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Exynos 7 Dual 7270 : Samsung Bets On Chip with Inbuilt LTE Connectivity

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Samsung is facing a very difficult situation with its Galaxy Note 7. But this South Korean company is also busy with something else. As we know, Samsung has its presence in several markets of which the chip division is one of the most successful and profitable for the company. In this division precisely it is announcing its latest development. It is aimed at wearables and IoT devices and it is the Exynos 7 Dual 7270 chip.

The new Exynos 7 Dual 7270 is an interesting bet by Samsung, as it is based on the famous 14 nm FinFET process. This technique is being used in their SoC for smartphones. Now Samsung goes a step further in addressing the wearables and IoT market with a total connectivity solution that integrates its first 4G LTE modem itself.

Exynos 7 Dual 7270 with LTE

This new SoC integrates two Cortex-A53 cores, which the company says will offer energy efficiency up to 20% compared to its predecessor, manufactured under 28 nm process. This new chip will have the same power but with greater autonomy, all in a size of only 100 square millimeters and a height reduction by 30%.

The Exynos 7 Dual 7270 integrates “seamless connectivity” to have WiFi, Bluetooth, support for FM Radio, and GPS (GNSS). But the most important part is the addition of a 4G LTE Category 4 modem. This allows devices to connect devices to mobile data network without a smartphone.

This will benefit manufacturers looking to develop wearables like smartwatches and personal quantifiers. Helping them be more independent and enough to run tasks such as geolocation and mobile connection in a single component power. This will hugely benefit the design of the devices and especially capabilities of the batteries.

With this new Exynos 7 Dual 7270 Samsung immerses itself into the race by having economic, small and full connectivity processors. This race is strongly contested by Qualcomm with its Snapdragon 2100 and 1100. Bringing the next generation of wearables seems very interesting. For example Apple was one of the companies placed a SoC with LTE without increasing energy consumption in its Apple Watch. This helped the Apple Watch Series 2 to be launched without the desired mobile connection.

Also Read: Nvidia Comes Up With New AI SoC Xavier

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HTC Vive Pre Is The Second Generation Of Virtual Reality

The HTC Vive Pre is the second generation of Virtual Reality. It makes it clear that virtual reality is not just glasses or a headset but goes far beyond. It is integrated sensors mapping rooms, controls (important part of the experience) and content stored on Steam system. But a key point of this system is that it is compatible with Linux, Windows and Mac OS X.

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Surprisingly, it is the second generation of virtual reality glasses made in collaboration with Valve. The HTC Vive Pre Lives , which improves on many aspects presented ten months ago.

HTC Vive Pre Preview: winning candidate in virtual reality

The consolidation of virtual reality

Unlike other systems like the Oculus or Samsung Gear VR,  there is total immersion here. The system recognises whether we are standing, sitting, walking, looking to one side or the other or interacting through our hands. The helmet is lightweight but extremely comfortable, plus the system has interchangeable pads and nose support for different sizes, something that makes it comfortable for everyone to use and does not hamper the experience.

Also Read: War of Virtual Reality Devices: The Ultimate Comparison of VR Headsets

One negative point is that we must always be connected to the PC via a cable. This can be dangerous if we are looking at scenarios that require a lot of movement. In my case, I was hooked on the cable in a couple of occasions. But HTC says they are thinking about a system to pass the cable above the head and does not interfere.

An important point is this second version is equipped with a front camera, which will serve to enter augmented reality experiences. But the primary function is to serve as a security camera, if we get closer to a wall or we are about to hit the command with an object in real life, the camera is activated preventively to warn us that we are near something.

Similarly, the idea is not to hinder the experience, and preventive mode of the camera shows light green tones details in our environment. With this you can keep playing without an abrupt halt. The camera in full mode can be activated directly from the control, this will allow us to engage in discussions and activities in real life without take off the glasses.

A truly amazing experience

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Many who have tried other virtual reality systems have mentioned that they can cause nausea. This is mainly due to the refresh rate, but the Pre Valve are optimal at 90 fps. Plus each screen has a resolution of 1200 x 1080 pixels. This makes the immersion total and we really forget that we are in a room.

But certainly, games, guided experiences and 360 degrees photos and videos are so such part of the system, and are worthwhile. The combination of music, sound effects and changing scenarios was something really impressive. It leaves us with a feeling something that is simply impossible to describe in words.

Also See: Google Daydream View VR is Googles’ Ambitious Step Into Virtual Reality

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Nokia Android D1C Specs and Features As Spotted On AnTuTu

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The brand that dominated the mobile phone market before the arrival of Android and iPhones diluted gradually. Choosing Windows Phone operating system for its smartphones, is a decision that clearly marked its re-course.

Its passage in the hands of Microsoft also served to sales of Lumias and Windows phones. Now it’s high time for Nokia to amend its past mistakes . At any time, although it seems that we will have to wait for the end of the year or early 2017 , Nokia will unveil its new bet in the smartphone world. It aims to do this with the Nokia Android D1C we now know a little more of from AnTuTu.

There has been a lot of news of Nokia going independent of Microsoft and opting for Android. This time it looks more real with a launching event nearing us. The first of these devices is the Nokia Android D1C. We do not know if it will be their final product name or only its technical name.

Nokia Android D1C – A fairly common configuration

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A week ago the Nokia D1C went through Geekbench , revealing that it carries a Qualcomm 8 – core 1.4 GHz processor with three gigabytes of RAM and Android 7.0 Nougat factory. And now that similar specifications are spotted in AnTuTu, we can confirm that it will house a Snapdragon 430 processor and that indeed, be accompanied by 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM.

Also read How To Install Android Apps On Google Chrome

The specs added by AnTuTu from what Geekbench has reported is that the internal memory would be 32 GB. It would have a screen resolution of 1920×1080 pixels (but the dimensions are not known yet). And that the cameras would be 13 and 8 megapixels . At first glance it seems a very common configuration in Chinese terminals (remember that manufacturing is carried out by Foxconn).

NO MATTER THE CONFIGURATION IS VERY SIMILAR TO OTHER PHONES, IF NOKIA MANAGES TO PULL-OFF A GOOD DESIGN, THE D1C SALES CAN BRING NOKIA BACK ITS LOST GLORY.

If Nokia stresses on design of the device and puts an attractive price, no one can rule out the possibility of a major sales success. Especially if they arrive in time for Christmas sales thins could get better a lot quicker for Nokia. Though its configuration is simlar to that of many other phones, the reliable housing for what Nokia is famous for could earn it all the minimum sales.

Also See: Google Pixel and Pixel XL: Get To Know The ‘Phone Made By Google’

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Raspberry Pi Guide: Best Resources To Learn Raspberry Pi Online

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Way back in 2012, the Raspberry Pi has caught the attention of everyone. Engineers, researchers and electronics enthusiasts fearlessly gave it a try owing to its low price. Ever since this mini PC has played a significant role in the ‘makers revolution’. But there is still one of the most confusing aspect for owners of this credit card sized computer. It is in identifying and capitalising on the best resources to learn raspberry pi online.

Also Read: The Success Story Behind 10 Million Raspberry Pi Sales

In this article we have addressed this specific issue our community is facing. Below we have provided some cool websites for you to select and understand Raspberry Pi in detail. But if you are relatively new to this word ‘Raspberry Pi’, you can check out our previous article titled ‘Raspberry Pi FAQ: Everything You Need To Get Started‘ article. It is dedicated to answering some basic details about this device beginners and experts have about using this device.

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To get started with the question for this post i.e. the best resources to learn Raspberry Pi Online, continue reading and make sure you bookmark these websites.

Best Resources To Learn Raspberry Pi Online:

Official Website:

There’s no better place to start than the official website of Raspberry Pi. Chances are you must have already been through this website while purchasing your Raspberry Pi. If at all you missed it then you must definitely check out this website. It houses a lot of news around this mini computer which can truly inspire you to go big. There are also guides to help you begin your first experiments.

YouTube Channels

RaspberryPi4Beginners and TheRaspberryGuy are two go to Youtube channels for beginners. These both channels feature videos showing you how to get your Raspberry Pi up and running explaining some important terminology and techniques along the way. Even if you haven’t done a lot of programming before, these channels will help you learn a bit of it now.

Raspberry Pi Course

Talking of courses to learn Raspberry Pi online, none can match the standards of the Raspberry Pi course offered by the University of Cambridge. This course is complete and free and a perfect fit for those who have electronics and programming skills and looking to up their game. Once you are done with this course, you will gain insights into running operating systems on Raspberry Pi models. Hopefully you will also develop one to suit your needs.

Projects and Build Tutorials

You can select the best resource that suits you from the above four and learn quite a lot. All these resources will help you understand the whats and hows required. But this next online resource follows a completely different path. Are you are interested to dare going past the initial settings and testing the benchmarks of the Raspberry Pi models? Then your project ideas will make match at Lifehacker; the right resource for you. It is packed with a lot of projects for ones like you. Once you are clear with the basics you will enjoy the most being here.

Also Read: Raspberry Pi 3 Specifications: Everything You Need To Know

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ODROID C2 Looks Like The Best Alternative To Raspberry Pi 3

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Raspberry Pi 3 is a credit -card sized powerful and low cost mini computer. If you have not gone through its specifications yet, check out our previous post on Raspberry Pi 3 Specifications and Features. Assuming you know of it, I surely believe you are interested in Raspberry Pi 3, isn’t? Wait, ODROID C2, is an alternative to Raspberry Pi 3 that is released in March 2016 and offers more power and in the same price range. There is a long debate about ODROID C2 putting Raspberry Pi 3 on the ropes. Let us see.

ODROID C2 vs raspberry pi 3

By March 2016 the project Raspberry Pi Foundation has completed 4 years. In this short time it has managed to put into the market more than 8 million Raspberry Pi (and 10 Million Raspberry Pi sales completed by September 2016). It is true that this minicomputer is the most popular and has a huge community behind. But this doesn;t mean they are the only ones present. This article brings to light ODROID C2 which one such minicomputer which could dethrone Raspberry Pi 3 in the near future.

ODROID C2 is the product of a company called Hardkernel. This is the company behind many electronic components from boards to camera modules or adapters. It’s C2 board is a worthy rival for the Raspberry Pi 3 and has even surpassed it in some sections.

Features of ODROID C2

At the heart of ODROID C2 is a Amlogic S905 SoC with a quad – core ARM Cortex A53 CPU. Though the BCM2837 of Raspberry Pi 3 has the same quad core processor, its clock speed of 1.2GHz is lower compared to the 2GHz clock speed in ODROID C2.

Even in the section of memory, the Hardkernels’ ODROID C2 scores better with 2GB of DDR3 RAM. While in Raspberry Pi 3 there is only 1GB DDR2 RAM which disappointed many enthusiasts at its launch itself. This is because users have started to exploit the minicomputer more and the 1GB DDR2 RAM is no longer sufficient.

odroid c2 vs raspberry pi 3

Another point where the ODROID C2 leads the Raspberry Pi 3 is the Gigabit Ethernet port. However, the lack of integrated Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity is a negative for the ODROID C2. Hence you will have to keep using those USB Adaptors to get your board up and connect to the network.

Price and additional features

There are other like the HDMI port that supports 4K signal, built-in analog to digital convertor. ODROID C2 can run the Ubutu 16.04 or the Android Lollipop operating system. Despite all these additional features and many other boards posing as Pi killers, the fact that the ODROID C2 offers all this at a price of only $ 15 more is quite interesting. While the Raspberry Pi 3 costs $ 35, the C2 costs $ 50.

So which board will you prefer to buy? Raspberry Pi 3? or ODROID C2? Before you make up your mind, here’s one last important point. The Raspberry Pi Foundation has a vast online community with many developers working on it world-wide. We have previously collected several Raspberry Pi FAQs to help you get started right away.

In case you are a beginner you might want to consider the fact that the Hardkernal’s prototyping community is yet to build. Though the company looks ambitious to increase it with several other boards in the line-up the support you get right away is questionable. But if you are experienced using the Raspberry Pi 3 then there’s no reason why you shouldn’t get a ODROID C2 at the earliest and help build the community.

Image Credits: Hardkernal

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Raspberry Pi 3 Specs & Features: Everything You Need To Know

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The official new Raspberry Pi 3 is more powerful than ever. It maintains the same form factor and prices $ 35. This device improves in several aspects than its predecessors. Showing us some of the new improvements in performance and especially in the connectivity section.

10 million Raspberry pi model: Raspberry Pi FAQ, Raspberry Pi 3

To date , there have been more than 10 Million Raspberry Pi Sales completed in all its versions. The highlight here is that of these 10 Million Raspberry Pi’s more than 3 million units are Raspberry Pi 2. It’s successor, Raspberry Pi 3 with additional features to further capitalise on this makers revolution.

Also Read: Everything You Need To Know About Raspberry Pi

Features and innovations of the Raspberry Pi 3

Celebrating the fourth anniversary in February 2016, the Raspberry Pi 3 is announced to be more powerful and promising than ever. But the best part is the price is still affordable at $ 35 (we’ll see how it has changed).

Raspberry Pi 3 Review

Among the most important features of the Raspberry Pi 3 is the new processor. It is an ARM Cortex A53 processor with 1.2GHz quad core 64 – bit. According to their data, it has a yield 10 times higher than the original Raspberry Pi. And also 50% more than the Raspberry Pi 2, the previous model. The increase in these numbers means a lot and you can experience the performance upgrade only while working on it.

Raspberry Pi 3 finally comes with integrated Bluetooth 4.1 and WiFi

The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B fulfils the dream of many users who have been longing for this feature for years. That is for a direct integration of Wifi and Bluetooth connectiviy directly into the motherboard. Until now we had to use a USB wireless adapter or directly, use cable to Ethernet port.

Also Read: 7 Questions Stopping You From Getting Started With Raspberry Pi

Well it’s all over, the Raspberry Pi 3 has Bluetooth 4.1 (low energy consumption) and integrated 802.11n WiFi, without any additional accessories.

Despite these changes, they have managed to maintain the same size and shape as we have seen in previous generations of Raspberry Pi. The only change is in the position of some LEDs to make room for the antenna.

Price and Availability: Raspberry Pi 3

All the other features and ports are maintained similar to the Raspberry Pi 2. These include a microSD slot, USB, Ethernet, etc. The Raspberry Pi Foundation has also made it clear that they will not abandon production of previous models.

As we said at the beginning, the Raspberry Pi 3 has a price of $ 35, exactly the same as the Pi 2 and can be purchased right now for INR 2899.

Also Read: Odroid c2 looks like the best alternative to Raspberry Pi 3

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Google Wi-Fi: Google Wants To Enter Our Homes With Their Attachable Routers

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Google is the new wireless router company into the market. In this article we highlight the motto behind this release and the strengths of this Google WiFI compared to the broad competence found in this product range?

Google’s intention is to ensure us with uninterrupted wireless connection at any point in our house. This is already being done using access points or a PLC, though. The difference is that Google intends to extend the Wi-Fi through the use of a number of easy plug-in modules.

These are similar to our routers but have a very stylish design. Far away from the black tones of the failed Google Nexus Q Google Wifi presents a beautiful, minimalist finish with a striking cylindrical shape.

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Google WiFi is to be installed at several points in our home(we can get a pack of three for 299 dollars). Each of these can help achieve an excellent coverage even in large house with area of 140 m2). Google WiFi for its operation uses a system called mesh-WiFi signal that delivers precisely to the points that need it most.

Each Google WiFi has inside it a quad-core CPU, a WiFi dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) and two Ethernet. The set of three of these devices would help you with good wireless connection for upto 418 square meters.

Also Read: Google Daydream View is Googles’ Ambitious Step into Virtual Reality Headsets

Basic specifications of Google Wifi:

  • Wi-Fi AC1200 2×2 Wave 2
  • Quad-core CPU (each up to 710 MHz)
  • Wi-Fi mesh technology
  • Wi-Fi simultaneous dual-band (2.4GHz / 5GHz) compatible with IEEE 802.11a / b / g / n / ac
  • 2 Ethernet router ports. The ports can be configured as WAN or LAN
  • WPA2-PSK
  • Power adapter 15 W, consumes approximately 9 W

An app to control all

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To manage Google Wifi, you will have to use their own application. With this application you can configure the router, share your password easily, control which devices are connected and give priority to a device over another. This is something particularly useful if for example we have a connected computer and want the network has more power in it at any given time against such a console.

Moreover, unlike other current solutions, Google WiFi modules are connected almost automatically. The protocols that unites these have high security to prevent intruders onto our home WiFi network. Not that with current solutions interconnect devices is complicated, but Google says its proposal is much simpler.

Price and Availability

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Google Wifi will take orders in the United States from November this year at a price of $ 129. The three routers pack costs $ 299.

Also Read: Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL – Phones By Google

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Google Pixel and Pixel XL: Getting To Know The ‘Phone By Google’

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Google has at last presented its two new smartphones. With these two new smartphones Google aims to compete with Apple and its iPhone 7 on the market. In this article you get to know about the ‘made by google’ smartphones. These are the features, price and release date of the new Google Pixel and the Google Pixel XL.

Google Pixel: The compact option

The Google Pixel is the most compact smartphone of the two launched by the company. Its screen has dimensions of 5 inches and a full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. This seems more than enough for a phone with a screen this size. No Quad HD in this model, but the resolution will be more than sufficient for a phone with such a small screen. Of course, being a smaller smartphone, with a smaller screen, the power consumption is lower, and the battery is only 2,770 mAh. The dimensions of this release are 143.8 x 69.5 in x 8.6 mm, with a weight of 143 grams.

Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL Sizes: Phone By Google

Google Pixel XL, the big flagship

Although not very different, the Google Pixel XL comes betting on a higher size with a 5.5 – inch screen. It features a Quad HD screen with 2,560 x 1,440 pixels resolution. Also, its battery has superior capacity of 3,450 mAh to provide autonomy for the smartphone to power the larger screen. As the dimensions of the smartphone are concerned, we have a size of 154.7 x 75.7 x 8.6 mm. The weight of this version is 168 grams.

High level performance

The two smartphones have the same technical characteristics. Since we can not expect otherwise, the new Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL can boast of having higher performance by including the most current Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor with four cores, and capable of a frequency of 2.15 GHz clock. Meanwhile, its RAM is 4GB, and the smartphone is available in two versions, with 32GB memory and 128GB, and can’t be extended using microSD. In any case, more memory is not necessary because we have unlimited cloud space.

Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL Specs: Phone By Google

Unlimited Space

The most deals in our smartphone are the photos and videos. And with cameras every time we find more quality videos and photos that increasingly take up more space. What is the solution? SD Cards? They could be. However, it is not the case with the Google Pixel, because they do not have the ability to expand the memory via a microSD card. So? Google offers us unlimited space in the cloud to sync photos and videos automatically, and most importantly, in their original quality, which will certainly be very positive for all users.

The best mobile camera

Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL Camera: Phone By Google

Each time a new mobile is launched, it is said to have the best camera on the market. However, in this case, yes, we are talking about something real. The Google Pixel has the best camera of all mobile market. DxOMark, who have analyzed the smartphone, gave a score of 89 surpassing the iPhone 7. Three main points have contributed to this 12.3 – megapixel camera that is included in the smartphone. Good optimization between camera and processor to manage the photos in the best way possible, and to capture photos burst and HDR +. Besides all that, the mobile is capable of recording video in 4K, and has a image stabilization not found in other phones (all this has been achieved without a dual camera).

Sleek and Elegant Design

Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL Camera: Phone By Google

With a thickness of 8.6 mm, the Google Pixel is a fine smartphone in its two versions. Obviously, one of them is bigger than the other, being one of superior size. However, Google Pixel can boast a sober and elegant design. Actually we only see the Google logo on the back, and nothing else. The smartphone is made up of aluminium casing. And without forgetting has a very characteristic appearance, with a plastic section found around the camera.

These smartphone comes in three versions, one is silver, another is a version of black color, and other special limited version of dark blue color.

Availability and Pricing

Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL Models: Phone By Google

Regarding the release date and availability of Google Pixel, I must say that these phones are not particularly cheap. They will be available to book from today in English-speaking countries like the US, UK, Australia and Canada and will come to India on October 13. In any case, its price of $ 650, but probably the biggest version will be more expensive, as well as versions with an internal memory of more capacity.

Anyways, the arrival of the Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL are announced with the Google Assistant, which promises to be far better than existing assistants with leap in Machine Learning and AI capabilities.