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Summer 2012 Buyer's Guide: Headphones And In-Ear Monitors (IEMs)

Put an end to busting your wallet for great audio fidelity with this selection of products.

Summer 2012 Buyer's Guide: Headphones And In-Ear Monitors (IEMs)

This guide essentially covers headphones and In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) under Rs 6,000. That's the amount of money most average users are willing to spend on these products. Those with deeper pockets are hardened audiophiles, who don't frankly need much help to begin with. Another thing you will notice about this guide is that you won't find any relatively well-known brands here. For a good reason too!

I don't advise opting for easily visible brands, if your budget is under Rs 3000. Well-known manufacturers are too bloated with greater operational overheads to offer decent audio fidelity in the budget to mid-end IEM \ headphone segment...

Man Emulates Magneto For The Love Of His iPod

Implants magnets into arm so gadgets will cling onto him - no strings attached!

Man Emulates Magneto For The Love Of His iPod

If Magneto from X-Men possesses the ability to attract metal, Dave Hurban can do the same, but just with his iPod nano. We must make it clear right now that Dave does not possess any superhuman powers, but he has acquired the ability to attract magnetic materials, thanks to four magnetic implants in his arm. He calls this implanting technique as iDermal, indicating that magnets are placed below the skin. He has posted videos in which he shows an iPod nano stuck to his wrist just like a watch, but without any strap...

XAGE Launches Dual-SIM M738 For Rs 3000


Features a 2.8" touchscreen, 2 MP camera, and GPRS.



XAGE Launches Dual-SIM M738 For Rs 3000


XAGE has launched a new handset, the M738. This dual-SIM (GSM) phone caters to the low-end market segment and features a touch interface.



The M738 has a 2.8" display that comes with pixel dimensions of 320x240 in all probability. It has a primary as well as front camera, both with a 2 MP sensor. Other features include microSD card slot, music player, FM radio, Bluetooth, GPRS, USB port, and a 1100 mAh battery.

 Xage claims that the handset is capable of handling 720p MP4 videos. It also comes pre-installed with a few social networking apps.

Download: Firefox Beta (Android)

Offers a better UI and Flash support for compatible devices.

Download: Firefox Beta (Android)

Firefox is out with a new beta browser for Android handsets. It works with devices running Android 2.1 (Eclair) and above, and promises a faster start-up and page load time. The browser sports a revamped UI, called the Awesome Screen with the start page loading with Top Sites, by default. Currently in the testing stage, it offers Flash support and a lot of plugins. Having said that, Flash doesn’t work with Tegra 2 devices that run on Gingerbread, and the new version doesn't offer support to tablets, so currently, its only for smartphones. Apart from a new panning/zooming architecture for better touch-based response, it also lets you increase font size to read text better...

Summer 2012 Buyer's Guide: Laptops

From frugal netbooks to gaming laptops, find them all in this decision-maker.

Summer 2012 Buyer's Guide: Laptops

The holiday season provides with a good excuse to go gadget-hunting. A great majority of people these days, are rather keen on switching over from desktops to laptops. Those who care less about their wallets, and even lesser about getting any real work done seem to prefer the emerging tablet segment. If you belong to the latter category, read the Summer 2012 Buyer's Guide for tablets. However, you are at the right place, if you're in the market for a laptop. Hop aboard as we help you make an informed buying decision...

Simmtronics Launches Five LED Monitors, Prices Start From Rs 6000

Monitors boast of low power consumption, slim design, and protection against high voltages.

Simmtronics Launches Five LED Monitors, Prices Start From Rs 6000

Simmtronics has launched five different LED-backlit monitors with screen sizes of 15.6", 18.5", 19", and 21.5". Manufactured at the company's Roorkee plant, they are advertised as being completely manufactured in India. The monitors are said to sport a slim design. Along with low power consumption, they claim to have built-in automatic protection against higher voltages.

With a wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9, the two 21.5" monitors have pixel dimensions of 1920 x 1080, the 19" has 1440x900, while the other two lower priced models with 18.5" and 15.5" screens come with pixel dimensions of 1360 x 768...

Nokia Reveals Dual-SIM 110 And 112, Will Cost Around Rs 2600


Both Series 40 handsets are expected to launch in the next few months.



Nokia Reveals Dual-SIM 110 And 112; Will Cost Around Rs 2600


Keeping up with its The Next Billion strategy, Nokia has unveiled two new dual-SIM (GSM) handsets, the 110 and 112. Both these handsets are based on the Series 40 platform, and will cater to low-end market segment.



The Nokia 110 and 112 feature a bar design and have 1.8" screens. Apart from that, they have an-external SIM slot, VGA camera, Bluetooth, 3.5 mm jack, EDGE connectivity, FM radio, and microSD card slot. The 112 packs in a 1400 mAh battery, while the 110 comes with a 1020 mAh pack...

Facebook Mobile Makes Images 3x Larger

Design update for News Feed comes to iOS and Android for now, no news about other platforms.

Facebook Mobile Makes Images 3x Larger

Taking a cue from Instagram, Facebook has decided to increase the size of images appearing on users' news feeds when accessed through a mobile phone. Visible on both smart as well as feature phones, images with now appear three times larger. All posts appearing on News Feeds will "fill your mobile screen from edge to edge".

The new design updates has been made available for the iOS and Android apps, along with the Facebook Mobile site. While it would be easier for users to check out images without actually clicking on them, irrespective of their phones screen size, the announcement post seems to have drawn mixed response...

Mirrors Go High-Tech With Android!

Japanese firm Seraku introduces touch-friendly mirror; does nothing to make you look good, though.

Seraku Puts Android Behind A Mirror


The Android platform is being used on a wide range of devices, right from cellphones to TV sets. This time around, the Japs have loaded Google's OS inside a mirror.



This unusual product has been developed by a company named Seraku, and is called the Smart Wash Basin. According to the manufacturer, this product can display weather details, news, and also allows you to check your weight through a connected weighing scale. As you would have already guessed, the mirror here is actually an LCD display with an embedded Android tablet, covered by a semi-transparent piece of reflective glass...

Twitter Will Now Send Tweets And Stories To Your Inbox

New email digest service will be rolled out over the next few weeks.

Twitter Will Now Send Tweets And Stories To Your Inbox

There are many doubts about the accuracy of news breaking on social networking websites. Considering that many people use microblogging service such as Twitter to stay connected to the world, adding the social news aggregator tool Summify to its armour was a smart move. Apart from the new set of features coming up on the website, Twitter has also started a weekly email digest that will be sent to user's inbox. Through this, users will get access to the most relevant tweets and stories shared by their friends.

Sporting a design similar to the recently included Discover tab on the microblog, you can read through a brief description...

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