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7 January 2019
TECHNOLOGY
Mobiistar X1 Notch The Vietnamese smartphone manufacturer Mobiistar will also be kickstarting the new year by launching its first ever notch display smartphone called X1 Notch. The handset is expected to come with a glossy design, rearmounted fingerprint scanner, 13megapixel AI-powered camera at both the front and rear. Sadly, no other details of the phone are available at the moment except that it will be priced under Rs 10,000 in the country. Further, the leak suggested that the X1 Notch will be offered in Gradient Shine, Midnight Black, and Sapphire Blue hues.
XOLO Era 4X
8 January 2019
Xolo has been lying dormant for almost a year now in India, but recently a new smartphone from the brand has been listed on the Amazon India website. The new smartphone called the Era 4X comes as a successor to the Era 3X (first impressions) and is the latest addition to the selfie-centric series from the brand. The smartphone ships with a 5.4-inch 18:9 display with Gorilla Glass protection. On the imaging front, the Y9 (2019) offers an 8megapixel shooter and a 5-megapixel secondary camera on the front. Other features include Android 8.1 Oreo, 3,000mAh battery with AI technology and face unlock.
MSI launches G-series gaming laptops with GeForce RTX, P-series laptops for creators MSI has launched its updated G-series and P-series of laptops in India The G-series laptos get NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics The P-series laptops stand for 'Prestige' The new models are currently available in India
TECHNOLOGY
W
e reviewed a newly launched Reverb C2 by Syska – a Bluetooth earphone, something everyone craves for. So let’s check out how this earphone lives up to its promises in our following review.
11 January 2019
TECHNOLOGY
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Design & Build Quality : Out of the box, I enjoyed how solidly built these earphones are. It’s an in-ear design. But soft ear tips on the top felt very comfortable overall. The design of Reverb C2 makes wearing the it look very cool and also comes with an Antiwinding cable. The neckband of Syska Reverb C2 is designed quite well with a resulting outstanding comfort. Thanks to their rubberized but smooth pleasant to the skin finish. The earphones itself are solidly built with a bullet-like design, with the Syska branding on both the earbuds, and the USB charging slot for battery cover on the right one. Despite the battery on the right, the weight on both sides is well balanced, and it will feel a little heavy overall if you are not used to with the Bluetooth earphones. The multi function button are placed on right side, The top two buttons are volume rockers and to adjust track speed and the third button is for Play/Pause/Power/Pair. These buttons gives a nice feedback to clicks, and should last very long. In addition to this , their housing’s inherited shape and their angled nozzles give them a highly comfortable fit that makes them wearable for hour without a single discomfort or pain issue.
13 January 2019
TECHNOLOGY
Inside the box : The Syska Reverb C2 earphones unboxing results in 3 pairs of ear gel, micro USB cable, User manual/Warranty card and obviously earphone! Sound Quality : All that matter for a earphone is delivering consistent quality of music with a balance of music and vocals. And the Syska Reverb C2 delivers just about that. The mids are not very high, and they contrast very well with the heavy bass of these earphones. If you listen to streaming services, the vocals might get dominated by bass and overall music, but pure song quality of high bit rates provided the equal level of preference on both. I was very impressed with the intimate level of music these earphones can deliver, with a feeling that it’s being produced just around you and for you. The microphone provided very good quality while on call, and in-ear noise separation makes it very pleasant to use these for calling.
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here will not be the single trending technology in 2019 but bunch of technologies will make their presence feel in 2019. There may be many other new technologies which can emerge in the year 2019. Here I am listing out some of the technologies which we think will be in trend.
The only name comes to the mind when you listen autonomous driving is Tesla and if you don’t know about the Tesla then you are living in some deserted place. Tesla made the electric car more stylish and more performance driven than the traditional gasoline cars. Electric cars are now more advanced than traditional gasoline cars in every feature.
19 January 2019
With the advent of the AI and ML, the apps got a new makeover in terms of intelligence. Now apps can take the input from the user and make changes in the app by learning from the user and improve the user experience accordingly. Apps technology is developed to the extent that the data collection and analysis is done on the real-time bases and product offering is also done real time based on the data analyzed. The chat Bots are the example of the intelligent apps as the user can interact with the app and feel like he/she is interacting with the human.
20 January 2019
I have a vision! Sounds similar, right? Believe us, we can guess the technologies which would be trending after some years. Heard of Virtual Reality? Yeah, deďŹ nitely. You would have seen a Samsung TV commercial describing Gear VR being offered at a very low cost when you buy a Galaxy S7 Edge. But, no! we’re not talking about VR headsets. we are talking about Virtual Reality. According to Wikipedia, VR is "...a realistic and immersive simulation of a three-dimensional environment, created using interactive software and hardware, and experienced or controlled by movement of the body" or as an "immersive, interactive experience generated by a computer". Hope you got a vision too. :P
21 January 2019
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Coming back to the question, Big companies are already investing in Virtual Reality. The competition started when Samsung promoted its Gear VR, and Google promoted its “Daydream� in its 2016 keynote earlier this year. So, in 2019, everyone would be something like..
22 January 2019
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Great, isn't it? Another vision I’m having is self driving cars mainly on green energy. According to sources, the current rate of usage of fossil fuels will result in total depletion of fossil fuels before 2050.
23 January 2019
24 January 2019
HACKS
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he technology inside our little smartphone cameras is so advanced these days that it's made point-and-shoot cameras all but obsolete. Modern smartphone cameras function well all on their own, but if you like to tinker with your shots or use a few apps together to create digital art, you need a good stable of photography apps in your mobile darkroom. Up until recently, the best choices were limited to the offerings in Apple's app store, in part because Android hardware was not as well developed. All that's changed, however, and now, Androids have both hardware and an enormous selection of apps that, in many cases, outscore their iPhone counterparts. Here are ďŹ ve apps originally developed for the iPhone that now work their magic for Android photography as well.
26 January 2019
Snapseed is a Google app but was an iOS app before that. Since its release, it's been a favorite app of mobile photogs. The first app for Android to support RAW photo editing, Snapseed offers exceptional basic editing capabilities and a "tune image" function. Its use of sliders and one-touch enhancement tools makes this app one of the easiest to use. There are no in-app purchases or "premium" upgrades, making it a hassle-free, fully capable bargain.
This app bills itself as "the missing link in high-end smartphone photography." If you need an app that can remove the distortion that a smartphone camera lenses introduces in an image — a problem that's most evident in architectural and symmetrical images — then SKRWT is for you. A simple swipe corrects vertical and horizontal distortion with the least possible cropping. 27 January 2019
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Afterlight for Android Speaking of filters, Afterlight offers what might be the biggest selection of filters in our choices here — nearly 60 in total. Additionally, the AfterLight community offers still more. Multiple textures per filter give you
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n an ongoing announcing, Facebook was observed to be as yet following applications that Android clients use, regardless of whether they don’t have a Facebook account. This incorporates and influences more than 61 percent of applications and more likely than not is illicit as per the new laws set by GDPR. The following information is being recovered notwithstanding when an individual is logged out of his Facebook account. The data gets sent over the minute the client opens the application without giving him the scarcest conceivable opportunity to change the protection settings. The examination was led by Privacy International who announced that Facebook has been following more than 60 percent of applications and
30 January 2019
caught subtleties like when the application was opened and shut, to what extent it was utilized and who utilized it in any case. Attributable to Google Advertising ID (AAID) which hovers vigorously upon information, Facebook can undoubtedly profile such clients, regardless of whether they don’t have a record. Thus, for example, if there’s somebody who has been utilizing the Indeed application, it’s in all probability they are work chasing. Then again, on the off chance that somebody is frequently utilizing an application like Qibla Connect, it is accepted that the person is Muslim. Other such applications which have been accounted for being followed by Facebook incorporate
Are you watching us ? Spotify, Kayak, Shazam, Yelp and some more. The information consequently gathered is being utilized by Facebook to profile publicizing efforts. Accordingly, the issue doesn’t happen with the applications however needs to complete a great deal with Facebook’s Android SDK which is being utilized by the designers to make an application work. It was possibly a year ago in June when Facebook has asserted that they have refreshed their SDK which would work to sent information just with the client’s assent. In spite of the fact that, the declaration came a lot later the GDPR law became effective and was confined to a couple of forms of the SDK. In actuality, a substantial number of appli
cations are as yet utilizing the more seasoned rendition of the SDK which doesn’t offer the protection include. The refresh doesn’t work to impair the introduction message of the SDK that is being referred to right now which implies that it can even now send over client information. In spite of the fact that Privacy International was not ready to decide the period for which Facebook has been doing as such, attributable to the nontransparent approaches of the Cupertino mammoth, that doesn’t offer any less possibility for Facebook to think of a clarification.
31 January 2019
COVER STORY
B
eing a female Dj, how it look like?
Paroma : I feel quite proud that I have broken a lot of stereotypes, which were associated with DJing as a profession for girls initially. It was not easy in the start – with safety, career and income concerns arising from all sides. Also the fact that DJing was always considered a male dominated industry. However, I am proud to be a part of an era currently, where young talent is encouraged, irrespective of being a guy or a girl, and today women are as competent as men while performing gigs behind the console. I know of many women DJs who are doing so good, and can give the men a run for their money.
32 January 2019
Djing was never a part of the career pathway plan, it just happened.
33 January 2019
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How did Djing happen to you? Tell us about your journey Paroma : DJing was never a part of the career pathway plan, it just happened. I was an airhostess, doing well in my field, flying places, interacting with a lot of people on a regular basis. But still there was something missing, and I felt I am meant for something more, and I am not using my potential to my fullest. I realized I have a very good knack and taste for music, as this was something I was very passionate about. I also had a lot of friends who were DJs already. So I decided to mix my passion and profession and explore the pathway of DJing. I underwent a course for the same, and learnt the science and art of DJing by the best in the industry himself – Bob Omulo. I started getting small projects then, one by one, I just climbed the ladder of success, and here I am standing today, performing gigs at both local and international platforms. How would you like to describe your style of music? Paroma : I am a desi girl at heart, but I love the Bollywood tadkas mixed with EDM, and commercial music.. Pretty much any music that is catchy to my ears.
Do you think technology has been a great boon towards making DJ-ing a more popular profession? Paroma : Yes definitely. The sound, effects, surround system, consoles, headsets, mixing, and also softwares today which are used to mix music are drawing a large amount of interest. There are sound engineers today who want to become a DJ. I feel it is important to know a bit of the technical knowledge that goes behind DJing, you cannot just become a DJ overnight without knowing these. Also, like how designers need to have an aesthetic sense, a DJ needs to have a basic music sense as well, you cannot afford to go terribly wrong with a song that is a strain to your audience’s ears and can spoil your reputation as a DJ. Some softwares are used too today, to mix music. I don’t consider the software dependence of many DJs to mix their music as a right approach. I am happy there are so many youngsters today who are enrolling into special training sessions and learning the art of DJing, with an aim to excel in the field. That is the right approach towards this.
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35 January 2019
35 January 2019
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Your highest highs and lowest lows. Things you learnt from both. Paroma : My highest highs – Winning the WOW Asia Awards 2018 last year in the best Female DJ category for Corporate and Lifestyle Events. This is indeed such an honor for me. I was the official DJ for IPL 2014, and this was the turning point in my career that time. I bagged a lot of offers from then on from the exposure I got. One of my other highs was being a part of the jury of the television show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs 2017. My Lowest Lows – Losing my father, my grand mom, and my dearest pet Sasha. That’s the only time you will find me at my weakest when I lose my loved one. Playing music for audience of which place has been the best experience for you and why? Paroma : This would definitely be my USA Tour Gig – The crowd went crazy and were intoxicated to my Bollywood tunes. Their energy, enthusiasm, and break-free attitude left me spellbound, and has indeed given me memories and wanting to go back and play my tunes again for them.
36 January 2019
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Djing or producing songs? Paroma : DJing is the present, producing songs and my own music as a composer is my direction. Your dream gig. Paroma : My dream gig would be Tomorrowland ;) Your thoughts on Social media, music promotion and digital streaming. Paroma : Social Media is your mirror today. People see you, judge you, but don’t let it affect you. Use it well and to your advantage to spread your radiance and success. Music Promotion is a strategy game, and if planned well, it hugely determines the success or failure of the promotion of the album or song. Digital Streaming is a necessity today, and has made it so convenient to reach out to a large number of masses. Thanks to technology, for this. Your musical inspiration. Paroma : AVB is my inspiration, I want to make music like him someday.
37 January 2019
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Advice for aspiring Djs. Paroma : Do what your heart says, and don’t limit yourself. Possibilities are endless. Explore the unexplored, and face challenges bravely. One song on loop Paroma : Sakhiyaan By Maninder Buttar Your most useful gadget that’s not a smart phone or laptop? Paroma : My headphones. Favorite apps Paroma : Instagram, Tiktok. Message for our readers? Paroma : Start this year with a never say die attitude, and know the truth, that the only key to success is finding and doing what you love to do.
38 January 2019
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39 January 2019
LIFESTYLE
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t may sound very unromantic and out of the theme to talk about valentines day for single, but there are plenty of ideas for how you can celebrate your v-day, which may work as a special day for singles. So go ahead and fear not, You can be happy as a single on Valentine’s Day. Resist the pressure to couple up if it doesn’t happen to be the time for you, and celebrate the moment. Just because you currently aren’t cuffed up doesn’t mean you need to sit V-Day out. In fact, it may even be more fun if you’re unattached.
1. Love your singleness: Think about all the marvelous benefits of being single, from keeping your living space as clean or as messy as you’d like to not fighting over small things. There will be no compromises and you will be having extra free time for your hobbies. 2. Your wallet won’t suffer for love: If your are dating it is very much obvious that you will have to plan things for your bae and that may cost too much, you are free from all those expenses, like gifts, dinner. You can save that money and gift yourself something that you have need of. 3. Spend your day exploring more: Pack your single gang a 40 January 2019
nd plan to explore something new and different. You can go on a road trip to totally new place. 4. Spend your day with god: If you are religious spending your day with almighty is also good , you can worship and spend your day at temple . 5. Remember your first love, your family: The very first and the most eligible love this day can be spent with , plan the day with your family prepare delicious food or you can go out for meal. Speak your heart out in front of your family. 6. Pamper yourself in a parlor : As everyone will be busy with their loved ones , book an appointment for yourself in a parlor and spent a relaxing day pampering yourself.
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- Palak Agarwal
41 January 2019