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mota smartring a new wearable tech

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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">as apple is also coming up with there new i watch a wearable tech next year. market is just flooding with this</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> new domain of technology "wearable tech", in past we have seen google glass,moto360,samsung gears and couple of other wearables from many other companies. but one thing is common in all these wearable we have seen that majority of them were watches or some are glasses but mota has came up with some thing interesting this time they had made a "smartring". this is a pretty little fashionable device which notifies you when there is a call or text message from you near dears. this little device has a small display which will display text messages or who is calling you, smartring uses a low power bluetooth 4.0 system for connectivity with you mobile phone ,the ring is compaitable with android and ios devices. smartring is water proof ,scratch proof and dust resistant ,for charging itself the ring uses a wireless charging system- no cables,no wires just put your ring on charging station pad. for those fashionista i would say the ring looks very classy and elegant(thats my opinion),it is available in two colors  midnight black and white.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">you can get this pretty little device for as cheap as 60$ by pleading at there kickstater campaign</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>here is a link for the kickstater campaign</u></b>-<a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mota/mota-smartring-connectivity-at-your-fingertips?ref=category_popular">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mota/mota-smartring-connectivity-at-your-fingertips?ref=category_popular</a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">in practical terms i think a ring as a wearable tech will be a good option in comparison to a watch because watches are quit bulky. so it will be a good option for those people who want a elegant looking small wearable device for just notifications and company is also promising that soon there device will be also capable of facebook and twitter notifications by there software updates. so that is also a plus point.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">what do you think about this wearable,pour your thoughts in the comment section below.....!!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">here is a video about "smartring".take a look!!</span><br />
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mota smartring a new wearable tech

as apple is also coming up with there new i watch a wearable tech next year. market is just flooding with this new domain of technology "wearable tech", in past we have seen google glass,moto360,sams…

01 Oct 2014

Sony's QX1 will turn your smartphone into a mirrorless camera

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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Not content with transforming smartphones into compact cameras with its quirky smart lenses, Sony now wants them to be interchangeable lens cameras too. Revealed at IFA 2014, the firm's new lens-style QX1 camera boasts a much bigger sensor than its predecessors, and swaps their built-in lenses for the ability to use interchangeable E-mount glass.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Like the QX10 and QX100, the QX1 is essentially a standalone camera which lacks a body or a monitor. Using Wi-Fi and NFC, it wirelessly connects to iOS or Android devices which act as a remote viewfinder and can be used to focus, adjust settings, and control the shutter. An updated PlayMemories app makes this easy with a new user interface, and offers faster connection speeds when pairing devices.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The camera, which can be used remotely or while physically connected to a phone with an attachment plate, features a 20.1-megapixel APS-C size (23.5 x 15.6 mm) Exmor CMOS sensor. Combined with the fact it uses interchangeable E-mount lenses, this should mean the QX1 produces the same sort of image quality as dedicated mirrorless cameras like the Sony A5000.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Inside the barrel there's the same BIONZ X image processor we've seen in cameras like the A5100 and A7, meaning the QX1 should be able to capture detailed images with low noise. Indeed, it has an ISO range of 100 to 16,000 and can also record Full HD 1080p video at 30 fps. It also contains a battery which is said to be good for 440 shots, a pop-up flash, and space for a microSD or Memory Stick Micro memory card.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Because the camera uses E-mount lenses (and A-mount lenses with an adapter) there's a growing number of glass options available. However, if you're going to be carrying interchangeable lenses anyway, you might want to consider if you'd be better served by a dedicated camera. The QX1 measures 74.0 x 69.5 x 52.5 mm (2.9 x 2.7 x 2.1 in) before you've added the smartphone attachment or a lens, and weighs 216 g (7.6 oz).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The Sony ILCE-QX1 will be available in October for US$400 body-only.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.gizmag.com/sony-qx1-qx30-lens-style-cameras/33637/pictures#7" style="background-color: transparent; color: #1e8dd7; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><img alt="The Sony DSC-QX30 uses a 1/2.3-inch type 20.4 megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor" src="http://images.gizmag.com/inline/sony-qx1-qx30-8.jpg" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: bottom;" width="" /></span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Sony has also announced the DSC-QX30, which is more like the lens-style cameras we were introduced to last year as it contains a sensor and lens within its barrel body. This time it's a 1/2.3-inch type 20.4-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor, paired with a 24-720-mm equivalent F3.5-F6.3 zoom lens. This 30x zoom gives the camera considerably more reach than previous models, which is why it's good news that optical image stabilization is on hand to reduce any wobble-induced blur.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The QX30 uses the same BIONZ X image processor as the QX1, but has an ISO range of 80 to 12,800, and can only shoot JPEG stills, rather than the more post-processing friendly RAW files of its interchangeable lens sibling. However, the QX30 boasts lock-on AF for tracking moving subjects, is capable of continuous shooting at up to 10 fps, and can record Full HD 1080 video at 60 fps.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Measuring 68.4 x 65.1 x 57.6 mm (2.7 x 2.6 x 2.3 in) and weighing 193 g (6.8 oz), the QX30 is an easy-to-carry way of boosting your smartphone photography if you're constantly in need of more reach. Its battery is said to be good for around 200 shots, and as with the QX1 it can shoot directly to the smart device, or a microSD or Memory Stick Micro memory card.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The Sony DSC-QX30 will be available in September and will set you back $350.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">You can check out the QX1 in the Sony promo video below.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Product pages: <a href="http://store.sony.com/interchangeable-lens-style-camera-zid27-ILCEQX1/B/cat-27-catid-collections-ifa?_t=pfm%3Dcategory" style="background-color: transparent; color: #1e8dd7; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sony ILCE-QX1</a>, <a href="http://store.sony.com/lens-style-camera-zid27-DSCQX30/B/cat-27-catid-collections-ifa?_t=pfm%3Dcategory" style="background-color: transparent; color: #1e8dd7; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sony DSC-QX30</a></span></div>
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Sony's QX1 will turn your smartphone into a mirrorless camera

Not content with transforming smartphones into compact cameras with its quirky smart lenses, Sony now wants them to be interchangeable lens cameras too. Revealed at IFA 2014, the firm's new lens-styl…

04 Sep 2014

Superfast external phone batteries recharge in 15 minutes

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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">As our dependence on the smartphone has grown, there's been plenty said about the battery life of said devices. Thankfully, external charging
 solutions provide a way to keep powered up and now there are two that 
are laying claim to being the quickest of them all. Both the Unu 
Ultrapack Go and Petalite Flux are pocket-sized portable batteries 
promising power enough for a day's smartphone use from a 15 minute 
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">First cab off the rank is the Ultrapack Go, which measures 3.95 x 
2.05 x 0.68 in (10 x 5.2 x 1.7 cm) and weighs 4.5 oz (127 g). Packing a 
3,000 mAh battery, it can be charged to full in 30 minutes, though its 
developers claim this is more than the typical user will need, with 15 
minutes of charging providing 2,000 mAh of power that should be enough 
juice for a day's use. It comes with a cord to connect to a smartphone 
or tablet via Micro USB, but is also compatible with other cords, such 
as an iPhone charge cable. It also features a small screen displaying 
power and time left to recharge.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The tubular Petalite Flux, on the other hand, weighs in at 3.35 oz 
(95 g) and measures 3.54 x 1.18 x 1.18 in (90 x 30 x 30 mm). While this 
smaller size will mean easier transport, it does concede a little ground
 in battery capacity to the Ultrapack Go. With a capacity of 2,600 mAh, 
the Petalite reaches a 100 percent charge in 15 minutes and also powers 
your smartphone or tablet through Micro USB or Apple's Lightning 
connector.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Instead of a screen, the Petalite also features four LED lights to 
indicate the level of charge. All four illuminated indicates a whole 
day's charge for 90 percent of phones on the market, while three lights,
 or a 75 percent charge, is claimed to be sufficient for a day with an 
iPhone 5s.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">While the Ultrapak uses a standard wall adapter, the Petalite comes 
with a specialized charging dock. Its developers say this was necessary,
 as "pushing this amount of amperage through a standard USB port would 
damage it within seconds."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">These lightning-quick external chargers won't be suitable for all, 
but they could prove handy for those whose busy lifestyles leave them 
with perpetually drained batteries and little time to charge.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Ultrapack is priced at US$60 and available for pre-order now via 
the product page below, with the company hoping to begin shipping on 
August 25. If the compact Petalite is more to your liking, then you will
 have to wait a little longer as the company is launching an Indiegogo 
campaign at the end of the month and is yet to detail pricing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">SOURCE-<a href="http://www.gizmag.com/petalite-ultrapack-external-phone-15-minutes/33227/" target="_blank">GIZMAG</a> </span></span></div>
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Superfast external phone batteries recharge in 15 minutes

As our dependence on the smartphone has grown, there's been plenty said about the battery life of said devices. Thankfully, external charging solutions provide a way to keep powered up and now the…

05 Aug 2014

CaseCam lets you get in your own photos, using a flippin' mirror

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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Ah yes, it's a problem for the ages. You want to be in a photo taken with your own unmanned smartphone, but you have no way of propping the phone up, or seeing what the shot looks like. Well, the CaseCam is designed to help. It allows a phone laid down on a flat surface to see what's in front of it, plus the accompanying app lets you see what it's seeing.</span></div>
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<a href="http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/casecam-0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><img alt="The mirror also props the camera up, sort of like a tripod " border="0" height="212" src="http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/casecam-0.jpg" width="320" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The CaseCam is for the most part a standard polycarbonate protective iPhone case, with one exception – it has an integrated mirror. That mirror folds flat into the case when not in use, but flips up to sit diagonally below the camera lens when it's picture-taking time. When the phone is subsequently laid camera-side down, that mirror both lets the camera see what's in front of the phone, plus it angles it up kind of like a tripod.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Since the camera is looking at reversed images, the app inverts them to make them "right" again. The app also has an adjustable timer feature, plus it can be accessed via Wi-Fi by another iOS device. This means that if you're posing for a pic with with an iPhone-packin' friend, you can set your CaseCam-clad phone up to take the shot, then use <em>their</em> phone to check that you're both framed up properly, and to remotely trigger your phone to record the photo.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Although the mirror is reportedly made of non-image-distorting optical-quality glass, unfortunately that glass is left exposed even when the mirror is folded down (see picture above). As a result, it's quite likely to get scratched over time. Plans call for replacement mirrors to be available for US$7, although it's hard to say how many users would actually bother getting them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Additionally, it would be nice if there were a way of incrementally raising the non-mirror end of the case, to adjust the camera's tilt angle. To some extent, of course, that could be done just by shoving a folded-up piece of paper or something under there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The creators of the CaseCam are currently raising production funds for the device, on Kickstarter. A pledge of $25 will get you one, when and if they're ready to go. The planned retail price is $40. Although the first model will fit iPhones 5c and 5s, versions for other makes of phones are reportedly in the works.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The MirrorCase and the HiLO lens offer similar functionality, by the way, although neither of those have the same fold-flat form factor as the CaseCam.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">More information is available in the pitch video below.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">SOURCE-<a href="http://www.gizmag.com/casecam-iphone-camera-case/33118/" target="_blank">GIZMAG</a></span></div>
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CaseCam lets you get in your own photos, using a flippin' mirror

Ah yes, it's a problem for the ages. You want to be in a photo taken with your own unmanned smartphone, but you have no way of propping the phone up, or seeing what the shot looks like. Well, the Cas…

26 Jul 2014

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