Free your DJing instincts

 DJControl Instinct

 Hercules just announced its brand new mixing DJ controller for computers. Everyone is invited to follow their instincts on this one whether they are beginners or experienced DJ's or just playing gadget lovers.

 The hardware specs for DJControl Instinct are:

 - 2 deck DJ controller
 - 2 jog wheels with pressure detection
 - mixer controls in center, deck controls on left and right sides
 - built-in audio outputs for mix and previewing
 - 2 RCA outputs and one 1/8" stereo mini jack output for active speakers
 - one 1/8" stereo mini jack output for headphones

 The pressure detecting wheels bend the pitch and browse within tracks. The scratches are performed by pressing down on the wheel.

 Software-wise there's DJuced. Just install it on your pc and you'll have access to all of the DJ controller's hardware functions with just a click of a button.
 The DJControl Instict will be available by the end of June and will retail for about 100 Euros.

 If instictive mixing is the one thing that drives you then what are you waiting for? Just get the party started!

 Links: DJControl Instinct
            Hercules DJ mix room

Progresso urbano

 Kyocera's Urbano Progresso

 What's up? This right here is a smartphone that's about to launch in Japan only. What's so special about it is the "smart sonic receiver" - a technology that allows the transmition of clear voice reception via the vibration of the display screen - all this based on Kyocera’s proprietary advanced ceramic technology.

 Here are the specs for y'all geeks out there :)
 -  Dual core Snapdragon S2 running @1.4GHz
 -  4GB internal memory with support for microSD card to up to 32GB
 -  4.0 inch OLED Display
 -  8.1 MP camera
 -  japanese specific features like infrared and FeliCa for mobile payments
 -  support for GSM, UMTS, GPRS and CDMA networks
 -  Android 4.0

 It seems that this one delivers - it has both "brians and looks", add innovation in the mix and here we are: a class A smartphone. Too bad this one's for Japan only... for now :)

 Link:  Urbano Progresso

Tablet with an attitude

 Dell Latitude 10

 Windows 8 is just around the corner and many of us are wondering about its hardware requirements from a more portable point of view...
 Here's where Dell comes in with its Latitude 10: dual core Atom processor, 2 GB of ram, 128 GB SSD, Intel integrated graphics, 10.1 inch screen with 1366x768 resolution and a fingerprint reader.
 As for the battery life, it should be able to last up to 8 to 12 hours depending on the usage and the system's configuration.

 iOS and Android are tough contenders for Microsoft in the mobile segment. The user's preferences, hardware performance, price, availability and more - will determine the next step in the mobile world evolution and we'll get the chance to witness it.

 Link: Dell

                                                     
                                             Image courtesy of neowin.net

Thunderbolt Mobo

 The Asus P8Z77-V Premium

 I remember the old days when I used to tweak the desktop pc, upgrading it with a new processor or gfx card and how I also used to overclock them, sometimes with the risk of a guarantee void... Today I prefer the extra mobility so the desktop pc's are not my weapon of choice anymore but from time to time there's innovation and that's something I can't ignore.

 Let's see what's this baby capable of: ATX motherboard with Intel Z77 chipset - supports LGA1155 processors and features four DDR3 DIMM memory slots to up to 32GB of RAM, four PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots, two PCIe 2.0 x1 slot, WiFi and Bluetooth V4.0. Connectivity-wise, it has six SATA 6.0 Gbps, three SATA 3.0 Gbps, one mini-SATA 3.0 Gbps with onboard 32GB SSD, two Gigabit Ethernet, six USB 3.0, six USB 2.0, one display port, HDMI and one Thunderbolt port.

 Intel's high-speed I/O Thunderbolt technology was released on the Apple MacBook Pro and it has recently been integrated in notebooks like the Asus G75VW, but we were yet to see it on desktop PC's.

 There's no word on pricing yet but if you're a desktop PC enthusiast this one's for you.

 Links: Asus P8Z77-V Premium
            Thunderbolt explained

           

One's spare

 The SpareOne phone

 What's up everyone? All this tech running in the wild getting in on a collision course with our own very lives... Have you ever tried to teach someone how to use their smartphone or tablet when they don't have even the slightest ideea? If the answer's a "yes" with a capital Y then you know what I'm talking about, if not I can recommend this to improve one's anger management :) 

 Fast forward to today: How many times your smartphone got its battery drained when you need it the most? Guess the answer would be "countless". Sometimes you can blame it on the likes of "Angry Birds" or on streaming YouTube videos. However you can also get a backup dumbphone like the SpareOne phone.

 The SpareOne phone was featured at CES 2012 and it can last for 15 years (no typo) on a single AA battery and all you can do with it is make and receive phone calls. Emergency calls can be made with or without a SIM card installed. The 10 hour talk time is a significant drop from 15 years, but if you are going to use it for emergencies only then the talk time is more than acceptable. The SpareOne has no display at all and looks almost like a remote control, the volume button is on the left, standard keys to accept or deny calls, number keys, power button, and it also features a lock/unlock key.
 Alan Cymberknoh the designer of this device says it uses the SpareOne as a backup phone for when his iPhone runs out of juice: “I have pre-set my important numbers on it - home, office, family - so when people call me, I pick up on my SpareOne.” All this seems usefull, don't you think? See ya!

 Link: The SpareOne phone

Wirelessly charged

 Samsung Galaxy S3 wireless charging kit

 The S3 launched on May 3rd at the Samsung Mobile Unpacked 2012 event in London. I won’t get into much details cause tech specs and reviews about the S3 are widely spread.

 The Wireless Charging Kit is one of the accessories that will be launched sometime later this year for the Galaxy S3 and it would be able to provide charging from a distance of up to 2 meters. The delay could be related to Samsung’s recently formed “Alliance for Wireless Power” with Qualcomm.

 This tech is not exactly a breaktrough but it seems that Samsung is keen on succeeding where others have failed. What's next? Guess only time will tell.

 Link: Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III previewed