ELECTRONICS
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ELECTRONICS 
March 22, 2016 Apple Launches USB-C to Lightning Cable, Tipping New Port for Mac Lineup
While the iPhone SE, 9.7-inch iPad Pro, and new Apple Watch bands got attention on stage at Apple’s “Let Us Loop You In” media conference, the company also quietly added two USB Type-C to Lightningcables to its online store. The cables could potentially shed some light on the company’s upcoming Maclineup. According to Apple, the […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 21, 2016 New App to Enable Mid-Air Commands on Smartphones, Smartwatches
As wearable devices grow and screens shrink, a team of Indian-origin researchers has developed a new sonar technology that allows you to interact with smarwatches by writing or gesturing on any nearby surface – a tabletop, a sheet of paper or even in mid-air. Called FingerIO, it tracks fine-grained finger movements by turning a smartphone […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 21, 2016 Apple Aims to Bolster Lineup With New iPhone
New iPhone and iPad models likely to be unveiled Monday are aimed at helping Apple keep momentum in the fast-evolving mobile device market. The media gathering at the company’s intimate Town Hall auditorium in Silicon Valley will also give Apple a chance to restate its case for fighting a US government demand that it break […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 21, 2016 Get ready for the new iPad
Rumor has it that Apple is about to introduce a successor to the iPad Air 2 at next week’s press conference. According to 9to5mac’s Mark Gurman, the device could move away from the $499 entry-level price. Next week’s 9.7-inch iPad could start at $599 with 32GB of storage. There are a few reasons why Apple […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 19, 2016 Apple Launches Repair Program for Late 2013 Mac Pro Due to GPU Issue: Report
Apple has reportedly quietly launched a new Repair Extension Program for (Late 2013) Mac Pro models to cover an issue being faced by users. As part of the program, the Cupertino-based company is addressing the video issues on the aforementioned lineup, caused by faulty graphics cards. Apple this week sent out details to its authorised […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 19, 2016 Intel Officially Kills Overclocking of Locked CPUs With Microcode Update
Intel has officially pulled the plug on third-party motherboard BIOS tweaks which, for a brief time, allowed people to circumvent the multiplier locks on its less expensive CPUs. Intel has reserved overclocking for its premium 6th-generation ‘Skylake’ Core i5 and i7 processors, but enterprising third parties found ways to push even locked models beyond their […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 19, 2016 Toshiba Says Cooperating With US on ‘Accounting Problem’
Toshiba’s American units are cooperating with US authorities over alleged accounting irregularities, the embattled firm said Friday, a day after its shares tumbled on a report it was under investigation. The company has been roiled by a profit-padding scandal, in which high-handed bosses for years systematically pushed their subordinates to cover-up weak financial figures. Toshiba, […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 17, 2016 Sulon Q VR Headset Promises a Standalone ‘Console-Quality’ Experience
The three biggest names in virtual reality headsets – Oculus, HTC and Sony – all need to be tethered to a system. And while Samsung’s Gear VR offers a wire-free experience, it does so at the cost of resolution and needs a high-end Samsung smartphone. Canada-based Sulon Technologies claims it has the solution to this […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 17, 2016 Sony Reveals PlayStation VR Price, Release Date, and Specifications
Sony finally announced the release month, price, and specifications of its PlayStation VR (PS VR) headset at its PS VR event at the Game Developers Conference 2016 (GDC 2016). The contender to HTC Vive and Oculus Rift will be available for $399 in the US, 399 Euros in Europe, GBP 349 in the UK and […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 17, 2016 Here’s What You Get When You Pre-Order the PlayStation VR Headset
Hot on the heels of announcing the PlayStation VR (PS VR) price and release date, Sony is also allowing pre-orders from March 16. Here’s what you get along with the PS VR headset when you pre-order it: PlayRoom VR game Earplugs A breakout box with the additional processing power needed Cables and documentation It’s important […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 17, 2016 Crossy Road Developer Calls Out PlayStation VR’s Mandatory Camera Requirement
With Sony finally revealing what you would be paying for PlayStation VR at the Game Developers Conference 2016, it promptly left out a rather important piece of information. You will need a PS4 Camera to use it. This adds $60 more to your purchase, or if you reside in India, you ‘ll be paying Rs. […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 17, 2016 Inbox by Gmail for Web Gets ‘Smart Reply’ Feature
Google back in November rolled out the ‘Smart Reply’ feature to its Inbox by Gmail application. The feature, after four months has finally made its way in to the Web version. Just like the app, the Inbox by Gmail for Web users will now be suggested three email responses. “10 percent of all your replies […]
