Category: Tech Buzz

What is Google Glass?

On August 30, 2013

In Internet marketing, IT Support, SEO Marketing, Tech Buzz

August 30, 2013

In the beginning of 2012, when rumors of Google’s ambitious project of wearable technology began doing rounds, few could believe that this was such a close reality. The intuitive spectacles, which have been developed with a vision of becoming the ubiquitous device of the coming decade, are all set to hit the market, and are available for developers to test for just $1500. So what exactly is Google Glass, and how can we expect it to change the world in the years to come? Put simply, Google Glass is an attempt to make data completely hands-free, enabling users to access the internet and other apps through voice commands.

This coming-of-age device wears less than an average frame of sunglasses, and can be worn discreetly, just like a regular pair of eyeglasses. Each such frame has a camera, display, touchpad, microphone, and battery built into its chassis, enabling you to view the display within your field of vision, and perform all sorts of functions through voice commands- including taking pictures, sharing live streaming of events, recording videos, translating, searching the web, using navigation, etc.

Here’s a look at some of the tasks that Google Glass will be able to accomplish:

The embedded camera will be able to click pictures of things as you can see them from a first person’s perspective, eliminating the need for a viewfinder.
The microphone and touchpad on one side of the frame will enable you to select the function that you want to be performed from the screen that will appear in front of you. Google Glass will be able to interpret your commands through a brief gesture or voice command.
The device will also be capable to provide sound through bone-induction technology, which will be a lot less cumbersome than normal headphones.
Google’s voice-to-text functionality will enable you to pair your headset to your Android phone, and then view text messages on the display, and respond to them through the microphone. This feature will also make it possible to dictate emails.
You shall also be able to access a variety of other Google features, such as Google Maps, Google Hangout, Google Translate, etc. through the device.
In addition to these in-built features, there are expected to be a wide range of apps that users will be able to access through the headset, including one that makes it possible to identify your friends in a crowd.

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How To Get Rid Of Spam In Your Email

By centexitguy

On June 17, 2013

In IT Support, Tech Buzz

June 17, 2013

Are you fed up of your inbox being loaded with unwanted junk emails? Do you miss the good old days when emails were exclusive, and receiving an email actually meant that there was something worth reading in your inbox? The following simple tips tell you how you can manage your emails, ensuring that spam stays out of the way.

The single most effective way to get rid of spam is to avoid giving your email address to unknown sources. This might be difficult, with most websites requiring users to provide a valid email address to move forward, and some even going to the extent of offering free merchandise or discounts in exchange for your email address. An easy way to cope with this is to have an alternate email id exclusively reserved for such purposes, and a separate one for friends and family.

You can also make use of your email application’s filter service to send emails from a specific source directly into your spam folder.

Avoiding an easy-to-guess email address is another effective way to stay safe from spammers. In most cases, these spammers do not go through the trouble of finding real email addresses from the net, but simply make guesses of obvious names, like say, michael92@xyz123.com.

Using the options of “unsubscribing” or being “removed from this list” should be exercised with caution. While it may seem like the easy way out, it could work against you in some cases. This is because requesting to unsubscribe tells the spammer that there is a real person at the other end, and that this is a valid email address. This could make you their target when they sell their lists to other spammers.

If you are willing to put some extra effort into curbing these spammers, you could report them to their ISP. The first step to doing this is determining the origin of the spam. You can easily do this by displaying the entire information in the email’s header. Working from top to bottom on the “received” lines could help you identify the spam’s origin. Most ISPs will block spammers from their service upon receiving the complaint.

HTC EVO 4G Launched

By centexitguy

On June 7, 2010

In Tech Buzz

June 7, 2010

HTC EVO 4G is being termed as the best smartphone till date. Available on Sprint, it has powerful features that are enclosed in a sleek, easy-to-handle design. Priced at $200, the phone users will have to pay additional $70 for unlimited data and $10 premium data add-on for 4G use. However, 4G connectivity is present in a few US cities only.

The HTC EVO 4G come with:

A Micro-USB cable
USB wall charger
8 GB MicroSD card
1500mAh battery

Design – With a stylish design, the phone has a 4.3-inch WVGA touchscreen, black bezel and red detailing. Larger than the regular smartphone, the EVO 4G measures 4.8” x 2.6” x 0.5” in size. It is comfortable to hold and use. The display includes the four navigation buttons, offering a minimalist look. The volume control is on the right side while the top consists of a headphone jack and power button. The bottom has the HDMI port and Micro-USB connector.

Android 2.1 – HTC EVO 4G includes Android 2.1 with Sense. Touch the homescreen to see seven thumbnail versions of open pages or applications. This is great for people who want to multitask. The phone also supports social networks like Friend Stream, Facebook, Twitter and Flickr. Applications like Google Translate, Gmail, Google Talk and YouTube are also available.

Multimedia – The audio quality is good and the Sense music player supports a wide range of video formats as well. Videos from YouTube can also be clearly viewed on the phone.

Camera – Including an 8-megapixel camera and dual LED flash, the phone has provision for tabletop video viewing. The user interface is easy to use with advanced controls for color, white balance, exposure and other effects. The photo quality is excellent, both indoors and outdoors. Video capturing can also be done with the HTC EVO 4G camera. A 1.3-megapixel front facing camera with video recording option is also present in the phone.

4G – Sprint claims to deliver 10 times the download speed of 3G network with its 4G network. Phone users can use voice and data together and connect up to eight wi-fi supported devices to the 4G network.

Speed – The HTC EVO 4G delivers solid performance and runs on Qualcomm’s 1 GHz Snapdragon processor. Applications are launched quickly and run easily. The battery lasts for a full day with moderate usage of data.

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Apple iPad – What’s the Hype About?

By centexitguy

On April 12, 2010

In Tech Buzz

April, 12 2010

Apple iPad, the latest offering by Apple Computer Company, is a truly revolutionary product. It is particularly suitable for businessmen and travelers who want to promote their services. This device allows you to connect with people easily and quickly.

To begin with, the large touch screen allows you to view text, type documents, send emails and do internet browsing. Moreover, you can access the intranet of your organization through SSL/TLS and CICSO IP Sec VPN networking. Other resources can also be viewed through the advanced features present in Apple iPad.

Resembling a diary, the Apple iPad is highly portable and compact. Its appearance is in contrast to the powerful features contained in the device. You can set calendar events, check email, create invitations, review sales proposals, book flights and protect your data in case of theft or loss. Many accessories are also provided along with Apple iPad like iPad Dock Connector and iPad keyboard Dock.

Apart from the sleek design, amazing resolution and great body, the Apple iPad is worth purchasing for many other reasons. The feature-packed device includes:

Safari: With a flick of a finger, you can browse the internet in completely readable, large screen format.
Mail: It is very easy to scroll, write or delete mails with your fingers on the large onscreen keyboard of Apple iPad. The device can be tilted to modify views and change orientation of the screen. Automatic rotation and screen filling make it even easier.
Photos: To browse through photos, you just have to tap on albums, touch images or watch slideshows. Your PC can be easily connected with Apple iPad to import or export photos from stored data, emails or camera.
Videos: The high resolution Apple iPad screen offers fantastic and clear video viewing. The YouTube application can be used to maximize the experience while you enjoy HD quality video.
App Store: Apps for a variety of business, gaming and social networking have been specifically designed for the Apple iPad in the App Store.
Calendar: Multiple calendars can be displayed at the same time to manage various tasks simultaneously.
Contacts: All your contacts can be viewed as a list or individually at the same time.
Home Screen: The home screen can be customized with a wide range of background colors and wallpapers.

With so many remarkable features that can be operated with such an ease, no doubt iPad is the latest buzz among techies and businessmen. Stay tuned to get more information on latest trends in technology.

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