The Newest in laptops, Chromebook Pixel by Google

The latest laptop in the market, the Chromebook pixel is available at an astronomical price. At a price which is about five times than that of its closest competitor, people are already asking questions about the justification of such a high range. Well, to be honest, if you are a general laptop user, then the chromebook pixel is not for you. Google has specifically designed the laptop for high end power users who require status symbols to maintain their position of pride. What are the special aspects of this laptop? Let us have a look.

All You Need to Know About Google Glass

Walk down the street in any bustling cosmopolitan city and you will struggle to avoid passers-by with their eyes glued to the screens of their smartphones. However, while smartphones have been a mainstay of many people’s lives for several years now, technological entrepreneurs at Google have continued their attempts to improve the way we view and search for data by developing a less obtrusive, ‘heads up’ display that allows users to have constant access to information with minimal hassle.

In basic terms, Google Glass is a lightweight headset with a projected display that also includes a camera, microphone, and the ability to connect to the Internet. This headset takes the form of a pair of high-tech glasses that allow wearers to accomplish a variety of tasks without ever having to fumble around for their smartphone or sit down in front of a computer.

Samsung Galaxy Q with foldable display rumoured to launch at MWC

We already know that Samsung is planning to launch multiple devices this year and the Mobile World Congress sets the perfect stage for the company to showcase some of its devices as part of its 2013 lineup. Here's another one that's added to that list.

Rumour has it that the Korean electronics giant could debut the Galaxy Q, a new smartphone that features a foldable display, reports SlashGear. Samsung unveiled its Youm flexible display technology at CES last month and it is likely to feature on the Galaxy Q.

Jabra launches Speak 510 Bluetooth-enabled speakerphone for Rs. 11,000

Audio solutions provider Jabra announced the launch of the SPEAK 510 speakerphone in the Indian market. The multi-utility speakerphone can be connected wirelessly to Bluetooth-enabled devices including computers, tablets and phones, and can be used for listening to music or attending conference calls, with a range of up to 100 meter for Class 1 supported devices. It can also be connected with devices and softphones via USB.

Samsung's CES 2013: Portrait View TV and Beyond

When Samsung teased a seemingly translucent, portrait-oriented television in the weeks leading up to CES 2013, the tech media were quick to doubt, criticize, and make fun of Samsung. That didn't stop some of them from feeling a little betrayed when the real thing was unveiled as something other than a mainstream consumer product. But trust Samsung to win the love back in the end.

At the end of 2012, the Samsung Tomorrow blog released a teaser picture showing what looked like a semi-transparent TV designed in portrait mode, rather than the usual "landscape" widescreen of virtually all modern televisions. "A true innovation of TV design is coming up with a unprecedented new TV shape and timeless design," read The Verge's translation of the Korean-language blog's minimal description.

Samsung's roadmap reveals 4.99-inch full-HD screen smartphone

In the recent past, there have been plenty of rumours regarding Samsung's new flagship device. One of these leaks had hinted that Samsung Galaxy S IV may come with 5-inch 1080p screen. This news is now being seconded by AnandTech.com, which claims to have the spotted Samsung's roadmap at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2013.

According to this roadmap, Samsung's new device will have 4.99-inch full-HD (1080p) screen with 440ppi. It also reveals that this smartphone will be debuting in Q1 2013 and is being speculated to be either Samsung Galaxy S IV or the next device in the Note Series.

5 Smartphone Trends to Watch For in 2013

The fast-moving world of smartphone technology is certainly showing no signs of slowing as we move towards 2013. While we have already seen a great number of innovations in recent years, the trends for 2013 promise to be more pioneering and exciting than ever. As the number of smartphone users continues to rise at breakneck speed, so do developers’ ideas. Here are just five of the most promising smartphone trends to watch for in 2013.

Contact lens that can receive your text messages

Scientists have developed a new technology that allows electronic messages sent from mobile phones to be directly projected on to contact lens placed in the recipient's eyes.

The technology, developed by Belgian researchers, allows information such as text messages from a mobile phone to the contact lenses.

Ghent University's centre of micro-systems technology developed the spherical curved LCD display which can be embedded in contact lenses and handle projected images using wireless technology, 'The Telegraph' reported.

Mobile video calling creates a new frontier

The next competition in technology is your face - anywhere, anytime.

As the cameras and screens of smartphones and tablets improve, and as wireless networks offer higher bandwidth, more companies are getting into the business of enabling mobile video calls.

The details vary from one service to the next, but the experiences are similar: from anywhere in the world with a modern wireless network, a smartphone's screen fills with the face of a friend or relative. The quality is about the same jerky-but-functional level as most desktop video. Sound is not always perfectly synced with the image, but it is very close. The calls start and end the same way, by pressing a button on the screen.

US launches new project to develop electric-vehicle batteries

The Obama administration launched a fresh $120-million research project Friday, aimed at developing cheaper batteries for electric vehicles, a sector that has faltered despite billions of dollars of prior government investment.

The Energy Department will dole out the money over five years to establish a research hub for batteries and energy storage, backed by five national laboratories, five Midwestern universities and four private firms.

The four companies joining the project are Dow Chemical Co, Applied Materials Inc, Johnson Controls Inc and Clean Energy Trust.

Apple releases iTunes 11 with redesigned interface

Apple has released a new version of iTunes music player that features a brand new interface. Other features include a new App Store interface, iCloud integration, and a preview history that lets you quickly go back to recently previewed content.

SMart Phone APPS: Personal coaching app tracks sleep, diet, fitness

Trying to get fit or lose weight but lacking the motivation and willpower? A new app that acts like a digital personal coach monitors fitness, activity, sleep and diet and provides tips for health and productivity.

The app called Larklife gathers data via a wristband and provides personalized advice which is displayed on the smartphone app. It can deduct if the wearer is not getting enough sleep and how sedentary they are, according to its creators.

"In the background it's as if you had your own personal fitness trainer, productivity coach and sleep coach all working together to give you the easiest way to improve at this moment," said Julia Hu, CEO and co-founder of the Mountain View, California-based company Lark.

How volunteering abroad can improve your CV

There are many fantastic reasons to volunteer abroad. The primary motivation amongst many volunteers is to give something back and positively contribute to disadvantaged communities. However, volunteering also provides many benefits to your own personal and career development.

Boosting Your CV

Volunteering abroad is an interesting addition to your CV, making it stand out from thousands of otherwise similar applicants. The experience can boost your CV by demonstrating the many personal skills that are involved in living and working abroad. Moving to a different country requires a certain amount of dedication and independence which are skills valued by any employer. The experience suggests that you will be able to work on your own initiative and are likely to be adaptable in a new work environment.

Memoto: World’s Smallest Wearable Camera that Clicks a Pictures in Every 30 Seconds

Have you ever thought to have a camera which will keep on taking images of your precious moments in life without you doing anything! Just imagine you clip the camera to your shirt or wear it as a pendant in a necklace and it will start shooting images at a frequency of every 30 seconds. 

Philips Launches DJ Party Machine with Dual Rotatable Dock at Rs 34,990

India’s leading digital consumer goods manufacturer, Philips has recently announced the launch of a unique music device – Philips DJ Party Machine. According to the company’s press release, Philips has designed this new product keeping in mind Indians’ love for music and their desire to create their own sound. This latest gadget from Philips delivers a full and rich sound experience, while giving the DJ inside you a chance to express himself! 

First Surface tablet commercial launched by Microsoft

It's been just a day since we saw Microsoft's first official commercial for its Windows 8 OS as part of the company's marketing campaign. Now the software giant has released another commercial for its highly anticipated Surface tablet, also a first-of-its-kind.

Coolpix S800c: Nikon Android Powered Camera Launched at Rs 20,950

Nikon has announced the availability of its Android Coolpix S800c camera in the Indian market. The device is available at a price tag of Rs.20,950. The long wait finally came to an end for Indian customers who were waiting to get hands-on experience with the first ever Android camera in the world.

Nike+ FuelBand: Sportwatch GPS Collection Adds White and Silver Edition

Beginning October 31 the Nike+ FuelBand will now be available in two new colors, with distribution expanded across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The two new colors, “White ICE” and “Black ICE,” will become the third and fourth versions following the “Black Steel” launch color and a limited edition run of the original ‘ICE’ FuelBand.

Launched in February 2012, the Nike+ FuelBand is an innovative wrist-based device that tracks and measures the user’s activity during any given day and designates a score for the activity in the form of NikeFuel. NikeFuel is a normalized score that awards all users of the Nike+ FuelBand equal scoring for the same activity regardless of their physical make up. The Nike+ FuelBand also captures and displays time, calories and steps. An intuitive mobile application allows the user to review all the activity captured by the product.

Wireless Smartphone Photo Printer From Hammacher Schlemmer

Hammacher Schlemmer has recently launched a Wireless Smartphone Photo Printer, a device that connects wirelessly to an iPhone or Android-powered smartphone and prints vibrant color photographs. 

An iPhone running a free app transmits pictures over a home Wi-Fi network to the printer; in less than a minute and without ink cartridges, it prints 4″ x 6″ borderless photographs at 300 dpi resolution in up to 256 gradations and 16.7 million colors. 

Art Factory Unveils Massage Mouse for Fatigued Computer Users

Inspired by the large number of computer users suffering from painful symptoms of computer fatigue, Art Factory has blended the latest mouse and massager technologies into an innovative mouse that feels just as good in your hand as it does on your body.

The massage mouse gives you the control and precision of a state-of-the-art touch-sensitive mouse and the convenience of a powerful massager. With a massage mouse, you can stop work, switch to massage mode, massage away aches and pains and switch back to mouse mode feeling refreshed. Prototypes of the massage mouse will be exhibited in Hannover, Germany from October 3-5 and at International CES in Las Vegas from January 8-11, 2013.