Plantronics products support standard WebRTC

he company Plantronics, a global manufacturer of audio equipment for business and everyday life, announced the implementation of support for WebRTC standard in their products. According to CNews Plantronics, WebRTC can be embedded into browsers application to handle voice and video calls in real time, which makes the browser the main interface of communication and interaction. Today WebRTC supports most popular browsers, used by more than a billion web browsers around the world, as well as operating systems and devices. Companies selected application WebRTC and use virtual machines that support the transmission of audio over USB or Bluetooth, can use products Plantronics during the sessions WebRTC.

«WebRTC – convertible technology that brings the online real-time communication and makes the web browser endpoint systems voice, video and data transmission. Plantronics is participating in the development of WebRTC from the beginning, and we are confident in the great potential of this technology for corporate communication and customer service – said Louvental Bill (Bill Loewenthal), vice president of communications solutions for business Plantronics. – As the first member of this standard, we take a long-term commitment to our customers that our solutions will support standard WebRTC ».

As noted, Plantronics is working closely with partners and service providers to ensure the integration and interoperability of their products with a range of Unified Communications applications and standard WebRTC.

So, now Plantronics headsets are installed together with the decision of the next generation of Unified Communications Circuit, which became the industry’s first enterprise-level solutions based on WebRTC, the Company said. Moreover, today the team of Sales Unify in Santa Cruz using a Plantronics headset for high quality audio across multiple platforms and operating systems platform. Both companies continue to work closely on further integration with Plantronics headsets Circuit.

“Despite the fact that while the WebRTC technology is at the beginning of its formation, Plantronics can already see on the horizon, new solutions for departments to work with clients. It’s only a matter of time when any device with a supported operating system and browser, allows the end user to connect directly to the customer service representative without the need for separation of voice channel, – the company said. – Plantronics believes that consumers and businesses alike will benefit from the use WebRTC-applications. “

Plantronics products support standard WebRTC

Vivitek has introduced new multimedia projectors for a wide range of applications

Vivitek company has expanded its line of multimedia projectors wide range of applications Vivitek D8 with two new models. Projectors DX813 and the DW814 are designed for high-quality and realistic image transmission. The devices are suitable for both classroom and corporate use, said CNews in Vivitek.

As described in the company, having a high for this segment of the projector brightness and contrast, the devices are not only able to project presentations and documents, but also a variety of multimedia content without using a separate audio system.

Thus, the youngest model DX813 has a resolution of XGA (1024×768), the brightness of 3500 ANSI lm and the contrast ratio of 15 000: 1. In turn, the older model DX814 distinguish resolution WXGA (1280×800) Brightness 3800 ANSI lm and the contrast of 15,000: 1.

Both models are equipped with energy-efficient lamp that can operate up to 7 thousand. Hours of dynamic energy conservation, audio speakers and a large number of ports connect all kinds of external devices (HDMI v1.4b; input VGA (x2); S-Video; composite video input; input Audio ( Mini-Jack, x3); output VGA; USB (type A to supply 5V / 1.5A); Output Audio (Mini-Jack); RJ45; RS-232; Mini-USB (for service), microphone input (Mini-Jack ) Trigger 12V).

According to the company, including the key characteristics of devices: 6-segment (RYGCWB) color wheel for natural color; sealed optical path, minimizing the ingress of dirt and dust on the lens and the matrix; a quick search of the incoming signal source; the ability to quickly save your projection and load them at any time; Compatibility with long VGA cable up to 20 meters; an abundance of ecological functions, prolonging the work of both the projector and the lamp; built-in speakers 10W; easy lamp replacement through easily removable top cover; protection from changing the settings, theft and vandalism.

On both models are warranted for 3 years and 1 year (or 2 thousand. hours) lamp.

Vivitek has introduced new multimedia projectors for a wide range of applications

The Apple Watch revealed the fundamental mechanical problem

The deficit in the retail Apple Watch linked to manufacturing defects in their vibrating motor. Marriage detected only hours after starting mass production, after which the order for the vibration motor was urgently transferred to another contractor. However, some owners of hours saying that faced with the problem in the acquired watch.

Less than a week after the start of sales of “smart watches» Apple Watch them discovered the first mechanical problem that will not be eliminated with the help of the upcoming software updates.

Defect reported by the Wall Street Journal, is associated with marriage in the production of so-called Taptic engine. This kind of vibrating motor, which when triggered creates a sense of touch, rather than vibrations.

The Apple Watch a tactile alarm can be used, in particular, in the preparation of notifications of events on the synchronized clock iPhone.

According to the newspaper, marriage Taptic engine found only after the launch of Apple Watch devices in series, followed by “apple company” has selected the order for the production of this unit from the Chinese company AAC Technologies and hastily handed his Japanese Nidec.

Wall Street Journal reports that the marriage was detected were caused by delays in deliveries to the stores hours before the start of sales of 23 April 2015 and is now a shortage of equipment, even in those countries where they are sold officially.

Despite the discovery of the defect before the start of sales, a few English-speaking tehnoblog reported problems in the vibration motor purchased in Apple Watch.

On another curious problem in Apple Watch it learned immediately after their appearance on the market.

Users hours discovered that the device incorrectly detects its owner skin hands if it is applied on the tattoo, especially black or red. In such cases, the device can each call to him to ask to enter the pin code.

In addition, carriers tattoos – owner noticed Apple Watch undesired reading clock biometric parameters, such as pulse rate. These errors associated with measurements for LEDs and sensors with infrared radiation to which natural and tattooed skin respond differently.

In contrast to the problems with the vibration motor, it is hoped that the problem with tattoos can be resolved by corrections in firmware Apple Watch.

The Apple Watch revealed the fundamental mechanical problem

LG smartphone sales for the year grew by 26%

The South Korean company yesterday unveiled its new flagship LG G4. Today unveiled the next financial report for the first quarter of 2015. Even without the new flagship, the manufacturer fixes the remarkable growth, especially in the smartphone market.

LG’s operating profit for the quarter increased and amounted to 305.2 billion Korean won (about 277.5 million dollars), and the net – fixed at 38.4 billion won (34.9 million dollars). But revenues remained unchanged – 14 trillion won ($ 12.7 billion). The company is associated with a decrease in revenues from TV, but the growth in sales of smartphones.

The company shipped the first quarter of 2015 15.4 million smartphones, an increase of 26%. Total Division had revenue of 3.27 billion dollars. The most significant growth in the United States captures LG – 66% more than last year. Several company has grown weaker in Korea – 57%, one of the main factors called popular LG G Flex 2 (review). The mobile unit established a new record for first-quarter revenue for the period from 2010, when the company first released a smartphone Android. The company is not going to stop there and is confident in its future success in the smartphone market.

On the next quarter results largely have influence sales flagship LG G4. The company is confident that will be able to implement 12 million new items, ie 20% more than last year’s LG G3. This should help a wide range of colors of the gadget, a number of unique developments and, of course, the massive sales – the device will be sold in more than 180 countries worldwide.

Surely, one it will not be a leader, and soon we will see new devices as the company average, and low-end segment – the fastest growing on the data currently in China and India and around the world.

LG smartphone sales for the year grew by 26%

Chinese ultra-thin smartphone OPPO R7 on official render

OPPO recently patented a new technology that allows, without interfering with the existing production process displays, make any smartphone visually frameless. As a result, network filled with videos and photos “frameless” news OPPO R7. It seems that companies are tired of speculation on this subject, and they decided not to torment the audience before the official presentation, revealing the appearance of the gadget.

The design of the gadget can be seen the influence of Apple and Samsung with its current GALAXY S6, except for the absence of protruding camera than sinned predecessor OPPO R5. But the screen is likely to be deprived of the patented technology. Instead, we can see the use of 2,5D screen, which uses rounded at the edges of the glass.

New OPPO R7 still receive the frame, though subtle. Above all else – the thickness of the new items is likely to be no more than the previous OPPO R5 (4,85 mm), and hence, OPPO R7 will be one of the thinnest smartphone in the world. At the moment, the palm belongs to the Chinese Coolpad Ivvi K1 Mini thickness of 4.7 mm, which, however, can not be bought. But the most thinnest smartphone on the shelves of online stores is Vivo X5 Max thickness of 4.75 mm.

Let’s see what the Chinese have got this time and whether they will set a new record. Judging by the space to be occupied Micro-USB, manufacturer, at least, did not last representative gadget thicker line. Thickness, of course, will affect the battery capacity, but there is also used familiar from earlier device Fast Charge Technology VOOC, which will allow a certain degree, compensate for a small container.

Rumors indicate that the new product will be used by the processor MediaTek Helio X10 (renamed MT6795), 20,7-megapixel main camera, at least 2 GB of RAM. Other suggestions emanating from OPPO R5 and change the position of Qualcomm in China, talk about the chipset Snapdragon. It is expected that will be presented two smartphones: OPPO R7 and R7 Plus. Perhaps one of them and is thus gadget using special glass, visually depriving gadget framework. What this proves true, we know for sure on May 20 again if the manufacturer does not reveal the cards on the specifications before the announcement.

Chinese ultra-thin smartphone OPPO R7 on official render

In official documents detected SONY XPERIA Z3 +

By Sony last week unveiled its flagship smartphone Xperia Z4. Masthead gadget with the usual design will only be available for the Japanese market, and the flagship – for other countries. As we know, the device will be named Xperia Z3 +, and now it appeared confirmation.

In an official document on the brand covers Style Cover Window SCR30 for Xperia Z4 is listed in the specifications support two gadgets: Xperia Z4 / XPERIA Z3 +. Given that the only limit for this cover are the dimensions of the gadget, you can safely assume that it was under this name will go on sale Xperia Z4 on the world market.

Earlier also has information about another smartphone Sony, which also receive top specifications and much more capacious battery, but will not be included in the line Z4. We are talking about Sony Xperia P2, which will be revived almost forgotten design features of devices, namely transparent panel under the screen.

Official information about the date of the announcement or Xperia Z3 +, Xperia P2 or not yet, however, the first to appear in late May. Hardly device in high demand, given the very small external differences from the Z3. But the second unannounced novelty can cause genuine interest from the public, if Sony, of course, all plans to release it.

Recall that in the Xperia Z4 mounted 5.2-inch display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels, 64-bit, eight cores Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, 3GB of RAM and 32 GB of permanent memory slot for Micro-SD capacity of up to 128GB, 20.7-megapixel primary and 5.1-megapixel front camera. Battery capacity is 2930 mAh. Dimensions new items are 146h72h6,9 mm, weight – 144 g

In official documents detected SONY XPERIA Z3 +

SAMSUNG Backup Memory will help you remember closer

Samsung has released an application for Android, designed specifically for people with Alzheimer’s disease. With the support of the Alzheimer’s Association of Tunisia (SETN) and 3SG BBDO her staff created Backup Memory – a program that works as a stimulant memory. The app helps patients remember the closest people, and tells about the relationship with each of them, showing photos and videos together.

About a year ago Azer Jaafoura and his colleagues at Samsung Electronics Tunisia thinking about how modern gadgets can help patients with Alzheimer’s disease. However, scientists busy all day at work and, in addition, worked as a volunteer at a children’s hospital, were limited in time.

“We wanted to make the life of people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers easier, but initially we did not have confidence in what direction to go. While the disease is considered incurable, but proved that stimulation of thinking through regular reminders about events from the past can slow the progression of the disease. Here we saw the opportunity to use his powers “

– Says Dzhaafura.

Backup Memory detects smartphones with Bluetooth, which is also installed within a radius of 10 meters. After connecting to the device’s screen shows information about the person. Multimedia content, you must first load the application manually.

Backup Memory has been successfully tested on patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Meriam Labidi (Meriam Labidi), a geriatrician and a member of the Tunisian Association of Alzheimer’s, said:

“When a person develops Alzheimer’s disease, he thinks that he does not remember, is lost forever. Due to cognitive stimulation, patients can retain facts and events in memory much longer, and it slows down the destructive impact of Alzheimer’s disease in their memory. “

While Backup Memory on Google Play is available in two versions – English and French. However, the developers note that it is not going to stop. Azar and his colleagues are working on the improvement of the application, adding new features and optimizing the user interface. In particular, in the Backup Memory soon employ and GPS, to display on a map the location of friends and relatives in real time.

Dzhaafura recognized:

“Of course, Backup Memory is not a technological breakthrough, but it is a good use of existing technologies. We are pleased with the progress, but we’re going to do more. A lot you can do with technology, and we think that we have only begun. “

SAMSUNG Backup Memory will help you remember closer

Steelcase WorkLounge designed to keep you focused on solving problems

The new “shell” for the workplace in the office WorkLounge is kind of microenvironment designed to help turn off distractions, offering convenient, safe space for maximum concentration. Attractive cabin design provides workers everything they need in terms of visual support their work and easy installation.

One of the key problems in modern office – a permanent presence of visual distractions, which significantly limit the ability to concentrate on the task at hand. According to statements by experts Steelcase, a typical office worker or student have to be distracted every three minutes for some micro-event within sight. And each such distraction lasts a moment, not two, but a few dozen, and therefore the effectiveness of mental labor is reduced significantly. To return to the previous point of thinking may require the same dozen, but minutes. The company’s desire to improve these circumstances is very commendable and noble. But the remarkable fact that the approach implies a kind of individual approach to the arrangement of the new workspace.

Before starting work, the company has analyzed some of the results of studies examining the results of numerous studies that help designers to create a system for arranging their own new microenvironment for office workers. The study results ledto conclusion that constant visual distractions are the key obstacles to maximize the concentration and performance.

Steelcase WorkLounge just allows you to literally shut out unnecessary stimuli, including walking straight, but not absolutely, but only on three sides. Well, well, thanks for that.

Steelcase WorkLounge designed to keep you focused on solving problems

APPLE WATCH failed miserably DROP TEST

Apple has held its first presentation in 2015, which presented the new MacBook c 12-inch screen Retina, as well as the final version of the smart watch Apple Watch. It’s time to find out whether or not Apple Watch worth as much as they ask for.

Drop test Apple Watch Sport 42 mm had already familiar with video blogger YouTube-channel TechRax. First drop the clock stood – they saved the strap. In the second fall of the clock were intentionally thrown screen down from the height of a little over one and a half meters. And it turned out to Apple Watch Sport fatal. Annoyed, blogger clock hit a couple of times on the asphalt, and they all broke into pieces!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fwqANb9Acg

Apple Watch Sport – is the most affordable modification hours. Unlike other models, it is not protected by a sapphire-coated glass c, which is unlikely to be broken. Here installed glass Ion-X. Despite the fact that it easily beats to scratch it, will have to sweat. This proved more video blogger with channel Unbox Therapy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORIQXujC2v8

He experienced Ion-X on several materials and found that no keys, no scouring element will not bring Apple Watch Sport no harm. However, sandpaper and fine, and coarse grain immediately led device monetized views. However, in real life you do not want to strip screen “apple” of hours sandpaper, so that’s okay. A screen on the asphalt it is better not to drop!

APPLE WATCH failed miserably DROP TEST

"SMART GUITAR" JAMSTIK: Learn to play silently

On site Kickstarter American invention startup Zivix collected more than 1,000% of the required amount for the project. Compact “smart guitar” – a simulator that allows to learn to play virtually silent. Besides Jamstik takes up little space in your backpack, and everything you need to work with it – it is a tablet with a pre-branded apps.

Jamstik – it is actually wireless electric, consisting only of the neck. Pins and deck it does not have, but the strings are quite real, metal, not drawn, providing, of course, much more effective learning than just an app for the iPad. By the way, “smart guitar” does not need to be configured.

On Kickstarter Jamstik has become one of the most popular projects. To implement the developers had a total of 50 000 US dollars, but they have already collected more than 540 thousand, and before the closing of the collection – for another ten days.

For iPad, iPhone or MAK “smart guitar” is connected via Bluetooth. The application can choose from more than a hundred sets of sounds, so Jamstik may sound not only as a guitar, but also as a piano, organ or tube.

Annex – several different formats of learning. Due to good visualization and clear instructions to learn to play Jamstik can fairly quickly – the first music you can play without being told in five minutes of training.

The maximum level of noise emitted by a guitar is 22 dB. The sound can be played through headphones, so you can play even hard rock at maximum volume, and your family or neighbors and know it will not. And how to learn, and you can move on to the recitals and Jamstik take with you wherever you go: its weight – a little more than 1 kg, length – 40 cm.

"SMART GUITAR" JAMSTIK: Learn to play silently

APPLE WATCH disassembled

Apple has already started sending the first buyers of Apple Watch, running parallel to the app store. However, not only ordinary consumers get to the first smart watch Apple, but specialists from iFixit, which, according to a tradition, do not use the device, and, above all, dismantle them.

According to the autopsy Apple Watch Sport, experts pointed out the shortcomings of the design in terms of repairs and parts replacement. In particular, the procedure very difficult for proprietary Pentalobe screws and a very small amount of hardware and cables – even had to undermine the screwdriver. Another problem faced by repair specialists – turn off the display, as the cables are hidden under a resilient arm.

In general, assembly worthy hours. Inside they do not look very attractive, but all the elements are arranged tightly to each other and each part has its own strictly designated areas. Battery capacity, as it turned out during parsing, is only 205 mAh (version 38 mm), which explains the reason for a short stint Smart hours. By the way, the battery is almost the only element that can be more or less painlessly replaced. What is interesting, even Apple Watch Sport is gold – the individual elements were gilded filling.

Lauded Taptic Engine (part with the spring in the photo) was quite simple in its execution. But a variety of mechanisms, sensors and other units here a great variety, each is a fairly complex elements, which casts doubt on the possibility of repair (or appropriate) – Apple, most likely, also will not repair them, but simply to withdraw the working mechanisms of defective or broken smart hours brought in for repair, giving in return a new gadget.

Based on the design, iFixit suggest that the previously unheard of ideas about a possible upgrade devices questionable. Most likely, the improvement of the gadget will be possible only through the purchase of a new device. Apple Watch Sport maintainability were rated 5 out of 10. The results are excellent for a device the company from Cupertino, especially against the background of the new MacBook.

APPLE WATCH disassembled

"Phone Turing": top secret, stronger than steel

Company Turing Robotic Industries, which specializes in obscure masses organization systems data security, today announced the company smartphone. The latest gadget, named after the British mathematician and cryptographer Alan Turing, released a special chip encryption and body that is stronger than steel.

Turing Phone is a smartphone with a decent, but far from record-breaking performance: 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, 64 or 128 GB of internal storage, 3 GB of RAM, 13-megapixel main and 8-megapixel front camera battery 3000 mAh. As the operating system will be installed Android 5.0 Lollipop. Nothing special, though a low-power device can not be called.

However, in this device are a special system of protection under the responsibility of a cryptographic chip. Encryption and decryption of data is carried out with the help, that is, encrypted communication channel can be established only between the two smartphones Turing Phone. In the case of communication with users of other devices, the chip remains untapped and data is transmitted through open channels.

Another unique feature of novelty is the body, but rather the material from which it is made – liquid morphine. This amorphous alloy of zirconium, copper, aluminum, nickel, and silver. The head of the company said that it is more similar in structure to the glass, but stronger than aluminum or steel. Plastic, ceramic and aluminum are also present, but the basis of all the acts liquid morphine.

For safety and durability have to pay a lot of money: 64 GB version will cost $ 740, and a 128-GB version is priced at $ 870 (about 40 450 and 47 555 rubles, respectively). Sales are scheduled to begin on August 10 will be the first country in the United States. The device is clearly not designed for mass and representatives of public services and corporate clients, so that the manufacturer can hardly applied a serious effort to reduce the cost of the gadget and concentrate on safety.

"Phone Turing": top secret, stronger than steel

OFFICIAL: NOKIA PREPARES FOR ANDROID SMARTPHONE

Nokia company after the sale of the mobile division of Microsoft to focus on their business decisions, and recently announced the acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent to enhance its position in the telecom market. Another important asset map HERE, the company decided to sell, among the main contenders called Apple. However, consumer decisions are not alien to the company, which was confirmed in most Nokia, announced plans to release Android-smartphone.

Chinese President, Nokia Mike Van (Mike Wang) opened the card press, saying that the company engages in Sichuan Chinese factories for the production of next year’s smartphone on Android. He also confirmed that the R & D center and move to China, also in Sichuan. Details on how the device is Mike Van not provided. Perhaps the eminent manufacturer is not limited to a single smartphone, and immediately release a whole line of gadgets.

Disturbing point is an appeal to the Chinese capacity. The company already has experience in the local market with the Android-tablet Nokia N1 (“live” photo), but with the release of the smartphone in China, Nokia expects countless smaller competitors, as well as a firm foothold Xiaomi, Lenovo, Huawei, ZTE and OPPO. It is possible that the manufacturer understands the danger of such competition, and will begin its activities with those markets where its brand still has more or less serious weight, in particular, a native of Finland and Russia.

But the most interesting is the choice is Android as the OS, not Windows Phone, for which so clung to Stephen Elop, successfully sell Microsoft’s mobile division, after the cost of the asset has fallen markedly. The company obviously does not believe in the mobile operating system of his former partner, just prefer the “green robot.”

Earlier, the head of the company said that Nokia has no plans to return to the issue of consumer phones, but considering the option of licensing its name to other manufacturers. Probably six months in the company revised this approach and is preparing to return to the market, which has become much more competitive than it was during the leadership Finns.

OFFICIAL: NOKIA PREPARES FOR ANDROID SMARTPHONE

NEW GOOGLE GLASS WILL BE CREATED IN CONJUNCTION WITH RAY-BAN AND OAKLEY

Google is not going to abandon the project of “smart glasses”. According to Viana Massimo (Massimo Vian), head of the Italian manufacturer points Luxottica, the company’s engineers together with experts Google is currently working on a new modification of Google Glass. The exact time of release of the second version of the device Vian at the general meeting in Milan Luxottica did not name, but assured that the presentation of the gadget will take place soon enough.

Luxottica – the company, which owns brands Ray-Ban and Oakley. In May 2015, it signed a partnership agreement with Google about creating frames for Google Glass. Commenting on the rumors about the possible closure of the project, Vian said: “The company is working on future products, without raising his head and not paying attention to speculation. For Google, there is no other equally fundamental platform. ”

The news about the exit of the second version of Google Glass – the most recent confirmation that Google is not going to abandon the development of the pilot product. Gadget, image overlay on the image seen by their owner, continuously improved since 2012.

Supporters of privacy repeatedly criticized Google Glass for the presence of a camera that takes pictures silently. Many Internet users are also considered “smart glasses” gadget exclusively for nёrdov and owners Google Glass called Glassholes.

In January, Google has officially announced that stops the development of the current version of Google Glass, and transmits the product development under the close eye of Tony Fadell (Tony Fadell), co-founder of Nest – creator of smart gadgets for the home, which Google acquired in February 2014. In addition, Fadell worked as a senior vice president of iPod.

NEW GOOGLE GLASS WILL BE CREATED IN CONJUNCTION WITH RAY-BAN AND OAKLEY

Lenovo introduced K80 - "killer" ASUS ZENFONE 2

Following ASUS ZenFone 2 and Xiaomi Mi Note Pro, which are pioneers in the smartphone market with the amount of RAM, which is more common in laptops, Lenovo China has decided not to lag behind their Asian counterparts. Manufacturer introduced a smartphone with 4 GB of RAM and a capacious battery.

Lenovo K80 is a direct competitor Zenfone 2, when it comes to specifications: 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels, 64-bit Intel Atom processor with a clock speed of 1.8 GHz, 13-megapixel main camera with optical stabilization, 64 GB of internal memory. In addition, the novelty supports networks of the fourth generation, which is not surprising, given the chipset.

But what stood out the Chinese, it’s the battery – the battery is installed in devayse 4000 mAh, which is becoming a tradition in smartphones Lenovo. All this could be put into a fairly small housing, in particular when it comes to 8.5 mm thickness. The indicator is not a record, but comfortable. The gadget is not deprived in the question about – here installed Android 5.0 Lollipop.

By analogy with the ASUS ZenFone 2, at K80, there are a simplified version in which “only” 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of permanent memory. And that’s where the smartphone is clearly losing, so it is in appearance: the flagship Taiwanese, despite the secondary design looks much more attractive than practical, but faceless Lenovo K80.

But the most important is the low price of a novelty: the native Chinese market smartphone will be sold for 1,799 yuan (about 14,980 rubles on the current exchange rate) in the flagship modification, and a simplified version will cost to local residents in 1499 yuan (about 12 480 rubles at the current rate). The device will go on sale on April 30, while only in China. If he leaves the Middle Kingdom – is still unknown, but Lenovo is necessary to reflect the withdrawal of new items on the international market, where ASUS ZenFone 2 has already come.

Lenovo introduced K80 - "killer" ASUS ZENFONE 2

ROUND SMARTWATCHES FROM SAMSUNG

South Korean technology giant has long been accused of copying its main competitor – Apple. In addition, the manufacturer is not only lazy scolded for the widespread use of plastic, even in premium models. However, in 2015 Samsung corrected by releasing GALAXY S6 and S6 edge, and now, it seems, the company decided to go ahead and prepare a smart watch with a round screen like that and ask for a lot of users.

Samsung has announced the possibility of early access to tools for developers interested in creating applications for smart hours Samsung. This notification is accompanied by the caption “get ready for the Gear» teaser and display the gadget of the future, which is clearly get round screen. The market is already filled with devices with circular screens – Moto 360 (review), LG G Watch R (review), Huawei Watch, – and Samsung obviously will not be the first on the market. However, there are some potential device.

In the new product is expected to be used a special mechanism of interaction with the clock. Samsung has two patents: one describes the rotating element around the perimeter of the dial, and the second describes the management of gestures. It is no secret that the inconvenience of managing such a clock is mainly in the need to use touchscreen menu on a very small screen, and the implementation of these patents will allow virtually eliminate contact directly with the screen.

Making certain movements hand / fingers in front of screens, the user moves through the menu, confirms the selection, and so on. D. An interesting and implementation of broadcast information to other hours (connected to) devices. For example, raising a fist to the camera and then throwing arm forward and opened his hand (gesture “pick up and throw”), you will pass the image to watch on TV / monitor / laptop. The rotating mechanism is useful for navigating the menus watches.

It is not known whether it will be implemented in all first-generation smart round-hours, but the presence of these documents suggests that we are waiting for, at least, non-standard solution. The main thing is that all innovations are user-friendly and high quality work, and not, as is the case with some of the achievements when consumers are selling technology for technology’s sake.

Unfortunately, the unique features that Samsung may give your device, determine their work on a proprietary system – as is the case with Gear S, it almost certainly will Tizen. That is, the development of the platform and the number of applications will depend entirely on from Samsung, organizes various support developers, as well as the number of users device. Unfortunately, the date of the announcement is still unknown.

ROUND SMARTWATCHES FROM SAMSUNG

SONY PRESENTS NEW LENSES ZEISS VARIO-SONNAR T * for A-mount lenses

Bayonet α, or A-mount (49.7 mm), Sony has released two new lens – standard zoom SAL2470Z2 Vario-Sonnar T * 24-70 mm F2.8 ZA SSM II and wide-angle zoom SAL1635Z2 Vario-Sonnar T * 16- 35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II. Model focused on discerning amateur and professional photographers. They will provide a tangible improvement in image quality, reducing ghosting and optimization AF. The presence of dust and moisture protection – another undoubted advantage of new lenses Sony.

SAL2470Z2 and SAL1635Z2 well with cameras Sony A-series, in particular, with the α99 and α77 II. Installing the adapter allows you to use them with the E-bayonets, for example, a model line α7.

Sony and improved autofocus mechanism. Lenses equipped with a system SSM (Super Sonic Wave Motor). More productive processing of the image in the lens increases the quality of AF, providing increased speed subject tracking about four times. Thus, the lenses will be the perfect partner for systems in 4D Focus α77 II and can be successfully used for shooting fast-moving subjects – children, athletes, wild animals.

SAL2470Z2 due to maximum aperture of F2.8, and high sharpness and contrast at all focal lengths can be used for shooting at dusk, creating portraits in low light conditions and photographing in soft interiors, which is important for photography. Inside it – aspherical and ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lens of which are connected into a single system and are highly effective in suppressing the aberration. This ensures accurate reproduction of fine gradations and high contrast images.

SAL1635Z2 – wide angle zoom with a large aperture, which is suitable for shooting street scenes and spectacular scenery. He can shoot handheld at dusk or in dimly lit rooms – the lens has sufficient luminosity to meet these challenges. Minimizing the distortion is achieved through the use of aspherical lenses. ED- and Super ED-elements enhance color accuracy and contrast, as well as provide high resolution.

SONY PRESENTS NEW LENSES ZEISS VARIO-SONNAR T * for A-mount lenses

Review PENTAX K-3 II: NEW FLAGSHIP SLR PENTAX

Ricoh Imaging Company announced the release of a new SLR camera – Pentax K-3 II – flagship SLR cameras with a bayonet “K”. New replaces the Pentax K-3 (released in November 2013) – camera, get a huge amount (more than 12) awards in Europe and the world as the best SLR camera professionals and enthusiastic amateurs.

The new flagship allows to obtain high resolution images thanks to innovative technologies, such as, for example, improved stabilization Shake Reduction – the most perfect of those that are now installed in chambers with bayonet “K”, the new development – function Pixel Shift Resolution, which according to the company makes it possible to obtain images of unparalleled sharpness. Among the main characteristics of the K-3 II: APS-C matrix 24.35 effective megapixel resolution, lack (AA) smoothing filter for better definition photos, high-precision 27-point AF, worked well in almost complete darkness, continuous shooting speed of 8.3 fps durable and reliable dustproof, body. Moreover, the camera has a built-in GPS module, which records the coordinates of locations where photos were taken, and thereby greatly facilitates the correlation of the footage from the route covered. Working in tandem with stabilization system, GPS-module helps the camera to take pictures of astronomical objects without the use of a special mount with an hour for conducting exciting astrophotography.

1. New technology Pixel Shift Resolution

Pixel Shift Resolution System – the latest development, which allows you to shoot 4 photos of the same scene, shifting when shooting each new image matrix by one pixel, then to synchronize all four frames in one final shot.

In comparison with the conventional system when each pixel receives information about only one color, and the color of each pixel is calculated through interpolation, the new system allows each pixel to receive the actual data for each of the three primary colors. Through the work of Pixel Shift Resolution System significantly increases image detail, the actual resolution (not interpolated) becomes higher, appear much more clearly color transitions, and the flowers themselves are becoming more true, especially this effect is at high values of ISO, as without this technology is usually already there degradation of colors and resolution.

2. High resolution image

K-3 II is equipped with APS-C sensor without primary anti-moiré filter, a high-performance processor PRIME III – the same as that set in the medium format camera Pentax 645Z – for optimal high-speed information processing with 24.35-megapixel matrix, which gives sharp clear images with smooth transitions of light and shadow. K-3 II, even at high rates of sensitivity delivers images with minimal noise, making it possible to shoot at up to ISO values of 51200.

3. The new generation of stabilization PENTAX Shake Reduction (SR)

Updated built-in camera stabilization mechanism – the best in the series SLR cameras with a bayonet “K”. K-3 II is equipped with Pentax developed image stabilization technology, implemented by shifting the matrix in several planes. This stabilization system will work with any lens mounted on the camera. With the new gyro sensor, the mechanism of stabilization compensates for camera shake, the efficiency of the system is 4,5EV, which is the best result for all SLR Pentax. Even a casual shots taken on the road, will be under the control of the stabilization system, which will provide the best possible result in the existing conditions.

4. Optical-mechanical smoothing filter to combat moire in the image

When you need to control the appearance of moire in the K-3 II during exposure mechanism SR produces microscopic fluctuations of the matrix, emulating the work of classic anti-aliasing filter. And in the case where the photographer is required to get a “ringing” the sharpness of the frame, the mechanism can simply disable or adjust the degree of smoothing effect. This means that for every scene or story you can choose the appropriate setting of the smoothing filter.

5. Additional features control the composition of the frame

The design of the unit SR, which allows you to rotate the sensor unit around the optical axis of the lens, offers a variety of convenient features such as auto-leveling horizon tilt adjustment of the frame while the camera is rigidly mounted on a tripod, and the function ASTRO TRASER, Provides clear pictures of the star sky, automatically compensating for the movement of the heavenly bodies without the use of expensive and complicated to set up astronomical mounts.

6. High-precision autofocus module SAFOX 11AF with 27 sensors

Novelty is equipped with autofocus module with AF SAFOX 11 27 Focusing sensors, 25 of which are cross-shaped, and 3 are responsible for the central focus with high-aperture optics f / 2.8 or greater. Due to the much improved AF algorithms and teamwork AF sensor with 860,000 – pixel RGB sensor Metering PENTAX Real-Time Scene Analysis System, a new autofocus system works much better when shooting moving subjects or in the tracking mode. And thanks lenses in the optical path of the module and highly sensitive sensors, self-focusing is achieved and at extremely low light – a range of autofocus – 3 EV – +18 EV.

7. High-precision exposure control with the system analysis of the plot

PENTAX K-3 II is equipped with the latest highly intelligent metering system Real-Time Scene Analysis System based on 86,000 pixel RGB sensor. Analyzing the subject in the frame and identifying the main subject and the background, a system with very high accuracy determines the optimal exposure even in extremely complex lighting contrast scene. In addition, the data obtained from the metering sensor is used to increase the accuracy of white balance adjustment and automatic focusing system.

8. High-speed continuous shooting at 8.3 frames per second

PENTAX K-3 II can do continuous series of 23 shots in RAW or 60 shots in JPEG, shooting at a maximum speed of approximately 8.3 frames per second. High-speed shooting provide a reliable shutter independent control diaphragm elevation mirror, mirror effective damping system that minimizes vibration when the shutter, and high-performance processing system based on the latest processor PRIME III and RAM DDR3.

9. The optical viewfinder with 100% frame coverage

For maximum convenience when composing and accurate assessment of the future of field shot in bright light and deep twilight camera PENTAX K-3 II is equipped with a pentaprism viewfinder on the basis of a special coating that increases the reflection coefficient and reduces light losses. Viewfinder displays 100% of the frame and has a large increase 0,95X.

10. Zapic Full HD video with advanced creative tools

PENTAX K-3 II allows you to shoot high quality video with resolution FULL HD (1920×1080 pixels, the frame rate is 60i / 30P), using the codec H.264, which provides a perfect picture at economical expenditure of space on the memory card. Availability of manual and semi-automatic modes of exposure settings, manually adjust the volume level of an audio recording, a terminal for connecting an external microphone and headphone jacks makes K-3 II an ideal tool for the videographer. In addition to the many creative special effects for 3-II allows you to shoot images with a resolution of 4K (3840h2160 pixels) at a given interval and automatically combine them into a video stream. Thus get the opportunity to record video ultra-high resolution 4K.

11. Built-in GPS module

Thanks to the built-in GPS module and electronic compass, the camera records and writes metadata snapshot location coordinates, altitude, azimuth and precise satellite time. Also useful are: the ability to record the track to move the camera; compass displayed on the monitor screen; function ASTRO TRACER, which simplifies the tracking and photographing celestial bodies by ligaments GPS data with the mechanism of movement of the stabilizer (of SR) camera.

12. Large 3.2-inch LCD monitor with a resolution of 1037000 pixels

Large 3.2-inch LCD monitor with high resolution of approximately 1,037,000 pixels with an aspect ratio of 3: 2 allows you to conveniently view the footage to build the track and evaluate sharpness in Live View mode and a video, with the convenience to make settings in the menu. Impact-resistant tempered glass guarantees the protection of the monitor in harsh environments, and a unique design, which is completely absent when the air gap between the LCD panel and the protective glass, ensures the absence of glare when using the camera in bright ambient light.

13. Compact dustproof, waterproof housing design

Enclosure K-3 II is made of durable lightweight magnesium alloy. Due to the presence of 92 seals, the camera is protected from dust and moisture, ensuring reliable operation in the most challenging weather conditions and even at temperatures down to -10 ° C. A reliable due to the gate, the guaranteed number of operations without degrading the performance of which 200, 000 times, the new flagship K-3 II will be a faithful companion photographer, providing tremendous efficiency and responsiveness in various shooting conditions.

Review PENTAX K-3 II: NEW FLAGSHIP SLR PENTAX

BREAKTHROUGH IN MICROPROCESSOR: flexible electronics on the approach

Every day modern technologies are becoming more flexible, both literally and figuratively. Korean LG has already announced its plans to introduce flexible smartphones and even presented a suitable display, almost as good as the technical characteristics classic panels. Revolutionary, incredibly practical and flexible batteries have also exist. And now they are tightened and microprocessor technology.

Scientists have long wondered about the rejection of classical silicon as the basis of microprocessors. There were even some results achieved through the use of different materials, but they all have the same favorable properties as silicon. Now Dutch scientists have been able to solve the problem and flexibility while retaining all the advantages of the silicon structure.

Their method allows the silicon directly on the silicon substrate of liquid ink using a single laser pulse in polycrystalline form used in the respective circuits. The principle of this type of printing on substrates has been around for a long time, but previously it required the temperature reaches 350 degrees Celsius – not any flexible surface was capable to withstand this temperature. The new approach does not require burning and immediately turns the liquid silicon in the polysilicon.

How to tell the scientists, the process was very simple: they are just covered with liquid paper polysilanes or smeared it like butter on bread, on the substrate in the oxygen-free environment and allowed an excimer laser pulse (used in laser vision correction and semiconductor manufacturing). The duration of the pulse is a few tens of nanoseconds, allowing did not affect the paper in the process.

In subsequent tests, scientists have determined that thin film transistors produced by this method have a conductivity comparable with classical polysilicon conductors.

The most important achievement is that such structures are energy efficient, flexible and incredibly cheap. In further studies, scientists not only want to improve the production process itself, but also include additional, non-silicon layers, which will also extend the scope of Technology (now the basis for predicting its flexible wearable electronics). The project manager said that their decision to allow in the future to produce not only a flexible, deformable electronics, but even to make it edible.

BREAKTHROUGH IN MICROPROCESSOR: flexible electronics on the approach

LG officially unveiled Phablet WITH SUPPORT MICROSD up to 2 TB

South Korean company LG is preparing for the announcement of LG G4, which will be held on April 28. Due to the huge leak we already know about him almost everything. However, not all employees of the company working on the same gadget. LG has officially unveiled a new Phablet middle class, complete with stylus and supports Micro SD up to 2 TB.

Smartphone LG G Stylo received 5.7-inch display with a resolution of 1280×720 pixels, built on proprietary technology In-Cell Touch, quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor with a clock frequency of 1.2 GHz, 8 GB of internal expandable and 1.5 GB of RAM. Phablet middle class supplemented with 8-megapixel main and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. GPS, LTE, Bluetooth 4.1, and other usual modules available, including NFC.

Dimensions new items are 154,3×79,2×9,6 mm and weighs 163 g Sensible thickness did not affect the capacity of the battery – the battery is installed here at 3000 mAh, which is quite a familiar figure for gadgets with a diagonal and a slim body.

According to the specs of the smartphone, the card slot understands drives up to 2 TB. The same information was found on the characteristics of the LG G Flex 2. In practice, this is unfortunately not check, because the market is simply there are no such capacity Micro SD.

It seems that this is the smartphone that we saw earlier in the press and render “live” photos. However, a foregone conclusion is difficult, because many manufacturers have taken fashion to market a large number of virtually indistinguishable from each other, at least outwardly.

New on sale first in South Korea at a price of 400,000 KRW, and then will be available in other markets – what exactly, the company did not specify, however, assured that his appearance could be expected May.

LG officially unveiled Phablet WITH SUPPORT MICROSD up to 2 TB

Sony will Xperia Z4 Compact and Z4 Ultra

Without loud statements and endless teasers, as is the case with other vendors flagship smartphone, the Japanese Sony introduced its flagship Xperia Z4. Earlier walked information that the manufacturer will affect not only the flagship of this generation, but also release a compact version with tabletphone. And now there was more substantial evidence that gadgets already quite close.

Source truthful leaks – about Sony Xperia Z4 including – Steve Hemmerstoffer presented evidence for the existence in mind Sony Xperia Z4 Compact screenshot directory Japanese retailer. Unfortunately, the page leads to the “plug” and the image device – no. However, this is not the only place where the compact flagship lit lately.

In the Indonesian certification agency POSTEL, new gadgets with model numbers that indicate the unannounced devices. New items credited with a suspicious resemblance to the model numbers Sony Xperia Z3 Compact and Z Ultra, but more modern order. Sony E5803 corresponds Z3 Compact D5803 and receive, are most likely to name Xperia Z4 Compact. Similarly, with the E6683 and E6883 – an allusion to the successor Xperia Z Ultra (C6683 / C6803):

The company can spend some rebranding and reduced flagship – the web has also been spotted Case for mysterious Z4 mini. However, this may be just the working title:

It is expected that a compact version will be identical Xperia Z4 (E6533) characteristics, and the display is 4.7-inch. It is logical to assume that the battery capacity will be slightly less than the flagship. Planshetofonu credited with similar characteristics, as well as a 6-inch display. It is assumed that the Z4 Ultra can get a display with a resolution of 2K, but this information is highly questionable because of the words of Sony insufficient benefits screens with higher resolution than Full HD smartphones.

When will Soup on the market and whether they will be as well as the flagship, sold only in Japan, is still unknown. as previously learned Hi-Tech.Mail.Ru, Sony is preparing to other flagship, which will appear in late May and will be available in the international market. Perhaps with him and will be presented data trends.

Sony will Xperia Z4 Compact and Z4 Ultra

Review multimedia acoustic Edifier Spinnaker

Series Image from Edifier has this name for a reason – all models from this group look like in the picture, stylish and memorable. A Edifier Luna Eclipse, we have proven that stylish speakers can also sound great. The older model Edifier Spinnaker looks even more impressive and original, and the sound can enchant even the most demanding audiophile. All the pros and cons will be discussed in this review.

Edifier Spinnaker: Options

In a large cardboard box positioned themselves speakers, remote control, connection cables, optical and analog (mini jack 3.5 mm – mini jack 3.5 mm and 2xRCA – mini jack 3.5 mm) audio cables, power supply, USB-charging cable remote control and documentation. All of the above lies in their places in the form of foam. Grade, so to speak, “turnkey” – all have to be directly connected to the source column.

Edifier Spinnaker: Design, materials

Edifier Spinnaker – a bright representative of the design in the modern world of multimedia speakers. It really is an unusual device, which does not leave anyone indifferent. The shape of these speakers resemble something like a mammoth tusks, but judging by the name, manufacturer copied the shape of the sail (spinnaker). So unusual and pretentious, but very stylish. These speakers are not for any interior – in an apartment in the style of a classic Provence or they will not work.

The frame is made entirely of plastic and covered with a soft cloth. Damage the finger speaker will not work, which adds a plus in the column “longevity.” On the back part there is a plastic strip. Materials of construction are simple – plastic, metal and elastic tissue. Nothing extraordinary, but collected all the jewelry and with attention to detail. Column enough overall and near a small monitor or laptop look a little awkward. But near the impressive size screens or in a complex home theater Edifier Spinnaker look great.

Edifier Spinnaker: Connection controls

Before us is universal multimedia speakers who work in a wireless (Bluetooth) and wired modes. Over the past meet the digital interface S / PDIF and analog input mini jack 3,5 mm, also launched a connector for the subwoofer. The connection of all elements occurs under the lower part of the metal, even here, there are special “tunnels” to fix the wires.

Manage Edifier Spinnaker be unusual wireless remote control, which is the form factor is ideal for placing on the table near the monitor. With it you can turn on / off the column, adjust the volume and switch tracks on the connected Bluetooth-device. When the remote control is highlighted in red. Top right “fin” there is a single indicator that notifies food, conjugation, and so on. D.

Edifier Spinnaker: Sound

Within each column is set three emitter – two 70 mm to 10 W and one 116 mm with a capacity of 25 watts.Since the model is overlooked Multimedia speakers, the scope of the use of wide – from listening to music from smartphones to perform the function of the speaker system in the home. For audiophile interest, it was decided to listen to Prime Test CD # 1. The result impressed me, especially detailing medium-high Frequency Register. However, at low frequencies due to the specific placement of the low-frequency transmitter can be a problem: for example, a failed speaker placement can get boomy bass and smeared that drown out the beauty of the sound. But with the right arrangement of the sound is excellent, however, to achieve this in some areas will not be easy.

After watching the fresh “Fast and Furious 7″ wanted to review all previous parts. At this point, I have already stood near the TV Spinnakers. I must say, for watching movies, this model is suitable for 5+.Perfectly capture every detail of the sound track – in some moments it seemed that sounds such as the roar of the engine, are distributed directly under the window of the apartment, so everything is realistic. All effects are close to those in good cinema. With video games the same situation – very atmospheric and qualitatively.

Results

The average cost of Edifier Spinnaker in Ukraine is $ 250 – for the money the user gets the original unusual design, wireless and wired connectivity, and excellent sound. This model is ideal for the modern interiors, but not suitable for classic or Provence. For lovers of all extraordinary – must have!

Liked:

+ Sound

+ Design

+ Grade

+ Remote control

Did not like:

– Not to any interior

Review multimedia acoustic Edifier Spinnaker

In iPhone please add functions FM from budget devices

National Association of Broadcasters USA (NAB) urged Apple to reconsider its attitude to broadcasting and activate the built-in smartphones iPhone FM-module, thereby extending the functionality of the popular gadget probably seen in budget devices. According to a statement agencies, universal chip in the iPhone is not limited to support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, because the activation of the FM will be solved by issuing software updates.

 

At NAB sure that such useful features as access to FM-frequencies, users will play only on hand: “Users could avoid payments for traffic and reduce battery consumption, if they listen to free FM-radio. Listening to music in streaming mode increases the battery consumption of three to five times compared to the same content playback means FM-chip [and] it is needed in an emergency. ”

Doubt a number of experienced users regarding the need for integration of antennas, in addition to updates only, far-fetched as this problem is solved by connecting the headphones that act simultaneously and antenna on almost all smartphones with support for FM-range.

 

It has also proved in 2012 by YouTube on your phone with the received administrator. Due solely software updates and headphones as an antenna, he was able to gain access to the FM-band:

Update – not only the necessary decision to activate the FM-radio chip Murata 339S0228 (used in the iPhone 6). There is still a need to address the quality of testing, prepare the appropriate software, as well as to achieve a certain sound quality and assess the impact of this function to work on other possibilities device. In addition, it can hurt sales in the iTunes Store and the reduction of the potential audience of corporate streaming service, which, according to rumors, will be presented at WWDC 2015.

What’s interesting statement came after the message Minister of Culture of Norway refusal to FM-broadcasting in the territory of the country as early as 2017. It seems, NAB wants to defend the right of its existence due to an increase audience FM-radio users gadgets Apple (all sold more than 700 million iPhone) and the Norwegian way of not a little stir. Otherwise, it is unclear why so many had to wait years before to call the company to include traditional radio on its smartphones.

In iPhone please add functions FM from budget devices

Android wear now runs hundreds of kilometers away from smartphones

Google introduced a firmware update for the OS smartwatches Android Wear. The new version provides users with a number of interesting features, including a refined interface, added support for Wi-Fi, to radically change the implementation of the work from the device, and there was an interesting realization of the energy saving mode when the screen.

Wi-Fi support means that now the owners of gadgets are not tied radius work Bluetooth. This has a positive impact not only on the range but also the stability of the signal. Incidentally, the range – the clock can operate with a phone data regardless of their position in the world. For example, the smartphone can be located in Vladivostok, and the user smart hours – in Moscow. If both the gadget active and connected to the Internet, via cloud services Google Soup can communicate.

Always-on mode screen Android Wear now there are applications, not just dials. Google promises that this gadget will use less discharged. Useful feature for some long-term use of an application, such as shopping lists in the store.

Now, smart watches have the opportunity to draw a schematic Emoji, after which the system will offer options like, in its view, shown on the silhouette or immediately place the corresponding figure. Also, lists can now scroll through a corresponding rotation of the brush. Google explains the need for such an opportunity for those who have busy hands. It is difficult to imagine that a man with bags stuffed with twisted hand. And if he drinks coffee, it is fraught with burns, or at least soiled clothing.

Support iOS smart watch on Android Wear still have not received. We are waiting for Google I / O 2015?

Android wear now runs hundreds of kilometers away from smartphones

Mystery unique "frameless" OPPO opened on a video technology

Chinese company OPPO recently patented a new technology that allows, without interfering with the existing production process displays, make any smartphone visually frameless. Previously, we were able to look at the “real” photo gadget image that can be much better to consider directly the brink of the screen. Now the network has a video showing the effect obtained at different angles.

Despite the mediocre quality of the video, the effect is achieved exactly as we described earlier and: due to the special bend on the edge, which is a transparent layer refracts light from the display so that the picture is, in fact, is projected on a bend of the smartphone. Thus, the image appears to be beyond the physical size of the display, a picture covering the whole area of the smartphone.

When you turn the gadget can be seen that the effect of refraction disappears and the physical presence of a face becomes visible. Suffice elegant solution, given the need to replace the glass only, without interfering with the production process of the display. As we expected, the technology, according to the video, is not ideal because of the distortion images and colors. Almost certainly, this is one of working prototypes and technology will be improved, but even in this form, the screen looks, at least, unusual.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQSIPrAYzdE

Should be further noted that the effect is not shown will cause the faces that will be pressed to accept, as the touch region still covers only the screen which is less than the physical dimensions looks when viewed at right angles. However, modern mobile OS interfaces using gestures, conducted from behind the screen, and then, given a slight bend glass, such action should be felt more natural.

Technical specifications of the gadget, which is called OPPO R7, is not known, but rumors point to 64-bit 8-core MediaTek MT6795 and 20.7-megapixel camera. However, this information should be treated with skepticism because OPPO not traditionally completes a stylish line with index R flagship solutions.

Mystery unique "frameless" OPPO opened on a video technology

Pipo X8 - MINI PC with touch screen

Pipo Chinese company known as a manufacturer of tablets, but this time it was noted in the other segment, offering the market a very strange device. Pipo X8 – a full-featured mini-computer for Windows, but at the same time it has a built-in touch screen.

If you suddenly want to buy a mini-computer, you will find that the choice, in general, there is. In addition to the Mac mini, there are many models on Windows. However, the proposed Pipo device is radically different from anything we’ve seen before, because it is equipped with a 7-inch touch screen with a resolution of 1024×600, which makes it a completely self-contained unit.

Pipo X8 runs on the Intel Atom Z3735F or Atom Z3736F Bay Trail. Has 2 GB of RAM and 32/64 GB internal. The computer is equipped with four USB-ports for connecting external devices, card slot microSD, Wi-Fi module and Bluetooth, RJ-45 ports. With HDMI-port to Pipo X8, you can connect a large monitor.

New running Windows 8.1 with the search engine Bing, but later appeared modification with the ability to dual boot Windows 8.1 and Android. It is curious that, according to the company Pipo, the decision to install a 7-inch screen was due to cost savings because Microsoft allows to install Windows for free on devices with screens less than 9 inches. It turned out that a computer equipped with 7-inch display is cheaper than buying a license to use Windows.

Price devaysa not yet been disclosed.

Pipo X8 - MINI PC with touch screen

Officially presented the flagship SONY XPERIA Z4

Without loud statements and endless teasers, as is the case with other vendors flagship smartphone, the Japanese Sony introduced its flagship Xperia Z4. However, such an approach to launching new products can not be called unexpected, since to buy the latest gadget can not everyone hope.

Flagship Xperia Z4 was 5.2-inch display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels, 64-bit eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 810, 3GB RAM and 32 GB of non-volatile memory, a slot for expansion is (up to 128 GB). Here are installed 20.7-megapixel main and 5.1-megapixel front camera. Battery capacity is 2930 mAh. Frame smartphone – metal. Nothing unexpected, the gadget is a high flagship competition.

Dust and moisture protection have not gone away, it’s all the same Addiction smartphone Sony. A nice new feature is the lack of caps on port Micro-USB – now do not have to open it every time to charge the smartphone. This should affect the overall feeling of solidity gadget. Dimensions new items are 146h72h6,9 mm, weight – 144 g

Officially presented the flagship SONY XPERIA Z4

Samsung hides your logo with the flagship for the most technological market

South Korean technology giant Samsung desperately fighting for the most technologically advanced in the world market. The Japanese prefer a local brand and Apple, but Samsung steadily losing share in the local market, and therefore have to go to desperate measures. Flagship GALAXY S6 and S6 edge, which is pretty good greeted buyers in Russia and Europe, in Japan, will be sold without labels Samsung on the case.

The latest Samsung flagship brand instead of using the name of the service provider network, however, GALAXY still present on the device. Remarkably, tech S6 edge deprived of annoying labels on the front of the gadget: the GALAXY, and the name of the service provider network are listed only on the back cover. The strength of the Samsung name in the case of Japan, it seems, does not play into the hands of the manufacturer, but only harm.

The company does not comment on the reasons for this branding, but earlier Koreans smartphones sold in carrier networks in Japan, always bore the name of the manufacturer, as well as the operator, as well as word GALAXY. Maybe the manufacturer has decided not to regret phones and give light weight of an incredible number of inscriptions, however, before such stop-factor, the company was not.

The Japanese market is specific in that consumers are increasingly choosing domestic electronics, because foreign companies difficult to work in the local context. Nevertheless, iPhone in the country to get a certain popularity and a significant increase occurred in the output of flagship vehicles in 2014. The range of GALAXY, meanwhile, showed a tendency to decrease.

As of December, Samsung ranked only 6th place in the Japanese market among all manufacturers. The company did not leave the top five market for two years, but at the end of last year, its share fell from 17 percent to 4 percent, and now account for three of Apple’s 30 percent market share, Sony and Sharp.

Samsung in 2007 refused to supply their TVs in Japan – when the company was able to get only 0.1 percent of the market, in spite of the leadership in the world. Since the operators do not sell TVs at a ruse, as the latest flagship, the company could not go.

Will the trick to increase sales, of course, an interesting device is still unknown. Especially it is necessary to take into account that a massive advertising campaign affected the Japanese because of the advanced buyers will still know who is the manufacturer device even without nameplate company.

Samsung hides your logo with the flagship for the most technological market

Review of Samsung Galaxy S6 G920F - powerful flagship glass with QHD-screen

The new flagship of Samsung traditionally characterized by its high adaptability. This year, major changes were made design – Galaxy S6 got the body of glass Gorilla Glass 4 and metal, as well as the screen – Quad HD. Complementing the same picture, as always, a wide range of various modules and sensors plus easy software. And all this is crowned by a price tag of $ 850. For what we pay the money and get it in the end, later in the review.

Design and functional elements

Over the exterior Galaxy S6 designers did their best: smart glass case looks much more elegant and more expensive than their predecessors of pretty plastic.

The very “premium feeling» S6 also adds unpainted metal frame on the perimeter. It is, incidentally, the most obvious, but at the same time, perhaps, the only element that hints at a superficial resemblance to the Galaxy S6 Apple iPhone 6, and then only when you look at the lower end. Here S6 similar to the “apple” device to equip a 3.5 mm audio port microUSB, output and microphone grille multimedia speaker. Of additional elements – two narrow plastic injection, concealing antennas.

The upper end of “Korean” takes Infrared and microphone noise cancellation. The other mechanical controls are located on the lateral side of the device: Right – the power button and a slot for nano SIM-card on the left – the volume key sound.

All functional elements are soundly and carefully move from side buttons clear, with a noticeable click. The only negative in this respect, as it seemed to me almost a tall arrangement of the volume keys, and of the absence of even minimal protection from entering the body of water and dust.

Returning to the design, gently rounded ends undoubtedly added convenience, the use of S6, although diagonal 5.1 inch is still not very comfortable for one-handed operation, especially the “on the go”. Especially, Gorilla Glass 4, which are front and back – though the material is durable, but slippery, so the protective cover does not hurt to calm nerves.

The next thing that caught my attention to the S6 – color solution. Housing smartphone is painted in beautiful “deep” shade of black, which, however, in practice it is more like a dark blue. Looks charming, especially on a sunny day when the heel begins to sparkle thanks to its glossy texture.Of the other available colors: white, gold and blue.

On a glass back panel S6, of course, are clearly visible fingerprints, and even here striking logo of the manufacturer, LED-flash sensor heart rhythm and square significantly above the surface of the lens, as a consequence of powerful optics in the body thickness of only 6.8 mm.

On the front panel above the screen with thin side frames can see a metal grate earpiece eye 5MP camera, light sensor / proximity and LED-indicator, and underneath two touch buttons illuminated when switched on, and the mechanical button “Home”. In the last traditionally built fingerprint scanner – the recognition accuracy is not satisfactory.

Well, among other things, a smartphone perfectly assembled – no scratches and no backlash, which is why it is very pleasant to use.

Display

In Galaxy S6 uses 5.1-inch Super AMOLED-display with a resolution of 2560? 1440 pixels, pixel density per inch – 577. He is good in all respects: the maximum viewing angles, clear and smooth images, excellent portrayal of small fonts and details, the colors are bright and vibrant, well, color rendition traditionally depends on the selected screen mode.

In bright sunlight the display S6 behaves very well thanks to improved lighting, which, by the way, here is regulated manually and automatically. Multi-touch support up to 10 touches.

The screen has a oleophobic coating quality – good finger slides and prints are easily erased.

And, as mentioned earlier, from scratches and cracks it protects the glass Gorilla Glass 4, which, as claimed by manufacturers, in contrast to their predecessors and competitors able to withstand a drop down screen smartphone. However, I am in such a way the strength of the glass has not reviewed, and you do not recommend it.

Memory

With regard to the amount of internal memory, our test sample S6 is available 32 GB, but will be available for sale yet, and 64-gigabyte version.

The memory card slot is not provided, but it supports external flash drive into the USB port mode OTG.

Features and performance

As expected, the new flagship of Samsung got a heavy duty “stuffing”: the latest 64-bit proprietary chipset Exynos 7420 (4 core Cortex-A57 2.1 GHz + 4 core Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz) with Mali-T760 graphics and 3 GB of RAM.

 

This “iron” allows the smartphone to run absolutely everything at maximum graphics settings.Galaxy S6 «flies” in games and applications, plays 4K-video.

Wireless modules and communication

Galaxy S6 – the owner of all existing and used wireless interfaces: dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac (2.4 / 5GHz), HT80 MIMO (2×2) 620 Mb / c, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile hotspot, Bluetooth 4.1 (A2DP, LE, apt-X, ANT +), A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, microUSB v2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), USB Host and NFC. The latter received the support of the standard Android Beam to share information with compatible smartphones.

 

Through NFC-chip implemented as a system of mobile payments Samsung Pay – analogue Apple Pay. She, by the way, unlike the service “apple” producer support in addition to NFC technology also MST, which allows you to make payments in retail outlets equipped with conventional terminals for credit cards. However, available Samsung Pay, will be only in the summer and so far only in the US.

 

Of the required attributes flagships note also IR for controlling home appliances through pre-utility here Peel Smart Remote.

In turn, boot from the Samsung Apps application Drive Link, the user can through the Galaxy S6 MirrorLink protocol to connect your smartphone to the car’s infotainment system or the head of the car.

 

Set of various sensors and sensor S6 got from its predecessor S5. In addition to standard: accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, barometer, a magnetic field sensor (compass), light sensor, the sensor has a sign, a fingerprint scanner, the sensors measure heart rate and blood sugar levels.

 

Battery

High performance and QHD-resolution display affected the autonomous operation of the gadget when performing intensive tasks. With an active Wi-Fi-module and the average brightness of the backlight – Full HD-video is played for 7 hours and 8 Asphalt can be played for 4. But at a minimum level backlight charge spent quite humanely – hour plus photo and video viewing as much video to YouTube «eats” in the amount of 30% of the charge.

There are power-saving modes, including extreme, using the theme of the home screen in simplified grayscale, has built-in wireless charging Qi / PMA and the possibility of rapid recharging.In the case of the latter the manufacturer promises 4:00 S6 battery life after only 10 minutes he spent in the power adapter. In practice, for a period of time I have been charged S6 14%, and only the drain here depends directly on device usage scenarios.

Camera

The main camera is equipped with Galaxy S6 16-megapixel BSI-module Sony IMX240 with an aperture f / 1.9-2.2, 8 x digital zoom, autofocus system and automatic image stabilization.

Photomodule supplemented flash, its launch as possible by touching the icons on the screen, and double-clicking the button «Home».

You can control the camera key on the virtual display, voice and volume rocker. Among the available user settings and modes note slow motion, fast motion, panning 360 degrees, “selective focus” – the ability to change the focus of the picture after the shooting, as well as virtual shooting – Capturing the object from all sides. There is also a mode of continuous tracking of moving objects – if you set the focus to the desired object, S6 will be monitored and automatically focus the camera.

 

 

 

In Pro mode can be traditionally the ISO, white balance, shutter speed, exposure and more.

16Mp camera used in the matrix to deliver crisp detailed images, even in low light and can shoot video in 4K Ultra HD.

Self-portraits, too good due to the wide 5MP camera capable of recording QHD-video.

Available on the shooting gesture, voice and finger to heart rate monitor on the rear panel. On the basis of their practice, I would say the latter method is most convenient and less fraught with accidental slipping from the hands of the smartphone

Dynamics

Galaxy S6 sounds great on headphones and a loud speaker multimedia. The sound is clear and full of the whole range of frequencies, playing without distortion even at maximum volume.

To play music uses a proprietary player with plenty of options. In addition, an en sound processing technology company called SoundAlive + with EQ, where possibility of applying effects, adjusting the frequency in the square, as well as management of stripes with increased bass and treble. And the FM-radio, unfortunately, traditionally top smartphone Samsung is not.

 

Had no claims to the quality of the earpiece – for smartphone communicate comfortably in absolutely any environment.

Software

Samsung Galaxy S6 is running Android 5.0.2 Lollipop with a lightweight version of original shell TouchWiz.

In addition to the traditional drop-down curtain set shortcuts for quick inclusion of certain functions, there is also a button start search client S Finder shortcut key and connect to other devices.

 

Among the preinstalled proprietary applications familiar from previous models of smart phones manufacturer S Planner, S Health, S Voice, Smart Manager and Smart Remote to control home appliances via the infrared port. In addition, the presence of a large number of tools from Google and three from Microsoft: One Drive, Skype and One Note.

 

 

In the settings provides the function of gesture control and easy screen mode, and thanks to the support of multi-window mode on the flagship Samsung can, for example, while watching videos and surfing the web.

 

 

Conclusion

Samsung Galaxy S6 get not only reliable and powerful part of the assembly in technical terms, but also one of the most beautiful flagships on the market. In combination with glass and metal is so thin body looks really gorgeous though and we had to sacrifice a memory card slot, and a removable battery.

Enthusiasts high-quality photos and video Galaxy S6 has excellent in its features 16Mp camera, in turn, music lovers will not be disappointed with a clean sound. And certainly everyone will like the large display ultra-high resolution.

In our opinion, the only stumbling block when buying S6 can be only its cost – from $ 850. Such amount will be willing to pay at all. However, the main competitors in the face of iPhone 6 and HTC M9 are not cheaper, with the first inferior “galactic six” In my opinion, the capabilities of the camera, and the second the lack of a fingerprint scanner and a lower resolution display.

 

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