Surface RT 2 even when the company pose a loss of $900 million on the first variant

As many you must be knowing that Microsoft had launched a Windows 8 variant called the “Windows 8 RT” on the Surface RT tablet alongside Windows 8, primarily meant for running on tablets powered by the ARM Architecture .It seems that this Variant of the OS has been taking the hit from the very time it launched, It seems Microsoft’s gamble on producing an operating system for low cost tables has gone all wrong with just a few days back news coming out that the company took a loss of $900 million on unsold Surface RT tablets and now ASUS washing it hands off from producing an new tablet based on windows 8 RT. But on the midst of all this reports Microsoft is supposedly going to launch the second variant of its Surface RT tablet (Surface RT 2) somewhere in October alongside windows 8.1. Some known details about the tablet state that it will be running on Tegra 4 SOC with Intel’s bail trail.

- Written by Randolph Pereira

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Smart pen that vibrates when you make spelling error

A pair of German inventors have developed a new hi-tech smart " Pen " that vibrates every time it senses a spelling mistake or sloppy handwriting. 

the Lernstift will  not only detect and understand your cursive writing and vibrate if you’re spelling things wrong, but also critique your cursive form. 

Lernstift  has non-optical motion sensor and a small battery-powered Linux computer with a WiFi chip. 

Users can choose between two functions: 
1.Calligraphy Mode - pointing out flaws of form and legibility. 
2.Orthography Mode - recognising words and comparing the word to a language database.
If the word isn't recognised it will vibrate.

Features:
1. Recognise specific movements
2. letter shapes 
3. know a wide assortment of words
4. if it senses bad letter formation or sloppy handwriting, it will vibrate

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Swipe MTV Slash fablet now available in India

Swipe has released a new android device in partnership with MTV. Named as MTV Slash, the  device comes with a 7 inch HD ( 1024x600 ) display with 3G SIM calling facility. This android fablet is now available for Rs 9,490 with Snapdeal.com.

 MTV Slash fablet runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Beans. It also comes with 1GHZ processor, dual-SIM support and 5MP rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front camera for video chat. The device has 1GB RAM, 4GB of internal storage, MicroSD card slot and 3,000 mAh battery. It is just 9mm and weight 290 grams. MTV Slash also comes with G-Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor.

"Super performance at a super price…that's what young people want and that is exactly what the MTV Slash fablet is. After a very successful start to our partnership with Swipe Telecom, we have now moved to a brand + content leverage." 

- Aditya Swamy, EVP & Business Head, MTV India

MTV Slash offers three pre-loaded MTV apps. The 'MTV India' app gives an access to all MTV shows, blogs, videos, shows,photos and downloads. The 'MTV Hottie' app provides a peek into the Splitsvilla contestants across five seasons.

MTV Slash fablet features:

- 1 GHZ Dual Core Processor
- Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2
- 1 GB RAM
- 4GB of internal storage
- 7 inch HD( 1024x600 ) display
- 3G SIM calling facility
- dual-SIM support
- 5MP rear camera with LED flash
- VGA front camera
- MicroSD card slot 
- 3,000 mAh battery
- 9mm and weight 290 grams.
- G-Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor.
and many more..

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Nokia Lumia 1020 with 41-MP camera unveiled

Nokia has unveiled its latest Lumia smartphone — the Lumia 1020.The Nokia Lumia 1020's 41 megapixel camera comes with Xenon flash for still images, LED flash for video. It has ZEISS optics' six physical lenses.The 41-megapixel camera records more detail than other camera phones and even tops point-and-shoot cameras. Nokia says the Lumia 1020 gives people the ability to take good pictures with a device they always carry. It also has a HD 1.2 megapixel wide angle front camera.

"The Lumia 1020 will bring new meaning to pictures and continues to strengthen Nokia's leadership in imaging," 

- Nokia President and CEO Stephen Elop

Features:

The Nokia Lumia 1020 has a 4.5-inch AMOLED WXGA (1280×768) display, and is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 prcessor and 2GB of RAM. Image: ibnlive

The phone comes with a 4.5-inch AMOLED WXGA (1280×768) display. It also includes a 2.5 D sculpted Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 prcessor and 2GB of RAM, the phone runs Microsoft’s Windows phone 8.

It also comes with a 2000 mAh battery. It does not include built-in wireless charging, but it supports wireless charging via an attachable cover..

Memory:

The phone has 32GB of internal memory, and the company is also offering 7GB free SkyDrive cloud storage. and 2GB of RAM.

The 41-megapixel camera:

Using a new feature called dual capture, the Nokia Lumia 1020 simultaneously takes a high resolution 38 megapixel image for endless editing opportunities, and creates a 5 megapixel picture that is easy to share to social networks with Windows Phone 8.

The Nokia Lumia 1020′s 41 megapixel sensor features Zeiss optics with six physical lenses with optical image stabilisation.

Colors

The Nokia Lumia 1020 will be available in yellow, white and black.

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