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Oculus gets us deeper into virtual reality

Our common reality has been already persuaded to change by the first DK1 then DK2 and it seems that this process will not stop in the beginning of it. Oculus is preparing its new powerful VR headset, advantage of which comparing to the precursors is the ability to submerge all your senses in an overall immersion of a real virtual reality.

Built on the basis of Developer Kit 2, a new prototype Crescent Bay is a transitional stage on the way to the next generation of Rift. And this state of DK2 should prepare us to face the new generation of Rift Developer Kit 3, which will be revealed to us a bit later.

Unlike the progenitors, the Oculus DK 3 will have 360 degrees head tracking, an extended amount of positional tracking and integrated high quality headphones fastened on the frame, which makes the sound be as exciting as the visuals. RealSpace3D audio technology used comes as the combination of HRTF dimensional and complex reverb algorithms, which creates a feeling of actual presence right in your own head. Oculus also said that game engine Unity will be set in a Free and Pro versions.

It is expected that the headset will be quite light, and will not cause swelling of the neck during prolonged usage. The performance of the device will be upgraded as well to finally end up with the annoying slowdown of the graphics, which can cause slight suspension of the picture. Prototype Crescent Bay allows you to operate only in a range of about 3 feet for the moment, but hopefully it will be improved in a retail version.

Now Oculus is open to third-party development, which can become absolutely new path of development making VR platform the most stable in the future. Oculus Rift DK 3 will not be perfect, but it must be better than others. We do not know what improvements are waiting for us and when they come in force, but we hope that they will be worthy and timely.

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Immortal Nikon 1 AW1

A fairly wide range of protected cameras really are a class of compact cameras with small matrices. Today, Nikon has decided to fix it. The new camera of Nikon 1 series, designed for shots in all weather conditions, received the name Nikon 1 AW1.

Nikon preparing the world's first interchangeable lens camera that is waterproof to a depth of 15 meters, is protected against dust and can operate at temperatures down to -10 degrees Celsius. Also, the camera is shockproof for falls from a height of 2 meters, which gives it an equivalent IPX8 rating.

New boasts ultra-fast expanded hybrid AF system and 14.2-megapixel AF CMOS-matrix (CX-sensor 13.2x8.8 mm), which brings a 73-point phase-detection and 135-point contrast-detect AF. The sensitivity varies in the range ISO 160 - 6400. The camera can shoot video in MOV format with a resolution of FullHD-video (1920 x 1080 pixels) in continuous shooting mode at up to 60 fps (when using the autofocus - up to 15 frames per second). Taken images are saved in RAW or JPEG. Image processing is derived from the EXPEED 3A image-processing engine. AW1 has TFT-display with a diagonal of 3 inches with a resolution of 921,000 pixels. There is a pop-up flash, integrated GPS-module, depth gauge, altimeter and electronic compass. Interfaces of coupling: USB and miniHDMI.

Weight of Nikon 1 AW1 with battery and memory card is 356g and its dimensions are 113,3 x 71,5 x 37,5 mm. The manufacturer focuses attention that the protection from moisture and dust is provided only with new lenses NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 and NIKKOR AW 10mm f/2.8 (with other lenses deliberately drown the camera is not worth it)

Nikon 1 AW1 for $ 800 USD with a protective zoom lens. In the set with two protective lenses - $ 1000. For extra protection you can buy bright orange signal cover.

New items from IFA 2014 - ASUS Memo Pad 7

At IFA 2014, ASUS has brought a few more mobile innovations. One of them is pretty interesting to us, so that all the attention goes to the tablet Memo Pad 7.

By the way, only a lazy company has not presented a wearable electronics this year. This year a various number of smartwatches risk to put themselves into a shadow due to major announcements of new upcoming smartphones, such as the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 or Sony Xperia Z3. But for the moment lets look at a new ASUS pad. An updated version of the tablet has received significantly more productive stuff inside and an attractive design brought from the premium segment. Memo Pad 7 runs on 64-bit Intel Atom Z3560 processor with a frequency of 1.83 GHz. Inner parts are presented as 2 GB of RAM, hard drive in a range of 16 or 32 GB, two speakers and a camera with a resolution of 5 and 2 megapixels while shooting, a MicroSD slot with a memory cards support up to 64 GB. Substantially improved 7 inch full HD display comes at 1920x1200 pixels screen, which has 323ppi against 1280x800 pixels resolution presented in last year's model. ASUS Memo Pad 7 is running Android 4.4 KitKat by the way.

Tablet itself weighs only 269 grams and has a thickness of 8.3 millimeters. Sales of ASUS Memo Pad 7 will begin in the late part of third or early beginning of fourth quarter. The novelty will cost about $ 260. Buyers will also be able to select the device in black, red or golden shells, as well as a version with LTE, which will cost a little more expensive.

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Gionee plans to launch the ultra thin Elife S5.5

Gionee has announced a 5.5mm thick smartphone.  The Elife S5.5 is a new Android device that equipped with a 5-inch FullHD display (1920x1080 pixels), Mediatek octa-core processor 1.7GHZ and 2GB of RAM. The handset also includes a 16GB of built in storage, a 13 MP rear facing camera and a 5MP front facing camera. Gionee Elife S5.5 will go on sale on the 18th of March in China for $354.

SenseHUD has announced a head-up display with voice command subjection

SenseDriver is another project which provides the driver most important information on the way. We have seen something like this before. Navdy is also a compass from Google Maps and speed information onto the windshield.

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Microsoft unveiled a new tablet Surface Pro 3

Microsoft released a new Surface Pro tablet. Quotha, the company proves for the third time that they can create devices not just for content consumption but also to create it.

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a 12-inch touch screen that will support a resolution of 2160x1440 pixels. Tablet will be equipped with an Intel Core i5 and Intel Core i7 if you want, an 4/8GB of RAM and 256GB of solid-state storage plus MicroSD card slot. Surface Pro 3 includes two 5MP cameras with ability recording video in 1080p, USB 3.0 port, Wi-Fi 802.11 and Bluetooth 4.0. On the left side of the keyboard there's a loop for the digital pen. The company claims that battery lifetime should be enough for eight hours of work.

Another notable change is the new rack and new version of the backlit keyboard cover. New tablet comes with Windows 8 and a latest versions to Word, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint and Outlook. Thickness of novelty equals 9.1mm, weight - 800g.

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is available now. The price of the device starts at $799.

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Samsung Gear Live smarwatch gets official

Samsung has not too long ago announced their another Android smartwatch. The Samsung Gear Live has a similar design to the Samsung Gear 2, but with Android Wear as its operating system.

This SmartWatch comes with a 1.63-inch touch screen with a resolution of 320x320, and is powered by a 1.2GHz processor. It also has a 512MB of RAM, 4GB of included storage and a 300mAh battery. Samsung Gear Live uses Bluetooth that will connect it with Android smartphones running under Android 4.3 Jelly Bean or later version. When connected, it can display calls, messages, notifications and other information on the smartwatch without the need of taking out your smartphone from your pocket.

Samsung interested to win against Motorola Moto 360 SmartWatch in this market. Now the company offers interchangeable 22mm straps in two different colors Black and Red, also very looks interesting the price of about $160.

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HTC Zara wants to have fun

HTC has decided to speak at the premium segment of the phone market not only the quality but also the quantity. The company has already started work on budgetary version of the flagship HTC One. The new model HTC Zara is not engaged in a ballet school as One M8 it likes strip bars.

HTC Zara with 4.5" QHD display and plastic body is from a good family, but beer and partying likes much more than a dinner parties. Several design features make it very similar to the older model but only in appearance.

Inside the installed agresivny dual-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8930 1,2 GHz, 1 GB of RAM. In order to capture the defining moments in the life the smartphone is equipped with a 1.6-megapixel front camera and is capable of recording Full HD-video 8MP camera with LED-flash. Not forget everything will allow 8GB memory with expansion cards MicroSD. A few hours of sleep to recharge the battery (2100mAh) and to have fun again.

For better performance the phone is equipped with Adreno 305 graphics. High quality and enviable output sound volume provides a front BoomSound. The important point is that this unit will be the first of HTC smartphones which will work with the operating system Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and the new shell Sense 5.5. Design of the smartphone indicates a possible membership in the flagship line, however, it most likely will be the top representative of the series Desire.

Unfortunately HTC keeps secret the information about release date and price of the new model.

HTC has exposed a new and not that expensive phone Desire 820 in Mini concept

It seems that making the Mini versions of smartphone flagships is a routine job nowadays. Reasonable doubt becomes truthfulness, when the same flagship specs are taken onboard the minor form factor version at a lower price.

HTC Desire 820 Mini is a glaring example of how to save money on a first date. Actually this is the same Desire 820, which we all well know since the September this year. Speaking about the flagship itself, we can simply note that a wonderful combination of different specifications and price made the device look pretty attractive to the potential buyers, therefore all the derivative products came from the original basis device look very seductive, especially, when the price gets even lower than the celebrity itself. The information about it has only flashed on the Chinese web-site of HTC, but it could be enough to become popular. Anyway the time will show, if the matter is really worth it.

New Mini version of HTC Desire 820 apparently has lost 0.5 inches of the 5.5 full-size display, adding few pixels on every lost inch to reach the FullHD, having a better resolution quality than the forefather with a resolution at 720x1280 pixels. Moreover the Mini one loses a half of the RAM keeping it at a safe distance from the flagship in order to understand why you pay less. And the processor the tiny guy will have is the Quad Core 1.2GHz, which indeed concedes to the more aggressive Octa-Core Snapdragon 615.

Small Desire 820 will have a respective small storage space with a capacity of not more than 8GB, but with a possibility to enlarge it, as always, along with the 8MP camera on the rear side and 5MP one on the front panel. The OS will be surely upgradable up to Android 5.0 Lollipop instantly after the purchase is made.

But at the very beginning you will have Android 4.4 KitKat and Sense UI interfaces pre-installed out of the box. Mini is also equipped with essential WiFi 802.11a/g/b/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and more than just essential LTE to have the 4G networks in your pocket. The price twinkled appeared to be only $230 after the currency conversion was made, which is significantly cheaper than the elder bro. We expect more details soon to give you more feedback.

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LG launched a 65- and 77-inch 4K OLED curved TVs

t is already known everything about curved LG 55EC9300 - the first representative of a new 4K OLED TVs from LG. But furthermore the engineers have decided to create a similar 65-inch and 77-inch TVs.

Сertainly, the benefits of flexible screens are obvious. Nonetheless such techniques of modern TV sets performance, as before, remain inaccessible to the broad masses. Both of these curved '4K TVs' will come with a Ultra HD resolution (3840x2160 pixels), OLED display that supports a lower energy consumption at the same brightness and latest LG's smart platform WebOS.

No need to be a predictor to understand that LG 65EC9700 and LG 77EG9700 will be expensive as well, as its younger brother, which is available now in the US. We remind that the prices for the 55-inch model starts with a mark of $15K, so you can afford to assume the cost of the remaining. More details will be revealed at IFA 2014 next month, which will take place between the 5th and 10th of September. LG will start to taking pre-orders on both models this week, but only in South Korea.

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