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  • The Fossil Q Founder Smartwatch Will Now Be Available On Google Store

    The Fossil Q Founder Smartwatch Will Now Be Available On Google Store

    The Fossil Q Founder smartwatch that was only available for purchase at select Fossil Stores and their website, will now be available at the Google Store as well. This watch is available in two model options – light stainless steel case with silver-finish steel bracelet and light stainless steel case with leather band.

    Fossil Q Founder 1

    The Q Founder is the result of a collaboration between the three companies – Fossil, Google and Intel. The smartwatch runs on Intel’s processor while Google provides it with an operating system that is compatible with Android and iOS. However, the Intel Atom processor isn’t named, and neither is the amount of RAM. Although we do know that it has a 4GB of internal memory along with sensors for activity tracking and Bluetooth; and comes packed with a 4,000mAh battery.

    The price for Google Store hasn’t been mentioned yet, however the smartwatch is priced at $245 (Rs.19,709) in stores across USA.

  • US Sets Up Three Centers for Treatment of Smartphone Addicts

    US Sets Up Three Centers for Treatment of Smartphone Addicts

    Nomophobia is the fear of not having access to a smartphone. Yes, it exists and is real enough for an American fascility called Morningside Recovery to provide formal, systematic treatment for it. Nomophobia fear of not having a smartphone1The treatment begins with collecting the smartphones of individuals with the condition. Following this, they are allowed only limited access to their devices, promoting other kinds of activities they may have been missing out on lately. By cutting contact with the outside world, the individuals are encouraged to interact with each other, and participate in group and individual activities.

    The sufferers of nomophobia are encouraged to develop new behavioral patterns that do no involve smartphones. With the help of breathing exercises, the individuals are trained to deal with anxiety and panic attacks. Morningside Recovery has three centres providing this treatment located in California, Texas and Arizona.Nomophobia fear of not having a smartphoneDr. Waterman, the director of the programme, advises not just his patients but also smartphone addicts all over to “just try to put it [smartphone] down for a few moments and re-focus on their daily interactions.” Kindly take note. In a world where smartphones have become an extension of our bodies, it is not long until facilities like Morningside Recovery start popping up in India as well.

  • The Indian Railways Website Just Beat Flipkart and Amazon In Numbers

    The Indian Railways Website Just Beat Flipkart and Amazon In Numbers

    Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corp (IRCTC) has emerged as India’s biggest online marketplace, beating out competition from Flipkart, Amazon and the like. IRCTC generated a revenue of two hundred and six billion rupees ($3 billion) in their last financial year solely based on online sales; this number is almost double Filpkart’s yearly turnover.

    IRCTC 1

    IRCTC had an increase in their turnover as compared to the previous year by 34%, and this has probably been due to the fact that the website has taken steps in order to upgrade their otherwise slow interface this year. This resulted in a record of taking 1.34 million ticket reservations in one day.

    “Bulk of the sales may be attributed to IRCTC’s rapid growth in e-ticketing which has been due to its interface and setting up of a very robust process,” said Sandip Dutta, IRCTC’s Public Relations Officer.

    This speed has also been upgraded to book 7,200 tickets per minute as compared to the earlier 2,000 tickets per minute. With all these upgrades the battle between the three online e-commerce websites – Amazon, Flipkart and IRCTC, seems to have its final result. However, since IRCTC isn’t really in direct competition with either of the two; they have tied up with Amazon India for the next two years as its preferred shopping partner. More power to you Indian Railways.

  • Google Glass Patent Hints at Possible New Design

    Google Glass Patent Hints at Possible New Design

    In September 2012, before the Google Glass became the creepy privacy invader that it is seen as today, Google filed a patent for a design unlike what the original Google Glass looked like. This new design depends on the user balancing the wearable on the side of their head rather than having it rest on the nose. The Glass is designed in a snake-like flexible headband that will sit on only one side of the user’s face. This patent was finally awarded to Google on November 24 2015.

    The device can be configured to fit around the user’s face keeping the display above one eye. Whether the display is limited to one eye or not is uncertain, though the use of a prism could allow videos to be seen in both eyes. The original Google Glass, as you may know by now, was criticised for privacy invasion and was banned in bars, movie theatres and some restaurants.

    Google Glass Patent

    Since the failure of the fist Glass, Google has been working on a second prototype that will look to make the Glass a lot less creepy. The patent could just bring the second version of the Google Glass to fruition, though nothing has been confirmed as of now. Google has been keeping the details of the Glass closely guarded.

  • Microsoft Sends Out Cortana To Be Tested By iOS Users

    Microsoft Sends Out Cortana To Be Tested By iOS Users

    After providing a version of Cortana to Android users, Microsoft is now looking for Windows Insiders willing to test Cortana on iOS. This process is underway as reports surfaced suggesting that iOS testers have received an email alerting them that Microsoft’s virtual personal assistant was available for download.

    Win10 Yosemite cortana

    This version of Cortana for iOS offers voice responses to questions, provides sports scores, stock prices, reminders, alarms, and much more. And because Cortana is not just any virtual assistant, it comes with its own personality to tell jokes and sing songs. Further reports suggest that this version of Cortana for iOS is being distributed by Apple’s TestFlight and is limited to only 2000 testers. With this, Microsoft is planning to look for a way where Cortana can be used to connect iPhone users with their Windows powered PC.

    Microsoft has suggested that testers set a reminder using Cortana on their PC in order to see how it works on the iPhone, and also to use it to hold meetings so that they can test whether Cortana is able to help users do so. Apart from that, interactions with Cortana are supposed to be like interactions with any other human personal assistant, so users are suggested to speak to it just like they would with any human assistant.

    However, Microsoft has made no confirmation about how long this testing will last, but as of now this definitely makes the wait for iOS users shorter.

  • Samsung Galaxy A7 To Arrive With Better Battery Life

    Samsung Galaxy A7 To Arrive With Better Battery Life

    New reports suggest, that an FCC certification reveals the new Galaxy A7 to offer a 3,300mAh battery. It also says that the A7 is 151.8mm long and 74.5mm wide. Connectivity wise, this phone will have 4G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS.

    The FCC has not given out anymore specifications of the phone, however another benchmark had leaked them. So, according to that, the A7 will have a 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED touchscreen, a 13 MP rear camera, a 5 MP front camera, 3GB of RAM, a 1.7 GHz octa-core processor, and will run on Android 5.1 Lollipop. As of now, Samsung has not confirmed anything, but with all the leaks and rumours, let us hope that something gets confirmed soon enough.

    Source

  • Waterproof iPhone 7 May Have No Earphone Jack

    Waterproof iPhone 7 May Have No Earphone Jack

    According to sources, Apple has applied for a unique patent called “Electronic Devices with Housing Port Shutters”. This patent is unique in the realm of smartphones because it aims at sealing off all ports on the body of the handset to protect it from the entry of moisture or any kind of liquids. As a result, iPhone 7 is expected to come minus an ear-phone jack.

    This technology would determine that the ports of the phone remain shut until there is a direct use for them. Like the speaker-shutters would shut if the sensors pick up any kind of moisture. In case of a call or message, the shutters would open to convey the sound, keeping the device protected from external agents at all other times.

    Unofficial render of the iPhone 7
    Unofficial render of the iPhone 7

    Additionally, a Japanese website, Macotakara, reported that Apple would remove the 3.5 mm port for earphones to make iPhone 7 slimmer. Users would have to use Bluetooth or the Lightning connector instead of the earphone port. Apple is also expected to take care of earpods that would connect to the Lightning port. A  Lightning cable or a 3.5 mm-to-Lightning adapter would have to be provided by third-party sellers in order to ensure compatibility with iPhone 7.

    Despite rumours of an early 2016-release, iPhone 7 is expected to arrive in September. Would you be willing to take chances with a handset that comes minus an earphone jack? Or has Apple taken it a little too far this time?

  • Six Best Wearable Tech of 2015

    Six Best Wearable Tech of 2015

    2015 has definitely been a year forward to the age of wearable tech, especially with tech wear becoming as much about technology as it was about fashion. Therefore, without further ado let’s delve into a list of wearable that shone out in through the year.

    LG Urbane

    This watch comes with a 1.3-inch circular P-OLED (320x320p resolution) display, 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset paired with 512 MB RAM and 4GB of inbuilt memory. It has a 410mAh battery and comes packed with a Gyro, Accelerometer, Compass, Barometer and a heart rate sensor.

    Price – Rs. 22,000 approximately.

    Lg Urbane

  • Coolpad’s Qiku Smartphones launches Q Terra With DuoScopic Camera

    Coolpad’s Qiku Smartphones launches Q Terra With DuoScopic Camera

    Yet another Chinese smartphone makes its way to the Indian market, this one is called, Qiku Q Terra. This smartphone is priced at Rs.21,999 and also comes in a special price of Rs.19,999 for its ‘Gamechangers Fan Community’ through Q Invites.

    Q Terra

    The Qiku Q Terra is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 64-bit processor  and comes with a 3GB RAM. Along with this it also has a 16GB of internal storage capacity that is expandable up to 128GB. It has a 6 inch FHD display with 1080 X 1920 pixel resolution. The exterior incorporates a magnalium alloy unibody, made from aluminum alloy.On the camera front the Q terra uses a DuoScopic Camera System that integrates two 13MP Sony back cameras – a IMX278 color sensor along with a B/W IMX214 sensor. Adding to this, the phone also offers an 8MP front camera with f/2.4 aperture.

    Q Terra

    The device runs on an Android based OS called the 360 OS. What’s different about this OS? It allows you to freeze unused apps, clear hidden third party software, and optimises the device performance based on your usage. Other features of this phone include a fingerprint scanner too.

    Connectivity wise, it supports 4G LTE networks upto 300MB/s downstream and comes with dual SIM slots, one of which serves as the microSD (upto 128 GB) card slot. This entire device is fueled by a 3,700mAh battery. This phone will exclusively be available online through Gadgets 360 at the price mentioned above; and if you have that Q invite, then you will get a subsidized rate. The Q Terra will be rolled out from the 5th of December 2015.

    Here are the specs:

    Specifications

    Qiku Q Terra
    Display 6 inches
    Resolution 1080 X 1920 pixel resolution
    Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 64-bit
    RAM 3GB
    Storage 16GB
    Expandable Upto 128GB
    Rear Camera DuoScopic Camera System integrating two 13MP Sony back camera, IMX278 color sensor, B/W IMX214 sensor
    Front Camera 8MP
    Battery 3,700mAh battery
    Operating System Android based 360 OS
    Connectivity 4G LTE networks upto 300MB/s, Dual SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
    Price Rs.21,999/ 19,999 (only with Q invites)

  • Here’s a List Of Some of the Best Weekend Tech-Deals

    Here’s a List Of Some of the Best Weekend Tech-Deals

    It is Friday, which means we’re here to bring you the best-prices of some pretty cool gadgets for the weekend.

    Micromax Canvas Juice 2 (Silver)

    This smartphone comes with am 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera, 5 inch IPS HD capacitive touchscreen with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution, runs on Android v5 Lollipop operating system with 1.3GHz quad core processor, has a 2GB RAM with 8GB internal memory expandable up to 32GB and supports dual SIM connectivity. The Canvas Juice 2 is fueled by a 3000mAh li-on battery. Originally priced at Rs. 8,999, it will now be available on Amazon at Rs. 6,999.

    Micromax Canvas Juice 2

  • Xiaomi Expected To Reveal the Mi 5 In February

    Xiaomi Expected To Reveal the Mi 5 In February

    The Xiaomi event which commenced on the 24th of November 2015, showcased two products – the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and the Xiaomi Mi Pad 2. However, there was one more device people had been anticipating which was not revealed at the launch – the Mi 5.

    The Mi 5 is expected to be the company’s next flagship phone and analyst Pan Jiutang has stated that the company is looking to release it after the country’s Spring Festival which takes place in February.

    Redmi Note 3 Xiaomi

    The analysis suggests that the last flagship phone was released 16 months back, and taking into account that Xiaomi takes about 12 to 18 months to develop its flagship phones, the time frame suggests the device will soon see the light of day.

    Lei Jun, the CEO of Xiaomi, has already mentioned that he is using the Mi 5 on a daily basis and has only good things to say about it. Further reports also mention that due to the rising demand of the phone, Xiaomi will be producing a lot of Xiaomi Mi 5 units.

    A round up of the speculated specification for this phone tell us that the device could include a 5.2-inch display with 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 820 SoC under the hood, a quad-core CPU and the Adreno 530 GPU. It could also come packed with a 4GB RAM with a 3000mAh battery.

  • Yu Claims Yutopia can Take on Apple – Opens Registrations

    Yu Claims Yutopia can Take on Apple – Opens Registrations

    Yu has really been going all out with publicizing its upcoming flagship, Yu Yutopia. The phone, also being dubbed as ‘The Real Beast’; first took a dig at OnePlus’ Never Settle motto and now it has taken on tech giant Apple.

    Here’s a look at Yutopia’s teasers so far :

    Pretty cheeky! Very clearly Yu is referring to the hole in our pockets after we buy an iPhone, while also mocking it’s alleged low battery life at the same time. There isn’t much that is known about the confirmed specs of the phone but speculations suggest that it could include a 5.2 display, 64 bit class Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 backed by a 4GB RAM, 32GB memory with expandability and a rumoured 21MP primary camera with an 8MP front camera.

    This phone is making some big promises with regards to its high resolution camera, powerful battery, enhanced display and metal body. Let us hope it’s not all just big talk.

     

     

     

  • Huawei Mate 8 with 6-Inch Display is Now Official

    Huawei Mate 8 with 6-Inch Display is Now Official

    Just a couple of days ago, leaked renders of Huawei’s new Mate 8 smartphone emerged online that showed what the device will look like. The Mate 8 is now official and the device does indeed confirm the renders.

    The official specs also confirm earlier rumours. The Mate 8 sports a 6-inch 1080p touchscreen display and will be powered by Huawei’s new Kirin 950 chipset and an ARM Mali-T880 GPU. Furthermore, the handset will be available in 3GB and 4GB of RAM with 32GB and 64GB and 128GB storage variants. The Mate 8 has a large 4,000 mAh battery and will run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

    Mate 8 01

    The Kirin 950 chipset comes with four high-power Cortex-A72 cores, clocked at up to 2.3 GHz and an additional four power-saving Cortex-A53 ones, working at 1.8 GHz. There’s also an i5 coprocessor that “supports speech recognition, low-power consumption MP3, all the functions of a sensor hub, fused location provider (FLP) navigation, and reduces location-based power consumption,” the company said in a press release.

    The Mate 8 is made of aluminium with a 2.5D curved diamond cut glass, and features a fingerprint sensor on the back. The 16MP primary camera uses Sony’s latest IMX298 sensor. The device also sports an 8MP front camera.

    Huawei Mate 8 01

    The handset is priced at $480, $590, and $700 for the 3GB/32GB, 4GB/64GB, and 4GB/128GB variants, respectively. The Mate 8 will be available in Champagne Gold, Moonlight Silver, Space Gray, and Mocha Brown colour options.

  • Google’s Nexus 5X Gets Massive Price Cut

    Google’s Nexus 5X Gets Massive Price Cut

    For those of you who loved the Google Nexus 5X but held back because of its price; we have good news for you. The phone that was originally priced at Rs. 31,990 for its 16GB version will now be priced at  around Rs. 24,000. However, we need to first take note, that this price change is available not on the official store but on other major e-commerce websites.

    LG Nexus 5X 4

    As for the 32GB variant of the phone that was originally priced at Rs.35,990 is now priced at close to Rs. 32,000 on Amazon.

    Here are the specs :

    Specification

    LG Nexus 5X
    Display 5.2-inch Full HD IPS (1920 x 1080 / 423ppi)
    Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels (~424 ppi pixel density)
    Chipset  1.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 808
    CPU Quad-core 1.44 GHz Cortex-A53 & dual-core 1.82 GHz Cortex-A57
    GPU  Adreno 418
    RAM 2 GB LPDDR3 RAM
    Front Camera 5 MP with F/2.0 Aperture
    Rear Camera Up to 12.3 MP with F/2.0 Aperture
    Storage 16 or 32 GB eMMC ROM
    Expandability  NA
    Battery 2,700 mAh (embedded)
    Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac / Bluetooth 4.2 / NFC / Type-C USB
    Operating System  Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow)
    Price Rs. 31,990/ Rs. 35,990
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