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

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

Mobiles Nikhil Kapoor   6:55:00 PM

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.

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

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

Kickstarter Projects Nikhil Kapoor   12:59:00 AM

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:

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

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

Kickstarter Projects Nikhil Kapoor   6:22:00 PM

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.

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

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

Cool inventions Nikhil Kapoor   6:38:00 PM

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: