Showing posts with label Gadget. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gadget. Show all posts

SmartBand: The Smart Bracelet From Sony That Logs Everything You Do

During an event of CES 2014, Sony unveiled a small device that can be the core of many wearable devices to come - not only those who are released by the company. The device, called Core, will rely on battery that lasts for five days and is even able to send notifications via vibrations (Read more about Sony Core). For now, the main product that uses the Core is SmartBand SWR10. It is a smart wristband that works as a physical activities assistant.As you might guess, the operation is very simple: you put the device in your wrist and it begins to collect related data about your physical efforts.

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However, due to the Core, the SmartBand does more than compute calories burned in races, for example. The bracelet from Sony can record data throughout your daily routine, showing if you sleep well, identifying movements made and even media used within the last 24 hours.

CES 2014: What To Expect From This Year’s Segment

The international CES is one of the biggest event for electronics and technology showcase of the year. Each year technology fans and addicts look forward to this event which tends to showcase the upcoming technologies and concepts which may come to light later that year. This year’s Consumer Electronics Show, CES 2014, which is scheduled for 7-10th January, should not be any different. This event should chosen by many companies to debut and display their innovativeness that should dominate our attention over the coming months. In addition, the event will also give space to statements of appliances and inventions that will help us to have a more accurate view of what the coming years are holding for the world of technology.

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15 Best Selling Phones Of All Time [Picked]

What is the best selling phone model in the world today? Leaving the past behind, the first names that come to mind today are Samsung Galaxy S3 and Apple iPhone 5. Both devices vying for market leadership today, but you would be surprised to know they would hardly come up on the list of world’s best selling phones of all time. In the '90s and the first decade of the 21st century, Nokia was the company that captured the biggest amount of mobile phone consumers. The company is the manufacturer for the most of bestsellers released to date and, even with the higher volume of sales today, yet the sales leaders in the world need to do much to achieving similar numbers.

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Check out our list which are the 15 most phones sold today. Can you guess which model will be the winner?

Fujifilm announces cameras with superzoom Snapping DSLR Like Photos Easily [CES 2013]

Fujifilm-announces-cameras-with-superzoom-Snapping-DSLR-Like-Photos-Easily-[CES-2013]Everyone loves to snap pictures of the highest quality, but not everyone can produce them with their cameras. One of the major reasons for this is the difficulty in operating a professional or semiprofessional digital camera, which are equipped with a lot of buttons and functions. But Fujifilm has a series of cameras that makes life easier for consumers. This is Fujifilm's S Series, reaching the series in 2013 with several new models. The main camera of this new series is HS50EXR which provides optical zoom of 42x for new photographers - controlled in manual manner, which makes the experiment more accurate. You can also leave the manual focus, but it requires a little more skilled photographers.

Canon introduces camera with Wi-Fi & Direct Image Sharing In Twitter and Facebook [CES 2013]

Canon-introduces-camera-with-Wi-Fi-&-Direct-Image-Sharing-In-Twitter-and-Facebook-[CES-2013]Confirming rumors, Canon presented on Monday (7th January, 2013) a new series of cameras with integrated Wi-Fi at CES 2013. Displayed in the company's booth at CES 2013, the ELPH 130IS lets you upload videos and images to computers, tablets and smartphones via ad-hoc connections. The gadget also features compatibility with the CameraWindows app (for Android and iOS), as well as allowing direct sending of files via Twitter or e-mail messages (with a right to the establishment of comments). Finally, the device also features integration with Facebook, allowing you to choose the exact location of the social network in which your images will be available.

Samsung introduces new Series of cameras called SMART CAMERA 2.0 That Suits All Types [CES 2013]

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Samsung introduced at CES 2013 its new series of smart cameras to leave the world in thrilled. The company has not lagged behind and followed the tune of other companies which are also bringing cameras to the market, such as Sony, for example, showed the new Cyber-shot. The presented camera series called SMART CAMERA, Samsung, gained a sort of upgrade, so that the products displayed at the event are part of the new SMART CAMERA 2.0 series. The concept, according to the company, is not just a fancy name. According to Samsung, the cameras feature a completely new ecosystem, something that makes the photography even easier to shoot and share the images produced. Therefore, tools such as AutoShare and Direct Link were maintained. Altogether, Samsung has brought six new models with SMART CAMERA 2.0 features for CES 2013: WB250F, WB200F, WB800F, WB30F, DV150F and ST150F. Check out some information about the gadgets displayed.

Intel announces new generation of processors with low power consumption Coming In Surface Pro [CES 2013]

Intel-announces-new-generation-of-processors-with-low-power-consumption-Coming-In-Surface-Pro-[CES-2013]For some time, Intel has invested in preparing a new market for processors with low power consumption, suitable for tablets, smartphones, laptops and ultrabooks. Now, during CES 2013, the company unveiled the new generation Ivy Bridge processors which can provide with good performance and does not require much battery life of the devices. During a presentation at CES 2013, Intel announced the 4th generation of processors for smartphones, tablets, laptops and ultrabooks that should require low power consumption. While current chips need to 17 watts, the new Ivy Bridge processor should consume approximately 7 watts.

Polaroid Brings iM1836 Camera Running On Android and Features interchangeable lenses [CES 2013]

Polaroid-Brings-iM1836-Camera-Running-On-Android-and-Features-interchangeable-lenses-[CES-2013]In December, there were some leaked information about a possible digital camera from Polaroid that would run on the Android operating system. At CES 2013, this was confirmed by the company, which presented the iM1836 camera during the event. And it came with features that really left consumers with good expectations for 2013. Besides having the Android OS, it has Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, ensuring ease of sharing images captured by the camera. And since we're talking about lenses, the Polaroid camera present in iM1836 that the lenses are interchangeable and can be changed according to the need of photographers. It is worth mentioning also that the sensor it is capable of recording videos in 1080p.

Third generation MiniPCs Of ZBOX promises superior performance with GeForce [CES 2013]

Third-generation-MiniPCs-Of-ZBOX-promises-superior-performance-with-GeForce-[CES-2013]ZOTAC appeared at CES 2013 with new MiniPCs. Updating its product series with Intel Core i3 processors, the company launched two models, ZBOX ID42 and ZBOX ID42 Plus. Both bring NVIDIA GeForce graphics processor and an improved cooling system. According to information from the manufacturer, these computers are ideal to work as a media center, mainly because they offer optical audio and HDMI outputs. Despite bringing modest specifications, these PCs already have some power to run games. See the hardware configuration of the two models below:

Razor’s Project Fiona appears in its final version at CES 2013 With New Name “Edge” [CES 2013]

Razor’s-Project-Fiona-appears-in-its-final-version-at-CES-2013-With-New-Name-“Edge”-[CES-2013]ThumbIn early 2012, the Razer stirred the pride of the gamer community by displaying the Project Fiona, a tablet dedicated for the gamers only. Now, a year later, the brand back showing the equipment in its final form and under a new name in CES 2013. Meet the Edge, equipment, which, according to the manufacturer, is the world's most powerful tablet. Available in two models, with variable price and configurations, the device has a 10.1-inch screen and runs Windows 8. The two versions are called one as Standard Version with modest configuration and the Pro Version with more powerful hardware. Check specifications for both of them after the break.

Voyager GT Turbo Is one of the world's fastest pendrives With Up To 260MBPS Transfer Rate [CES 2013]

Voyager-GT-Turbo-Is-one-of-the-world's-fastest-pendrives-With-Up-To-260MBPS-Transfer-Rate-[CES-2013]The Corsair is a company well known for their work with products for data storage, such as SSDs and HDDs. However, at CES 2013, the company showed a product that escapes what is considered as their normal. The news is about a new series of flash drives which is extremely fast and well that leverage the USB 3.0 ports, called Voyager GT Turbo. It can process data at a speed of up to 260 MB/s, which puts them among the fastest product of its kind - and the company claims that they are the fastest in the market.

A $995 Tobii REX allows you to use your eyes to replace your mouse [CES 2013]

A-$995-Tobii-REX-allows-you-to-use-your-eyes-to-replace-your-mouse-[CES-2013]Presented as a prototype during CES 2012, REX, the manufacturer of Tobii, returned to CES 2013 with a big news. With uninviting cost of $995, the device promises to be an alternative to the old keyboard and mouse combination that allows you to use eye movements to control Windows 8. A change in the way of interacting with your computer is made possible through a small sensor on the bottom left of the monitor, which is connected to your machine via a USB port. After a single calibration, the device enables navigating the operating system by simply looking at them - to access any program, just select it and press a button on the keyboard.

Liquipel 2.0 Brings even better protection against water to your gadgets through nanotechnology [CES 2013]

Liquipel-2.0-Brings-even-better-protection-against-water-to-your-gadgets-through-nanotechnology-[CES-2013]-(1)At CES 2012, we heard about an amazing technology called Liquipel that can turn smartphones into waterproof gadgets. In the event of CES 2013, the company returns again, and this time, they have made ​​a second version of their product, which is, even more powerful. According to Gadget Evolutions, responsible for the product, the Liquipel 2.0 is significantly advanced with regard to strength, durability, corrosion and water protection. This version would be 100 times more effective, maintaining the integrity of the components and sensitivity.

Panasonic introduces VIERA plasma And LED HDTVs [CES 2013]

Panasonic-introduces-VIERA-plasma-And-LED-HDTVs-[CES-2013]Panasonic already has everything ready for the year that has just begun: During CES 2013, the company introduced new models of VIERA series in both LED and in plasma. In total, 32 new TVs to increase consumer choices of VIERA series. The highlights of the devices are in personalization and interactivity: there is My Home Screen technology, which creates an individual profile in a single TV for each person in the house, the Swipe & Share, which lets you transfer content from tablets and smartphones to the TV, a pen to write on the device, and navigation commands by voice.

Sony introduces new models of it’s Bravia 4k TV In Smaller Size Aiming Average Costumers [CES 2013]

Sony-introduces-new-models-of-it’s-Bravia-4k-TV-In-Smaller-Size-Aiming-Average-Costumers-[CES-2013]-2Sony used the CES 2013 to announce the arrival of two new TV models to its serie of devices with 4k resolution. Called Bravia XBR-65X900A and XBR-55X900A, both models have quite similar characteristics. Highlights include the presence of the transmission of 3D images liability, the stylish side lighting by LEDs and Sony's proprietary technology for processing images in 4k, called X-Reality Pro, devices also brings compatibility with smartphones and tablets via Wi-Fi Direct. With the feature you are able to control what's on TV directly through the interface of your portable device.

Samsung reveals plasma and LCD TVs with quad core processor and new menus [CES 2013]

Samsung-reveals-plasma-and-LCD-TVs-with-quad-core-processor-and-new-menus-[CES-2013]During CES 2013, Samsung has decided to show its new series of Smart TVs, leading technology seen in their televisions to take them one step further. These new TVs will bring a quad core processor, which promises an even better experience when you access apps from the comfort of your living room. The new TV models from Samsung will have screens with sizes between 46 and 75 inches and will feature A-15 processors of 1.35 GHz quad core processing power This should provide faster access to apps present on TV, besides enabling the HEVC videos decoding.

Sony updates the Cyber-shot Camera Series with 5 new models [CES 2013]

Sony-updates-the-Cyber-shot-Camera-Series-with-5-new-models-[CES-2013]-1Last year, Sony tried to please all tastes and introduced 12 different models of compact cameras. This time, at CES 2013, the company decided to simplify updating its Cyber-shot series with 5 different options of new Camera: WX80, W730, W710, H200 and TF1. According to the company, the idea is to focus more on quality and less on quantity, so all new cameras feature high performance capabilities, but bringing in a more affordable price for consumers of different layers. Each of the cameras has different attributes. Check out a little details of each:

NVIDIA launches i500 Soft modem With 1.2 trillion operations per second Capability [CES 2013]

NVIDIA-launches-i500-Soft-modem-With-1.2-trillion-operations-per-second-Capability-[CES-2013]During the conference at CES 2013, Jen-Hsun Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, showed a tablet with new Tegra 4 processor which can load web pages in seconds. However, it is worth noting that, in addition to processing of the content, the device is responsible for all communication with 4G networks. In the event, the manufacturer was pleased to announce its first modem: the i500 Soft Modem. The component responsible for taking care of internet connections is the result of the presentation by NVIDIA. In developing the Tegra 4 processor, NVIDIA struggled to reduce the size of the i500 model. Result: The new device is 40% smaller and can work with up to 1.2 trillion operations per second.

Vizio launches its first tablet with Windows 8 Using Dual Core AMD Processor [CES 2013]

Vizio-launches-its-first-tablet-with-Windows-8-Using-Dual-Core-AMD-Processor-[CES-2013]Vizio invaded the computer market last year with the launch of several products - especially desktops. Now, the company is poised to break into the world of tablets with the arrival of its first model equipped with Windows 8. The company has announced the Vizio Tablet PC during an event of CES 2013, a 11-inch tablet shipped with Windows 8 Pro. Running on Z60 chip AMD dual-core 1 GHz - perhaps the only tablet yet equipped with an AMD. Check out all the specs:

NVIDIA announces Project Shield, new portable gaming console With Terga 4 [CES 2013]

NVIDIA-announces-Project-Shield,-new-portable-gaming-console-With-Terga-4-[CES-2013]-(3)Although the portable console market has entered into an eternal struggle against smartphones, it seems that NVIDIA held that there is room for one more contestant. During CES 2013, it was announced Project Shield, an Android handheld gaming device, will have compatibility with the Big Picture Mode of Steam. During the presentation, NVIDIA showed the console, which itself brings a joystick and a touch screen of five inches wide. Project Shield runs Android Jelly Bean and has a Tegra 4 (announced at CES 2013) chip, which should provide graphics worthy of the current generation of consoles, with the advantage of being portable. Furthermore, the device has a battery of 33 Wh, which will provide up to 5 hours of gaming or 24 hours of HD video output.