Lava launches Iris X5 4G with 13MP camera, 2GB RAM for Rs 10,199 via Amazon
The Indian smartphone manufacturer Lava has added yet another member to its 4G smartphones with the launch of Iris X5 4G. The company has priced the device for Rs 10,199 and it will be available in Icy white and Royal Black colour options exclusively via Amazon.
Talking about the specifications, the Lava Iris X5 4G flaunts a 5-inch display with 1280×720 pixels resolution protected by Asahi Dragon Trail Glass on top. The smartphone offer dual SIM capability and runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop operating system based in Star OS. Powering the smartphone is a 1.3 GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MT6735 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The internal storage of the smartphone accounts to 16GB which can be expanded further using a microSD card.
The smartphone sports a 13.0-megapixel rear snapper with dual LED flash and an 8.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking perfect selfies. The connectivity attributes of the smartphone include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and packs in a 2,500 mAh battery.
Gionee launches Marathon M4 smartphone with 4G support at Rs, 15,499
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Gionee has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Marathon M4 smartphone for Rs 15,499. The smartphone will be available in White and Black colour options.
Speaking about the device, Timir Baran Acharyya, GM, Gionee India said, “Marathon M4 is a result of Gionee’s consistent understanding of the rising demand for a device that not just looks great on the specs sheet, but also demonstrates an impeccable performance. Consumers today love to be connected on the go and are always on the lookout for powerful devices and M4 answers exactly that. With an exceptional battery life and powerful multimedia experience, M4 is sure to set the bar a notch higher.”
Talking about the specifications, the Gionee Marathon M4 features a 5-inch HD Super AMOLED display with 1280×720 pixels resolution. The smartphone comes with dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system topped with Amigo UI. Powering the device is a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The inbuilt storage of the smartphone accounts to 16GB which can be expanded further using a microSD card.
The smartphone flaunts an 8.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing for clicking selfies. Connectivity attributes of the smartphone include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, USB OTG and houses a 5,000 mAh battery.
The Lexus Hoverboard has taken flight, watch this really cool video of the nifty levitation device
Most of us geeks grew up with fantasies about Hoverboards from the Back to the Future series of movies. We never thought that the device would actually hit reality one day. Well, Lexus has proved us wrong and they have introduced a Hoverboard that actually works. Take that Sci-Fi and fantasy movies haters.
Before we tell you more about this nifty little device, watch the video of the Lexus Hoverboard below.
A month or so ago the global car maker had starting sending teasers of what is to come. A mysterious device came into the picture that seemed like a Hoverboard, but we were still sceptical at the time about the gimmick. Now looking at this video where skateboarders are using the Lexux Hoverboard to skate around the park and on water, yes you read that right – on water!, this contraption which once felt like a fantasy is now a reality.
The Wired.co.uk reports that the board measures 92x22x9cm and can carry weights of up to 200 Kg. The The Lexus Hoverboard levitates thanks to superconductors made from the catchily named compound Yttrium barium copper oxide that are fitted within the body. Sitting in two cryostats (or reservoirs), the superconductors need to be cooled to below -181C in liquid nitrogen to work. Therefore, you see vapours coming out of the board.
Well, we quite like the whole spectacle of the vapours from the Lexus Hoverboard. It just adds to the show, unless they pollute the environment in some way (then that is not cool). Once the compound has reached the -181C cooled state it can store a magnetic field. In this case the 200 meter magnetic track under skatepark helps the board levitate. That is why you see the skateboarder swiftly moving over water as well.
However, there are instances in the video showcasing some sloppy movements. This just illustrates that the Lexus Hoverboard is still in its Beta/testing phases, nonetheless exhilarating to see. This tech is exciting to watch as it brings lot of childhood memories and fantasies to existence. Kudos to Lexus and the team for bringing this Sci-Fi tech to life, Marty McFly would be proud of you guys.
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime 4G launched at Rs 11,100 in India
Samsung has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime 4G. The new smartphone is the latest offering from the Samsung in its “4G” series. The mobile phone is available in white, grey and gold colour variants.
Asim Warsi, vice president, marketing, Mobile & IT at Samsung India said, “Samsung is committed to develop innovative products basis deep consumer insights. With the 4G variant of the Galaxy Grand Prime we continue to expand our product offerings in the mid segment with the aim to provide uncompromised smartphone experience, at very competitive prices.”
The Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime 4G features a 5-inch HD TFT display. Powering the smartphone is a 1.2GHz Quad-Core processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the mobile phone accounts to 8GB, which can be expanded by up to 64GB using a microSD card. The smartphone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system with Samsung’s TouchWiz UI.
The Grand Prime 4G is equipped with an 8MP auto-focus rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP wide-angled front camera. This smartphone offers 3G, 4G LTE, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth as connectivity options. The device packs a 2,600 mAh battery.
The company has priced the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime 4G at Rs 11,100.
Techs Specs of Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime 4G
- Network supported: 4G LTE and 3G
- Display size: HD TFT 5-inch display
- Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop with Samsung’s TouchWiz UI
- CPU: Quad-Core 1.2GHz processor
- RAM: 1GB
- Memory:8GB (memory can be expanded up to 64GB via micro SD card)
- Camera: Rear camera 8MP and secondary camera 5MP
- Battery: 2,600 mAh
- Dimensions:80 x 72.10 x 8.60mm
- Weight: 156g
Apple iPhone 6S first pictures leaked along with some specs
Apple will soon launch another stylish iPhone called the iPhone 6S. This news has been spotted on the many websites thanks to GeekBar. Many reported that this smartphone will have larger screen and a slightly bigger body in comparison to the other iPhones. The iPhone 6S will be around 0.13mm thick. This smartphone might come in a rose gold colour in addition to the silver, gold and space grey. The iPhone 6S is expected to launch during September 2015.
Some leaked image of iPhone 6S shows that the phone will have the same design as the previous one. Over that, the Touch ID is unlikely to be moved from the home button to the rear or even the display.
The iPhone 6S will feature a 4.7 to 5-inch touchscreen display, which will hide an A9 chip. The smartphone is expected to get an upgrade in the RAM department to 2GB. Some rumours to say that the iPhone 6S will flaunt a 12-megapixel rear camera with 4K video capturing capabilities. The smartphone will come pre-loaded with the next-gen iOS 9. It seems that users get the choice of 64GB and 128GB alongside a 16 GB model.
The price for iPhone 6S will be known in the coming days. Stay tuned as we bring you more developments from the camp of Apple.
Some leaked image of iPhone 6S shows that the phone will have the same design as the previous one. Over that, the Touch ID is unlikely to be moved from the home button to the rear or even the display.
The iPhone 6S will feature a 4.7 to 5-inch touchscreen display, which will hide an A9 chip. The smartphone is expected to get an upgrade in the RAM department to 2GB. Some rumours to say that the iPhone 6S will flaunt a 12-megapixel rear camera with 4K video capturing capabilities. The smartphone will come pre-loaded with the next-gen iOS 9. It seems that users get the choice of 64GB and 128GB alongside a 16 GB model.
The price for iPhone 6S will be known in the coming days. Stay tuned as we bring you more developments from the camp of Apple. GOQii fitness band review: A decent fitness band, but at a price
The Indian consumers are slowly waking up to the reality that they have to stay fit and healthy. But, most do not end up hitting the gym or the yoga mat every day. Time is dear and one ends up doing a lot of other things, juggling between home and the office, that no time for a 15-20 minute workout can be bought. This is where fitness trackers step in. They not only enable you to do a quick workout, but keep an eye on your health and fitness levels too.
We see a lot of fitness trackers, bands and watches flooding the Indian market these days. We got our hands on one them called the GOQii Fitness band that ends up as your personal trainer who will always be with you 24X7. We spent a good time with it and this is what we found out.
Design-wise the GOQii Fitness band is decent too look at. Yes, there are fitness trackers that look really hot, but this one does have an identity of its own. Dressed in black and red, the GOQii Fitness band is a light fitness tracker that can be adjusted over any wrist type. The tracker is right in the middle of the strap and can be easily removed for a quick charge.
If you sweat a lot do not worry, as the band is water resistant and one can take it out on (light) rainy day too. Just make sure you do not take it to the showers after a workout. One can tap or swipe the device to wake it up. Light taps on it show you the different modes, steps and calories burnt. The device boots up very quickly and charges up fast too. The battery lasted for 3 days straight for us. A charger comes in the box so that one does need to find a USB port to charge the GOQii Fitness band.
On the performance front the GOQii Fitness band is pretty much up there. Users need to download the GOQii app to use the device fully. The app is compatible with most Android smartphones and will show you things like calories burnt and distance travelled.
There are certain things that one would need to log into the app such as food intake, type of food and water consumed. These cannot be tracked directly by the GOQii Fitness band, but one can easily use the app, which by the way acts like your personal trainer, to log these things in. The GOQii app uses Bluetooth to sync the info between the phone and the band. So one ends up using a wee-bit extra power of the smartphone as well.
Users can set goals and work towards them. This is seen by the GOQii coach who knows every bit about you. At the time of registering the device, the user needs to fill an elaborate form about their fitness levels and other things. This helps the coach app train you well. The coach will suggest the methods and gives you food options to keep you fit and healthy.
Overall, the experience with the GOQii Fitness band was not bad. Consumers can pick up the GOQii Fitness band with a 6 month coach subscription option of Rs 6,999 or 12 month option of Rs 11,999. This is a bit steep when compared to some of the other fitness trackers available in the market, but those do not provide you an elaborate coach system like the GOQii Fitness band does.
Pros:
Decent style
Water resistant
Cons:
Battery life could have been better
Price is a little steep
iBall unveils new Throb 2.0 speakers at Rs 5,999 in India
Computer speaker systems have become better. They are not the same like they were half a decade ago. Makers such as iBall, Intex and Zebronics are working hard to give users a good sound experience. iBall is the latest to launch its 2.0 speakers system in India.
These speakers are the latest 4.0 Bluetooth speakers by the company for Indian consumers. The company claims that the 2.0 speakers promises to give users a cinematic audio experience for movies, games or a live concert-like surroundings at an affordable price.
These iBall Throb 2.0 speakers have a beautiful design. The speakers come with the compact wooden cabinet, which ensures a perfect combination of sound and decor. This device comes a fully functional remote control, which enables users to toggle volume, mute and power options from a distance.
The speakers have an inbuilt soft domed tweeter with a unique dual suspension system that suppresses astonishing nodes, which gives more enjoyment to the users. It is designed to give users exceptional and dynamic sound with high power, states the company.
This speaker system has been built for seamless multi-functional usage. Its power strip allows it to play the most popular MP3 audios from personal devices such as a PC, DVD player or a TV. The device also comes with built-in Bluetooth tech that lets the users enjoy music wirelessly. It also allows users to connect multiple devices via PC (RCA1) and AUX inputs. Bass and treble adjustment and controls are also present in these speakers.
The company has priced the iBall Throb 2.0 speakers at Rs 5,999 and the speakers shall be available at the leading stores very soon.
Valve just made over 52 Million USD on the biggest DOTA 2 gaming tournament ever
Let’s face it there is a gamer in all of us. Some of us play casually on our mobile phones or gaming consoles over the weekend, but some take it very seriously and play games competitively. The Biggest E-sports event is taking place right now and the game being played is one of the most widely played strategy fixture called DOTA 2.
For those who do not know about Defence Of The Ancients or DOTA, it was a map mod in the popular Warcraft 3 game by Blizzard. Then the maker of the map ‘Icefrog’ joined hands with Valve to make DOTA 2. Long story short, together they are making millions each year off this game. Valve has a yearly tournament in the form of The International, which started 5 years ago.
So how do they make money from this tournament?
Gamers can buy a special compendium, which grants them special in game items, music packs, announcers and more. Each item opens up at a stretch goal when the prize money reaches certain level. Valve was expecting about 15 Million USD as the final prize money, but it surpassed all expectations and went to 18 Million USD. Valve sells each compendium for about 9.99 USD, of which 25% goes to the tournament’s prize money. The Prize of the tournament is now over a whooping 18 Million USD’s. So by our calculations by just selling compendiums and the level points of the compendium, Valve has made over 52 Million USD.
This is the biggest prize money being given out ever. Much of it crowd funded. The gamers and viewers from around the world are basically sponsoring this E-sports tournament being held in Seattle, USA. Valve is rolling in money with this free game as thousands buy in game items every day.
The first place winners of The International 5 would take home almost 6.5 million USD. While the second place winners get 2.8 million and so on. Not bad for an E-sport tournament.
The first place winners of The International 5 would take home almost 6.5 million USD. While the second place winners get 2.8 million and so on. Not bad for an E-sport tournament. Sony unveils Xperia M5 with 3GB RAM, 21.5MP camera, octa-core CPU
It seems that the smartphone manufacturer Sony is leaving no stone upturned in order to lure its customers. The manufacturer has expanded its M series with its latest offering Xperia M5. The smartphone runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system and will be available in both single and dual SIM variants. The device flaunts a 5-inch full HD with 1920×1080 pixels resolution and Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2.
Powering the Sony XPERIA M5 is a 2.2 GHz MediaTek Helio X10 (MT6795T) Octa-Core 64-bit processor coupled with 3GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded further up to 200GB with the help of the microSD card. The device sports a 21.5-megapixel rear shooter with LED flash and a 13.0-megapixel front facing camera for video calling. This 4G enabled smartphone from the house of Sony also comes with water and dust protection.
The connectivity attributes of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC and houses a 2,600 mAh battery. The smartphone will be available in Gold, Black and White colour options, however the company has not yet revealed the pricing details of the device.
Sony announced Xperia C5 Ultra Selfie smartphone with 13MP camera
The Japanese smartphone manufacturer Sony has introduced the latest selfie smartphone of the company called as Xperia C5 Ultra. The smartphone features a 6-inch full HD display with 1920×1080 pixels resolution and Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2. The smartphone runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system and comes in both single and dual SIM variants.
The Sony Xperia C5 Ultra is powered by a 1.7 GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6752 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device accounts to 16GB which can be expanded up to 200GB with the help of microSD card. The smartphone flaunts a 13.0-megapixel with wide angle lens and selfie flash both at the rear and front end.
On the connectivity front the Sony Xperia C5 Ultra include, 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC and houses a 2,930 mAh battery. The company has not yet divulged any details about the pricing of the device but it will be available in black, white and a glossy soft mint colour options in selected countries starting mid-August.