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Thursday, October 3, 2013

Facebook Partners with Cisco to offer free Wi-Fi Internet at Hotels

As said by Cisco Systems Inc and Facebook Inc on Wednesday that they will work with big businesses such as hotels and retailers to provide free wireless Internet access to consumers who sign in using a Facebook log-in.

Facebook Partners with Cisco to offer free Wi-Fi Internet at Hotels

Cisco Chief Executive Officer John Chambers, in a speech at the Interop technology conference in New York, said the system would allow retailers to deliver tailored promotions or information to consumers who check in through Facebook when they arrive at a store.

Rather than having to get the provider's Wi-Fi access code, a visitor to a coffee shop or a hotel, for example, could connect to the Wi-Fi system simply by logging onto Facebook and "checking in" to the business' Facebook page.

Cisco said some customers of its Connected Mobile Experience Wi-Fi technology are currently testing the system.



Facebook is joining arch-rival Google Inc in helping its users connect directly to the Internet, which increases the amount of time they spend on the companies' advertising-supported websites. This service also helps it forge closer relationships with corporations by providing the businesses anonymous demographic data about Facebook users coming through their doors.

Facebook is not funding the Wi-Fi effort, and merchants would pay for the network equipment and broadband costs.

Earlier this year, Google announced plans to bring free wireless Internet access to 7,000 Starbucks Corp cafes across the United States. 

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Friday, September 20, 2013

Cyanogen Raises $7 Million to help Transform Custom Android Firmware



According to TechCrunch, the startup has now raised $7 million from Benchmark Capital in hopes of turning this once hobby into a full-fledged business. Steve Kondik, Cyanogen’s cofounder, explained, “This is something that I kind of started for fun when the first generation of Android devices came out. But it just took off and snowballed. And soon people started giving me advice about features that they wanted.”


Cyanogen Raises $7 Million to help Transform Custom Android Firmware 




The real allure of the Cyanogen firmware is that it maintains the familiarity of the traditional Android software, while providing users with enhanced security, improved response speeds, and a slew of customizable features. The latest version of the mod includes a brand-new camera app, a better protected messaging system, and literally thousands of different themes.



A secondary advantage is that new 'experimental' versions are released on a daily basis, while more stable monthly builds are also available. In essence, Cyanogen Mod is an ongoing project, with updates denoting when bugs are worked out and new features are added. 



Their first plan of business is to address the aforementioned installation issues, developing a one-click installer for Windows. It's also speculated that Cyanogen will announce a partnership with a hardware manufacturer in about a week’s time. 

Finally, they want to start their rebranding effort with a name change – apparently the name “Cyanogen Mod” isn’t considered consumer-friendly.
Unfortunately, the complicated installation process has proved to be a major hindrance to Cyanogen’s success. It currently takes over an hour to successfully install the firmware, with one particular guide referencing the 23 different steps that are involved in the setup procedure. 

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Jolla Sailfish OS Smartphone

Jolla had unveiled its first smartphone based on the Sailfish OS back in May. And now the specifications of the first Jolla smartphone, running the gesture-based Sailfish OS, have been detailed officially. 

Jolla Sailfish OS Smartphone

As per the post, the smartphone will boast a 4.5-inch Estrade (540x960 pixel) display and will be backed up by a 1.4GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. It includes 1GB of RAM and has 16GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable via microSD card (no maximum capacity mentioned).

Moreover, Jolla announced that its first Sailfish smartphone OS will be compatible with Android, in terms of app and hardware compatibility. While the company had previously mentioned that phones running the Sailfish OS would be able to run Android apps, by announcing support for hardware which will be compatible with Android, the company aims to reach a large number of OEMs that produce Android devices.

Jolla Smartphone Key specifications



  • 4.5-inch Estrade (540x960) display
  • 1.4GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
  • 1GB of RAM
  • 16GB of inbuilt storage, expandable via microSD card
  • 8-megapixel autofocus rear camera with an LED flash
  • 2-megapixel front-facing camera
  • 2100mAh battery
  • Gesture based Sailfish OS
  • Compatible with Android app


The Jolla smartphone will sport an 8-megapixel autofocus rear camera alongside an LED flash, and there is a 2-megapixel front-facing camera as well. It comes with 2100mAh battery and features changeable smart covers. Jolla targets to ship the device by the end of this year. 

The company did not disclose the number of countries receiving the device at the time of launch but revealed that in Europe the device will ship for 399 Euros (Rs. 33,350 approximately) which only included VAT in Europe, so shipping costs, local taxes and duties would be extra.



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Friday, September 13, 2013

Sony Unveils New Walkman Headphones with Built-In MP3 Player, Speakers

Sony's New Walkman Headphones with Built-In MP3 Player, Speakers

Sony has announced a new Walkman device, and this new product may just be a must-have from music lovers on the go. The 3-in-1 WH series headphones look like a simple set of over-ear headphones, but the sleek design hides a built-in MP3 player as well as an external speaker. The device comes in two different models, a baseline NWZ-WH303 model and a high-end NWZ-WH505 model.

For the most part, the two versions of Sony’s new Walkman headphones are pretty much the same. Both are compatible with Mac and PC, both offer the same built-in stereo surround-sound speakers, and both boast 20 hours on a full charge. You’ll even get an hour of battery life after just three minutes of charging. However, the WH505 offers 16GB of music storage, enough for about 4,000 songs, while the WH303 is restricted to 4GB or about 1,000 tracks. The WH505 also offers a slightly better bass with its 40mm headphone driver unit, compared to 30mm version found on the WH303.

Sony hasn’t revealed how much the new headphones will cost or when they might be available, though we guess they’ll hit stores in the next month or so, just in time for the holidays.

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Celkon Launches Monalisa ML5, Signature Swift A112 And Campus A10

Celkon Launches Monalisa ML5, Signature Swift A112 And Campus A10

Indian mobile phone manufacturer, Celkon has launched three new smartphones, namely Monalisa ML-5, Signature Swift A112 and Campus A10.

Celkon Monalisa ML-5 key specifications

Celkon Monalisa ML-5

>> 4.5-inch qHD (f 540x960 pixel) display
>> 1.2GHz quad-core processor
>> 1GB of RAM
>> 512MB of inbuilt storage, expandable up to 32GB
>> 8-megapixel rear camera
>> 2-megapixel front-facing camera
>> Dual-SIM (GSM+GSM)
>> 1800mAh battery
>> Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean

Celkon Signature Swift A112 key specifications

Celkon Signature Swift A112

>> 5-inch FWVGA (480x854 pixel) display
>> 1.2GHz dual-core processor
>> 512MB of RAM
>> 4GB of inbuilt storage, expandable up to 32GB
>> 8-megapixel rear camera
>> 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera
>> Dual-SIM (GSM+GSM)
>> 2000mAh battery
>> Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

Celkon Campus A10 key specifications

Celkon Campus A10

>> 3.5-inch HVGA display with resolution of 320x480 pixels
>> 1GHz dual-core processor
>> 256MB of RAM
>> 512MB of inbuilt storage, expandable up to 32GB
>> 1.3-megapixel rear camera
>> VGA front-facing camera
>> Dual-SIM (GSM + GSM)
>> 1500mAh battery
>> Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

Of the three the Monalisa ML-5 is the first phone of Celkon's Monalisa brand which is priced at Rs 10,999. The Celkon Signature Swift A112 and Campus A10 costs Rs 8,799 and Rs 4,299 respectively.

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Galaxy Tab 2 With Breezie: A Tablet For Beginners

Galaxy Tab 2 With Breezie: A Tablet For Beginners

A UK company has come up with what it hopes is the perfect tablet for beginners. Breezie is a custom interface for Android tablets that hides all the clutter and customisation and cuts to the chase -- and it's sold pre-installed on a Galaxy Tab.

Technically, Breezie is a launcher, a kind of uber-app that changes the tablet's interface, like Facebook Home. It's a bit more than that though because it has a range of popular apps like Chrome and Skype preinstalled -- which the user never sees as icons. Instead they're hidden behind more intuitive menus based around the people you want to talk to.

If you go into the address book, for example, if a person you want to contact is available on Skype, you'll be able to hit the video call button. The tablet will then fire up Skype and ring that person, without you having to know what Skype is or how to find a contact on it.

"Our goal was to design software that makes the online environment considerably more accessible for people with little or no technological nous, and to do so without patronising or limiting them," says Breezie founder Jeh Kazimi. "Breezie is about giving people a solution that works straight out of the box and lets them see the universal and immediate benefits of being online."

For a limited offer of £299 (the price goes up to £329 on 15 September, so hurry if you're interested), you get a 10-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 and a year's subscription to Breezie's Hub, a remote control service that lets you set up and manage the tablet for a loved one, and also provides support from the company.

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HDMI 2.0 Specifications

HDMI 2.0

The introduction of the HDMI 2.0 specification represents a major milestone for the HDMI Forum. According to Robert Blanchard of Sony Corporation, president of the HDMI Forum. “Our members collaborated closely to take the highly successful HDMI Specification to the next level by expanding audio and video features for consumer electronics applications.”

The new HDMI 2.0 spec was accidentally leaked when details of Panasonic’s first-ever consumer-grade Ultra HD TV were prematurely displayed on one of its US websites.

Most importantly, HDMI 2.0’s extra bandwidth of up to 18Gbps will allow 4K (2160p) pictures at 50Hz and 60Hz frame rates (3,840 x 2,160 resolution video at up to 60fps), which is four times the clarity of existing 1080p at 60Hz video resolution. The new functionality also includes 32 audio channels, dynamic auto lip-sync and extensions to the Consumer Electronics Control (CEC).

Although a year late, the timing of the HDMI 2.0 introduction is appropriate for the impending plethora of 4K device announcements and the commencement of 4K broadcasts expected in 2014.

HDMI 2.0 is backwardly compatible with earlier versions of the HDMI specifications and does not require new connectors. Existing Cat 2 (high speed) cables are also quite capable of handling the increased bandwidth, so there’s no need to go out and replace existing kit when that new 4K TV arrives.

HDMI.org highlights a few other significant facts about the new specification including, “up to 1536kHz audio sample frequency for the highest audio fidelity and simultaneous delivery of dual video streams to multiple users on the same screen.”

It also offers simultaneous delivery of multi-stream audio output to a maximum of four users, and support for a 21:9 theater/cinema style video aspect ratio.

The HDMI Forum has selected HDMI Licensing, LLC to be the licensing agent for version 2.0 and provide marketing, promotional and administrative services whilst educating retailers and consumers on the benefits of the new specifications.

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