HIGHLIGHTS Intel made a number of strategy and product announcements at IDF 2016 The amount of data each person creates each day is expected to explode PCs aren’t dead, but many other devices will become…
Monthly Archives For October 2016
Sony’s PlayStation VR Expected to Make Virtual Reality a Mainstream Technology
People who want to get away from it all can experience imaginary worlds, or something closer to home, as virtual reality becomes more of a reality with the introduction of devices that take full advantage…
PlayStation VR: Almost There but Not Just Yet
HIGHLIGHTS PS VR is easy to set up Controlled lighting conditions allow for the best experience Resident Evil 7 is the standout PS VR game PlayStation VR (PS VR) is Sony’s attempt at taking on…
iOS 10.1, macOS 10.12.1, watchOS 3.1, tvOS 10.0.1 Released: Here’s What’s New
HIGHLIGHTS iOS 10.1 introduces Portrait Mode for iPhone 7 Plus macOS 10.12.1 Sierra improves Apple Watch unlock feature watchOS 3.1 resolves Apple Watch 2 charging issues Apple has released iOS 10.1, macOS 10.12.1 Sierra, tvOS…
Google’s Standalone Mixed Reality Headset Will Integrate Eye-Tracking: Report
HIGHLIGHTS Google’s alleged new headset to include eye-tracking tech The headset is also said to pack sensors The VR headset won’t require any phone Google has been rumoured to be working on a high-end standalone…
Xiaomi Mi VR Headset With 9-Axis Inertial Motion Controller Launched
HIGHLIGHTS Xiaomi’s Mi VR headset supports ‘ultra-low latency’ It comes with a motion controller that supports touch controls It’s priced at CNY 199 (roughly Rs. 2,000) At its ‘Curved to Impress’ event on Tuesday, Xiaomi…
Smartwatch Sales Tumble in Q3 2016, Dragged Down by Apple: IDC
Global smartwatch sales slid 51.6 percent in the third quarter, amid a steep decline for the Apple Watch ahead of its updated device, a market tracker said Monday. The IDC survey said total smartwatch volumes…
Apple Sees Drop in Profit, Revenue as iPhone Sales Slump
Apple’s quarterly profit slumped on a widely expected drop in iPhone sales, but gains in services offered some optimism on the company’s efforts to curb dependence on its smartphone. The company said Tuesday that profit…
Dell, Lenovo, HP to Launch ‘Affordable’ VR Headsets Alongside Windows 10 Creators Update
HIGHLIGHTS Headsets to come with support for ‘Creators Update’ Company showcased its Holographic UI during its Surface event Update to roll out in early 2017 Microsoft showcased its Holographic UI in its full glory during…
Apple Announces Unified ‘TV’ App for Apple TV, iPad, iPhone
HIGHLIGHTS The new app will be available for free by the end of 2016 Siri can be used to jump to a show or channel immediately Human-curated lists will show recommended new shows Apple’s new…