Sahara Launches Rechargeable Optical Mouse

Sahara Computers, has launched a new rechargeable optical mouse with up to 800 dpi.The Sahara 640B3BT4 Rechargeable Optical Mouse comes with advanced optics localization pattern and precise cursor movement. The receiver and charger of this new optical mouse come in one base with rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The receiver can be used as a charger.

The mouse comes with 27MHz wireless RF technology with a 360 degree receiving feature and can be used from a distance of 1.5 meters. It features skid-proof silicon rubber pads on both sides and has a transparent cover with a stainless steel strip on the top surface.

The Sahara 640B3BT4 Rechargeable Optical Mouse is available through Sahara Computers authorized Channel Partners and ITJ Retails at a price of Rs. 999 without taxes.Source

Creative Zen Stone Plus With In-built Speaker Announced

IDLDPL (India Digital Life Style Distributors Pvt. Ltd.) will soon make available the Creative Zen Stone Plus with in-built speaker.Apart from the built-in speaker the second version of Zen Stone Plus features a small OLED display with customizable equalizer settings and functionalities including stopwatch, FM/AM radio system, recording facility etc. This MP3 player comes with a translucent silicon skin and a clip to hold onto pockets.

Available in 2 GB and 4 GB capacities the player can store up to 1000 songs. Apart from MP3 and WMA formats, the Zen Stone Plus also supports audible files and unprotected AAC files (including iTunes Plus).
Powered by USB cables from a PC, the player does not require drivers to synchronize with a desktop or laptop. By downloading Creative Media Lite, one can easily rip CDs, manage folders, transfer files and access other essential functions.
The Creative Zen Stone plus is available in matte black, dark blue, pink or champagne and features a smooth, contoured design for a natural, comfortable fit in the hand. The 2 GB version will be available for Rs. 3699.Source

Samsung Out With New DVD, Blu-ray Players

Samsung today announced the launch of its next generation DVD Players in the Indian market, including its first Blu-ray player BD-P1400. The flagship model of the new 2008 DVD range is the Samsung Pebble ( DVD F1080), which is a High Definition 1080p up conversion DVD Player.

Samsung DVD-F1080

The unit is small and slim and can up convert standard 480p discs to 720 p, 1080i or 1080p. It also features multimedia file playback capability, including DivX, MP3, WMA, MPEG4 and more. It is priced at Rs. 5, 900.

"The introduction of newest line of DVD and Blu-ray players signals to consumers that the home viewing experience will come with a more striking look, a clearer sound, more stunning color and easier connectivity than ever before", said R. Zutshi, Dy. Managing Director, Samsung India.

Samsung BD-P1400

The new BD-P1400 Blu-ray player also seems impressive, with all the arsenal needed for a multimedia overhaul, like HDMI 1.3 and more. It comes in at the right time, and is not too differently priced from competitors. It is priced at Rs. 29, 000/.
In addition to the Pebble and BD-P1400, Samsung today also announced the launch of seven new DVD players here. Some of the new features that have been introduced in the 2008 DVD line up include: Best Playability, FM Tuner, Power Resume Function, USB 2.0 connection, CD ripping and 14 bit Video DAC. These players also have the cool D2RS technology, which aims and claims to play all kinds of scratched DVDs.Source

i.Tech Releases Bluetooth v2.1 Stereo Headset

i.Tech's new Clip D-Radio Bluetooth headset features CSR's hi-tech BlueCore5-Multimedia silicon. For the uninitiated, CSR are biggies in the wireless hardware space, and this collaboration seems to be something cool. The Clip D-Radio is the world's first stereo headset to support v2.1+EDR of the Bluetooth specification and provides the wireless streaming of high quality audio from a handset, music player or its built in FM radio.

CSR's multimedia BlueCore products claim to be the only Bluetooth ICs on the market to integrate a DSP. CSR has designed BlueCore5-Multimedia to provide high grade audio performance for stereo headsets with its CODEC providing 95dB SNR. BlueCore5-Multimedia's flexible DSP architecture allows designers to add additional features to help boost the performance and functionality of their end designs (such as the FM radio in i.Tech's Clip D-Radio). The headset's BlueCore5- Multimedia system is specially designed to eliminate interference when taking a call. It also is combined with CSR's proprietary CVC technology for boosting performance

iTech has up to seven hours of quality audio streaming time, or up to 150 hours whilst on standby for the radio headset. In support of the latest Bluetooth specification v2.1+EDR, the headset is compatible with both A2DP and AVRCP profiles to enable connectivity to a wider variety of music sources whilst maintaining the ability to easily switch between phone calls and stereo music.Source

GTA IV (Indian Release) Delayed

As most of you have already realized by now, Grand Theft Auto IV's Indian release has been delayed. We got in touch with the game's local distributors who could not give us a new date but they're optimistic about getting the game within a week or so.

The reason the game's been delayed is because Take Two is facing acute shortage and since India is not a high priority market we just have to sit patiently and wait till they send us stock. Unfortunately this isn't the first time this has happened to us and I'm dead sure it's not the last time.Source

Creative Launches MuVo T200

Creative recently introduced in India the Creative MuVo T200, equipped with a full color LCD display screen and a built-in USB connector. Users can now personalize this player by selecting from six color themes to be displayed on the vibrant full color LCD screen to reflect their personalities, listening moods and music preferences.

"The tiny Creative MuVo T200 functions as both a MP3 player and a USB storage device. Its ultra compact design, with dimensions of only 25 x 77.7 x 11 mm and a feather light weight of only 20.6 grams, make it very convenient for users to bring along wherever they go", said Toh Sork Lee, Regional Sales Manager, India, Creative Technology Ltd

Available in black, white and pink, the Creative MuVo T200 supports MP3, WMA and Audible music formats and is available in 2GB and 4GB storage capacities. Users can store up to 500 of their favorite music tracks and enjoy up to 9 hours of seamless music playback with a single charge of the rechargeable battery.

The player is equipped with a 65,000 full color LCD screen (24 x 6 mm viewing area), and comes with a built-in FM radio and voice recorder. The Creative MuVo T200 is priced at Rs. 3399 and Rs. 4999 for 2GB and 4GB respectively.Source

LG Launches New Black Label Phone

The 5 megapixel camera phone LG was planning to launch has finally come to light in the official sense. The company launched its third LG Black Label Series handset – the LG Secret (Model: LG-KF750) – worldwide on April 24 in London. From the look, it seems to be another of LG’s chic 3G HSDPA enabled handsets... even if the name does leave a bit to be desired.

"The huge success of the previous models of the Black Label Series validated our approach to provide the ultimate mobile experience for today’s discerning consumers, who seek to embody personal style with their handsets," said Skott Ahn, President & CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications. “These are the enriched features that will diversify the way users interact with their handsets, but most of all, the LG Secret was designed to be a style that lasts."

The Secret is made from carbon fiber, one of the strongest composite materials – and one that's used in aerospace and high-performance automotives. It has a tempered glass display (2.4 inches, 240 x 320 pixel resolution) and Neon Touch navigation buttons. The camera is a 5.0 megapixel job, which might just make this the slimmest 5MP camera phone in the market at just 11.8mm.The handset boasts 120 fps video and DivX certified playback. There are photo/video editing features too, including morphing and SmartLight (which automatically adjusts the picture’s light settings). Users can also take advantage of the Movie Maker software to create their own videos.

A Touch Media feature takes advantage of the touchscreen to directly access five multimedia functions with a single button: music, photos, games, documents, and FM radio. Users can flip through photos on the screen while listening to music. The phone can handle Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, and comes with a Google Package that lets you surf the Internet, log into Gmail, use Google Maps, and watch YouTube videos. The Secret has an accelerometer sensor, and LG has included a few games that use this feature.The LG Secret supports Bluetooth with A2DP and comes with an auto-sync feature that automatically synchronizes it with a PC. The auto-rotating display shifts the image on the screen for viewing in any position. The auto-luminance control adjusts the screen lighting according to ambient brightness. External memory is supported by means of a microSD card.

The LG Secret first launched in Europe, and this will be followed by launch events in Asia, South America, and on to the rest of the world. The price hasn't been announced yet, so stay tuned.Source

BenQ Adds 2 Digicams to C Series

BenQ has unveiled two upgrades to its popular C series digital camera lineup - 7-megapixel BenQ C750 and 8-megapixel BenQ C850.

Both cameras feature an elegant front to back leather handle, Pentax lens, 3X optical zoom, Super-Shake-Free mode with high ISO supported, Smile Catch mode and video recording with optical zoom.

The C750 and C850 are equipped a 2.5" and a 2.7" LCD display, respectively, Super Shake Free system with a high sensitivity of ISO1600 that can be engaged during both static and movie mode. The 3X optical zoom in movie mode allows you to zoom in and out for a sharp and clear view during video recording in MJPEG 4 format at 640x480 or 720x400 at 30 fps in traditional and widescreen formats.

The embedded Smile Catch mode allows continuous shooting whenever a smiling face is detected within the scene until the mode is deactivated. The cameras are also equipped with P/Av/Tv/M mode and a total of 14 shooting modes, offering instant access to a variety of shooting options.
The BenQ C750 and C850 will be available in select countries in Asia Pacific and Europe in April.Source

New LCD Monitors from BenQ

BenQ has today launched its newest wide-screen LCD monitors, including the 15-inches T52WA, the 19-inches T92WA, and the 24-inches G2400W. BenQ claims the new monitors use LCD panels manufactured by AU Optronics, the world's number one large-area LCD panel manufacturer.


The T52WA is a 15-inches LCD monitor claimed to feature an 8 milliseconds response time, 16.7 million colors display, and 400:1 contrast ratio, among others. The T92WA, a 19-inches LCD monitor, has a 5 milliseconds response time, 16.7 million colors display, 800:1 contrast ratio, and 2500:1 dynamic contrast ratio. It includes D-sub connectivity and Windows Vista Basic certification. Whereas the G2400W is a 24-inches LCD monitor that features senseye+photo technology and is Vista premium certified, among others. It boasts a 5 milliseconds response time, 1000:1 contrast ratio, and a host of user-centric technologies.
All new LCD monitors are immediately available in the country through BenQ dealers and IT zones.Source

Transcend Launches T.Sonic 615 MP3 Player

Transcend is in the news once again with the announcement of a new addition to its T.sonic line of MP3 players – the pearl white T.sonic 615. The design, however, is not something radically new to Transcend T.sonic 610 users.
Austin Huang, Regional Head - Sales, SAARC & APAC, Transcend, said, "It is widely known and appreciated that music helps to soothe our overworked minds and bodies alike! People these days want to be able to carry their music around so they can enjoy their favorite songs even during routine activities. As such, MP3 Players are quickly gaining popularity as the most coveted gadget after mobile phones. Transcend's latest offering, the T.sonic 615, is a perfect example of harmony between technology, performance, looks and style, and will surely impress those who like their music to be served fashionably!"

The T.sonic 615 features a built-in FM radio with a recording option as well as a separate digital voice recorder and functions like A-B repeat and variable playback speeds. A Lyrics Sync function that can be activated for karaoke-style lyrics display, seven built-in equalizer modes allow personalized adjustment of music output, including a special User EQ mode that lets you create your own unique music style.Display is supported in 13 languages, and it comes bundled with Transcend's T.sonic Utility that lets you add password protection to your files, or use the player as a key to temporarily lock your computer. It is available in 2GB and 4GB capacities. According to the company the 615 can provide up to 15 hours of music on a single charge.
The T.sonic 615 comes with a two-year product warranty (six months on the battery), and costs Rs 3000 (2GB) and Rs 3800 (4GB).Source

2 New XpressMusic Handsets launched by Nokia

Nokia has added two more devices to its music range of handsets: the 5220 and the 5320 XpressMusic. "Today's additions to the XpressMusic range up the ante with new ways for consumers to access their media, as well as interact and share content with friends and communities anytime, anywhere," said Jo Harlow, Vice President, LIVE category, Nokia.The 5320 features 3G social entertainment capabilities with Web 2.0 access. A new voice-controlled Say and Play feature lets you say the name of an artist or song to play it. Like other XpressMusic handsets, the 5320 also has dedicated music keys, and thankfully a 3.5mm audio jack. According to Nokia, the handset can deliver up to 24 hours of playback time.Other features include an audio chip for hi-fi sound quality, extendable memory up to 8GB, HS-USB for fast music transfer, and HSDPA for fast access to data. This loaded handset has a full-featured Internet browser, access to Ovi, and Nokia Search 4.1, which allows users to find and share media content and information. It also allows for N-Gage gaming in the convenient landscape mode.

The other handset (Nokia 5220 XpressMusic) seems to have a bit of a lopsided design. No, it’s not your eyes playing tricks; the phone is actually designed that way. It has a built-in lanyard that makes it easy to carry around. Other features include dedicated XpressMusic keys, a 3.5mm audio jack, and support for external memory via microSD cards.

These handsets are equipped with 2 megapixel cameras and FM radios. Both are compatible with the recently launched Nokia Music Store, where consumers can choose from more than 2 million tracks and browse, download, stream and sync, either to a PC or side-load directly to a mobile device.Nokia 5320 and 5220 XpressMusic are expected to begin shipping in the third quarter of 2008 with estimated retail prices of Rs 13,980 (€220) and Rs 10,166 (€160) respectively, before taxes and subsidies.Source

Nikon Launches 3 New Digital Cameras

Nikon has added three new digital cameras to its line-up. One - COOLPIX P80 - to the COOLPIX P-Series and two - COOLPIX S52 and S52c - to its Style Series.

The COOLPIX P80, is a high-performance compact camera that integrates a 10.1 megapixel CCD image sensor with Nikon's Expeed digital image processing concept and an 18x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens.The P80's 18x Zoom-NIKKOR lens covers focal lengths from 27-486mm (35mm format equivalent). To ensure steady shots while utilizing the camera's versatile zoom capabilities, the P80 is equipped with Optical Vibration Reduction (VR). In line with other COOLPIX P-Series cameras, the P80 includes intuitive controls via dedicated command and mode dials, providing easy access to shooting controls and exposure mode settings. The P80 offers Programmed Auto [P], Shutter-priority Auto [S], Aperture-priority Auto [A] and Manual [M] modes. The P80 also has the all-new Sport Continuous Mode, allowing users to shoot as many as 30 consecutive pictures at four, six, or a quick 13 frames per second.

With a light sensitivity range up to ISO 6400, users can capture more natural-looking photos with minimal light, or fast moving subjects with unparalleled clarity.The P80 has a large, 2.7-inch LCD monitor with anti-reflection coating, wide viewing angle and 230,000 dots of high resolution. An eye level electronic viewfinder is available for quick easy viewing in challenging lighting conditions.The P80 also offers quick access to a selection of 15 different scene-optimized and movie modes including the ability to shoot pictures in both black and white and color simultaneously. The new graphical user interface has an enhanced pop-up design allowing for more precise menu navigation and interaction.Nikon has incorporated its user-friendly Imaging Innovations into the P80, designed to make the photo-taking process easier and more intuitive. These technologies, referred to as "Nikon In-Camera Innovations" include In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting, and Face-Priority AF. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically detects and corrects red eye, a common condition that occurs in flash photography. In playback mode, D-Lighting compensates for excessive back-light or insufficient flash in images. Nikon's enhanced Face-Priority AF automatically finds and focuses on one person's face or up to 12 people's faces within one frame. Face-Priority AF provides faster and sharper focus to produce clear, crisp portraits wherever the subjects are positioned in the frame.The COOLPIX P80 comes packaged with Nikon's COOLPIX Software Suite for organizing, editing and sharing photos. It also has PictBridge support and is compatible with SD/SDHC cards. The COOLPIX P80 will be available beginning April 2008 and has an MSRP of $399.95.Source

BenQ Releases MP771 Short Range Projector

BenQ seems to have a pulse for the space constraints of big cities like Mumbai, thus they have come up with a new digital projector model – the BenQ MP771. The new projector provides an ideal projection system for places where the physical layout forces the projector to be placed close to the screen. BenQ MP771 projector's short-throw ratio lens projects a picture of size 74" from a distance of 3.3 feet (while standard throw projectors can project only approx 30") Thus, the MP771 can be used in small meeting rooms and halls, in museums, departmental stores, showcase displays, banks, hospitals and small business houses etc.

BenQ MP771 projects at native XGA (1024 X 768) resolution and features a brightness of 3000 ANSI lumens with a contrast ratio of 2000:1. Since the projector is equipped with short-throw ratio lens, the quality of projection does not get affected with change in the type of hall/room or the distance between the projector and the screen. Further, the auto wall color technology enables the projector to display similar quality image irrespective of the wall/screen color.

In addition, BenQ MP771 features the Brilliantcolor technology that enables 50% brightness increase in mid-tone hues; the 3D color management technology that allows users to fine-tune the six colors independently for hue, saturation to suit the requirements of specific applications, the off & go function and a detachable keypad.

Ish Bawa, Marcom Head, BenQ India, said, "Traditionally, it was thought that a big space is required for a projector to produce large sized image and a white screen for superior image quality. The BenQ MP771 combines the ease of using the projector in a small room with better-quality image without a perfect white screen. The new projector is particularly beneficial for those business houses, which have small and not-so perfect meeting rooms."

The BenQ MP771 has been priced at Rs 85,990.Source

Samsung Launches Another Dual SIM Mobile

It would seem like Samsung is aiming at making their Duos, their dual SIM card handsets, a specialty. There have been so many launched recently it’s getting hard to keep track. Their latest offering is the tri-band Samsung D780 Duos which is not a slider I might add. In fact it has a rather stylish candy bar design.

It’s also quite loaded with goodies to tickle most mobile phone users of today. To start off with, the D780 uses a 2.1 inch, 256k color, QVGA display as a viewfinder for its 2 megapixel camera. It supports USB 2.0 data transfer, Bluetooth with an A2DP profile, microSD cad support for external memory, a media player for music and video and an FM radio. Of course the most important feature is its dual SIM capabilities and the D780 allows both SIMs to be active at the same time which is quite convenient for those who would require a Dual SIM enabled handset.

The D780 will be out in 2 colors - dark silver and mirror silver and should be out in Russia from May and reportedly a little later in Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.Source

IOGEAR Launches Portable Media Player

IOGEAR has announced the availability of its ultra-slim Portable Media Player, enabling users to carry multimedia content everywhere they go. But if you’re thinking PMP with a display to watch a video while commuting you’d be dead wrong. This device is designed to be just a portable hard-drive with AV capabilities.

It allows users to conveniently transport digital videos, songs and pictures from a PC or laptop, via USB and watch it on a television or entertainment system, regardless of location. The device improves standard-definition video playback by up scaling to 720p resolution when linked to a high-definition television (HDTV). To view content, individuals simply attach the player to a TV through an RCA or component connection for high quality picture. Its capacity is 120GB."Our Portable Media Player makes it easy for people to transfer, organize and take their entertainment with them while on-the-go, and enhances the viewing experience by up scaling standard content to HDTV resolutions." said Miranda Su, executive vice president of IOGEAR.
IOGEAR's Portable Media Player (GMD2025U120) is available immediately from all major catalogs and online resellers, as well as select retail outlets for about Rs. 13,970 ($349.95 MSRP). This product comes with a limited one-year warranty. It is compatible with computers running Windows 2000, XP and Vista that have a USB port, and works with HDTVs or standard TVs with component or composite RCA connectors and standard audio RCA left / right connectors.Source

Samsung Launches HSUPA Handset in Korea

When it rains Samsung, it pours Samsung. Aside from their latest Dual SIM handset the D780 they’ve also got their first HSUPA (High-Speed Uplink Packet Access) which allows for faster uploading speeds from mobile phones. The SCH-M470 handset also has plenty of other features that include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 and a 2 megapixel camera. Since it's 3G ready it will also support video calling and of course, it also supports push-mail.

Unfortunately it’s being launched only in Korea (as of now at least) and will retail for about Rs. 24,550 (600,000 Won or $615).Source

Sony India Launches New Budget Superzoom

Sony India today launched its new high-zoom digital camera - the Cyber-shot DSC-H10, that combines superior technical performance in a convenient, pocket friendly size appealing to both photo enthusiasts and those new to digital photography.

The 8-megapixel camera has a Carl Zeiss 10x optical zoom lens and a long-range flash. Its face detection technology can identify and focus on up to eight faces in a frame, and automatically adjusts the focus for correctly exposed photos.

The high-zoom camera includes Sony’s advanced sports shooting mode, which combines high shutter speed and continuous auto-focusing to help you capture fast-action shots. This intelligent technology allows the camera to quickly focus on fast-moving subjects by predicting where they will be in the frame – and ultimately reducing shutter lag.Priced at Rs. 15,990 and available at all leading retail stores and exclusive Sony outlets, the DSC-H10 also has additional accessories such as wide and telephoto conversion lenses, filters, batteries, travel chargers, sports packs and cases.Source

Zenith Computer Launches SmartStyle PC

Zenith Computers has announced its newest SmartStyle PC, an all-in-one desktop that is unique in that it fits the CPU into the casing of the 17-inches LCD-TFT display. Put simply, the CPU is fitted inside the monitor, thus saving consumers the hassle of having an extra slot for the CPU tower on the PC table. Moreover, it has a versatile 180 degrees mounting hinge that makes it possible for the monitor-CPU unit to be hung on a wall, integrated into a table top surface or on a table.

The SmartStyle PC is powered by Intel Dual Core Processor T2130 and has a hard disk capacity of 80GB plus memory of 1GB. The PC comes with built-in speakers and a full set of networking and wireless slots. It does not pack a CD/DVD drive, but offers a slot for the same in the display casing.The SmartStyle PC is now retailing for Rs 20,000. Zenith says it has started a 24x7 'Always On' service for after-sales support. Source

LG To Launch New 5MP Camera Phone

Although it would seem like LG has officially decided to announce the launch of a new 5 megapixel camera phone the name has not yet been fixed. From the looks of the design it seems to be a very classy slider with LG’s touch sensitive technology for navigation. It doesn’t look like it would incorporate the same technology as the KF600 with intuitive icons for navigating menus but more like the KF510 with the animated LEDs.

Other specs would include an LED flash for the camera, a secondary camera for video calling, microSD card support for external memory and possibly 160MB of internal memory. Speculation also says that this handset might also have a reinforced scratch-resistant glass display. As of now it’s just an announcement but it shouldn’t be too long before the official release. Stay Tuned.Source

Gates Hints at Windows Next Coming 2009

Expect the next version of Windows (Windows 7) sometime in the next year or so -- as hinted by none other than Microsoft Boss Bill Gates.


"That'll be sometime in the next year or so that we'll have a new version," Gates is reported to have said during a Q&A session at a meeting of the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) in Miami. The audience had gathered to hear him talk about corporate philanthropy. Gates added, "I'm super-enthused about what it (the new version) will do in lots of ways." However, he didn't give details as to what changes or features the new version would have.Afterwards though, a company spokesperson reportedly said that Gates was talking about pre-release versions of Windows and not the finished product. Yet, it is true that Microsoft has started the developer program for Windows 7, with reports doing the rounds that a test version named 'Milestone 1' has been given to some of the software major's biggest customers.
Also, presently Windows Vista isn't doing too well with several incompatibility and instability issues making users and businesses reluctant to shift from Windows XP to Vista. Microsoft could be in a hurry to release the next version Windows because of this reason. All said, given Microsoft's track record, it may well be late 2009 or early 2010 by the time Windows version 7 actually starts shipping.Source

Logitech Game Controller With Cooling System Launched

Logitech has unveiled a new game controller with a built-in fan-based cooling system, designed to keep the hands of gamers cool and dry.The plug-and-play, full-speed USB Logitech ChillStream controller for PC works on Windows XP computers (with the latest service pack), and with Windows Vista. The metal grille that covers the air intake at the base of the controller accents the controller's silver-and-black color scheme. The controller features Logitech's patented floating D-pad, which uses four points of contact instead of a single pivot point - a design that resists side-to-side tipping inherent in other controllers, making the controller more precise. The controller's analog stick has been machine-tested to perform at least one million circular revolutions, ensuring that it can handle the rigors of gaming over a long period of time.

Logitech's exclusive ChillStream Technology includes a built-in 40 mm fan that circulates up to 3.41 cubic feet of air every minute. Because of the fan's compact size, Logitech can deliver the ChillStream feature in a standard-size controller. Three narrow vents on each side of the controller push air directly onto the four fingers, the base of the thumb and the palm of the hand. The air stream has three settings - continuous, interval, or off. In the interval mode, the air stays on for 15 seconds, then turns off for 30 seconds. The air vents are recessed from the surface of the controller and rubber linings surrounding the vents are flush with the surface. Logitech ChillStream controller for PC comes with a 2-year warranty and costs Rs. 2495.Source

Nokia Finally Launches N-Gage

Finally!!! Let me just get that out of the way and say it again – FINALLY!!! Today marks the global launch of the Nokia N-Gage mobile games service with more games, additional compatible devices (Yipeee!), and an expanded online offering. Millions of Nokia device owners can now find, try and buy high-quality made-for-mobile games directly from their mobile device. Players can also connect with one another through the N-Gage Arena community. They can meet friends, find others to play multiplayer games, discuss topics on the message boards and via live chat, and participate in tournaments and hosted events.

"With N-Gage we're offering a seamless experience for people around the world to try and buy games that are engaging, accessible and have wide appeal," said Jaakko Kaidesoja, vice president of games, Nokia. "We're very excited to get this into the hands of our customers, because with them we will shape the future of mobile gaming."
The N-Gage platform has exclusive titles that are among the most ambitious and graphically rich mobile games ever produced. From strategy and sport to arcade and action, games of all genres are being developed for N-Gage by leading games publishers. The first set of games include: EA SPORTS FIFA 08 by EA Mobile; Brain Challenge and Asphalt 3: Street Rules by Gameloft; World Series of Poker Pro Challenge by Glu Mobile; and Hooked On: Creatures of the Deep and System Rush: Evolution by Nokia Publishing. These games will be followed closely by Tetris and The Sims 2 Pets by EA Mobile; Block Breaker Deluxe and Dogz by Gameloft; and Snakes Subsonic, Space Impact: Kappa Base and Mile High Pinball by Nokia Publishing. With the N-Gage application on their device, people can create a Friends List, send and receive private messages, and take part in instant messaging style chat. N-Gage Points can be earned for playing games and participating in community activities. Moreover, the experience can take place via the N-Gage web portal on the PC. Here players can interact seamlessly with the N-Gage community or purchase new games and download them to their N-Gage compatible devices.Today's N-Gage compatible devices include: Nokia N81, Nokia N81 8GB, Nokia N82, Nokia N95, and Nokia N95 8GB. Prior to the N-Gage service going live, Nokia sought feedback from its fans through the N-Gage First Access program.Source

HP Launches its Smallest Consumer Laptop

Hewlett-Packard has launched its smallest notebook in the consumer range – HP Pavilion dv3000.The dv3000 is designed for the mobile professional and comes wrapped in a black shell.
The laptop – labeled 'The One' is designed for mobile executives featuring a full-sized keyboard, a 13.3-inch wide-screen display based on HP BrightView technology and HP 3D DriveGuard that protects the hard drive while on the go. By way of security it features HP Fingerprint Reader. It also has a built-in HP Pavilion webcam and HP mobile remote control. The laptop is equipped with NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS graphics card with 256MB dedicated video memory.

The HP Pavilion dv3000 has been built to perform under the conditions faced by business professionals who are constantly on the move. For the frequent travelers, we have also packed several of our entertainment features into the notebook for their leisure purposes."
"As a result of HP's extensive research across three continents focusing on user preferences, we factored in a full-size keyboard for comfort and a first ever 13.3-inch BrightView screen, which were the two must-haves for the road warrior."
Th HP Pavilion dv3000 is available for Rs. 53990 + taxes.Source

Motorola Smart Rider to be released in June

At the "CTIA Wireless 2008" in Las Vegas, Motorola has announced its "Smart Rider" phone, an in-vehicle phone featuring GPS navigation, interactive voice activation, and Bluetooth. The "Smart Rider", which uses GSM technology, is claimed to offer various GPS services including turn-by-turn navigation and voice-guided driving instructions; precise on-screen directions and detailed maps on a 2.8-inches high-resolution color display; real-time traffic reports and automatic re-routing; and enabling of location-based services (LBS) and fleet management applications.

With Bluetooth technology, users can move freely between offices, homes, and their vehicles -- with active calls, contacts, and other personal data automatically getting transferred from their handsets to the in-vehicle device. The device also allows multiple user profiles for secured access to personalized phone-book settings for up to three drivers. Meanwhile, interactive voice activation, built-in microphone, and speaker phone ensure hassle-free driving, the company said. Golan Haver, business unit manager for Motorola Car Phones, said at the launch that the "Smart Rider" re-defines what communication on-the-go is all about, and the main focus is placed on transforming the user experience. The Motorola "Smart Rider" is expected to ship worldwide in June this year. There is no word on pricing of the phone yet. Source

Acer's Gemstone Blue Laptops Launched

Acer has launched the Aspire 6920 and Aspire 8920, under the brand -name Gemstone Blue, a brand new notebook PC series designed to bring the enjoyment of High Definition (HD) anywhere you go. These laptops seek to offer key multimedia innovations, superior display features, 2nd generation Dolby home theater experience and innovative features such as the "cine dash media console". The company is positioning these new introductions as ultimate notebook for consumers who desire the perfect mix of productivity and entertainment.

The new series certainly comes loaded in its specifications. The laptops are built featuring the Intel Core2Duo processors, the mobile Intel T5500 and T7500 Express Chipset with 2GB RAM and 3GB RAM respectively and an integrated module for wireless connection, supporting Acer SignalUp with InviLink Nplify wireless technologies. They also pack in storage space of 250 GB and 320 GB respectively.

Acer is first to market with 16" and 18" notebook series that features a Full HD CineCrystal LCD, 8ms response time and native 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. The Aspire 6920 and 8920 also feature an HDMI port with HDCP support. In addition, the new notebook series is equipped with a Wide Color Gamut display which seeks to deliver 33% more color range than the typical notebook panels.The Aspire 6920 and 8920 also come with the brand new CineDash media console, a touch-sensitive interface that gives you a new way to manage entertainment and launch Acer Arcade in seconds, as well as navigate menus, adjust volume and control your media on the fly.
"Caring through innovation, Acer's products are designed to fulfill customer needs, be it fresh technology or unique design", said Mukund, Managing Director, Acer India. "New form factors, fewer technical differentiation’s between products and the growing need for branded products are factors contributing to the growth of the industry."
The 6920 is expected to retail at Rs. 49,000 upwards and the 8920 will be available at a price point of Rs. 79,000 upwards.Having been present for the launch of this product, I was able to spend some time with the new units. The 8920 is a very impressive product. It offers very powerful specifications of a T7500 CPU, 3 GB of RAM, 320 GB storage; an 18.1 inch full HD screen and a Blu-ray drive at around Rs. 80,000. It's powered by Nvidia's latest 9650 chipset. When you add it all up together it offers a laptop that is currently unrivaled in its weight-class.Source

Microsoft Surface in Stores

AT&T and Microsoft have formed a collaborative alliance to bring Microsoft Surface to a retail environment, and give customers the ability to explore their mobile worlds using touch and device recognition technology.Microsoft Surface is a 30-inch table-like display that looks like something Isaac Asimov wrote about but never got published. It gives individuals or multiple people the opportunity to interact with devices and content in a way that feels familiar - by using touch, gestures and placement of devices on the display. AT&T plans to place Surface in its retail stores and give its customers the opportunity to learn about the growing universe of mobile applications and devices. The interactive touch displays will work without a traditional mouse or keyboard and will allow customers to review features of a particular mobile device by simply placing it on the display. Surface will recognize the device and provide a graphical overview of its capabilities. Customers will be able to place two devices side by side on the unit and easily compare their features.

Customers will be able to view interactive coverage maps at the national, state, local or street level, using touch and hand movement to scale and move the maps, determining their coverage area. In the future, they will be able to drag and drop ring tones, graphics, video and more by "grabbing" content with their hands from a menu on the display and "dropping" it into the phone.Microsoft Surface is the first commercially available surface computer from Microsoft. Beginning April 17, customers can experience Microsoft Surface in select AT&T retail locations, including stores in New York City, Atlanta, San Antonio and San Francisco. Based on the success and learning from these initial pilot deployments, plans for further expansion across AT&T’s 2,200 U.S. retail stores will be determined.In addition to these features, AT&T and Microsoft will continue to collaborate on new and innovative ways to expand Surface capabilities in AT&T stores.
"We are thrilled to bring this groundbreaking new technology to our stores so we can introduce customers to their mobile worlds in a very personal and easy way," said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T Mobility. "We look forward to working with Microsoft to continue developing new ways for our customers to learn about the ever-growing lineup of mobile devices and applications."
"Microsoft Surface transforms the retail environment from a transaction destination to a customer engagement destination," said Robbie Bach, president, Entertainment & Devices Division, Microsoft. "With innovative and intuitive ways of accessing information and digital content on Microsoft Surface, consumers now have an entirely new, unique and personalized shopping experience. We’re excited to have AT&T bring this to life and be the first company showcasing Surface in its retail locations."
AT&T plans to unveil the new displays in stores located in New York City, Atlanta, San Antonio and the San Francisco area on April 17, followed by additional stores in other markets based on the success of the first phase of deployments.Source

Samsung Unveils the 2ON Phone

Samsung Telecommunications India (STI) today announced the launch of Samsung 2ON, described as the first Dual Standby CDMA cum GSM handset. What's different about the phone, Samsung claims, is its 2 SIM slots -- one for GSM and the other for CDMA. The 2ON is capable of operating on almost all telecom services (GSM and CDMA) in the country. Samsung also claims it is the first CDMA phone to support both Tata Indicom and Reliance Communications (RCom) value-added services (VAS) on the same handset.


Housed in a stylish metallic design, the 2ON comes with a 2.3-inches TFT touch-screen, a 2 mega pixels camera, micro SD card slot up to 1GB, and MP3/AAC+ player. The handset packs a slew of software including Handwriting Recognition, File Viewer, Sketch Memo, Advanced Organiser Capability with Functional Screen, plus India-specific Hinglish, Mobile Prayer, and Panchang. The phone comes with a 1200mAh battery for extra power for switching between two networks. It doubles as modem to access Internet at speeds of 153kbps on CDMA network.
Sunil Dutt, country head of Samsung Telecommunications India, said the phone caters to the growing Dual Stand By market where discerning customers want the convenience of a single feature-rich handset with two connections operating simultaneously. Dutt said the handset would give Indian consumers freedom to select service operators of their choice on both GSM and CDMA networks. He added it's a must-have for CDMA customers who use international roaming cards of CDMA operators for roaming on GSM networks in countries that support only GSM services.
The Samsung 2ON is immediately available for Rs 16,500. Source

Four New Cheap Handsets from Nokia

At the "Growing Together 2008" conference held in Johannesburg, Nokia unveiled four low-priced handsets targeted at replacement buyers (consumers seeking to replace their current mobile phones with newer models) in emerging markets.The four new handsets, expected to be priced between Euro 50 and Euro 90 include: the Nokia 5000 with a 1.3 mega pixels camera, which is claimed to be Nokia's first camera phone at this price point; Nokia 2680 Slide; Nokia 7070 Prism; and Nokia 1680 Classic.

The Nokia 5000 sports a 1.3 mega pixels camera, high-resolution QVGA display, and FM radio with recording functionality and MP3 ring tones. For professionals and others who're always on the go, the handset supports email and other benefits including Nokia Xpress Audio Messaging, Bluetooth, and GPRS connectivity. It is expected to begin shipping in the second quarter of 2008 for around Euro 90.

The Nokia 2680 is an entry-level slim slider camera phone that promises ease of use and entertainment. Which includes an FM radio with recording capability and MP3 ring tones and an expanded phone book among others. Expected to be priced at Euro 75, this phone will begin shipping in the third quarter of 2008.

Next up is a low-priced handset from the Prism series. The Nokia 7070 Prism features a new folding design with the geometric patterns and external light effects that are the staples of the series. The new Prism offers personalized content including themes and wallpapers, and MP3-grade ring tones. It packs a voice recorder and hands-free speaker. Nokia 7070 Prism is expected to begin shipping in the third quarter of 2008 for a price of Euro 50.

The last of the newbies, the Nokia 1680 Classic is touted as Nokia's most affordable camera phone till date. Expected to be priced at Euro 50, the Nokia 1680 Classic offers essential mobile phone functionality along with the added benefit of a basic digital VGA camera. It features video recording and one-touch access for photos and videos. Being a basic phone, it offers phone-sharing functionality and easy access to email. The phone is expected to begin shipping in the second quarter of 2008.Source

Fly Launches The 'Hummer'

Fly, the flagship brand of Meridian Mobile, today launched its most awaited phone, the Hummer. For this purpose, French handset maker ModeLabs has carried over GM's (General Motors) Hummer license to the mobile phone. This design has been styled after the Hummer car and comes in three colors — Yellow, Military camouflage and Black.

Also present for the occasion was Malaika Arora Khan, who is the brand ambassador of Fly Phones. "When I came to know about the phone first, my first impression was that the phone is obviously for the males. Having used it, however, I feel quite differently now," she said.

The Hummer comes with a 262K color LCD with touch screen, a 2MP camera, 256MB MicroSD card bundled, FM radio and MP3 player. The phone is just one amongst 15 more to be launched in the next quarter itself, as informed by CEO, Rajiv Khanna. "We have plans to get really aggressive in the market, but as of now the strategy calls for streamlining the business channels before we can start work on branding," he said.The phone will cost Rs. 10,000 in the market and is customized with Hummer paint color.Source

LG Brings The Interactive KF600 to India

LG Electronics India has announced the launch of its 2008 iF product design award winning mobile phone LG KF600.The handset boasts of a sleek design and dynamic graphic interface themes. It has eight integrated graphic themes that give the phone a different character that can act as an extension of its owner's personality. The InteractPad replaces physical navigation keys with context-specific virtual keys that change to fit the task at hand. The handset also has a scratch resistant screen.

Anil Arora, Business Group Head, GSM, LGEIL said, "The LG KF600 and the InteractPad reflect LG's commitment in making its handsets easier to use through improved user interface technology. Usability is truly at the centre of this handset's design and it represents LG's latest achievement in making phones that connect with their users. This handset offers a mere glimpse into a newly emerging trend in the mobile market. LG is researching and developing new ways to improve usability and will continue focus on features that add practical benefits for users."
The LG KF600's InteractPad and its virtual menu keys show the exact keys a user needs to complete the task at hand eliminating distractions. This is more flexible than standard hardware keys and eliminates the need to memorize exactly which key performs what function. These virtual keys are also larger and better spaced than physical keys, improving accuracy. The phone includes multimedia features like a 3 mega-pixel camera, MP3 player, video recording, FM radio, Bluetooth and more. Its ergonomic trapezoidal shape complements the phone's sleek, glossy finish perfectly. The LG KF600 is available at a price tag of Rs. 14,990.Source

Sony Launches Miniature Handycam

Sony has launched a new pocket-sized Handycam camcorder - the HDR-TG1.Weighing in at ten ounces the camcorder has an ultra-portable body measuring 1.3-inches wide by 4.7-inches tall by 2.5-inches deep. Its titanium body and premium hard coating make it highly resistant to scratches.The full-featured camcorder can record 1920 x 1080 HD video and 4-megapixel digital photos directly to Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo or PRO Duo Mark2 media cards. Its size and full recording capability makes it the world's smallest full HD camcorder.It ships with a supplied 4GB PRO Duo Mark2 media card.
"Sony was the first to introduce a travel-sized camcorder with 8 mm technology in the 1980's, and it revolutionized the travel and electronics industries," said Kelly Davis, director of camcorder marketing at Sony Electronics. "This new model is a great example of our expertise in miniaturization, as well as advanced imaging technologies with features like face detection."

This new model incorporates face detection technology for both video and still images, a technology also shared with select Sony Cyber-shot digital cameras. It can identify up to eight faces in the camcorder's 2.7-inch touch panel LCD screen, and automatically adjust focus, exposure, color control for natural-looking skin tones, and when photos are taken, flash control.
The model also allocates more encoding bits to a detected face during the encoding process for the best possible picture when people are the subjects.The camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 10x optical zoom lens and 2-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor with Exmor-derived technology, engineered to minimize picture noise.The camera's BIONZ processing engine also features noise reduction capabilities in addition to fast processing speeds. This engine powers the model's range optimization feature, which automatically adjusts under- or over-exposed areas in a picture.Audio is recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround sound and features a built-in zoom microphone, delivering clear recordings of subjects along with the video.The HDR-TG1 camcorder will ship with supplied accessories in May for about $900. There is also an optional travel kit (Sony ACC-TCH5) that includes a battery, travel charger and pouch for about $100. Plus, there is a custom-fit case (Sony LCM-TGA) with brushed metal accents available as an accessory for about $50.
These can be purchased, along with other accessory options, direct at sonystyle.com, at Sony Style retail stores and at authorized dealers. Pre-orders begin on April 4.Source

Intel Unveils New Classmate PCs

Intel Corp. unveiled new features for its line of low-cost laptops for schools Wednesday, adding bigger screens and more data storage capacity as the chip maker ratchets up its rivalry with the One Laptop per Child organization, which sells a competing machine.Intel's new Classmate PCs - slated to go on sale in April for between $300 and $500 - reflect the company's growing efforts to sell computers equipped with its own chips to schools in developing countries, a battleground for technology companies because of the millions of people there just coming online.But the target market has expanded to include kids in the U.S. as potential users of cheaper, stripped-down machines.Classmate PCs also are part of Intel's push to generate interest in a new class of mobile devices the company is calling "netbooks," which are smaller and have fewer functions than standard laptops but also use far less power and are easier to carry around.

Other tweaks to the Classmate that Intel announced Wednesday from its developer forum in Shanghai include the availability of both 7-inch and 9-inch screens, a 30 gigabyte hard disk drive and an integrated Web camera.At the developer forum, Intel executives also rolled out five new processors under the "Atom" brand name. The chips are designed for pocket-size Internet devices. The chips come in speeds up to 1.86 gigahertz while using less than 3 watts of power.Intel said its Classmate PCs will eventually use Atom processors.Classmates are based on Intel's design and include its processors, but they are built by other manufacturers and sold under a variety of brand names. The first generation went on sale in March 2007 with the 7-inch screen and fewer functions. Intel said it has sold "tens of thousands" of the machines but declined to provide more specific data.Intel and OLPC have feuded furiously over their competing products.The Cambridge, Mass.-based nonprofit OLPC says it has sold hundreds of thousands of its $188 machines.The Massachusetts Institute of Technology spinoff's low-cost XO laptop includes a microprocessor from Advanced Micro Devices Inc., the world's No. 2 microprocessor maker behind Intel.A short-lived truce between Intel and OLPC ended earlier this year when Intel suddenly pulled out from OLPC's board of directors.Intel claimed it couldn't continue cooperating with OLPC when founder Nicholas Negroponte demanded Intel stop selling Classmates overseas. Negroponte said the dispute stemmed from Intel sales reps disparaging OLPC products while pushing Intel's own machines.Source

XFX Introduces 9800GTX in India

XFX has unveiled its latest XFX NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX card. This card promises faster performance as compared to current solution and offers exceptional power management.The card looks to achieve lower power consumption by means of Hybrid Power technology. By utilizing this technology, the 9800 GTX allows users with a HybridPower compatible motherboard to power down their GeForce 9800 GTX graphics card when running less graphically intense applications. The result: a silent, low power PC experience.In terms of performance, the 9800 GTX is among the most powerful single chipset GeForce card available today, delivering all-out gaming performance at extreme HD resolutions. This card can be combined into a 3-way SLI mode on one of the new XFX nForce 780i SLI or 790i Ultra SLI motherboards and therefore can ramp up of to 2.8 times the performance of a single GPU.

The new card is designed to work on PCI Express 2.0 slots, which are featured in nForce 7 series motherboard. In addition the 9800 GTX offers the highest data transfer speeds, enabling it to accommodate today’s bandwidth hungry games and 3D applications. Hardware Decode Acceleration provides ultra-smooth playback of H.264, VC-1, WMV and MPEG-2 HD and SD movies. Dual-stream Hardware Acceleration supports picture-in-picture content and Dynamic Contrast Enhancement & Color Stretch ensures post-processing and optimization of High Definition movies on scene-by-scene basis with spectacular picture quality. HDMI capability allows users to send both high-definition video and audio signals to their HDTVs via a single cable.9800GTX will be available through Rashi Peripherals and its 53 branches spread across India at a suggested street price of Rs. 21,500/- with 3 years warranty.Source

SE's XPERIA X1 Will Run on WinMob 6.1

Sony Ericsson has confirmed that it will be running Windows Mobile on its new arc-slider phone, XPERIA X1. Using Windows Mobile 6.1, together with Sony Ericsson’s unique XPERIA panel user interface (UI), will enable a highly user-focused experience with enhanced connectivity, messaging and multimedia features.

The XPERIA X1 from Sony Ericsson enables consumers to personalize their experiences through a distinctive touch screen, panel-based UI creating an interface which is relevant to them. This continually active desktop allows users to organize the phone’s active dashboard as they want, changing between panels, activity and information needs in the course of every day. “Sony Ericsson’s XPERIA X1 has been developed to ensure that mobile web communication and multimedia entertainment can be tailored, putting the individual at the heart of the mobile experience in a uniquely personal way,” said Rikko Sakaguchi, Head of Portfolio and Propositions, Sony Ericsson.

Operators will also be able to custom build the touch panels that run on the XPERIA X1 to provide the consumer with a rich, aggregated offering of their applications and services. In addition, Sony Ericsson also plans to align with key partners around the panel technology to enable them to develop exciting applications that can be enjoyed by users on the XPERIA X1. Its features also include a touch sensitive optical panel for navigation, Bluetooth with A2DP, a 3 megapixel auto-focus camera with a flash, built in GPS that supports A-GPS, a motion sensor for automatic UI rotation. The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 will be available in select markets in the second half of 2008.Source

Nokia Launches N810 WiMax Edition

Nokia has unveiled its newest Nseries device, the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet - WiMAX Edition, Nokia's first device engineered to take advantage of new wide-area high-speed mobile WiMAX networks. This pocket-sized device lets consumers enjoy an open Internet experience, allowing for access to the Internet without barriers, while on the go. The N810 allows users to easily and quickly access all of their favorite Internet services beyond local area hot spots.

WiMAX is a standards-based wireless broadband technology that delivers an open Internet experience similar to that of fixed broadband technologies with typical data download speeds of up to 2-4 Mbps per user with peak download speeds of up to 10 Mbps. Unlike current single point local area technologies like Wi-Fi, which have a range of a few hundred feet, WiMAX networks consist of a number of interconnected base stations, each with a radius of up to 2-3 miles, that allow for handoffs from one base station to another as users move about a region or metro area. Additionally, WiMAX networks integrate technology designed to maximize the quality of service for each subscriber."By delivering the kind of open Internet experience that consumers previously only expected on a desktop PC, the Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition is a compelling example of how next generation broadband wireless technology will not only change the way people think about the Internet, it will change the very nature of the Internet itself," said Ari Virtanen, Vice President of Convergence Products for Nokia.

Along with a full-featured web browser, powered by Mozilla, that takes full advantage of the Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition's large 4.13 inch touch screen and slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a variety of popular web-based services are also supported. To keep connected while on-the-go, a number of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Instant Messaging (IM) clients are available, including Skype, Google Talk, and Gizmo5, which can also take advantage of the Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition's built-in web cam for video calls. A client for the popular Rhapsody online music service is also available. An active developer community has also emerged around the Linux-based Internet Tablet platform, creating additional applications - from games to productivity tools.The Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition also comes with built-in GPS, an integrated media player and 2 GB of internal memory, expandable to a full 10 GB with microSD memory cards and when not in range of a WiMAX network, the Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition can also access the Internet over Wi-Fi or via conventional cellular data networks by pairing to a compatible mobile phone via Bluetooth technology.

The new upgraded OS2008 introduces new features to the platform, including an enhanced e-mail client, support for Chinese character rendering in the browser and RSS feeds and Seamless Software Update functionality to eliminate manual software updates. While standard on the Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition, current owners of Nokia N810 and N800 Internet Tablets with earlier operating systems will be able to upgrade their device to the revised operating system for free during the second quarter of 2008.The Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition is expected to be available in the United States during the summer of 2008 in areas where WiMAX connectivity is available.Source

New Ring to the Word 'Married'

Okay, here’s a bummer! Muvon, a Japanese research and manufacturing company, today announced the launch of their most “ingenious” invention made with the intention of curtailing extra marital affairs. The ring can do what most suspicious spouses pay up heftily for - spying. But it doesn’t stop here! The ring can even stop you from cheating, says company spokesperson

“We weren’t concerned with spying all that much. Instead, we chose to limit the occurrence,” says Mee Shai, MD of Muvon. This is how the company was inspired to place two electrically charged pins, each capable of dispensing 10watts of jolts. Also nick-named ‘electric-jabber’, the function is simple - Cause pain when it’s really required.“For this, specifically, the ring contains a receptive valve, that can not only measure your body heat, but also detects changes in body odor, emitted right after your hormones react to the thought or the act of sex,” says Shai. This jolt is intended to deter partners from cheating, while a ray of translucent light will spell in bold — “ I AM MARRIED”.“Of course, while engaging with the right partner, you can do so without the ring. You can, however, lock the rings on your partner, requiring a code to be able to take it off,” added Shai.The ring is to be available soon across the globe, and is going to be “quite affordable” according to the MD. Well, after this, I think marriage will be history, eh?Source