Thursday, 31 July 2014
Here’s How You Can Use An iPad LCD Screen As Your Laptop’s Extra Display
Do you feel like having more real estate with your laptop screen? Wouldn’t it be fascinating if we told you that you could attach your iPad’s LCD screen to it as additional screen that would perfectly well with your laptop? Oh no, we are so not talking about the Air Display – we are talking about plugging the screen in via the USB port and using the laptop with more freedom than you have ever done before.Renaultsport Teases new Race Car R.S. 01
Renaultsport has released a teaser image for its new race car that will be known as the 'R.S.01'. Renault describes the car as a 'simply spectacular race car'. Considering that fact that it will be powered by a Nismo engine, we agree with the French carmaker.
Renault also said that it will reveal all the details about the car on August 27, 2014 during the Moscow Motor Show.
BMW i8 Review: World's Most Futuristic Hybrid Sportscar
It's not everyday you get to drive the future. That's the pitch from BMW as it pulls out all the stops to impress upon us that its BMWi brand is indeed the future, now.
After a somewhat successful debut of the all-electric i3, now it's the turn of the brand-shaping i8 sports hybrid. The car aims to be green, but more importantly it wants to take pole position as BMW's newest and most compelling sports car. Yes a green supercar if you will.
Asus PadFone X: First Impressions
Companies often blend old products to give you something new.
This summer, AsusTek Computer Inc. claims you don't need both a phone and a tablet - as long as you get its new PadFone X. The PadFone works like any other phone and has a screen that measures 5 inches diagonally. When you want a tablet experience, you simply slip the phone into a slot on the back of the tablet display, which is included. All the apps on the phone now work on the 9-inch tablet. The phone is what runs the tablet. Asus is bringing this concept to the U.S. for the first time.
Nissan Note Nismo Revealed
The first official pictures of the Nissan Note Nismo are out and it's slated to go on sale later this year. This is the fifth model to be offered with the Nismo treatment. The sporty version of the Note will be will be available in two versions - Nismo and Nismo S - and promises to be a pocket-sized rocket in terms of performance.
The Note Nismo differs from the standard model in terms of a modified front and rear bumper, custom front grille, a roof spoiler, red caps of the electronic folding side mirrors and side sill protectors.
Touch Bionics Announced To Release New Prosthetic Fingers Technology
Tuesday, 29 July 2014
Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster
The Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster falls in line with the V12 Vantage S Coupe and gets features like a ventilated hood, black or titanium silver accents and has been kept light thanks to the use of carbon fibre components.
2015 Polaris Slingshot Revealed
We showed you the teaser video that Polaris released recently; the video caught a few reactions to the Slingshot. Now, the company has fully revealed the car along with yet another video that shows what the Slingshot is capable of.
We can't help but notice that the Slingshot looks basically like the KTM X-Bow, but where the X-Bow has four wheels, the Slingshot gets only three. The three-wheeler maniac will go up against the Campagna T-Rex and other similar 3-wheelers.
24-Karat Gold iPhone 6 Is Already up for Pre-Order
Apple's rumoured iPhone 6, expected to be launched in two variants - 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch, might be still months away from its official launch. However, this has not stopped a luxury accessory maker, Brikk, to start taking pre-orders for the 24-karat gold iPhone 6.
The official Brikk site lists the yet-to-be-announced iPhone 6 in Black and White colour variants for the seams, different precious metals for the body, and choice of a diamond-covered or plain Apple logo. Interestingly, the official listing (first reported by Gizmodiva) of the company's Lux line of Gold, Platinum and Pink Gold iPhone 6 models notes, "The Lux iPhone 6 will be released in September or October. It has a thick layer of pure 24 karat yellow gold covering all areas of the iPhone 6."
Prices of the Lux iPhone 6 range from $
iPhone 6 Could Cause 10 Percent Price Hike by Other OEMs: Report
Now, a Chinese report, first picked by GforGames, suggests that the massive order by Apple could lead to price hike of 5 to 10 percent by other handset OEMs (original equipment manufacturers). The report claims that the price rise will be levied after the next iPhone will debut, and speculates that the OEMs are likely to pass on the increase to the consumers.
Retina MacBook Pro Lineup Refresh Brings Faster CPUs, More RAM Standard; India Prices Slashed
Apple has refreshed its lineup of Retina MacBook Pro laptops, giving each model a speed bump and an increased amount of RAM by default. Further, the India prices of all Retina MacBook Pro variants have been slashed, with most models receiving a Rs. 5,000 price drop, while the most expensive variant has seen its price cut by Rs. 20,000. The non-Retina MacBook Pro has received a price drop of Rs. 11,000.
All 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro laptops will now come with 8GB RAM standard. Earlier, the 256GB and 512GB SSD storage variants came equipped with 8GB RAM, while the entry-level 128GB model had 4GB RAM standard. The 128GB and 256GB SSD storage variants will now come with 2.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, instead of the 2.4GHz processor they earlier came with. The 512GB SSD variant gets a speed bump from 2.6GHz to 2.8GHz.
Monday, 14 July 2014
Hyundai ix35 Sets Record for Longest Trip on a Single Tank of Hydrogen
Hyundai announced that the ix35 Fuel Cell now holds the record for the longest journey completed by a hydrogen-powered production car. In a journey that took no less than ten hours, the vehicle was driven from Oslo, Norway to Malmo, Sweden via Gothenburg, Sweden and Copenhagen, Denmark. The car covered a distance of 700Km on a single tank of hydrogen.
Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG Revealed
After all the rumours surrounding the reveal, Mercedes-Benz has officially taken the wraps off the S65 AMG Coupe. The styling differences between the S65 AMG Coupe and S63 AMG Coupe are subtle since Mercedes-Benz and AMG just want these cars to be fast. So the kit is essentially the same.
Google Maps Update for iOS Brings Enhanced Search Results and More
Google has updated its Maps app for iOS to version 3.2.0, bringing the ability to show search results with descriptions right on the map. The company says this will help users 'make choices quickly'.
The app also brings a reworked Explore feature; now a local guide will show different places and activities for users to try out depending on the location and time. Also the reservations and important appointments put up from a Gmail account will also be displayed directly on the Google Map.
The full change log of the app is as follows:
iPhone 6 5.5-Inch Model Facing Yield Issues, Launch May be Pushed to 2015: Analyst
Now, KGI Securities' analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that due to production issues, the launch of the alleged larger iPhone 6 variant, believed to be the 5.5-inch model, may be delayed to next year. He adds that in any case the phone is indeed launched in October, it is likely be available in limited quantities.
Ritot is a projection watch that displays the time and phone notifications on your hand
Have you ever wondered how great it would be to make better use of all that blank, unproductive space on the back of your hand? Apparently four guys in San Jose, California, have thought about that very question, so they’ve launched a crowdfunding project to bring a unique type of watch to the masses.
The Ritot is touting itself as the world’s first “projection watch.” More specifically, it’s a bracelet that looks sort of like a Fitbit Flex and uses a pico projector to display the time and various smartphone notifications on the back of your hand.
Who needs sights anymore? DARPA has just developed self-guiding bullets
If you thought TrackingPoint’s computerized target tracking system was crazy, get a load of this: DARPA, the advanced research wing of the US Department of Defense, has developed a prototype for a self-guiding bullet. These things can literally redirect themselves mid-flight to ensure they hit their target, even if thrown off course by high winds or a shooter error.
As part of its Extreme Accuracy Tasked Ordnance (EXACTO) program, DARPA recently conducted the first successful live-fire tests demonstrating in-flight guidance of .50-caliber bullets. The video below video shows these special EXACTO rounds maneuvering in flight to hit targets that are offset from where the sniper rifle is aimed.
Saturday, 12 July 2014
HTC One (E8) Dual SIM: First look
1. The HTC One (E8) Dual SIM runs an Android 4.4.2 KitKat with HTC's Sense 6 UI skin on top.
2. The HTC One (E8) Dual SIM has a 2,600mAh battery inside its sealed polycarbonate body.
Sony SmartBand
1. Sony SmartBand is a fitness tracker wearable priced at Rs. 5,990.
2. The SmartBand can monitors user's sleep, receive notifications and handle media playback options.
LG Display Unveils 18-Inch Flexible Display
LG Display Co. has developed an 18-inch flexible display that can be rolled into the shape of a thin cylinder, a step toward making a large display for flexible TVs.
The South Korean display panel maker said Friday the flexible display has a resolution of 1200 pixels by 810 pixels and maintains its function when it is rolled up.
Jaguar Shows Off Virtual Windscreen
Jaguar Land Rover has introduced their new Virtual Windscreen system that promises to improve driving experience, not only on the road but also on the track. The system turns the entire windscreen into a huge display by projecting images onto it to highlight hazards, the speed limit and navigation information.
Koenigsegg Agera One:1
The Koenigsegg Agera One:1 made its UK debut during the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The world's first ‘megacar', the Agera One:1 also participated in the Michelin Supercar Run at the Festival.
The US Army to Get Autonomous Vehicles Soon
US soldiers may soon get help from autonomous vehicles in the battlefield!
The US Army is embracing systems which will provide increased situational awareness and decrease the probability of accidents using safety features such as obstacle detection, collision avoidance, lane departure, tip-over warnings and vision enhancements for low-visibility conditions.
In the future, some of those vehicles could even be completely driver-less.
Friday, 11 July 2014
Adidas Fit Smart Fitness Band Announced With miCoach App as Personal Trainer
Fitness is the new buzz in town. Adidas on Wednesday announced a new fitness wristband dubbed Fit Smart; an activity tracker designed for running, training, and fitness that is paired with the company's miCoach fitness app. The company has priced it for $199 (approximately Rs. 11,800) and will release in mid-August in the US, and in rest of the world from August 15 through Adidas' website, and from September 1 through Adidas Sports Performance stores.
Micromax Canvas Fire Now Available Online; Canvas Beat Officially Listed
The Micromax Canvas Fire (A093) is now available at Rs. 6,999 via an e-commerce website, but has yet to be officially announced by the company. In addition, the Canvas Beat, which initially launched in Russia in January, has been listed on the company's India site.
An established retailer on Wednesday had claimed that the new Android 4.4 KitKat-based Canvas Fire will be announced at a price point of Rs. 6,299. It's worth mentioning that since the Canvas Fire has been listed on a third-party online store, one cannot be certain if this will be the official launch price when the Canvas Fire is unveiled in India.
The Canvas Fire (A093) runs Android 4.4.2 KitKat out-of-the-box, and joins the other KitKat-based Micromax phones - Bolt A069, Canvas Entice, Canvas Engage, Unite 2 (Review | Pictures) and therecently launched Canvas Gold.
Rolls-Royce's Global Sales Up by 33 Per Cent
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, the British luxury car marque, has recorded a good 33 percent rise in its half-yearly sales compared with the corresponding period in 2013.
Though the sales growth was seen in all regions, in Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East it was up by 60 per cent, 40 per cent and 30 per cent, respectively. The united states and China too saw double-digit growth.
iPhone 6 Said to Feature New Haptic Feedback Tech; Display Stress-Tested Again
There is a lot of excitement about Apple's next-generation iPhone, expected to be called the iPhone 6, with numerous leaks pouring in recent times. Earlier on Wednesday, of high-quality imagessurfaced online showing the purported rear shell of the iPhone 6 model.
Now, a new report from China hints that Apple will introduce a new haptic feedback technology in the iPhone 6, which has been long-rumoured to come in two display size variants, 4.7 and 5.5-inch. The 5.5-inch model, based on previous leaks, is expected to be called the iPhone Air.
The Audi A3 sedan
The Audi A3 sedan is an important model for Audi because it signals a departure from its usual sedan strategy and introduces the brand to a different kind of buyer.
Wednesday, 9 July 2014
Spice Smart Pulse Smartwatch With Voice Calling Launched at Rs. 3,999
Spice Retail has launched its first smartwatch, the Spice Smart Pulse M 9010. The smartwatch features dual-SIM support along with voice calling. Priced at Rs. 4,999 (MRP), the Spice Smart Pulse M 9010 will be available with an MOP of Rs. 3,999 via HomeShop18 from July 11.
The Spice Smart Pulse M 9010 supports 2G dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) and runs the company's proprietary Java-based operating system. It can be paired with Android smartphones via BT notifier app (download apk) offered by Spice. Once paired with a smartphone, users will be able to see notifications, receive calls, view call logs, read and write SMS, remote camera capture and music streaming.
Awesome New Meta-Material Makes Things Invisible To Touch
We have all read the classic fairy tale titled “The Princess and the Pea”, where the Princess couldn’t sleep at night because there was a pea underneath the 20 mattresses. Although the story is a fairy tale and one may question its authenticity but think for a moment; why can’t the mattresses be thin? Well, then there won’t be enough material between you and the floor, right? You won’t feel comfortable lying on such a thin mattress, but imagine if there was such a mattress that was very thin and still able to keep you from feeling whatever was underneath it; won’t you want it? This has been made possible all thanks to Karlsruhe Institute of Technology where a team has managed to come up with a new material that allows for prevention of objects from being felt via touch.
Tuesday, 8 July 2014
Apple iwatch
All you Apple lovers must read out the coming information as many rumors are comingfor Apple iwatch. Apple is working on its final launching plans to release its new product AppleiWatch in the span of the coming months . The iWatch will be available to its users with two variants 1.7 inches and 1.3 inch screen . The smart watch will be available for both the genders ie. for Men and Women . The iWatch having smaller screen size will be available for women with vibrant colors and combinations.
Peugeot Gives Out Details of its 2008 DKR Rally Car
We told you about Peugeot's comeback to the iconic Dakar Rally, and we also discussed the cars that the company will bring to the party. Discussions apart, Peugeot has now published a full set of details about the 2008 DKR, the car that will probably see them bring home the top prize after a 25-year long hiatus.
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