Wireless Charging Furniture Launches!

Ikea Launches wireless charging furniture!

What is wireless charging? Wireless Charging is essentially the transmission of an electrical current from a power source to a receiving device without the use of a physical connection.  The electrical current is then used to charge or re-charge the battery of the receiving device. In this circumstance the receiving device can be anything from a smartphone or wearable, to a large industrial forklift.!

Ikea has unveiled a range of furniture fitted with wireless charging spots for mobile devices.The Home Smart range will initially include lamps, bedside tables and a coffee table as well as individual charging pads for any surface.

Ikea has used the wireless charging standard QI, which is also supported by Samsung in its latest handset, the S6.Environmental group Friends of the Earth urged caution over the recyclability of such products.

The Swedish furniture firm will sell charging covers for incompatible iPhone and Samsung models.There are currently more than 80 QI-compatible handsets and 15 QI-enabled cars on the market according to QI's backers the Wireless Power Consortium, an industry body whose members includes Belkin, Motorola, Panasonic and Sony.

Ikea said in a statement that its wireless charging products are "easy to fraction at end of life"

However, the range will go on sale in North America and the UK next month!

The charging spot is part of the table

Benefits of wireless chargers

• Greater convenience and ubiquity for charging of everyday devices
• Reduce cost associated with maintaining mechanical connectors
• Safe powering or charging devices that need to remain sterile or hermetically sealed (waterproof)
• Prevent corrosion due to elements such as oxygen and water
• Eliminate sparks and debris associated with wired contacts

This coming Frinday (17 Oct 2014) Samsung Galaxy Note 4,launched here in Malaysia!



Image from Lowyat.com

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 fans, you’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived.

This coming Friday,17 Oct 2014, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has just been launched here in Malaysia for a retail price of RM2,499. But, as a consumer launch program, the company will be hosting a 3-days tour for the Galaxy Note 4 across five states in Malaysia.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 retails at RM2,499 and apart from  Samsung Experience Stores and Samsung Authorised dealers, you can get it with a telco subsidy from all major telco players in Malaysia including Celcom, Maxis, U Mobile and DiGi.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 was announced just last month at Samsung Unpacked Episode 2. It’s the latest phablet from the Korean company that features all the latest and greatest hardware. It has a large 5.7″ Quad HD Super AMOLED display, a 16MP rear camera with Smart OIS, 3.7MP front camera, 3220mAh battery with fast charging, and of course, is equipped with the S Pen and a suite of apps catered for Samsung’s very own stylus.
 
Please view Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Full Demo and Hands On here!

Sony Malaysia launches new wireless headphone on end of OCT 2014!

Sony MDR-XB950BT

Recently Sony Malaysai has announced three new model of wireless headphones,which are named Sony MDR-XB950BT, Sony MDR-ZX550BN and the Sony MDR-AS800BT.Three model will be available by the end of October

Its' designed for music lovers and sports enthusiast, all three wireless Bluetooth headphones that also come equipped with NFC capability and built-in microphones.

The MDR-XB950BT Bluetooth offers wireless freedom, nestle comfort, and unmistakable bass response, adding up to an unforgettable audio experience. The 40mm driver units with the Electro Bass Booster function will add punch and accentuates lows to club-like levels to one's favorite tracks.  Connect via Bluetooth with NFC and let music loose for up to 20 hours anytime anywhere. When battery has run out, connect with the included headphone cable for wired headphone use.
Suggested retail price of RM650 at Sony stores

While, the MDR-ZX550BN Bluetooth Noise Canceling Headset features built-in noise canceling and convenient audio streaming for the best valued audio experience. The Noise Canceling function reduces 90% of ambient noise and boasts long lasting battery life. The headphone's swivel design folds away neatly for space-saving storage while you're on the go.
Suggested retail price of RM449 at Sony stores

MDR-AS800BT Bluetooth

At last but not least, the Sony MDR-AS800BT wireless sports Bluetooth in-ear headphones is geared towards sports-oriented users. Besides that, the in-ear headphones conform to the IPX4 standard which means it is able to withstand water splashes but unfortunately, these in-ear headphones were not built for swimming.The headphones can be worn conventionally or over the ear, and also comes with three interchangeable Arc Supporters of different sizes that are designed to fit a variety of ear curves.
Suggested retail price of RM499 at Sony stores

Sources from:Lowyat & Sony

Google Maps launches Street View in Malaysia!

Google has updated its Google Maps in Malaysia by publishing Street View imagery of the country for locals.
Through the new Google Maps, the public is able to search for local destinations and where available, access Street View imagery from the imagery carousel that sits at the bottom of the screen. Google has published imagery of approximately 90% of the scenery found along peninsular Malaysia’s public roads, including major highways and tolled roads, state roads, urban centres and neighbourhoods.

“Malaysia is a diverse and constantly growing country, and by providing users and businesses with more useful map information, Street View can also help create lasting economic impact. We are pleased to be able to share these new panoramic imagery of Malaysia on Google Maps and we hope people around the world will find them useful and enjoyable too,” Sajith Sivanandan, managing director, Google Malaysia said.

Google plans continue to drive and trek across the country, with the objective of capturing updated imagery across Malaysia regularly over the coming years.

“By bringing Street View to Malaysia, Google hopes to provide Malaysians with more relevant and useful online map services and more ways of exploring both favorite and unfamiliar local spots, while also helping foster the country’s economic development through better maps,” it said in a statement.
From marketing-interactive.com

What is Google Street View?
Google Street View is a technology featured in Google Maps and Google Earth that provides panoramic views from positions along many streets in the world. It was launched in 2007 in several cities in the United States, and has since expanded to include cities and rural areas worldwide. Streets with Street View imagery available are shown as blue lines on Google Maps.
Google Street View displays panoramas of stitched images. Most photography is done by car, but some is done by trekker or tricycle.

How its start?
When first started Street View as an experimental project, packed several computers into the back of an SUV, stuck cameras, lasers, and a GPS device on top, and drove around collecting the first imagery.

Its come a long way since initial U.S. launch in 2007; today its has expanded 360-degree panoramic views to include locations on all seven continents.

~Click here to have a look!~

Windows 10 has unveiled!



Image from Lowyat



Microsoft has unveiled the latest iteration of the Windows operating system. Oddly, it has chosen to break the sequence and named it Windows 10, instead of the Windows 9 moniker everyone had been expecting.

 

The comparisons of Windows 8 vs Windows 10

Break from the ‘one-size-fits-all’ concept

Windows 10 will run on a broad set of devices – from the Internet of Things, to servers in enterprise datacenters worldwide. Some of these devices include handhelds, others are ten feet away. Windows 10 can also run on devices controlled by styluses, mice and keyboards and gestures – and some devices can switch between input types.

However, unlike Windows 8, Microsoft has announced a tailored experience for each device running Windows 10. So you won’t have the same UI controlling each device.

 

The Start menu

The familiar Start menu is back, which will make it much easier to navigate particularly for those who are accustomed to using older Windows platforms for desktops. It also brings with it a new customizable space for your apps and Live Tiles. Live Tiles work as shortcuts to your apps as well as provide notifications in real time.

 

No Metro interface

Windows 10 no more displays large tiles on the homescreen. Just like older versions of Windows, you can arrange items on your homescreen and add your favourite picture on the background. You can still switch to a tablet mode to use your touchscreen PC without a mouse and keyboard.

 

Apps open in windows

Unlike Windows 8, which displayed apps without menus overlapping the windows, apps from the Windows Store now open in the same format as desktop apps do. They can be resized and moved around, and have title bars at the top allowing for maximize, minimize, and close with a click. You can also resize the Start menu now.

 

Snap enhancements

You can now have four apps snapped on the same screen with a new quadrant layout. Windows will also show other apps and programs running for additional snapping and even make smart suggestions on filling available screen space with other open apps.

 

New multitasking options

There’s a new task-view button on the taskbar for quick switching between open files and quick access to any desktops you create. Similarly you can now create multiple desktops for different purposes and switch between these desktops easily or pick up where you left off on each desktop. Even the Alt+Tab combination now works in Windows 10 for switching between windows.

 

Why is called Windows 10,instead of Windows 9?

The real reason however is slightly more technical, and involves the way code has been written for 3rd party programs running on the Windows platform.Over the years, a lot of code has been written to identify two particular versions of Windows, Windows 95 and Windows 98 by using only the starting string.

 

Unfortunately, this meant that calling the new Windows, Windows 9 would make all the applications still running on this piece of code see Windows 9 as either Windows 95 or Windows 98, not Windows 9. A quick check on searchcode.com reveals that there are over 4000 pieces of code which use this reference, and these are only those codes which are released to the public domain. There might be thousands more on commercial applications that use similar shortcuts to identify Windows 95 and Windows 98 machines that will stop working on Windows 9 if Microsoft went with that name.

Source from:Lowyat & tech.firstpost.com

 

New design, new concept & new idea Smartphone!

  

Google's Project Ara Smartphone will be launching in early 2015

Paul Eremenko recently announced interesting news on Project Ara. The most significant concerns its market launch in early 2015.
And the first fully operational prototype of the device will be shown at the second Project Ara developers conference in December.

Project Ara is the codename for an initiative by Google that aims to develop a free, open hardware platform for creating highly modular smartphones. The platform will include a structural frame that holds smartphone modules of the owner's choice, such as a display, keyboard or an extra battery. It would allow users to swap out malfunctioning modules or upgrade individual modules as innovations emerge, providing longer lifetime cycles for the handset, and potentially reducing electronic waste.

The project was originally headed by the Advanced Technologies and Projects team within Motorola Mobility while it was a subsidiary of Google. Although Google had sold Motorola to Lenovo, it is retaining the project team who will work under the direction of the Android division.

Features:
*Its build using modules inserted into metal endoskeletal frames
*Its frame will be the only component in an Ara phone made by Google.Frames have slots on the front for the display and other modules.
*Its provide common smartphone features such as cameras and speakers, but can also provide more specialized features, such as medical devices, receipt printers, laser pointers, pico projectors, night vision sensors, or game controller buttons.
*Each slot on the frame will accept any module of the correct size. *The front slots are of various heights and take up the whole width of the frame.
*The rear slots come in standard sizes of 1x1, 1x2 and 2x2. *Modules can be hot-swapped without turning the phone off.
*The frame also includes a small backup battery so the main battery can be swapped.
*Modules are secured with electropermanent magnets. The enclosures of the modules are 3D-printed, so customers can design their own individual enclosures and replace them as they wish.

Luckily modules will be available both at an official Google store and at third-party stores. Ara phones will only accept official modules by default, but users can change a software setting to enable unofficial modules. This is similar to how Android handles app installations.
Sources from:phonebloks

The truck of tommoroow!!Autonomous!!

Mercedes-Benz Future Truck

Mercedes-Benz presents the "Future Truck 2025" as the world's first autonomously driving truck.
Its engine develops 330 kW (449 hp) and a maximum torque of 2200 newton metres. Power is transferred by the fully automated 12-speed Mercedes PowerShift 3 transmission, which is standard equipment.

Hard to believe?A truck drives along a motorway all by itself, at a speed of 80 km/h, communicating with its surroundings and ensuring more safety on the roads. It is based on intelligent networking of all the safety systems already available, plus cameras, radar sensors and vehicle-to-vehicle communication.

Benefit:
*saves its operator money
*relieves its driver of stress
*fatigue in monotonous traffic situations.

Despite increasing traffic density, investment in the infrastructure is in decline. Thus, are increasing cost pressure on transport operators and the already acute shortage of drivers. But, its has  an answer to all this ,safer,more efficinet,highly network and autonomous
Sources from:daimler