AMD Radeon HD 7990

Blazes Onto the Gaming Scene

 

It's springtime, and after you take notice of the cicada brood and cherry blossoms in the real world, AMD would like you to get back into your den and see the detail and smooth animation in the virtual world.

Today, AMD released details about its new flagship graphics card, the AMD Radeon HD 7990. It's touted as the world's fastest graphics card, and is designed for the PC gamer who wants to play high-end 3D games at the highest resolution on a massive high-resolution panel or spanning multiple displays.

The AMD Radeon HD 7990 is built on the platform formerly known as Malta, and it is a dual-socket, dual-GPU card with 8.6 billion transistors, 4096 stream processors, and 8.2 TeraFLOPs of compute power. The Radeon HD 7990 comes with 6GB of GDDR5 graphics memory (3GB per GPU), and can support up to five simultaneous monitors with AMD's Eyefinity technology. It can do this via a single dual-link DVI port and four mini DisplayPorts. AMD's version of the card will come with a massive card-spanning heatsink and three cooling fans. AMD claims that its card is quieter than the Nvidia GeForce Titan and GeForce GTX 690 while running benchmark tests. The individual GPUs can also enter a power saving mode, helping keep your PC quiet and cool.

The raison d'être for an enthusiast gaming board is to play games, and the Radeon HD 7990 comes bundled with eight high-profile titles. All AMD Radeon HD 7990 buyers will get copies of BioShock Infinite, Tomb Raider, Crysis 3, Far Cry 3, Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon, Hitman Absolution, Sleeping Dogs and Deus Ex Human Revolution. In particular, AMD claims that you will be able to play Crysis 3 and Tomb Raider at 4k resolution (3,840 by 2,160) with all the eye candy turned on.
The AMD Radeon HD 7990 will also be available from third party partners like Asus, Sapphire, and XFX. AMD's Radeon HD 7990 SEP bundle has a $999 MSRP, and will be available after Wednesday, May 8th, 2013.

 

Asus 3G

7-inch FonePad with Intel Atom Z2420 processor

Keeping in mind the growing popularity for tablets in India Asus is coming out with another 7-inch FonePad in for Indian customers with 3G mobile data after launching  after launchingAsus Nexus 7 3G recently. 

Asus Fonepad was launched at Mobile World Congress in February, and is priced at S$369 in Singapore when it makes debut in a couple of days. Its price in India has not been revealed. The Device has also been launched in Malaysia and Taiwan.

The device has a 7-inch display with a resolution of 1280×800 pixels and runs on Android v4.1 OS (Jelly Bean). It is powered by Intel Atom Z2420 processor with 1.2GHz CPU speed and sports 1.2-megapixel front facing camera & 3.15-megapixel rear camera.

It comes with 4,270-mAh battery and 1GB RAM with 8GB and 16GB.memeory which is  extendable 32GB.
Early this month, Asus had launched its Google Nexus 7 tablet with its 7” display for the Indian market. Nexus 7 is powered by the NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, and Jellybean OS.
The Asus Nexus 7 3G version will be available in India for Rs. 21,999 and Wi-Fi variant would be available in India for Rs. 18,999.

Top five Android tablets in India

Indian market is flooded with Android tablets, but it is still very hard to find a quality tablet. So, we have compiled a list of five best Android tablets that you can consider for your next tablet purchase.  

Apart from the Chinese rebranded tablets that are present in the country, there are hardly any other choices, but the recent few launches from Asus including Nexus 7, have made the market dynamics interesting. Samsung continues to be present everywhere and provides decent and feature-rich tablets.
Following is our list of best five Android tablets available in the country.

Nexus 7

Made by Asus in partnership with Google, Nexus 7 continues to be one of the most popular Android tablets worldwide. The tablet was recently launched in India, first by Google in Play Store, then by Asus in the retail market. With the excellent design, latest Android version and attractive pricing, Nexus 7 is a no-brainer for many; however with the impending launch of Nexus 7 successor in around 50-60 days, you might want to wait.  We will still recommend Nexus 7 as there is no surety on when Google or Asus will release Nexus 7 II in India.
Prices:

• Nexus 7 16GB Wi-Fi only version – INR 15,999
• Nexus 7 32GB Wi-Fi only version – INR 18,999
• Nexus 7 32GB 3G+ Wi-Fi version – INR 21,999

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 310, Tab 2 311)

This seven-inch Android tablet from Samsung has been the most popular tablet in the country. First launched as 3G plus Wi-Fi version, it was joined by Wi-Fi only version a few weeks ago. It might not have the quad-core processor like Nexus 7, but thanks to a more attractive pricing, it is great option in its own way.
Prices:

• Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 310 with 3G+Wi-Fi – INR 16,499
• Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 311 with Wi-Fi – INR 12,899 (INR 10,499 on Flipkart)

Samsung Galaxy Note 800

Looking for a ten-inch Android tablet, you should consider Samsung Galaxy Note 800. Packed with impressive specifications and S-Pen stylus, it is probably your best option for a 10-inch tablet in the country. It might not have a great build quality, but software customisations like multi-window will make multi-tasking even easier for you.
Price:

• Samsung Galaxy Note 800 3G+Wi-Fi – INR 35,190

Acer Iconia B1

Nexus 7 and Samsung tablets are a little out of your budget; don’t worry. Acer Iconia B1 is great option for seven-inch tablet enthusiasts, who don’t want to spend too much on a tablet purchase. Packed with nice features and brand credibility, it is certainly a better option than the Chinese tablets available for lower prices.
Price:

• Acer Iconia Tab B1 Wi-Fi only – INR 7,999

Asus Memo Pad

Following the launch of Acer Iconia B1, Asus also jumped in the budget tablet segment. Memo Pad takes cue from Nexus 7’s excellent build quality, thus it is one of the best made budget tablets that you can find in the market. The specifications might not be earth-shattering, but I would still recommend it over rebranded options available in the country. You can always spend 6K more and get yourself a Nexus 7 tablet.
Price:

• Asus Memo Pad Wi-Fi only- INR 9,999

Fujifilm X100S

Review: Fujifilm X100S is a camera for the experts

Someone at FujiFilm really likes the retro look, so much so that the company is dishing out one Rangefinder lookalike after the other. But here is a disclaimer before you read any further: the FujiFilm X100S is an enthusiast camera and certainly not an expensive replacement for a point-and-shoot.

This camera has a single focal length lens which makes it great for portraiture, street photography and maybe some macro, but this camera has absolutely no zoom that amateurs relish so much.

Thanks to the retro design, the X100S is a sturdy piece of equipment like its predecessor, the X100.

There are dials on the top for shutter speed and exposure and a lens ring to shift aperture between F2 and F16. There is a 2.8-inch LCD, but no touch screen.

The X100S is quite easy to use. Set both the shutter speed and aperture to A and you have a full auto mode. For more manual control you can change one of the two or both.

The viewfinder shifts to electronic as soon as you squeeze the trigger. And just before the actual click you get a flashing preview of what your image will look like. You can also change the modes to use just the viewfinder, the electronic viewfinder or the LCD.

The USP of this camera and its differentiator from the X100 is its 16.3MP X-Trans CMOS II sensor with on-sensor phase detection auto-focus. Well, this is supposed to be much faster and we could feel it, quite literally. You can actually feel a whirring within the camera when it is trying to lock on to a subject. But this AF lacks a bit in macro mode and we often had to shift to manual focus to get really close to some tiny subjects.

But all this effort is not wasted as the results are stunning, with the colour reproduction being among the best we have seen in a while.

If you are one of those with a fascination for clicking flowers and faces, then this is just the camera for you. There is film simulation and other custom settings that let you make the best in both these scenarios.

But the sad part about this camera is its low-light performance and this is despite the F2 aperture and fixed focal length. Take this indoors and you might not get anything registered unless you go beyond ISO800. We clicked some indoor pictures in natural light at a shutter speed of 30 and aperture of F2. However, the picture started showing only after ISO400. Thankfully, the flash has many modes and option.

The video quality is good and the colour reproduction is really subtle here too. The only issue here is the lack of a dedicated video mode button. You need to go down the drive menu to select FullHD video, which can be a bit frustrating at times.

The X100S is a niche camera and it excels when asked to do some specific things. However, we don't recommend this to someone who does not understand the nuances of how to use a fixed lens camera. On the other hand, if you are an advanced user looking for a compact option then this is a good option.

 Fujifilm X100S Rs 74,999

Zen Ultrafone 701 HD

Rivals Micromax’s flagship with a better price proposition

The high-definition Canvas phone seems to be feeling the heat right now, with Zen having launched its Ultrafone 701 HD in India, slapped with a price tag of Rs. 11,999. This quad core Android-based smartphone has features that are almost identical to those of Micromax’s current flagship, and to top it off, its maker has granted it a retail value that’s much less than that of the Canvas handset. And with the latter dealing with frequent supply issues, the new phone has a good chance to gain some ground.
No e-retailer apart from Snapdeal has a listing up for it as of now. The said portal is offering it through pre-orders that can be acquired for as less as Rs. 101. Those who decide to do so shall be granted vouchers on their email ids. These customers will then be immediately notified when the phone becomes available, for them to be able to snap it up quickly. Incentives have also been declared for pre-ordering consumers. These include a flip cover, a back panel and a screen guard.


As far as its specifications are concerned, they will be of no newness to those who know about the Micromax’s high-definition Canvas offering. With a 5-inch capacitive touchscreen placed on its front panel, it boasts of a 720p resolution for its visuals. It scores a point over its adversary in the OS department, as the 4.2 version of Android Jelly Bean can be found in it, instead of the 4.1 variant which its rival houses.


Its internal aspects are dominated by a 1.2GHz quad core processor and 1GB worth of RAM. 3G, Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth are all in place, apart from a dual SIM functionally that has become a customary aspect for most of the smartphones being launched in the nation nowadays. An 8MP primary camera and a 3.2MP secondary snapper aside, potential buyers will also be able to spot 4GB of internal hoarding capacity and a microSD card slot compatible with 32GB worth of added storage.


As mentioned above, the Zen Ultrafone 701 HD has been slapped with a competitive tag of Rs. 11,999, and can be pre-ordered now through Snapdeal. A proper release date for the device is still unknown.

 

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Launched in India @ INR 3.5 lakhs

The much hyped Kawasaki Ninja 300 has finally been launched in India! We are reporting LIVE from the launch event at Pune and the new Ninja 300 has been launched at a price of INR 3.5 lakhs (ex showroom, Delhi).

Here is all the ‘text’ you might wish to go though before heading to the nearest Bajaj-Probiking dealership with your cheque book.

The bookings for the Kawasaki Ninja 300 have been open since some days now and the booking amount for the bike is INR 40,000. It is being said that the deliveries of the bike would start within 3 weeks. In India, the bike has been launched in two colours- white and Ninja green.

 

The new Ninja 300 looks similar to the latest generation of the Ninja 250 and is definitely more stylish and modern than the earlier generation of Ninja 250 that is on sale in our country. The Ninja 300 has a more sculpted look and comes with a wider front fascia that sports a twin headlight setup instead of the old 250’s single headlamp unit. Other big change that is quick to catch attention is the part digital instrument panel instead of the old 250’s all analogue setup that missed out on a fuel gauge but came with a lot of memories of the 80s.

The new Kawasaki Ninja 300 has a definite power advantage over both the new and the earlier generation of the 250cc variant. The new Ninja 300 comes with a slipper clutch setup that makes the bike the first low capacity sportsbike in India to boast of such an arrangement. The new Kawasaki Ninja 300 has a maximum power output of 38.45 bhp @ 11,000 rpm and a peak torque figure of 27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm. The makers of the new Kawasaki Ninja 300 claim that the new bike has been endowed with enough low end torque for comfortable city riding.

We are pretty sure that the new bike will open gates to a new segment in Indian performance bike market. The new bike would also tickle the taste buds and satisfy the hunger of all those Indian performance bike aficionados who have been wishing more from entry level 250cc sportsbikes.

India spec



Kawasaki Ninja 300 Technical Specifications

Engine type – Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Displacement – 296 cm3
Bore x stroke – 62.0 x 49.0 mm
Compression ratio – 10.6:1
Valve/Induction system – DOHC, 8 valves

Maximum power – 29.0 kW {39 PS} / 11,000 rpm
Maximum torque – 27.0 N.m {2.8 kgf.m} / 10,000 rpm

Fuel system – Fuel injection: ø32 mm x 2 (Keihin), with dual throttle valves
Ignition – Digital
Starting – Electric
Lubrication – Forced lubrication, wet sump
Transmission – 6-speed, return

Frame type – Tube diamond, steel
Rake/Trail – 27° / 93 mm
Wheel travel, front – 120 mm
Wheel travel, rear – 132 mm

Tyre, front – 110/70-17 M/C 54S
Tyre, rear – 140/70-17 M/C 66S

Steering angle, left / right – 35° / 35°
Suspension, front – 37 mm telescopic fork
Suspension, rear – Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and 5-way adjustable preload

Brakes, front – Single 290 mm petal disc Single balanced actuation dual-piston
Brakes, rear – Single 220 mm petal disc Caliper: Dual-piston

Dimensions (L x W x H) – 2,015 mm x 715 mm x 1,110 mm
Wheelbase – 1,405 mm
Ground Clearance – 140 mm
Seat height – 785 mm

Fuel capacity – 17 litres
Final Drive – Sealed chain

Primary reduction ratio – 3.087 (71/23)
Gear ratios: 1st – 2.714 (38/14)
Gear ratios: 2nd – 1.789 (34/19)
Gear ratios: 3rd – 1.409 (31/22)
Gear ratios: 4th – 1.160 (29/25)
Gear ratios: 5th – 1.000 (27/27)
Gear ratios: 6th – 0.857 (24/28)
Final reduction ratio – 3.000 (42/14)

Clutch – Wet multi-disc, manual

Curb Mass – 172 kg / 174 kg (ABS)

KTM 390 Duke

India launch in 30-45 days

The upcoming KTM 390 Duke ceases not to go out of news! Only a couple of hours back, we reported that the the KTM 390 Duke would come to us with a price tag that would be in vicinity of INR 2 lakhs and now it has emerged that the new bike would be launched in 30-45 days. What’s more? It is being said that the deliveries of the bike would commence in June. The launch of the upcoming KTM 390 Duke is easily among the most anticipated bike launches in India today and the upcoming 375cc variant of the Duke will not just cater to the naked street bike loving crowd but will also appeal to those who want maximum bang for their buck.

Regulars here would have already seen a video which gives us a hint about the 390 Duke’s performance. The video shows the bike hitting a speedo indicated 100kmph in less than six seconds and reaching 130kmph in around 10 seconds.

Going by the rave reviews from international media, the KTM 390 Duke benefits from a well sorted out handling package and is one really nimble bike. Combined with a peak power of 44 bhp, the new KTM 390 Duke should be one really fun to ride bike. This is not all as there are enough reports suggesting that the bike would have a really decent fuel efficiency figure.

The production of the new bike has already started at the Chakan manufacturing facility of Bajaj Auto Ltd, the India partner of KTM. The aggressive price tag at which the bike would come is courtesy heavy localization.

We can’t stop day dreaming about the day we will get to have a rendezvous with the upcoming bike. Stay tuned for more details.

KTM 390 Duke Technical Specifications:

Engine: 4 stroke water-cooled single cylinder

Engine capacity: 373.2cc

Torque: 35Nm at 7,250rpm

Power: 44HP at 9,500rpm

Transmission: 6-speed

Dry Weight: 139Kg

Power-to-weight ratio: 316.5PS/Tonne

Clutch: Hydraulic operated

Fuel system: Bosch EFI

Ignition system: Bosch EMS83

 

 

Panasonic launches ToughPad

 

Windows 8, Android tablets 

Panasonic India today unveiled four new rugged mobile computing devices for the Indian enterprise market. The company showcased tablets based on Windows 8 as well as Android platforms, as well as handheld computers for logistics industry. These devices are aimed at industries like automotive, aviation, telecom, utility, retail, manufacturing etc and will not be retailed to consumers. 

These are latest additions to the Panasonic ToughPad series, which was launched in India in October last year with the unveiling of ToughPad A1 model. The manufacturer aims to give mobile workers reliable and secure access to their data and applications in challenging environments. 

Toughpad FZ-G1 is powered by Windows 8 operating system and combines the functionality of a personal computer in a rugged package. This device comes with a 10.1-inch screen with 1920x1200p resolution. It supports 10-finger multitouch as well as a digitiser (stylus). It runs on a 2.9GHz Intel i5 processor and packs 4GB RAM (maximum up to 8GB). 

The all-new FZ-G1 has HDMI, USB and 3.5mm earphone jacks, all secured under a flap, and the company says that it can add more ports, depending on the needs of clients. This model is IP65 certified (water and dust resistant) and can withstand being dropped from a height of 120cm. Priced at Rs 1.75lakh, this tablet weighs 1.1kg, supports 3G and offers battery life of 8hours. 

Panasonic ToughPad JT-B1 is the Android tablet that boasts of IP65 certification and can survive a fall from 150cm height. The device is powered by Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and will not be upgraded to later versions of the OS. Under the hood is a 1.5GHz dual-core TI OMAP chipset, with 1GB RAM. On the back, Panasonic ToughPad JT-B1 touts a 13MP camera with LED flash, while a 1.3MP unit is used in the front. The device offers battery life of up to 8 hours and costs Rs 69,000. 

The company also announced two handheld computers that find application in logistics industry. Both the devices run on Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Professional operating system and are suitable for one-hand operations. The ToughPad JT-H300HT is an IP64 certified model that can withstand a drop from 2metre height and costs Rs 45,000. Model JT-H320HT is semi-rugged and boasts of IP54 certification, with 2metre drop specification; it is priced at Rs 16,000. 

With its ToughPad and ToughBook line-up, Panasonic aims to capture 40% of the country's rugged devices market, currently valued at $5 million.

 

Audi R8

2014 Audi R8 US Pricing Released 

 

Audi has finally confirmed that the 2014 Audi R8 model range is now available in the United States and along with that news, the prices have been announced.
Prices will begin at just $114,900 for the basic Audi R8 V8 Coupe when fitted with a manual transmission. The Spyder variant then carries a slight premium over the V8 coupe bringing its price up to $128,400 when purhcased as a manual and $137,500 with the optional S tronic gearbox.
Both of these V8 powered Audi R8’s then produce 430hp and 316lb-ft of torque. As a result, both hit 100km/h in under 4.5 seconds.
Next up in the range is the Audi R8 V10 which starts at $151,200 for the manual coupe and $164,700 for the manual Audi R8 V10 Spyder.
Topping out the current Audi R8 range is then the Audi R8 V10 Plus, which as this article title states, costs $170,545 for the manual and an extra $9,100 with the S Tronic transmission.

Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Overdrive2013 

 

Royal Enfield has dipped deep into their existing parts bin and has come up with a new Bullet 500. Powering the motorcycle is a 500cc twin-spark carburetted 4-stroke UCE engine which makes 26.4PS of power and a meaty 40.9Nm of torque. A 5-speed gearbox on the left side helps put all this power to the ground.

As far as styling goes, it looks a traditional Bullet and Royal Enfield is offering it with a new Frost Green colour. The round headlamp unit now houses what the company calls as Tiger Lamps. On the tank now there is silver and gold livery for the RE logo. The pillion gets cushion-finished grab-rail while the tail lamp is the traditional RE rounded unit. The tyre size is similar to the fuel injected 500 , 19-inchers with the front wheel getting a 280mm disc brake.

Prices for the new Royal Enfield Bullet 500 are expected to be announced next week and we will keep you posted.

 

Agni-II ballistic missile

India successfully test-fires

BHUBANESWAR: India on Sunday successfully test-fired nuclear capable intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) Agni-II from Wheeler's Island off Odisha coast, defence sources said.

"The two-stage vehicle, launched from a mobile launcher, met all the mission objectives. Radars and electro-optical tracking systems located all along have tracked and monitored all the parameters of the vehicle," Ravi Kumar Gupta, director (Public Interface) of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said in a statement.

Defence sources said Strategic Forces Command (SFC) of the Indian Army with logistic support provided by DRDO conducted the 'training trial' of the strategic ballistic missile in a real time situation. 'The main objective of the trial was to impart training to the forces as part of a regular exercise of the SFC, especially since Agni II has already been inducted into the forces, sources added.

The 20-metre long Agni-II is a solid-propelled ballistic missile, with a launch weight of 16 tonnes. The surface-to-surface missile can carry a payload of 1,000 kg. The 2500-km range missile was first tested on April 11, 1999, from a converted rail carriage that slides open to allow it to be raised to the vertical for launch by two large hydraulic pistons. The missile was inducted in the armed forces in 2004.

The missile is equipped with a state-of-the-art navigation system with modern techniques for propelling it towards the designated target with accuracy. It takes only 15 minutes to bring the missile into ready-to-fire mode.

Agni-II missile is part of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme ( IGMDP). Other missiles in series include 700-km range Agni-I, 3000-km range Agni-III, 3500-km range Agni-IV and 5000-km range Agni-V. While Agni-I and Agni-II have been inducted into the forces, the other three are in developmental trial stages.

 

 

Sony Xperia Z

5-inch Android Jelly Bean Smartphone

 

Technical Specifications for Sony Xperia Z
General
SIM Support:	Single SIM
Operating system:	Android 4.1 (JellyBean)
Touchscreen:	Yes
Processor:	1.5 GHz Quad-Core, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
Memory:	2 GB RAM
Keypad:	On-screen QWERTY
Network
2G:	GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
3G:	UMTS HSPA+ 850/900/2100 MHz
4G:	LTE 1/3/5/7/8/20
Display
Size:	5 inches
Resolution:	1920 x 1080 Pixels
Type:	Capacitive Touchscreen
Others:	Bravia Engine 2, 16777216 Colour TFT
Connectivity
GPRS:	Yes
EDGE:	Yes
3G Speed (Download/Upload):	HSDPA/HSUPA
4G Speed (Download/Upload):	LTE
Wireless LAN:	WLAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
GPS:	GPS and GLONASS
Bluetooth :	v4
USB port:	Micro USB
HDMI port:	via MHL
Tethering:	USB, Wi-Fi
NFC Support:	Yes
Others:	DLNA
Camera
Main (Rear) Camera :	13.1 Megapixels
Flash:	LED
Auto-focus:	Yes
Front Camera:	2.2 Megapixels
Video recording :	HD 1080p
Other features:	Geo-tagging, Touch-focus, Panorama mode, Red-eye Reduction, Self Timer
Multimedia
Audio Player:	MP3, AAC
Video Player:	Yes
FM Radio :	Yes
3.5mm audio jack:	Yes
Storage
Internal:	16GB
Expandable:	up to 32GB
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (mm):	139x71x7.9
Weight (g):	146
Battery
Talk time (max) :	11 Hrs
Standby time (max):	550 Hrs
Others
Email Support :	Yes
Instant Messenger:	Google Talk
Pre-loaded Apps:	Gmail, YouTube, Google Search, Google Play, Skype, Facebook, Picasa, Twitter, Flickr, MSN, Yahoo, WhatsApp
Physical Keys:	Power On/off, Volume up/down
Handset Color Options:	Black, White, Purple
Inside the Mobile box:	Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, USB Cable, User Manual, Warranty Card
Others:	Water Resistant & Dust Proof, 3D Games, Adreno 320 GPU

To Learn Coding

10 Free And Best Online Places

 

Bangalore: In February, the tech icons including Mark Zuckerberg, Bill gates, Jack Dorsey and others, in a YouTube video, urged schools around the world to teach coding. The video was part of a nonprofit computer science-education website, Code.org. The entire buzz was to highlight the importance of coding. If you are a coding enthusiast or a professional who want to add some extra coding skills, here’s the list of 10 free and best online resources to learn coding, as compiled by Mashable.

#10 Khan Academy

The site says, “Khan Academy is an organization on a mission. We're a not-for-profit with the goal of changing education for the better by providing a free world-class education for anyone anywhere.”

Khan Academy was founded by Salman Khan, a graduate of MIT and Harvard Business School. The website supplies a free online collection of more than 4,000 micro lectures via video tutorials stored on YouTube teaching mathematics, history, healthcare, medicine, physics, computer science, and a lot other courses. Khan Academy has delivered over 240 million lessons.

#9 Code/Racer

Code Racer was built by the team at Treehouse, where they teach web design and development. They are global, and help anyone around the world who wants to learn coding.

On their website the team stated their motto as, “Our mission is to teach Web Design, Development and iOS to people everywhere, in order to help them achieve their dreams and change the world.”

Code Racer is a multi-player live coding game that teaches newbies how to code a basic website using HTML and CSS, and tests intermediate and advanced users on their coding speed and agility. Players race against each other and the clock to complete coding challenges, unlocking weapons and rewards along the way.

Even if someone has zero experience with building websites, they'll be able to watch a video tutorial and complete the code challenges that will give them the basic skills to launch a web site.

#8 Udacity

The site’s motto says, “Our mission is to bring accessible, affordable, engaging, and highly effective higher education to the world. We believe that higher education is a basic human right, and we seek to empower our students to advance their education and careers.”

Udacity is a private educational organization founded by Sebastian Thrun, David Stavens, and Mike Sokolsky. According to Thrun, the origin of the name Udacity comes from the company's desire to be "audacious for you, the student".

It is the outgrowth of free computer science classes offered in 2011 through Stanford University. As of 4 February 2013, Udacity has 20 active courses. Thrun has stated he hopes half a million students will enroll, after an enrollment of 160,000 students in the predecessor course at Stanford, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, and 90,000 students had enrolled in the initial two classes as of March 2012. Udacity was announced at the 2012 Digital Life Design conference.

#7 Mozilla Developer Network

The Mozilla Developer Network is the official Mozilla Foundation website for development documentation of web standards and Mozilla projects. It is a resource-rich collection of documents about web development, made for anyone, from expert programmers to students just starting out. MDN is a wiki, meaning anyone can edit its pages with corrections and updates.

The initial content for the website was provided by DevEdge, for which the Mozilla Foundation was granted a license by AOL. Significant effort has been made to migrate content from mozilla.org. Many pages on mozilla.org now redirect to MDN. The site now contains a mix of content migrated from DevEdge and mozilla.org, as well as original and more up-to-date content. Documentation was also migrated from XULPlanet.com. MDN is a wiki, so anyone can edit its pages with corrections and updates.

#6 Coursera

The site says, “We are a social entrepreneurship company that partners with the top universities in the world to offer courses online for anyone to take, for free. We envision a future where the top universities are educating not only thousands of students, but millions. Our technology enables the best professors to teach tens or hundreds of thousands of students.”

Coursera offers courses in engineering, humanities, medicine, biology, social sciences, mathematics, business, computer science, and other areas.

Classes offered on Coursera are designed to help you master the material. When you take one of the classes, you will watch lectures taught by world-class professors, learn at your own pace, test your knowledge, and reinforce concepts through interactive exercises. With Coursera, you'll also join a global community of thousands of students learning alongside you.

#5 Codeacademy

The site says “Codecademy is a team of hackers working hard to build a better way for anyone to teach, and learn, how to code. We're determined to succeed in realizing our mission to turn a world of tech consumers into one of empowered builders.”

Codecademy offers free online coding classes in programming languages like Python, JavaScript, and Ruby, as well as markup languages including HTML and CSS. As of September 2011, the site had over 550,000 users who had completed over six million exercises.

To motivate users to participate, the site offers feedback, badges for completing exercises, as well as a function that keeps track of a user's total score and displays it to others. The site also allows anyone to create and publish a new course using a Course Creator tool. Unlike some of these other online education platforms, Codeacademy focuses solely on teaching coding.

#4 MIT OpenCourseWare

The site’s motto says, “The idea is simple: to publish all of our course materials online and make them widely available to everyone.”

MIT OpenCourseWare (MIT OCW) is an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to put all of the educational materials from its undergraduate- and graduate-level courses online, partly free and openly available to anyone, anywhere. MIT OpenCourseWare is a large-scale, web-based publication of MIT course materials. The project was announced in October 2002 and uses Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike license.

#3 Learn Python the Hard Way

Learn Python the Hard Way offers free PDFs and if you want to take the video version of the course, you'll need to pay up US $29.

In this context, ‘Hard Way’ means, you can't copy-paste; you must type out each of the lessons in order to teach your hands the language.

#2 The CodePlayer

The site states “Learn HTML5, CSS3, Javascript and more. Video style walkthroughs showing cool stuff being created from scratch”

On The CodePlayer, you can watch interactive presentations that explain how people built things from scratch. Once you become a pro in coding, you can add your own presentations to teach others what you know.

#1 HTML5 Rocks

HTML5 Rocks is a one-stop guide to learning HTML5, contributed by tones of coders who work for big tech companies like Google, Adobe and a bunch of other places. At HTML5 Rocks you'll learn from slides, presentations and videos.

This site contains information on APIs (application programming interface ) that are not part of the W3C HTML5 specification.

Porsche Panamera hybrid

A plug-in Porsche Panamera hybrid available this summer

 Just before it presents its new generation saloon at the Shanghai Auto Show 2013, Porsche has unveiled its first rechargeable hybrid car, the Panamera S E-Hybrid.

The Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid.

The electric motor alone provides 95hp and it is powered by a new lithium-ion battery. If it is plugged into an industrial power source via the on-board charger, the car can reach full charge within approximately two and a half hours. In a domestic mains socket, this charging time will not exceed 4 hours.

The Panamera S E-Hybrid goes from 0 to 100km/h, from a standing start, in 5.5 seconds and has a top speed of 270km/h. On average, it only consumes 3.1L/100k, which is the equivalent of 71g/km of CO2 being generated.

The Panamera S E-Hybrid and the Panamera Diesel are the only two new models within the range that have an eight-speed automatic Tiptronic S.

This new-generation Panamera will be launched in July 2013, and the Panamera S E-Hybrid is priced at 110,409 euros. The new Porsche Panamera Turbo S and Panamera Turbo S Executive will be on the market in 2014.

Micromax Ninja A91

 

Micromax Ninja A91 has been spotted over at online retailer Saholic for Rs. 8,499. The phone is listed as available with delivery promised within 3 business days, as of filing this report.
Micromax Ninja A91 comes with 4.5-inch TFT LCD display with 480x854 pixel resolution. The device and is powered by a MediaTek MT6577 1GHz dual-core processor alongside 512MB RAM and 4GB internal storage expandable up to 32GB via microSD card. The phone comes with a 5-megapixel rear camera and a VGA front camera.

Connectivity options on the Micromax Ninja A91 include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G and Micro-USB. Micromax Ninja A91 is a dual-SIM dual-GSM standby phone that comes with a 1,800mAH battery and runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

There's no word on when Micromax will officially launch the Ninja A91.
Micromax has recently been riding high on the success of the Micromax Canvas 2 (Review | Pictures) and Micromax Canvas HD (Review | Pictures). Though the Micromax Canvas HD made a lot of buzz when it was announced, the phone's availability in the market has been constrained due to supply issues and the recent changes in custom duty structure, that resulted in a price hike. However, the phone has finally started shipping and is being seen at retail stores across the country.
Micromax has also in the news recently as it was sued by global telecom giant Ericsson for Rs. 100 crore over patent infringement. The company is reportedly in talks with Ericsson over the issue and hopes to negotiate a FRAND license for the patents at the earliest.

Micromax Ninja A91 technical specifications

• 4.5-inch TFT LCD display with 480x854 resolution
• MediaTek MT6577 1GHz dual-core processor
• 512MB RAM
• 4GB internal storage, expandable up to 32GB via microSD card
• 5-megapixel rear camera, VGA front camera
• Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G, Micro-USB
• Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
• 1,800mAH battery
• 130 x 66 x 10 mm

Mahindra Reva e2o Electric Car

Might help you preserve chunks of money

Mahindra Reva, the electric car firm, has launched their new and most awaited car, the e20 last week. The car is priced at Rs 5.96 lakh in Delhi after approval from state subsidy. There have been talks about the car enabling consumers to preserve chunks of money which can amount to a huge amount of Rs 4 lakhs by the end of 5 years. Let us figure out how much cash you can save with this car.

The e20 is a unique car which represents a new era in electric technology in cars. There has been information on the car being extremely cost efficient. The two door car with four seats is designed with the new generation lithium ion batteries and three phase induction electric motor. The car has an excellent mileage of 100 kms with just a single charge, and you can travel with no worries or hassles for five hours. The car is designed for pure city driving, and is equipped with GPS navigation system, keyless entry, start stop button and world class braking system which enables the battery to charge each time when the vehicle requires re-pumping.

According to information provided on the company’s website, the Mahindra Reva e20 is rolled out in five Indian states of Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Maharashtra and two Union Territories of Delhi and Chandigarh. Sources claim after contacting a dealer in Pune, the price of the e20 in Pune was revealed at INR 7.74 lakhs for the entry-level model. The Maharashtra Government does not offer 29% subsidy on electric cars as performed by the Delhi Government. The same scenario is followed by other states. The e20 in Ahmedabad in priced at INR 8.5 lakhs.

Based on the cost of ownership savings, there is a clear picture on how with the Reva you can save up to INR 3.84 lakhs by purchasing a new e20. The Tata Indica eV2LS which is inserted with a 1.4L diesel engine is priced at INR 5.20 lakhs and delivers an excellent mileage of 25 Kmpl. When you now compare this car to the e20, you can save 104,169 for the next five years. You are still spending INR 76,000 more on the e20 in Delhi, an increase of INR 2.54 lakhs in Pune and an increase of 3.30 lakhs in Ahmedabad.

With respect to maintenance, Mahindra Reva announces that you would need to service your e20 once a year and it is incorporated with lesser gears and break handles, but there is a minimal opportunity for wear and tear. The admirable fact of the e20 is the car does not require air filter, oil filter, and so on where you can save a huge figure of 75% on maintenance and servicing. The battery life too is incredible which can run for 5 years. Occupants would need to put down INR 2 lakhs every 5 years to change battery.

The e20 can be cost effective where you can save 75% on maintenance and servicing which is the most important aspect when you purchase a car. The car can operate at 100kms with only a single charge for five hours; in other cars you would need a fuel refill more often even when you travel for three hours.

LG Optimus L3 II Dual, Optimus L7 II

Dual price in India come out

LG has quietly rolled out the Optimus L3 II Dual (E435) and Optimus L7 II Dual (P715) on its official website, along with the price tags. For those who’re confused by the images we’ve posted below, the builds of these handsets which can handle two SIM cards, is different from those of the original versions which could only take one.
For those who are considering the less expensive of the two, the E435, the 102.9mm x 61.3mm x 11.9mm phone runs on Android Jelly Bean and gets its kick out of a 1GHz processor. It is helped along by 512MB of RAM and there’s an integrated 1540mAh Li-ion battery which offers the juice for up to 7 hours or talk time or 460 hours of standby time. Out of the 4GB onboard memory, 1.75GB is available to users. This means those with added hoarding needs can look to the microSD card slot for 32GB of extra space.

The front panel of the handset is decorated by a 3.2-inch True IPS touchscreen of a rather low 240 x 320p resolution as well as four capacitive buttons. Lastly, the 3MP fixed focus camera on the rear end should fulfill users’ basic photography cravings. Moving on to the higher end P715, the smartphone would be slightly difficult to distinguish from its sibling if it wasn’t for the larger dimensions of 122.2mm x 66.6mm x 9.7mm.
The device works on Jelly Bean 4.1 and like all similar offerings by the company, sports the home-brewed UI. It is fueled by a dual core chip which runs at 1GHz, and 768MB of RAM. Stretched across its face is a 800 x 480p, 4.3-inch True IPS touch display and there’s a VGA lens crowning the bezel. But this is not the only camera users get; an 8MP one is perched on the back panel. Finally, the 4GB of internal memory can be supplemented by a microSD card of 32GB.

At present, only Flipkart appears all geared up to stock the LG Optimus L7 II Dual and Optimus L3 II Dual. The tags on the manufacturer’s website stand at Rs. 18,650 and Rs. 8,800, respectively. But the online retailer indicates that buyers can get them for Rs. 14,990 and Rs. 7,899, whenever they’re made available.

 

Simmtronics Xpad X720 Tablet

 MRP Price:4399. Flipkart Price: 3899

 

Simmtronics XPAD X720 Tablet Specifications

Screen Size (Inches)	7″
Screen Resolution (pixels)	800 x 480
Screen Type	Capacitive Multi Touch
Internal Storage	4GB
RAM	512MB
External Memory Type	MicroSD (Upto 32GB)
Front facing camera	0.3MP
Speaker	Yes
Audio connector	3.5mm
3G	USB 3G Dongle
Wi-Fi	802.11 b/g/n
USB	Yes
OS	Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
GPU	Dual Mali 400
Processor	1Ghz A13 Cortex A8
Battery	Li-Ion 2800mAH
Sensors	Gravity Sensor, Accelerator Sensor