Nextdoor is Facebook for your neighborhood

Have you bored on facebook??have a try on another social network,which is more interesting than any other ....

Nextdoor is sort of a cross between neighborhood level social networking and a neighborhood watch meeting online. You can sign up for an account if your area is served, set up borders for your particular neighborhood, and then invite your neighbors to join the service. The only caveat is that you have to sign up at least 10 neighbors within the first 21 days to be able to keep the site active for your neighborhood.

The idea is that you and your neighbors can use the site to warn each other about strange characters lurking in the neighborhood, stray animals causing havoc with your trash, or creepy door-to-door salesman. You can also use the service to organize neighborhood activities such as block parties or cleanups.

I suspect if you sign up a number of your neighbors it will also end up being a place for people to complain about those who don’t keep their grass or yard just right. On the other side the service can be used to help people find lost pets and to keep an eye on children as they play with friends in the neighborhood. This is an interesting concept that I can see good and bad things in. It could be a place for people to simply congregate to complain or it could be a place to help get your neighborhood organized and safer.

Mac mini said to be first US-built computer in Apple's domestic production push

Apple is reportedly set to move its Mac mini production lines back to the US with Foxconn Electronics  to be responsible of handling establishment, according to sources from the upstream supply chain.

Components like Apple's Samsung-built SoCs are already manufactured in the US, and some of its computers, like custom-built iMacs, are already assembled in the country.
Apple's other major OEM partner Quanta Computer also has two operating bases in the US, located in Fremont, California and Nashville, Tennessee.

Samsung AllShare SDK could bring better connected apps to your Galaxy

Samsung's AllShare apps are the only implementations of the company's DLNA-based platform to date, but now it wants external developers to help realize the tech's potential. The AllShare Framework SDK has been released, meaning its APIs can be integrated into third-party software for the creation of "AllShare-enabled" apps. Developers will be given access to AllShare features including media streaming, screen sharing with compatible devices (or an AllShare Cast dongle), and remote control functions. Now devs can start using these tools, expect to see more AllShare-enabled apps boosting the functionality of your Galaxy device in the near future.

source : engadget

'Minecraft: The Story of Mojang' documentary premiering on Xbox Live this weekend

The Story of Mojang on Kickstarter — and this weekend the movie will have its world premiere on Xbox Live. The documentary covers the first year of Mojang, the game studio founded by Swedish developer Markus "Notch" Persson, and will air free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers on Saturday, December 22nd. It will be available in nine different countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, and Sweden itself.

The filmmakers originally sought $150,000 in backing, but ultimately raised more than $210,000 to fund the project. For Xbox Live Gold members that would like to see the end result, a special Minecraft tile will appear on the Xbox Live dashboard with a trailer and local viewing times.

Good deal: Tweetbot for $0.99 on iPhone and iPad

Tweetbot has dropped in price to just $0.99 on both iPhone and iPad, and we'd recommend picking up either or both right away — there's never been a better time to get on board with a quality third-party Twitter client. They're becoming a bit of an endangered species following Twitter's imposition of strict new API rules; developers are limited in the number of users they can serve, and many have been forced to charge relatively high prices as a result. Tweetbot's unique interface and excellent functionality have led it to become probably the most highly acclaimed iOS client, and now it's available for a bargain price. Unfortunately, however, the Mac version remains at $19.99.

















source : the verge

Press for Android is a news reader that actually cares about design (hands-on)

Press, a new RSS reader for Android developed by Twentyfive Squares, is a serious breath of fresh air in the Play Store. While there are a lot of options for RSS on Android, none of them have really matched something like Reeder for iOS, with its simple, functional, and attractive design — the official Google Reader app is laughably spartan, Reader HD is functional but clunky, and Feedly looks good but gets bogged down in an overwrought UI.

There are subtle buttons up top to alter the font size, and you can select from a number of fonts — the default is Adobe's excellent Source Sans Pro

The app is so thoughtfully designed in other areas, though, that I'm pretty confident the issue will be addressed soon. It might not be the most feature-complete RSS reader on Android — there's no dark reading mode, no magazine-style layout, and no widget — but it's unquestionably the most focused and attractive. It's available now for $1.99 in the Play Store.

Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 camera software update goes hands-on today

Have problem in Nokia Software?????Dont worry !!The latest software update is ready ..you will updated from today

This update will bring you several update to the software build of your machine, starting with “enhancements in messaging” and moving on with “more efficient” Bluetooth connectivity – that including more reliable Bluetooth connectivity as well. You’ve got a “more efficient and reliable start-up sequence” now – not that we noticed any breaks in the start-up sequence in the first place. Then there’s the photography boost.

We’ve done a couple of hard-hitting yet rather basic comparisons between the camera equipment on the Nokia Lumia 920 and the Samsung Galaxy S III and the iPhone 5 in the past.

 From there you’ll have a one-button update with a tap and a “yes, go ahead” assurance and you’ll be on your way!

source : slashgear

Irrational Games reveals first five minutes of BioShock Infinite

BioShock series developer Irrational Games has released the first five minutes or so of their upcomingBioShock threequel, BioShock Infinite. The video consists of mostly theatrical sequences that doesn’t consist of a lot of gameplay, but you do get to walk around a little and open doors and such. However, be warned that anything below this point may contain spoilers.

Overall, the video will remind you of the original BioShock, including the lighthouse, but other than that, there’s not too much action other than the last minute or so of the video where things start to get really good, but of course, Irrational cuts it off at that, and is forcing us to wait until the game’s release — how dare them.

Twitter now has more than 200 million monthly active users

Back in 2006, the world encountered the first tweet and years passed by, now Twitter has more than 200 Million monthly active users according to the tweet from the Official Twitter account. Twitter had previously 100 Million monthly active users last September that rose to 140 million back in March 2012 and has quickly crossed 200 million.

Twitter’s growth has subsequently increased by a greater amount and has surpassed LinkedIn and Google+, however lags behind Facebook who stays on top with more than 1 Billion active users. With more than 340 million tweets daily, Twitter is one of the top social networking sites and has the highest social impact on people.

source: infatech

Sony Yuga previewed: a 5-inch quad-core 1080p Android smartphone coming in early 2013

Another smartphone is  unveilled by Sony.Yes it is Sony Yuga and it is previewed which has a 5-inch quad core 1080p which is to release in early 2013.

While the key selling point of the phone is still the 5-inch 1080p display, the preview has revealed some more impressive specs. The Yuga is powered by a Qualcomm APQ8064, the same quad-core processor that's found in the HTC Droid DNA, LG Nexus 4, and LG Optimus G smartphones; has 2GB of RAM, and LTE connectivity. It also features standard Sony / Android ports like Micro SIM, Micro HDMI, Micro USB, and microSD.

source: the verge

Can Sony NEX-6 pocket-sized camera finally kill your DSLR?

It is surprising that new Sony NEX-6 camera can fullfill all the requirements needed for the professional photographer.It comes with affordable cost and with comfortable compatibility whick makes eager to unbox it.And it stands higher by having a higher battery backup which provide 800 shots ,which saves you to carry a external charger or other battery backups.

  The hardware feature of this cmaera is really surprising which has 16.1 megapixels APS-C sensor which provides the extreme quality images.Even in low lighting the ISO goes upto 25,600.NEX cameras have always been solid pint-sized camcorders, and the NEX-6 upholds the tradition. It shoots 1080p video at 60 or 24 frames per second, in the AVCHD format that's kind of a pain to deal with but is increasingly common in these cameras. You can also shoot MP4 footage, but the only HD option is 1440 x 1080 — your best bet is probably to just deal with managing AVCHD. Video generally looks great, but beware if either you or your subject is moving quickly — the NEX-6 shows a lot of the rolling shutter effect, turning solid objects into wavy, wobbly jello as you move quickly.

 The camera can turn on and capture a photo in about three seconds, and takes about a half-second between shots in single-shot mode. It can shoot five or six per second in continuous mode — actually it can go even faster, up to about 10 per second, but for most people I'd recommend sticking with the plain-vanilla continuous mode, which re-focuses before every shot and is still plenty fast. The NEX-6 is fast without being mind-blowingly so, but the intuitive and powerful controls make it feel zippier than any NEX I've used before.

source : the verge

New 'iphone' launches in Brazil, lawyers cancel Christmas break

No sooner has one legal tussle ended, than another potential courtroom brawl rears its 3.7-inch screen. The new iphone has launched in Brazil, but no, we're not talking about Apple's flagship -- we mean the bravely titled Gradiente iphone Neo One. It's pretty heavy on specs compared to the iPhone we all know, and for just 599 Brazilian Real (around $285), you'll get a dual-SIM handset running the now antiquated Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread. It's got a 3.7-inch, 320 x 480 display (who needs Retina), a 700MHz CPU, 2GB of expandable storage, Bluetooth, 3G, WiFi and 5 / 0.3-megapixel shooters in the arrangement you'd expect them. Sold!

Where the Goophone had a modicum of branding tact, Gradiente's waving paperwork. "IPHONE" was filed for trademark registration in Brazil in 2000, and although Apple started offering its handset in the country in 2007, Gradiente scored exclusive rights to the name in 2008. We haven't heard of the company trying to enforce its trademark, but the iphone Neo One certainly looks like bait for a big fish. We can't imagine many people will be duped by the new, new iphone, but one thing we know for sure is that Apple ain't scared'a no trademark battle. Cue litigation /settlement deal... yesterday.

Acer quietly launches C710-2605 Chromebook for $299

Acer has quietly launched an updated version of the $199 C7 Chromebook today dubbed Acer C710-2605 that has doubles the features of the previous C7 Chromebook. Acer C710-2605 packs a 11.6″ HD CineCrystal LED-backlit LCD display and is powered by 1.1GHz Intel Celeron 847 processor alike the previous model.

Acer has doubled the RAM to 4GB and also storage to 500GB in C710-2605 from the 2GB and 320GB respectively. Google is offering 100 GB Google Drive Cloud Storage for the first two years. The rest includes an integrated webcam, three USB 2.0 ports, a HDMI, VGA port, Ethernet and Wifi 802.11a/b/g/n.

Acer has upgraded the battery to 5000 mAh Li-ion from the 2,500 mAh in C7 Chromebook and is expected to offer a maximum battery time of 6hrs. Chromebook C710-2605 is a good pick for a price of $300.

source :infatechhttp://tech.infaround.com/2012/12/12/acer-quietly-launches-c710-2605-chromebook-for-299/

Samsung Unveiled GALAXY Grand

Samsung takes a next step in the smartphone race.......Samsung unveiled the Samsung GALAXY Grand, an ideal smartphone for users with fast-paced mobile lifestyles who demand more from their phone.

samsung galaxy grand has larger screen display inspite of its slim body which makes u ergonomic and comfortable to hold.It has the latest operating system (4.1.2) jelly bean,and  vivid 5.0’’ display provides an expansive viewing experience, presenting messaging, multimedia and Web content in brilliant color and clarity.

 GALAXY Grand with an impressive 1.2 GHz Dual Core processor supports seamless multitasking, faster web browsing, lightning-fast screen transitions and superior graphics for some of the most demanding apps and games.

The 8 mp camera provides a higher resolution images and it also provided with front camera of 2 mp.The camera feature also provides  zero shutter-lag and ultra-quick camera start-up. It includes a backside illumination sensor to ensure clear shots even in dark conditions, as well as Full HD video recording.

Samsung GALAXY Grand also includes intuitive features that make the phone easy to use which include DIRECT CALL,POP-UP VIDEO,SMART ALERT and more.

It is available in two versions  The Dual SIM version (GT-I9082) will launch first and the single SIM version (GT-I9080) will follow.

source :samsung tomorrow http://global.samsungtomorrow.com/?p=20883

Samsung unveils new Galaxy Grand, runs on Android Jelly Bean