Editing photos is a task that we perform frequently. This task involves light retouch and optimizing images so that they can be easily used in various fields i.e inserting them in presentations, sharing them on social networking sites etc. Editing or retouching image can be done with lot of free image editors available nowadays but image compression is necessarily required at times to reduce size of images without loosing quality. Radical Image Optimization Tool, popularly known as RIOT is a perfect tool for this job. Continue Reading →
Google has just released a new version of its Google Maps application in the Android Market, this latest version 5.0.0 comes with an improved map tiles caching functionality that allows for offline navigation when Internet connection is not available, other important features of this release are the 3D map view and faster rendering of maps using vector graphics that drastically reduces map loading times and saves data transfer.
Opera has revealed their latest Opera 11 web browser which is fresh out of the beta phase and features several updates and improvements that makes it one of the best web browser available right now. Opera 11 has for the first time rolled out the add-on services through which you will have access to number of extensions and add-ons for additional functionality, these can be accessed at opera.com/addons. Another really brilliant feature in Opera 11 is the Tab Stacking feature that makes way for easier tab management, with this feature you can stack tabs over one another for space saving and can view them just by hovering over the stacked tab or by expanding it. Check out the demo video after the break to see this feature in action.
Nokia has recently updated it’s navigational service, Ovi Maps for Web. This new update brings a lot of new features to the service, like sharing favorite places, public transport links, getting your correct location, and many more. Continue Reading →
When Uncharted 2 was first released it turned quite a few heads because of the visual extravaganza it provided, now the PS3 exclusive has returned with a sequel named as Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception which was recently revealed by Naughty Dog, the developer behind the series.
Earth is attacked by an alien race of big machines, which has captured most of the planet. No one knows their place of origin, reason of the attack, and anything else about this mysterious race. Commander Shepard goes for a final attempt to take back Earth. This is the kind of intro you get in the first trailer of upcoming RPG-shooter Mass Effect 3, video after the break. Continue Reading →
Sony PlayStation 3 is at the center of most home entertainment system these days, apart from high-def gaming, it is also capable of playing Blu-Ray movies for the pure audio and video bliss unlike any other gaming console. Today we will be discussing one of the important aspect of a PlayStation 3 System, which is backup. By the way what is the last time you backed up your PS3?
Finally after a long long wait, Google has showcased the very first laptop running Chrome OS. This new 12.1-inch laptop from Google is named as Cr-48. Unfortunately, Cr-48 will not be available for final user until mid-2011. Continue Reading →
Google has unveiled the successor to their flagship mobile Nexus One, the new android handset has been named as Nexus S and has been built by Samsung for Google. It will feature the latest Android Gingerbread OS (Android 2.3) which comes with numerous interesting changes in design and interface. Lets have a look at the features and specifications of Nexus S.
For quite some time, Logitech has been the company making official racing wheels for Gran Turismo series, but the trend has ended now, as ThrustMaster is the new official racing wheel manufacturer for the latest Gran Turismo 5. Continue Reading →
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