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

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

Samsung will launching new Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to 140 countries,Malaysia will definitely be part of the list by end of Oct 2014

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 unveiled in Korea coming this Friday

Samsung has just announced that they will be launching the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 in Korea this Friday, 26 September 2014.And will be launching to 140 countries by the end of October.

Galaxy Note 4 is the fourth generation of the innovative Galaxy Note series with Samsung’s S Pen technology, which offers better interaction with the device and has established the ground for mobile devices with larger screens.

The Galaxy Note 4 has a large 5.7” Quad HD Super AMOLED display, which the company claims to offer up to 20% more colors in the RGB range. It is powered by either a 2.7GHz quad-core processor, or a 1.9GHz + 1.3GHz octa-core processor from the company. Both variants will have 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage that is expandable up to 64GB via its microSD slot.

Galaxy Note 4 is also provide a 16 megapixel rear-facing camera featuring a Smart Optical Image Stabilizer that counter-balances camera shake and automatically extends exposure time in dark settings. And, a 3.7 megapixel front-facing camera with f1.9 offers a default 90 degree shooting angle and up to 120 degree wide angle so users can take the best ‘wide selfies’ or ‘wefie’ with more friends or family.

The Galaxy Note 4, will be available in "Charcoal Black," "Frost White," "Bronze Gold,” and “Blossom Pink”! More color to let you choose..Thus, stay tuned for launching of New Samsung Galaxy Note 4!

Source from:global.samsungtomorrow.com & lowyat

Nowadays user made payment through Smart watch!

Source from Stuff

New Samsung smartwatch to have fingerprint scanner

According to a report from Samsung's home country of South Korea,recently Samsung Electronics is trying to add simple payment functions to its smart watches.Its, together with global financial transaction service PayPal,is preparing to install the mobile payment function using a biometric identification sensor which is fingerprint verification into its third-generation smart watch.And to be released next year.

This system provides users with promotional information of stores nearby which based on the current location of users.And users can choose products before actually entering the stores and make payments upon the receipt of the purchased products.And the transcation information and account balances can also be checked through text messages.

Image from Apple store

Obviously its smart watch are analyzed to compete against Apple iWatch,which is Apple's first wearable gadget.It's simplified apps and Siri to our wrists, eliminating the all-too-common need to take out our devices to constantly check notifications.

Apple is using One touch to pay with Touch ID,To pay, just hold your iPhone near the contactless reader with your finger on Touch ID. You don’t even have to look at the screen to know your payment information was successfully sent. A subtle vibration and beep lets you know.

While, users can pay with Apple Watch just ouble-click the button next to the Digital Crown and hold the face of your Apple Watch near the contactless reader. A gentle pulse and beep confirm that your payment information was sent.The Apple iWatch will comming early 2015

On the other hand,Samsung Electronics might reveal a simple payments-enabled smart watch at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015, the world’s biggest mobile exhibition to be held early next year!

Saurce from Stuff and businesskorea.co.kr

New Features of iOS8!

Apple store

The Best new Features of iOS8

Apple described that iOS8 as the foundation of iPhone,iPad and iPod touch.Indeed, iOS 8 is Apple's biggest release since the launch of the App Store.Believe that,user would spend a weeks trying to discover the new features after completing the download.However,not all the updated are useful to the user.

*Important functions become more accessible
The Control Center brought together connectivity toggles, playback controls and screen brightness into one place with a swipe, while the Notification Center showed you the latest notifications from apps, emails, calendar updates and phone contacts by swiping down from the top of the screen.Thus,user no longer had to dig too deep inside menus to turn the Bluetooth on or reduce the screen's brightness.

*Messaging
User can send voice clips other than photos and text.But voice clips can only be sent through iMessages.And,now its has  predictive text, which does a great job at helping you complete the words you are about to type. But you can also disable the suggestions while you are using the keyboard.

*Camera
The iOS 8 camera is also a wonder to behold with its new fine-tuning options. Users can now adjust the exposure, brightness, contrast, shadows, etc. They can search for photos within albums and use the new Time-lapse mode.

Users can now take a series of selfies since the front-facing camera now has a burst mode. It also has a timer so that users have enough time to make their desired facial expressions before taking the shot or shots
Sources from: christiantimes.com

Overall iOS8:Better keyboard, widgets, improved Notification center allows user to act upon these alerts as they are received, voice dictation

New iPads coming soon...Stay Tuned!

Apple’s got new iPads that might be coming real soon...

According to the DailyDot said that, after announcing two new iPhones and teasing the Apple Watch, Apple to unveil new iPads, and release OS X Yosemite which is next version of its Mac operating system, on 21 OCT 2014!

So what can we expect from the Apple iPad this time around? 
According to Bloomberg, Apple is slated to launch a 12.9in iPad in the early part of 2015, with the expanded screen more than three inches larger than the current 9.7in iPad Air display (the iPad mini is 7.9in).

The publication’s sources claim that suppliers are gearing up to start production before the first quarter of 2015 rolls around, and that Apple has been working with suppliers for more than a year to devise a larger tablet option.

Naturally, the larger iPad would be a rival to Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3, the 12in tablet that purports to be a real laptop replacement - and which has been going after the MacBook Air in recent commercials. And found the Surface Pro 3 to be a rather excellent device, as our five-star review details.

Bloomberg’s report also mentioned that production for the iPad Air’s successor - details of which have leaked in recent months - is already underway, with a new iPad mini about to follow it onto the assembly line. Both are due out this holiday season.
Source from: Bloomberg's 

Consumer-friendly Oculus Rift Rumored For Summer 2015 Release!

Image source: Ubergizmo.

Rumor:consumer-friendly Oculus Rift will be launching coming Summer 2015 

Do you heard before Oculus Rift? is a new virtual reality headset that lets players strp inside their favorite games and virtual worls.

It's low latency 360° head tracking
The Rift uses custom tracking technology to provide ultra-low latency 360° head tracking, allowing you to seamlessly look around the virtual world just as you would in real life. Every subtle movement of your head is tracked in real time creating a natural and intuitive experience.

Stereoscopic 3D view
The Oculus Rift creates a stereoscopic 3D view with excellent depth, scale, and parallax. Unlike 3D on a television or in a movie, this is achieved by presenting unique and parallel images for each eye. This is the same way your eyes perceive images in the real world, creating a much more natural and comfortable experience.

Wearable & affordable
The Oculus Rift delivers a high-end virtual reality experience at an affordable price. The Rift is also designed to be as comfortable and lightweight as possible for long play sessions.

Ultra wide field of view
The Oculus Rift provides an approximately 100° field of view, stretching the virtual world beyond your peripheral vision. Your view of the game is no longer boxed in on a screen and is only limited by what your eyes can see. The combination of the wide field of view with head-tracking and stereoscopic 3D creates an immersive virtual reality experience.
sauce from oculusvr.com

Now according to a report from TechRadar,they claim that the consumer version Oculus Rift could be released as a public beta by the Summer of 2015.However,The Oculus Rift at the moment is still in its developer kit phase, meaning that it isn’t quite ready for the masses yet as presumably the company still has a lot of work left to do and a lot of cleaning up as well in terms of its design.
source by Ubergizmo via TechRadar

And,there's no official launche price at the moment,but speculations are suggesting that the Oculus Rift could be price anywhere between US$200 (approx. RM640) and US$400 (approx. RM1,280).Sauce by hardwarezone.com

World's best selfie smartphone has launched!

 

Well, here’s one from Sony Mobile that can satisfy all your selfie needs – the Sony Xperia C3. Announced about 2 months ago, the mid-range Xperia C3 is finally available here in Malaysia for RM999.

The “world’s best selfie smartphone”, or a PROselfie smartphone according to Sony, Why said so?

It has wide-angle front camera for PROselfies
*A 5 MP front camera that’s perfect for selfies
The Xperia C3 is a Quad-core Android phone with a 5 MP front camera with soft LED flash and a 25 mm wide-angle lens, designed specifically for selfies.

*Unique soft LED flash
The Xperia C3 boasts an LED flash that will create perfect shots whether you take them in daylight or at night. The flash casts a soft even light across the whole image, capturing every detail with crystal clear precision.

*Superior Auto for the front camera
Introducing the first Xperia smartphone with Superior Auto for the front camera. Whether you have a strong backlight or want to capture a beautiful night scene, all your selfie portraits will look professional with Superior Auto mode.

*The picture with a 25 mm wide view
The 5 MP front camera also features a 25 mm wide-angle lens with an 80 degree field of view. So you’ll fit in even more of the view, and even more friends in the shot.Show picture as below:

*And its camera apps to make your selfies shine, such as you can get a beauty treatment with Portrait retouch.And let your imagination run wild with augmented reality

Beside that, it's powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.2GHz quad-core processor and Adreno 305 GPU, the Xperia C3 also packs 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, while the microSD card slot supports up to 32GB cards.This processor gives you maximum performance and speed without draining your battery.The processor is asynchronous, which means each core is powered up and down independently. So you get the precise amount of power when you need it, without wasting power when you don’t.

Also important to note is the fact that the Xperia C3 will run Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box, and is an LTE-enabled device. It is also a dual-SIM smartphone, which is perfect for its first market that it will be available in – China. Other international markets will follow, with Sony pegging a global rollout in August this year. The Xperia C3 will be available in Black, White and Mint.




The features is:
Weight: 150g
Dimensions:15x78.5x7.6mm
Display:5.5" HD(1280x720)
On the inside:Google Android 4.4(KitKat),Snapdragon 1.2GHz Qualcomm Quad-core
Camera: 5MP front facing camera (720p),8 MP camera with auto focus
Battery: 2500 mAh, up to 24hours.

Why iPhone6 or iPhone6 Plus?

iPhone6 & iPhone6 Plus: Officially unveils!

The iPhone 6 is finally here.There are two models,which are iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus





Image courtesy of Apple

Its has bigger display

The iPhone 6 is 4.7 inches diagonally and 6.9 mm wide. The iPhone 6 Plus is 5.5 inches diagonally and a bit thicker at 7.1 mm.It has a bigger screen compare with iPhone 5s & iPhone 5c.
Thus,the iPhone 6 has a 4.7-inch LED back-lit display with a 1334 x 750 resolution - it's Apple's new "Retina HD" offering. That means you get a pixel density of 326ppi - the same as the iPhone 5S.
It also pales in comparison to the iPhone 6 Plus, with a full HD, 1920 x 1080 5.5-inch screen with a 401ppi display.
And the display is ion strengthened as opposed to sapphire.It means that it's unscratchable, it's still toughened glass and should hold up well against the occasional loose change in your pocket.




Image courtesy of Apple

Its has new design iPhone6 just 6.9mm thin, making it one of the thinnest smartphones of the market.It's slightly heavier than the 5S at 129g, while the body measures 138.1mm x 67mm.The power/lock key has been moved from the top of the handset to the right hand side, making it easier to hit during one handed use. On the left hand side you get the separated volume keys below a mute toggle switch.
Thus,the overall design is rounder and smoother, borrowing from the iPad school of design.




Image courtesy of Apple

It is more powerful iPhone6 is using Apple's new A8 processor,which is 25% faster than its A7 predecessor!It is 64-bit second generation processor and a next-generation M8 motion coprocessor too, which is clever enough to not only distinguish between running and cycling, but can also track elevation, letting you know how many stairs you've climbed.And.the M8 motion coprocessor efficiently gathers data from advanced sensors and new barometer.And with increased battery life,iPhone 6 lets you do more,for longer than ever



Image courtesy of Apple

Advance of cameraThe iPhone 6 has an eight megapixel iSight camera, a 1.5µ pixel sensor and a ƒ/2.2 aperture lens,true tone flash,greater noise reduction and 2x faster autofocus,which called Focus Pixels
This means better video, and slow motion functions, too. You can even take “burst selfies,” with the iPhone 6 able to take up to 10 photos per second.
The rear camera can shoot 1080p video,and sio-mo video mode has been boosted to give you the option to record in either 120fps or 240fps
While the the front facing face time camera has also been improve,it's actually a face time HD camera now,with a f/2.2 aperture and new sensor which allows in up to 81% more light.There also HDR face time video support to ensure perfecttly lit!

Apple has finally take the drape off its latest smartphone, the iPhone 6 andiPhone 6 Plus. These two devices will be hitting selected markets starting from 19 September 2014, where are
United States,France,Hong Kong,Canada,Germany,Singapore,United Lingdom,Australia and Japan