ELECTRONICS
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ELECTRONICS 
March 27, 2016 Playstation VR vs Oculus Rift vs HTC Vive: What’s the Difference?
At the Game Developers Conference 2016 (GDC 2016) Sony finally revealed an October 2016 launch date for the Playstation VR, and also the launch price, of $399, or roughly Rs. 27,000, for the headset. Of course, you also need a Playstation 4 console, which costs the same, and Move controllers and Sony’s camera accessory, so […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 27, 2016 The Next Big Thing in Phones May Not Be a Phone
Nearly a decade after the iPhone broke the mould for mobile phones the question being asked is whether the evolution of the smartphone has finally come to an end, as even Apple now treats older, smaller 4-inch screens as something new. Industry experts believe innovation in smartphones is giving way to phone functions popping up […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 27, 2016 A Beginner’s Guide to Finally Buying a Virtual Reality Headset
It’s finally happening: After years of promises about virtual reality for the everyday person, this year will actually bring shoppers a variety of options. In truth, there are probably a lot of people who have no interest in these headsets – which is totally understandable with a new technology. But if you are interested in […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 27, 2016 Startup ‘Fove’ Makes Virtual Reality Intuitive With Eye-Tracking
No more fiddling with remote-controller buttons or a mouse. Just look. San Francisco-based startup Fove has developed eye-tracking for virtual reality – that kernel of technology many feel is key for the illusion of becoming immersed in a setting. Glance, and a video-game character talks back. Or use a death stare to shoot down virtual […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 27, 2016 How to Experience Virtual Reality Without an Expensive Headset
Hollywood studios, news outlets and consumer brands are all dabbling with virtual reality. Many everyday folks will soon join them using 360-degree cameras coming soon from Samsung and LG. But headsets to view VR video can cost more than $1,000 once you include a high-end personal computer with fast-enough graphics. And while smartphone makers are […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 27, 2016 Swiss Watchmakers Change Tack to Embrace Smartwatches
Swiss watchmakers, who once dismissed smartwatches as short-lived gadgets, are now racing to grab a share of a fast-growing market via technology partnerships and stepping up investments. Shipments of smartwatches overtook traditional watches in the final quarter of 2015, according to Futuresource Consulting. While their rapid rise has so far had little impact on Swiss […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 26, 2016 Apple to Launch 13-Inch, 15-Inch MacBook Models This Year: Report
Apple may have plans to refresh its MacBook lineup as soon as the second quarter of this year (April-June). According to a new report, the Cupertino-based company plans to launch new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook models. According to a report on DigiTimes, the supposed forthcoming 13-inch MacBook and 15-inch MacBook will offer a similar design […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 26, 2016 This Gadget Can Turn Your Phone Into a 3D Printer
A US-based company claims to have created a portable device that lets users create 3D prints by using the light from their smartphone screen. The gadget called OLO is designed to be simple, consisting of three plastic pieces, one chip, and one motor, all operated by four AA batteries. It measures 720x1150x1480mm and weighs 780 […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 26, 2016 Electric vehicles for all by 2030: Piyush Goyal
Photo: AFP New Delhi: Come 2030, and every car user in the country could have an electric vehicle. That’s the goal that the government is working towards, said minister for power, coal, new and renewable energy Piyush Goyal. Under the plan, the vehicles will be given without an upfront payment and will be paid for […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 23, 2016 Phishing emails: IT dept sends over 100 fraud links to cyber
Taking note of the spate of phishing and cheat refund emails landing in inboxes of taxpayers, the Income Taxdepartment has referred over 100 such instances to the country’s premier cyber security agency to block thesehackers lurking in the e-world. The department is particularly worried after taxpayersrecently brought to its notice certain emails which have very […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 22, 2016 Check Out Massive Discounts on Laptops, Speakers, Printers, and More
This week we have the Lenovo ThinkPad, a curved screen LED monitor from Samsung, wireless headphones by Sony and a lot more at great discounts. 1. Lenovo X250 ThinkPad In the market for a solid Windows laptop? The Lenovo X250 ThinkPad is available with a decent cashback offer on Paytm. You can grab the laptop […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 22, 2016 Japan’s 3D Printers Shape Dreams
It’s well known that 3D printers can use data to manufacture a variety of three-dimensional objects. The technology has attracted attention for being able to create nearly anything and is being increasingly applied to industry, as well as research and development. Recently, however, it seems that even company employees and housewives are utilizing 3D printers […]
