Monthly Archives: March 2016

HTC 10 vs LG G5: What’s the rumoured difference?

March 31, 2016Wearablesandroid, G5, galaxy, Galaxy S7, HTC, HTC 10, LG, LG G5, mobile, s7, S7 EDGE, Samsung, smartphone

We’ve already seen a couple of the big Android flagships launch this year but there are a few we are still waiting on, one of which comes from HTC. The company opted not to use Mobile World Congress to unveil its next smartphone creation, with an event set for 12 April instead.

The show in Barcelona did reveal what LG and Samsung both had up their sleeves however, with the announcement of the G5, Galaxy S7 and theGalaxy S7 Edge. All three devices were well received begging the question, what will HTC add to the table with its new flagship?
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How Oculus Rift works: Everything you need to know about the VR sensation

March 31, 2016Wearableshardware, headset, Oculus, oculus rift, virtual reality, vr

The Oculus Rift may look like a relatively simple device but it’s actually a pretty amazing piece of kit packing a wealth of cutting-edge tech. The hugely exciting virtual reality headset includes a whole bunch of amazing hardware designed to create a sense of complete immersion in a three-dimensional world.

When you realise what’s in there, it’s hardly surprising that it’s taken this long to come up with a virtual reality system which actually works – and there’s still a lot of room for improvement.
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Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS and 50mm f/1.8 Lenses Announced

March 31, 2016Camerasfull-frame, lens, Mirrorless, Sony, Zeiss

Sony today announced the FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS and 50mm f/1.8 full-frame lenses for its Alpha and NEX mirrorless cameras.

The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is a versatile normal-length prime lens designed for full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. The bright prime lens gives photographers a considerably less expensive option compared to the Zeiss 55mm F1.8 currently on the market. This compact and lightweight lens is priced at $249 and will ship in May.
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Lenovo Ideapad Y700 14-Inch Review

March 31, 2016Computers & ITamd, core i7, games, gaming, gaming laptop, gpu, graphics card, HD, ideapad, Intel, intel core i7, laptop, Laptops, Lenovo, Nvidia, radeon, Review

Can you really get a good gaming laptop for just $700? Despite being the smallest and least-expensive laptop in Lenovo’s gaming line, the Y700 features an attractive design, a 14-inch full-HD display and an Intel Core i7 CPU, along with an AMD Radeon R9 M375 graphics card to power your games. However, there are some trade-offs you’ll have to make to get a gaming laptop at this price. Lackluster battery life, not-so-vibrant color output and a GPU that can’t quite keep up with its Nvidia counterparts make the Y700 merely a good deal instead of a great one.
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https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-y700-14-inch

Flagship smartphone camera showdown : iPhone 6S Plus vs SGS7 edge vs LG G5

March 31, 2016Phonescamera, G5, galaxy, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge, iphone, IPHONE 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, LG, LG G5, phone, s7, S7 EDGE, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy S7, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, smartphone, SPECS

Phone cameras have become mighty impressive in recent years, almost making dedicated cameras redundant. As we push into 2016 the new wave of flagship devices come with formidable camera specs. And having reviewed theLG G5, Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and iPhone 6S Plus in recent months, it’s the perfect opportunity to test these phones cameras’ mettle in a dedicated head-to-head.

The headline-grabbing numbers and features of this trio – from megapixels to wide apertures, and laser autofocus to dual cameras – certainly do their job and swing the punches, but what’s the story in the real world and which is the best of the bunch? We go deep in our G5 vs SGS7 edge vs iPhone 6S Plus camera showdown.
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https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/buyers-guides/lg/137147-iphone-6s-plus-vs-sgs7-edge-vs-lg-g5-which-is-best-at-taking-photos

2016 Toyota Tacoma Review

March 31, 2016CarsReview, Slashgear, Tacoma, Toyota, Toyota Tacoma, trucks

In a world where full-size trucks are increasingly plush palaces of rolling excess loaded for bear with luxuries that rival traditional premium sedans, the mid-size pickup segment has fallen out of step. For more than a decade these somewhat smaller options – like the class-leading Toyota Tacoma – have focused more on utility than ‘wow’ factor, a symptom of the less significant market that exists for trucks outside the full-size spectrum and the fact that there was so much profit to be made with their bigger brothers.
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Xiaomi Mi 4s review : Pushing forward

March 30, 2016PhonesReview, Xiaomi

1. Introduction

The Xiaomi Mi 4s went official hours before the Mi 5, a teaser of sorts for the headliner. It even made the trip to Barcelona but enjoyed little of the spotlight for obvious reasons. This is the fourth installment in the Mi 4 lineup – hardly breaking news in a week full of high-profile announcements. Yet, we bet the new Xiaomi flagship wouldn’t mind repeating the success of a predecessor that spawned quite the offspring.
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Razer BlackWidow X Chroma Review — Style at a Cost

March 30, 2016Wearableskeyboards, Razer, Review, software

With its mice and keyboards, Razer tends to refine rather than redesign. The BlackWidow X Chroma ($160) is a perfect example of this strategy in action, as it’s essentially just the BlackWidow Chroma keyboard, but with a redesigned metallic faceplate. The keyboard’s strengths are still present: decent mechanical switches, great software and solid performance. Its unique design can get in the way of typing, though, and while it knocks $10 off the asking price, the X doesn’t add much beyond aesthetics.
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https://www.tomsguide.com/us/razer-blackwidow-x-chroma,review-3499.html

Escort Max 360 Review

March 30, 2016WearablesReview, smartphone

The average speeding ticket in the U.S. costs about $150, so if you’re willing to shell out hundreds more on a radar detector to avoid them, it’d better be a good one. In recent years, high-end detectors have added digital signal processing (DSP), directional technology, and smartphone connectivity to increase their potency, and the unit I’ve been testing over the last few weeks — the Escort Max 360 — incorporates all those features and more.
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Octave V 80 SE/Super Black Box review

March 30, 2016Audio & Videoaudio, Review, valve

Octave Audio is a new name to us here at What Hi-Fi?, but the company’s heritage goes back over 40 years to when its founder, Andreas Hofmann, first started developing amplifiers.

After spending time with this German unit we can’t help feeling that it’s a shame we’ve waited so long to review an Octave product, because the V 80 SE is terrific.

It’s a valve amplifier for those that don’t want the fuss of valve amps, without sacrificing the sound quality potential of the much-loved technology.
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Canon Rebel T6 1300D vs T5 1200D vs T6i 750D vs Nikon D3300 comparisons review

March 30, 2016CamerasAmazon, camera, Canon, canon eos, canon eos rebel, comparison, dslr, EOS, Nikon, Nikon D3300, Review

In this article, I’ll compare the Canon EOS Rebel 1300D / T6 vs 1200D / T5, T6i / 750D and Nikon D3300 (most popular DSLR camera on amazon.com as of the time of writing, so I added it to this comparison as well).

All of these cameras are entry-level compact DSLR cameras. Before we start learning more about the new T6 and compare it against the other cameras, let’s first take a look at the current prices for each one.
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Huawei P9 : Release date, rumours and everything you need to know

March 29, 2016Phones6P, Huawei, Huawei P9, mobile, nexus, Nexus 6P, phablet

Huawei has had a busy few months, not only joining the Nexus programme with the excellent Nexus 6P, but also launching the great Huawei Mate S with a pressure sensitive display and more recently boosting its phablet line with the Mate 8.

Of all the mobile companies out there, Huawei is one of the most ambitious, quietly seeking domination, raising its brand profile through sponsorship, like that of Arsenal, as well as releasing some half decent phones. Oh, and making money, which some others are struggling to do.
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Fuji X-Pro 2 vs Fuji X-Pro 1 comparisons : 22 Key differences

March 29, 2016Camerascmos, sensor

The Fuji X-Pro 2 has just been announced. We look at the main differences between this camea and its predecessor, the Fuji X-Pro 1.

1. Sensor

The X-Pro 1 used a 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor, variations of which were used in subsequent models. Now, the company has moved on to a third generation X-Trans CMOS III sensor, with a significantly higher 24.3MP across the same APS-C area.
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https://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/round-ups/camera_comparisons/fuji-x-pro-2-vs-fuji-x-pro-1-22-key-differences-68098

10 Reasons the iPhone Beats Android

March 28, 2016Wearablesandroid, Beats, camera, galaxy, Galaxy S7, hardware, iphone, phone, s7, S7 EDGE, software

I like Android phones. But when most friends and family ask me what phone to buy, I tend to recommend the iPhone over Android. Here’s why.

Let me start by saying that I like Android phones. I love the variety of hardware and myriad software customization options. The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are especially compelling for those who want thebest phone camera. But when most friends and family ask me what phone to buy, I tend to recommend the iPhone over Android.
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11 essential Microsoft Band 2 tips : Get to know your fitness tracker inside out

March 28, 2016Wearablesfitness, fitness tracker, Microsoft, Microsoft Band, software, tracker, Triumph, wearable

The Microsoft Band 2 is something of a triumph for the Redmond-based software giant, and the company has finally managed to pile a super array of tech inside a fitness trackerthat’s actually (semi) wearable.
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https://www.wareable.com/fitness-trackers/microsoft-band-2-tips-and-tricks-982

Asus ROG GL552 Review

March 28, 2016Computers & ITAsus, Asus ROG, gaming, gaming laptop, gaming laptops, laptop, Laptops, mobile, Review

The most powerful gaming laptops will blow your mind, but they’ll also wallop your wallet. Fortunately, you can get a really great mobile rig for a lot less money. For $999, the 15.6-inch Asus ROG GL552 combines strong performance with a sexy, stealth-fighter-themed chassis, vibrant display and snappy keyboard. While we wish its battery life were longer and its left side stayed cooler, this is the best sub-$1,000 gaming laptop you can buy.
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https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/asus-rog-gl552

Fellowes MobilePro Series review : Great iPad workstation brought down by a bad keyboard

March 27, 2016WearablesBeats, Bluetooth, business, case, hands on, ipad, Review, travel, workstation

The iPad is getting more Pro all the time, but we’ve always had professional-grade accessories, and when you want to look businesslike, nothing beats a nice folio case. Office product purveyor Fellowes just released its MobilePro Series of business-class cases aimed at people who travel with their iPads.

The series features folio cases with integrated iPad stands and room for a pad of paper, as well as a Bluetooth keyboard. I got my hands on them early, and while I like the cases a lot—the stand is particularly cool—the keyboard has one big flaw that makes typing on it an exercise in annoyance.
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https://www.macworld.com/article/3047263/fellowes-mobilepro-series-review-great-ipad-workstation-brought-down-by-a-bad-keyboard.html

Asus Z1 Titan VS Asus Ecchellon X One : powerful beast battle

March 27, 2016Wearables256GB, Asus, gamer, gaming, memory, mobile, Mobiles, processor, ram, smartphone, SPECS, titan, z1

Asus Z1 Titan VS Asus Ecchellon X One are 2 powerful 4GB RAM beasts by one of our favorite smartphone producers. Under those attractive and unique designs, there are awesome and impressive specs.

Asus Z1 Titan VS Asus Ecchellon X One features

One thing Asus Z1 Titan VS Asus Ecchellon have in common is their powerful processor and RAM to boost smooth performance. Asus Z1 Titan is a 6GB RAM gaming beast, while Asus Ecchellon sports strong a 4GB of RAM. For your max storage of files, apps and favorite media, both mobiles offer huge internal memory spaces: 256GB VS 128GB respectively. These features make both smartphones perfect choices if you are either a heavy gamer or a keen user who need a vigorous mobile.
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Sony RX1 R II vs Leica Q (Typ 116) Comparisons Review

March 27, 2016Camerascamera, full-frame, Leica, Leica Q, Review, sensor, Sony

In the three years since Sony announced its first generation of RX1 camera, there’s been some very interesting developments in the camera market. The latest announcement, the Sony RX1 R II, brings with it some exciting new technologies which could perhaps see it crowned as the ultimate pocket, or carry-around, camera.

However, where once Sony stood pretty much alone in offering a full-frame compact camera, Leica joined the party earlier in 2015 with its Leica Q (Typ 116) camera, which also has a full-frame sensor. In this piece, we’re going to look at the differences between the two premium offerings to see which one stacks up (on paper at least) as the better option.
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https://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/round-ups/camera_comparisons/sony-rx1-r-ii-vs-leica-q-typ-116-63084

Lazareth LM 847: This Motorcycle Runs On A 470-HP Maserati Engine

March 27, 2016WearablesHP, motorcycles, v8, vehicle

For all intents and purposes, a motorcycle housing a V8 engine from a Maserati is nothing short of overkill. It’s also nothing short of insanely fun. And, yes, the resulting vehicle is nothing short of utterly absurd. I mean, one look at the Lazareth LM 847 makes all of that clear.

Yes, that monstrosity is a motorcycle. And, yes, it’s meant to burn rubber on the road, even though the darn thing looks like it can fly. But that’s about where the similarities with other motorcycles end.
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Best AC1900 Wi-Fi router: Buffalo WXR-1900DHPD vs. Linksys EA7500

March 27, 2016Wearablesfirmware, mimo, Review, streaming

For most people, an AC1900 Wi-Fi router hits the sweet spot. It delivers enough speed to support media streaming, and enough features to handle the needs of most homes without blasting a hole in your pocketbook. They’re not the most powerful, but they’re much less expensive than higher-end routers equipped with all the latest whiz-bang features.

This review compares two of the newer contenders: the Buffalo WXR-1900DHPD (notable for its use of open-source DD-WRT NXT firmware), and the somewhat more conventional Linksys EA7500 (one of the lowest-price routers to offer MU-MIMO).
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Riva S Bluetooth speaker review: A portable, wireless speaker for music lovers

March 27, 2016Audio & Videoaudio, Bluetooth, music, portable, Review, speaker, speakers, wireless

The market is awash in Bluetooth speakers, so a new model has to offer something extra special or really different to capture our attention, especially when that new speaker is from a new company.

Riva Audio promises that its Riva S portable Bluetooth speaker meets that objective by reproducing music in a manner that will satisfy both music lovers and audiophiles. Not only has the company largely delivered on that promise, it’s also come up with a number of new features that differentiate its speaker from the broad competition.

The rectangular Riva S is small at only 7.5 inches wide, 2.6 inches high, and 2.5 inches thick. While It weighs a mere 1.5 pounds, it feels solid and dense as though every square inch of the Riva S is filled.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Mini – direct rival to iPhone SE with 4 inch display

March 27, 2016WearablesApple, Apple iPhone, Apple iPhone SE, camera, galaxy, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge, iphone, iPhone SE, lens, mini, s7, S7 EDGE, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy S7, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

As Apple iPhone SE with a 4 inch display is becoming a trend, Samsung is announcing that after the release of Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, there will be a mini version coming up the way.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Mini – direct rival to iPhone SE

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge were launched not long ago, and have received very positive feed backs for their awesome features. With a 12MP and f/1.7, 26mm lens, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge camera was entitled the best among all current smartphones. But they are not going to take a rest any time soon. As iPhone SE has made smaller sized smartphones more of a trend again, Samsung is about to manufacture their own handset to join the competition.
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Rokon Trail-Breaker Combines Vintage Styling With Modern Off-Road Talents

March 27, 2016Wearablesbike, classic, Quad, transportation

A quad ATV is great for making your way around off-road terrains. Problem is, a four-wheeler’s wide profile can make things difficult when driving along single tracks and other narrow spaces. And while there’s no shortage of dirt bikes for the off-roading crowd, you just can’t go wrong with a classic like the Rokon Trail-Breaker.

Yes, it still looks like the same dirt bike hailed as a “never before possible means of transportation” back in the 60s. It retains the same vintage frame styling as the long-running classic, too, albeit with a bevy of modern elements to ensure satisfying performance.
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And finally: Oculus Rift goes live with special delivery and more

March 27, 2016WearablesOculus, oculus rift, wearable, Wearable Tech

And finally is where we mop up the wearable tech stories that were not covered in our dedicated news hub.

It’s a one-stop-shop for catching up with the smaller stories of the week you might have missed, and it keeps you up to speed with the rumours and murmurs of the wearable world.

Let’s get this show on the road…
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https://www.wareable.com/wearable-tech/and-finally-oculus-rift-goes-live-with-special-delivery-and-more-2516

Best Lenses for Nikon D610 DSLR Camera

March 27, 2016Camerascamera, dslr, full-frame, Nikon, sensor, SLR

Here are the best Nikon D610 lenses for the digital SLR camera with full-frame image sensor announced back in late, 2014.

Best lenses for the Nikon D610 DSLR camera are categorized below as standard prime lenses, standard zoom lenses, wide-angle prime lenses, wide-angle zoom lenses, telephoto zoom lenses and macro lenses.

Some recommendations for Nikon D610 lenses according to DxOMark ratings listed as separate columns and tables. You can also find some recommendations from us in every section. Here are the best Nikon D610 lenses to choose for.
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iPhone SE VS iPhone 5S : How to distinguish

March 27, 2016WearablesApple, Apple iPhone, Apple iPhone SE, camera, how to, iphone, iphone 5s, IPHONE 6S, iPhone SE, sensor, smartphone, SPECS

Ever since Apple iPhone SE was launched, the question being asked has been: what are the differences between this smartphone and the previous generation iPhone 5S. Here is how to distinguish between the two.

iPhone SE VS iPhone 5S: see the differences

Although both iPhone SE VS iPhone 5S feature the same 4 inch display, there are significant differences you can spot, either visually or in terms of specs. First of all, iPhone SE is launched with rose gold color variant, which is lacked from its counterpart. This special color is a great selling point Apple just adapt for their current iPhone generations. Secondly, the branding on the back is another obvious sign to tell whether this handset is iPhone SE or its predecessor. If you take a closer look, iPhone SE 12MP camera has a darker color, as taken from iPhone 6S, while iPhone 5S 8MP camera has a clearer and brighter glass on its sensor.
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Toyota Prius Prime Brings Industry-Leading 120MPGe

March 27, 2016Wearablesautomobile, game, hybrid, Powertrain, prius, Prius Prime, Toyota, Toyota Prius

While Prius might have pioneered things in the high-MPG automobile space, it lost plenty of luster in recent years as competitors stepped in with cars that do the original one better. And while the Toyota Prius Prime doesn’t quite beat all comers on all fronts, it does raise the brand’s game, bringing it in line with what’s currently in the market.

Housing a new plug-in hybrid powertrain under the hood, the car boasts an estimated 120 MPGe – the highest equivalent efficiency of any plug-in in the market. That, of course, only keeps up as long as the 8.8 kWh battery remains juiced, with efficiency going down to around 52 mpg once it runs out.
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Lenovo ThinkPad P50 Review

March 27, 2016Computers & IT3D, 4K, Intel, laptop, Laptops, Lenovo, mobile, Nvidia, nvidia quadro, portable, Review, software, thinkpad, video, workstation

When you want no-compromise performance for CPU- and graphics-intensive tasks like 3D modeling, 4K video editing or running engineering software, you need a mobile workstation. With its optional Intel Xeon CPU and Nvidia Quadro graphics, Lenovo’s 15.6-inch ThinkPad P50 is powerful enough to run cycle-sucking programs with ease but portable enough to take on the road. While other 15-inch workstations offer similar performance at lighter weights, this $1,322 laptop ($2,515 as tested) stands out for its best-in-class keyboard and all-day battery life.
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Ulefone Vienna : 3GB RAM budget smartphone with special audio system

March 27, 2016Wearablesaudio, china, experience, phone, ram, smartphone, sound system, SPECS

We’ve just spotted Ulefone Vienna and we have say that it very elegant, more than what we expected. Moreover, its price and specifications are…

Ulefone Vienna – A Beautiful, powerful and super affordable smartphone you need to know!

Design-wise, as you can see, the machine is built with an all-alloy unibody and curved edges. And somehow it looks outstanding among other models on the shelves. Spec-wise, Ulefone Vienna is considered as an excellent device focusing on audio performance. In other words, you will have great experience with the phone’s high-quality sound system thanks to an dedicated audio chip from NXP. Furthermore, other Ulefone Vienna specs are also pretty cool, making it an attractive mid-ranger for consumers not only in China but also around the world.
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