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  • Top Five HD Game Remakes to Play This Year

    Top Five HD Game Remakes to Play This Year

    Remastered games have become quite a huge deal in the recent years, especially with the release of games like of Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Grand Theft Auto V and The Last of Us Remastered. It looks like 2015 will be another great year in terms of playing games from the long gone past as well.

    So, what are the best remaster games arriving out this year that you could consider buying? Find out in our top five list below.

    1. Resident Evil HD Remaster

    Resident Evil HD Remaster

    Resident Evil HD Remaster is a game that is based on Resident Evil and Resident Evil Remake. HD Remaster adds whole new control options, widescreen support and improved HD graphics to the survival horror classic.

    Resident Evil for the GameCube, or sometimes, also known as REmake, was produced solely for the GC and released in 2002. As the “REmake” word implies, it is a remake of the original 1996 Resident Evil game. Along with updated graphics, REmake features other innovative enhancements and a few adjustments. It still holds up rather well, delivering plentiful scares .

    Available on PC, PS3, PS4, and Xbox One.

    1. Halo: The Master Chief Collection

    Halo The Master Chief

    This game did not have the softest of launches, and its multiplayer was broken until a few weeks ago, but now, all is well with the adventures of series hero Master Chief. Halo has been a highlight of the Xbox consoles for a long time, and we think the Master Chief Collection shows us why.

    For not only can you kill your own buddies online in glorious HD resolution, but Halo 3: ODST has been added to the set as well, making it a whole edition of the Halo series to date. Available exclusively on the Xbox One.

    1. Grim Fandango Remastered

    Grim Fandango

    Due to licensing matters, the only way to play Grim Fandango was through unofficial emulators. Luckily, Sony was able to pull up with Tim Schafer an alliance to obtain the rights to produce a remaster version for the PlayStation 4, Vita and PC. Aside from the expected graphical improvements (including an optional full-screen mode), the classic title will also be getting a fully choreographed and orchestrated soundtrack. So, one of the best adventure games of all time will be getting even better. Available on iOS, PC, PS4, and PS Vita.

    1. Tomb Raider Definitive Edition

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    The Definitive Edition of Tomb Raider is a lot like Lara Croft’s best adventure from last year, only with enhanced visuals and new features. One new tomb lets you stretch your puzzle-solving brain muscle, and a variety of outfits give you more stylistic options and flexibility. Have you ever fancied Lara to dress like a 1930s explorer? Now is your chance! None of these additions are all that exciting, so if you have already played through Tomb Raider on an older console, there’s little incentive to jump in again. Now is a good time as any to get re-acquainted with the adventures of Lara Croft. Available on the PS4 and Xbox One.

    1. Borderlands: The Handsome Collection

    Borderlands The Handsome

    This set includes both Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel and Borderlands 2 and every bit of downloadable content that came with both games. There are excellent visuals, split-screen play and whimsical humour, ensuring there’s more than enough in Borderlands: The Handsome Collection to keep you busy until the impending Borderlands 3 announcement. Available on the PS4 and Xbox One.

  • LG G4 Stylus Officially Launched in India for Rs 24,990

    LG G4 Stylus Officially Launched in India for Rs 24,990

    Soon after LG announced the global roll-out of LG G4 in May, the Korea-based firm immediately came up with yet another announcement that tempted LG fans. The consumer electronics manufacturer made official two new smartphones, G4 Stylus and G4c, increasing the G4 line-up with low-budget devices. Today, South Korean manufacturer LG has released its G4 Stylus phablet in the Indian market at Rs 24,990.

    Talking about the G4 Stylus, the device Stylus features a 5.7-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) IPS display offering a pixel density of 258ppi; 1GB of RAM; 8GB of built-in storage; expandable storage support via microSD card up to 128 GB; 3000mAh battery (removable); Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n; Bluetooth 4.1; NFC; A-GPS; Glonass; Micro-USB; 5-megapixel front camera; 154.3×79.2×9.6mm, and 163 grams.

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    The G4 Stylus on the LG India site is listed to support 4G LTE, and features the 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor. The LTE model sports a 13-megapixel rear camera and packs a 5-megapixel front camera as well.

    In India, the G4 Stylus will be offered in Metallic Silver or Floral White color options.

    Specification LG G4 Stylus Phablet
    Display 5.7 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 258 ppi
    Chipset Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (LG H635)
    Processor Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 (LG H635)
    Octa-core 1.4 GHz (3G model)
    GPU Adreno 306 (LG H635)
    RAM 1GB
    Storage 8GB
    Expandability 128 GB
    Rear Camera 13 MP Laser Autofocus, LED Flash
    Rear Camera Video 1080p@30fps
    Front Camera 5 MP
    Front Camera Video N/A
    Battery Removable Li-Ion battery3000mAh
    Operating System Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop)
    Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n; Bluetooth 4.1; NFC; A-GPS; Glonass; Micro-USB
    Price Rs 24,990
  • Lenovo K3 Note Goes Up For Sale On Flipkart at 3pm Today

    Lenovo K3 Note Goes Up For Sale On Flipkart at 3pm Today

    The wait is over. Today, Lenovo’s K3 Note Phablet is finally up on Flipkart today. Priced at Rs. 9,999, the K3 Note is all set for its first Flash sale that will commence from 3 pm. Lenovo said that it received over 5,01,407 registrations for the first flash sale till 25th June.

     

    The K3 Note joins a long list of affordable 4G handsets provided by Lenovo, such as A6000, A7000 Plus and S60.

    The specifications for the phone are reminiscent of the Xiaomi Mi4i, which is currently in demand and has a dedicated fan base.  Like Mi4i, the K3 Note boasts a 5.5-inch full HD display. Also to that, the K3 Note costs less than the Mi4i.

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    The K3 Note runs on 1.7GHz MediaTek MT6752 octa-core 64-bit processor with 2GB of RAM. The phone has an internal storage capacity of 16GB which can be expanded up to 32 GB through MicroSD card. The device runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop, which has been combined with Lenovo’s Vibe UI.

    As far as connectivity is concerned, the phone has Dual SIM card slots and supports both LTE bands in India. The phone sports a 3,000 mAh battery, which is replaceable. The K3 Note sports a 13 MP rear camera with Dual LED flash and a 5 MP front camera.

    Launched in India in late-June, the Lenovo K3 Note was first unveiled for China in March. It competes against the likes of budget contenders – Yu Yuphoria and Xiaomi Redmi Note. Yu Yureka and Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G have ruled this price segment, but it looks like Lenovo is finally going for the kill with the K3 Note.

    Here’s a quick look at its specification:

    Specs

    Lenovo K3 Note
    Display 5.5 inches IPS capacitive touchscreen (1080 x 1920 pixels)
    Processor 1.7GHz MediaTek MT6752 octa-core 64-bit processor
    RAM 2 GB
    Storage 16 GB
    Expandable Upto 32 GB
    Main Camera 13 MP
    Front Camera 5 MP
    Battery 3,000 mAh
    Operating System Android Lollipop 5.0 out-of-the-box, wrapped under Lenovo Vibe 2.5 UI
    Price Rs. 9,999

    Read about the spec battle of Lenovo K3 Note, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G and Yu Yureka here.

  • OnePlus 2 Pricing Confirmed, Will Not Cross More Than Rs 28,500

    OnePlus 2 Pricing Confirmed, Will Not Cross More Than Rs 28,500

    Chinese electronics start-up, OnePlus was one of the biggest success stories of 2014. The newbie started off with the flagship killer, OnePlus 2, which conquered the mid-segment smartphone market. It was a feature-rich phone with top-notch specs that came with a reasonable price tag. The OnePlus 2 is probably one of the most anticipated Android devices of the year. With several enhancements and revisions compared to its predecessor, the OnePlus One, the OnePlus 2 should be a force to be reckoned with.

    Till now, it was estimated that the OnePlus 2 device will be priced at $500 (Rs 31,762). But, OnePlus posted in its Twitter page that the device won’t be higher than $450 (Rs 28,586).

    Previously, it was confirmed that the OnePlus 2 will cost more than $322. Pete Lau hinted the price of the OnePlus 2 as roughly around Rs. 25,000. This is around Rs. 3,000 more than the original OnePlus One at launch. This may be because the Snapdragon 810 v2.1 costs 60% more than the Snapdragon used in the OnePlus One. A recent OnePlus blog reads that the 810 is much more powerful than its younger counterpart, the 801 and is a much more expensive component. Hence, according to the post, the minimum cost of the OnePlus 2 will be higher than $322 (Rs. 20,500 approx). With this, we now have a confirmed price range of the device.

    So far we know that OnePlus 2 will run on Snapdragon 810 chipset along with 4GB RAM. The phone will sport a 5.5-inch 2K display that will improve the viewing experience of the user. The OnePlus 2 will also have a USB C-Type, the first in a flagship device by a major manufacturer. Just a few days back, the company revealed that the phone will come with a built-in fingerprint scanner.

    For now, all we can say is, based on the specs and the price, the OnePlus 2 will hit it harder and better than the OnePlus One. OnePlus ruled out all the rumors of the temporarily titled OnePlus 2 and stated that the much-awaited device will make a debut in the third quarter of this year.

  • GoPro Is Back With the New Tinier GoPro Hero4 Session

    GoPro Is Back With the New Tinier GoPro Hero4 Session

    GoPro, the company well known for making incredible cameras for adventure and sports terrain, has unleashed their newest and the smallest beast yet, the GoPro Hero4 Session. After a gap of 9 years, this new camera is the first significant redesign of the company’s omnipresent camera since the first Digital Hero launched in 2007.

    The Hero4 Session is the tiniest GoPro yet. It is a one and a half inch cube and weighs just 0.07kg. That is more or less half the weight of an iPhone 6. And users will not need to carry around several cases to use the camera. It is waterproof up to 33 feet. This is part of the company’s endeavors to reduce the amount of stuff needed to use a GoPro camera. The California-based company said the camera is easier to use, because it has one button to put the camera on and begin recording.

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    Other specs and features of the camera include 8MP photos (in single, burst, and time-lapse modes), 1080p60/720p100/1440p30 video recording, a dual microphone system, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, SuperView, Protune, and Auto Low Light.

    GoPro is placing the Hero4 Session as a camera for users who want something smaller than the Hero4 Silver or Black, but who don’t want to give up much when it comes to features.

    While it weighs less, the new camera hasn’t flinched at the price: The Hero4 Session will distribute from 12th July and will be priced at $399.99, about the same price as previous models.

  • Yu Yuphoria Goes Up For Golden Ticket Sale Tomorrow

    Yu Yuphoria Goes Up For Golden Ticket Sale Tomorrow

    Mid segment blockbuster phone, Yu Yuphoria, is back on the track. Weeks after following the first flash sale model of the device in May, Yu Televentures will now set up to host the Golden Ticket Sale for the Yu Yuphoria on July 8th.

    The sale will be carried on Amazon India between 2 PM to 5 PM, and is especially for all those frustrated customers who were unable to purchase the Yuphoria in previous flash sales. The company informs that selected users will receive an email from Amazon, with a link to buy the Yuphoria tomorrow, 8th July, between 2 PM and 5 PM. The link will guarantee a Yuphoria for that user, and they can then make the purchase without any need for previous registrations.  If you are a new buyer and haven’t registered for any of the past sales, you can participate in the regular weekly sale of the Yuphoria. The next sale on Amazon India is on July 9 at 2 PM.

    Hardware wise many it’s different from the Yureka, but the Yuphoria adds new detail in a way that will move the company forward. A Qualcomm 410 64bit Chipset, with a 1.2 GHz Quad-Core CPU and Adreno A306 GPU. 2 GB of RAM and 16GB of storage complete the pie along with 64 GB expandability option.

    The handset has two SIM card slots, both of which will accept LTE enabled SIM cards, making this budget handset future proof. The camera is a fast and bright 8 MP camera with a large 1.4-micron pixel size, and a sharp f2.2 lens with quick autofocus and minimal drain on the battery. You can shoot up to 1080p video at 30fps and 720p video at 60fps. The front has a 5 MP camera that has a bright f2.0 aperture wide angle lens.

    The company has also provided a  metal chassis on the Yu Yuphoria and is based on Android 5.0 Lollipop –based Cyanogen OS 12 and is priced at Rs 6,999.

    Specification

    YU Yuphoria
    Display 5-inch IPS HD
    Resolution 1280×720 pixel (294ppi)
    Additional Protected by Gorilla Glass 3
    Processor 1.2GHz  Quad Core, ARM Cortex- A53
    Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | 64bit
    GPU Adreno A306 3D Graphics Core | 400 MHz
    RAM 2GB
    Internal Memory 16GB
    Expandable Up to  64 GB
    Sim Cards  2 x LTE Enabled Sim Card Slots
    Primary Camera 8MP
    Secondary Camera 5MP
    Connectivity Options 4G LTE
    Battery 2,230mAh
    Operating System Cyanogen 12.0 (Android 5.0 based)
    Price  Rs. 6,999

    You can check out the Hands On video below

    A few weeks back, we also performed an extreme drop test on the device. Check out the video below

  • Larger Than Life Robots to go on Battle in a US Vs Japan Fight

    Larger Than Life Robots to go on Battle in a US Vs Japan Fight

    This is the real deal for those who always wanted to see a duel between gigantic robots. It may become a reality within a year, it seems. And no, it is not for a new movie. This challenge has been put up by USA to Japan, which has already been accepted.

    MegaBots founders Gui Cavalcanti and Matt Oehrlein, have issued the challenge to Suidobashi Heavy Industries from Japan through a video on YouTube. In true American style, the video is done teeming with full patriotism as the whole message borders on parody, in a hilarious way, of course.

    Suidobashi, we have a giant robot, you have a giant robot. You know what needs to happen. We challenge you to a duel.

    Suidobashi’s response to them is also clever and witty where the video stars the creator and founder, Kogoro Kurata wrapping a Japanese flag as a cape.

    However in a more serious fashion, the Japanese were apparently calm and collected in their response, stating,

    We cannot let another country win this. Giant robots are all about Japanese culture.

    The MegaBots Mark II robot is 15 feet tall, weighs 5.4 tons and carries enormous paintball guns that can shoot projectiles at speeds exceeding 100 mph. Meanwhile, the Kuratas is a 13-foot-tall robot that weighs 4 tons and is decked with diverse weapon systems, including a “smile-activated” BB Gatling gun. Kuratas is guided by one person while the Mark II needs a two-man crew.

    MegaBots’ primary challenge demanded that the battle should happen in one year’s time, and Kuratas replied by recommending that they even forego the cannons and punch it out in an old-fashioned brawl. Although additional specifics for time and location have not been released, let’s all pause for a moment and consider that the world we have been expecting is finally here.

    Let us compare the bots:

    Name: Mk. II

    Mk. II
    Designers:
    Location: San Francisco, California
    Debut: 2015, Bay Area Maker Faire
    Height: 15? (standing)
    Weight: 12,000 lbs
    Cockpit: Dual pilot
    Locomotion: Two tracks, from a CAT 289c skidsteer, one of the largest made. Legs are  A36 plate steel, lasercut and welded at the seams. 13 degrees of freedom across 20 hydraulic actuators
    Power: 24HP honda gas engine spinning a hydraulic gear pump
    Armaments: Arm cannons. The right arm can fire 3lb, 6? paint cannonballs at 130mph. The left arm has a 20x shot missile launcher, firing 2.5? circumference paint missiles 150mph.

    Name: Kuratas

    Kuratas

    Creator: Kogoro Kuratas, Suidobashi Industries
    Location: Tokyo, Japan
    Debut: 2012
    Height: 13.1? (standing)
    Weight: 9,900 lbs
    Cockpit: Single pilot
    Locomotion: Four wheels, each mounted to individual legs. 30 hydraulic actuators
    Power: Diesel engine
    Armaments: BB mini-gun shooting 6000 rounds per minute, water bottles
    Note: You can order your own Kurata mech suit from Amazon.jp for just $1 million.

  • Here is Everything We Know About Apple iPhone 6S Till Now

    Here is Everything We Know About Apple iPhone 6S Till Now

    With just around a month to go for the next iPhone launch, we have rounded up some specs and features that we may see with the next Apple device.

    Force Touch and New Casing Material

    Apple MacBook Force Touch

    Earlier this year, Apple’s next-generation iPhone was announced to come with the ‘Force Touch’ feature, which made a debut appearance with the Apple Watch and the new 13-inch MacBook. The inclusion was widely expected, and a report by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities has confirmed its existence stating that the implementation of Force Touch on iPhone 6s might even add to the thickness of the device.

    Apple Force Touch

    Force Touch is a brainy touch feature that senses the level of force applied on the screen. It uses tiny electrodes around the flexible Retina display to distinguish between a light tap and a deep press, which trigger instant access to a range of contextually particular controls. This feature adds the chance of embedding more gestures onto the device.

    Kuo argued that Force Touch will lead to the forthcoming iDevice (tentatively titled iPhone 6s) being wider, taller, and thicker. It is speculated to increase the dimensions of the phone by 0.15 millimetres crosswise as well as in length and 0.2mm in thickness.

    As per Kuo, Apple will employ Series 7000 Aluminium, introduced with Apple Watch, on the next-generation iPhones. The custom metal is 60 percent stronger than the regular aluminium and has just one-third the density of stainless steel.

    Apple to Use Better Battery Tech

    We hear that a battery breakthrough will fuel the next iPhone, making it last long between two subsequent charges. The innovative battery was patented by Apple in 2012 but came into practice in 2015 with MacBook.

    The next-gen battery goes beyond the barrier of the conventional rectangular slab type and can take any shape. This battery consists of thin electrode sheets stacked on one another. These electrodes are cells of different sizes and are installed in the particular contours of the enclosure. This way, developers would be able to utilize the reserved battery space to embed an LTE chip.

    This arrangement gives 35 percent more battery cell capacity, using every single millimeter of space available in the enclosure. The technology is currently powering the super-slender 13-inch MacBook that has been engineered to give 9 hours of standby on web browsing and up to 10 hours on iTunes Movie Playback. By combining the same battery technology, the Apple iPhone 6s is expected to provide better battery cycles.

    Revamped Interiors

    Aa batch of leaked images has hit the Web, purported to be of the iPhone 6s’ metal casing or chassis, thanks to 9to5Mac.

    As we can see in the pictures, the iPhone 6S is almost indistinguishable to both the predecessors in the terms of height and width. Unfortunately, the dual camera rumour will turn out to be untrue if these images are authentic. Differences in the internal mounting board also suggest of changes in chipset and quite a few more components. Few rumours suggested that there would be an antenna on the phone, but the metal casing proves this rumour to be false. The rest of the components, like the lightning port, audio jack and speaker holes are in the same place as the iPhone 6.

    From the above details, it is highly unlikely that Apple will be going for a notable design change for the upcoming iPhone. Since the launch of iPhone 6, the company’s flagship has gone through a major makeover.

    Sports 5MP FaceTime Camera

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    According to the leaks, the iPhone 6S will sport a 5 MP FaceTime camera, which is an upgrade from the 1.2 MP camera employed by the current version. If the leak is accurate, then we will be witnessing a surge in demand for high-res selfies. Moreover, the rear camera will be upgraded to 12 MP from 8 MP, with 4K video recording capability.  The phone will also be able to capture slow-motion videos at 1080p resolution, up from 720p in the current versions.

    4K video-recording is currently offered in many high-end smartphones such as Samsung Galaxy S6 and OnePlus One. However, what differentiates Apple from its rivals is the software it employs in iPhone to convert the raw data into a polished product. That is why budget filmmakers use iPhone to make short films (and features) even when there are alternatives available in the market.

    Samsung to Provide Chipset and Displays for Apple’s Upcoming Products

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    It looks like the world’s biggest rivals in the tech world may soon be announcing significant collaborations. According to the grapevine, Samsung will be producing Apple’s core chip for the next iPhone as well as displays of other Apple products. This sudden alliance was formed when Apple Chief Executive agreed to tone down the battle of patent suits against Samsung, thereby leading to this association.

    Samsung will be budgeting $14 billion dollars for setting up new plants and equipment for assembling Apple’s newest device parts. Samsung had used the latest SoC for their flagship Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. The chip uses 14nm technology whose standards are matched by Exynos 7420, Samsung’s home-made processor. The 14Nm chip is more powerful than the 16Nm chips that are standardly used in the company’s handsets.

    If rumours are to be considered, the expected iPhone 6s will be available in stores from 25th September this year, according to MobileNews. In an entertaining chain of events, Vodafone began sending out “Save the Date” e-mails to its staff and unwittingly leaked the release date of Apple’s next flagship.

    Surprisingly, there was no name mentioned about the next iPhone; it was just being referred to as the ‘new iPhone’. According to the source, pre-orders will start on 18th September, and it will go live physically on 25th September.

    Even before this was leaked, we were somewhat confident that the iPhone 6s would be released in September. We guess Apple decided to stick to its long-standing tradition, as the last three flagships were released in September, in their respective years.

  • LG Hints at a New Google Nexus Handset, Speculated To be Released In August

    LG Hints at a New Google Nexus Handset, Speculated To be Released In August

    A few days ago, we did a post on how Google’s Nexus 6 is back on Flipkart and has undergone a massive price cut for its 32GB and 64GB variants. Yes, the earlier Flipkart pricing for the 32 GB and 64 GB variants of the Nexus 6 were at Rs. 44,000 and Rs. 49,000 respectively. Now, both of them received a cut of Rs 10,000, thus lowering down the price of the 32GB variant to Rs 34,999 and 64GB to Rs 39,999. Now, new reports have emerged that after months of speculation about with whom will Google team up with for its next Nexus device, it seems that LG could be the one to build the next, temporarily named, Nexus 5 2015.Nexus-5-2015

    According to Android Pit, rather than basing the Nexus 5 2015 on the LG G4, LG will be creating the new handset from the scratch. The device would sport a 5.2-inch screen display, six-core Snapdragon 808 processor by Qualcomm, and 2,700 mAh battery pack, according to the rumours.  It may also come in 64 GB and 128 GB variants and have a 16-megapixel rear camera and a five-megapixel wide-angle camera in front.

    It is likely that Google teamed up with LG to make the next Nexus device because Nexus 5 made by LG was quite popular in comparison to the Nexus 6 made by Motorola. However, for now,  neither Google nor LG has confirmed the news. Also, Google’s next mobile OS, Android M is set for an August release date. Hence, details regarding how many Nexus devices are going to be released and who would be building them will be out really soon.

    The company’s flagship tablet Nexus 9 will continue to run for another cycle which implies that there will be no new addition to the tablet series, as of now.

  • Tech Highlights of the Week: Huawei Honor 7, Digital India Week And Much More

    Tech Highlights of the Week: Huawei Honor 7, Digital India Week And Much More

    This week was loaded with new product releases and announcements from around the world. We have compiled a list of news that made the rounds.

    Here are the top 10 highlights of the week:

    Huawei Honor 7 Comes With a 20MP Camera, Priced At Rs 20,500

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    Huawei has unveiled their next Honor Smartphone, the Huawei Honor 7. The device comes in three variants that differ in connectivity and storage only. The three options are: A basic 16 GB model with LTE radio, another one with dual SIM dual standby LTE abilities, and the last is a flagship of the trio with 64GB of internal memory. It is priced at $322 (Rs 20,500). Click here to read more.

    John Abraham Becomes HTC’s Brand Evangelist

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    HTC has been following the brand evangelist story for a couple of years. With Robert Downey Jr. taking the reins of the title globally, the new look and brand direction for HTC was formed. This was also a first step in their “Here’s to Change” campaign. On Tuesday, HTC unveiled its new jersey in partnership with Northeast United Football Club, a football team owned by John Abraham. The partnership goes into its second year as HTC remains the title sponsor for the team. Read about it here.

    Dubai Plans On Constructing The First 3D Printed Building

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    Dubai, a city where something fresh is always being added to the skyline, may have found a way to make construction move even faster. On Tuesday, the Gulf commercial hub announced plans to construct the world’s first office building using 3D printer technology, adding another marvel to its collection of magnificent buildings. Read more about the epic idea here.

    Narendra Modi Flags Digital India Campaign with Digital India Week

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    ‘Make in India’ is an initiative that was started back in September 2014 by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. The principal objective of this initiative is to build manufacturing firms within India to generate more job opportunities and improve the skills of the people of India across different sectors like automobile, aviation, biotechnology, defence manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, ports, railways, textile and much more.

    Narendra Modi has been named as the chairman of the Digital India Week, where he also unveiled the official logo of the campaign that seeks to transform India into a digital powerhouse. Read more about it here.

    This Newly Developed 3D Fingerprint Scanning Technology Can Redefine Mobile Security

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    The world that we live in is surrounded by constant cyber threats and crimes, especially in the case of smartphones. You never know when your handset might get picked out from your pocket and be misused in many ways. Tech companies are aware of this fact, hence they are coming out with new innovations to prevent that from happening. We have retina scanning devices, highly secured passcodes, location tracking and more such measures. However, this new security technique will take smartphone security to another level. Read more about the epic 3D Fingerprint scanner here.

    India to Become The Second Largest Smartphone Market By 2017

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    India, the world’s 7th  largest country and with the second largest population in the world, may soon have one more tag to its name. According to a study conducted by Strategy Analytics, an international research firm, India is on the road to becoming the second largest smartphone market in the world by 2017. Click here to know more.

    Xiaomi Is On A Roll; Sells 34.7 Million Smartphones In H1 2015

    Lei Jun, founder and Chief Executive Officer of China's mobile company Xiaomi, shows Mi Notes at its launch in Beijing January 15, 2015.

    Xiaomi, from January to June 2015, has sold 34.7 million smartphones, thus proving to the world that it is more than just a company that is manufacturing generic slabs of hardware to the world. This number beat last years’ number by 33%, thus proving to its competitors that Xiaomi is here to stay, and for a long time. Read more here.

    Apple Music Is Available For Rs 120 For A Single User In India

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    A few days back, Apple released the much-awaited iOS 8.4, and along with It, the much talked about Apple Music. The service arrived in India along with the iOS update, along with 100 more countries. Unexpectedly, the service is available in India for very low rates, especially when you compare it to what Apple is charging in the US. The streaming service has been priced at Rs.120 per month for a single user. You can also opt for a family with maximum six member plan at a discounted subscription of Rs.190 per month. In comparison, US subscribers will have to pay $9.99 (Rs.637) per month or $14.99 (Rs 918) per month for a family account. To know more, click here.

    OnePlus Two May Sport a New Metal Body, Teases OnePlus CEO Liu Zuohu

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    In three weeks, OnePlus will launch its latest flagship phone, OnePlus Two. By now, we’ve seen many rumors and confirmed specifications for OnePlus Two. Today, on a post on Weibo, the popular Chinese microblogging website, OnePlus CEO Liu Zuohu has asked his followers to define “full metal”. While this could mean anything, the timing of this post seems to indicate a metal body for OnePlus Two. Click here to know more.

    The Next iPhone May Finally Drop 16GB Base Model In Favor of 32GB

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    Given the fact that Apple does not include a microSD slot for expanding memory, a 16GB iPhone can get really cranked up with just a handful of games, apps and music. Apple also has issues regarding the iOS updates, which require an immense amount of free space to install. The company is even going to drastic measures to ensure that its entry-level devices can upgrade to newer versions of iOS by removing apps before installation to reclaim disk space, and then reinstalling them after the iOS update has ended. Rumor is, Apple is planning on dropping the 16GB model with the next iPhone. Read more about it here.

  • Five Amazing KickStarter Projects That Need To Be Crowd Funded Right Now

    Five Amazing KickStarter Projects That Need To Be Crowd Funded Right Now

    Crowdfunding has transformed the way people do business. Now, inventors do not have to hunt down big time investors or established companies to create life to their ideas. Now they can turn to the wisdom (and wallets) of the general populace to get started. Namely, sites like KickStarter, where the crowd are the inventor’s financial help.

    Kickstarter allows ideas to be funded via crowd-funding. Members ‘pledge’ amounts of money in return for a creative award from the inventor.

    Let us see some of the KickStarter projects that definitely need crowd-funding:

    The Light Phone

    The Light Phone

    It’s difficult to assume anything that comes close to how swiftly humans have completely fallen for their mobile devices. If you have a separate smartphone just for work, why not have another just for life?

    You can now leave your distracting device at home and take your credit card­sized cell phone out for work. The Light Phone uses the simple call­forwarding function of the phone to connect calls from your smartphone.

    It’s what a phone was always meant to be – it receive and makes calls. You have no Wi-­Fi, Bluetooth, texting or apps. There won’t be any voicemails or missed ­call display as a reason for you to keep checking your Light Phone. And yes, it can also make a great first phone for a child too. No selfies or texting! Sounds great!

    Kickstart the Light Phone here

    Phree

    Phree

    Yes, we all have stylus in some of our phones, but there’s just something about writing on a smartphone screen that feels very out of this world. And, of course, there is always the­ reliable paper­ and ­pen option too, but, a soft­ copy is most reliable and easy when it comes to conveying messages these days.

    Presenting Phree, the world’s first unrestricted, high ­resolution, write­virtually­-anywhere mobile input device. Be it on the wall, or the elbow of your sofa or your hand, Phree connects to all your media devices via Bluetooth and is compatible with software and apps, such as Office, OneNote, Acrobat, Viber and more. Just jot down notes and numbers immediately, or doodle on the spot. The whole world is your paper!

    Kickstart Phree here

    CHIP

    CHIP

    CHIP is the tiniest and the cheapest computer ever made. We are talking $9, and the size of two AA batteries here.

    For all the tech geeks, it sports a 1GHz processor, 512MB ram and 4GB storage. It has built-­in Wi-­Fi and Bluetooth, so you can connect to the Internet and can also attach a keyboard and a mouse wirelessly. It runs Linux, and works with any screen too!

    It comes pre-installed with applications such as LibreOffice to edit spreadsheets, create word documents, or craft presentations. Or Scratch for easy-­to-­learn programming and coding lessons. Hook up Bluetooth­-enabled controllers for games, or a MIDI keyboard for jamming music. CHIP is a little guy ready for bigger things the moment you power it on.

    Kickstart CHIP here

    Trago

    Trago

    When you hear the words ‘water’ and ‘phones’ together, “get it away from my electronics!” is usually the first sentence that springs to mind. But Trago wants to bring in water and technology together in the world’s first intelligent water bottle.

    We all know the value of water to our health, but most of us do not keep track of how much water we should be drinking. It is important because optimal hydration levels are different for everyone, Trago follows your precise needs through simple inputs in an app, through your smartphone. Ultrasonic technology situated in its cap measures your water consumption and encourages you to complete your daily water requirement, via periodical reminders.

    Kickstart Trago here

    SensorWake

    There is nothing more excruciating and painful than the sharp­ screech of the alarm clock in the morning. Most people start their day repeatedly hitting the snooze button and still wake up drowsy.

    But what if you have the option of waking up to the heavenly aroma of coffee? SensorWake, the world’s first olfactory alarm clock, spreads a perfect amount of scent that can wake you up faster than you can say, “Not a morning person.” Plus, it is a scientifically proven theorem.

    Kickstart SensorWake here

  • Google Nexus 6 Receives A Huge Price Cut On Flipkart

    Google Nexus 6 Receives A Huge Price Cut On Flipkart

    Here is good news for Nexus 6 lovers! Google’s Nexus 6 is back on Flipkart and has received a massive price cut for its 32GB and 64GB variants. The earlier Flipkart pricing for the 32 GB and 64 GB variants of the Nexus 6 were at Rs. 44,000 and Rs. 49,000 respectively. Now, both of them received a cut of Rs 10,000, thus lowering down the price of the 32GB variant to Rs 34,999 and 64GB to Rs 39,999.

    But that is just not it. If you buy on Flipkart, you can also get an additional exchange offer that will shave off an added Rs. 5,000 on the price depending on which phone you swap with.

    The Nexus 6 boasts a 5.96-inch QHD (2560×1440p) AMOLED display. It is powered by 2.7 GHz Snapdragon 805 quad-core processor coupled with 3 GB of RAM. It runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box. The screen of the device is shielded by Corning Glass 3, which means users need not have to worry about scratches.

    On the camera front, it sports a 13MP rear and 2MP front snapper. The device gets its juice from a 3,220mAh battery, which the company claims to last for six hours on a 15-minute charge as it comes along with Motorola’s Turbo Charger. Nexus 6 offers wireless charging. It comes in two colour options in the country – midnight blue and cloud white.

    This cut makes the Nexus 6 price much more pleasing. After all, the Nexus line gained a reputation for offering high-end hardware at low prices, until the more expensive Nexus 6 came along.

    Check out the unboxing video of the Nexus 6 below:

     

    Specs

    Google Nexus 6
    Operating System Android 5.0 Lollipop
    Screen Size 5.96 inches
    Super AMOLED
    1440 x 2560 pixels
    RAM 3 GB
    Battery 3220 mAh
    Processor  Qualcomm Snapdragon 805
    CPU Quad-core 2.7 GHz
    GPU Adreno 420
    Front camera  2 MP
    Rear Camera 13 MP

  • The Next iPhone May Finally Drop 16GB Base Model In Favor of 32GB

    The Next iPhone May Finally Drop 16GB Base Model In Favor of 32GB

    Given the fact that Apple does not include a microSD slot for expanding memory, a 16GB iPhone can get really cranked up with just a handful of games, apps and music. Apple also has issues regarding the iOS updates, which require an immense amount of free space to install. The company is even going to drastic measures to ensure that its entry-level devices can upgrade to newer versions of iOS by removing apps before installation to reclaim disk space, and then reinstalling them after the iOS update has ended.

    But, with the upcoming iPhone 6S, 16GB models may soon become obsolete. We think that the next iPhone will not have a 16GB variant, but instead will go for the 32GB as a start. Interestingly, Apple removed the 32GB storage option after the 5S. Bumping the entry-level offering to 32GB would give customers a better experience.

    It is highly unlikely that Apple will be going for a significant design change for the new upcoming iPhone. Since with the iPhone 6, the company’s flagship went through a major makeover. We also read that the next iPhones will include Force Touch and a new casing to make the iPhone 6S wider, taller and stronger.

    The new model will run on iOS 9 and have an upgraded processor, as Apple announced at the WWDC this year. We saw in May that Samsung might provide chipsets and displays for Apple’s upcoming products. Ming-Chi Kuo, an Analyst at KGI Securities, says that Apple’s next iPhone 6s models will be powered by a next-gen A9 processor. There are no official confirmations from both the tech powerhouses, but if correct, we may soon see something very different from this alliance. Some sources state that the upcoming handset is expected to arrive with a 2GB RAM.

    From the battery perspective, Apple will use a next-gen battery that goes beyond the barrier of the conventional rectangular slab type and can take any shape. This battery consists of thin electrode sheets stacked on one another. This way, developers would be able to utilize the reserved cell space to embed an LTE chip.

    There is still have more than a month before we see the new iPhone. Until then, we’ll make sure to keep you updated with its (leaked) details.

  • Nikon Comes Out With Three Heavy Duty Lenses

    Nikon Comes Out With Three Heavy Duty Lenses

    Today, Nikon Inc. announced fast 16-80mm f/2.8-4 DX zoom, faster-focusing, lighter 500mm, 600mm f/4 lenses– a fantastic set of versatile lenses that are well suited for advanced and enthusiast photographers.

    Nikkor 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR

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    Nikkor 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR

    The new 16-80mm f/2.8-4E is a DX lens that offers the comparable focal range of 24-120mm in 35mm terms, so it is a flexible walk-around lens that can be used by enthusiast photographers.

    It’s the first Nikon DX lens that comes with Nano Crystal Coating for lessening ghosting and flaring. It is also the first DX lens to include an Electromagnetic Diaphragm, which electronically adjusts the lens aperture for constant exposures during a high-speed shoot.

    Its specs include a least focusing distance of 1.2 feet, 4-stop vibration reduction, fluorine coating on the front and rear elements, 17 elements in 13 groups, a 7-blade aperture, and Silent Wave Motor (SWM) technology for fast and accurate autofocusing.

    The Nikkor 16-80mm f/2.8-4 will be available starting in July 2015 with a price tag of $1,070 (Rs 70,000 approx).

    Nikkor 500mm f/4E FL ED VR and 600mm f/4E FL ED VR

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    Nikkor 500mm f/4E FL ED VR

    The new 500mm f/4 and 600mm f/4 lenses are two FX telephoto prime lenses intended to provide high optical and focusing abilities, at the same time, weighing very less.

    Nikon says the lenses are designed for sports, action, wildlife, and press photographers.

    By the fourth quarter or final period, users will indeed enjoy the weight reduction of these lenses that allow for extended shooting, even into overtime.

    600mm
    Nikkor 600mm f/4E FL ED VR

    Both lenses highlight Nikon’s latest autofocus tracking technologies for instantly and accurately locking onto fast-moving subjects. Both lenses pack Nikon’s Electromagnetic Diaphragm for snapping consistent exposures during rapid-fire bursts.

    Weight wise, the new lenses are significantly lighter than their predecessors. The 500mm lost nearly 0.91kg, weighing 3kg instead of 3.86kg, and the 600mm shed almost 1.36kg, weighing 3.75kg  instead of 5.22kg. This weight loss is because of the new fluorite elements that Nikon has begun included in its lenses.

    Other features and specs include a magnesium alloy construction, Nano Crystal Coating, 4-stop VR image stabilization, automatic tripod detection, a SPORT VR mode for a more stable viewfinder image, weather sealing, fluorine coating,

    Although Nikon India is yet to offer word on the pricing of the lenses, it is estimated that the lenses would cost around $10,299 (Rs 6.54 lacs) and $12,999 (Rs 7.81 lacs) for the 500mm and 600mm models respectively. Hence, it is clear that this is only meant for professional photographers. The company will start selling the lenses in the country starting this month, so you won’t have to wait if you’re interested in getting them.

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