The pocket-sized (4.0-by-2.0-by-0.6-inches) Alcomate Revo is a great device for accurately reading an individual’s blood-alcohol level. Since I have no experience with using portable breathalyzers, I did some research and found that often pocket breathalyzers must be sent back to manufacturers for calibration to keep them accurate. That’s not the case with the Revo because it features a pre-calibrated sensor, ... Read More »
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Apple Store Is Down; New Hardware Including iPad Pro Expected to Be Launched
HIGHLIGHTS Apple’s long been rumoured to launch new iPad models Red iPhone 7 and 128GB iPhone SE expected alongside Apple expected to send press release for launch announcement The Apple Store is down, and we know what that means. The Cupertino giant is all set to launch new products. Apple’s tradition has been to take down its online store ahead of major ... Read More »
The World’s Fastest Drone Flies At 179.6 MPH (That’s Faster Than A Tesla Model S)
The RacerX drone of the Drone Racing League reached a top speed of 179.6 miles per hour during testing, claiming the title as the fastest drone in the world. Earlier in the day of the record attempt, prototypes of the RacerX drone actually burst into flames when they reached the highest point of acceleration because of the massive amount of ... Read More »
Samsung’s 406-Inch 4K Cinema LED Screen To Change The Way We Watch Movies
Samsung has unveiled a behemoth, 406-inch screen, calling it the first LED screen theater that “amplifies the immersive experience” thanks to its HDR LED display and stellar audio technology. It’s Samsung’s first-ever commercial Cinema LED Screen. The company steeps its description of the display, basically saying that it easily surpasses conventional projector technology thanks to its next-generation picture quality. While the ... Read More »
OctoFrost Group purchases Innotec Systems, strengthening grip on IQF processing tech market
Malmö, Sweden-based OctoFrost Group, a manufacturer of individual quick freezing (IQF) freezer tunnels, has purchased Innotec Systems BV, a maker of customized industrial food processing machinery. The acquisition is intended to make OctoFrost is a key player in supplying complete IQF processing lines, the company in its press release announcing the deal. Terms of the deal were not announced, but ... Read More »
Aqua Lions 3 is the latest sub 10k smartphone from Intex
Intex Aqua Lions 3 has a 5-inch IPS HD display along with a sleek body. It weighs 162 grams and comes in two premium shades of Champagne and Black color. The device has MT6737 quad-core processor from MediaTek which performs at 1.25GHz. Well, it looks like MT6737 is out on a spree to find a place in as many smartphones ... Read More »
iPhone 8 could be called iPhone Pro; launch in September
Rod Hall, a renowned analyst from J.P. Morgan has something to say about the iPhone. Contrary to the recent reports, he thinks that the iPhone 8 will be launched on time. So going by his claims we will get to see the device in September. However, initially, it will be available only in limited quantities. Interestingly, he believes that Apple’s ... Read More »
Reliance Jio plans to sell 200 million units of the 4G VoLTE feature phone
A recent report by PTI claims that the company might sell over 200 million units of the Jio 4G VoLTE feature phone in two years. The report goes on stating that Reliance has not decided on the final pricing of the feature phone, but it will be within Rs.1,500. Also, the feature phone will be smart with pre-loaded apps such ... Read More »
Jio Feature Phone: Manufacturing Talks in ‘Final Stages’, Says Intex
The long-rumoured Jio feature phone is likely to be announced at the Reliance AGM on Friday, July 21 as the company looks set to bring about sweeping changes in the mobile phone sector. While Chinese OEMs would be the obvious partners, Indian brands are not off Jio’s radar either. An official at Intex Technologies has confirmed to Gadgets 360 that it is in talks with the telecom upstart ... Read More »
MXene Could Help Make Batteries That Charge as Fast as Supercapacitors: Study
HIGHLIGHTS Mxene could pave the way for fully charging your smartphone in just a few Key to faster charging energy storage devices is in the electrode design It would then be capable of charging at much higher rates of batteries A new battery electrode design from a highly conductive, two-dimensional material called Mxene could pave the way for fully charging ... Read More »