Latest Panasonic smart phones October 2013

Panasonic has this year launched a new range of fully-loaded stunning smart phones, each with great features.

Samsung Galaxy Gear - geared only for those with a Samsung device!

As all tech fans know, smart phone manufacturers are in a hot race to bring out devices which function as a cell phone and can adorn the wrist. The latest in the race is Samsung, which showcased its Galaxy Gear wearable cellphone a few days ago. The downside to this device is that it is meant for those who have a Samsung device - phone or tablet - unlike devices of other competitors.

How to build your own personal robot at home

Robots are no longer characters in sci-fi books & films. They have jumped out of pages & monitors to be actual moving entities which can do some amazing tasks at both work & home scenarios. 

The interest in robots has increased to such an extent that manufacturers of toys have expanded their products to include robot building kits. Before you actually start building a robot, though, there are a couple of things it would be advisable to learn.

Overview of PC tablets available 2013

Tablets have caught the fascination of many computer geeks & are definitely here to stay. Buyers are spoiled for choice with popular and not-so-well-known brands competing hotly for their attention. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer in the Tablet world right now…

How to subscribe to Google Play Music All Access

Google has launched a new music streaming service called Google Play Music All Access. This service is presently available only in USA, though Google is planning to make it available in other parts of the globe. There is an initial trial period offer of 30 days, after which you have to pay a monthly subscription fee.

Nike+ Running fitness app for iPhone and Android

The Nike+ Running app is a free app available for iOS and Android. GPS is used to track distance, speed and calories burned. It also allows you to share the start of your run with your friends and family on social networking sites - so that they motivate you to complete the run!

HP ElitePad 900 G1 tablet price and features

While tablet users continue to compare the Google Asus Nexus and the iPad Mini, Hewlett-Packard (HP) introduced the ElitePad 900 G1. This sleek and elegant tablet operates on Windows 8 professional.The tablet has contoured edges and an anti-smudge screen.

Compare features of Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Apple iPhone 5 vs BlackBerry Z10

When smartphones with better features entered the market, consumers rushed to ditch their old-fashioned mobile phones. Now they are rushing to upgrade these very smartphones to the latest high-end premium smartphones - price no deterrent! So we have had all the smartphone companies surging into this niche market. Samsung has jumped into the fray along with Nokia, BlackBerry, Apple and others. However, Samsung has pulled the carpet beneath the feet of competitors by offering its svelte new Samsung Galaxy S4 at a price that is lower than the popular Apple iPhone 5 as well as  the BlackBerry Z10.

Facebook Home software app

Social networking site Facebook recently took a big leap into the world of mobile computing. It is a big leap because the company does not even have any mobile phone brand of its own - something which is where one would generally begin & then launch one’s own apps. What the Facebook software does is to incorporate Facebook directly into the home screen of Android smartphones. Not all smartphones, though. At present it will be just for HTC and Samsung smart phones which are powered by Android. The name of this unique software is, very simply "Home".

Smurfs 2 video game

To coincide with the release of the sequel to The Smurfs 2 movie, the Smurfs 2 video game will be launched a week before the movie. As per news on the Net, the game will be initially launched in North America on July 23^rd 2013 & later in Europe too.

Game4u online discount offers on popular games March 2013

Game4u provides gaming software, hardware and digital services. Starting from March 22^nd, for the duration of 10 days, this gaming retailer is offering fabulous discounts for over 75 titles for PC and Mac users.

What's so great about the Samsung Galaxy S4?

The Samsung Galaxy S3 was a great smartphone. Its new sibling, the Samsung Galaxy S4, has taken that greatness to an altogether new level. 

For one, it is the first Octa Core smartphone. The Octa Core is the heart of the phone, the chip which keeps it powered. What this chip essentially does is, thanks to its dual processors, ensures that the phone does not eat into the battery power and, secondly, ensures smooth apps operations. For another, the Samsung Galaxy S4 has got eerie human-attuned features. For example, you need to take care if you are the type who uses a lot of hand gestures – a mere hovering of your finger above the screen will get things moving around!

Autodesk SketchBook Express drawing app for Android

Autodesk SketchBook Express is an illustration application which is available for free (yes ~ absolutely free!) on Android and iOS. It is a perfect tool for the first-time artist as well as those who wish to hone their drawing skills and upgrade to the level of a professional. 

This app is good for Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and up. 

Evolution of computing devices

The Scientific American India issue of December 2009 had an interesting article titled Decoding an Ancient Computer (preview it here). 

It spoke about an underwater discovery of a ship wreck which included, besides glassware, pottery & jewelry, a fragile device which later turned out to have within its innards gear wheels with teeth.

Virtual Private Network providers

A Virtual Private Network, known in short as VPN, enables you to use another network in e-space. It allows you to access content from a site which is banned in the region where you stay. This access can be done in a secure manner & will hide your location when you access the content of that site. Of course, your VPN provider could still block access to a site which is considered as dangerous.

How to record audio and video on a Skype call

To record the audio-video aspects of your conversation via Skype, you need to install EVAER. This is ‘Excellent Video and Audio Recorder’. It is a free software which is available only for Windows. You can record for free the first 5 minutes of audio as well as video calls. For calls longer than 5 minutes, you will need to register & pay $19.95.

Microsoft News Bento App

Microsoft's news app, called News Bento, is a single news consolidated app for Windows 8 for which it is free. It provides great news photo coverage and is fully interactive by all forms: whether by touch or with a mouse or with a keyboard. Presently this app is available in the English language (US English).

2013 Apple iPhone 5S or Apple iPhone 6: what's in a name?

When Apple Inc. designs something, everybody goes crazy.There are the buyers who line up overnight in serpentine queues to be the first to buy it off the shelf. There are the competitors who want to create something equally good without getting sued over patent rights. There are the  critics who want to dissect it every which way. Finally there are bloggers like me who want to let the whole world know about its launch & features. Well, as yet nobody is really sure when the next version of the iconic iPhone will be launched. However, there is already lots of buzz about it.