Author: Preetish Gumber

iPhone 5S & 5C Show up in a Video

iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C, the rumored next-generation iPhone and the so called ‘cheaper iPhone’ respectively, are supposed to be unveiled on September 10. As the date approaches closer, we’re seeing details leak out often, but this time its not an image, or group of iPhones, But a video showing the possible golden iPhone 5S and the cheaper version of the iPhone famous as the iPhone 5C.

Looking at the video, there’s no way to tell if the parts shown in this video are real, but they line up with previous leaked photos.

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The video clearly shows both the alleged upcoming iPhones together. The 5S might get launched with a faster processor as per the rumors but there is not much information about the ‘5C’ except it being made with a polycarbonate shell. We will have to wait and see if Apple will really launch two phones, specially a cheaper one ? This question will remain unanswered till September 10 irrespective of any new leaked images that might come up.

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August 27, 2013
Sony Launches Two New Cameras: Alpha 3000 And NEX 5T

Camera fans have split into groups. As they choose from point-and-shoot cameras or smaller mirrorless models and alot of u like the bulky, professional look and feel of DSLR cameras.

Sony has launched two new DSLR like cameras today Alpha 3000 and NEX 5T.

Sony Alpha 3000:

The Alpha 3000 has a Sony E-mount interchangeable lens with a Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor with an effective picture resolution of 20.1 pixels. It can also capture videos in high-definition resolution at 60 frames per second. This camera has a 3X digital zoom and the focal length is 27 to 82.5 mm. It has a 3-inch display with a “live view” feature. The camera has a rechargeable 1080 mAh Lithium NP-FW50 rechargeable battery. This camera weighs 281 grams and is priced $400 and is up for pre-booking.

NEX 5T:

The NEX-5T is a 16.1-megapixel device with Sony E-mount interchangeable lenses. It has the same Exmor CMOS sensor and can shoot 10 frames per second. It has a 3X optical zoom and a 4X digital zoom. The focal length is 24 to 77 mm. The camera has a 3-inch touchscreen display that can tilt 180 degrees. It also has NFC and built-in WiFi. This is a more compact camera, with approximately half the weight of the Alpha 3000, this camera weighs 116 grams. This camera is priced $700 and is up for pre-booking.

“These target the entry-level user,” said Kenta Hanjo, a product manager at Sony Electronics, in a press briefing. “It’s for someone who owns a smartphone and point and shoot and wants to step up their photography.”

Both of these cameras have the same shipping date which is 8th of September 2013 for US. We will have to see when and for what price will these cameras come to the Indian market.

August 27, 2013
How To Keep Your Facebook Account Safe

Facebook is part of our daily routine, it is very important for us to take care of its security so that it does not harms us in some or the other way. Here are some steps you may want to follow to make sure that you have your Facebook account secured:

Privacy settings:

Set your privacy setting to ‘Friends only’, by doing this, you will be able to have control who has access to your information and pictures. For certain pictures, you can also select certain friends that you do or do not want them to see. this is known as “Custom” sharing.

Always monitor pictures:

Always monitor pictures that other people put of you and tag you on. You can see the tagged pictures of you by going to your profile, click on “Photos”- you should see “Photos of You” and the number of tagged pictures. Click on that, and look through the pictures. You can un-tag any photo of you, but people still have the ability to see it. Click “Report/Remove Tag” under the “Options” on the bottom of the picture. Also if you think that the particular picture could put you in a compromising situation, consult whoever put it up and ask him or her to remove it immediately. If they are your so called friends they should acknowledge your request.

Personal Information:

Avoid putting your phone number, mailing address, or your home address in your profile. People often use words such as pet’s names or numbers as passwords, so it is not recommended to publish them on-line.

Change your password:

Don’t make your password something obvious such as your birthday or mother’s maiden name. Try to have at least one capital letter, one lowercase letter, two numbers, and a symbol. The longer and more complicated the password, the safer you are from getting your account hacked. Always remember to log out after you’re finished with Facebook, especially on a shared computer.

Connecting Facebook with untrusted websites:

The purpose of Facebook is to connect you with people you know and not adding everyone randomly. Making your profile public means you’re sharing your information with everyone, even though you don’t know them, a risk that you would not want to take. Never link Facebook with any untrusted websites.

Add someone you know:

Don’t friend anyone out of your state/country unless you know them pretty well. Only friend people you know. Make sure they are the correct person by looking through their pictures. If they are not familiar, then remove them as a friend by getting to your friend list. Report/Block anyone that seems to threaten or harass you.

These are some steps that will help you to update and secure your much loved Facebook account. If we missed any please let us know below!

August 27, 2013
Free Messaging Apps Are Unsafe, Claims Hackers

The free text messaging app on your phone can be used to occupy your personal information. Hackers and cyber security professionals have claimed that internet companies can access a mobile user’s chat logs and phone data, which includes location, contacts, mail and much more, through some of the free texting apps.

As per TOI, a team of young hackers demonstrated on Sunday how text messages sent through a Chinese free texting app can be decrypted. They said foreign governments could also be using this method to access data for surveillance or spying.

Participants at The Hackers Conference in Delhi on Sunday said the government wasn’t utilizing the potential of hackers despite its websites increasingly coming under attack.

However, hackers are increasingly becoming part of the IT industry and contributing as security experts. “Hackers are paid around Rs 1 lakh per month by social networking sites, search engines and software companies, he said, adding that some of these hackers are just teenagers, says Kishlay who further said:

“Hacking is like an art which needs skill to master. It is also like science, extremely logical. Today private companies use ethical hackers to make themselves secure. We know of companies that pay hackers more than they spend on developing software,” said Kishlay Bharadwaj, 24, a freelance security analyst and organizing member of the conference.

White hat hackers are for the good, no matter if they work for any company or for safeguarding the nation from cyber threats.

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August 27, 2013
HTC’s new Branding Campaign heats up
What does HTC stands for? Your answer might be High Tech Computer Cooperation, apparently HTC stands for ‘Happy Touching Cruise-liner’ or may be ‘Habanero Telephone Champion’, it might also stand for ‘Hysterical Turning Coconut’ or may be ‘Happy Tantalizing Catapult’.

HTC has launched a word generator. Simply click the “Here’s to change button,” and the HTC Generator give’s you a three word phrase with the initials H, T, and C. HTC is letting you think of new ideas. Try your hands on it – here.

Few combinations we think they missed on are
Did we miss any?

Once you use the generator many times, a longer version of the video that we saw before appears and features Robert Downey Jr. The video also features a Bollywood song, have a look at it below:

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August 26, 2013
Yahoo! Buys An Image Recognition Firm ‘IQ Engines’ To Improve Flickr

Yahoo has Acquired IQ Engines, a company that develops image recognition software capable of categorizing pictures based on the people and objects featured in them. IQ Engines first made headlines back in 2010 when it snapped up a $1 million in funding for crafting an API that would allow its customers to provide a visual search engine of all sorts that could automatically categorize images on the go.

IQ Engines is supposed to be rolled into Yahoo’s Flickr team, to help and improve the widely used photo services search feature. It is the latest acquisition for Yahoo and some of the others are Tumblr, Xobni, Rockmelt, and Summly. Flickr is one of the best online resources available for photographers of all interests, but navigating through its massive photo catalog is not much user friendly. Yahoo’s purchase of IQ Engines might change that. According to the image recognition startup’s website, IQ will be applying its skills to improving photo organization and search functionality to the online photo repository. Hopefully new features will reflect in Flickr’s upcoming change log.

August 26, 2013
Xolo launched ‘Q1000S’ A 5-inch Flagship Smartphone For 18,999 NR

Xolo today announced the launch of its new flagship smartphone XOLO Q1000S. The device is just 6.98 mm thick.

This slim device is powered by a 1.5 GHz Quad Core processor , it runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and comes with a 1 GB of RAM. XOLO Q1000S sports a 13 MP rear camera with BSI 2 sensor. The company says, BSI 2 sensor is an improved version of BSI sensor and it results in better image quality, enhanced color reproduction and improved overall camera performance. The front camera is of 5 MP with BSI sensor. The 13 MP Camera is capable of recording Full HD 1080p videos and has the image stabilization technology. The camera is capable of taking high dynamic range (HDR) images and has scene detection & tuning, panorama capture and geo tagging. The camera can capture 99 shots with the burst shot mode, which seems great.

The Q1000s has a 5 inch HD IPS screen with OGS display technology and has a resolution of 1280×720 with 294 PPI. This device is equipped with a powerful 2500 mAh battery, the Q1000S delivers great music playback time of up to 53 hours (via internal speakers) and up to 34.6 hours (via wired headset). The Q1000s also has an internal memory of 16 GB.

Overall this device seems a good effort from Xolo, stay tuned for our review(Coming Soon). What do you think about this device ?

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6.98mm thin with 13MP camera and 1.5 GHz quad-core processor
Priced at Rs. 18,999.

August 24, 2013: XOLO, the premium smartphone brand, today announced the launch of its new flagship smartphone XOLO Q1000S. Yet another powerful device that is designed to impress, the new XOLO Q1000S is a beautiful looking device and stands high on flaunt value with just 6.98 mm thickness.

This slim and sleek device is powered by a 1.5 GHz Quad Core processor for a super smooth performance and great smartphone experience, it runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. It comes with a 1 GB RAM to let customers run various applications simultaneously and smoothly to do more with this device.

XOLO Q1000S sports a 13 MP rear camera with BSI 2 sensor to capture crisp and sharp pictures even in low light. BSI 2 sensor is an improved version of BSI sensor and it results in better image quality, enhanced color reproduction and improved overall camera performance. The front camera is of 5 MP with BSI sensor for 3G video calling. The 13 MP Camera is capable of recording Full HD 1080p videos and can capture clear images even when the camera is shaking using the image stabilization technology. Other features of camera are scene detection & tuning, high dynamic range (HDR), low light enhancement, face recognition( for focusing as well as in gallery), panorama capture and geo tagging. It can capture up to 99 shots through its burst mode feature so that you don’t miss any moment.

This pencil like thin high-end device from XOLO packs 5 inch HD IPS screen with OGS display technology which makes colors more vibrant and touch-screen more responsive. It has a resolution of 1280×720 with 294 PPI for bright and crisp display.

Equipped with a powerful 2500 mAh battery, the Q1000S delivers great music experience for music lovers with music playback time up to 53 hours (via internal speakers) and up to 34.6 hours (via wired headset). It offers stand by time of up to 425 hours on 3G and up to 327 hours on 2G, talk time of up to 22.5 hours on 2G and up to 12.5 hours on 3G. It has an internal memory of 16 GB to store ample multimedia content.

To summarize, this classy looking device is made for today’s generation who wants the best of both worlds. Be it looks or performance, this device will not disappoint its customers.

The XOLO Q1000 will be available in the market at Rs. 18,999.

Key Specifications
5-inch HD IPS Display with OGS Technology
Android Jelly Bean (4.2)
1.5 GHz quad-core Processor
Full HD 1080p video playback
1 GB RAM
16 GB internal memory
13 MP rear camera with BSI 2 sensor
5 MP front camera with BSI sensor
2500 mAh battery

For more details on the brand, log on to www.xolo.in
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August 24, 2013
Polaris Launches RZR XP 900 ATV

Polaris is a recognized leader in the Powersports industry with annual 2012 sales of $3.2 billion. Polaris is famous for high quality off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER and RZR side-by-side vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles and on-road electric/hybrid powered vehicles.

On the occasion of completing two years in India, Polaris Industries Inc. launched the RZR XP 900 at the Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad.

The Anniversary marks two years since the launch of the Polaris brand in India and since then, Polaris, has emerged as a market leader in ATV segment and has witnessed a good response across all its products. Looking back at the past two years, we take pride in kick starting an off road revolution in India. Polaris has responded to market trends by offering its customers the best off-road experience while ensuring safety riding, regular parts supply and service support. The celebrations are an opportunity for us to thank our customers for their enthusiasm and acceptance of our product. We would also like to thank our business associates “Polaris Experience Zone” spread across the nation ,” said Pankaj Dubey, MD, Polaris India.

The Polaris RZR XP 900 engine is equipped with 88 HP, Dual OverHead Cams (DOHC), 4 large valves for high RPM power and 180 degree crank shaft for balanced performance. RZR XP 900 features the Polaris-exclusive Optimized Mass Design. The new Polaris RZR XP 900 is priced at INR 24,50,000/- (approx.) and will be available at all Polaris Dealerships across India.

Polaris India has 14 dealerships in India including the new ones in Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh. Polaris India started its operation in 24 August 2011. The company was recently awarded its first commercial order in India from Gujarat Police. The order was given by Gujarat Government for its model RZR S 800. In order to assist in relief efforts Polaris India donated five off road vehicles to Uttarakhand Government after the state was hit by floods recently.

[toggle title=”Press Release “]New Delhi / Hyderabad, 24th August, 2013: Polaris India Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Polaris Industries Inc., the world leader in off-road and All-Terrain vehicles today completed two years of its presence in the Indian market. On the occasion of its 2nd anniversary, Polaris launched the RZR XP 900 at the Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad.

The second anniversary celebration saw all the Polaris dealers, Polaris Riderz Stop and Polaris Experience Zone and team polaris coming together to join the celebration in the upcoming Polaris Experience Zone at Ramoji Film City.

“The Anniversary marks two years since the launch of the Polaris brand in India and since then, Polaris, has emerged as a market leader in ATV segment and has witnessed a good response across all its products. Looking back at the past two years, we take pride in kick starting an off road revolution in India. Polaris has responded to market trends by offering its customers the best off-road experience while ensuring safety riding, regular parts supply and service support. The celebrations are an opportunity for us to thank our customers for their enthusiasm and acceptance of our product. We would also like to thank our business associates “Polaris Experience Zone” spread across the nation ,” said Pankaj Dubey, MD, Polaris India.

Specifically built for an extreme performance Side x Side. The Polaris ProStar™ 900 engine features 88 HP, Dual OverHead Cams (DOHC), 4 large valves for high RPM power and 180 degree crank shaft for balanced performance. This delivers fast throttle response, ground breaking power and revolutionary acceleration. The innovative lightweight design features a helical cut final drive with optimized gear geometry to maximize efficiency.

Only RZR features the Polaris-exclusive Optimized Mass Design. The engine and other components are strategically placed to create the absolute lowest center of gravity, for the ultimate in razor-sharp performance. Hands down, RZR owns the desert, the dunes and any wide open space.

The new Polaris RZR XP 900 is priced at INR 24,50,000/- (approx.) and will be available at all Polaris Dealerships across India.

Polaris India increased its penetration through its dealership network in the country. With its recent dealership in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, the company has 14 dealerships across the country, since its inception. It has 16 Polaris experience zones to let people get an experience of off road driving. To reach to more people, Polaris India has also 10 Polaris Riderz Stop where people get to ride the vehicles and buy them.

Polaris India started its operation in 24 August 2011. Since then, it has encapsulated various milestones. The company was recently awarded its first commercial order in India from Gujarat Police. The order was given by Gujarat Government for its model RZR S 800. In a bid to assist in relief efforts Polaris India donated five off road vehicles to Uttarakhand Government after the state was hit by floods recently. Recently, honouring cricketer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for his successful record of consistent bowling in the recently concluded tri series between India, West Indies and Sri Lanka, Polaris felicitated the budding star with Polaris RZR S 800.

About Polaris India

Polaris India Pvt Ltd is established as a wholly owned subsidiary of Polaris Industries Inc. (USA). Polaris India Pvt Ltd. launched its flagship products including ATVs, Polaris Ranger RZR, Side X Side Vehicles and Snowmobiles in India on 24th August 2011. It has a wide network of 25 Polaris Outlets & 14 Experience Zones across the Nation. The Dealerships are state of the art & are equipped with workshop for service. Polaris India has a full-fledged warehouse & technical training centre with Spare parts in Delhi/ NCR.

About Polaris Industries Inc.
Polaris is a recognized leader in the Powersports industry with annual 2012 sales of $3.2 billion. Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets innovative, high quality off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER® and RZR® side-by-side vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles and on-road electric/hybrid powered vehicles.

Polaris is among the global sales leaders for both snowmobiles and off-road vehicles and has established a presence in the heavyweight cruiser and touring motorcycle market with the Victory and Indian Motorcycle brands. Additionally, Polaris continues to invest in the global on-road small electric/hybrid powered vehicle industry with Global Electric Motorcars (GEM), Goupil Industries SA, and internally developed vehicles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris and KLIM branded apparel and Polaris accessories and parts.

Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII”, and the Company is included in the S&P Mid-Cap 400 stock price index.

Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime at www.polaris.com.

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August 24, 2013
Xbox One At Gamescom 2013

Xbox One claims a new generation of gaming and entertainment and to push the boundaries of realism. With Xbox One, you can quickly jump from TV to movies to music to a game. Just with the sound of your voice says Microsoft.

Xbox One is said to be the perfect balance of power and performance. In addition to Xbox One’s architecture, the combination of its CPU, GPU and ESRAM is made to give users the best experience like having a supercomputer in your living room claims the company.

There’s been 50 games announced for the console so far, 23 of which will be available at launch. The other ones includes titles like Watch Dogs, Dead Rising 3, Battlefield 4, Call of Duty: Ghosts, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, Killer Instinct and Ryse: Son of Rome.

Few more include games from Electronic Arts(EA), 2014 editions of Madden, NBA Live and FIFA. For starters, EA has confirmed that you’ll be able to carry over a season from current-generation consoles to next-generation and Microsoft has announced that all consoles pre-ordered in Europe will include a free copy of the game.

Xbox One consoles require the Kinect motion controller to be plugged in at all times. However, that’s not deterring the company’s plans to keep the Kinect a mandatory addition to any future console bundles.

“Xbox One is Kinect. They are not separate systems. An Xbox One has chips, it has memory, it has Blu-ray, it has Kinect, it has a controller. These are all part of the platform ecosystem,” Phil Harrison, a Microsoft corporate vice president said in response to a question on whether or not the Xbox One will ever be sold without the Kinect.

What will be your choice, the PlayStation 4 or the Xbox one ? Both are said to be available in the month of November.

August 23, 2013
All New ‘Asphalt 8 Airborne’ Now Available For Android And iOS Devices

Asphalt 8: Airborne, the newest addition to the popular racing game series has been released with universal compatibility for both Android and iOS devices. The game features a brand new engine and includes 47 selectable cars with 37 new cars making an appearance. The game also places an emphasis on verticality with ramps and air stunts, and contains nine different locations for tracks.

The game’s focus is arcade style, objective based races compared to more simulation oriented game such as Real Racing 3. Players earn awards based on a variety of objectives in-game such as narrowly missing cars, performing stunts mid-air or causing the opposition to wreck. While each of these eventually earn small amounts of currency at the conclusion of the race, the most important they earn nitro in-game.

This game is available for a price of 55 INR, which seems decent for a game like this and specially looking at the increasing price of USD(This game costs $0.99 in US). What is your take on this new game ?

August 23, 2013
When Facebook denied: Hacker Khalil Gets over $12k From Online Donors

Khalil the hacker who broke into Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook Timeline to expose a security lapse will be awarded nearly $12,058(increasing amount) from a campaign started on GoFundMe. The campaign was started by Beyond Trust Chief Technology Officer Marc Maiffret, who is doing his best to make sure Shreateh doesn’t walk away from this experience empty-handed.

The campaign has raised $12,058 for Khalil Shreateh, of Palestine, who claims he was forced to hack into Zuckerberg’s page to bring attention to the security vulnerability because Facebook had ignored his earlier warnings.

The bug that Khalil found allowed him to post on the Timelines of people who weren’t his Facebook friends.

Khalil Shreateh found a vulnerability in Facebook.com and, due to miscommunication, was not awarded a bounty for his work,’ Maiffret wrote on the GoFundMe campaign page. ‘Let us all send a message to security researchers across the world and say that we appreciate the efforts they make for the good of everyone.’

According to the ‘Bug Bounty’ program that pays out at least $500 to hackers who bring software bugs to the company’s attention. But the company said Khalil would not qualify for a reward because he tested the bug against another user.

Joe Sullivan, Facebook’s Chief Security Officer, explained the company’s decision in a post online.

We will not change our practice of refusing to pay rewards to researchers who have tested vulnerabilities against real users,’ he wrote. ‘It is never acceptable to compromise the security or privacy of other people. In this case, the researcher could have sent a more detailed report (like the video he later published), and he could have used one of our test accounts to confirm the bug.’

But instead of thanking him and fixing the issue, Facebook said it wasn’t a bug.

‘My name is Khalil Shreateh. I finished school with B.A degree in Information Systems . I would like to report a bug in your main site (www.facebook.com) which i discovered it…The bug allow Facebook users to share links to other facebook users , I tested it on Sarah.Goodin wall and I got success post.’

“I hope this has raised awareness of the importance of independent researchers,” Maiffret said on the Indiegogo page. “I equally hope it has reminded other researchers that while working with technology companies can sometimes be frustrating, we can never forget the greater goal; to help the Internet community at large, just as that community has helped donate over ten thousand dollars to Khalil within a day.”

Here is a video made by the man himslef:

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August 23, 2013
PlayStation 4 Ready For November Launch

Sony on August 20 at Gamescom revealed the dates for the PlayStation 4, which will launch in North America on November 15 and in European regions on November 29.

The European date includes launches in Latin America, Australia and New Zealand, but no dates were given for South East Asia and Japan. The console will be supported by 15 disc-based titles at launch, including vibrant all-ages platformer “Knack” social racing game “DriveClub”, and futuristic shooter “Killzone: Shadow Fall”, as well non-exclusives by way of “Assassin’s Creed IV”, “Battlefield 4”, “Call of Duty: Ghosts”, “Just Dance 2014”, “Lego Marvel Super Heroes”, “Skylanders: Swap Fore” and more.

The Sony PlayStation 4 has many new and useful features. The new controller seems very different from the old one it has a built in speaker, and a headphone jack that helps to interact with friends who are online, the controller has a ‘share’ button which will allow you to share your game play videos on social networking sites and the new controller also has a touchpad, which allows the use of touch gestures in some of the games.

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Sony has also created a PlayStation app by which an user can chat with friends and share the gameplay or some tips for playing the games this app will be available for both mobiles and tablets as per Sony. The new PlayRoom, that gives reality experiences on PS4 claims the company.

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With all these new features, Sony is ready to launch the new PlayStation soon. What is your take on it ?

August 23, 2013
A Six Inch Windows Phone ‘Nokia Bandit’ Coming Soon

Nokia is said to be planning a big-screen Windows Phone for release later this year. As per The Verge, sources familiar with Nokia’s plans have revealed that the company is currently testing a 6-inch device with the latest version of Windows Phone. The device is Code named ‘Nokia Bandit’ and is said to include a 1080p display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core processor. If this information is true this device will be the first one to get a 1080p display on a Windows based phone.

The source further says that the Bandit will ship with a rear camera that is at least 20-megapixels, and with a slight hump at the rear of the device to accommodate the camera. Keeping the device thin and lightweight is said to be a priority and it will be built with a polycarbonate body. Microsoft is currently improving Windows Phone to support devices like the Bandit, with extra changes for 1080p displays, and an additional column of Live Tiles on the Start screen. The latest Windows Phone update includes rotation lock, a Driving Mode option, and some minor UI changes.

If all of this information comes out to be true this device might be a good competitor to the other Phablets available. Pricing will be the most important part, specially in a market like India. What do you think ?

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August 22, 2013
Canon Introduces PowerShot G16, S120, SX170 IS and SX510 HS Cameras

Canon has launched 4 new point and shoot camera’s the PowerShot G16, S120, SX170 IS and SX510 HS.

Canon G16:

The new Canon G16 includes a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC 6 processor, 5x 28-140mm f/1.8-2.8 optical zoom lens and 1080/60p video capture. This device will have built in WiFi. This new camera will replace the G15 that was launched last year. The G16 will be available soon in US with the estimated price of $550.

Canon S120:

The Canon S120 is said to be a pocket-able camera that includes a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC 6 processor, 5x 24-120mm f/1.8-5.7 optical zoom lens and 1080/60p video capture. This device would also have bulit in WiFi to share what we shoot. The Canon S120 will replace the S110 that was launched in 2012 and will be available in the US soon with an estimated price of $450.

Canon SX170 IS:

PowerShot SX170 IS, does not include WiFi, this entry-level camera does includes a 16-megapixel sensor, DIGIC 4 processor, a 16x 28-448mm f/3.5-5.9 image-stabilized lens and 720p video. This camera will replace the lay year model the SX160 IS. The SX170 swaps a rechargeable battery pack for its predecessor’s AAs, which results a thinner profile. This device will be available in US next month an estimated price of $180.

Canon SX510 HS :

The Canon SX510 HS has a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 processor, a 30x 24-720mm f/3.4-5.8 optical zoom lens and 1080p video and comes up with a 3 inch LCD screen. This superzoom(30x) device will be available next month in the US with an estimated price of $250.

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FOUR NEW CANON POWERSHOT MODELS PROVIDE IMPRESSIVE IMAGE QUALITY, POWERFUL OPTICS, AND FAST AUTOFOCUSING

New Advanced Point-and-Shoot Lineup Includes the PowerShot G16, S120 and SX510 HS with Built-In Wi-Fi® and the New PowerShot SX170 IS Offers a Long Zoom in a Compact Camera Body

MELVILLE, N.Y., August 22, 2013 – Adding to its trademark line of esteemed digital cameras, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the release of four new feature-packed PowerShot digital cameras: the PowerShot G16, PowerShot S120, PowerShot SX510 HS and PowerShot SX170 IS. Designed to help photo enthusiasts create high-quality images and videos, these cameras feature advanced DIGIC imaging technology to deliver superb image quality in portable, compact digital camera bodies. In addition, all four models have the ability to achieve faster autofocusing speeds than was possible with previous PowerShot models. The PowerShot G16 and S120 also feature the new Star mode to help users capture the brilliance of a starry night sky, while the new Background Defocus mode allows users to soften the background of their images for a portraiture look.

For the connected photographer, the PowerShot G16, S120 and SX510 HS digital cameras come with built-in Wi-Fi® technology that allows for outstanding quality images and video files to be wirelessly transferred from the camera to social networking sites through CANON iMAGE GATEWAY#, to a PC, or users can upload images to virtually anywhere on their compatible iOS® or Android™ device* with the download of the free Canon CameraWindow app**. The Wi-Fi® setup process has been improved by Canon, making it easier than ever for users to initially setup these cameras. Software no longer needs to be installed onto a user’s computer, so all initial setup can be accomplished from the user’s smart device or computer, allowing for easy photo sharing on-the-go. Images can also be printed wirelessly using Wireless PictBridgei on select printers, including the Canon PIXMA MG7120 or PIXMA MG5520 Wireless Photo All-In-One printers, so special moments can be preserved and cherished for years to come.

“At Canon we are continually inspired to introduce the latest technological advancements to the PowerShot line of digital cameras,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies & Communications Group, Canon U.S.A. “Although smartphone camera popularity is continually increasing, the PowerShot line of cameras offers features such as advanced image sensors, high-quality optics, low-light capabilities and extremely fast autofocusing speeds that, when combined, are unrivaled by smartphone technology.”PowerShot G16 Digital Camera

The PowerShot G16 digital camera builds upon the success of the PowerShot G15 by utilizing some of Canon’s most innovative technologies. The first PowerShot in the G-series to come equipped with built-in Wi-Fi® technology, the G16 has the ability to share images and video to social networking sites such as Facebook®, Twitter®, YouTube®, and Flickr® or via email through the use of CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Users can also upload images from almost anywhere via their compatible iOS® or Android™ device with the download of the free Canon CameraWindow app.

The PowerShot G16 features a 28-140mm wide-angle lens with an aperture range of f/1.8 – f/2.8, which helps while shooting in low-light conditions or for users who want to create a dramatic shallow depth-of-field with soft backgrounds. The G16 is equipped with Canon’s HS System, which combines a DIGIC 6 image processor and a 12.1-megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS image sensor, allowing for enhanced low-light image quality.

With improved AF times and reduced shooting lag over previous G-series models, the advancements to Canon’s AF system help ensure users never miss a shot. Continuous shooting speeds of up to 9.3 frames-per-second are possible with the PowerShot G16, allowing users to capture images in full resolution as they happen***. The G16 also captures 1080p/60p Full HD video, and includes a built-in stereo microphone and an HDMI output so users have the ability to view videos on their HDTV.

The PowerShot G16 also features new shooting modes to capture breathtaking images day or night. The new Star mode gives users the ability to capture the brilliance and wonder of the night sky through the use of three scene modes. “Star Nightscape” lets users shoot the radiance of stars in a landscape image, while the “Star Trails” mode captures trails of stars to turn them into a luminous still image. “Star Time Lapse Movie” captures continuous still images of the stars and then combines each to create a stunning video replicating the motion of the stars in the night sky.

In addition, the camera’s creative handheld HDR Scene mode automatically combines multiple shots of a scene to help create an image with a greater dynamic range without the necessity for a tripod. HDR Scene mode includes Natural, Art Bold, Art Embossed, Art Standard and Art Vivid options.

For photographers who want the convenience and ease-of-use of a compact camera with the feel of a DSLR, the PowerShot G16 features dials and controls similar to those on Canon’s EOS Digital SLR cameras. It is also compatible with Canon Speedlite flashes and select accessories.

The PowerShot G16 is scheduled to be available in October 2013 for an estimated retail price of $549.99.

PowerShot S120 Digital Camera

Succeeding the PowerShot S110, the pocket-sized PowerShot S120 digital camera continues the tradition of built-in Wi-Fi® technology that allows for images and video to be shared to social networking sites or via email through the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Users can also download the free Canon CameraWindow app to their compatible iOS® or Android™ device and upload images from virtually anywhere.

The PowerShot S120 features a sharp 24-120mm extra-wide angle lens with an aperture range of f/1.8-f/5.7. It is equipped with Canon’s HS System, which combines a DIGIC 6 image processor and a 12.1-megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS image sensor allowing for enhanced low-light image quality. The advancements to Canon’s AF system allow users to achieve significantly faster autofocusing speeds. The S120 allows for continuous capture of up to 12.1 frames per secondii at 12.1-megapixels. The camera also records 1080p/60p Full HD video and includes a built-in stereo microphone and convenient playback via HDMI output.

Multiple creative shot modes such as the new Star mode, Background Defocus mode, and handheld HDR Scene mode give users the ability to create images they will be proud to share. Smart AUTO technology selects 58 different pre-defined scenes without the need to switch modes, making it possible to take beautiful images in a variety of situations.

The PowerShot S120 is scheduled be available in October 2013 for an estimated retail price of $449.99.

PowerShot SX510 HS Digital Camera

The compact PowerShot SX510 HSiii digital camera incorporates a 30x optical zoom 24mm wide-angle lens, Intelligent IS technology for sharp, vivid images, a 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor and Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor that allows users to capture high-quality images. The camera also records 1080p Full HD video. The SX510 HS is equipped with built-in Wi-Fi® technology so that images and videos can be shared with friends and family wirelessly on social networking sites or via email through the use of CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Users can also upload images from almost anywhere via their compatible iOS® or Android™ device with the download of the free Canon CameraWindow app.

The camera’s Zoom Framing Assist feature automatically maintains the correct distance from the subject using a face recognition sensor to track and capture subjects for sharp still and video images. Upgraded from previous PowerShot models, the AF speed helps dramatically reduce lag time so that perfect shot will be captured with ease.

The PowerShot SX510 HS is scheduled to be available in September 2013 for an estimated retail price of $249.99.

PowerShot SX170 IS Digital Camera

The PowerShot SX170 IS digital camera offers a long zoom in a compact camera body at an affordable price. The camera’s 16x optical zoom with 28mm wide-angle lens and Optical Image Stabilization captures clear, vivid images whether a subject is up close or far away. Featuring High-Speed AF and Intelligent IS system that provides smooth video and sharp images via six stabilization modes, the SX170 IS operates with a DIGIC 4 Image Processor and a 16.0-megapixel sensor to create high-quality images. With 720p HD video capability, users can shoot still and video images and view both via an HDTV using an HDMI connector.

Complete with Smart AUTO technology, the PowerShot SX170 IS automatically selects the optimal settings from 32 predefined shooting situations, which helps the user to capture the best image possible. Powered by a new lithium-ion battery that provides efficient battery life, the SX170 IS has a 3.0-inch LCD screen and an ergonomic body allowing users to comfortably hold the camera.

The PowerShot SX170 IS digital camera is scheduled be available in September 2013 for an estimated retail price of $179.99.

For more information about the PowerShot G16, S120, SX510 HS, and SX170 IS digital camera models please visit: www.usa.canon.com/powershot.[/toggle]

August 22, 2013
Google Starts A ‘Vulnerability Rewards Program’
The Vulnerability Rewards Program is created to help and reward the contributions of security researchers who invest their time and effort in helping Google to make Chromium more secure. Through this program Google is to provide monetary awards and public recognition for vulnerabilities responsibly disclosed to the Chromium project.

The eligible bugs can be:
- An uncontrolled buffer overflow in the browser process, especially if a malicious web site can directly control the contents of the buffer.
- Most memory safety issues in the browser process, unless the possibility of arbitrary code execution can be ruled out.
- A bug that allows circumvention of the same-origin policy.
- A bug that allows arbitrary code execution within the confines of the sandbox.
- Bugs that interfere with browser security features. E.g. A bug that disrupts the location bar and lock icon. (Note that the status bubble is not a security indicator.)
- Bug that allows an attacker to enumerate recently visited URLs.
- Bugs that are not harmful independently, but can be combined with other bugs to cause harm. For example, ignoring a “do not cache” directive might not itself be harmful but might facilitate other attacks.
- Any bug that might be High Severity, but requires unusual user action (such as terminating a tab’s process while in full-screen mode).
- A bug that allows an attacker to hang the browser. (Note that tab hangs are not security issues if they can be resolved simply by closing the tab.)
Reward for eligible bugs is $500, but the typical payout is usually at least $1000 as per Google. If the rewards panel finds the bug particularly severe, the value can be as much as $3133.70. Or if the rewards panel finds a report really impressive, the value can be as much as $10,000 or even beyond says Google.
Can you find an eligible bug ? Find it to win some $$$, just to remind you guys 1 USD is about 63.10 INR.

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August 21, 2013