Wednesday, 27 December 2017

Samsung Galaxy S9 Series Mass Production to Start in January: Report

Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are Samsung's upcoming flagship smartphones. They are expected to be launched in February this year. A new report suggests that Samsung has begun ordering components for the Galaxy S9 series, and mass production will start in January 2018. The report also mentions that a dual camera setup will be reserved for the Galaxy S9+, corroborating previous reports.

As we mentioned, a report from ETNews on Tuesday cites industry insiders to claim Samsung has already begun procuring components for the upcoming Galaxy S9 duo. Samsung will reportedly adopt the new SLP (Substance Like PCB) circuit boards to make room for bigger batteries and other parts.

SLP is a next-generation motherboard technology that allows for chips to be stacked together resulting in more space for other components. Apple recently employed a similar technology in its iPhone X, freeing up space for the new L-shaped battery that offers a bigger capacity. The SLP circuit boards will connect major smartphone parts like flash memory, application processor, and DRAM.

Friday, 22 December 2017

Jio v Airtel v Vodafone v Idea: 1GB 4G Data Per Day Plans Compared

Ever since Reliance Jio jumped into the Indian telecom scene, a price war has raged among major telecom operators to offer the most affordable prepaid packs and postpaid plans. Customers are, in turn, taking advantage of the cheapest mobile data and call rates in the world.

With the availability of 4G in India touching new highs this year, users are consuming massive amounts of data and operators are pandering to the needs with tariffs that offer high daily limits for data. We look at all the prepaid packs and postpaid plans that offer 1GB of 4G data per day. For the purposes of simplicity, we're excluding all packs and plans that offer more than 1GB data per day per month.

Wednesday, 20 December 2017

Nokia 9 leaked again, specs revealed through FCC website in the US

okia 9 is expected to launch soon, possibly even in January, and its details are now leaking online. In the latest leak, which comes from the FCC in the US, there are details that hint the Nokia 9 will be a bezel-less phone with a dual camera and a 5.5-inch screen. Although, there is nothing official about these details, the fact that they appeared on the website of FCC, which is a regulatory body in the US, means they are accurate.

A few days ago, the Nokia 9 had received 3C certification in China. These certifications as well as permission from FCC is sought for mobile phones usually just weeks ahead of their launch so chances are that the Nokia 9, which is going to a high-end from HMD Global that makes Nokia phones, may launch as early as this January.

Tuesday, 19 December 2017

Apple Slows Down Old iPhones With Weak Batteries, Geekbench Data Suggests

Apple Slows Down Old iPhones With Weak Batteries, Geekbench Data Suggests

Apple has allegedly made changes to iOS that deliberately scale down the performance of older iPhone models as their batteries degrade beyond a certain point, according to findings by smartphone performance testing firm Geekbench. In a blog post, the company says that its analysis of the scores of iPhone 6s devices running iOS 10.2.1 as opposed to iOS 10.2 show that there are now multiple points where scores cluster, below the single average point that was previously observed, and is typical of multiple tests running on the same device.

This change, as a result of a seemingly minor software update, suggests that the company has knowingly reduced the performance of some devices. The effect is even more pronounced with iOS 11.2. A similar analysis of iPhone 7 scores shows a typical concentration of scores at one level up until the release of iOS 11.2, when the same pattern of several clusters at lower levels emerges. 


InFocus Vision 3 quick review: A bezel-less phone for the masses

he Infocus Vision 3 is not lacking in ambition in any way. It brings with it a dual camera setup, minimal bezels up front and a massive 4,000mAh battery - all for just Rs 6,999. With an 82.4 per cent screen to body ratio, the Vision 3 usurps the Micromax Canvas Infinity as the cheapest smartphone with an 'almost' bezel-less design.

Bezels are going the way of the Dodo these days and every manufacturer has either released or is in the process of releasing a so-called 'bezel-less smartphone'. With the Vision 3 , InFocus has finally joined the party and brought the bezel-less mania to an entirely new (read affordable) price point. Does the new kid on the block have what it takes to steal budget buyers away from Xiaomi's tried and tested options? Let's try to find out in our quick review:

Nanoparticles may help detect cancer early, are better than MRI detection

Using light-emitting nanoparticles, scientists, including those of Indian-origin, have developed a highly effective method to detect tiny tumours and track their spread, potentially leading to earlier cancer detection. The study, published in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering, showed that the new method is better than magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and other cancer surveillance technologies.

InFocus Vision 3 quick review: A bezel-less phone for the masses

Bezels are going the way of the Dodo these days and every manufacturer has either released or is in the process of releasing a so-called 'bezel-less smartphone'. With the Vision 3 , InFocus has finally joined the party and brought the bezel-less mania to an entirely new (read affordable) price point. Does the new kid on the block have what it takes to steal budget buyers away from Xiaomi's tried and tested options? Let's try to find out in our quick review: Design wise, the Vision 3 is nothing fancy. In fact, if not for the minimal bezels up front, the Vision 3 would just blend in with every other metal-clad smartphone out there. The all-metal back is too slippery and attracts a lot of fingerprints. The perforations for the single speaker, located on the back panel, look outdated and a bit clunky.

Monday, 18 December 2017

AMAZON ECHO SPOT REVIEW: AN ALMOST-PERFECT SMART ALARM CLOCK

Alarm clocks haven't exactly been popular for a long time. Most people just use their phone as an alarm clock, since it's often found charging overnight next to their bed. But studies have shown that using a smartphone right up until we go to sleep and looking at it first thing when we wake up is perhaps not a healthy lifestyle. A smart alarm clock provides a way to get your phone out of your bedroom, yet still maintain useful things like weather reports, smart home device control, and of course, telling the time, without including distractions like email, social media apps, or a web browser. The $129.99 Echo Spot is taking another run at this problem, and it's the most promising attempt since, well, ever. The best way to put the Spot in context with Amazon's other Echo speakers is one of those SAT analogies: the Echo Spot is to the Echo Show what the Echo Dot is to the standard Echo. It's a smaller, less expensive version of the Show with virtually all of the same capabilities. It's basically a tiny Amazon Echo with an adorable circular screen.

Thursday, 14 December 2017

Sometimes life can throw you a curve event. You may find yourself unemployed, suddenly, and then unsure of what exactly you need to do

Sometimes life can throw you a curve event. You may find yourself unemployed, suddenly, and then unsure with the items exactly in order to do

Sometimes life can throw you a curve football. You may find yourself unemployed, suddenly, and then unsure products exactly you want to do

Sometimes life can throw you a curve baseball. You may find yourself unemployed, suddenly, and then unsure of the things exactly you need to do

The iMac Pro is a beast, but it's not for everybody

Apple originally announced the iMac Pro back in June, so if you're in the market for a computer like this, you likely already know most of what I'm about to tell you. The dearth of extremely high-powered Macs since the "trash can" Mac Pro has raised the stakes and the interest level among pros for this machine. So people are paying attention and probably are already speccing out their dream machine even as you read this.

But for the sake of completeness, here's the deal: the iMac Pro features Intel Xeon W-class processors with 8, 10, 14, or 18 cores - though for most tasks, Apple seems to be directing people to the 10-core model because its higher frequency is often more important than simply adding cores. You can also choose between two Radeon Pro Vega graphics options.

Twitch Releases Statement In Support Of Net Neutrality

The FCC plans to vote tomorrow on a sweeping overhaul of internet regulations that would roll back protections for net neutrality. Today, Twitch became the latest of dozens of tech companies that have come out in opposition to the FCC's plans.

Twitch's parent company Amazon has already expressed its support of net neutrality, but Twitch's own statement more specifically outlines the consequences to video streaming and the streamers who make their living on the platform.

Wednesday, 13 December 2017

9 Indian Spices That Can Prevent You From Falling Sick During Winters


The winter season has finally arrived and with it comes the chilly breeze that most of us seem to enjoy but it is also a time when a lot of us tend to fall sick. With the dipping temperatures, our body takes while to adjust to the new weather and this makes us more prone to cold, flu and throat infections. A great away to shield yourself against these infections and other allergies is to fortify yourself from within by eating the right things. Here are some Indian spices that can help you prevent winter sickness and also boost your immunity. 

Spectacular Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight! How to Watch Online

If it's clear outside on Wednesday night (Dec. 13) and Thursday morning (Dec. 14) before dawn, be sure to go outdoors. One of the year's top meteor showers, the Geminids, will peak, with rates as high as one or two meteors per minute at around 10 p.m. local time. However, the show will start around 7 p.m. local time, according to the magazine Sky & Telescope.

9 Indian Spices That Can Prevent You From Falling Sick During Winters

The winter season has finally arrived and with it comes the chilly breeze that most of us seem to enjoy but it is also a time when a lot of us tend to fall sick. With the dipping temperatures, our body takes while to adjust to the new weather and this makes us more prone to cold, flu and throat infections. A great away to shield yourself against these infections and other allergies is to fortify yourself from within by eating the right things. Here are some Indian spices that can help you prevent winter sickness and also boost your immunity. 

Bitcoin: Does it really use more electricity than Ireland?

The internet has recently been awash with claims that the digital currency Bitcoin could be using more electricity than a number of developed nations. So Reality Check wants to know: how did they work it out, and is it true? Although it has been around since 2009, the digital currency, or crypto-currency, has been dominating headlines across the globe recently thanks to its soaring value.

Tuesday, 12 December 2017

How to choose the best smart speaker for you: shopper's guide

LOS ANGELES - Hey, Alexa, which of the seven Echo speakers should I buy, and what's the difference between them?

And OK Google, the new Home Mini is so affordable at $29 for the holidays. How does it stack up to the entry level Echo, Amazon's Dot?

If you're shopping for a smart speaker, here's how to decide which model and brand fits your needs and some advice on what to do once you own one.

You can also listen to a podcast version of this Talking Tech report

Smart speakers, which bring voice computing into the home, are one of the hottest categories for holiday gifts, due to their popularity and deep discounts. The entry-level speakers, the Amazon Echo Dot and Google Home Mini, both sell for $49, but are discounted to $29 right now, while the top of the line Echo currently sells for $149.

With the smart speakers, you can use your voice and the "wake" word commands "OK Google" or "Alexa," to do a host of different things. "Every morning I ask Alexa what the weather is," says Mary Neville of Chicago, one of several users we spoke to recently for the accompanying video. "And play music while I'm cooking."

Also: you can get weather reports, the morning news, recipes, play radio stations, streaming music and podcasts and control your smart home.

Monday, 11 December 2017

Thylacine DNA reveals weakness – and kinship with the kangaroo

The first full genetic blueprint of the long-extinct thylacine has revealed the animal suffered from genetic weakness well before it was isolated on Tasmania10,000 to 13,000 years ago.

An international team of researchers led by associate professor Andrew Pask from the University of Melbourne used DNA from the 106-year-old preserved remains of a juvenile thylacine or Tasmanian tiger to sequence the animal's genome, making it one of the most complete genetic blueprints for an extinct species.

Their findings, published in the journal Nature, provide new information on the biology of the unique marsupial and reveal that the population was in danger long before it came in contact with humans.

Tasmanian tigers on Australian mainland 'killed off by drought'


 
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"We've always known that the Tasmanian tiger did not have much genetic diversity, so it would be more susceptible to diseases," he said.

Tuesday, 5 December 2017

Wrong guidance: Teenagers think it is ok for them to smoke if their parents do too

Children whose parents smoke are more likely to start smoking themselves.

To understand the smoking habits of youth and their perception of smoking, the Department of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences, under the aegis of Dr. Samir Parikh, conducted a survey among adolescents.