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LG G Pad III 10.1 FHD LTE Tablet Launched: Price, Release Date, Specifications, and More

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LG G Pad III 10.1 FHD LTE Tablet Launched: Price, Release Date, Specifications, and More

 

 LG on Sunday unveiled its latest G Pad III tablet in South Korea. The all-new LG G Pad III 10.1 FHD LTE tablet has been priced at KRW 429,000 (roughly Rs. 25,000) and is now available in the company’s home country. LG has also announced that it will expand the G Pad III series with a new 10.1-inch tablet model with Stylus support early next year. The new LG tablet comes preloaded with Microsoft suite of apps including Office, Word, and Excel apps among others.

 

 The biggest highlight of the tablet is it comes with a built-in Kick Stand and runs on Time Square UX, which allows the tablet to be used as a desk clock, table top calendar, or digital frame. LG says that the Kick Stand supports folding and can adjust up to 70 degrees which means it doesn’t need an accessory.

 For specifications, the LG G Pad III 10.1 FHD LTE features a 10.1-inch WUXGA (1920×1200 pixels) display and is powered by a 1.5GHz octa-core processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. It comes with 32GB inbuilt storage and supports expandable storage up to 2TB via microSD card.
It is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and supports 4G LTE via SIM card. On the camera front, the LG G Pad III 10.1 FHD LTE sports 5-megapixel cameras on the front and rear. It supports Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, and USB Type-C connectivity options. It measures 256.2×167.9×7.9mm and weighs 510 grams. The tablet is backed by a large 6000mAh non-removable battery.In May, LG launched the LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD tablet in Canada priced at CAD 240 (roughly Rs. 12 400).

[Source:- gadgets.ndtv]

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Fujifilm X-A10 Launched, an Entry-Level Mirrorless Camera With a 16.3-Megapixel APS-C Sensor

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Fujifilm X-A10 Launched, an Entry-Level Mirrorless Camera With a 16.3-Megapixel APS-C Sensor

Fujifilm has announced the X-A10 entry-level mirrorless camera for first-time users. The camera will be available from January 2017 with the XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II kit lens for $499 (approximately Rs. 34,000). The pricing seems very attractive for a mirrorless camera, which hopefully stays competitive by the time it makes its way to India. The new addition to the X-series feature a 16.3-megapixel APS-C sensor in the similar retro design as the other models in the series. The Fujifilm X-A10 camera boasts of an ISO sensitivity range of ISO200-6400, which can be further extended to ISO25600 and a total of 10 filters including fish-eye and cross screen and six film simulation modes.

The rear LCD display features a ‘slide-and-tilt’ mechanism, which lets you flip the screen 180 degrees for the “selfie-mode”. The grip of the Fujifilm X-A10 camera is said to have been designed in a way to allow comfortable shooting for regular shooting and for self-portraits. It also features Eye Detection AF for getting sharper selfies.

Fujifilm has rated the battery in the X-A10 at 410 shots per charge and you can also charge it through it on-the-move through the USB port. The camera can record full-HD video at 30fps for up to 17 minutes at a stretch. There’s a pop-up flash in the camera for low-light shots; built-in panorama and timelapse modes; and new functions such as interlocking of metering and AF areas, support for the Adobe RGB colour space, and choice of different colours in focus peaking for assisting manual focus. The camera also lets you transfer pictures from the camera to your smartphone over Wi-Fi, through Fujifilm’s Camera Remote app.

[Source:- gadgets.ndtv]

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HP ProBook x360 Education Edition Is a Rugged 2-in-1 Laptop Aimed at Schools

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HP ProBook x360 Education Edition Is a Rugged 2-in-1 Laptop Aimed at Schools

HP has announced a new convertible laptop aimed just for schools. The company touts the new ProBook x360 Education Edition to be military standard certified to withstand accidental spills and drops by kids, and it is going to be made available worldwide on December 16.

The American tech company claims that the HP ProBook x360 Education Edition is the world’s thinnest, yet most rugged 2-in-1 laptop out there. It has a 360-degree hinge to rotate completely into a tablet, or even a tent stand for ease of viewing. Furthermore, there’s a dual camera system which uses a 1080p HD camera embedded in the keyboard to let users take video in tablet mode as well.

The 11-inch laptop runs on the latest Windows 10 Anniversary Update and is encased in hard, industrial rubber. The display features optional damage-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass to withstand drops. HP claims that its engineers put the HP ProBook x360 EE through rigorous testing to ensure that it fulfils the MIL-STD 810G standard. The test involved dropping several laptops from an elevation of up to 30 inches to ascertain it durability in school environments.

The keyboard has also been designed keeping in mind the target audience. It is meant to protect the laptop form spills of about 12 ounces of liquid, and the keys are made in a way that it cannot be picked at. It has an inbuilt ‘Take a Test’ app that introduces modern and secure methods of test-taking. There’s also an additional ‘Set up School PCs’ app so that the teacher can set up devices in three easy steps, even without professional help. It supports digital Pen writing as well, and HP will sell the Active Pen as an additional accessory.
Coming to the specifications, the HP ProBook x360 Education Edition features an 11.6-inch (1366×768 pixels) LED display, and is powered by Intel Celeron or Intel Pentium processor configurations. It offers 8GB of RAM, 64GB of inbuilt storage, and support for a microSD card slot. There are two USB 3.1 ports, one USB Type-C ports, one HDMI 1.4b port, one AC power connector, and one 3.5mm audio jack. The company claims that laptop can stay active for up to 11 hours of school activities and homework.

[Source:- gadgets.ndtv]

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Zotac VR GO Backpack Launched in India: Price, Release Date, Specifications, and More

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Zotac VR GO Backpack Launched in India: Price, Release Date, Specifications, and More

Zotac has announced the India price and availability of its VR GO backpack computer, which made waves across the world when it was unveiled in early November. The VR GO will be available online in India via Prime ABGB by the end of December, priced at Rs. 1,74,999. The mini computer went on sale in other regions priced at a hefty $1,999.99 (roughly Rs. 1,36,700), and the company has finally revealedcomplete specifications.

To recall, the Zotac VR GO is actually a mini PC that comes with detachable straps. This, alongside a removable battery pack, enables it to be carried like a backpack, and also enjoy virtual reality (VR) content on the go. The specifications of the system include the beefy Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 graphics card with 8GB of GDDR5 video RAM, making it more than capable of handling the demanding graphics required for the output of VR content.

Apart from a well-endowed graphics card, the Zotac VR GO mini PC is powered by a 2.8GHz (up to 3.6GHz) quad-core Intel Core i7-6700T processor. The company is also using a “proprietary low-profile air cooling system” to keep the entire machine cool. The two 6600mAh batteries in the battery pack provide up to 2 hours of play time, the company says, and points out that they can be hot-swapped when it runs out. It weighs 4.95 kilograms, and comes with Windows 10 Home pre-installed.

Other specifications include 16GB of DDR4 2133MHz RAM (up to 32GB) and a 240GB M.2 PCIe SSD (with another 2.5-inch SATA 3.0 slot for upgrades). In terms of I/O options, the VR GO packs three HDMI 2.0 ports, two DisplayPort 1.3 ports, two USB 3.0 Type-A ports separate from four other USB 3.0 Type-A ports, two GbE ports, an SD card reader, and two 3.5mm headphone jacks. As for wireless connectivity, it offers Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.2. The display ports together can power up to four displays, excluding the VR headset.

 [Source:- gadgets.ndtv]
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Intex Launches ‘Good Air’ Air Purifier Priced at Rs. 11,999 Onwards

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Intex Launches 'Good Air' Air Purifier Priced at Rs. 11,999 Onwards

Intex Technologies, one of the major consumer durables brand, expanded its Consumer Durables portfolio today with the launch of environment and health friendly Air Purifiers. Christened Good Air, these air purifiers will not only keep a control on the harmful particulate matter especially PM2.5 that causes fatal respiratory disorders, but also remove bacteria and viruses from the surrounding. This is the fourth product category to be launched by Intex in the Consumer Durables segment after LED TVs, Washing Machines and Refrigerators.  They will be available exclusively on Amazon at a competitive price range of Rs. 11,999 to Rs 25,999. Key features include UV Sterilization technology that eliminates bacteria and viruses, removes up to 99.99% of Pollen, Allergens, Fine Dust and clinging odors and purifies polluted air. The purifier comes with a Pre-Filter, which stops larger particles along with HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Arrestor) dust collection technology and an in-built ionizer. In the high-end models, consumers can view real-time PM2.5 digital display to gauge pollutants levels in the room. “Entering into the air purifier segment is driven by current environmental situation and consumer demand to live smart and breathe fresh. At Intex, we are always on the lookout for growth opportunities in the market which can be complemented with our consumer demand. We have been aggressively expanding our consumer durables portfolio and Good Air is one of the unique additions to this segment. Happy to partner with Amazon for bringing Intex Air Purifier exclusively to consumers and are sure of expanding our online reach,” said Ms. Nidhi Markanday, Director & Business Head, Consumer Durable & IT Peripherals, Intex Technologies. For convenience, Intex Air Purifiers are pre-equipped with filter replacement indicators. Good Air, with four models, will cater to room sizes from up to 250 sq.ft. to 500 sq.ft. and can be operated through a remote control for convenience. With air pollution levels in India touching alarming heights, Air purifiers are not a luxury anymore but rather have become a necessity. Air Pollution is the fifth largest killer in the world and due to leaks in windows and doors, the air in our homes is replaced by the hazardous outside air every few hours. Intex Technologies, one of the major consumer durables brand, expanded its Consumer Durables portfolio today with the launch of environment and health friendly Air Purifiers. Christened Good Air, these air purifiers will not only keep a control on the harmful particulate matter especially PM2.5 that causes fatal respiratory disorders, but also remove bacteria and viruses from the surrounding. This is the fourth product category to be launched by Intex in the Consumer Durables segment after LED TVs, Washing Machines and Refrigerators.  They will be available exclusively on Amazon at a competitive price range of Rs. 11,999 to Rs 25,999. Key features include UV Sterilization technology that eliminates bacteria and viruses, removes up to 99.99% of Pollen, Allergens, Fine Dust and clinging odors and purifies polluted air. The purifier comes with a Pre-Filter, which stops larger particles along with HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Arrestor) dust collection technology and an in-built ionizer. In the high-end models, consumers can view real-time PM2.5 digital display to gauge pollutants levels in the room. “Entering into the air purifier segment is driven by current environmental situation and consumer demand to live smart and breathe fresh. At Intex, we are always on the lookout for growth opportunities in the market which can be complemented with our consumer demand. We have been aggressively expanding our consumer durables portfolio and Good Air is one of the unique additions to this segment. Happy to partner with Amazon for bringing Intex Air Purifier exclusively to consumers and are sure of expanding our online reach,” said Ms. Nidhi Markanday, Director & Business Head, Consumer Durable & IT Peripherals, Intex Technologies. For convenience, Intex Air Purifiers are pre-equipped with filter replacement indicators. Good Air, with four models, will cater to room sizes from up to 250 sq.ft. to 500 sq.ft. and can be operated through a remote control for convenience. With air pollution levels in India touching alarming heights, Air purifiers are not a luxury anymore but rather have become a necessity. Air Pollution is the fifth largest killer in the world and due to leaks in windows and doors, the air in our homes is replaced by the hazardous outside air every few hours.  Calls Will Remain Free for Life This exposure causes problems such as aggravation of asthma, lung cancer and other respiratory symptoms. Air Purifiers are the perfect solution to fighting this menace and saving precious lives.

[Source:- gizbot]

 

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Stop Paying Department Store Prices for Rope, and Just Use Lego to Make Your Own

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Making rope is a deceptively simple task since most people don’t realize it’s actually a complex weave of smaller strands. But thanks to Lego master Nico71, if you’ve ever thought about making your own, you can build this intricately choreographed Lego braiding machine.

The machine uses five different string-filled reels that are passed back and forth between a couple sets of spinning arms that ensure the strings are tightly woven together as they’re drawn to the top. The end result is a thicker rope, albeit one you probably wouldn’t want to use for mountain climbing.

Nicholas has provided the building instructions for this machine on his website, if you want to try your hand at building one. But unless you’ve already got a mountain of Lego at home, don’t actually expect this to be a cheaper way to bolster your rope stocks.

[Source:- gizmodo]

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Finding the Perfect Electronic Yamaha Keyboard

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Yamaha, since decades is a stand-out name in the musical instrument industry as it continues to deliver exceptional products. The company is particularly known for its keyboards. Be it a professional or an amateur, Yamaha’s keyboards are available for everyone. The only thing is that you should know how to pick the model that is right for you.

For example, an amateur shouldgo for EZ-200. This keyboard has over 100 built in songs which you can be learnt with the help of lighted keys. Here, the need to read music to play is done away with and so is the need to memorize it. Such a keyboard is a great opener as most of us are awry of reading the music right at the start of our learning sessions.

Yamaha PSR keyboards are an excellent choice for somebody who has mastered a few tricks on the keyboard but is still not an expert. It has enough features to keep any player happy. It can also be connected to a computer through the USB port which can be used to exercise many exciting and creative options. Simply connect to your computer, open your favourite music software program and hit PLAY. Apart from this, the Yamaha PSR also allows you to record multi-track recordings. Now that’s something to look forward to, isn’t it!

Now comes the big guy, for the big boys. If you think you are a master, go for Yamaha DGX-260. With 88 weighted hammer keys, the DGX-260 feels more like a piano than a keyboard. The keys of this keyboard have a heavier touch on the lower notes, and the lighter touch to the higher ones. Along with a wood stand, the DGX-260comes with a large LCD screen, which can display both lyrics and notes. Having all the features of a PSR, it surely gives a feel to its user equivalent to that of a real grand piano.

No matter if you are an amateur or an expert, there’ s only one place you need to visit next time you are thinking about learning to play keyboard-Academy of Music. Proudly serving the community since 1981 Academy of Music are a specialized music school and instrument store conveniently located at 1037 College Street West in Toronto. It’s not a fancy place. There are no bells, no whistles. There are just Pianos, guitars, and just about any other instrument you’d like to learn to play. At Academy of Music, it’s all about the music. Just music. With over thirty years of excellence that is supported by an incredible team of instructors, Academy of Music has an even more impressive collection of students. Contact them today to inquire about the cost of lessons on rates that are less thanany other music school in Toronto.

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Philips Launches Range of Connected Health Devices, Including a Health Watch

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Philips Launches Range of Connected Health Devices, Including a Health Watch

In a move that is unlikely to come as a surprise to anyone, healthcare industry’s tech giant Philips has announced a range of smart products aimed at tracking your various health parameters. The range of products is designed to work in sync with the Philips’ HealthSuite app, which is currently available for both Android and iOS.

The range of devices announced by Philips is meant for home-use and includes a watch, a blood pressure monitor, a weighing scale that calculates body mass index as well as estimates fat level of user’s body, apart from an ear thermometer. The watch features an always on display with Gorilla Glass protection, and Philips is touting a 4-day battery life, with the watch gaining up to 70 percent charge in 30 minutes. It is water resistant up to 1 atmosphere of pressure.

The health watch launched by the company tracks the user’s activity, heart rate, and sleep patterns but doesn’t have a touchscreen that can show your phone’s notifications. The watch seems to lack some of the features that smartwatches usually offer and is meant solely for health-tracking purposes.

The blood pressure monitor is capable of measuring your diastolic and systolic blood pressure, as well as heart rate. There are two versions available, i.e. for wrist and arm, retailing for $89.99(roughly Rs. 6,000) and $99.99 (roughly Rs. 6,700) respectively.

The in-ear thermometer starts from $59.99 (roughly Rs. 4,000) while the weighing scale costs $99.99 (roughly Rs. 6,700).

Although the product lineup does not have any killer new features or extremely attractive prices, the reputation that Philips has in the health industry due to years of experience might very well help it overcome its competition and acquire a decent market share.

[Source:- gadgets.ndtv]

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360fly Funding Shows Broader Startup Plight, Gadget Woes

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To see how startup life has gotten harder, look no further than 360fly Inc.

The Pittsburgh-based startup, which makes an orb-shaped camera that captures 360-degree video, began hitting up venture capitalists for funding last year just as these investors were pulling back on new deals and slashing valuations of many existing ones.

Add in rising competition from a swarm of other camera makers and a stumbling publicly traded rival in GoPro Inc., and the result was a financing round with many of the hallmarks of a sector undergoing a painful adjustment.

360fly said Thursday it raised $40 million from private-equity firm Catterton Partners, Hydra Ventures, the corporate venture arm of Adidas AG, and existing investor Qualcomm Ventures. The deal valued the startup at about $105 million, the same as the last round nearly two years ago, according to VC Experts, which tracks more than 18,000 private companies and their financing.

The terms in this round stipulated that investors will be paid 1.5 times the amount they invested — before employees and other common shareholders — if the company is sold. If the value of the company in any future financing event falls below the latest value, the investors will get extra shares to ensure they lose no money, diluting earlier backers who don’t have the same provision, according to a company filing reviewed by VC Experts.

“These (terms) are harsh. Much harsher than we usually see,” said Amanda Akin, an analyst at VC Experts.

360fly disagreed with the data provided by VC Experts, but declined to provide additional details. Still, 360fly Chief Executive Officer Peter Adderton said it was challenging to raise the round.

“Were the terms the same? Of course not,” said Adderton, adding troubles at GoPro and Fitbit Inc. influenced investor perception of 360fly. “But it’s not a down round.”

Adderton’s philosophy contrasts with advice Benchmark Capital General Partner Bill Gurley and some other VC investors have been giving startups recently: Accept clear terms, even at lower valuations, to make future fundraising and acquisition offers easier.

“Taking a terms-laden deal is like starting the clock on a time bomb. Your only option is to hit the IPO window as fast as possible,” Gurley wrote in an April blog post. “Otherwise, the terms will eat you alive.”

The new money for 360fly, which brings total outside funding to $57.8 million, will be used to market its new 4K camera, available in stores like Best Buy and Target at the end May. The company also plans to invest in research and development with an emphasis on machine learning.

Spun out of Carnegie Mellon University in 1999 with the name Telemersion LLC, the startup raised venture backing and renamed itself 360fly in 2014. With a staff of 70, 360fly has deals to integrate its cameras into Giro and Bell sports helmets.

Other startups like LucidCam Inc. and Bubl Technology Inc. also make 360-degree cameras as do more established companies, including Samsung Electronics Co., LG Electronics Inc., Ricoh Co., Nokia Oyj and Nikon Corp. All those companies either have cameras out now or will in the next few months.

Startups like 360fly may have a tough time standing out in this crowded field, analysts said.

“It’s hard to build confidence in this space, and it will be even harder for startups,” said Stephanie Llamas, director of research at SuperData Research. “People have a lot more trust in companies they already know.”

 

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iBall Andi 5N Dude With 5-Inch Display Launched at Rs. 4,099

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iBall Andi 5N Dude With 5-Inch Display Launched at Rs. 4,099

iBall has launched a new Andi-series smartphone, the Andi 5N Dude. Priced at Rs. 4,099, the iBall Andi 5N Dude is now listed on the company’s site. There is no word on the availability of the smartphone, however.

The Andi 5N Dude smartphone is a dual-SIM smartphone runningAndroid 4.4 KitKat. It features a 5-inch FWVGA (480×854 pixels) IPS display with a pixel density of 196ppi. Powered by a quad-core processor clocked at 1.2GHz, the smartphone sports 512MB of RAM and a Mali 400 GPU alongside.

The latest iBall offering also features a 5-megapixel rear autofocus camera with LED flash and a VGA (0.3-megapixel) front-facing camera. It bears 4GB of inbuilt storage, which can be expanded via microSD card (up to 32GB).

The Andi 5N Dude’s connectivity features include 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Micro-USB with OTG, and A-GPS. A 2000mAh battery backs the handset, which is available only in a Gold colour variant.

Last month, iBall introduced the Andi Blink 4G smartphone running Android 6.0 Marshmallow out-of-the-box. Priced at Rs. 6,299, the smartphone supports 4G on both the SIM cards. Other specifications of the Andi Blink 4G smartphone included a 5-inch FWVGA (480×854 pixels) IPS display, and under-the-hood it pack a 1GHz quad-core processor clubbed with 1GB of DDR3 RAM. It sports a 5-megapixel rear autofocus camera with LED flash alongside a 2-megapixel front-facing camera also accompanied by an LED flash.

The Andi Blink 4G smartphone comes with 8GB of inbuilt storage, which can be expanded via a microSD card (up to 32GB). On the connectivity front, the iBall Andi Blink 4G supports 4G, as the name suggests, apart from Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, and Micro-USB 2.0 connectivity. It comes with USB OTG while featuring read/ write support 21 Indian regional languages.

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