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Launched in US : T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 710

9:59 AM Technology And Information

The new Windows 7 Smartphone, the Nokia Lumia 710 has been launched across the US by mobile carrier T-Mobile with a two-year agreement and has gone on sale today. The Smartphone is priced at $49.99 and is available in two colors- white or black.

Specifications

The Lumia 710 1.4 GHz single core processor and runs on the Windows Phone 7 Mango mobile OS. It bears a 3.7-inch WVGA display screen. It features a five MP camera with 720p HD video recording, but there is no front facing camera unlike the Lumia 900 launched earlier by AT&T.



Other Features

Some of the applications that come pre-loaded in the Lumia 710 are ESPN, Nokia Drive, and Nokia Music for audio streaming services and T-Mobile TV for streaming video. The combined effort of Nokia and Microsoft notwithstanding, Windows phones will find it difficult to compete against the likes of a hoard of Android gadgets in the market.

T-Mobile must do more for cause as now the 4G network LTE is not available and users will only get HSPA+ service. Windows phone lovers are waiting eagerly for the release of Lumia 800, which will be unblocked, and SIM-free and yes, the launch of Windows 8 for mobile devices.


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LG Revolution Droid 3

6:52 AM Technology And Information

After the long anticipation, Droid 4 is still not found anywhere; Verizon is also looking to come to end. An informant had told that the Droid 3 last shipment is going to arrive in January, after the six months when the phone was launched.

Is Verizon Droid 4 emerging out?

Actually the news is not as shocking as the Droid 3 is one of the options for which the Android (Verizon) shoppers seeking for a keyboard. May be this is the time when Droid 4 is trying to emerge out. But it looks quite surprising that the Droid 3 is cutting off just in 6 months after coming to the market. The nicest thing is this that the Motorola and Verizon are planning to support the owners by upgrading it to Ice Cream Sandwich platform.



More devices getting the end

The informant also revealed that the other gadgets, including, LG Revolution (which came seven months before in the market), Palm Pre 2 and the BlackBerry Curve 3G are going to cover the cut. Verizon is probably going to cut MI-Fi hotspots. Moreover, Novatel LTE Jetpack final shipment is arriving in January, whereas, ZTE Fivespot and Samsung LTE Jetpack will not be shipped at all. Zero LTE hotspots will be on the sale, and we will be waiting for the new crew coming soon.


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Luvbook M Series 10.1 Inch Netbook 720p HD Display

10:13 PM Technology And Information

Luvbook M is a 10.1-inch Netbook with 720p HD Display. It uses a display which provides better results on the small screen when compared to 600p resolution netbooks, this display is not that common and it is 1280 X 720 pixel resolution.

Luvbook M Netbook runs on Intel Atom N450 processor and comes with Intel GMA Graphics. This netbook comes with 320 GB HDD and 2 GB RAM and Windows XP Home or Windows Seven Home Premium.



This power-packed netbook supports WLAN and bluetooth too. It comes with an inbuilt webcamera and card reader. The only thing which might disappoint you is the battery backup which is approximate 3.25 hrs.


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Buzz Surrounding Apple launching next iPhone Model

12:45 AM Technology And Information

This may be exciting news to smart phone lovers that Apple, pioneers of smart phone industry made an announcement about the production of next iPhone series. The speculation about the new model is that it will be a slight enhanced version of iPhone 4. It seems that the new gadget will be equipped with a faster chip and a more advanced camera. Another assumption is that new model comes with powerful functionalities which run under iOS 5 which Apple announced earlier.

Apple’s iPhone models:

Each product from Apple has been a tremendous success and has caught people’s imagination around the world by storm. The iPhone 4 is a huge improvement on the iPhone 3. Better Camera resolution, Video calling, Video recording etc makes it iPhone 4 more tempting to user. The clever people in Apple have always ensured that a version is a remarkable improvement on previous one.



iPhone Application:

Many applications are unique in the way they look. The graphics used in it and the performance of the apps makes it more tempting. Apart from regular utility, Game and other handy applications iPhone application is used as an effective tool in marketing. The IDE provided by Apple for iPhone development is called XCODE. XCode is a sophisticated application that enables you to easily type in, compile, debug and execute programs.


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Sliding Keyboard for Apple iPhone

11:13 PM Technology And Information

The Kiano 4 is a sliding keyboard for the iPhone. It has a built-in battery that has about 5 hours of typing and 30 hours of standby. It uses standard Bluetooth connectivity to operate. The Kiano online store has it in both black or white color. It’s listed price is $99 US.


Seems like a cool device for people who want the tactile feel of the keyboard. But I’m not sure how many people are willing to accept 78 grams of additional weight to carry around making their phone a bit bulkier.

Nevertheless, a pretty cool accessory for Apple iPhone 4 lovers out there!


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PlayStation 4 will enter the production line later this year

5:52 PM Technology And Information

Sony will start producing the next generation of consoles later this year and the first devices will appear on the market in 2012, said some sources from the publication DigiTimes.

The devices will be based on the same technology of movements control as Kinect and will be manufactured by Foxconn and Pegatron Technology. Initially, Sony executives have estimated that the PlayStation 3 will have a life expectancy of 10 years, but recently returned to the figures, and saying that will have a life cycle of 8 years.

Five years have passed since the launch of the PlayStation 3 in October 2006, in the same year as Nintendo launch the Wii console.



But unlike Sony, Nintendo has already announced that the next console generation, Wii U, will hit the market in 2012. Until then, we will keep you updated with the latest news about Wii U. If they have proposed to keep up with the competition, the Japanese will have to limit the lifetime of the PS3 to six years and launch the next console generation next year.

According to figures released by Sony in April, PlayStation 3 has sold a total of 50 million units. In April, the PlayStation network associated with the PS3 console was the target of some hacking attacks, which have kept the site offline for several weeks.


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GScreen SpaceBook : a new laptop with two 17.3″ screens

5:20 PM Technology And Information

This laptop will not sell in large volumes ever, but I know people who would preorder it right now. If you ask what you can do with these two 17.3″ screens with full HD resolution, then you are part of the audience. Many users are often put in a position to have multiple applications open simultaneously. If I have an office document open and I take information from the Internet to insert it into the document, it’s not quite nice to go between office and the browser application with Alt + Tab.



And now enters GScreen SpaceBook, a laptop that you can already preorder. Its horizontal sliding screens display 1920×1080 pixels each. On the hardware part, we have enough performance components. The manufacturer chose the previous generation of Core processors, but the Core i5-560M and Core i7-740M are models that will not let you down. It has 4 GB or 8 GB RAM, these two configurations receive the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M, a 500 GB HDD and a DVD burner.

The price of such a laptop, not quite portable, starts at $2.395 and reaches $2.795 for the model with the Intel Core i7 processor. I am sure that the weight of 4.5 kg will be a minor inconvenience for those interested.


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Sony and Hitachi to collaborate for 4-inch iPhone 5 LCDs shipping

12:55 AM Technology And Information

Hitachi has tied up with Sony to start shipping 4-inch LCD panels for a new Apple iOS gadgets. While the 4-inch panel deal is on, both the firms have begun shipping the LCD display for the iPad 3 gadget which is really cool.

Retina Display with Higher Resolution

While all the tablets that are available today offer resolution 1024×768, however the fact that makes this tablet special is; it is the first tablet to use Retina Display and it offers 2048×1536 resolution which is remarkably awesome, offering improved text rendering and crisp images. Apple is also planning to lengthen the screen size of iPhone 5 by 8mm. The phone is expected to have a metal casing as well.



The Good News

The good news is; Hitachi and Sony are planning to merge with Toshiba to collaborate their mobile screen production which will lead to the formation of Japan Display Co. No wonder, Apple contracts come with a lot of challenges as one such challenge is in the arena of backlighting because Apple has been reportedly trying to find a source so that it can illuminate the problem of extra pixels in the iPad 3 screen.


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11:11 PM Technology And Information

Once again, Apple has switched to Samsung for the production of iPad 2 and iPhone 4S processors. While the production line of Samsung which is $3.6bn has already reached its full capacity point; the rest of the production line is busy producing NAND flash memory chips.

Growing Friendship: Apple and Samsung

This is not the first time that the two brands have come up together, earlier also they have worked on mobile processors and in fact, Samsung co-designed the Apple A4 single-core chip which is found in the first-gen iPad and the iPhone 4 gadgets. Every month, the workforce of 1,100 workers makes 40,000 silicon wafers and the workforce is recruited just recently. Also, supply to Apple began in the first quarter of 2011 only.



Apple’s Efforts

No matter, Apple is putting in its best efforts to extricate itself in the production line, but still it is clear that Apple is interdependent on Samsung. Both the firms are midway through a lengthy legal campaign.

Earlier this year, Apple has negotiated with chip provider TSMC in the hope that it would reduce the cost it spends on outsourcing parts. However, it did not work out and left Apple with no choice but to maintain relations with Korean foe.


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600D or 60D?

9:46 PM Technology And Information

Canon has a lot of cameras that have video recording capability. In fact, it’s Canon EOS 5D Mark II is considered the benchmark for all video DSLR as it is simply the best in the market. However, we shall be focusing on two of its video DSLR which comes with a tilt LCD: the EOS 600D and 60D.

The two is almost similar with each other with the 60D being the mid-range camera while the 600D is an entry-level camera. Both camera sports the same 18.0MP sensor but one visible difference between the two is that the Canon 60D comes with an LCD screen at the top much like the higher end DSLRs while the 600D does not have it.




In addition to that, in terms of continuous burst, the 60D comes with 5.3 fps while the 600D has 3.7 fps. Both DSLR has the same ISO ranging from ISO 100 to 6400 but in terms of shutter speed, 60D is slightly faster with the fastest being 1/8000 seconds while the 600D is 1/4000 seconds. The weight of the 600D on the other hand is approximately 200g lighter than the 60D at 570g while the 60D stands at 755g.

It could be said that if one wants to get a video DSLR at a lower price, then the 600D is a good buy as it cost almost $200 cheaper than the 60D. However, for a more powerful camera with a bit more functionality, then the 60D is better. Either way, users will definitely be satisfied with any.


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Third fashion phone by Prada and LG

7:17 AM Technology And Information


LG and Prada have collaborated again to give something different to the world of smartphones. This is the third Prada phone by LG and though you would not find anything different about the phone at the first glance but when you will turn it over it shows Prada’s signature Saffiano in black on the back.







Technical Specifications

Talking about the technical specifications, the Prada Phone by LG 3.0 is powered by 1GHz dual-core ARM Cortex A9 CPU, supports 8GB on-board user storage and memory can be extended up to 32GB. The camera quality is 8Mega-pixel and it can easily shoot 1080p/30fps videos. The battery backup is 1540mAH and it also supports Bluetooth 3.0 and 2.4/5GHz 802.11n Wi-Fi. One of the buttons at the top will help keep fingers away from the lens and it also works as a camera shutter.



Pricing

There is no saying about its pricing yet, however it is sure that the phone will first will first be released in Asian and Western European markets. And when it comes to pricing then it can easily be guess what round off price will be; after all, it is the successor of a technically advanced and fashionably stylish gadgets’ family.


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Desktops to have for the holidays

10:41 PM Technology And Information

The upcoming holiday is a time for gifts. Those that have a lenient budget may definitely have all sorts of things on their mind to get for their loved ones, including a new desktop. Desktop are considered a must have for any household or even for students who are looking for a higher performance computer. Here are some desktops that are worth considering getting for the holidays.

Dell Inspiron One

Starting at a price of $699.99 for the cheapest version of the Dell Inspiron One, this all-in-one touchscreen desktop is great to have for anyone. Its 23-inch screen will mean that users will have a big screen for their usage. The highest spec for this all-in-one desktop is not to be messed with as it is just as good as any other PC out there.



HP Pavilion Slimline Series

Sleek defines the HP Pavilion Slimline series as it not only looks good but packs a punch in terms of performance as well. The lowest spec is available at a price of $349.99 albeit without monitor. The highest specs include a quad-core processor but it has to be customized. Expect to pay big bucks for these kinds of setups. Nevertheless, it is one great desktop to have.


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Nokia Lumia 710 to be available on T-Mobile

9:46 PM Technology And Information

Nokia has partnered with Microsoft a new line of its mobile phones will not be using Meego or even Symbian but rather Windows Phone 7. The Lumia series is definitely one to watch as it combines the aesthetics of Nokia while at the same time delivers powerful performance.



The Nokia Lumia 710 is definitely a 3.7-inch beast with its 1.4 GHz Snapdragon processor. The screen that will be used features a ClearBlack LCD display which runs at a resolution of 800×480 pixels. In addition to that, it is one of the few Windows Phone 7 devices which will support HSPA+ (also known as 4G) networks which allows it to receive speed up to 14.4 Mbps. Suffice to say, the Lumia 710 is fast in many ways possible.

At 8GB of memory, it isn’t particularly big especially with the operating system taking up a chuck of the space leaving the users with an average of 5GB left. A compilation of songs would work well but putting videos in it might not be the brightest of ideas. There are also third-party software installed such as NetFlix, T-Mobile TV, ESPN Mobile and a few others, compliments to T-Mobile as well as Nokia. Those that are interested should look forward to January 11 as that is the date on when the Lumia 710 is coming to stores.


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Magic-Cube Projection – Virtual Keyboard

8:34 PM Technology And Information

The keyboard allows typing in a futuristic style – by laser projection – any device or mobile with Android system, IOS or Windows 7/XP.

Typing on mobile phones, tablet PCs is often inconvenient because of the small sizes of the gadgets. Magic-Cube Projection is a keyboard that offers an alternative for the rapid introduction of data just like in the SF movies. The gadget uses a laser projection, visible on any flat surface, displaying a standard QWERTY keyboard size. The position and movement of your finger is a complex electronic system that combines the laser beam with an infrared sensor. Can detect up to 400 characters per minute. The equipment is compact, measuring only 38 x 75 x 29 mm, given that weighs only 200 grams.




A Magic-Cube Projection keyboard simplifies the use of your mobile equipment, doesn’t matter if it’s an iPhone or an Android phones. The keyboard can be connected to any device with Bluetooth HID or USB 2.0, compatible with Android OS 2.0/2.1/2.2, iOS, Windows 7 and XP.
The new model is compact, has good accuracy and offers a new feature: when the connected device supports the “keyboard” is metamorphosed into a multi-touch mouse with a simple combination of “keys”. In this case, the projection surface is equivalent to a Touch-Pad.

Magic-Cube Projection Keyboard was presented by Celluon at the CeBIT 2011 exhibition. The price is $169.99.


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The Samsung NX200 Camera with Interchangeable Lens

8:21 PM Technology And Information

Cameras are always the rage among consumers and no matter how good mobile phones and smartphones get, at capturing stills and video, the good old camera is still one step higher than them. In this post, we bring you a detailed review of the latest Samsung NX200 camera, which falls in the ILC (interchangeable lens category). This mirrorless model is expected to hit the market very soon.



Features

The NX200 has stylish, sleek, looks and is quite attractive at first glance. The camera housing is smooth and shiny and feels good to hold. However, the NX lens mount has a strange design – it goes beyond the front face by almost half an inch. This seems a bit funny, as the latest cameras come with a very sleek design.
The camera sadly does not include a built-in flash, but you can find an external strobe in the box. At the back of the NX200 is a 3” AMOLED VGA display screen. This gives you great resolution, color and sharp details. The white balance, though, may not be as accurate as you think. A dedicated record button activates the camera’s 1080p video capture capability.
The camera also includes stereo mics, mini HDMI, micro USB ports and support for external SD card.

General Performance

The Samsung NX200 is rather slow regarding speed. While you can set a pre-focus, it does become inconvenient when you want to capture fast-moving objects. There is this lag even while capturing video.
Apart from this problem, the camera is good enough, offering a good resolution and even better battery life. The best feature of the Samsung NX200 undoubtedly has to be its powerful battery.

Image Quality

The camera uses an APS-C sensor, which means capturing pictures in low-light conditions is a breeze. There is practically no noise at high ISO settings either, which is a definite plus. Though the camera offers good color and exposure, the general picture sometimes tended to look softer than what was actually there.

User Interface

The UI of the Samsung NX200 is pretty easy to setup and use. The camera gives you a variety of modes to choose from and lets you control these functions with ease. The Magic Mode offers you several frames and filters, which you can use to enhance your picture. There are also some basic GPS options open to you.

The Verdict

Mirrorless ILC cameras are just coming into the market and so, they will take time to evolve and grow. The brands that are already there offer good features at a reasonable price range. This concept is slowly getting more and more popular and there may come a day when these compact cameras with interchangeable lenses may become the favorite of professional photographers.
The Samsung NX200, priced at $800, may be a tad bit too expensive, considering its features. Sony’s line of mirrorless cameras starts at about $549, which is way below the former. Of course, Sony does not have video capabilities like the Samsung, but we wonder if you would want to spend so much extra for one extra feature.


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Amazon to give out updates for Kindle Fire users, aims to fix problems with the tablet

5:15 PM Technology And Information

A bestselling product will not be left without its own share of trouble. For example, the iPhone 4S was clouded with battery problems and the problem has still persisted even though Apple had given out updates to the iOS. The same also applies to the Kindle Fire, which is Amazon’s first tablet which can be said as popular as the iPad especially due to its price of only $199.

One of the problems that users keep on complaining about is the lack of sensitivity of the touch screen and the occasional lagging of the operating system. This may be expected as even though the Kindle Fire is powered by Android, Amazon had stripped down all of its services to just a few on which was mostly modified by the company as well. In addition to that, Silk, its browser was reported to load pages slowly even on a high speed connection.



The update that Amazon will be giving focuses on the operating system of the Kindle Fire and will tackle a few of the major issues found. The speed and touch screen controls will be noticeably snappier with the new update. This may clear a few things between Amazon and its customers but until most of the problems have been taken care of, Amazon still has a long way to go.


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Nintendo : Free Airport Hotspots

5:22 PM Technology And Information

Good news for 3DS gadget owners as Nintendo has recently signed a partnership deal with wi-fi service provider Boingo under which the owners will have access to free Wi-Fi hotspots which are scattered across 42 North American airports including New York’s JFK, Chicago’s O’Hare, Houston’s George Bush International.


Good News for 3DS Owners

The 3DS owners will be able to play online games, watch videos online, and browse the 3DS eStore during their leisure time at the airport. Also, there is a virtual service under the name “Nintendo Zone” available on 3DS that provides promotional coupons, offers and lots more! The partnership is going to be of great help to the 3DS owners as they will have Internet access all the while at the American airports.



Treat for Holiday Season

This is certainly the best time to launch this service as the holiday season is approaching and more and more families will have access to the hotspots. The icing on the cake is; users will not have to face problems of disconnecting Internet as users will have seamless connectivity and reliable service. So, while you are on the go stay entertained!


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Xbox Live- Is it going to challenge the Cable Box?

12:08 AM Technology And Information

Just recently, Microsoft has updated its Xbox Live online entertainment service with which all the subscribers will be able to watch mainstream television programming from the Xbox 360 console itself.

The Icing on the Cake

The icing on the cake is; the new update gives you the power to search for your favorite shows using hand gestures as well as voice commands if you have the Kinect peripheral for the Xbox. Interestingly, Microsoft will be adding a lot more to this service including Verizon FiOS, HBO, and Comcast’s Xfinity. It is important to note that the subscribers will have to pay their cable providers to get channels though the Xbox and along with that; they will be required to pay $60 a year which is the amount set by Microsoft for a premier membership.



Pros and Cons

Like everything in this world has its own share of pros as well as cons, likewise; the Xbox Console gadget cannot give the viewers all that they get through their cable boxes because content rights for some shows have to be negotiated before they can be streamed to the Xbox console.


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The Last of Us PS3 exclusive coming to VGA's 2011

11:48 PM Technology And Information

New screenshots have appeared for the game The Last of Us, a title shrouded in so much mystery it would put even an episode of Lost to shame.

This comes after a microsite for the game was found with two cryptic trailers and the information that it would be a PS3 exclusive and almost certainly would be unveiled at Spike TV's Video Game Awards 2011.



Epic Games to bring out new title..

Epic Games Design Director Cliff Bliszinski has appeared on a Spike TV video to confirm that Epic Games will be announcing a completely new game marking a move in direction from Gears of War and Infinity Blade.


While it's not yet known what this game will be it was certainly expected that the studio would move on to a new project after finishing the phenomenally successful Gears of War series.
This all comes after a billboard in New York's Times Square announced what the Video Games Award 2011 was calling an 'Exclusive you won't believe' for the Sony PS3 suggesting a host of titles that could be coming soon.


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Angry Birds Advent Challenge officially announced

1:56 AM Technology And Information

Further to last week's exclusive on Rovio's festive plans for Angry Birds, the mobile media company has announced all the official details. Fans of the flingable feathery fowls can enjoy 25 Winter Wonderland-themed levels over the Christmas period, as well as a special festive challenge on December 5th.

The magic fifth level is exclusive to the Chrome version of the game and presents fans with access to a special festive microsite. Rovio has teamed up with Samsung to give fans the opportunity – via this microsite – to win a selection of Samsung Galaxy Mobile devices as well as giving them access to loads of other content such as videos, holiday e-cards and of course the Angry Birds advent challenge.



“The holiday season is all about giving back and giving thanks, and this year we wanted to thank our millions of fans by giving them some great Angry Birds experiences,” said Rovio’s CMO, Peter Vesterbacka. “Not only are they receiving 25 new levels in our Advent game, but they’re also getting a chance to win the best Samsung products around and participate in a fun advent challenge.”

YH Lee, SVP of Global Marketing at Samsung Mobile Communications Business was also positive about the collaboration, saying, “It’s so good to team up with Rovio again. Samsung has had a brilliant year and our Galaxy devices are popular all over the world, so to be able to launch a holiday experience inside the most popular mobile game in the world, is awesome!"


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