WeMo lets you put anything on a schedule

WeMo

Belkin's new WeMo system is a modular home automation made easy which can be controlled the you like. Put your house on a schedule—living room lights go on in the evening, kids' TV goes off at bedtime. You can check to make sure you turned the iron off, after you've already left the house. Have a fan go on before you get home. WeMo can even guard the front door.

The WeMo app allows you to turn your stuff on or off—from anywhere and can put anything on a schedule. Plug anything you want to control into the Home Control Switch, and control it with the WeMo app.

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Nokia 808 PureView ( First Look)

Nokia 808 PureView

$605

At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Nokia announced the 808 PureView, a smartphone with a 41-megapixel image sensor and will be the first smartphone by Nokia to include its new PureView imaging technology, which combines a high-resolution sensor with Carl Zeiss optics and Nokia-developed algorithms.

The Nokia phone has a 4-inch screen with a 640 x 360 resolution, a 1.3Ghz single-core processor, and 512Mb of RAM. The handset comes with 16GB of storage space, but supports microSD expansion up to 32GB.

According to Nokia, the 808 uses a new pixel oversampling technology, that captures seven pixels of information and then condenses those into one single pixel. This results in a sharp photo, and the ability to zoom in on any portion of a 5-megapixel picture without losing clarity in the image. The technology also works on video, so you can shoot a full HD video at 30fps and 4x zoom.

Features.

It can capture photos quickly

Xenon flash as well as an LED video light for shooting in dark places,

Integration with services such as GetMe Rated

Vimeo, for sharing your videos with the world.

Capture audio at CD-like quality,

Built-in Dolby Headphone technology

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smarSmart Brabus Electric Drive & ebike concept

Smart Brabus Electric Drive

In collaboration with Smart, German tuning company Brabus has announced the arrival of Smart Brabus Electric Drive and ebike concept

The latest reiteration of the fortwo ED features a range of upgrades including tridion safety cell and door mirror caps, a front spoiler, dark headlamp housings and a rear apron insert with double reflectors.Brabus have slightly increased the output of the magento-electric motor from 75 to 82hp with 100lb-ft of torque.

A new sports suspension lowers the vehicle by around 10mm, which sits on 16/17-inch Brabus Monoblock VII alloys.Inside, an assortment of upgrades include leather instrument panel and interior door trim, leather seas, stainless-steel sports pedals, Brabus handbrake handle and Brabus cockpit clock and rev counter.

As for the smart Brabus ebike concept, this features a 500 Watt electric motor and is capable of a 30mph top speed.Four power levels can be accessed via the throttle hand grip, with the fourth providing maximum pushing power.

Mirroring the fortwo ED, the ebike gets a blacked-out look, albeit with a matt finish. It also boasts a four-piston brake system on the front wheel, four-spoke carbon-fiber wheels, a carbon-fiber seatpost and green leather saddle and grips

A production version of the ebike and the electric drive will be available for purchase via smart centers in 12 countries by the end of the year.

Smart Brabus ebike concept

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Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet Revealed

Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet

The new GTI Cabrio, the most powerful production Golf Cabrio ever , is powered by 211hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 206lb-ft of torque, mated to either a six-speed manual or an optional six-speed dual-clutch transmission. It can go from 0 to 62 mph in 7.3 seconds and has a top speed of 147 mph.The Cabrio features a fully insulated automatic fabric roof which can be folded away in only 9.5 seconds while traveling at speeds up to 18 mph.

It comes with a standard 17-inch 'Monza' alloys and brushed aluminum stainless steel pedals. Its interior is equipped with a unique steering wheel, contrasting red stitching on the handbrake and gear lever gaiter, and a classic tartan cloth upholstery with leather remaining optional.

On the outside, it has a honeycomb radiator grille with red edging , a GTI badge,  front bumper incorporating a deep honeycomb air dam, distinctive fog lights, a bespoke rear diffuser and chrome tailpipes.

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Citroën C3 Red Block Special Edition (First Look)

Citroën C3

The  C3 Red Block Special Edition retains its 17-inch diamond-effect rims that are fitted with 205/40 tires and features a revised chassis with a 25mm lowered ride height and stiffer springs along with an uprated steering wheel system and in addition, ESP comes as standard.

Engine options include the VTi 120 petrol, e-HDi 90 diesel and e-HDi 100 diesel, all mated to manual gearboxes.

On the inside, the C3 Red Block gains a gloss black dashboard fascia, a smaller sports steering wheel and optional red leather upholstery, while the pedals and front door surrounds are finished in aluminum.

The car comes in five different colors including Shark Blue body paint that is combined with a bumper strip in the same finish, and the Banquise White, Aluminium Grey, Manitoba Grey and Obsidian Black paints with a gloss black bumper strip.

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Ascend D quad by Huawei -"the world's fastest smartphone"

Ascend D quad by Huawei

The smartphone runs on Android 4.0 platform powered by a K3V2 quad-core 1.2 GHz/1.5 GHz processor and benefits from a sunlight-friendly, 4.5-inch 1280 x 720 pixel resolution (at 330 ppi) touchscreen display,with 8 GB of onboard storage  and 1 GB of system memory.

The 129 x 64 x 8.9-mm (5 x 2.5 x 0.35-inch) Huawei Ascend D quad also features a generous 1800 mAh battery, Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound and Audience earSmart voice technology (a voice processor that enhances clarity in noisy environments), 8 megapixel backside-illuminated AF camera with dual LED flash at the rear capable of 1080p video capture, and a 1.3 megapixel cam at the front.

The Ascend D quad  will be made available in China, Australia, Europe, Asia-Pacific, North and South America, and the Middle East in Q2 2012.

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New Volvo V40 (First Look)

Volvo officially revealed details of the 2013 Volvo V40 which will be available with a diverse engine range, from Volvo's very first diesel engine boasting CO2 emissions of 94g/km to the turbocharged T5 gasoline engine with 254hp and a 6.7-second 0-62mph time.

Volvo have revealed that all engine versions will feature start/stop and braking energy regeneration, regardless of whether customers opt for the manual or automatic transmission. 

Safety and driver support package  includes Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake, a world-first pedestrian airbag, Lane Keeping Aid with haptic auto steering and Park Assist Pilot.The acclaimed City Safety low-speed collision avoidance system also features but has been further developed to be operational at speeds up to 50kph. 

Inside there's a fully graphic instrument cluster with personalized layout and information and a 'super-comfortable cockpit with outstanding ergonomics and technology.'

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Hyundai's new generation i30

Hyundai's  new generation i30

The New Generation i30 wagon is the second member of the New Generation i30 family designed and engineered specifically for European customers at Hyundai's European R&D Centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany.

The wagon's overall length is increased by 185 mm to 4485 mm, 10 mm longer than the original i30 wagon.  The wagon has an expanded trunk space from 378-litres to 528-litres – and an  increased cargo volume of 1,642-litres with rear passenger seats folded down.

The front is distinguished by Hyundai's hexagon-shaped grille and jewel-like headlamps,  and a roofline extending rearwards over the flexible passenger area. A pronounced swage line runs horizontally along the sides of the body and rises all the way to the rear lights. The rear windscreen wraps around the D-pillars, increasing interior luminosity and benefiting visibility. The deep tailgate gives the car a clean look and opens to bumper-level for easy loading.

The New Generation i30 wagon will be available  with the three petrol direct injection engines and three diesel engines , producing 95 to 135 ps. 

Buyers of the New Generation i30 wagon will benefit from Five Year Triple Care, comprising a five-year unlimited warranty, five years' roadside assistance, and five years of vehicle health checks.

Allan Rushforth, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Hyundai Motor Europe, said: "The New Generation i30 has been widely praised for its style, quality, and value. Our new wagon offers all of those attributes plus even greater load-carrying capacity. We expect it to appeal strongly to those looking for stylish and flexible practicality, especially active families."

News Source: Hyundai

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LG OPTIMUS VU: (First Look)

LG  OPTIMUS VU:

Equipped with LG’s advanced LTE and IPS display technology, the Optimus Vu: based on Android 2.3 Gingerbread, runs on a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and offers 32GM internal memory and a large 2,080 mAh battery. At only 8.5mm, the Optimus Vu: is the slimmest among all LTE phones currently on the market  

“The Optimus Vu: was designed to maximize what customers could do with a smartphone,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Mobile Communications Company. “By offering an optimal 4:3 ratio viewing experience, 5-inch display combined with superfast LTE technology, Optimus Vu: is just one example of what we can achieve when we combine our best technology with customer needs.”

The large 5-inch display with bright 4:3 aspect ratio comes with a built-in QuickClip™ hotkey that enables users capture of screenshots and memos with a single push. Jotting notes is also possible with a finger or with the dedicated Rubberdium™ pen. Among many productive apps installed in the Optimus Vu:, the included Polaris Office allows users to open any document, spreadsheet or presentation while on the go.

In addition to HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) and DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), Optimus Vu: comes with an 8-megapixel camera.  An update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is already in the works.

The Optimus Vu: will be introduced in Korea in March.

Key Specifications:
   o Chipset: 1.5GHz Dual-Core Processor
   o Display: 5-inch (1024x768) IPS Display
   o Memory: 32GB eMMC and 1GB DDR2
   o Camera: 8MP with AF LED Flash (rear) and 1.3MP (front)
   o OS: Android 2.3 Gingerbread
   o Battery: 2,080mAh
   o Dimension (L x W x D): 139.6 x 90.4 x 8.5mm

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MEEP - a new Android-based tablet for kids

MEEP

Designed especially for children aged 6 and above, this Wi-Fi enabled MEEP! tablet  runs on the Android mobile platform and provides access to a variety of children based movies, e-books, music, tools and apps. 

With its Wi-Fi connectivity option, web contents can be downloaded to its internal memory or a microSD card and viewed from any angle thanks to its in-built G Sensor. The websites and informations can be monitored via the intuitive parental controls present in the tablet. 

It comes with a 7-inch color touchscreen display and sports a rugged design with an enhanced rubber silicon sleeve that provides added protection.

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Ulysse Nardin Luxury Hybrid Smart Phone

STEEL AND MAROON

Ulysse Nardin Luxury Hybrid Smart Phone , the world’s first luxury hybrid smartphone has been

developed by world-renowned watchmaker Ulysse Nardin collaborating with SCI Innovations, a pioneer in uniting leading technologies with elegant design. 

This luxury smartphone runs on  Android™ mobile software platform powered by the Freescale i.MX processor and features  a  3.2″ capacitive touch screen made from scratch resistant sapphire glass and rotor window, along with specially developed sapphire keys with ceramic inlay providing high quality tactile feel and longevity. Carbon fiber is used for the rotor cover for the main component of the phone.

DIAMOND EDITION

It comes in four versions, out of which, the Chairman Diamond Edition is the most luxurious one. Hand set with 3,000 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds for a total of approximately 17 CT. The Chairman Diamond has been released in a limited edition of only 100 pieces. 

ROSE GOLD AND BLUE

The second version includes the gold edition series comprising of three phones Rose Gold & Black, Rose Gold & Blue and Rose Gold & Steel. This limited edition series  has been crafted in 18k rose gold along with other high quality materials. Only  1846 units of each variant are released

STEALTH WHITE

The third version includes the stealth series , the most fashionic version of Ulysse Nardin Luxury Hybrid Smart Phone and compries the Stealth White, Stealth Yellow, Stealth Red and Stealth Black. Only  1846 units of each variant are released

STEALTH BLACK

The Stealth Black Chairman also comes in 4 different variants, Black, Black & Red, Black & Yellow and Black & White. 

STEEL AND BLACK

The final version includes the sporty series of the Chairman which comprises of three variants, Steel and Brown, Steel and Maroon , Steel and Black and Steel and Blue all released to  a limited 1846 pieces. 

The later two versions have been crafted in crafted in stainless steel 316 L, and aero grade alloy, with various anodised coloring options like white, yellow, red, Ulysse Nardin blue, black, brown, maroon

ROSE GOLD AND BLACK

specifications:

• Full on-screen QWERTY keyboard
• Physical numeric keys
• Fingerprint reader for owner identification
• 8 megapixel camera
• High-definition video replay capability
• Qualcomm 3G GSM/WCDMA
• 2G Bands 850/900/1800/1900MHz
• 3G Bands 900/2100MHz
• 32 GB internal memory
• Extensive gaming ability
• Ulysse Nardin Rotor (kinetic power system)

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Nikon D800 (One Minute Review)

Nikon  D800

$ 2999.95.

Nikon introduces the latest addition of its full-frame D-SLR line up, the D800  that comes with a 36.3-megapixel full-frame image sensor offering 7360x4912 of image resolution.  

The D800,  Nikon's first camera offering such a huge resolution , features a 91,000 pixel RGB sensor, an improved 51-point AF system, advanced scene recognition system and lots of other new features.

The scene recognition system allows an array of colors including 3D color matrix meter III, which provides accurate measurement in most light conditions and the RGB sensor analyze and exactly support the scene recognition system.

The camera is built using magnesium alloy and has a 3.2 inch LCD view finder, supports SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards, CompactFlash memory cards for storage and for connectivity it has USB, HDMI port, audio input, audio output, 10-pin remote terminal.

Further, it supports full 1080p video capture with professional features like uncompressed HDMI output, full manual control, and a dedicated headphone jack for accurate monitoring of audio levels and the Expeed 3 image processing engine

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