4 Nov 2008

Gmail Launches Some new features

Today, When I logged in to my Gmail Account, I Saw a a notification that Google has added few more features to Gmail it looked something like this

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When I clicked on it, I came to know that they have added 15 Labs features to it. some of them are-

  • Google Calendar and Docs gadgets
  • A forgotten attachment detector
  • Advanced IMAP controls
  • Canned responses to save and send common replies automatically

If you are not aware of it i think there people who don’t know about this you can activate by clicking on settings which, you will find here

image There you will find labs tab, from where you can enable the features to have a better experience of Gmail.

Read full article. Published on November 4, 2008.
1 Nov 2008

LEGO: gives you most fun when played with a friend

Initially I got a feeling that this whole game of LEGO might well catch on and will be successful in selling just a few games with its release. But, I was proved wrong as it is way ahead of my expectation. Star Wars and Indiana Jones have completed a blocky transition with a huge effect as these have been really popular and well greeted by the film and game fans. The LEGO Batman series is leaving curious gaming minds wondering which property will be put next.

The most certain thing about these LEGO games is that they are unable to fix what is clearly working. The fact which has remained faithful dogmatically compared to its previous iterations is gameplay. There are small tweaks which have been carried out here and there at the mechanical level but what has remained squarely intact is the LEGO formula. The small tweaks which have mentioned are really subtle, such as the inclusion of the camera angle that has made targeting easier and separating enemies visually quickly compared to the previous games. The other notable feature is making the combat a little bit more responsive and fluid when compared to the rest of the series.

This new package of LEGO has been presented in a much more refined and polished manner and it is really tough to find a fault in lack of innovation in this highly successful series. Users find that the graphics and sound are flawless but the potential problem lie in the gameplay. You also find combating being made exceedingly simple as it consists of a one-button melee system and the inclusion of a ranged attack by the use of the same button. Some new variations have been brought to prevent monotony which includes cannons, vehicles, and puzzle and platform sections. Although the game offers some new changes, people who demands depth and complexity in games will be disappointed with the new LEGO.

Read full article. Published on November 1, 2008.
31 Oct 2008

10 Most Amazing mobile Concepts in the World

10 Most Amazing Designs for Mobile Phones

First of all, I would like to say thanks to all of you, who enjoy my last post about Most Amazing Robots in the World. This encouraged me in creating another list of Amazing thing. I am keeping the number to 10 because you guys will not be able to enjoy it.

What I’ll do, I’ll keep posting these thing in parts. So let’s hear it.

Let me tell you that these designs are just a Concept; probably we will see these designs in the market in near future.

10. Asus Aura

Asus Aura

This one is inspired by iPhone from Apple. The Asus Aura, produced by Hungarian design company Egy Studio for Taiwanese vendor. It was clearly inspired by iPhone, although it has some interesting innovations addressing commonly mentioned shortcomings of Apple’s cellphone.

The best thing about this phones is its movable navigation module with navigation buttons, another, a sliding QWERTY keyboard, that enables you to type in much faster and conveniently

Other features of Asus Aura include – 3,9″ touchscreen covering the whole surface of the phone, 2 megapixel camera, microSD memory card slot, GSM, UMTS, HSDPA, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. All of this in a 6mm thick package.

9. TripleWatch

TripleWatch

Is it Mobile Phone? This is exactly the same thing came to my mind when I first looked at this picture, but believe me, it is a mobile phone. It’s a cell phone, cum wrist watch cum alarm clock. Give this device few folds and it becomes an alarm clock, attach it with a wrist band and it becomes a wrist watch r else use it as a phone.

Take a look at the picture below and you will definitely figure it out.

TripleWatch 1

8. NEC Tag

NEC Tag

This is not what you are thinking about; this thing is also called a mobile phone. With standard keypad and all the features a standard phones has. It is foldable, hidable, but remember, it’s not wachable J.

Interesting is that the phone has shape-memorizing material and sensors that allows the phone to change its shape according to the mode.

At first, I thought it’s a Calculator, later figured out it’s a mobile phone.

7. Benq-Siemens “The Blackbox”

Benq-Siemens “The Blackbox”

This all black design for mobile phone is one of my favorite as it is very sleek and people will believe that it looks like a mobile phone, unlike the other designs. Designed by Benq-Siemens uses a touch screen as its keypad and depending of the function you use, the touch screen changes the layout immediately.

This is the phone I would like to own.

Read full article. Published on October 31, 2008.
29 Oct 2008

10 Most Amazing Robots of the World

The technology is working so fine that everyday, there is a new Invention in every field, where science is approachable.

Be it the Space Science, Aeronautical, Gadgets, Medicine or whatever you name it.

I’ll talk about gadgets in this post, I have been a fan of this website, and the technology portion of this website is just awesome.

Well, let me add some more information to this thing.

We all must have seen these robots in Movies, like iRobot, AI, Transformers.

but we never believed they exist, or if someone amongst us believes, he has a mindset about robots, that they are evil and are going to finish the mankind, just like it is shown in movies. 

Here are few of Robots which has fascinated everyone.

                                      The Still is Taken from the Movie iRobot (2004)

10. Robotic Lego Bartender

Lego blocks can be used to build just about anything,be is a iPod casing, a Laptop , a computer or  this robotic bartender which was spotted at CeBIT 2006.

Looks smart, makes you coffee or beer, whatever you say.

 

9.TomCat – The Quadrupedal Robot

 

this thing is the fastest moving robot, which is capable of running at approx 2 body lengths/sec. the tom cat is primarily use by researchers to investigate the “principles of the neurocontrol of movement”. Unfortunately , they are only available in limited quantities to research community, video clip after the jump.

Its actions are just like a cat. more sensitivity is going to be added soon

 

8. RHex – The Robotic Pooch

Boston Dynamics brings you RHex, a robotic pooch that can climb over just about anything (grass, mud, railroad tracks, etc.). RHex has a sealed body which allows it to operate in wet conditions and dive underwater.

if this thing could be made a little big, this could have made few labor work so easy.

 

7. "RunBot" – The Fastest Robot on Two Legs

this is a two legged romot, developed by researchers from Germany and Scotland. this thing is cleaimed to tbe the fastest for its size, with a 3.5 leg lenghts per second stride.

It measures 30cm high and has sensors that detect when a foot touches the ground or lunges forward. The robot’s walk cycle is controlled by neuron mimicking software. Video clip after the jump.

take a look at the video, the actions are just like the legs of a human being. it runs and not just walks.

Read full article. Published on October 29, 2008.
28 Oct 2008

HP Pavilion dv2800t: A designer edition from HP

Review HP Pavilion dv2800t Notebook: A designer edition from HP

Notebooks have replaced desktops in modern times with professionals looking for a more convenient option to choose from, as they are mostly on the move. Again with the configuration of both the systems being similar, you will also prefer the former option for its comfortable size and trendier look. HP Pavilion dv2800t Artist Edition is a new model from HP to have hit the market. This edition is different in its design, as it has been given a colorful look by the manufacture. It is targeted mainly towards young professionals looking forward to acquire a style statement through their notebooks. Colorful designs have been displayed on the rear enclosure and the palm rest of the Pavilion HP dv2800t. With its 6-cell Lithium Ion battery, the notebook measures 13.15 in x 9.33 in x 1.02-1.54 in and weighs around 5.6 pounds.

Read full article. Published on October 28, 2008.
22 Oct 2008

3G Auction in India got Delayed

As the reader of Techtreak, who are from India, know very well that 3g technology is going to be launched in India Very soon.

I got the News that there is a delay in Auction of 3G, and Hopefully it will be held in January next year.

this is the timeline according to a newspaper.

November 30th: Auction design, bid document to be prepared

December 15th: Inviting operators to bid

December 31th: Pre-qualification of bidders

January 15th: Auction to be completed

January 25th: Signing of contracts with successful bidders

January 31th: Depositing of first tranch of auction money.

even after the Auction will be done, it will take a year for the network providers to roll out the service to consumers,

few Operators in India have already started providing 3G enabled phones to their customers.

Read full article. Published on October 22, 2008.
17 Oct 2008

Everex Zonbu Notebook: Greener and safer option for new users

Everex Zonbu Notebook Review: Green notebook and a safer option for new users

Individuals, especially new users, preferring better security for their saved files always opt for Linux as their operating system. The security system of Linux is difficult to be cracked and hence it is popular amongst professionals from varied organizations. However, most notebooks do not execute the operating system and its files with equal efficiency. Everex Zonbu Notebook, a recently launched laptop, is amongst those ones that are available with a version of Linux OS. Zonbu Notebook comes with a rechargeable Lithium ion battery. While undergoing normal load, the notebook gives an adequate 2-3 hours backup after full recharge. However, the backup time reduces considerably to 90 minutes when it is put under full load, whether by running heavy applications or putting it through a DVD playback test (as done in most laboratories).

Read full article. Published on October 17, 2008.
15 Oct 2008

$1,500 Cash Prize at Blogging Forum Competition

Blogging Tips is currently a holding a forum competition where 50 lucky winners can win $1,500

This is how the prize is distributed:
1st Place : $200
2nd Place : $150
3rd Place : $75
4th & 5th : $50
6th-10th : $25
11th-15th :$15
16th-30th:$10
31st-50th : $5

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Week 1 Prize: 3 copies of Killer Domains E-Book (worth $17 each).
Week 2 Prize: a full licensed copy of Citrus WordPress Theme.
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Week 4 Prize: 2 hours of blog consultation with David Peralty from Branding David.
Week 5 Prize: a copy of ProBlogger : Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six-Figure Income‘ (co-authored by Chris Garrett).
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Read full article. Published on October 15, 2008.