Look at Those Curves....Samsung presents OLED Curved TV!

First demonstrated at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this year, Samsung's 55-inch S9C curved OLED (organic light-emitting diode) TV is already available in South Korea and the US.

The idea is that, by mirroring the curvature of the eye, the screen is more immersive and produces a cinematic viewing experience.

"It's like bringing home an IMAX theatre that you can enjoy every day," said Guy Kinnell, Head of TV and AV for Samsung UK and Ireland.

Samsung claims that, as well as offering amazing picture quality and sharper colour contrast, the S9C is the first TV to feature Multi View capabilities, meaning two people can watch completely different full-screen Full-HD content - even in 3D - on the same display.

The Multi View feature is enabled by Samsung’s 3D Active glasses, which come with built-in personal speakers providing full stereo sound. Viewers can switch between the two sources with the touch of a button, without changing glasses.

The S9C also incorporates the latest Samsung Smart TV features including the new Smart Hub interface, which organises entertainment and content into five panels - On TV, Movies and TV Shows, Social, Apps and Photos, Videos and Music - and the S Recommendation feature which recommends content based on the owner’s viewing habits.

SOURCE:

• www.telegraph.co.uk

Apple iPhone 5C : A much affordable iPhone for its fans.

Just like Samsung, HTC ,Sony and other smartphone manufacturers,Apple has also decided to launch a much a lower priced version of its iPhone 5 smartphone.As of now,if the rumors are to be believed the phone is expecting a mid-September launch. Even though there have been no official announcements from the Apple end, the Apple's online community is filled with leaked pictures and rumored reports regarding the 5C launch.

  

The leaked photos show the white plastic device with Apple's iOS 7 running up front. There are also a couple of pictures of a dummy iPhone 5C wearing a bumper case - the dummy is supposed to keep the seat of the real device in the retailer's store warm until the real-deal gets there.

We'll have to wait and see as this would be an unexpected step from Apple - first by releasing two iPhone's, second by making a dedicated cheaper iPhone (instead of discounting its previous flagship) and third by going back to its plastic roots (the iPhone 3G and 3GS spring to mind).

Source:

• www.gsmarena.com

Apple iWatch or Samsung Galaxy Gear

First smartphones then tablets and now smart watches, Apple and Samsung have always been arch nemesis.Samsung has recently announced that it will launch its smart-watch Galaxy Gear in September at the same time Apple has started registering trademarks for the brand iWatch in various countries.Since then the speculations are high and various concept artists have released all the possible designs they could imagine,storming their brains.From flexible display to transparent dials,all the random bizarre ideas have surfaced within few hours of announcement.

 

But the main question that remains is,Will these watches be stand alone devices or have to be integrated with our smartphones and tablets?

Being a  fully functional and highly concise version of a smartphone,these devices are expected to come with a dual mode of integration,where one could use these watches as standalone portable-smartphones-on-the-go or these could be used as a highly integrated accessory to our smartphones or tablets which rest in our pockets or handbags.

The possible features that are expected voice calls,messaging,driving mode gps.The possibilty of a high end camera can be ruled since the device will be mounted to our wrists which would make it obsolete,but still a basic front camera would be a nice addition.

But the recent surveys have given a negative report,only 19% of the smartphone users would go for a smart watch,still nothing can be said beforehand. As of now this device look a handy new addition to the smartphone era.which could give a new dimension to the modern communication trends.

The 2nd Gen GOOGLE Nexus 7.

The seven-inch tablet made by Taiwan-based Asus and bearing the Google Nexus brand is designed as a very handy device that can easily be tucked into a pocket or can be quickly slipped into a handbag.

Performance

The new Nexus 7 has more powerful and better graphics processor. The device is almost as twice as fast that packs Qualcomm's 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro processor.

The new Nexus 7 will also be the first device to get the 4.3 version of its Android software.

Display

The new Nexus 7 tablet boasts a higher-definition 17.5-centimetre display screen promising a retina-quality display. Nexus 7 features a higher pixel density (323 pixels per inch vis-à-vis 216 on the old model).

Price

A model with 16 gigabytes of storage will sell for USD 229, a USD 30 per increase from the original Nexus 7 released a year ago. A 32-gigabyte version of the Nexus 7 for USD 269, a USD 20 price increase.

Storage

Google Nexus 7 has no microSD support, which means that you will have to make do with the existing model. Incase your demand for space storage is more; you have no other option than to buy the higher-end model.

Camera and music

The device sports a 5-megapixel rear camera though it is being widely said that the camera is not certainly the best in range.

The new Nexus 7 has dual stereo speakers (on the left as well as the right side of the tablet) which means that you will hear richer sound. The device's battery duration also enjoys and extra hour as compared to the older one.

PORSCHE 911 GT-3: Cut the crap,give this bull some beans!

PORSCHE,the well known sport brand famous for its to-the-core performance cars has launched yet another version of 911.The 2013 PORSCHE 911 GT3,pushes the gasoline through it veins and this beast tames the tarmac like a hungry tiger on prowl.The looks are typical PORSCHE inspired,the main focus is on what resides under the skin.


Powered by a 3.8L engine,it develops a max power of 475bhp at a whopping 8,250rpm.While the maximum rpm goes up to 9,000rpm.Talking about the acceleration,the car clocks 3.5 seconds to reach the 100kmph(62mph) mark,yes that's right,this car is capable of blowing your minds off and you would be searching for it,maybe a 100kms behind you.


It snaps through up-shifts like a hammer on bubble wrap, and never, ever leaves you waiting on a down-change. It really is like being hard-wired directly into the machine. The experience of full-bore acceleration in this car is utterly scintillating, and makes you want to chase the red line again and again.


The ride is supposed to be much thrilling despite the electric assistance – which improves efficiency but generally kills feedback – Porsche has conjured up steering that comes completely alive in your hands, bobbing and weaving and dancing with the road surface as if it’s barely assisted at all. Genuinely, magic.
 
The chassis of the new 911 GT3 has been engineered to meet the challenging demands of motorsport – and for this reason it also provides extremely sporty day-to-day driving. The ride height of the new 911 GT3 is 30 mm lower than that of the 911 Carrera. In conjunction with a series of specifically tuned chassis components, this offers extraordinary agility, a high degree of driving safety and stable handling, particularly in corners.

The red six-piston aluminum brake calipers on the front axle and the four-piston equivalents at the rear are designed as monobloc units. This makes them tougher and enables a more rapid response and release of the brake, even under heavy loads.  

Notably there are buttons to specifically disable the ESP, the ESP and the traction control together (aka: the burn out button), change the damper settings, the PDK’s intensity (in Race Track it shifts so hard it almost feels like it’s breaking itself, so you might not want that all the time), and the volume of the exhaust.

From the moment the 911 variant was announced, Porsche has been entirely unapologetic about the technological encroachment into the ‘purity’ of the GT3 – and it’s now plain to see why. As a total package of focused performance, the 2013 GT3 is sensational. Easily this writer’s car of the year so far.

Source:

• www.porsche.com 

 

NOKIA LUMIA 1020 : It's all about the Camera

NOKIA which ones ruled the global mobile market is now suffering from all time low sales figures,even after making desperate attempts to get back in the business.In another similar attempt rather a big one,NOKIA has launched a new handset in the LUMIA series,LUMIA 1020 WINDOWS smartphone.


The main highlight of this phone is the 41 mega-pixel camera with a Carl Zeiss Tessar lens.Yes that's right,the phone has a camera of whopping resolution,capable of clicking ultra-high definition photos.



1020 includes a range of apps for photography and editing.This phone aims to that group of techies who are looking for a phone with a dual use.Apart from the 41MP main camera,the phone comes with a 1.2MP secondary camera of resolution 1280 X 960.

Shifting focus away from the camera,the phone is quite similar to LUMIA 910 in other aspects.Shining a 11.43cm wide screen with a resolution of 1280X720,backed by Corning Gorilla Glass 3,the touch is super sensitive.

Talking about the insides,phone has a 2GB RAM,a 32GB internal memory and 1.5Ghz heart.The standard powerhouse is a 2000mAh unremovable battery,which should have been better,considering the intense camera and display power consumption.

Even-though LUMIA 1020 looks promising as well as appealing,but will this phone be the match winner for NOKIA,facing tough competition from Android and Apple.

Lets wait and watch. 

Specifications

• Display
  

  • Display size: 11.43 cm
  • Display technology: ClearBlack, AMOLED 
  • Touch screen technology: Super-sensitive touch 
• Photography
  

  • Main camera sensor: 41 MP, PureView 
  • Flash type: Xenon flash 
• Power management
  

  • Talk time (2G): 19.1 h
  • Talk time (3G): 13.3 h
  • Music playback time: 63 h
  • Wireless charging: Yes, with accessory cover 
• Processor
  

  • Processor name: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4 
  • Processor type: Dual-core 1.5 GHz 

The Big Boy is here: Harley Davidson HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC.

Harley recently revealed its big bike Heritage Softail Classic in India,just at the right time when bike enthusiast no longer hesitate to shed lakhs on these big boys.HD best known for its cruisers has created  a pure match winner with the Softail.Outfitted with a mid-height windshield, floorboards, and leather bags festooned with conchos, it is easy to peg the Heritage Softail Classic as strictly a touring mount.


Powered by a 1,690 cc air-cooled V-Twin powerhouse,the devil creates a maximum torque of 130Nm at 3000 rpm.



One striking feature of this bike,which is becoming quite common amongst the luxury bikes is the Anti Lock Braking system,adds a sense of safety and assurance while driving in unexpected conditions.But this feature comes optional in the Security package.Softail is also available without the ABS feature.Additionally the windshield is detachable and gives this bike a completely different look when removed.


Despite being classified as a “custom-touring” bike by Harley, the ergonomics favor frequent stops. In addition to the constant vibration of the motor, the mid-size windshield is prone to buffeting the rider and shaking the bars, so the Heritage is not meant for draining the five-gallon tank without a break.
The seat, which sits a comfortable 27 inches above the pavement, is happy to sponsor an all-day ride. It’s a pleasurable perch for your rear, and the step-up separate passenger seat gives some fatigue-reducing lower-back support.

DIMENSIONS

• Length 2,405 mm
• Seat Height, Unladen 690 mm
• Ground Clearance131 mm
• Rake (steering head) (deg)31
• Trail 147 mm
• Wheelbase 1,635 mm
• Tires, Front SpecificationMT90B16 72H
• Tires, Rear Specification150/80B16 71H
• Fuel Capacity18.9 l
• Oil Capacity (w/filter)3.3 l
• Weight : As Shipped326 kg
• Weight : In Running Order341 kg

ENGINE

• Engine Air-cooled, Twin Cam 103B
• Bore 98.4 mm
• Stroke 111.1 mm
• Displacement 1,690 cc
• Compression Ratio 9.6:1
• Fuel System Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)

DRIVETRAIN

• Primary DriveChain, 34/46 ratio

CHASSIS

• ExhaustChrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
• Wheels, Front Type Steel Laced
• Wheels, Rear Type Steel Laced
• Brakes, Caliper Type4-piston front and 2-piston rear
  

PERFORMANCE

• Engine Torque Testing MethodJ1349
• Engine Torque 130 Nm
• Engine Torque (rpm) 3,000
• Lean Angle, Right (deg.) 24.4
• Lean Angle, Left (deg.) 25.9

ELECTRIC

• Lights (as per country regulation), Indicator Lamps ⁷High beam, front fender running lights, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warnings
• GaugesTank-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, RPM/gear display, fuel gauge with low fuel warning light and countdown feature, low oil pressure indicator light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights, 6-speed indicator light   

Source : http://www.harley-davidson.com