Virtual-Vall: June 2014

Monday 30 June 2014

Design sketches: Star Wars-inspired vehicles

The images were created by Jalopnik community member and CSS car design graduate phenotyp back in 2008 for Hasbro, which at the time was planning a line of toy cars inspired by different characters from the saga.

HP Pavilion 10 TouchSmart review

The netbook category might be dead now, but for a few years not too long ago, netbooks redefined budget computers, and every single PC manufacturer jumped on board when it seemed they were sweeping the world. Netbooks were intended as inexpensive computers for first-time users in places where PC penetration had typically not progressed due to cost limitations.

While popular in India and other developing markets, they also really took off with buyers in Asia and Europe who just liked the idea of having a light, reasonably cheap second or third PC that they could travel with, give their kids to use, or simply keep around as a spare. This market preferred netbooks with slightly larger screens, more attractive design, and full Windows licenses, which drove prices up and alienated budget buyers.

The C-X17 concept was launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show as a design study to demonstrate the capabilities of Jaguar’s new advanced aluminium monocoque architecture, which will form the basis of the forthcoming XE sports saloon.

Though the hardware of smartphones is steadily becoming more capable it can't be utilised to its fullest potential without the software to tap it. This is personal technology's modern hurdle - the optimisation of both hardware and software to ensure a fast and seamless user experience.

The effects of this optimisation are most tangible for smartphone users, who in today's fast-paced world become impatient and frustrated if their smartphone starts slowing down, hanging, or otherwise impeding their productivity.

The slowdown of Android smartphones can be caused by several reasons, and usually starts becoming noticeable after several months of using them. Here are a few tips for users that feel their Android smartphones have slowed since they purchased the devices.

you’re gearing up to jump into the 4K fray, Sharp’s new UD27 range might not be a bad place to start.

Sharp has revealed a spanking new range of Aquos 4K TV’s at this year’s CE Week in New York, with a view to ship the product this autumn.

The fresh-faced UHD displays both sport dinosaur-dimensions of 60” and 70”, and come packing 3840 x 2160 resolutions.

iPhone 6 5.5-Inch Model to Feature 128GB Variant and OIS Camera: Report

We might see the next iPhone models - Apple has for a while been rumoured to be making 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch variants of the iPhone - being offered in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB storage variants, hinting a new report from China. In the meanwhile, a set of alleged iPhone 6 dummy model videos has made their way to the Web

Feng, a Chinese blog, cites sources familiar with Apple's supply chain and claims that the company's alleged 5.5-inch iPhone 6 variant will feature a 128GB storage variant. The report further claims that the 128GB storage variant will be limited to the bigger variant of the rumoured iPhone 6, and the alleged 4.7-inch iPhone 6 will offer the conventional 64GB as its maximum storage variant.

It was just a week ago that McLaren teased a track focused GT styled 650 and now the company has taken the wraps off the 650S GT3 at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The GT3 version is based on the road-going 650S Coupe and is a track-focused car which acts as a follow-up to the 12C GT3.

McLaren has given the 650S GT3 an aggressive body kit which is mostly made from carbon fibre. It also gets larger air intakes which optimize cooling. There is also a large fixed wing to the rear and a splitter which is basically all carbon fibre.

McLaren's engineers have updated the suspension geometry and installed wider tracks along with a FIA-approved rollcage. This makes the 650S GT3 lighter than its predecessor and there is ample head and legroom for the occupant. Also inside the cabin is a bespoke steering wheel while behind it is a specially developed digital dash display.

The 650S GT3 shares the same 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 engine as the 12C GT3 but McLaren is giving the existing customers of the latter a chance to upgrade their cars to the newer version. Until the 2015 season, McLaren plans on manufacturing and delivering 15 units of the 650S GT3 together with 15 upgrade packages.

Micromax Canvas Duet AE90 With GSM-CDMA Support Available Online at Rs. 8,999 by Hitesh Arora, June 27, 2014

It seems Micromax will soon be launching a new smartphone in India, the Canvas Duet AE90, as it has been listed for purchase by two different e-commerce websites with immediate availability, at Rs. 9,299 and Rs. 8,999. For now, the phone has not been officially announced by Micromax.

The Micromax Canvas Duet AE90, according to the online retail listing, is a dual-SIM (GSM+CDMA) smartphone that runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

Windows 8 has an identity problem. The Modern UI, with its big, bright tiles and touch-friendly apps still isn't useful for anything more than the occasional game. Microsoft's most recent updates seem to have been designed to make life easier for non-touch laptop and desktop users, making the traditional Windows desktop more prominent and consigning the Start Screen to the background.

LG has unveiled its new UB9800 Ultra HD TV lineup along with the first webOS-based smart LED 3D television at the India Gadget Expo. LG says its new Ultra HD TV lineup has exceptional picture quality with a 4K resolution (3840x2160 pixels) that's complemented by rich audio from the forward-facing 5.2 multi-channel sound system designed in collaboration with Harman Kardon, featuring LG's new Ultra Surround Sound concept.

There is no denying that the sub-compact SUV is one of the most sought after segments in the country today, and that is precisely why pretty much every automaker is vying for a share in the segment; they are either planning to launch relevant products or already have. It all started with the Renault Duster that became the top-selling crossover in India in no-time. Then came along the Ford EcoSport which took the excitement for small SUVs a notch up. The Duster's sales were doing just fine till the launch of Nissan Terrano, which is just re-badged version of the former.

Equalizer Case For iPhone 5 lets you groove out in style

Getting an iPhone is not exactly a big deal, but if you happen to own a next generation iPhone, then it is a big deal simply because it has not been released to the market just yet. However, for the many of us out there who happen to own the iPhone 5,

Jaguar has finally confirmed it will debut the F-TYPE Project 7 at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed. F-TYPE Project 7 will be the first high performance vehicle developed by Jaguar Land Rover's Special Operations division and will see a limited-edition production run of only 250 units.

Intel India on Wednesday unveiled the Intel Education 2 in 1, its first-ever 2-in-1 reference design for students, at an event in New Delhi. At the event Ashutosh Chadha, Director, Corporate Affairs Group - Intel South Asia and Rajiv Bhalla Director, Market Development - Intel South Asia showcased the full range of Intel Education Solutions.

Canadian smartphone manufacturer has launched its recently unveiled large-screen smartphone in India, the BlackBerry Z3, priced at Rs. 15,990. The BB10 OS-based smartphone will be available to pre-order from Flipkart, The Mobile Store, and BlackBerry stores from Wednesday, and go on sale from July 2.

Acer Chromebook CB5 with Nvidia Tegra K1 SoC Briefly Listed Online

It seems that Acer is all set to add another Chromebook to its range, but this time - the Chrome OS-based laptop is powered with Nvidia Tegra K1 processor. Dubbed Acer Chromebook CB5, it was spotted listed on a Swedish retail site.

According to the website listing, Acer Chromebook CB5 notebook will feature a Nvidia Tegra K1 CPU with 4GB of RAM, a 32GB SSD and a 13.3-inch (1366x768 pixel) HD display.

Amidst the rumours and leaks regarding the next iPhone, a new jailbreak hack for iOS 7.1.1 is now available.

The new jailbreak dubbed 'Pangu' has been reportedly released by a Chinese development team, and is said to support all the latest devices including the likes of iPhone 5s and iPad Air running iOS 7.1 or iOS 7.1.1.

Redmond Pie claims that the latest jailbreak for iOS 7.1 or iOS 7.1.1 is legitimate, and works for the supported devices advertised. Notably, the new 'Pangu' jailbreak is available for Windows only with an OS X version expected soon.

Redmond Pie has also listed the supported device list for the Jailbreak which includes - Apple iPad Air,iPad mini, iPad mini with Retina display, iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5,iPhone 4s, iPhone 4, and iPod touch 5.

Swann Security is no stranger when it comes to security monitoring, and this time around, they have yet another device that will cater to those who would love to perform a covert operation from time to time. I am referring to the HD RemoteCam, which is the latest device from their range of covert recording devices. The HD RemoteCam was specially designed to look like that of a standard issue car remote complete with a keychain to boot, as you go about your business discreetly recording your target in high definition glory, not to mention it being full well capable of snapping photos as well as capturing audio with but a single push of a button. Once done, you can even opt to share what was recorded onto different websites.

Mercedes-Benz India that has launched the special edition versions of its entry-level cars - the A-Class and the B-Class, is now planning to bring in the CLA 45 AMG. Expected to be launched next month, the CLA 45 AMG is the performance-oriented version of the company's sub-compact sedan CLA.

Microsoft Surface Pro 3: First Impressions

To appreciate Microsoft's latest tablet computer, you need to accept the notion that one device can do it all.

The Surface Pro 3 works as a tablet when you want to watch video or read e-books. It works as a laptop when you need to get serious work done. The Surface delivers on both, though it falls short of meeting Microsoft's claim to do so without compromising on either.

(Also see: Microsoft Unveils Surface Pro 3 With 12-Inch 2160x1440 Pixel Display)

Pocket-sized projector for Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
Plugs into the dock connector of your iPhone / iPad / iPod Touch and projects photos or videos directly from your device onto any wall or screen.
Connects your iPhone / iPad / iPod Touch to your TV for watching slideshows or videos on the big screen.

Drive your first sports car with this great 12V California Ferrari battery powered ride on. This 2 seater car allows your little ones to roam and explore the outdoors, while still encouraging development of manual skills, spacial awareness and co-ordination.

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The Q-Bot, a mini 2 wheel standup scooter is one of the smallest and light weight upright personal transporter vehicles in the world. This mini "self balancing" style scooter can achieve a top speed of 10 mph and make a zero turning radius. The Q-Bot Seg-scooter is a recreational, practical and functional transportation vehicle that will guarantee hours of nonstop motion.

The BMW 3 Series is BMW's entry level luxury sedan that is one of the most practical, highly performing and economical saloon out there in the market. In its sixth generation, the 3-Series is now sportier in looks and more refined in driving. Available in one petrol (2.0-litre 245bhp) and two diesel engine options (2.0-litre 184bhp; 3.0-litre 245bhp), the 3-Series has a total 6 variants. Coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission gearbox, the car performs really well in all conditions.

A week after announcing its iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite operating systems, users are reporting thatApple has also introduced conference FaceTime Audio calls on both OSes, and screen-sharing feature via iMessage for OS X Yosemite.

Apple-focussed blog 9to5 Mac reports that the iOS 8 smartphone operating system will now enable users to make FaceTime Audio conference calls looping in multiple users at a time. This is a huge improvement over the previous version of FaceTime where only one-to-one calls were possible.

You have to be careful before liking a picture on Facebook or sending a tweet while you are wearing this dress. Scientists at New York University have designed a dress that gradually turns transparent as the wearer's online activity increases.

Which means that at the end of the day you might end up exposing your whole body - if you are an avid social media user.

After Samsung and Apple, Canadian handset maker BlackBerry has jumped on the upgrade bandwagon, offering consumers a discount of Rs. 5,000 on its BB10-powered 'Z30' in exchange for their old smartphones.

Hyundai Adds Sonata Eco Variant to the Car's 2015 Lineup

Lingering on the verge of being launched in the United States, the2015 Hyundai Sonata has now acquired a new variant, the Sonata Eco.

Microsoft launched its highly-anticipated Windows Phone 8.1 update at its keynote address at the Build 2014 conference on Wednesday. The event also saw the unveiling of the Windows 8.1 Update operating system version, alongside three new devices, Nokia Lumia 930, Lumia 630 and Lumia 635, which will be the platform lead devices for Windows Phone 8.1 OS version.

I first heard about the JuiceTank, a slim iPhone case that doubles as a wall charger, when my friends started raving about it two years ago on Twitter. There was one catch, although it didn't bother them: The JuiceTank didn't yet exist.

As far as notebooks go, the Acer Aspire S7 occupies a very niche space. It's a high-end lifestyle product, so you're paying for style as well as performance. Read on to find out whether those elements are in balance, or whether one comes at the cost of the other.

The Qoros 9 Sedan Concept is Designed by an Intern

It took an intern from Qoros to envision a potential 9 Sedan concept which may see itself sit on top of the firm's range. The 29-year-old Korean Jihoon Seo, spent five months in Shanghai with Qoros' designers as part of an internship program.

Toshiba on Tuesday has announced two new detachable hybrid Windows 8.1 laptops for the Indian market, the Portege Z10t-A and Satellite L30W.

While the company didn't detail the price and availability of the Portege Z10t-A ultrabook, the Satellite L30W will be available from early July at Rs. 53,520.

HTC's latest addition to the One family, the One (E8) aka Vogue Edition, has received an impressive response in China.

Shaped like a lopsided headband, Google Glass is an unassuming piece of technology when you're holding it in your hands. You feel as if you can almost break it, testing its flexibility. Putting it on, though, is another story.

Nissan Lannia Concept: the design

The Lannia concept is the second model to be borne from Nissan’s design center in China, which opened the new studio in 2013.

Main Features:

The watch will alarm you when your phone leaves you from some distance

Main Features:

Superb ergonomics provide maximum comfort for all hand shapes, sizes and grip types
800DPI Optical sensor ensures razor sharp, pinpoint accuracy and gaming grade performance
Wired interface for zero-lag, super fast response times

BlackBerry's recently launched low-cost touchscreen smartphone, the Z3, seems all set to be launch in India on June 25. The company has started sending invites for the event scheduled next week with a tagline that said, "Join us to witness the unveiling of the next generation BlackBerry 10 device."

Amazon has introduced a new smartphone that will be closely tied to the products and services it sells, while adding such touches as the ability to render images in 3-D.

Apple has launched a new entry-level variant of its all-in-one iMac desktop computer with a slightly lower price tag but significantly weaker specifications. The new 21.5-inch iMac has the same slim body as the existing product range, and does not replace any current model.

In line with rumours reported last week of a more affordable iMac launch, the new variant costs $1,099, making it $200 cheaper than the previous entry-level model. In India, the new model will cost Rs. 79,900 while the older model continues to be available for Rs. 92,900. Apple has not introduced an equivalent cheaper version of the 27-inch iMac.

Microsoft's Office is the go-to software package for creating and sharing documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Google's Docs has emerged as a good, free alternative for lightweight tasks. But what's often overlooked is Apple's iWork.

Lenovo has announced two new additions to its range of convertible laptops in the country, the Flex 2 and Yoga 2.

The Lenovo Yoga 2 has been launched at Rs. 59,990, while the Lenovo Flex 2 has been priced at Rs. 41,900.

Look and feel
With its lid closed, the Inspiron 14 7000 is short and flat, like a rectangular gift box with rounded corners. It's as thin and light as Apple's current 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display, but for some reason feels bulkier. The body is made of "forged aluminium", according to Dell, which is mostly a dull matte texture except for shiny silver bevelled edges.

Samsung launched Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4, Galaxy Tab S 10.5 With AMOLED Displaysx

New tablet computers from Samsung will feature screens that are richer in color than standard LCDs.

These screens, known as AMOLED for active-matrix organic light-emitting diodes, are already found in smartphones made by Samsung and a few other manufacturers. But until now, tablets haven't used them because larger AMOLED screens are more difficult to produce.

LED watches were the first watches to electronically display the time in a digital format, the first digital watches being mechanical digital watches. The first LED watch was also the first watch in the world without any moving parts.
They changed the way we tell time, until their appearance people didn’t say “4:25″ but twenty five minutes past four.

The FH001 is a new design from Ferguson Hill that produces 3 to 50 watts. It was made of clear acrylic and have a ultra high efficiency design. The FH001 transparent speakers are not cheap.

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