fifth the size and consumes one-tenth the power of an Atom CPU core. Quark is aimed at markets where power consumption and form factor take priority, according to an Intel representative.

After the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Gear and Qualcomm Toq, the wearable devices is supposedly the next technology to rule the world, keeping that in mind ‘Quark’ seems a smart move from Intel.

September 11, 2013

Apple iPhone 5s vs iPhone 5c

Apple just brought all the rumors to an end by launching two new iPhones, the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 5c. The iPhone 5c is a poly-carbonate build phone with various color options like white, pink, yellow, blue and green, the phone has all the same features as the previous iPhone 5 which has now been discontinued. On the other hand the iPhone 5s has a typical iPhone 5 build that uses aluminium and glass, the 5s is available in three colors: silver, space gray and gold, this phone comes up with some upgraded features.

So lets simply compare both the iPhones:


Specifications	iPhone 5s	iPhone 5c
Dimensions	123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm	124.4 x 59.2 x 8.97 mm
Weight	112 grams	132 grams
Processors	A7 chip with 64 bit architecture and a M7 motion compressor	A6 chip
Display	4 inch retina display with a resolution of 1136 x 640 (326ppi)	4 inch retina display with a resolution of 1136 x 640 (326ppi)
Rear Camera	8 megapixels with 1.5µ pixels, f/2.2 aperture, Sapphire crystal lens cover, True tone flash, backside illumination sensor, five element lens and hybrid IR filter	8 megapixels with 1.5µ pixels, f/2.2 aperture, Sapphire crystal lens cover, LED flash, backside illumination sensor, five element lens and hybrid IR filter
Video Recording	Full HD @ 30fps, true tone flash, Slo – mo Video, improved video stabilization	Full HD @ 30fps, LED flash, video stabilization
Front Camera	1.2 MP, 720p video with a resolution of 1280 x 960	1.2 MP, 720p video with a resolution of 1280 x 960
Siri	Yes	Yes
Touch ID	Fingerprint Identity Sensor (Yes)	No
Colors	Silver, Space Gray & Gold	White, Pink, Yellow, Blue, Green
Price	16/32/64 GB – 649/749/849 USD	16/32 GB – 549/649 USD

The pricing and availability of these phones in Indian market is still not confirmed, we will have to wait and see as factors like prices are of great importance in the Indian market. Meanwhile, which phone would you like to go for, do let us know below.

September 11, 2013

Sony Xperia Z1 Showcased Along With The Alleged Xperia Z1 Mini

After the launch of the Sony Xperia Z1 at IFA 2013, its time to get back to the rumors. The mini version of the water resistant smartphone by Sony showed up along with the Z1 itself.

With the leaked images we get to look at some of the specs as well. The Xperia Z1 mini is rumored to come up with a 720p 4.3 inch screen, boast 2 GB of RAM, 8 GB of internal memory, powered by quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, Android Jelly Bean 4.3 and sport the same 20.7 MP camera as on the Xperia Z1. The Z1 mini is rumored to make its official appearance at CES 2014 in Las Vegas this January.

A previous leaked image had shown the front of the phone.

These are leaked configurations, as there is no word from Sony about this device. The above configurations seem a bit too much as it shows that the Z1 mini will be powered with the snapdragon 800 processor and will sport a 20.7 MP camera, but if this rumor comes up true just like the rumors of a plastic iphone 5c which came up to be true, the Z1 mini seems to be a nightmare for its competitors.

However, the Japanese major has not yet revealed its plan for the smaller-sized version of its flagship smartphone. If we look at the previously launched mini versions of the phones like HTC One and the Galaxy S4 it shows that all smartphone minis have opted for lower grade processors than their bigger ones, we believe something like a Snapdragon 600 processor might be the choice of Sony for the Z1 mini.

Will Sony follow what is been the trend for mini phones, or will it completely change the segment of “mini” phones with its rumored Xperia Z1 mini, we will have to wait and see what Sony brings to the table.

September 11, 2013
Intel Showcased 4th Generation Processors at The “India Retail Innovation & Technology Tour”

Intel today organized India Retail Innovation & Technology Tour, and showcased a wide range of devices powered by Intel’s latest processors.

The aim of the seminar was to showcase the advanced technology supported by Intel 4^th generation processors, which helps users to interact with technology in various innovative ways like gestures, touch and voice commands.

Devices which were on display during the session include 2-in-1 devices, Ultrabooks, Tablets, Value PCs, and Smartphones, which are based on Intel processors.

2013 has been a special year for us, with the launch of 4 processors and the Silvermont micro-architecture. These innovations have been a step towards revolutionizing the way we interface with computing devices through touch, voice, facial recognition and gesture-based interactions. With the launch of Bay Trail later this year, we will only take another step in making this a reality and the event today is aimed at showcasing how the consumer’s experience can be taken to the next level”- says, Thaine Creitz, Director Consumer Channels Group, Intel Corporation.

Intel 4^th generation processors are Equipped with Intel Quick Sync Video to facilitate easier and faster conversion of videos. The session included showcasing of the ArcSoft ShowBiz, which is a Windows 8 UI application to produce videos quickly using the Intel Quick Sync Video feature. You can create videos in various different formats like Blu-ray, DVDs, 3D videos, etc and also inter convert them easily and quickly.

Many products were showcased during the presentation including the Dell XPS18 which might launch in India soon, it has a giant touch screen of 18.4 inches with Intel Pentium / i3 / i5 processors, memory(RAM) is 4 / 4 / 8 GB, hard disk option would be 320 / 500 / 500 GB + 32 SSD, this device would have Windows 8 64 bit and the giant device weighs 2.2 Kg. This device costs $ 899.99 / 999.99 / 1349.99 respectively. You can find the images below.

Intel also showcased the mini CPU, which can make the towers portable. You can check some images below:

One of the tablet that was showcased during the event was the Ramos W32, comes with a 10.1 inch screen, 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB of in built storage and is priced at $259.99:

Besides of all these products, Intel showcased alot more. The company has tied up for smartphones with Indian manufacturers like Xolo and Lenovo and has plans to get some more partners to boost up its smartphone range.

[toggle title=”Press Release”]Intel hosts “India Retail Innovation & Technology Tour”

Showcases wide range of devices based on touch, gesture and voice recognition technologies

New Delhi, September 10, 2013: Intel today organized an interactive “India Retail Innovation &

Technology Tour” to showcase and demonstrate an all new “Fast-Easy– Safe” computing experience

through a wide range of high performance devices powered by Intel’s latest processors. The session

featured a wide array of form factors including the latest 2-in-1devices, Ultrabooks™, Value PCs,

Tablets with Android* and Windows 8* and Smartphones based on Intel processors. An exciting

range of demos and applications were showcased on these devices to highlight the benefits and

goodness of Intel® Architecture.

Applications to show touch with performance and enhanced gaming experience

Intel® Quick Sync Video, built right into the 4th generation Intel® Core™ processor, uses dedicated

media processing to make video creation and conversion faster and easier. With it you can create

DVDs or Blu-ray* discs, create and edit 3D videos, convert 2D video files into 3D, and convert

video for your portable media player and for uploading to your favorite social networking sites—

all in a flash. The session included showcasing of the ArcSoft ShowBiz

application to produce videos quickly using the Intel Quick Sync Video feature.

Also available in new 4th generation Intel® Core™ processors, the Intel® Iris™ Pro graphics

5200 and Intel® Iris™ graphics 5100 give consumers a better gaming experience with more stunning

performance than ever before. One notable app that takes advantage of these new graphics to deliver

a visually stunning racing experience is Codemasters GRID 2

one could get a richer application experience on Intel® Architecture. In addition to great graphics,

Ultrabook device users can enhance their experiences with touch, sensor and gesture input.

At the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco this week, Intel will officially introduce

Bay Trail, Intel’s first 22nm SoC for mobile devices based on the company’s new low-power, highperformance Silvermont microarchitecture. Bay Trail will power a range of innovative designs most

notably tablets and 2-in-1s.

During the year Intel has also delivered the biggest increase in battery efficiency in the

company’s history with the 4th generation Intel® Core™ processors. These 4th gen Intel Core

processors combine stunning PC performance with tablet-like mobility, accelerating the category of

2-in-1 devices. With power levels as low as 6 watts in system design power, Intel is enabling thinner,

lighter, cooler, quieter and fanless designs, while adding broad new human interfaces to computing

devices through touch, voice, facial recognition and gesture-based interactions.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Thaine Creitz, Director Consumer Channels Group, Intel

Corporation said “2013 has been a special year for us, with the launch of 4

processors and the Silvermont microarchitecture. These innovations have been a step towards

revolutionizing the way we interface with computing devices through touch, voice, facial recognition

and gesture-based interactions. With the launch of Bay Trail later this year, we will only take

another step in making this a reality and the event today is aimed at showcasing how the consumer’s

experience can be taken to the next level”.

Intel also announced the launch of the Silvermont microarchitecture earlier this year. The

technology is aimed squarely at low-power requirements in market segments from smartphones to

the data center and delivers industry-leading performance-per-watt efficiency. The highly balanced

design brings increased support for a wider dynamic range and seamlessly scales up and down in

performance and power efficiency.

About Intel

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds

the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. Additional

information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com.

Intel, Intel Core, Intel Atom and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other

countries. * Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.[/toggle]

September 10, 2013
Apple’s iPhone Event Is Today At 10:30 PM IST, Get Your Live Blog Here!

Apple will start its 2013 iPhone event at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT, for those in India the time is IST 10:30 PM. Bookmark this page and catch our live updates below.

The event 2013 will likely see the official announcement of the next generation iPhone (5S) and possibly the much humored budget iPhone 5C. If the leaks and rumors become true, we may see an iPhone 5S with a fingerprint sensor (Touch ID) on the home button, a 12- or 13-megapixel camera with a dual-LED flash, and a gold-colored model. iOS 7 is been in Beta for months now, so we expect some news for the final release of iOS 7. Other rumored products that may be launched are the updated iPad and the iPad mini with retina display.

No matter what happens, we will be there to bring you the latest updates below:

September 10, 2013
Samsung’s Exynos 5 will run all Eight Cores Together By End of 2013

Samsung today announced its Heterogeneous Multi-Processing (HMP) solution for the Exynos 5 Octa to fully maximize the benefits of the ARM big.LITTLE technology. The HMP capability gives system-level designers the ability to develop solutions that might deliver the right combination of high-performance and low-power to carry out tasks like 3D gaming, complex augmented reality and advanced web browsing.

It’s usually assumed that the big CPU will do all the performance-critical work, however, power-efficient little cores can handle many significant workloads all on their own, so the workload is balanced within the system,” said Taehoon Kim, vice president of System LSI marketing, Samsung Electronics. “big.LITTLE processing is designed to deliver the right combination of processors for a specific job. An eight-core processor with HMP is the truest form of the big.LITTLE technology with limitless benefits to the users of high-performance, low-power mobile products.”

This technology will be available in the 4th quarter of this year, it will let devices access both sides of the big.LITTLE ARM configuration simultaneously, which the company claims will increase both performance and efficiency. While software threads with high priority use the “big” A15 core, lower priority tasks can run on the “small” A7 without needing to switch back and forth, says Samsung. Samsung isn’t the only one running this setup, as MediaTek also announced an improvement for its MT8135 back in July.

ARM big.LITTLE multi-processing technology delivers the highest performance and efficiency across the widest range of workloads,” said Noel Hurley, vice president, Strategy and Marketing, Processor Division, ARM. “We welcome Samsung’s continued commitment to deploying the leading-edge technology on their latest chips featuring the ARM Cortex™-A series of processors, ARM Mali™ GPUs and ARM Artisan™ physical IP.”

The video below shows, the Samsung Exynos 5 Octa has eight core processor, four little ones for small always on application, and four bigger application for graphic intensives stuff.

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[toggle title=”Press Release “]Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced its Heterogeneous Multi-Processing (HMP) solution for the Exynos 5 Octa to fully maximize the benefits of the ARM® big.LITTLE™ technology. The HMP capability gives system-level designers the ability to develop solutions that deliver the right combination of high-performance and low-power to carry out tasks such as 3D gaming, complex augmented reality and advanced web browsing.

“It’s usually assumed that the big CPU will do all the performance-critical work, however, power-efficient little cores can handle many significant workloads all on their own, so the workload is balanced within the system,” said Taehoon Kim, vice president of System LSI marketing, Samsung Electronics. “big.LITTLE processing is designed to deliver the right combination of processors for a specific job. An eight-core processor with HMP is the truest form of the big.LITTLE technology with limitless benefits to the users of high-performance, low-power mobile products.”

“ARM big.LITTLE multi-processing technology delivers the highest performance and efficiency across the widest range of workloads,” said Noel Hurley, vice president, Strategy and Marketing, Processor Division, ARM. “We welcome Samsung’s continued commitment to deploying the leading-edge technology on their latest chips featuring the ARM Cortex™-A series of processors, ARM Mali™ GPUs and ARM Artisan™ physical IP.”

HMP is the most powerful use model for ARM big.LITTLE technology, as it enables the use of all physical cores at the same time. Software threads with high priority or high computational intensity can be allocated to the ‘big’ Cortex-A15 cores while threads with less priority or are less computationally intensive, can be performed by the ‘LITTLE’ Cortex-A7 cores, enabling a highly responsive, low-energy system to be built.

Software implementation is essential to maximizing the benefits of big.LITTLE technology. Multi-processing software controls the scheduling of threads of execution to the appropriate core. In earlier versions of the big.LITTLE software, the whole processor context is moved up to the ‘big’ core or down to the ‘LITTLE’ core based on the measured work load. In-depth study and analysis of diverse use case scenarios enable Samsung to achieve efficiency and high-performance, while managing power levels to deliver optimal user environments.

The HMP solution for Samsung’s Exynos 5 Octa application processors will be available to customers in 4Q of 2013.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 236,000 people across 79 countries with annual sales exceeding US$187.8 billion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.
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September 10, 2013
Canon Cinema EOS Camera Lines Gets New Feature Upgrades

Few months back Sony released a firmware update for its fs700, which upgraded the ISO to 64,000. Canon seems to follow Sony’s path as it announced a firmware update for all its cameras in the cinema EOS range, which includes C500, C300, C100 and 1D C. Canon’s website shows:

Developed in response to market feedback, the feature upgrades will offer greater creative flexibility and enhanced operability, and clearly demonstrate Canon’s continued commitment to supporting the ever-evolving needs of the professional video community.

Owners of the Canon EOS C500, C300, C100 and 1D C 4K models will all see a huge increase in light gathering, with the maximum ISO going up from 20,000 to 80,000. That is one of the highest ISO settings on a pro camcorder.

Meanwhile, the C500 model will get new DCI-P3+ and Cinema Gamut color options, along with a new high-speed, 120fps shooting mode at a resolution of 4,096 x 1,080. The C300 will also get a new Wide DR color gamut and all the models will get various feature upgrades and bug fixes.

September 9, 2013
Sony Announces PS Vita TV, Tiny Gaming Console

Sony has just announced PlayStation Vita TV, a 6 x 10 cm(Dimensions) gaming console that is also a set-top box that connects to a TV. It is based on PS Vita hardware, and plays Vita, PSP, and PS1 games, it also offers access to a range of entertainment services and PlayStation 4 cross-functionality. It will cost around INR 6500, and will be out in Japan on November 14th. A separate bundle, including a DualShock 3 controller and 8GB memory card, will sell for approximately INR 9300.

The PS Vita TV supports Sony’s own Video Unlimited and also includes Vita-style apps such as the LiveTweet Twitter client and Reader ebook software. The tiny console can be used as an extender for PlayStation 4 games, letting you play them on another TV screen if the one connected to the PS4 is occupied. However, not all PS Vita games will be supported.

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The PS Vita TV is possibly same to the Apple TV on price while it offers far more gaming. Apple is rumored to be planning significant software enhancements for its set-top box that could possibly come on the 10th of september event, but the Apple TV could not possibly give gaming experience to its users.

September 9, 2013
BBM For iPhone Confirmed By BlackBerry Executive

“The BBM app will be launched for Android and iOS”, we have been hearing this news from a long time. About a month ago BlackBerry was rumored to test the messenger on both Android and iOS platforms. Now, as per a tweet from Alex Kinsella(Senior Strategic Account Manager for BlackBerry), it shows that BBM will launch first on iOS. As the tweet said:

“BBM for iPhone was submitted for review 2 wks ago #waiting”

Earlier in May BlackBerry officialy announced that BBM will be available on Android and iOS, ever since then we have heard rumors of it launching soon. Here is what Mr. Bocking said when he officially announced messengers availability on Android and iOS.

“For BlackBerry, messaging and collaboration are inseparable from the mobile experience, and the time is definitely right for BBM to become a multi-platform mobile service. BBM has always been one of the most engaging services for BlackBerry customers, enabling them to easily connect while maintaining a valued level of personal privacy. We’re excited to offer iOS and Android users the possibility to join the BBM community,” said Andrew Bocking, Executive Vice President, Software Product Management and Ecosystem, at BlackBerry.

The tweet above shows that BBM might be available for iOS anytime, so when you wake up tomorrow do not forget to check your app store. Few years back, BBM was one of the most popular communication means, but today we have others like Whatsapp, hike, we chat and ALOT more. Will the availability of BBM on Android and iOS bring the change back ? We will have to wait and see.

September 7, 2013
XOLO Tab Launched With Android 4.1 and Voice Calling

Xolo has officially launched its first tablet, the Xolo Tab is priced at INR 13,499. The Tab(QC800) comes with a 8 inch IPS display with a resolution of 1280 x 768 pixels (160ppi). The tablet is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8225Q processor paired with a 1GB of RAM and Adreno 203 GPU. The tablet includes 4GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card. The device comes with SIM support and voice-calling.

It has a 2 MP rear camera and a 0.3 MP front camera that can be used to make 3G video calls. It supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for connectivity options. The Xolo tab sports a 4,000 mAh battery. It will be available in white color, and will hit the stores by the end of this week.

Stay tuned for our review!

[toggle title=”Press Release “]XOLO expands its portfolio, launches its first Tablet- XOLO TAB

6th September 2013: After making a successful entry in the Indian Mobile Phone industry last year, XOLO now enters a new segment with the launch of its first Tablet. XOLO – a premium smartphone manufacturer came into existence last year in April, 2012 with the launch of the world’s first mobile phone with the power of Intel Inside and since then XOLO has launched various phones in the mid to high end smartphone segment. The brand’s philosophy since the inception has been to provide something better and extra to its customers, with an intent to deliver an experience of +1. XOLO’s latest addition to its portfolio is Slim and Powerful Q1000s and XOLO Play, a true delight for gamers that is powered by 1.5 Ghz NVIDIA Tegra quad-core processor with NVIDIA GeForce GPU.

XOLO today expanded its portfolio with the launch of its first Tablet – XOLO TAB. The light weight XOLO TAB comes with a big IPS 20.32cm (8) screen that offers clear and crisp display with a resolution of 1024×768 for an amazing and comfortable experience. It supports multi-touch and pinch to zoom. It has an Adreno 203 GPU and is capable of playing HD videos at 720p @30fps.

It runs on Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2 and comes packed in with a powerful Snapdragon 1.2 GHz quad-core processor for faster and improved performance. It also supports 3G video and voice calling to ensure users are always connected with their friends and family.

For faster and smoother experience the new XOLO TAB is equipped with 1GB RAM. It comes with 4GB of internal memory of which 2.5GB is available for the users and the external memory can be expanded using a microSD card up to 32 GB to store lots of songs, movies and games.

It has a 2 MP rear camera and a 0.3 MP front camera that can be used to make 3G video calls. It supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity as well.

Its 4000 mAh battery ensures that it doesn’t need frequent recharges and assures you of uninterrupted fun.

This big 20.32 cm (8) quad-core Tab with 3G connectivity is available for purchase at Rs. 13,499 only. It will be availabe in the white color in the retail stores by the end of this week.

Key Specifications

20.32 cm (8) IPS Display
3G Video Calling (using telecom network)
Snapdragon 1.2 GHz quad-core Processor
Adreno 203 GPU
1 GB RAM
4000 mAh Li-pol Battery
Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2
Wi-Fi
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September 7, 2013
Yahoo Reports 29,000 Data Requests From Government

Yahoo received 29,000 government data requests on its users this year, with almost half coming from the United States, according to the company’s global transparency report released Friday.

Yahoo said in the report, covering the first six months of 2013, that 12,444 of the requests from worldwide governments came from the United States.

At Yahoo, we take the privacy of our users seriously,” general counsel (Yahoo) Ron Bell said in a blog post. We also recognize our role as a global company in promoting freedom of expression wherever we do business. That’s why we’re issuing our first global law enforcement transparency report.”

He added that the report includes US “national security requests” which have become a major issue in light of reports on secret government surveillance programs run by the United States. “Our legal department demands that government data requests be made through lawful means and for lawful purposes,” Bell said.

“We regularly push back against improper requests for user data, including fighting requests that are unclear, improper, overbroad or unlawful. In addition, we mounted a two-year legal challenge to the 2008 amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and recently won a motion requiring the US government to consider further declassifying court documents from that case.”

The US data requests:

Yahoo said the numbers reported “include all types of government data requests such as criminal law enforcement requests and those under US national security authorities, including the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and National Security Letters (NSLs), if any were received.”

In addition to the United States, Yahoo listed requests from 16 other countries or territories including Australia, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Britain, Argentina, Brazil and Mexico.

September 7, 2013
MyGlass Update Lets You Control Google Glass UI With Android Devices

The developers at Google are constantly trying to experiment with the possibilities of Glass. Google Glass has been used to fly drones, broadcast live surgeries from a doctors POV and a lot more.

The device is still not available for everyone, but there are some serious questions on the usability of Glass. Google Glass’ ability to understand our gestures and voice is what has led to this next control based development. In a real world scenario, in some situations we might not be able to use some simple gestures like nodding, swiping or talking to the Glass.

But, Now you can perform all the controls remotely, all because of an update to the MyGlass companion Android app. It uses Glass’ screencast experience, which is a way of letting other users see what you’re seeing on Glass from their Android device’s screen.

Now a Glass user can touch, swipe or tap to control the Glass UI through the screencast experience. Some users have noted that the remote control part is not working yet and probably requires a matching Glass update. Google mentioned:

“If you don’t have Glass, then downloading this(app) will be a waste of time. Sorry about that. But if you swipe the screenshots to the right you’ll see there’s a picture of a puppy in pajamas. So not a total waste of time after all.”

The UI of the Glass seems to be improving with all necessary updates, and it is possible that soon we might have the Google Glass with many capabilities that can be used for everything!

September 6, 2013
Sony and Samsung products to get Price Hike upto 20% Across All Categories

Sony India on Thursday said it will soon initiate a price hike on its products across all categories to offset the impact of rupee depreciation.

“With the weakening of the rupee, the company will raise the prices of its products. This will be done shortly,” Sunil Nayyar, Head Sales, Sony India.

The products that Sony India sells, including flat panel TVs (Bravia), digital cameras (Cyber-Shot), laptops (Vaio) and smartphones (Xperia) , are shipped to India from other countires.

Nayyar said the weakening of the rupee was affecting the company and the prices have to be raised. “The rise will be a mild one and not be a burden on the consumers. The company will absorb the most impact,” he said.

As Diwali and other festivals festivals are round the corner, the company plans to earn a revenue of Rs 400 crore during the period of August to November, 30 percent higher than the last year’s figure as last year at the same time, the revenue earned was Rs 310 crore, he said.

Nationally, the company is eyeing a growth of 25 percent. It will also increase the distribution network from 850 to 935 across the country, Nayyar added.

Sources close to iGyaan have also confirmed that Samsung is also contemplating a price hike of 15-20% on all its products, that can majorly affect the prices of the upcoming products like Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Gear and the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014.

Depreciating Rupee and the deteriorating economy has caused a major stall in the purchase power of the consumer, with prices shooting sky-high, companies are ready to look at major decline in sales across the board (even though most. Companies in all retail segments from cars to mobiles all products have been increasing prices and it should have a negative impact on the commercial growth of India. Hopefully we can recover from this in time.

September 6, 2013