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Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Whatsapp to end support for these smartphones by the end of 2016. Here's the list

 

Earlier this year, Whatsapp turned seven years old. This messaging application has now reached about one billion monthly active users worldwide. It has been a long and amazing journey of whatsapp with us. But now, the company wants us to upgrade our smartphones, which are running on older versions of Android, iOS and Windows Phone.

Whatsapp which is now Facebook-owned firm, was started in 2009, when Apple App Store was only a few months old. About 70 percent of smartphones sold at that time had operating systems offered by BlackBerry and Nokia. But now, 99.5 percent of smartphones has operating system offered by Google, Apple and Microsoft.

In a technology upgrade, WhatsApp planned to phase out compatibility with older phones as they plan to focus on the mobile platforms that vast majority of people use. WhatsApp in a blog post had said older operating systems did not "offer the kind of capabilities we need to expand our app's features in the future."

So, whatsapp confirmed, the discontinuation of its service for older smartphones by the end of this month i.e, December, 2016 

The mobile platforms which would not be supported are:

  • Android : Android 2.1 and Android 2.2
  • Windows : Windows Phone 7
  • BlackBerry : BlackBerry OS and BlackBerry 10
  • iPhone : 3G/iOS6
  • Nokia : Nokia S40 and Nokia Symbian S60

However, whatsapp support will be extended for the following devices until June 30, 2017:

  • BlackBerry OS and BlackBerry 10
  • Nokia S40 and Nokia Symbian S60

There is no need to worry, you just have to upgrade your smartphones to enjoy whatsapp messaging.

(Consider sharing this article with your friends and family so that they can be aware in time and you can continue staying in touch with them through WhatsApp. Share through WhatsApp , Facebook or Twitter).






Sunday, December 4, 2016

Google Play reveals "Best of 2016" Apps, Games, Tv Shows, Songs, Books

 
Every year, Google announces the list of best performing applications, games, movies, Tv Shows, Songs and Books. For apps and games, the top "trending" were those that were the most downloaded in 2016.

 Google revealed two kinds of lists, first is the global lists which were announced in a blog post and the second is local lists, for which the readers can visit Google Play in their country to see the lists of Best Apps of 2016 and Best Games of 2016.

 On a global level, Google Play said Scoompa’s Face Changer 2 was the top trending app in 2016, followed by Lumyer – Photo & Selfie Editor from Lumyer and CastBox – Podcast Radio Music from CastBox.FM in second and third place, respectively.

On Google Play India, Clash Royale was awarded as the best game of the year and Prisma form Prisma Labs as the best app of 2016.

 There are several other categories for both apps and games. The additional award categories for apps include Most Innovative, Most Share-Worthy, Most Beautiful, Made In India, Top Trending, Most Entertaining, Best Self Improvement and Best Family. For games, additional award categories include Most Innovative, Most Competitive, Most Exhilariting, Most Irresistible, Most Beautiful, Top Trending and Best Family.
Check out Google’s Best of 2016 lists for both the world and the India below.

Top Trending Apps of 2016, India

Top Trending Apps of 2016, Global

  1. Stressed Out, Twenty One Pilots
  2. Sorry, Justin Bieber
  3. One Dance (feat. WizKid & Kyla), Drake
  4. Don't Let Me Down (feat. Daya), The Chainsmokers
  5. Me, Myself & I, G-Eazy

TOP 5 MOVIES of 2016, Global

  1. Game of Thrones
  2. The Walking Dead
  3. The Big Bang Theory
  4. Mr. Robot
  5. The Flash

TOP 5 BOOKS of 2016, Global

  1. Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe by Cullen Bunn
  2. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, Jack Thorne
  3. The Girl on the Train: A Novel by Paula Hawkins
  4. The Art of War by Tzu Sun
  5. Me Before You: A Novel by Jojo Moyes

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Did you know that Sachin Tendulkar is an Investor and Brand Ambassador of this Indian IoT Firm

 

About The Company 

Smartron India Private Limited is a Hyderabad-based startup that aims to become a "premier global IoT convergence brand", with focus areas including sensors, robotics, and the cloud. Mahesh Lingareddy is the Founder & Chairman of the company.

 Besides being the founder of Smartron, Mahesh is also a co-founder of Soft Machines Inc, a US-based semiconductor company with operations in US, India and Russia. 
Smartron was founded with a vision to build India’s first global technology product brand by designing, engineering, sourcing, and marketing world class IoT (“Internet of TronsTM”) devices and systems with tightly integrated services and care targeting consumer, enterprise, industrial and infrastructure markets. 

Product Launch 

On April 1, 2016 the smartron company investor and  brand ambassador Sachin Tendulkar launched two products, one is "tbook" which is a detachable ultrabook laptop and other one is a smartphone named ''t-phone''. Both can seamlessly provide IoT experience.

He said, “I have always been fascinated by technology. Smartron’s founding vision for the need for a robust product ecosystem in the country to grow is very impressive. We need to support brands that are “designed and engineered in India” by our Entrepreneurs and Engineers that ably compete in the global markets”. As per reports, he has invested an undisclosed amount in this startup. 

TBook & TPhone 


Tbook is a 12.2 inch 2-in-1 laptop having Intel Core M processors and Windows 10 OS. It is powered by 800MHz dual-core Intel Core M processor and it comes with 4GB of RAM. The tablet packs 128GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. TBook has 5-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 2-megapixel front shooter for selfies. It is priced at Rs 39,999.

TPhone is a dual SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that accepts Micro-SIM and Nano-SIM. It has a 5.50-inch touchscreen display and is powered by Android based Tron-X operating system. The phone packs a 13-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 4-megapixel camera on the front for selfies. It is priced at Rs 24,999.

Latest Update

This month only, Smartron has launched an exclusive student discount offer program. TBook and the smartphone TPhone, will now be available at a 10 
percent discount exclusively for students from school to under-graduate level, i.e. after the discount tbook will be available for Rs 38,699 and tphone for Rs 22,499. 

 To avail this offer, students have to apply online on Smartron's student offer page. and would also have to upload few documents. After applying for the program, the application would be verified by the company. If the company is satisfied with the application, then they will issue a coupon code to the the student’s email ID provided. This discount coupon can then be redeemed to buy products on Smartron's tstore.




Sunday, November 13, 2016

Experience the photographic world in 3D with Bevel for $49

 

We all love to click pictures from our cell phones and digital camera's, so that we can hold on the memories, evoke a reaction, show true happiness and yes, our favorite one is to share them with friends on social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. In this Hi-Tech world where we enjoy 3D movies and video games then, why should we only limit ourselves to 2D photographs when we can have fun with them in 3D. 

 However, like many early technologies, 3D capture devices are mostly too expensive and complicated. But, thanks to Canadian company Matter and Form which is aiming to change this with Bevel, a device that changes your smartphone into a 3D camera. Bevel will also come with a companion app, which will allow users to capture and share these 3D models. 

The reason for which it stands out of the other similar devices is that other 3D attachments/devices create the illusion of 3D by enhancing the depth of an image, but fail to capture a file that you can actually use. You can even use Bevel for 3D printing. This is called as Genuine 3D™ photography.  
Now what does this Genuine 3D™ photography mean?. It means that the photos can be rotated, turned into animated GIFs and viewed from multiple angles. You can also add an image of the background behind the 3D photo.

Bevel uses an eye safe laser light, and the existing camera on your Android or IOS device, to capture photographs in a whole new dimension.

 Now let's see how it works?. Simply, plug in the Bevel into the headphone jack of your smartphone or tablet and you are done with the installation of the device. Have an object still for a few seconds and capture the photograph. After clicking the photo, wait for the software to apply sweet filters. Now you are ready to upload the picture on Cashew, which is a free online platform for sharing and uploading 3D work. You can also your photo directly to sites like Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Wordpress blogs, Instagram, Pinterest, etc. or share directly to your contact list.

The company launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund this product and at the time of writing this post, it pledged more than $300,000 with the goal of just $200,000.

Here’s a video that was created to help with crowdfunding the Bevel:


Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Bear Soles, a premium shoe insole that helps you to stay cozy and warm in the winters

 

Sometimes, we all prefer to wear loafers or shoes without socks, but we all know the problems that we face , and they are chafed and crack skin, diseases like athletes foot, callus, fungal infection and most importantly our feet stinks badly.

 But thanks to Honey Soles, a company in New York, which made the shoe insoles which helped us to overcome these problems. Last year, Honey Soles launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter with the slogan "Honey Soles | Transform your shoes. Forget the socks" and successfully pledged $57,791 with goal of just $5,000. Now, they are back again for us with winter stuff i.e, Bear Soles.


So here it goes, the sole of your foot has over 200,000 nerve endings in it, one of the highest concentrations anywhere in the body. And in the winter, the ground can be up to 10 degrees colder than the air temperature. Keeping your feet warm has the highest impact on keeping the rest of your body warm.

 By, adding a sheepskin layer(i.e. Bear Soles) to the bottom of your shoes works much like the insulation you may find in your home. Cold air is kept out. A microclimate is created around your skin that retains the body’s natural temperature. Bear Soles are made of natural, fine grain, Australian sheepskin. One of the softest and most indulgent available on the market today.

They are very easy to use, simply remove your current shoe insoles and insert the bear insoles. It also has remarkable advantages over normal insoles such as repels growth of fungus and bacteria, durable and shock absorbing, keeps your feet warm in cold weather and won't overheat while indoors, grooved base design which helps Bear Soles stable in the shoes and lastly, supportive & contoured design which means they’re engineered to help with things like posture, alignment and arch support. 

 After rigorously using Bear Soles for weeks or months, If you see your Bear Soles beginning to get dirty, simply remove them from your shoes and treat the wool with a brush or comb.
Honey Soles launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund this product and at the time of writing this post, it pledged more than $20K with the goal of just $5,000. 
Click Here to pre-order the Bear Soles.

Saturday, November 5, 2016

Nebia, a Shower Head Startup, Received funding from Tim Cook of Apple and claims 70% water savings

 

Almost, everyone prefers showers over baths.
In an average, showers are typically third largest water use after toilets and cloth washers. The average American shower uses 17.2 gallons (65.1 liters) and lasts for 8.2 minutes at an average flow rate of 2.1 gallons per minute.
And, yes millions of gallons of water and  lots of energy is wasted daily by using the shower head.


But, This startup has re-engineered the showerhead to be radically efficient in conserving both water and heat, without sacrificing comfort.
The unique shower system uses atomizing technology, originally developed for jet engines, to turn water into a fine mist. The shower wets more thoroughly and in a larger area, while using 70% less water than a typical shower.
The average shower takes 20 gallons of water, Nebia said its product used six gallons.
Nebia also helps you conserve energy. Traditional household showers consume markedly more energy than a Nebia just to heat the water and the majority of that hot water goes straight down the drain. Nebia is 13 times more efficient at delivering the heat you pay for to your body, making your daily shower in a Nebia 13 times more thermally efficient. The combination of Nebia’s water and energy savings translates to lower monthly utility bills.

 The Nebia sensation stays with you long after you leave your shower. For hours after finishing your shower, you feel rejuvenated. Your skin feels cleansed and refreshed. Your hair shines. Your muscles relax. There is no better way to start your day.
You all would be wondering that will it be able to rinse your hair: Yes, it does rinse your hair.

 Nebia has tested prototypes of the shower head with the students, employees, and customers of Equinox Gyms, Google, Apple, and Stanford University.
The Nebia shower launched a campaign on Kickstarter in August 2015 and raised over $3M in one month. Also, Nebia has declined to say that how much fund did it received from Tim Cook and the company Apple told that Mr. Cook’s stake in the start-up was a personal investment.
Click Here to pre-order Nebia the shower head.

Here’s a video that was created to help with crowdfunding the Nebia Shower Head:

Friday, October 28, 2016

Linbell - A Self-Powered Wireless Doorbell That Requires No Battery

 

Hard to believe, but yes within a day linbell not only crossed, it also backed thrice the initial goal of $15,518 USD after launching the crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter.
Wireless doorbells are quite common nowadays, but what makes Linbell stand out is the fact that it doesn’t need batteries or an external power supply. Linbell is easy to install, requires no wiring and requires no battery replacement. Early backers can get it for $19 USD which would include linbell transmitter and receiver each. You can also get multiple transmitters and receivers, but you have to lose your pocket more if you have to buy more. 
So, you can use it in the following way as depicted below in the image.








Get multiple receivers if afraid to miss the bell ring. Though transmitter doesn't need batteries or power supply, but yes receiver is needed to be plugged in to a power supply. Linbell is entirely self-sufficient, converting the kinetic energy of the switch actuation into a voltage pulse, powering an RF transmitter and sending signals to the receiver. Most of the wireless bells are not audible but in case of linbell this is not so, as its maximum volume can be upto 100db. Linbell is programmed with 36 types of ring tones and adjustable on the volume. Pick the favorite one for you and family!. Click Here to back this project.






Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Fidget Cube: The Desk Toy That Helps You Focus

 


Sometimes, during school or college premises your classmate or you might have disturbed your friends or the whole class by clicking a pen, tapping the table, tapping legs on the floor, etc. This act of moving about restlessly is known as fidgeting. 

 Fidgeting may be a result of nervousness, agitation, boredom or a combination of these. It may be a result of genes and is often an unconscious act. Fidgeting may involve playing with one's fingers, hair, items of clothing and ring spinning. Actually, we all do it.

However if you’re looking for a fun and entertaining way to fidget, you might be interested in a device called the Fidget Cube, a project on Kickstarter that has garnered a lot of attention in the recent weeks, and at this time of posting, has managed to raise more than $6.3 million, way, way past its original and humble goal of $15,000.

So, what is Fidget Cube?Basically, it is a a vinyl desk toy for anyone who likes to fidget. Fidget Cube (patent pending) has six sides. Each side features something to fidget with:

  • Flip: Looks similar as the switch. Pivot the switch back and forth gently to fidget silently, or quickly for more audible click.
  • Roll: The gears and ball are all about rolling movements. The ball sporting  a built-in click feature.
  • Glide: A joystick that coasts across the surface.
  • Click: No need to click the pen anymore. You'll find 3 clicker buttons and 2 silenced buttons on this side design to satisfy the clicker in each of us.
  • Spin: A rotating dial.
  • Breathe: Say, goodbye to stress. The design of this face is inspired by traditional worry stones, tools used to reduce anxiety when rubbed.
   ( image depicts the above points in a sequence)
The Fidget Cube comes in ten different colors to match your desk aesthetics, and will retail at around $25 when released.

After reading the article the most important question arises- Is fidgeting beneficial to us? Yes, it is beneficial in following ways:-
  • People who fidget regularly tend to weigh less than people who do not fidget because they burn more calories than those who remain still. It has been reported that fidgeting burns around an extra 350 calories a day.
  • Research by Dr. Karen Pine and colleagues at the University of Hertfordshire funded by The Economic and Social Research Council found that children that were allowed to fidget with their hands performed better in memory and learning tests.
  • People who fidget regularly tend to stay more focused at work.

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Get Your SmartPhone Photos Instantly With Prynt

 




Remember the movie Bollywood movie Ghajni the actor Aamir Khan uses the Polaroid camera to print the photos intantly. 
Prynt is a camera case which has features just similar to polaroid camera. It gives your smartphones photos prints instantly in - just half a minute – without the use of Wi-Fi, bluetooth or any other wireless technology. 

 You just have to plug your device into Prynt, take your snapshot then print it out. You can also print photos from your phone gallery or those you have uploaded on your social accounts, cloud storage, etc.
Prynt is compatible with the iPhone 5, 5c, 6 and Galaxy S4 and S5. But Prynt is designed to be modular so it can fit different types of phones. The part of the case that contains the dock can be easily changed based on the phone model. That means if you upgrade or change phones, you don't need a whole new Prynt Case, just order a new dock adapter and keep printing.
Each photo printout is about 2 inches by 3 inches and is printed on ZINK (Zero-Ink) paper. You'll never have to deal with ink or cartridges because it uses a special paper with the ink embedded inside. Just load the paper and print away! 

Prynt also comes with a fancy augmented reality app. Each print-out is more than a photo — it's a video! While you're posing for a photo, prynt app records a short video and stores it in the cloud. When you hold your phone over the printed image, pyrnt app will automatically scan and recognize it, showing your movie on screen in augmented reality. What you will see is the few seconds right before that photo was taken.

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

10 New Features Of Windows 10 Anniversary Update that you must know

 

Windows 10’s second big update, dubbed the “Anniversary Update”, is finally here. This is a huge update that touches every corner of the operating system. Free for all Windows 10 users, the update is shaped by feedback from Microsoft's Windows Insider program.

 If you don’t have it yet, try checking for updates in Windows 10’s Settings > Update & Security. You can also start the update manually  from Microsoft’s support page here.

1)Cortana—Your Digital Agent


Cortana is ready to help you in more places in Windows 10, including the lock screen. When your device is locked, you can still check your calendar ("What's my schedule for tomorrow like?") or ask Cortana important questions ("Can you beatbox?").

 And forget about writing tasks on your hands just to remember, say, your dad's birthday—create reminders based on location, time, and even people. Cortana can help you remember to wish your dad a happy birthday at a specific time, or remind you to pick up a cake when you're at the grocery store.

2)Rule The Web With Microsoft Edge

The context menu for extensions in Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge has so many updates, we need a list to cover them all:

  • Use Extensions to personalize and protect your browsing with add-ons like Office Online, Microsoft Translator, and more.
  • Enlist Cortana to show you similar image suggestions on Bing searches, or even the lyrics to a music video you're watching.
  • Pin individual tabs to the Start screen for easy access.
  • If you have a touchsreen device, browse more briskly by swiping left/right to go back/forward to different webpages.

3)Windows 10 Gets a Dark Theme (and More Theme Options)

With the Anniversary Update, you can now choose between light and dark modes in Settings > Personalization > Colors. Its designed for Windows Store apps, but not every app will listen to this setting and obey it–some apps, especially those from third-party developers, control their own theme settings. This also means File Explorer will remain as blindingly white as ever. You can also choose color of your own choice for start, taskbar and action center.

4)Get Creative With Windows Ink


Windows Ink puts the power of Windows in the tip of your tablet pen, enabling you to write on your device just like you do on paper, create sticky notes, draw on a whiteboard, and easily share your analog thoughts in the digital world. Windows Ink is integrated into apps like Maps, OneNote, Microsoft Edge, and Office.

5)Simpler Start Menu


Microsoft has changed the way Windows 10’s Start menu works. The “All Apps” option is now gone–you’ll just see a full list of installed applications at the left side of your Start menu. Your most frequently used and recently added applications will appear at the top of this list. It’ll show the three most recently added applications instead of a single one, and you can expand this list to see more applications sorted by when you installed them.

Important buttons like the File Explorer, Settings, and Shut Down buttons are now always located at the left side of the Start menu.

OneDrive users will be happy to know that they can now search all their files–both files on the PC and files stored online in OneDrive–from the Start menu.

6)Improved Notifications In Action Center

Action center
Action center has moved to a new location in the far right corner of the taskbar, and sports a new look that gives you the power to organize your notifications however you see fit.

 You no longer need to open action center to see how many notifications you have—the number on the action center icon(highlighted above) shows you how many notifications are waiting for you. Other apps pinned to the taskbar can also show the number of notifications you've missed. 

7)Do More On The Lock Screen


Cortana isn't the only new feature on the lock screen—you can now play music while your device is locked to control the action from start to stop. Media controls appear at the bottom right corner of the lock screen, along with a picture of the album art from the song currently playing.

8)Windows hello for apps and websites


Fingerprint sensors have been a huge convenience on phones and tablets, and Windows currently supports it for logging into your laptop too via Windows Hello–provided it has the necessary hardware. But in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Windows Hello will support Windows apps and Microsoft Edge, so you can securely log into apps and web sites using your fingerprint as well–not just Windows itself.

You can also sign in to your PC using Windows Hello companion devices, such as Microsoft Band and some Windows 10 phones.

9)The Store Is Redesigned


The new Windows Store design includes features that should appeal to gamers in particular. It's aligned more closely with the Xbox Store, and now offers game bundles and subscriptions. For everyone else, the new design does make it a bit easier to get to the top apps, music, and movies. The Store's download progress indicator is now bigger and clearer, too.

10)Windows Defender Gets Better for Security


 You can also schedule regular scans, and use Cloud Protection and Automatic Sample Submission for quicker threat response. PCMag's security analyst, Neil Rubenking, notes that Defender has improved its performance on independent lab tests, but he still recommends third-party antivirus for superior protection.

Note- It may take half an hour or more to update your windows 10 and your computer might restart several times, don't panic and update it in free time. 

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Meet CHIP - a computer that costs $9

 
CHIP is a computer. It’s tiny and easy to use. CHIP does computer things. Work in LibreOffice and save your documents to CHIP’s onboard storage. Surf the web and check your email over wifi. Play games with a bluetooth controller. With dozens of applications and tools preinstalled, it is ready to do computer things the moment you power it on.
CHIP is a computer for students, teachers, grandparents, children, artists, makers, hackers, and inventors. Everyone really. CHIP is a great way to add a computer to your life and the perfect way to power your computer based projects.
Along with the above specifications,it also has WiFi and Bluetooth support built-in. This means you can connect to the Internet as well as a keyboard and mouse without using any cables — although Bluetooth keyboards and mice are generally a bit more expensive than the wired models.

 You can connect CHIP with any screen. Don't worry if you have an old or small screen, it works with them too. But, If you want to hook CHIP up to a VGA or HDMI port, you’ll need to shell out a bit more cash — $10 for the VGA board or $15 for HDMI.

The option that may draw the most interest is the PocketCHIP case. It creates a battery-powered portable unit based on CHIP that includes a 4.3-inch, 470×272px resistive color touch screen, a 3000mAh battery, and a tiny full super-clicky QWERTY keyboard. CHIP is removable via hatch.

  The company launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund this product and pledged more than $2 million. Click Here to pre-order the C.H.I.P.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Have you ever played this interesting game? If not, play now and i bet you will lose

 
In your childhood you might have loved playing games such as completing a sentence, name game or guessing right answer for a question . These games were often played during our free school periods. But now enjoy playing the similar type of game on your phones, tablets, laptops, etc.

 Google Feud applies the same concept but uses Google’s autocomplete search suggestions. Believe it or not, what most people search for might not be what you’d expect the answer to be.

 Google feud have four different categories which are: culture, people, names, questions. You will have to select one of four categories in order to start playing this game.
As you start the game, you would be presented with a question like as shown in above picture "my best friend is a" and you need to complete the phrase. The phrase will have ten different answers with points varying from 1,000 to 10,000. Now answer correctly and enhance your score. 

Created by writer and Internet enthusiast Justin Hook, the game uses Google API and pulls real questions and results directly from Google’s autocomplete.

Click here to play google feud, be warned, it is addictive.


Monday, September 5, 2016

Meet Muzo which helps you to escape from the noisy world and create your own space

 

People are really feed up of noise pollution whether its due to industrial activities, social events(Dj parties, loudspeakers), household(Tv's, machines such as vaccum cleaner,mixer,etc) or vehicles. Noise pollution leads to various problems such as hearing loss, sleep disturbances, hypertension, high stress levels and many more. It has even become difficult when you want to talk to your partner in the restaurant or cafeteria but surrounding don't lets you because its so noisy that you are not able to hear each other. 

 But muzo will help you to get rid of the noisy world and you know what it also helps you to create your own environment.  

Muzo is the first acoustic device that applies Anti-Vibration Technology for smooth surface. This Exclusive Technology prevents objects from vibrating to minimize any unwanted disturbances nearby. Whether you wish to enjoy a piece of serenity or to become engulfed in the tranquil sounds of nature, Muzo will be there for you. Muzo is compact and portable. So you can carry it even when you’re travelling.

Muzo works in three different scenarios:

Serenity Mode: 

Muzo lets you to experience the Personal Zone of Comfort. Get away from bitter reality and let Muzo take you on a journey far from the hardships of everyday life. With Muzo, you can turn every area into your own personal place.The mood, the environment, the privacy - all of this is under your control now. In Serenity Mode just stick Muzo to a window or any flat surface, and it will make your home an isolated place. 

Sleep Mode:

People tend to neglect the importance of sleeping routine.It actually can affect your energy for the whole day. No worries, just trust it to Muzo. Set the alarm, and Muzo will help you fall asleep, later generating sound waves to wake you up. As a result, you will be able to sleep soundly whole night and wake up at the right time of your sleep cycle to avoid that groggy feeling we all hate.

Secret Mode: 

Muzo ensures that sensitive information is treated in a confidential manner. This mode is perfect when you go for a date. The talks are kept secret between you and your partner. No other person can hear them and it also keeps you away from noisy surroundings. The protection range can be adjusted via muzo app.

 Muzo launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund this product and pledged $532,666. The retail price for this device is $249 but the early adopters will get it for $159.

Friday, September 2, 2016

Cotton clothes that repels odor, stain,liquids and you can actually wear them for weeks without washing

 

Imagine a world in which you can wear your clothes for weeks without having to take it off for a good, clean wash.

A type of perfectly-fitting T-shirt that you could wear to your early hot yoga class and then directly to work without having to change first. It would never get smelly and never stain. Yes, thanks to ably who made this thing to be real.

Ably’s 100% premium cotton shirts and hoodies shrug off water, stains, and odor so you can get into your dirtiest fun and still look and smell fresh. You can pack your bag with only one T-shirt and you can enjoy full week holiday without any worry. 

 Ably Apparel uses patent-pending technology called Filium, that makes natural fabrics repel liquids, stains, and odors. Pour water on an Ably shirt, spill coffee or wine, and it just beads up and rolls off like it’s on glass.

You can wear shirts to the gym every day for a week and it’ll still smell new. It’s not 100% waterproof, so if you get dunked you’ll still get wet—but Ably shirt or hoodie will dry up to 40% faster than regular cotton. There are other products on the market now that promise similar repellant properties, but they use a nanoparticle coating. Ably doesn’t use nanoparticles or any toxic chemicals that can leach into your skin or the environment.

The company was started by apparel industry veterans Raj Shah and Akhil Shah, along with Stanley Hainsworth, former creative director at NIKE, Lego and Starbucks.

 Ably clothing are for both men and women. It has three categories- t-shirts, hoodie's and full sleeves which vary from 48$ to 125$. Ably launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund this product and pledged $540,112. The company promises to start its shipping by this month.

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Touchjet Pond- a tiny pico projector that turns any surface into a giant 80” touchscreen.

 
Touchjet Pond (Formerly TouchPico) is a tiny handheld projector that turns any surface into a giant touchscreen. Touchjet is 2016 Gold Edison Award Winner. It is an Android-powered pico projector that’s about the same size as the Galaxy S4, and it can turn any surface, including a wall, into a touch-friendly 80-inch screen i.e, it is a projector, android pc and a super large sized touchscreen projector.

 Touchjet Pond uses cutting-edge infrared detection technology to track the stylus(stylus pen), allowing you to control and interact with the image that is projected on any flat surface at 40 frames per second. It is able to capture the location of the stylus, using its built-in infrared camera, and convert the location into touch screen coordinates

 Touchjet pond works well as an android device .You can download apps from Google Play, project a Skype chat on the wall, or use it to display a presentation. It could also be used for gaming, teaching and for watching movies.

 The device is all plastic, which keeps the weight down to 9.6 ounces and is Wi-Fi-enabled, runs Android 4.4, has a SD memory slot, HDMI input, audio output and a wireless mouse. There is no problem for carrying this device as it can easily fit into your pocket or your briefcase( dimensions of the device -28 x 115 x 100 mm). 

Touchjet has been funded $952,334 from a crowdfunding campaign which was made on IndieGogo . The retail price for this device is $599 but at the time of writing, it was available for $480.

Watch the crowdfunding video:
Click Here to order this device.

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Airing: the first hoseless, maskless, micro-CPAP to get rid of snoring and to cure sleep apnea

 

Before you start reading this article ask a question to your partner or parents, do you snore?If, yes you are in trouble and it should be diagnosed immediately. Read further to know what can snoring leads to and why airing should be used to cure it.

 Snoring is the often loud or harsh sound that can occur as you sleep. About 40 percent of adult men and 24 percent of adult women are habitual snorers. Snoring can be a nuisance to your partner and anyone else nearby. You may even snore loudly enough to wake yourself up.

 Light snoring may not disrupt your overall sleep quality. Heavy snoring may be associated with obstructive sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder and a risk factor for heart disease, stroke, diabetes and many other health problems.

 What is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea (AP-ne-ah) is a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep. Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They may occur 30 times or more an hour. Typically, normal breathing then starts again, sometimes with a loud snort or choking sound.

 Untreated, sleep apnea causes a number of serious health problems, including high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, memory impairment, weight gain, and headaches.

 Sleep Apnea-Treatment 
CPAP machines can mitigate this problem, but their poor design causes sleep apnea sufferers to give up on it: 50% of CPAP users stop using it within one year. But with a new invention called the Airing which help the patients to get rid of sleep apnea and snoring problem too without going beyond their comfort zone. 

How Airing Works?

Like other sleep apnea devices, the Airing sends air into a wearer’s breathing tubes to keep them from collapsing. That can also eliminate snoring because it ensures airflow doesn't get obstructed. The Airing uses hundreds of tiny micro-blower plates, which open and close because of electrostatic force. When the plates have opposite charges, they attract, squeezing together like bellows. Each little pump does that thousands of times per second to create airflow.The air comes through two nose buds, which are made of molded silicon rubber. The buds form a seal inside the nose to maintain the air pressure and ensure that the device stays in place while the wearer sleeps. The Airing is powered by zinc-air batteries, which are powerful and light. But the batteries are not rechargeable, so each Airing can only be used once.

Design Specifications:


The Airing has raised more than $1,566,000 on Indiegogo and is a prototype by now. The company is building up full working product and each Airing is estimated to retail for $3. It would be available in market after it gets FDA clearance and insurance approval. But the company promises to start its shipping by July next year.

Here’s a video that was created to help with crowdfunding the Airing:


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