Best smartwatch 2015: Apple, Pebble, Samsung, Sony, LG

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Best smartwatch

Sony SmartWatch 3

 

The Sony SmartWatch 3 is the envy of its rivals thanks to its built-in GPS connectivity, which means you can leave your smartphone at home when you go for a run. The sports styling make it perfect for a weekend jog, and while the screen is a little dull compared to some of its rivals, the latest Android Wear update means it can pair with wireless headphones for beats on the go. The Steel edition, announced at CES, adds a touch of class to the smartwatch that we at Wareable (well, almost all of us) agree offers the most bang for your smartwatch buck.
Must-read: Sony SmartWatch 3 review
From $249, sony.com | Amazon

Best for iOS

Apple Watch

Whether you find the Apple Watch the complete example of fashion blending with tech, or a square boxy abomination is down to taste. But for our money, it's one of the best looking smartwatches made to date and, coming in two sizes, is one of the most unisex as well. The build quality is superb, and the footprint of both the 38mm and 42mm watch is much smaller than you'd expect. What Apple has achieved is genuine wearability, and despite its flaws (poor sports features and the lack of GPS), the Apple Watch could be the first wearable that's actually a pleasure to wear.
Wareable rating: Apple Watch review
From $349, apple.com |

Best for budget

Omate Racer

The Omate Racer is a stepping-stone to full-featured devices powered by Apple, Google and co. It simply tells the time and keep you updated with what's going using real-time notifications. It's not a polished device by any stretch but it's a decent option for anyone looking to dip their toe in the warming waters of wearable tech. Don't expect any frills and you won't be disappointed. This was a hard one to pick because, while the Racer doesn't pull up any trees - it does do the job for $129. However, shop around and you can also get the original Moto 360, as well as the LG G Watch and the Samsung Gear Live for not much more.Read this now: Omate Racer review
$129, omate.com

Best for tech nerds

Pebble Time

Arguably the first modern smartwatch, the original Pebble is still going strong two years after its launch. But for Pebblers looking to upgrade, look no further than the now-shipping Pebble Time. Everything that made the original brilliant remains; that affordable price, an impressive seven day battery life and both iPhone and Android compatibility. There's some serious upgrades to both the software and hardware, the most notable of which being the new colour e-paper screen and the revamped Timeline OS.
Wareable verdict: Pebble Time review
$199, getpebble.com | Amazon

Best for battery life

Pebble Time Steel

The world had only just caught its breath from the record breaking Pebble Time launch when the Steel version was announced. The Pebble Time Steel is thicker than its plastic brethren, making it feel much more regular watch than geek accessory. That extra 1mm isn't a bad thing though - it means room for a larger battery, which should keep the Steel going for 10 days.
Get the big picture: Pebble Time Steel review
$299, getpebble.com

Best for sports

Garmin Vivoactive

Before the Garmin Vivoactive, the perfect fitness device for the truly active person was a pipe dream. Arguably Garmin's first smartwatch, the Vivoactive promises full notifications on the wrist and a dizzying array of sports tracking for a relatively low price. With running, cycling, swimming, golf and a whole lot more all on board, Garmin has blended an incredible set of fitness features with top notch notifications, to create the first truly every day sports wearable. Sadly, the dated design and questionable screen tech call into doubt whether anyone would want to wear the device every day, and that's a crying shame.
Full verdict: Garmin Vivoactive review
$249.99, buy.garmin.com | Amazon

Best for style

LG Watch Urbane

There's no missing the Urbane, whether it's the silver or gold model you're wearing; that fully round bezel is seriously eye- and light-catching. It's a smartwatch that looks like a traditional timepiece. Unlike the more premium-looking Urbane LTE, with its classic watch shape and extra physical buttons, the regular Urbane looks much more fashion and feminine. It's pretty pricey though. If you really want to go all out, the LG Watch Urbane Luxe features a 23-karat gold watchcase and handcrafted alligator leather strap. It's $1,200 mind.
Check out: Full LG Watch Urbane review
$349, lg.com | Amazon

Best for display

Samsung Gear S

The Samsung Gear S doesn't get everything right, and its main USP of being able to operate without your smartphone using its own SIM card is way off the mark. However, there's no doubt that its 2-inch AMOLED display is the best you'll find. It runs Tizen, Samsung's own OS, and there are over 1,000 apps available in a vibrant app store and boasts GPS connectivity.
Controversial verdict: Samsung Gear S review
$299, samsung.com | Amazon

Best for traditionalists

Montblanc TimeWalker Urban Speed e-Strap

If you're after the full smartwatch smarts but want the traditional touch, this might well be the answer. Montblanc's new e-Strap, featured on three different classic watches in the range so far, has an OLED screen built right into the strap. This connects via Bluetooth to your phone to display calls, text and notifications. A fair compromise? We think so.
From $3,140, montblanc.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MICROSOFT LAUNCHES 3 LUMIA HANDSETS ON WEDNESDAY

MICROSOFT LAUNCHES 3 LUMIA HANDSETS

ON WEDNESDAY

·        EXPANDING ITS LUMIA SERIS OF DEVICES MICROFT HAD LAUNCHED 3 NEW HANSETS.

·        LUMIA 730 – RS 15,299

·        LUMIA 830 – RS 28,799

·        LUMIA 930 – RS 38,649

·        AJEY MEHTA DIRECTOR , NOKIA INDIA , AT A PRESS CONFERENCE IN NEW DELHI ON WEDNESDAY.

·        THE LUMIA 730 IS A DUAL SIM PHONE ,5MP CAMERA,SKYPE VIDEO CALLING.

·        THE LUMIA 830 COMES WITH 10-MEGA PIXEL PURE VIEW CAMERA WITH 15 GB OF ONE DRIVE STORAGE.

·        THE LUMIA 930 WITH 20MP PURE VIEW CAMERA 2.2GHZ SNAPDRAGON QUAD CORE PROCESSOR WITH ONE DRIVE STORAGE AND MICROSOFT OFFICE.

Palm Islands

Palm Islands

   Palm Islands

            ·         PALM ISLAND IS A ARTIFICIAL ISLAND IN DUBAI,UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.

            ·         SITUATED IN PERSIAN GULF.

            ·         IT IS MADE OUT OF SANDS AND ROCKS

Construction

·        The Palm Islands are artificial islands constructed from sand dredged from the bottom of the Persian Gulf by the Belgian company, Jan De Nul and the Dutch company, Van Oord.

·        The sand is sprayed from the dredging ships, which are guided by a Global Positioning System, on to the required area.

·        The process is known as rainbowing because of the rainbow-like arcs produced in the air when the sand is sprayed. The outer edge of each palm's encircling crescent is a large rock breakwater. 

Palm Jumeirah

·        The Palm Jumeirah ( Coordinates: 25°06′28″N 55°08′15″E ) consists of a tree trunk, a crown with 16 fronds, and a surrounding crescent island that forms an 11 kilometer-long breakwater.

·        The island itself is five kilometers by five kilometers. It adds 78 kilometers to the Dubai coastline.

·        Residents began moving into Palm Jumeirah properties at the end of 2006, five years after land reclamation began.

·      A Monorail opened in 2009, but is not connected to other public transport.

Palm Jebel Ali

·        The Palm Jebel Ali began construction in October 2002 and was expected to be completed in mid-2008.

Structural importance

·        The Palm Island is made out of only sand and rocks (no use of concrete was used to build the island).

^·         This was done according to the order of the Prince of Dubai to make it very natural. The Project idea was conceived by the Prince himself and he was the one who came up with the design for the island.

·        The primary objective of construction of the Palm Islands was to increase tourism in Dubai.

·        This importance to tourism was given as the oil reserves in the gulf were getting depleted and hence the Prince of Dubai decided to make tourism a major revenue source for the country.

·        The Palm island consisted of resorts, hotels and was a major holiday destination.

Key people involved in the construction process

·         Robert Berger (Project manager : 2000–2004)

·         Mounir hevar (Chief of planning

·         Scott Hutchinson (Apartment Construction engineer from Turner Construction International).

Construction resources involved

·         5.5 million cubic metres of rock brought from over 16 quarries in Dubai.

·         94 million cubic metres of sand brought from deep sea beds 6 nautical miles from the coast of Dubai.

Main constraints

·         The 9/11 event in the year 2001 resulted in fewer tourists to Dubai, thus hitting hard on their economy. This slowed down the project by a large extent.

·         Another important constraint was the time given for the project was too short, just about 4 years.

·         To make the construction process on top of the island faster; 40,000 workers were hired working at 2 different shifts per day (Each shift was 12 hours).

Project risks and threats

·         waves 2 metres high

·         Storm frequency of 1 in 100 years

·         Earthquakes from 6 to 7 on the Richter scale. (Gulf area between Dubai and Iran is prone to earthquakes.)

·         Weak soil due to constant exposure to rising sea water.

HERO MOTO CORP SELLS 6 LAKHS TWO-WHEELERS ON SEPTEMBER - NEWS - BUSINESS LINE

HERO MOTO CORP SELLS 6 LAKHS TWO-WHEELERS ON SEPTEMBER - NEWS

SALES UPTO 30% IN SEPTEMBER

BUSINESS LINE - OCTOBER 1,2014

     ·        RIDING ON A STRONG DEMAND FOR ITS PRODUCTS HERO MOTO CORP HAS CLOCKED SALES OF SIX LAKHS UNITS OF TWO WHEELERS IN SEPTEMBER.
·        THE GROWTH IS OVER 30 %.
·        CORRESPONDING MONTH AT LAST YEAR WHEN IT SOLD 4,68,670 UNITS AS THE COMPANY SAID IN ITS STATEMENT
·        DECIDED TO LAUNCH 10 NEW PRODUCTS.
·        WHICH WILL REACH DEALERSHIP ACROSS THE COUNTRY DURING THE FESTIVAL SEASON.

RELIANCE POWER HAD INVESTED 50,000 CRORES - NEWS

BUSINESS LINE OCTOBER 1,2014

SAYS ANIL AMBANI

     ·       THE RELIANCE POWER LIMITED (RPOWER) HAS INVESTED 50,000 CRORES IN ITS FIRST GROWTH PHASE SAYS ANIL AMBANI.
·       HE  ADDRESSED THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ON TUESDAY.
·       THE COMPANY WILL PRODUCE 6,000 MW WHICH IS OPERATIONAL AT THE END OF THIS PHASE.
·       THE FULL BENIFIT OF THE PHASE WOULD BE REALIZED IN THE NEXT YEAR.
·       THE COMPANY WAS CONSERVATIVELY FINANCED AND ITS DEBT EQUITY RATIO WAS ONE OF THE LOWEST IN THE SECTOR.
·       FURTHER A NET WORTH OF 20,000 CRORES OFFERS A STRONG PLATFORM TO FINANCIAL FUTURE GROWTH.
·       GROWTS ARE CLEAN AND IT IS A GREEN POWER PROJECT.

The World (archipelago)

The World (archipelago)

The World (archipelago)   

• THE WORLD ISLAND IS A ARTIFICIAL ISLAND CONSTRUCTED LIKE WORLD MAP.
• IT IS LOCATED IN THE WATERS OF PERSIAN GULF.
• IT IS 4.0 KILOMETERS(2.5MI) OF THE COAST OF DUBAI.
• IT IS MADE UP OF SAND ON THE COASTAL WATERS OF DUBAI UNITED ARABIAN EMIRATES.

Project

^·         Islands in the archipelago range from 14,000 to 42,000 square metres (150,000 to 450,000 sq ft) in area.

^·         Distances between islands average 100 metres (330 ft); they are constructed from 321 million cubic metres of sand and 386 million tons of rock.

·        Design by Creative Kingdom Dubai, The development is an area that covers 6 by 9 kilometres (3.7 by 5.6 mi) and is surrounded by an oval-shaped breakwater island.

·        Roughly 232 km (144 mi) of shoreline was created. The World's overall development costs were estimated at $14 billion USD in 2005.

History

^·         The project was unveiled in May 2003 by Sheikh Mohammed and dredging began four months later in September 2003.

^·         By January 2008, 60% of the islands were sold, 20 of which were bought in the first four months of 2007.

·        On 10 January 2008 the final stone on the breakwater was laid, completing development of the archipelago.

·        As of July 2012, a second island, the Lebanon Island was developed and was 'the only island that has so far been developed commercially, is used for private corporate events and public parties.