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  • LG Launches the G4 Beat, Price Soon to Be Announced

    LG Launches the G4 Beat, Price Soon to Be Announced

    After launching the LG G4 Stylus yesterday, LG has released another variant called the LG G4 Beat. The new phone is the latest in the G4 line-up after the G4 Stylus and G4c. With this phone, it seems LG is trying to imitate Samsung’s successful Galaxy series, which offers a wide range of affordable and premium phones.

    Juno Cho, president and CEO of LG Electronics said

    Too often, mid-tier phones sacrifice overall usability in order to include that one killer feature. Our goal with the LG G4 Beat was to create a phone that was not only well- balanced in terms of display, camera, performance and design but delivered terrific value and satisfaction.

    The G4 Beat sports a 5.2-inch full HD IPS LCD display with 423 ppi. The phone is powered by a 1.5GHz Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor with 1.5GB of RAM. The internal storage of 8GB can be expanded, allowing you to store more images, music and videos. The G4 Beat will run on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop with LG UX 4.0.

    The phone will sport an 8MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera. For some reasons, LG has decided to include a 13 MP rear camera in the G4 Beat for select Latin America countries. A  2,300mAh removable battery will power the phone. As far as connectivity is concerned, the phone supports LTE, Bluetooth 4.1 and NFC.

    LG has not disclosed any pricing for the G4 Beat, which is expected to be launched first in countries like France, Germany and Brazil followed by Canada, India, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and Turkey, among others.

    Specification LG G4 Beat
    Display 5.2-inch full HD IPS LCD display
    Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels, 423 ppi
    Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset
    Processor 1.5GHz octa-core processor
    RAM 1.5 GB
    Storage 8GB
    Rear Camera 8 MP Laser Autofocus, LED Flash, 13 MP in select Latin America countries
    Front Camera 5 MP
    Battery Removable Li-Ion battery 2300mAh
    Operating System Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop)
    Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n; Bluetooth 4.1; NFC
    Price N/A
  • Lenovo K3 Note Solds Out in 5 Seconds, Next Sale on July 15

    Lenovo K3 Note Solds Out in 5 Seconds, Next Sale on July 15

    How long does it take to become a bestseller? As Lenovo found out, apparently 5.2 seconds. Seconds after the first online sale kicked off, the Lenovo K3 Note smartphone was sold out on Flipkart. Lenovo sold about 47,440 smartphones over 5, 38,096 registrations the company received for the first flash sale.

    The next sale will be held on 15th July. Two versions of the phone – black as well as white – will be sold at 12 noon and 3pm respectively. Registrations are already open.

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

    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.

    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.

    Check out the specifications for the Lenovo K3 Note before you register:

    Specs

    Lenovo K3 Note
    Display 5.5 inches IPS capacitive touchscreen
    Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels
    Chipset 1.7GHz MediaTek MT6752
    Processor 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
    Miscellaneous Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic, Lenovo Vibe 2.0
    Price Rs. 9,999
  • Taxi For Sure is Operating Illegally, Says Delhi Government

    Taxi For Sure is Operating Illegally, Says Delhi Government

    Delhi government has described the operation of ‘Taxi For Sure’ as ‘illegal’. The statement comes days after a driver of the app-based company was alleged to be indulging in a vulgar act while driving a woman to Faridabad from South Delhi.

    The Delhi government said that it was not against app-based taxi services in Delhi, but it will not compromise on women safety. ”The government is not against app-based taxi services in the national capital but it will not compromise on women safety, which is its top priority,” the government said. ”Taxi For Sure has not been authorized by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi and hence its operations are illegal.”

    On July 3, a woman posted her ordeal with Taxi For Sure on Facebook and Twitter. She alleged that the driver committed a vulgar act while driving her from Faridabad to South Delhi. “When I was about 25 minutes away from my destination, the driver got impatient and kept motioning something to himself. I asked him to drive properly… I noticed he was ma********** while driving,” the woman wrote in her post. For her, the experience was traumatizing. “He (the driver) had a smile on his face that will haunt me for nights to come.”

    Ola Cabs acquired Taxi For Sure in March and last month integrated its service in its own app. Taxi For Sure executives visited the woman and assured her that the driver had been fired.

    This latest incident puts app-based taxi services into danger as the current Delhi government is looking for ways to regulate it. It also raises questions about the safety standards in such services, as women prefer to book cabs through apps.

  • Apple Set To Produce More Than 80 Million iPhone 6S Units

    Apple Set To Produce More Than 80 Million iPhone 6S Units

    If another round of rumours is to be believed, it looks like Apple is planning on something big for the next iPhone. Apparently, according to WSJ, the tech giant has immense ambitions and has assigned the task of assembling 85-90 million handsets-complete with Force Touch- to its manufacturing partners. WSJ predicted that Apple’s sales growth approximates to 10% each year. The company ordered between 70 million and 80 million iPhone 6 and 6 Plus units for launch in 2014.

    So far, we’ve learnt 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 enhanced processor. Samsung might provide chipsets and displays for Apple’s forthcoming products, and iPhone 6S will be powered by a next-gen A9 processor and come with 2GB of RAM. The new model will run on iOS 9 and have an enhanced processor, as Apple announced at the WWDC this year.

    It is also possible that Apple may release two variants of the iPhone, the smaller 6s variant, and a larger 6s ‘Plus’ version.

    The upcoming iPhone 6s is rumored to be available in stores from 25th September this year. According to the source, pre-orders will start on 18th September, and it will go live physically on 25th September.

  • OnePlus 2 Is Confirmed To Arrive With a 4GB RAM

    OnePlus 2 Is Confirmed To Arrive With a 4GB RAM

    One of the biggest triumph stories of 2014, OnePlus, conquered the mid-segment smartphone market with its feature-rich phone with top-notch specs with a reasonable price tag. With several enhancements and revisions compared to its predecessor, the OnePlus One, the OnePlus 2 is probably one of the most expected Android devices of the year.

    Today, OnePlus has announced the upcoming smartphone will sport a 4GB RAM. It will sport the next-generation LPDDR4 memory chips, which are also packed with Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge only, for now. No other smartphone, apart from the Asus Zenfone, in the Indian market comes with 4GB of RAM, which is required to make use of the 64-bit processor for faster operations of the next generation of apps.

    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.

    The company has confirmed its price Will Not Cross More Than Rs 28,500. 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. Let’s wait and watch.

  • 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

    tomb raider

    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.

    lg g4 stylus

    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.

    lenovo K3 Note

    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.

    gopro

    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.

  • Truecaller Launches Messaging App to Keep Inbox Spam Free

    Truecaller Launches Messaging App to Keep Inbox Spam Free

    Truecaller is one of the most popular apps used around the world, with 80 million users in India alone. The app, which is basically a user-generated phonebook, can identify calls made from unknown numbers and label it as spam. Now you can do the same thing with your messages. The company has released a companion app, Truemessenger, which performs the same function as Truecaller – filter texts from unknown numbers and spams.

    According to the developers, Truemessenger will identify the person who has sent a text from an unknown number. Like Truecaller, it screens the messages and identifies the sender using the phone’s contact list and the Truecaller database. The app will also search through the same database to identify spam messages, which gets collected in a different folder.

    truemessenger by truecaller truemessenger by truecaller

    Moreover, Truemessenger will use your Facebook feed to assign the identified number a name, photographs and other information.

    According to Truecaller, the app is currently available only on Android platform and only for Indian users. It is not a surprising move, considering that more than half of  its users are from India. The timing of the app is a bit perplexing though, considering that popular messaging services like Whatsapp and Hike have disrupted the SMS service in the past three years, which has become the bone of contention between the Indian telecom sector and net neutrality activists.

    Truemessenger is now available at the Google Play store.

  • 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

  • Google Celebrates Godzilla’s Creator Tsuburaya Through Interactive Doodle

    Google Celebrates Godzilla’s Creator Tsuburaya Through Interactive Doodle

    Google is renowned for recreating pop-culture nostalgia through its doodles. From Pac-man to Rubik’s Cube, these doodles celebrate the pop-culture items in our life. Today, Google has released a doodle to commemorate 114th birth anniversary of Tsuburaya Eiji, best known for creating the iconic monster lizard, Godzilla.

    The doodle is an interactive game that allows the user to create his own monster movie in ten easy steps or tasks. Based on how you complete each task will result in a different film.

    According to Jennifer Hom, the brain behind this doodle, the project took six months to develop. The doodle was created in association with the Tsuburaya studio, so that the doodle could capture the spirit of Tsuburaya’s works.

    Tsuburaya Eiji was famous for introducing tokusatsu, a special effect technique used in kaiju or Japanese monster film. The technique involves using hand-built scale models of cities and actors in foam and rubber costumes, which results in this:

    tsuburaya eiji godzilla
    Godzilla (1954)

    The doodle fulfills the lifelong dream of every movie buff – to create his/her own monster film. So go ahead and make the monster film you always wanted to.

  • 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.

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