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Microsoft Windows 10 launched; 'Start' is back</br><br> Microsoft Corp’s launch of its first new operating system in almost three years, designed to work across laptops, desktop and smartphones, won mostly positive reviews for its user-friendly and feature-packed interface. The launch was seen critical for the company, particularly after the poor response to Windows 8, an ambitious redesign that confused many users by ditching the start button menu and introducing a new layout. The new OS, launched on July 29, will be available as a free upgrade for users of Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1. Wall Street Journal’s Geoffrey Fowler said Windows 10 fixes most of the issues with Windows 8 and improves on Windows 7, Microsoft’s most popular OS in recent years. For one, the start button is back. (Reuters)</br><br><strong>Read more:</strong> <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/article/industry/tech/a-fresh-start-microsofts-windows-10-wins-plaudits/110649/"><strong>A fresh Start: Microsoft’s Windows 10 wins plaudits</strong></a>
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Motorola Moto G 3rd Gen launched; price starts Rs 11,999 for 8GB handset </br><br> The third generation of Moto G comes in 8GB and 16GB ROM options at Rs 11,999 and Rs 12,999 respectively. Both the versions support 4G connectivity while the 8GB internal storage offers 1GB RAM and the 16GB variant has 2GB RAM. Both supports microSD cards. Rest of the specs are same. The new Moto G smartphone will be available only on Flipkart from July 28 midnight. (Shruti Dhapola)
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Google to offer visual translation for English signs to Hindi </br><br> Google has introduced a new update to its Translate app that will allow visual translation from English to Hindi and 19 other languages, a move aimed at strengthening its translation and transliteration offerings. Using the app, users need to click on the camera option, and point it at the text like street signs, ingredient lists or instruction manual that needs to be translated and the same will be translated in languages like Hindi, Thai, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch and Filipino. Users can translate using the app without an Internet connection. These updates are coming to both Android and iOS, rolling out over the next few days. (Reuters)
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Motorola unveils new 2015 versions of Moto G, Moto X Style, Moto X Play</br><br> Motorola has launched its new smartphones in Moto G 3RD Gen, Moto X Style and Moto X Play. According to The Next Web, the smartphone is mostly the improved version of their earlier models. Moto G third generation comes with a 720p 5-inch display, 2GB of RAM and an option of either 8GB or 16GB of storage. It runs on a 1.4 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 chip and has a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5MP shooter on the front. Also, Moto G is waterproof. The phone packs a battery of 2,470mAh with quick-charging technology and the can also add a microSD for more storage. Moto G features with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. Motorola has also added features like Moto Assist, Moto Display and Moto Actions. It also has dual-sim 4G LTE support. The users can also change back covers of Moto G. Moto G will sell at price of USD 180 for the lesser storage option in the US and it is available now and in India, the 8GB version will cost Rs. 11,999 while the 16GB model will be 12,999.
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Oppo N3 is quite a snapper at Rs 42,990 price</br><br> With the growing popularity of the selfie phenomenon, we have seen a number of handset makers come up with devices that are mounted with powerful front-facing cameras. But OPPO, a Chinese device maker, which is widely popular in tech circles for its cool designs and the latest camera technology, has taken innovation to another level with its N3 smartphone. Serving as a successor to its not-so-old N1 smartphone, the N3 device packs a single, 208-degree swiveling 16 MP shooter with dual LED flash— ideal for capturing high-quality selfies. The big difference here is that the N3’s hinge is motorised, meaning users can flip the camera around by means of either a touchscreen gesture or by using the fingerprint sensor built in to the back of the handset. </br><br><strong>Read more:</strong> <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/article/tech/oppo-n3-smartphone-review-super-snapper/110393/"><strong>Oppo N3 is quite a snapper at Rs 42,990 price</strong></a>
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Nokia announces OZO virtual reality camera for professional content creators</br><br> Nokia, once the world’s largest phone maker, has unveiled a spherical camera designed for making 3D movies and games that can be watched and played with virtual reality headsets. The device, showcased at an event in Los Angeles, takes video and audio in 360 degrees with eight sensors and microphones, and is the first from Nokia’s digital media solutions business — one of its new focuses for future growth.
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Google Search now shows when places are the busiest </br><br> Google has brought in a new feature in Google Search which reveals the busiest times for businesses and public places. According to the Verge, the new feature is already visible in the card for businesses listed in Search. The hope is the data will guide users away from long lines and toward times when a given store is less busy. The users just have to type in the name and location of the place they want to go and Google will show them peak times at these places throughout the week. (Reuters)
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LinkedIn announces cut back on spam mails</br><br> LinkedIn has announced that it is cutting back on spam mails it sends to its users. According to The Next Web, the company in a blog post said that it plans to reduce emails and for every 10 emails they used to send, they have removed 4 of them. It will also start grouping lots of similar emails into a weekly digest. (Reuters)
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Sri Lanka ties with Google for Internet beamed from balloons</br><br> Sri Lanka teamed up with Google to bring high-speed Internet access to the island using balloons, aiming to become the first country in the region with complete coverage. Foreign minister Mangala Samaraweera said officials signed an agreement with Google in the capital Colombo to launch the helium-filled, high-tech balloons above the Indian Ocean island in coming months. Google announced Project Loon in 2013 aimed at delivering Internet connections to remote or rural areas worldwide using gear floating from thousands of the balloons. (Reuters)
Steve Jobs’ 10-minute rule which made him smarter, approved by a Cambridge neuroscientist
