Ricoh Theta Spherical Camera For 360 Imaging

Ricoh Theta Spherical Camera For 360 Imaging

Ricoh Theta is the world's first fully spherical camera that lets you take 360-degree panorama photos in just ONE shot. That's 360 degrees of imaging all around you floor to ceiling, wall-to-wall, front to back.

Ricoh Theta new cam is small enough to fit in a pocket, or you can carry it in the bundled pouch that includes a belt loop. Theta includes two opposed hemispherical lenses, letting you capture a full 360-degree image in a single frame. The camera itself excludes a display or any manual settings at all, but given the super-wide angle you're shooting at here, there's not much framing to be done.

You can either capture images to the internal memory or to an iOS device connected via the ad-hoc WiFi network (Android support is coming later this year). If you're linked to a smartphone or tablet, you can use the device as a remote shutter release, which we'd definitely recommend -- with a lens on both sides, there's no way to hold the camera without several appendages ending up in each shot.

Best SmartWatches Available In Market

Best SmartWatches Available In Market

More than displaying the time, watches are now made to receive calls, check mails and a lot more. The smart watches fall under the category of wearable devices and comes in different price range. The prominent models of these intelligent wearable devices are, Smart watch by Sony which features a camera and a microphone and Galaxy gear from Samsung which runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.

Casio G- Shock GB SmartWatche

Price: 9,995

The manufactures have incorporated a low powered-Bluetooth 4.0 to the device to make it function smart. The Casio G-shock is designed to read text messages and pick calls when connected to an iPhone via Bluetooth. The feature is supported on phones with iOS 5.1 and above and is not compatible with Android devices. G-shock+ app must be downloaded from the app store for the feature to function.



Sony 2 SmartWatche

Price: 14,990

Sony has upgraded its earlier model with NFC feature to produce Smartwatch2. The device is completely water proof and is powered by Android mobile OS, however does not support iOS. The watch spots a 1.6 inch display and can be used to receive calls, text, Facebook and check e-mails. A onetime charge is good enough to keep the watch running for 3 days. However the watch disappoints with no Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity.



Samsung Galaxy Gear SmartWatche

Price: 22,990

The Galaxy Gear is powered by Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, and is compatible only with selected Android phones. In future Samsung Galaxy Gear will be compatible with Android handsets with Bluetooth 4.0 on the board.The watch looks classier in design when compared to Sony Smartwatch and will be available in Indian markets from September 25th.



I'm Watch SmartWatche

Price: 13,999

The model is compatible with iOS, Android and Blackberry 10. It has a 1.5 inch display screen with a resolution of 240 X 240 pixel and runs on a customized version of Android known as I’m Droid 2. Apps can be installed on the Smartwatch by downloading from its dedicated I’market. The intelligent watch allows checking e-mails, Facebook, messages and can be connected via Bluetooth.



Sony SmartWatche

Price: 7,990

If it is the budget that stops you from getting the an intelligent wearable device, Sony Smartwatch will never disappoint you. This Android powered watch is the predecessor of Smartwatch2 and provides features like accessing incoming calls, Google map and music player. The phone spots a color touchscreen and weighs 26 grams.

Ultimate Lithium Batteries

Energizer Ultimate Lithium Batteries are the worlds longest lasting, high performance batteries. They never leak and they are capable of performing even in extreme conditions. They also boast a longer shelf life than other similar batteries, the AA and AAA varities have a shelf life of up to fifteen years.

The ultimate performence provided by Energizer Ultimate Lithium Batteries is possible because of the ground breaking lithium battery technology used in the manufacturing process.

Lithium is a soft, silver/white alkali metal. It is also the lightest alkali metal available, the unique chemistry and construction of these batteries allows them to power modern high-tech devices in a way that no other battery can. You can read more about what Lithium is here > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium

71DybkjccmL._SL1500_Energizer Lithium Batteries last up to nine times longer than other batteries in digital cameras and they are able to keep performing even in extreme temperatures. This means that they are the best choice for outdoor use in almost any environment. They are able to withstand temperatures ranging from -40F to 140F, pretty amazing!

When weight is an issue, Energizer Lithium Batteries are still a fantastic choice, they weigh up to 1/3 less than other similar batteries.

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Acer Launches C720 Chromebook with Haswell CPU

 Last year, one of the hottest selling laptops was Acer’s C710 Chromebook. Part of that of course was the fact that it was one of the least expensive laptops around, priced at $199 for the base model. There were drawbacks to that model of course: the display wasn’t great, it had 2GB RAM, 16GB SSD, and battery life was rated at up to four hours with the 37Wh 4-cell battery. Today, Acer announced the updated C720, now sporting a Haswell CPU in place of the previous model’s Sandy Bridge based Celeron 847. Here’s the quick specifications overview.

Acer Chromebook      C720-2800 Specifications
Processor                    Intel Celeron 2955U
                                   (Dual-core 1.4GHz, 2MB L3, 22nm, 15W)
Memory                      4GB DDR3L
Graphics                     Intel HD Graphics
                                  (10 EUs at 200-1000MHz)
Display                       11.6" Anti-glare
Storage                      16GB SSD
Networking                802.11a/b/g/n WiFi
Battery/Power            4-cell (?), up to 8.5 hours
Pricing         MSRP: $249
$240 Pre-order at Amazon.com

There are a few major changes, starting of course with the Celeron 2955U processor. While that’s going to be the slowest Haswell CPU around, the 1.4GHz clock ends up being at least 27% faster than the Celeron 847 based on clock speed alone, and architectural enhancements mean it’s more likely to be in the 30-40% faster range. Acer states that the new C720 will boot up in less than seven seconds, allowing you to get straight to work (or fun). Along with the CPU upgrade, the iGPU will also be better/faster. Intel calls the base level graphics “HD Graphics” in all of their recent Celeron range, but where Sandy Bridge had 6 EUs with DX10 capability, Ivy Bridge added DX11 and Haswell increases the EUs to 10. It’s not a performance powerhouse iGPU by any stretch, but it should be sufficient for most uses.

RAM also gets an upgrade to 4GB this round, with DDR3L memory reducing the power use. Perhaps more importantly, the display has been updated to have an anti-glare coating. It’s still a 1366x768 panel, but the use of anti-glare instead of gloss means outdoor operation of the C720 will be far more tolerable. The chassis has also been refined, and Acer notes that the new model is 30% thinner, and the 2.76 lbs. weight is 11% less than the C710 weight of 3.1 pounds.

Wrapping up the changes and upgrades, the webcam is still present, and it’s now an HD webcam (I’m pretty sure the previous model was not HD). There’s also a USB 3.0 port along with a USB 2.0 port, allowing faster transfer of files from the appropriate hardware. Given the limited storage capacity of the 16GB SSD (most likely eMMC), which is one area that didn’t get upgraded on the base model, I’m not sure how important USB 3.0 will prove to be, but it’s certainly a welcome inclusion. HDMI output and the SD card reader continue to be present as well.

All of this results in not just better performance, but you get significantly better battery life. Acer rates the C720 at up to 8.5 hours, so more than double the battery life of the C710. It’s not clear if the battery is still the same capacity or if that changed as part of the update, but we know that Haswell is capable of lower power states than Ivy Bridge, and significantly lower power states than Sandy Bridge, so the improved battery life is expected.

The Acer C720-2800 will be available later this month, with pre-orders supposedly going up today on BestBuy.com and Amazon.com. At present they do not appear to be on the respective websites, but I will update with the appropriate links. Pricing is higher than the previous generation C710, with an MSRP of $249, but with all the various upgrades I don’t think the $50 increase is too much. The more pertinent question will be how the C720 stands up to its Chromebook competitors like the HP Chromebook 11, which has an IPS display and a 2.3 pound weight, but it uses an Exynos 5250 GAIA SoC with 2GB RAM and lacks USB 3.0 and the SD card reader. That’s currently available for $279, and hopefully we can answer the question of how the various models compare in the coming months.

Sony Alpha NEX-5T Digital Camera Review

Sony Alpha NEX-5T Digital Camera Review

Sony Alpha NEX-5T is a amazing 16 MP digital camera with CMOS APS-C 18 x 24 mm sensor, Sony E Lens Mount and 3 inches touchscreen with great performance.

Sony Alpha NEX-5T Digital Camera Specification

    Dimensions: 2.4 x 4.4 x 1.5 inches
    Weight: 9.7 oz
    Type: Compact Interchangeable Lens
    Megapixels: 16 MP
    Sensor Type: CMOS
    Sensor Size: APS-C 18 x 24 mm
    Lens Mount: Sony E
    Media Format: Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Secure Digital Extended Capacity
    Battery Type Supported: Lithium Ion
    Maximum ISO: 25600
    3 inchesTouch Screen
    Video Resolution: 1080i, 1080p
    Interface Ports: micro USB, mini HDMI

Samsung Galaxy Round - World's First Flexible Smartphone

Samsung Galaxy Round - World's First Flexible Smartphone

The world's first flexible smartphone by Samsung is on the way to mark the history of smartphone. The suggestive name of the product is Samsung Galaxy Round. While it's not clear what the product will have to offer, it certainly must be a mobile device considering the name, but also the product's description - essentially a collection of keywords that indicate the Galaxy Round will be a mobile device.

The same Galaxy Round name is mentioned by a South Korean publication, which links the product name to Samsung’s plans to launch a smartphone with a flexible display in the following days. Asiae is also reporting that the product will cost around 1 million won in South Korea, or around $930.

In case you missed the announcements from earlier today, both LG and Samsung issued press releases announcing their developments in the flexible display smartphone niche.

Nixeus NX-VUE27D A 27 $450 WQHD (2560x1440) IPS LED DP-Only Monitor

In August 2012, Nixeus launched the VUE27, a 27" WQHD (2560x1440) S-IPS LED monitor with a $430 price tag. However, the high demand led to a backlog and the monitor currently retails close to $500. The follow-up was a 30" WQXGA version priced at $700, the Nixeus VUE 30. As expected, the price has now increased to $890. By providing US-based service / warranty, they managed to win over quite a big segment of the market which was being served by eBay sellers based in Korea. However, with Monoprice getting into the game, the competition in this market has become hot. In order to counter the pricing pressure, Nixeus is introducing a new model, the NX-VUE27D. While the earlier models had a wide variety of input ports, Nixeus is making this one DisplayPort only. Fortunately, for the $450 pricing, a Mini-DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable as well as a DisplayPort cable are bundled.

The claimed features specifications of the NX-VUE27D are as below:

    27" IPS LED Backlight Display Monitor
    2560 x 1440 WQHD
    Compatible with Thunderbolt and DisplayPort output devices
    16.7 million True Colors
    100% sRGB Color Gamut
    VESA Mounts 3.937" x 3.937" (100mm x 100mm)
    Height Adjustable Base Stand with Tilt, Swivel and 90° Pivot
    Edge to Edge Plasma Infused Glass to reduce reflection
    Thin Bezel Design
    2 Year Limited Warranty
    Brightness: 380cd/m2
    Native Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
    Viewing Angles:178° horizontal/178° vertical
    Refresh Rate: 60Hz
    Response Time: 6ms (Gray to Gray)
    Pixel Pitch:0.233mm
    Input Port: DisplayPort
    Power Consumption:72 watts
    Accessories included: Mini-DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable (for compatibility with Mac, Macbooks, and Thunderbolt devices), DisplayPort cable, Quick Set-up guide and external power supply (North America)

Boston Dynamics' WildCat

Since the beginning of the modern engineering science engineers try to copy and implement natural motions of animals and humans into the machines they construct. At present we know about several projects of Boston Dynamics  funded by DARPA , such as the charged by wire Cheetah, Atlas, the anthropomorphic robot, and the wireless BigDog. Not so long ago Boston Dynamics released only a video of their latest project called WildCat – another semi-autonomous animal-like robot. Right under the YouTube video they tell us to visit their website for more information, but at the moment the company didn’t published anything there.


So, what do we see from the video? In the description below is stated that the four-legged vehicle is able to run at 16 mph (25 km/h) and is funded by the M3 program from DARPA. While watching the video we hear the noise and see the smoke of starting and continuous work of a four-stroke gasoline or diesel engine. Radiators with propellers on both sides tell us that the engine is liquid cooled. Probably the legs are moved by some kind of pneumatic or hydraulic system and the whole thing is obviously controlled by electronics. Electronics require electricity, therefore the mechanic animal should have some sort of a battery and an alternator. But, until Boston Dynamics reveal the information officially, we can not know any details for sure.

World's First 3D Toothbrush - Blizzident Toothbrush

World's First 3D Toothbrush

How much does poor dental hygiene cost us when we’re sitting in the dentist's chair, wishing we’d remembered to brush for a full three minutes, twice a day? Here is the latest invention of IT world The Blizzident toothbrush, which is made possible by two intersecting technologies 3D scanning and 3D printing.

The result is a toothbrush shaped exactly like your teeth. You simply bite it, chomp for six seconds, and voila: every single one of your teeth is perfectly brushed in both an up and down and side to side motion. Or so, at least, it's claimed.

Getting a Blizzident is relatively straightforward. You go to a dentist and get her to take an impression of your teeth, as she would for many everyday dental procedures. Then you send it to a dental laboratory, and they digitize the results, which are uploaded to Blizzident.

Because it's shaped to your teeth, there's little danger you'll find anyone else in your household using your Blizzident.

Currently, Blizzident costs $300. It will probably get cheaper; and if it gets you (or your child) to clean your teeth, it might be worth the investment.

Samsung Galaxy Gear SmartWatch Review - With 1.9 MP Cam

Samsung Galaxy Gear SmartWatch Review - With 1.9 MP Cam

Samsung Galaxy Gear is a smartwatch with amazing features of 1.63 inch touchscreen display, 1.9-megapixel camera, Bluetooth 4.0 and connectivity to smartphones.

Sony Vaio Pro 13 Laptop Review

Sony Vaio Pro 13 Laptop Review

Sony Vaio Pro 13 is a laptop having 13.3 inches 1,920 x 1,080 touchscreen display with 1.5GHz dual-core Core i7 (Haswell) processor, 4GB RAM, 128GB PCIe SSD drive, 1.06 kg, NFC enabled touchpad and running OS Windows 8 Pro.

Razer Blade Review - Ultraportable Gaming Laptop

Razer Blade Review - Ultraportable Gaming Laptop

Razer Blade is a Ultraportable gaming laptop with Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce GTX 765M Card and running OS Microsoft Windows 8.

Razer Blade Specification

    Type: Gaming, Ultraportable
    Processor Name: Intel Core i7-4702HQ
    Processor Speed: 2.2 GHz
    Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8
    RAM: 8 GB
    Weight: 4.1 lb
    Screen Size: 14 inches
    Screen Type: Widescreen
    Native Resolution: 1600 x 900
    Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 765M
    Graphics Memory: 2048
    2nd Graphics Card: Intel HD Graphics 4600
    Storage Capacity (as Tested): 256 GB

V-Tent solar-panel parking system

One of the main reasons why electric vehicles have failed to take off as the primary means of personal transport is that the infrastructure to keep these vehicles charged hasn’t really been developed at the same level as the ones for fuel run vehicles. Even though a lot of countries have started to provide recharging stations for electric vehicles, users don’t like staying put in a particular spot for 30-40 minutes just to get enough charge on their vehicles to reach a destination. However, designer Hakan Gursu has proposed a rather unique solution to electric vehicle recharging woes. The designer has come up with a design that he calls the V-Tent and intends for it to serve as a solar recharging station as well as a handy parking spot that will accommodate electric vehicles exclusively.

V-Tent solar-panel parking system could make electric vehicles very popular
The eco-friendly parking system boasts of a v-shaped canopy that is fully collapsible. The V-Tent can be erected and dismantled at will which makes it an excellent solution for private and public parking spaces as well as a recharging station/parking space for festivals, travelers on the road, scientists and explorers on the go and even media personnel covering an event away from the city. The sustainable parking lot is designed to also provide a safe shelter that can prevent wind, water, snow and dust from dirtying or damaging the vehicle’s outer surface.

When used as a public parking/charging space, the V-Tent uses a fee-based system where users can pay for the charging and parking using their credit cards. The user interface shows estimated charging times for the vehicle. The inner surface of the V-Tent comes with specially created micro-ventilation enabled fabric which allows the tent to ‘breathe’ and prevents excess heat buildup inside and allows the structure to maintain its integrity in the long run.
Source:designbuzz.com

Samsung ATIV S Neo Review - Microsoft Windows Phone 8

Samsung ATIV S Neo Review - Microsoft Windows Phone 8


Samsung introduce a new Windows Phone 8 "Samsung ATIV S Neo" with 4.8 inches Capacitive touchscreen, CPU Dual-core 1.4 and have 8 Mp camera.

Samsung ATIV S Neo Smartphone Specification

    2G Network CDMA 800 / 1900, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
    3G Network CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, HSDPA
    4G Network LTE
    SIM Yes
    4.8 inches Capacitive touchscreen, 720 x 1280 pixels, Multitouch
    microSD Card Slot
    1 GB RAM
    GPRS Yes
    EDGE Yes
    Speed EV-DO Rev. A, up to 3.1 Mbps; HSPA; LTE
    WLAN Yes
    Bluetooth Yes
    NFC Yes
    USB microUSB v2.0
    OS Microsoft Windows Phone 8
    CPU Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait
    Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
    Messaging SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
    Browser HTML5
    GPS with A-GPS support
    Colors Gray
    Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
    Camera 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, Front Camera 1.9 MP