Sphero

Taking gaming to the next level will be Sphero who introduced a robotic ball that can be controlled from a smartphone. Operative only with the dedicated application available for Apple iOS 4 onwards and Android v2.2 onwards devices, close to five different apps are available for download. The ball is controlled wirelessly over Bluetooth and comes with an operative range of 50 ft. The box contains an inductive charging base.

Victorinox SSD

It's not only the flat panel TVs that are becoming  slim and trim. Victorinox, the famed maker of the Swiss Army Knife, showed one equipped with a solid-state drive (SSD), claim­ing it to be the world's smallest high-capacity SSD drive. This pocket knife and thumb drive combo can connect to both eSATA and USB using a single connector while featuring a monochrome graphic display to show what's stored within. The SSD has read and write speeds of 220mbps and 150mps respectively, as well as security software onboard. Fitting in neatly alongside a knife blade, scissors, nail file, the storage device will be available in capacities of 64,128,256GB—and a massive 1TB.

Microsoft Silverlight Update

Microsoft has released version 5 of Silverlight (downloads), its browser plug-in for viewing video, games and animations in websites.It could be Microsoft's last version of Silverlight because websites are
increasingly adopting the HTML5 standard, which lets you see videos in browsers without having to use plug-ins. Silverlight is a rival technology to Adobe's Flash, but is only used by around 0.3 per cent of websites, whereas Flash is used in 27 per cent.

Paint.Net Plugins Download

Originally designed as a simple replacement for Windows Paint, the former student project Paint.NET has since grown into one of the best and most powerful free photo-editing programs around. It offers most of the features you'd expect to see in paid-for software, including layers, levels and curves, and a wealth of effects and filters. Best of all, the program also supports plugins, so if you can't find a particular feature or effect, you may be able to simply download it. There are hundreds of free plugins available to download from http://forums.getpaint.net.and we've hand-picked a few of our favourites here.

Although some plugin packs come with built-in installers, most plugins require you to add them manually. Just browse to C:\Program Files\Paint.NET and copy the plugin's .DLL file to the Effects folder. You'll need to restart Paint.NET before you can access the new features. If you decide you don't like a plugin or it crashes, you can simply delete it from the folder and restart the software.

About Paint.NET and plugins:

Paint.NET is available to download from getpaint It requires Microsoft's .NET Framework 3.5 SP1, but this will be automatically installed if you don't have it. To save you trawling through the forums, you can download a regularly updated PDF list of all available plugins from getpaint.net

Spider Computer Concept

Spider Computer Concept

The designer Nikolaus Frank introduced the concept of Spider Computer, which is very similar to the spider, which is reflected in the title. It consists of a concept phone and computer. From the top of the “spider” on any flat surface of the projected laser keyboard and a screen that allows you to work on the full computer. When folded, the device becomes a mobile phone with all his characteristic attributes. Very original and unusual design.

NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround

NVIDIA 3D Vision has been around for while, and most gamers are now used to the fact that 3D is here to stay. 3D Vision Surround on the other hand, is a new feature that offers stereoscopic 3D gaming across three Full HD monitors. Think a total resolution of 5760x1080 in 3D! However, do note that an SLI setup is required as a single NVIDIA card today can only drive up to two displays simultaneously.
Although NVIDIA has made 3D Vision surround available for older cards via a driver upgrade, the improved performance of the newer Fermi cards (GeForce GTX 480 and above) makes them more suitable for 3D Vision Surround. Remember, with 3D, each scene needs to be rendered twice to create the perception of depth. So for 3D Vision Surround with three monitors, each scene needs to be rendered six times.You'll also need three 3D-ready 120Hz monitors, so it would be fair to say that such a setup is going to cost a fair bit.

One is in need of a 3D compatible video display unit so as to use the Nvidia 3D vision gaming utility.It may have an impact on the expenditure that you have to make while you are purchasing all the required items. Samsung Synchmaster that we used is a study VDU that can be even used as a plain and ordinary computer monitor.

We satisfied our desire of playing with few virtual zombies that made us terrified by means of the 3D technology. The game that we played Left 4 Dead was a great pick to get the Nvidia gaming activity going! When you feel this experience you would get to know that all of a sudden your monitor is not the mere idle VDU box that it is! It suddenly gets life and hits you hard with the bulgy and captivating visual appeal.

Zen Style M300

zen style m300
Setting the standards in micro media players, M300 plays all your favorite tunes without leaving your pocket. It can connect and be controlled via Bluetooth with compatible devices such as Creative WP-series headphones.

karbonn A1

 Karbonn mobile phones are packed with features, quality, looks, technology and services. Karbonn mobile phones are made keeping in mind the latest technologies and affordable prices. The mobile phones are extremely user friendly with features like qwerty keypad, bluetooth, FM, music player and many multimedia features.
Karbonn phones offer users the latest technology of dual sim in many handsets.

karbonn A1:

Being a budget phone, Karbonn's Android smartphone, the Al, has a plasticky look and feel; its 2.8-inch resistive display doesn't respond fluidly to the touch of the finger. Unlike other Android phones, this one has a physical D-pad with navi­gation keys and a call answer and call reject key. Hiding under the hood is a 600 MHz processor, 162 MB RAM and the Android Froyo operating system. An Advance Task Manager for killing the apps running in the background, Aldiko (an eBook Reader), AccuWeather, Documents to Go Viewer, Swype keyboard input and a call black list app are preloaded on the phone.

TECH SPECS
Android v2.2; 

2.8-inch resistive display; 

210 MB memory, expandable to 32 GB; 

3.2 MP camera;

105 gm; 1100 mAh battery.

Bodymedia Fit Review

The Bluetooth-enabled LINK Armband communicates with your smartphone to provide real-time data. Capturing over 5,000 data points per minute using four sophisticated sen­sors, the FIT LINK armband tracks calories burned, steps taken, physical activity, and sleep. BodyMedia FIT LINK gives you the most accurate calorie burn in the market and has been clinically proven to improve weight loss by 3X.

Iball Mobiles

The new dual SIM phone from iBall apparently comes with a battery with a very long life. No wonder, because it has a 2300 mAh battery that could give you over 18 hours of talkime and 40 hours of music playback from a single charge. The phone features a 2.6-inch display, along with a 2 MP primary camera and 0.3 MP secondary camera. Video player, musk player, wireless FM radio, FM recording, LED torch, ebook reader, etc. are other features.

2.6-inch display;
2.0MP camera;
EDGE, Bluetooth;
 music player, Wireless FM recorder;
2300 mAh battery.

THE BEST GPS DEVICES

MIO NAVMAN575
The Navman575 has a large screen, but no live services and no local search –an unwise omission when some
cheaper models include it.You do get free traffic alerts, safety caminfo and quick re-routing, though.

Pre-loaded European maps look mighty fine on the 4.7-inch, 480x272- pixel screen and a simple, colourful menu allows for easy navigation in every sense.The Mio learns your driving style over time and changes routes accordingly, and though it lacks the extra features of the more expensive models on test, it is a respectable budget option.

TOMTOM GO LIVE 1000

The 1000 is a polished satnav with one of the most responsive screens on test –all 4.3 inches of it.As you’d expect at this price the mapping is speedy and accurate.TomTom throws in speed camera info and its LIVE services, including HDTraffic –which offers often very accurate traffic updates, time delay estimates and alternate routes –Google Local Search and the ability to filemap corrections on the device.The first year’s LIVE services are free and cost £47.50 thereafter. TomTom’s IQ Routes has a tendency to go for the more scenic option, but this is still the best all-round satnav here.

NAVIGON 40 PREMIUM LIVE 

Navigon’s live services include Google Local Search, real-time traffic updates, safety cam info and Clever Parking,which finds you a space in packed multi-storeys. You also get weather and European map updates
via a rather ugly external module. The first 15 months is free and it’s £40 a year from then.
The Premium Live is feature-packed but the user interface is tricky, with small buttons that are lost on the 4.3-inch screen and sluggish zoom controls.The GPS routing is very good however, with lane assistance making negotiating nasty junctions a breeze.

GARMIN NÜ VI 3790T
Thinner than an iPhone 4, the Nü vi 3790T is unobtrusive and easily stowed in a pocket with a bright and responsive 4.3-inch, 800x400-pixel screen.You get a lifetime of freeTMC traffic updates via an external receiver but no live services –a rather notable omission given the Nü vi’s price tag. The 3790T provides reliably accurate mapping,while the Photo-Real function displays junctions as you see them, making it easier tospot your turning. In short: stylish and capable but expensive and lacking features.

VEXIA 480
Vexia aims to save you money on your fuel bill. Select your vehicle from the 11,000 that Vexia recognises and the 480 will track how efficient your driving is –whether you brake too much or pull too many doughnuts. It’s a worthy aim, but the 4.3-inch, 480x372- pixel screen lacks clarity and maps are sometimes difficult to follow due to all the helpful ecothemed hints cluttering the display. There are no traffic jam-busting features or Bluetooth either. If you drive long distances regularly, the Econav could save you money, but is it worth it?

MOTOACTV _Review Gps_Watch

It's official, Motorola's just officially unveiled Motoactv,fusing music and fitness,The little running mate sports a 600MHz processor, runs Android and weighs a healthy 35 grams. MOTOACTV can track every part of your workout using Accusense Technology and a GPS. As you puch yourself, this smart music player will create play Iists while it also records your time, distance, pace, and calories burned. Built tough, MOTOACTV is ideal for multiple sports, such as running, biking, or working out at the gym. It also offers FM radio and audio "coaching," which updates on pace and distance.

Itwin usb

iTwin doesn't rely on a remote server farm to store your files and a password-protected web interface or software package to access them.

It consists of a pair of identical USB dongles; plug each one into a different internet-connected computer and install the included drivers. Each computer then has a pair of virtual disks accessible from within Windows Explorer: Local Files and Remote Files. Any files copied to the Local Files disk on one computer can be accessed from the other computer through its Remote Files disk, and vice versa. This connection works as long as each computer has its iTwin dongle connected.

Although iTwin requires that both computers are connected to the internet, files are encrypted and transferred directly between the two. Files are stored on iTwin's relay servers only temporarily in case of adverse network conditions. Since iTwin relies on your computers to store files, there's no storage limit. The only limit to the number of files you can share is the size of the hard disk on each PC.

If an iTwin dongle is lost, disconnect the other dongle to prevent unauthorised access to your files. If you want to guard against unauthorised data access, you can set a password on the iTwin; this means files can be accessed only if you have both the dongle and password. The password can also be used to disable a dongle remotely. iTwin won't suit everyone. It doesn't work with Macs, Linux or any smartphone/tablet operating systems. It also won't work if you want to share files between more than two computers at once. Still, if you're concerned about privacy and you don't want another set of passwords to remember, iTwin is a good alternative to more conventional online storage and remote access services.

Kik Messenger

Today you can download cool messaging app Kik from Nokia Store (Ovi) for free. Kik Messenger is available not only for Nokia Symbian N8, 701, 700, Nokia 603, 500 but for Windows Phone handsets too. This means you cat get it for your new shiny Nokia Lumia 800. Kik is the same cool messenger such as WhatsApp, which already has been available for Symbian Anna and WinPhone 7. With Kik's super easy to use UI you can fast text your friends for free. It has real-time notifications about message status and peer typing. Kik IM also allows you to send media files like photos to your friends.

Android Player for Windows

You can download the application from bluestackfi. While free to download and use, there are some drawbacks such as a limited number of apps that can be installed. A paid version, BlueStacks App Player Pro, which allows unlimited app installs, as well as the ability to run premium applications like Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja and Cut the Rope is also in the works. The main selling point of the BlueStacks Android Player is that it allows for an almost seamless bridge between the two computing platforms without any complicated requirements like trying to run Android OS on a PC or setting up multiple operating systems in a dual-boot configuration. All it takes is to download the software, and install like any other Windows application.

PC Tools Antivirus Free 2012

PC Tools Antivirus Free 2012 provides a decent level of system protection, including real-time, on-demand and scheduled scanning.it's fast, reasonably thorough and can be set to sweep your system on start-up.
There are three scanning methods: Full, Custom and Intelli-Scan, which checks for active malware. Adjust the scanning speed using the slider bar, and choose between Performance, Balanced or Protection mode.
There are various other configuration options. You can help to improve PC Tools' protection by agreeing to let suspicious files be forwarded to the Malware Research Centre, and the Global Action List lets you set up rules to automatically block or allow particular files, cookies and websites.
The Report Card button at the bottom of the screen provides details of recent activity, including the number of database updates and scans performed in the last seven days, or since installation. It also shows the total number of items scanned and protected, along with information about infections and suspicious items.
When installing the software, be sure to select the Custom option so you can choose between a large or small database (large provides better protection but slower download and scan times), and disable the bundled toolbar.

Vodafone Blue 555 _vodafne 555

Designed in collaboration with Facebook, it is crafted out of matte silver and white plastic and sports a 2.4-inch display and QWERTY keypad.Except for an 'f' key placed on the bottom right, there isn't any Facebook branding on this device. Turing on the Blue 555 reveals a Vodafone logo but the homescreen is domi­nated by the social networking site. The homescreen is the FB status update bar. At the bottom of the display is a row of short-cuts including FB friends, FB news feeds, favourites, etc. and is customisable. The f key lets user access the FB stream that looks similar to the updates from friends that shows up on the FB homepage. By hitting op­tions, you can directly post a picture on the wall. When scrolling through friend's feed, the options allow user to download images (if any], comments, likes, send message, call friend, view friend profile or even use URL. Most of the FB features are accessible from the homescreen.

TomTom Nike Sports Watch GPS

TomTom Nike Sports Watch GPS This wrist-based personal trainer logs your location, time, distance, pace, and calories burned as you run. Sync it to your PC or Mac via USB and it'll map your course and upload stats for others to see. If that's not encouragement enough, It motivates you verbally and gently chides you If you haven't run for five days.Unfortunately we’ll have to wait until February 2012 for a local debut.

D-Link Boxee Box_ lnk boxe box

D-Link Boxee Box Like the idea of Apple TV but not so keen on being pinned to iTunes? D-link's rhomboid media whore flaunts YouTube, iPlayer, 40D. Five. Indie Movies Online and MUBI movies at your telly via Wi-Fi or ethernet. The bundled remote control's intelligent interface makes accessing content a breeze. There are USB and SD card slots as well, and new services are added regularly via firmware updates.

Recon Zeal Transcend_ rocon zel trenscand

Recon Zeal Transcend These awesome ski goggles have GPS and a unique heads-up display to locate you on the slopes and bring a host of vital stats to your attention in real time - speed, altitude, temperature and more - without causing any distraction. There's storage space for several days worth of runs; sync with your PC to see your routes layered over Google Maps.