Monthly Archives: May 2016

Kodak Video Monitor CFH-V20 Review

THE GOOD
  • Smart Detection distinguishes between people and pets
  • Clear, no-nonsense mobile app that’s easy to master
  • Highly accessible, intelligent web portal interface
  • Free lifetime one-day rolling cloud storage
THE BAD

BMW X6 xDrive30d v Mercedes-Benz GLE350d Coupe v Audi A7 Comparison

There is a segment of cars on the market that carries a crowd of unique followers. They’re cars that are not universally loved for their designs, but they offer buyers a unique styling proposition backed by efficient engines.

BMW X6 xDrive30d v Mercedes-Benz GLE350d Coupe v Audi A7 Comparison

In a bid to see what this segment is all about and get a better understanding of why people buy these cars, we lined up the 2016 Audi A7, the 2016 BMW X6 xDrive 30dand 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350d Coupe to see which is best.

Each vehicle offers an all-wheel drive drivetrain and a diesel engine, but that’s where the similarities end. Each manufacturer takes a different approach in this segment, so we went through a mix of city, country and real-world performance tests to whittle down the competitors to one winner. Some of the results may surprise you…

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https://www.caradvice.com.au/427988/bmw-x6-xdrive30d-v-mercedes-benz-gle350d-coupe-v-audi-a7-comparison/

Best Nokia Smartphones with PureView cameras for May

Nokia is coming back to the mobile market this year, and PureView cameras built in those handsets are definitely not a bad idea at all. Let’s have a look at what models can be the best Nokia smartphones with PureView cams…

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1. Nokia A1

As for Nokia A1 specs, there is some important info you need to note. First of all, it will be running on Nokia Z Launcher like what you see in the picture below, and likely to be based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS (or even Android N). Besides, Nokia A1 has also been said to boast a 5.5-inch Full HD screen and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 chipset to be basic, but the rest are still unknown.

Though, we hope decent features such as 3GB RAM, 64GB ROM, an at least 3,000mAh battery and a combo of 13MP PureView rear and 5MP front shooter will be on board. Those will make A1 a perfect mid-ranger once the company has officially returned to the mobile world.

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http://www.pricepony.com.ph/blog/best-nokia-smartphones-with-pureview-cameras-for-may/

Top 7 available smartphones for under $250: 5350mAh batt, 16MP cam

There are a lot of smartphones available for sale now, but which ones come with good specifications and affordable price? The following handsets can be your answer!

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1 + 2. ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser and ASUS ZenFone Selfie Deluxe

ASUS ZenFone 2 Lase specs include a huge 6.0-inch Full HD display which is claimed to help you view pictures, videos, messages, etc. in “lifelike colors”. Other features are a quad-core 1.7GHz chip, 3GB DDR3 RAM, 32GB ROM (expandable up to 64GB), and 4G connectivity. Under the hood, there are also Android 5.0 Lollipop OS, a 3,000mAh battery, and a combo of 13MP f/2.0 rear plus 5MP front-facing camera helping running the whole machine.

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http://www.pricepony.com.ph/blog/top-7-available-smartphones-for-under-250-5350mah-batt-16mp-cam/

Meta 2 first impressions : AR feels closer than ever

The AR headset that could knock out Microsoft HoloLens.

Meta 2 first impressions

With HTC Vive and Oculus Rift invading our homes providing new sources of entertainment through virtual reality, augmented reality is still slowly but surely catching up in its own way.

Microsoft HoloLens is the most well known device though it’s far from the most accessible thanks to its hefty price tag and frankly, tiny field of view. But the HoloLens isn’t the only AR headset out there making waves. Meta’s second generation headset is getting closer to giving everyone a taste of what AR can really do.

The first Meta was closer in design to the Epson Moverio glasses where the Meta 2 employs a similar design to the HoloLen’s headgear. There’s a lot more going on in the front because of the 720p webcam, plus sensors that track your hands and location. On the back sits a nine-foot wire (like the one on the back of a Vive).

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https://www.wareable.com/ar/meta-2-review

Hands-on : This PC’s Pop-Up Privacy Cam Is Brilliant

With all of the horror stories about creeps spying on peeps through their webcams, it’s no wonder that many folks just tape over webcams. But HP has a smarter solution with its new Pavilion All-in-One, available in July and starting at $749. With a simple push, you can pop-up this PC’s Privacy Camera to turn it and the microphone on, or push the camera back down to turn it all off.

This clever, spring-mounted mechanism was born out of necessity, as both the 23.8-inch and 27-inch versions of this all-in-one sport micro-edge displays that reduce the bezel size by 75 percent. It’s a pretty slick space-saving design, although I had to use a little more force than I’d like to have had to pop up the camera during a hands-on preview.

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https://www.tomsguide.com/us/hp-all-in-one-privacycam,news-22618.html

Top 5 smartphone features in the past 5 years

In the past 5 years, we have seen a lot of new things invented or created to make smartphones… smarter. Let’s check out those awesome features and technologies in the following list!

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1. Fingerprint scanners for better security

If you remember, we saw the first fingerprint scanner (FS) built in Apple iPhone 5s. Then, it became more popular when being used for many Android flagships. And these days you can find this feature on lotsa mid-rangers. No doubt the FS is one of the best technologies so far since it can make your handset more secure. In case of losing the phone, you won’t have to worry much that thieves without knowing your password can take over all of your accounts, personal files, photos, etc.

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http://www.pricepony.com.ph/blog/top-5-smartphone-features-in-the-past-5-years/

The best cheap tablets of 2016 – reviewed

The world’s awash with affordable tablets. But which is the best? And which should you avoid like week-old sushi?

We love the new smaller iPad Pro 9.7, but there’s just one problem – it’s £500/$750.

Thankfully, there’s a huge array of cheap tabs on the market. Pick up the right device and you’ll be treated to a great screen, speedy processor and enough storage for a Game of Thrones marathon. While you probably know that Amazon specialises in great value tech, there are plenty of other tech manufacturers making top budget tablets. That’s why we’ve rounded them all up to find the best one available.

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https://www.stuff.tv/features/best-cheap-tablets-2016-reviewed

Vivo V3 Max vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro : 4GB RAM, 4000mAh battery

Vivo V3 Max and Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro are two of the hottest Chinese smartphones nowadays. But let’s see which one is the real winner in the following comparison!

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Phone with the best performance is…

Desgin-wise, both come with a beautiful all-metal unibody design and sport a fingerprint scanner on the back. As for Vivo V3 Max specs and Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro specs, there are also many similarities we need to note. First of all, each of them boasts a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS LCD screen, a dual SIM, Android Lollipop OS (with different UI on top: Funtouch OS 2.5 for the V3 Max and MIUI 7.0 for the Note 3 Pro), and a microSD card slot to expand the ROM up to 128GB. Basically, they are good models you can take into consideration when it comes to buying a new device.

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http://www.pricepony.com.ph/blog/vivo-v3-max-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-3-pro-4gb-ram-4000mah-battery/

Top 7 budget Android smartphones for May: 4GB RAM, 4000mAh battery

May has been started and if you want to find a good budget smartphone this month, why don’t you check the following list? We have many interesting things for you!

budget Android smartphones

1. ASUS ZenFone Go 4.5 (2nd-gen) with new chip: $80-85

Do you remember ASUS ZenFone Go which was launched in August last year? Now, the second generation of it has come, still very affordable but more variants for you to choose. Specifically, the 2nd-gen ASUS ZenFone Go specs include a Qualcomm’s 1.2GHz quad-core chip instead of the 2015 version’s MediaTek MT6580 1.3GHz quad-core processor.

Besides, it sports a 4.50-inch 480 x 854p screen, Android 5.1 Lollipop OS with new ZenUI on top, 8GB ROM (expandable up to 64GB) paired with 1GB RAM. Under the hood, there is a 2,070mAh battery in charge of supplying energy to the whole machine. One more thing you need to note is that this Go also offers 2 choices over the camera’s capability: one with 0.3MP front + 5MP rear, priced at Rs 5,299 ($80), and the other with 2MP + 8MP at Rs 5,699 ($85).

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http://www.pricepony.com.ph/blog/top-7-budget-android-smartphones-for-may-4gb-ram-4000mah-battery/

Pentax K-1 Expert Review

Pros

Pixel shift resolution for sharper more detailed images with better colour
Capable of taking excellent images
Very good noise performance
Customisable ISO controls for noise reduction
5-axis image stabilisation sensor
One of the more compact FF Digital SLRs
LEDs light up camera in the dark
3.2inch Flex-tilt screen
Weather-sealed body

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https://www.ephotozine.com/article/pentax-k-1-expert-review-28884

 

And finally : Fitbit Flex 2 named and more

Think of And finally as a filter system for the wearable tech newsbeat. While the major stories slip through and land on our dedicated news page, the dredges of the web murmur mill end up here.

It’s a one stop shop for catching up with the smaller stories of the week, helping you stay fully up to date in the world of wearable tech…

Fitbit sequels detailed

Well, not detailed in any great detail but we do know that both the Fitbit Flex 2 and the Fitbit Charge 2 are at least part of the activity tracking giant’s future plans.

Fitbit has applied for the trademarks for both, according to a recently uncovered filing with the US Patent and Trademark Office.

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https://www.wareable.com/fitbit/fitbit-flex-2-review

Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro’s rivals in May: 6GB RAM, 6000mAh battery

Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro is the first 6GB RAM smartphone of the company. It has many good specifications such as a 5.2-inch FHD AMOLED screen, a SD820 chip, a 3,100mAh cell with Quick Charge 3.0, etc. Then, what handsets can be its rivals in May? Check out the following list!

Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro

1. ZTE Nubia X8

ZTE Nubia X8 is also its company’s first 6GB RAM device in 2016. And they must be very proud of this machine since it’s got all the top features for smartphones nowadays. Speaking specifically, there will be 3 variants of ZTE Nubia X8. One will be an entry model run by a Snapdragon 820 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of ROM and Full HD display resolution. The second is a mid-ranger coming with an SD 820 as well but 4GB of RAM, 32GB/64GB of ROM and QHD res.

The last version will be a high-end flagship packing an SD 823 chip, 6GB of RAM, 128GB/256GB of ROM, and 4K resolution. Wow, it is really a beast! One more thing to note is that all of them will be big phablets whose screens measures 6.44 inches. Yet, the rest of the ZTE Nubia X8 specs still remain unknown. Let’s wait and see!

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http://www.pricepony.com.ph/blog/lenovo-zuk-z2-pros-rivals-in-may-6gb-ram-6000mah-battery/

What is HDR, what TVs support HDR, and what HDR content can I watch?

The television industry never stands still, with manufacturers introducing new technologies every year to improve their TVs and convince you that now is the time to upgrade.

Over the past few years we’ve seen the move from CRT to thin TVs, we’ve seen the rise and fall of plasma, we’ve witnessed the ascent of HD, Full HD and Ultra HD, we’ve seen dalliance with 3D and the debate around curved or flat. Joining this race is HDR, the latest technology that’s joining the acronym-laden features on new TVs.

It looks like 2016 is the year of HDR, so we’re here to bring you some clarity and demystify this new technology.



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https://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/news/137367-what-is-hdr-what-tvs-and-devices-support-hdr-and-what-hdr-content-can-i-watch

Leica M/M-P Typ 240, Typ 262, Monochrom Typ 246 New Firmware Updates Released

Leica has announced new firmware updates for the Leica M/M-P (Typ 240), M (Typ 262), M Monochrom (Typ 246) cameras.

The Leica M/M-P (Typ 240) has been updated to firmware version 2.0.3.0 while the M (Typ 262) firmware gets the version 1.0.0.6 and the M Monochrom (Typ 246) updated to firmware version 1.0.1.0.

New firmware updates for Leica M cameras includes several improvements and bug fixes. Details as follows.

New firmware updates for Leica M Typ 240 262 Monochrome 246 Released

New firmware updates for Leica M Typ 240 262 Monochrome 246 Released

 


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http://www.dailycameranews.com/2016/05/leica-m-typ-240-262-246-firmware/

WaterStrider Allows The DJI Phantom 3 To Land And Takeoff On Water

If you fly drones, then you know the deal: you need to avoid landing on bodies of water at all costs. Unless you’re flying a specialty amphibious drone, doing so will leave you with nothing but thousands of dollars in fried electronics. And while you can fortify your drone by adding DIY floaters on their feet, we have a feeling just using the WaterStrider will go a lot more smoothly.

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Made by DroneRafts, it’s a set of legs and pods that attach to a drone’s feet, allowing it to stay afloat when landing on water without getting the camera soaked. That way, you don’t have to worry about having to make emergency landings while flying over a lake – with these pods installed, your drone can safely land on lakes, streams, and other bodies of water.

 

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https://www.coolthings.com/waterstrider-dji-phantom-3-drone-water/

Philips SpeechAir Modernizes The Voice Recorder With Built-In Apps And More

Yes, you can do voice recording on a smartphone. If you spend much of your workday dictating voice memos or doing interviews, though, we have a feeling a dedicated voice recorder will serve you much better. Problem is, dedicated voice recorders don’t have awesome smartphone features, like being able to email a recording as soon as you finish it. That changes with the new Philips SpeechAir.

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An Android-powered voice recorder, it comes in a smartphone-like form factor, complete with a large display that lets you use apps to do a whole bunch of things to your voice memos.  Want to save it straight to some location on the network? Not a problem. Want to email the interview to your assistant for transcribing? It can do that, too. What about editing a recording? Yes, indeed.

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https://www.coolthings.com/philips-speechair-android-voice-recorder/

Fitbit tips and tricks : Get more from your Flex, Charge HR, Blaze and Surge trackers

Fitbit has been in the activity tracking field a lot longer than many of its competitors and its experience brings one of the best fitness platforms out there when it comes to presenting how much, or how little you move in an easy-to-understand format.

It delivers the data but it does so in a simple and user-friendly way so you aren’t swamped with too much detail. The Fitbit app is comprehensive though and while the basic features it offers might be obvious, some of Fitbit’s best functions are a little harder to find.

Don’t worry though, we are here to help. This feature highlights all the tips and tricks of the Fitbit app to help you get the most out of your fitness tracker. We’ve also added in a couple of specific tips for the Charge, Charge HR, Flex, Surge and the Blaze at the end to give you an extra helping hand. For those still deciding which Fitbit tracker is right for you, we have a separate feature explaining the differences between them all so be sure to check that out too.

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https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/fitbit/137213-fitbit-tips-and-tricks-get-more-from-your-alta-flex-charge-blaze-surge-and-ionic-trackers

 

Family 4×4 SUV Comparison : Ford Everest v Isuzu MU-X v Mitsubishi Pajero Sport v Toyota Fortuner v Nissan Patrol

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The current-day SUV boom isn’t all about softer, more car-like high-riding options designed with little more than a school run in mind.

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For many buyers out there, a family 4×4 still needs to be a proper off-roader, a tough-as-nails workhorse that blends a modicum of urban comfort with proper skills off the beaten path and has the ability to confidently and consistently tow loads.

The number of offerings facing the Australian buyer is bewildering, but we’ve chosen what we see as the key four cars — based on price, ruggedness and construction — with a wildcard thrown in.

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https://www.caradvice.com.au/431436/family-4×4-suv-comparison-ford-everest-v-isuzu-mu-x-v-mitsubishi-pajero-sport-v-toyota-fortuner-v-nissan-patrol/

Samsung Galaxy S7 User Guide

Galaxy S7 Features to Enable and Disable

Whether you’re upgrading your old Galaxy phone or you want to leave your iPhone behind, Samsung’sGalaxy S7 and S7 Edge are both great options for your next smartphone.

Based on our reviews, Samsung’s latest flagships boast the best smartphone camera yet, strong performance and sleek water-resistant designs. But should you get the S7 or S7 Edge? How can you get the most out of your new smartphone? And what case should you pick up? We answer all those questions and more in this comprehensive guide.

If you’ve already gone out and bought a new Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge — or if you’re still considering where to buy a Galaxy S7 — here are all the features you’ll want to enable (or disable) once it’s time to set up your shiny new phone.

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https://www.tomsguide.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s7-guide,review-3456.html