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Ecobee Smart Thermostat Launched

Gadgets

September 20, 2014

Stuart Lombard, co-founder of Ecobee, a Canadian company that built the world first Wi-Fi thermostat has once again launched ecobee 3, a smart thermostat in response to its rival NEST. So 3 denotes the a collaboration of 2 years with Lunar Design. This company is a boutique design group which is headquartered in San Francisco. They have designed a lot of gadgets including Apple’s first notebook computer to ice cream scoops.

Ecobee Smart Thoermostat

Ecobee 3 is the ultimate Wi-Fi thermostat solution for a house which not only regulates temperature of the house but performs twin task of forecasting weather as well. It is smartest thermostat which is not only attractive but responsive. The company believes that Every time you pass by it in your house your eyes are bound to get glued to its minimalist designed intuitive yet interactive interface and deft curved edges.

The device has a capacitive display which pops out colors from a jet black background display unlike the NEST colorful display. The dial is square shaped which shows the current temperature when moved up and down. The same screen eventually fades out to show weather forecast and other bunch of options like programming schedule which can be maneuvered manually.

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The 3 also supports connection with other devices such as laptops or ipads. Once connected the functions can be performed from the browser window which will provide even better functionality and improved experience preventing to dig inside menus with no major changes in the interface. The ecobee 3 apart from its classy design also outclasses its predecessor smart thermostats in terms of functionality.

It comes with tiny companion sensors which can be installed in every room of the house and integrates them into one intelligent smart system. Regardless of where you are in the house, the 3 automatically tracks the motion and detects your present position via its sensors and automatically regulates the temperature of that particular room.

It’s intelligent monitoring technology automatically fine tunes the temperature while you are asleep which can be altered according to the preferences. It also constantly monitors the outside weather conditions and provides you periodical forecasts and house energy profile.

The ecobee 3 is not just an ordinary thermostat, it is robust, reliable, intuitive, and intelligent as well as energy efficient and saves up to 23% energy annually. The device can be easily installed by following the guidelines in the reading manual.

The device can be easily accessed from anywhere in the house from smartphones or laptops which makes it the best house monitoring device. This device .this device is the ultimate solution for all those people who don’t want to put hands on the remote every now and then and costs only $249. The device is available for pre-order and can be subscribed here. Do not forget to hit a like button and post your opinions about the device in the comments section below:

This article is written by : Ayush Somani

Oxford India Lecture focuses on Smart Health

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September 20, 2014

Oxford India Lecture focuses on Smart Health

Everything depends upon how you use it and so is technology. The first Oxford India lecture given by Professor Norton in New Delhi stresses on the usage of technology in healthcare. Technology as in Professor Norton, who delivered the Oxford India Lecture, is more focused in using the advancements of smart phones and other smart devices as they can definitely improve and involve patients in shaping a better access to healthcare.

Oxford India Lecture on Smart Health

Professor Norton said in the first Oxford India lecture he delivered on Monday, September 2014 that a major shift in care provided to patients must undergo a major shift in order to solve the challenges faced by the healthcare systems around the world.

Professor Robyn Norton is the Principal Director of the George Institute of Global Health and James Martin fellow professor of Oxford University, were the two major people who delivered their lectures on the occasion. Considering the fact that it’s the second such event that Oxford University that conducted outside UK- next to the event that took place last year in Shanghai organized by Oxford China Lecture , strong ties that Oxford University has with India through many Indian institutions.

The Vice Chancellor of Oxford University, Professor Andrew Hamilton introduced Professor Norton’s lecture on the topic, ‘Mobilising healthcare: harnessing science, technology and entrepreneurship’, to an invited audience. Professor Hamilton introduced the topic saying that one major challenge that they’d face is how to deliver healthcare affordably to global population of common diseases like cancer, diabetes, and dementia. He believes that such challenges could be overcome by the significant partnership research by India and Oxford University researchers. Thus, he is delighted to organized first Oxford India lecture in New Delhi.

Everything depends upon how you use it and so is technology. The first Oxford India lecture given by Professor Norton in New Delhi stresses — Professor Hamilton

Professor Norton believes that based on best medical evidences, healthcare needs to harness science, technology and entrepreneurship. People can access decent healthcare only if the benefits of researches and the advancements made in technology are combined with business. She also believes that a majority of people ( 5 out of 7 billion) don’t have access to safe, affordable and effective healthcare.

If transformative changes are applied along with moving the reliance on expensive hospital care to primary and preventive healthcare, where patients and mobile technologies will be actively engaged in healthcare, then all will be able to receive safe, affordable and effective healthcare. She believes that both India and UK are subjected similar problems that can be easily solved by the usage of mobile technology. While UK suffers due to growing healthcare demand with a corresponding pressure on NHS’s finances, India faces a challenge in providing universal health access.

Professor Norton believes that even if everyone in a village fails to have a mobile device, at least one might have. She encourages the usage of mobile phones in helping patients diagnose serious and common diseases like diabetes and so on. Professor Norton points out the example of “Smart Health” programmed conducted by the George Global Health Institute, supported by the team Institute of Biomedical Engineering at Oxford University., where health workers are trained to use Smartphone programmed with custom deigned software.

The project is just put into action for a trial period, as the health workers can identify the disease the patients undergoes through the symptoms and decide the method of treatment. The patients are guaranteed in receiving best treatment equivalent to highly trained doctors in more well-equipped clinics, as the system also allows the doctors to monitors the decisions made by the health workers. Professor Norton trusts that in a populous country as India, such projects would far well, as they efficiently cover the major challenge faced- universal health access to rural areas.

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In a field as sensitive and significant as healthcare, usage of new technologies and implementations must truly be acknowledged and appreciated. As Professor Norton pointed out “Smart Health” does provide a better solution to the major challenge faced by India. Thus, as a socially-driven citizen, we must encourage such innovative projects as “Smart Health”.
So, what are your opinions after reading this article? Please do share with us, by commenting in the comment box, below.

This article was written by : Anuradha Sivaraman

Zebronics Bliss Portable Tower Speaker Launched for Rs.1,549

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September 19, 2014

Infotronix ,India’s leading supplier of Consumer based electronic systems from motherboards to headphones under the name Zebronics has recently launched “bliss portable tower speakers” expanding its family of its speakers lineup. It is their latest this segment and the first “portable” speaker in its family.

Zebronics Bliss Portable Tower Speaker

The speakers are fairly big in size yet portable and offer a clear, crisp and booming sound which forces you to twirl your legs via its 4 inch and 3 inch drivers with an amazing sound to noise ratio >=85db which provides audio of good quality and consumes a low power output of only 10 watts. It runs on a 2000 maH battery which provides a playback time of 4 hrs before being required to charge again.

The plus point of these speakers are that they are chargeable. All you need is an usb cable. Just plug the sub cable and charge it anywhere and its ready to kick off again .Even it runs out of battery, it makes sure that the party does not stop at any moment which makes these speakers a perfect device for those who love doing partying and I mean partying hard anywhere, anytime!

These speakers also take into account the radio listeners and don’t let them down as they also act a FM speakers. They possess an in built FM radio which operates in the range of 87.5-108 MHz which provides an amazing experience to listeners. Also add to it the standard SD card slot available to which the user can plug their SD cards and listen to their playlists.
The speakers apart from providing multi-functional options also are solidly built and provide a snazzy feel .It consists of a led display which constantly flashes the tracks of title and other info’s which adds another dimension to music experience. Add to that the silver wooden grill enclosing the speakers all into one single box.

The dimensions of the box are 172x138x362mm which makes it perfect device to carry out on a picnic or a party. Also, it consists of audio jack to which laptops and iPad can be connected and plays mp3 or WMA audio files on the go.
The package includes speakers, an usb cable and user manual and has been attractively priced at a modest 1549 rs.The company also gives 1 year warranty on the product. This is a great device for all those who truly want an amazing music experience with price in check .it meets the demand and performs beyond expectations keeping its price point in view. Please click like button if you like this post and post you valuable comments in the comment section below:

This article is written by : Ayush Somani

Epson Expression Photo XP-860 Printer launched

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September 19, 2014

Epson is a global leading innovative leader with a lineup range from inkjet printers to industrial robots. It caters a large market as diverse as office, home, commerce and industries .Epson America Inc., is based in Long Beach California which is Epson’s regional headquarters for U.S., Canada and Latin America. Epson America Inc., has announced its next generation Epson® Expression® Photo XP-860 Small-in-One™ printer, that delivers power-pack performance in ultra-slim design.

Epson Expression Photo XP-860 Printer

Its target audience is families and photo enthusiasts who can get stunning, professional quality photos. The printer also provides smooth gradations & skin tones in the photos. The user can get up to 8″ x 10″ borderless with six-color Claria® Photo HD Inks. One of its main features is Epson Connect™ that allows the user to access, print, scan photos, emails and webpage from tablets, Smartphone, laptops and personal computers, literally from anywhere in the world.

A versatile printing solution is the Expression XP-860p that includes wifi support, build-in Ethernet, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ n2 and Wi-Fi Direct™ for network free printing, while built-in memory card slots and USB help in PC-free printing. The Expression XP-860 can tackle a wild range of creative and DIY projects, all thanks to the dedicated photo tray, rear paper feed for specialty media and direct CD/DVD printing. The users can scan, edit, and can share photos on facebook with ease.

Carrie Brown, Group Product Manager of Consumer Ink Jets, Epson America, Inc.., is believed to have been quoted saying that Expression Photo XP-840, is the one of the products that can print, share, scan and edit professional quality-borderless photos from anywhere in the world with a touch of button into one of the smallest footprints of the world. He also believes that creative users can definitely enjoy ultimate printing performance and exploring their creativity, while enjoy maximum space.

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Auto Document Feeder for automatic two-sided color printing, copying, scanning, and faxing, as well as a 4.3-inch LCD touch screen with spontaneous gesture navigation for easy setup and operation are the various productive features that Expression Photo XP-860 provide its users. Especially, when printing remotely, the auto-extend output paper tray comes hand as it helps users to print and rest assured that projects and papers will be neatly organized instead of the letting the papers be sprawled all over the floor.

The benefits of the Expression Photo XP-860 Small-in-One Features are:

Epson Connect (a suite that offers free mobile printing solutions including Email Print)
Epson Creative Print
Epson iPrint™
Epson Remote Print
Epson Scan to Cloud

The printer supports:

Android™ Printing
Kindle Fire™ Printing
Google Cloud Print™ Epson

Connect Solutions Finder is offered to help users quickly determine and compare which mobile solution that supports their mobile devices or printer better.

Photo Expression XP-860, is available at various photo and specialty retailers starting at $299.99. Buying of such printers is indeed a costly affair, but is useful and recommendable to those photo enthusiasts, amateur or young photographers, who are trying to better their skills.

If you found this article helpful or valuable or you yourself a young, amateur photo enthusiast in searching of better equipments, please feel free to share your opinions about this product with us. So, what are your thoughts on this product? Is it worth the buy or not? Would you ever give this product a try or not?

This article is written by: Anuradha Sivaraman

Oxford University Press India wins two awards IDA Awards 2014

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September 19, 2014

Oxford University Press India wins two awards IDA Awards 2014

Oxford University Press is the world’s largest university press. Oxford Educate, one of OUP’s investments is a digital aid incorporates e-books along with various teaching tools and learning materials. Oxford University is thus, proud to announces that Oxford Educate has won two awards at IDA 2014 in two categories, Product/ Solution in Early Learning category and Digital Content in Education.

MY LEARNING A TRAIN, an activity based pre-school learning was the product that won the award in Product/Solution In Early Learning category. While, in the category of Digital Content in Education category, Oxford Educate won this award for the second consecutive time in a row.

Oxford University Press India

The victory of Oxford Educate in securing these awards acted as a great endorsement to Oxford University Press India that has constantly invested in outstanding products and services. These also acted as a proof to the credibility of Oxford University Press India as an educational publisher.

The awards were presented by Mr. Dominic Savage, Director General, British Educational Suppliers Association to Oxford University Press India.

Mr. Ranjan Kaul, Managing Director of OUP India, was quoted saying (about the occasion)

“OUP India is committed to providing teachers and learners with best-in-class products and services. By winning in both print and digital categories we have once again reaffirmed our status of a world-class provider of education products and services. Mr. Ranjan also said “As a department of the University of Oxford, we shall continue to create world-class resources and make them available as widely as possible in pursuit of the University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship and education.”

The IDA awards commemorate and rewards brilliance of the educational products and services among educational and teaching fraternity. At the IDA Awards Ceremony held On 11th September 2014 at the Worlddidac India Exhibition, New Delhi in the presence of over 500 top educationists from across the globe, the winners were announced.

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Indeed, it must’ve been a prestigious moment for the Oxford Educate as well, as OUP India. So, what are your comments on their achievements? Please share your view below in the comment box.

This article is written by : Anuradha Sivaraman

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