MWC 2016: Samsung, LG Improve Smartphone Cameras, Turn to Virtual Reality

MWC 2016: Samsung, LG Improve Smartphone Cameras, Turn to Virtual Reality

February 22, 2016 Richard Gomez 0

South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and LG unveiled Sunday new smartphones with better cameras and turned to virtual reality to boost interest in their headsets at a time of slowing sales.
Samsung launched two versions of its flagship phone, the flat screen Galaxy S7 and the curved screen Galaxy S7 Edge, with cameras that can take better pictures under low-light conditions.
The company, the world's number one smartphone maker, also debuted its first 360 degree camera, the Gear 360, in Barcelona where the mobile industry is gathered for the start of the Mobile World Congress on Monday, in its latest attempt to remain ahead of Apple.
The camera is designed to make it easy to take all-around photos and videos that can be uploaded to Facebook and YouTube, or viewed as immersive experiences on Samsung's virtual reality Gear VR headsets which went on sale in November.
(Also see: Samsung Galaxy S7 vs. iPhone 6s vs. LG G5 vs. Sony Xperia Z5)
“User generated 360 degree photos..

Flipkart Republic Day Sale: What's on Offer

Flipkart Republic Day Sale: What’s on Offer

February 19, 2016 Richard Gomez 0

Home | Mobiles | Mobiles Features Flipkart Republic Day Sale: What's on Offer by Gadgets 360 Staff , 21 January 2016 Flipkart on Wednesday kick-started its Republic Day Sale period by offering deals and discounts on mobile handsets, television sets, tablets, and laptops. The three-day sale, which lasts from Wednesday through Friday, also includes offers on accessories such as headphones, microSD cards, and more. Note that some deals may be app-only, which means you will need to use the Flipkart app to make use of the offers.

(Also see: Amazon Great Indian Sale, Snapdeal Republic of Savings Deals)

In the mobile section, the Flipkart Republic Day Sale besides offering exchange offers with up to Rs. 20,000 off on the purchase of a new mobile, also offers flat Rs. 500, Rs. 3,500, Rs, and 3,000 off on Lenovo K3 Note, Nexus 6P, and Moto X Style respectively. Other smartphones that are being sold on discounts as a part of the Republic Day sale include Asus ZenFone 2 series, Xiaomi Red..

Meet the Man Who Holds the Future of the Internet in His Hands

Meet the Man Who Holds the Future of the Internet in His Hands

February 22, 2016 Richard Gomez 0

It took years for the Internet to reach its first 100 computers. Today, 100 new ones join each second. And running deep within the silicon souls of most of these machines is the work of a technical wizard of remarkable power, a man described as a genius and a bully, a spiritual leader and a benevolent dictator.
Linus Torvalds – who in person could be mistaken for just another a paunchy, middle-aged suburban dad who happens to have a curiously large collection of stuffed penguin dolls – looms over the future of computing much as Bill Gates and the late Steve Jobs loom over its past and present. For Linux, the operating system that Torvalds created and named after himself, has come to dominate the exploding online world, making it more popular overall than rivals from Microsoft or Apple.
But while Linux is fast, flexible and free, a growing chorus of critics warn that it has security weaknesses that could be fixed but haven't been. Worse, as Internet security has surged as a subject..

Japan's 3D Printers Shape Dreams

Japan’s 3D Printers Shape Dreams

February 9, 2016 Richard Gomez 8

Home | Laptops | Laptops Features Japan's 3D Printers Shape Dreams Yomiuri and Seita Watanabe, The Japan News , 20 January 2016 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 for a variety of needs.
“A gear in the washing nozzle of my toilet seat broke.” “I want to fix the broken trigger on a high-pressure water hose.” These are examples of the problems that customers bring every day to “Ah! 3D Printer Shop!!” in Nakano Ward, Tokyo.
One customer was Mieko Hiramatsu, 58, the manager of a condo in Tokyo's Koto Ward. She was dealing with old, cracked frames for elevator control buttons.
Hiramatsu contacted the elevator maker to try to get them repaired, but the nee..

Five Gadget Gifts Between Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 10,000

Five Gadget Gifts Between Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 10,000

March 7, 2016 Richard Gomez 0

Planning to buy something for a friend or a loved one this Diwali? The best kinds of gifts are the ones that last many years, and a well-timed tech gift could be the hit of the season. There's a broad range of products that you can buy for someone, and we decided to break this up by budget. If you're looking for gifts between Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 10,000, you've come to the right place.
(Also see: Diwali Gifts Shopping Guide: Best Ideas Under Rs. 5,000)
Everyone has different tastes, but we've got a list below that covers all the bases, and you should be able to find something for everyone. Some of these recommendations are picks from our reviews section, others are based on groupthink, distilled from reviews of the professional tech reviewing fraternity.
1) Mi Redmi 2 Prime 4G (16GB)
The Redmi 2 Prime 4G is one of the best value-for-money devices in the high stakes entry-level smartphone space – it offers expandable storage, an above-average camera, and MIUI is wel..

CMD Commands Every Windows User Must Know

CMD Commands Every Windows User Must Know

February 9, 2016 Richard Gomez 7

Home | Laptops | Laptops Features CMD Commands Every Windows User Must Know by Gadgets 360 Staff , 11 January 2016 Back in the day, using a desktop computer meant typing in a range of commands. You have to realise that roughly two decades ago, there wasn't any Start menu or a taskbar. The friendly graphics user interface as we know it today didn't exist, and a black screen with a blinking cursor was all we had. Things have significantly changed since, though if you want to learn programming, or just want to access certain Windows elements, you will still need to open the command prompt or CMD.
If you've never used command prompt, this guide is aimed at helping you quickly get started and share some of the commands that you should know as Windows user, just in case an emergency arises. These commands can be very helpful to get you out of sticky situations, and into the clear. But first, where do you feed these commands?
It's called command prompt or command line,..

10 Months and 2 Million Downloads Later, Vivaldi Browser Hits Beta

10 Months and 2 Million Downloads Later, Vivaldi Browser Hits Beta

March 7, 2016 Richard Gomez 0

Perhaps the world could do without a new Web browser. Google's Chrome, despite being a resource and battery hog, manages to get the work done for most, while Windows 10 continues to help Microsoft Edge be the default browser for millions of users. Jon S. von Tetzchner, co-founder and former CEO of Opera, believes that his Web browser dubbed Vivaldi can compete with the likes of Chrome and find its own user base. Ten months and over two million downloads since the release of Vivaldi's first technical preview in January, Norway-based Vivaldi Technologies announces on Tuesday that its Web browser has grown mature to enter the beta phase of its life. It is available for download by anyone from the company's website.
Vivaldi's beta version label brings with it several features and improved stability, the company tells Gadgets 360. We've been testing the beta version for a week now and can recommend our readers to give it a try. It's fast, it's smooth, and..

How to Record PC Games With GeForce Experience

How to Record PC Games With GeForce Experience

February 22, 2016 Richard Gomez 0

Felix Kjellberg (better known as Pewdiepie) has made a career out of playing video games, whilst recording said video game and himself. His YouTube channel earned him $12 million (approx. Rs. 82 crores) in 2015, and since then he has expanded his partnership with Disney-owned Maker Studios into newer avenues to produce original content for YouTube's paid subscription service – YouTube Red – and collaborate with fellow web stars for a whole variety of things in Revelmode.
(Also see: Tech Mahindra Launches Mobile Gaming-Focused Twitch Rival, mSportz)
While we can't help you develop the personality that is behind the continued success and loyal support of Pewdiepie's Bro Army, we can show you the right set of tools you need to record your game videos – as a hobbyist or as a professional.
There are dozens of free screen recording tools you can pick up that will do the job; if you're on Windows 10, then the pre-installed Xbox app has some simple recording features as..

Whitman Readies Slimmed Down HP for Duel With Bulked-Up Dell

Whitman Readies Slimmed Down HP for Duel With Bulked-Up Dell

March 3, 2016 Richard Gomez 0

Meg Whitman long resisted a breakup of Hewlett-Packard Co., saying that selling computers to consumers and businesses was the best way to keep the Silicon Valley pioneer alive.
Now, with personal-computer demand in decline and companies flocking to the cloud to run their operations, she's on board with a split taking place next week. The chief executive's biggest job: proving to customers, investors and employees that a smaller, enterprise-focused HP will be faster and more nimble against competitors.
To get there, analysts recommend that Whitman deepen HP's expertise in such areas as security and data analytics, including through smaller, strategic acquisitions. Another area for improvement is catering to customers who do more business over mobile devices.
Whitman's split-up plan stands in contrast to Michael Dell's $67 billion deal to combine Dell with storage-maker EMC in the largest-ever technology merger. He's betting that a single provider of enterpr..