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Chinese Teen Ready To Trade Sex For An iPhone 4

admin — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:48:34 +0000

Young adults in China are taking serious measures to buy expensive apple products, according to reports. Biznewschina reported that a female jiulinghou, referring to those born during the 90’s, tweeted on Weibo (Chinese version of Twitter) that it is her “dream to own a iPhone4 but her father won’t let her get one.” She then decided to sleep with someone in exchange for the mobile device. The Guangdong teen has posted a picture of herself along with other basic personal information saying she is willing to “sell” her virginity to anyone that buys her a iPhone 4.” Her post has received negative feedback, pointing out that a phone is not worth what she giving in exchange. Others think that someone is using her account and pulling a malicious prank on the girl. Last April, a 17 year old boy from Anhui bought himself an iPad and cellphone by selling a kidney for 22,000 yuan ($3,400). Sociologists blame such events on the rising importance of materialism amongst the young generation and their belief that there are no limits to how they satisfy their desires.

Source: http://www.koreaherald.com/national/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20110622000581

Nokia Connection 2011, Cool New Gadgets

Arsalan Ahmed — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:57:45 +0000

Apple had its WWDC, Google had its Google I/O and Nokia just got through with its Nokia Connection 2011. Nokia has been going through quite a few ups and downs with declining market share, the new alliance with Microsoft and some recently released subpar cell phones. But with some interesting announcements in this year’s Nokia Connection, it seems like that Nokia might be on the right path to pulling itself together. There were quite a few announcements that Nokia made, so let’s get right to them.

Symbian Anna

The latest OS that Nokia had been flaunting with not too much success until recently was the Symbian ^3 OS. Symbian Anna is the first major update to the Symbian ^3 OS which includes some dramatic changes and improvements in relating to homescreen, web browser, redesigned icons and modified interface, portrait QWERTY keypad on touchscreens and better Ovi Maps. Nokia has claimed that starting July, all major Symbian ^3 phones will come with Symbian Anna pre-installed, and the ones already out will receive it through software updates.

Nokia N9

The handset that has been creating the most hype is quite interesting. The first interesting thing about this phone announced at Nokia Connection 2011 is that it does not run Symbian but is rather a MeeGo OS smartphone. Unlike the N900 however, this one has all the right moves. Housing a modern day 1GHz A8 Cortex processor with 1GB of RAM this seems to be a decent enough Smartphone. Other great features include a 3.9” AMOLED display covered in Gorilla Glass, An 8MP camera with Auto-focus and LED Flash capable of HD video recording as well. A pretty attractive Polycarbonate body and to top it all off, this phone contains a NFC chip which will open up a new world of possibilities for it. We will be doing an extensive review soon.

Nokia C2-02, C2-03 and C2-06

Along the budget handset lines, Nokia announced this very similar trio. Nokia has been experimenting with the Dual SIM feature and the C2-03 improves on Nokia’s previous efforts. It is capable of handling two SIM cards and has a very useful ability to hot-swap SIM cards without restarting the phone. The phone also allows you to save preferences of up to 5 different SIM cards. Next among features is the combination of the touch and type. Although this is not a new concept for Nokia, the upgrades to the Symbian S40 take full advantage of this combination in this budget non-smart

phone category. The phone is also loaded with other standard features such as a 2MP camera, expandable memory card slot and the like. With pricing at the lower end, this seems to be a good value for money phone.

The other two variants are essentially the same phone but with a few minor tweaks. The Nokia C2-02 only omits the Dual SIM feature but keeps the rest of the bells and whistles, whereas the C2-06 comes in a variety of flamboyant colors.

Nokia Accessories

Nokia also decided to improve on its peripherals lineup as well. Sure Nokia has been known for great reliable phones, but they also tend to put those features into their accessories as well. During Nokia Connection 2011, Nokia announced three noteworthy and supposedly cool accessories. Although all have two things in common, they are all geared towards music playback (a market Nokia is hoping to penetrate further) and they all have Bluetooth capabilities. The set of accessories, now aptly called Nokia Gear contained these gadgets….

Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-111

Nokia Play 360 Portable Speaker

Nokia Wireless Music Receiver MD-310

But rather than going into detail about each and every one of these accessories, we decided to let Nokia itself do the explaining. Be sure to check out the attached videos by Nokia

How to Save a Wet Gadget?

Arsalan Ahmed — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:44:49 +0000

It is quite obvious that gadgets that are not made to work under water should simply not be submerged into the liquid. But sadly this little known fact does not stop accidents from happening all too often. There is however hope, if you find your digital camera, cell phone or other tech device unintentionally physically associated with H2O.

The first thing that you should do is remove the battery from the device. If your device does not have a removable battery, the first thing you should do is quickly get on your knees and start praying. Once the battery is removed however (and even if you can’t remove the battery in your case), you should wait for as long as it takes for the device to dry up before you try to power it on again. After waiting a sufficient amount of time, use a towel to dry the battery and the battery compartment completely before reinserting the battery back in and powering on the device. If the battery or the device is still wet, chances of short circuit increase dramatically.

In any case, and regardless of how tempting it may seem to you, do not use an external heat source such as a hair dryer, heater, stove or a microwave to dry out your device. It may only help in frying your circuits and your device will be in worse shape that it initially was. Air drying your gadget is pretty much the only option so be patient. If lady luck is on your side, you may just end up saving your gadget from an untimely demise. Good Luck !!!

Playstation VITA the Super PSP is here

Arsalan Ahmed — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:41:26 +0000

Yes we admit that Sony has been going through hell with its online gaming related data leaks, potential lawsuits and bad press, but you have to hand it over to Sony for one thing, they make remarkable gaming consoles, period. From the very beginning when the Sony Playstation came out right up until the latest variant, the Blu-Ray flaunting PS3 Sony has been on top of its game. Sure there have been hiccups along the way when the Playstation Move didn’t get as much attention as the Xbox Kinect, when Wii for a brief period outsold the PS3 and the like but Sony still remains king of the gaming console.

If you are one of those people that have had a lot to do with video games in their lifestyle, you are no stranger to Sony products. If you are one of those avid gamers that have to have a video game with them wherever they go, Sony had also answered your prayers in the past with their very good portable gaming system called the Playstation Portable (PSP). Yes, the PSP has been a very hot commodity in gamers young and old all across the globe and rightfully so; the portable system is quite the gadget and does a number of things well. Carrying the success of the PSP forward, Sony came up with different successors or alternatives, some in the form of upgrades and one in the form of a Smartphone cum PSP called the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play. All the upgrades were interesting, but none of them was really mind blowing. Well…… Until Sony just recently announced the Playstation Vita !!!

Any and everything that you liked about the PSP is supposedly made better with the Vita. Expected to be released around October 2011, the Playstation Vita or PSVita has a huge list of truly great features that will surely make it a must have gadget for all the portable gaming enthusiasts out there.

To start off, the screen now is an OLED screen which will be an improvement over a screen that is already very decent. The device will now house two analog joysticks, one on each side, to make the controls resemble those of a full blown Playstation controller. And now this is where things get better: To further enhance the gameplay, Sony has included its proprietary 6-Axis gyroscopic sensor for motion based gameplay. This is supposedly better in comparison to the iPhone 4 and iPad 2’s gyro sensor. The new screen is actually a touchscreen with multi-touch capabilities. In addition, the back panel of the PSVita is a platform that can be used as a secondary multi-touch touchpad for enhanced gameplay. Yes, it has touch capabilities on both the front and the back!!!

Want some more?? Well you asked for it…. The device now has TWO CAMERAS, a front-facing and a rear facing camera for both pictures and video. Needless to say, the device has a built-in microphone now that will surely aid you in your online gameplay as a com device. While we are on the topic of online gameplay, the PSVita will now have not only Wifi capabilities but also 3G capabilities and an on-board GPS receiver as well. It might not be too far-fetched an idea to say that this could actually substitute for a decent portable tablet.

To top it all off, the device will support a stronger gaming engine for more advanced and better looking games. In all honesty, I can’t wait for this to come out. Speculations have been around that the device will carry a hefty price tag but that is to be expected from something this good anyway. To visually aid your excitement, attached below is a video from Sony Inc. highlighting the device and some of the games for it. Enjoy.

Hollywood Tech…. Cool Phones In Movies !!!

Arsalan Ahmed — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:55:29 +0000

Yes we love our tech, and we love our movies as well. Often times the theme of some pretty decent Hollywood movies revolves around technology. How Hollywood chooses to twist it, is however totally up to them. You can have the super futuristic movies like Star Trek and then you can have somewhat believable movies like Swordfish both revolving around one or the other level of technology.

One thing that Hollywood really deserves credit for is subtly integrating technology and gadgets into many of their movies. Some of these gadgets go unnoticed while others become the talk of the town. I’ve watched my fair share of movies and I decided that a list of such gadgets is in order. I could only recall few, but you are more than welcome to add to the list as you please. This ladies and gentlemen is about super cool and highly desirable cell phones used in Hollywood movies.

The disclaimer here is that although some of these phones or variants of some of these phones are available in the market, this post if more for entertainment purposes only where you can enjoy the creativity that cell phone manufacturers and Hollywood film makers alike inject into their movies.

James Bond: Tomorrow Never Dies

I had to start off with this phone. Supposedly built by Ericsson before it was Sony Ericsson and modified by the British Secret Service, this phone had the awesome capability to remotely drive James Bond’s BMW 7 Series through raging gun fire.

The Matrix Reloaded

Samsung made this special prototype phone specifically for the movie where Neo and his gang pop it open to communicate with the mother ship in the real world. Just saying this sentence makes it seem like a handful. The phone actually made it into a very limited production but didn’t see much success because of its bulkiness, lack of options and high price tag.

Transporter 2

Jason Statham the super cool getaway driver has a couple of these gorgeous babies in the dashboard of his car in the movie. This was an actual production phone that fell into the same exquisite category of expensive phones along the lines of the Nokia 8800 series. It was called the 8910 and had monochrome and colored screen variants.

Zoolander

Ok, this one was really far from what the truth could be. Male Supermodel Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) rocks this super tiny cell phone that is not much bigger than a thumbnail. God only knows how dials calls with this little (and I do mean little) baby.

Get Smart

This movie had two variants and so did the phone, but is perhaps one of the most recalled spy phones in the history of Hollywood. The phone that secret agent Smart has is housed in the sole of his shoe, further giving a comical touch to the already funny movie. Needless to say, the phone never was put into production.

Batman Begins

The phone used in the movie is perhaps just about as cool as the movie itself. How do I know? Well the phone was put into production, sold more than a million units and was also used by yours truly for quite a while. The phone is a Nokia 5800 and I stand behind the fact that it is a great phone overall although the real phone didn’t house the uber-cool sonar system that Batman’s phone has.

Cellular

The phone was a Nokia 6600. It was a decent phone in its time but why does it deserve a mention in this post? Well as it stands pretty much the whole movie revolves around the phone and in the end it happens to sacrifice itself while saving the life of a kidnapped poor women.

Image Courtesy: www.GSMArena.com

MiLi Power Projector….. iPhone’s 70″ Screen !!!

Arsalan Ahmed — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:26:42 +0000

Love them or hate them, Apple products are here to stay. Apple has had the reputation of releasing gadgets that are very prone to becoming the talk of the town very quickly and sometimes even before they are released. A lot of the success of Apple products has to do with the gadgets themselves with their thought out design and functionality, and yet a lot of the success can be attributed to the accessories that are available for them.

Take any Apple product be it any kind of iPod, iPhone, iPad or a Mac, the market is flooded with Apple’s own and third party accessories for it. The availability of such products and the flexibility and possibilities of expansion they offer are quite intriguing. And if you consider the rate at which manufacturers churn out new accessories everyday for Apple products, it becomes really hard to pick just one absolute must have accessory. Keeping that in mind, I simply am not going to try and do that, but the gadget I will be discussing today has to be a very interesting accessory for your iPod or iPhone to say the least. The accessory is called the MiLi Power Projector 2 and it is a mini projector for your iPod or iPhone !!!

Sure the new iPhones and the iPod Touch players have gorgeous screens and are in their own way very good multimedia players, but the fact remains that unless Apple makes some drastic changes to the new iPhone (highly unlikely according to rumors), you are still stuck with 3.5” of screen real estate. And regardless of how many pixels Apple tries to cram into that Retina display, you the images displayed are not going to get any bigger. This is where the MiLi Power Projector comes in, to give you the option of upto 70” of real estate to display your iDevice content.

Micro or Pico projectors are not really a brand new phenomenon, but the reason this one particularly caught my eye was because of its design. The MiLi Power Projector has a built-in iPod dock, on which your iPod or iPhone can rest seamlessly while being hooked up to the projector. The picture quality is above average in the Pico category and this little gadget gives you up to 2.5 hours of battery life. The device also comes with an on-board speaker that is considerable louder than the iPhone’s speaker but don’t expect miracles. It is also a walk in the park to set it up, just charge it through micro-USB, pop open the kick stand, place it on a flat surface, hook up your iDevice and you are good to go.

Although this device may be pretty tempting at first glance, you have to keep in mind that there are still a few drawbacks. First and foremost, the device is not cheap, but that shouldn’t be a surprise considering the history of devices compatible with Apple products. Secondly, the availability in Pakistan may also be limited. You also have to consider that this is no HD projector with a gazillion lumens of brightness and you have to use thie projector in pretty much a dark room. Additionally, even though MiLi claims a screen size of up to 70”, the best quality tops out at about 40”, which is still a decent enough size for what you may be trying to achieve. Finally, the resolution tops out at VGA so don’t expect pixel perfect HD quality, but that has to be expected from a current day Pico projector anyway.

Overall, the device is something pretty interesting and could provide you with loads of possibilities in terms of how you want to use your iPod or iPhone and in what way you would want to impress your peers. Also considering its very portable size, you can pretty much have it handy for whenever you want to pull it out and show off. Whether you really want this device and are you able to justify the high price tag are decisions that are totally left on you however.

Sharp Aquos 3D Phone… Japan Still TOP DOG!!!

Arsalan Ahmed — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:20:13 +0000

It was sad to see Japan go through all the recent devastation caused by the earthquakes and the tsunamis. Speculations were made that Japan had taken severe blows in every sector and that it would fall back on industrial production and tech development as well. An interesting news article stated that due the events, microchip production had taken a hit and due to the shortage, the prices and growth in the sector would be affected. Well I guess those speculations were laid to rest, because as it seems, Japan is still the hub of all the latest and greatest consumer electronics and the Japanese masses have the luxury of buying products that haven’t been released elsewhere in the world.

One such gadget that was brought to my attention was a new, very powerful and feature packed Smartphone made by Sharp. Yes Sharp!! Believe it or not, Sharp has been making phones for the longest and has an extensive lineup. The phones made by Sharp have not really made a significant impact in the world of mobile phones. Well that is to change come the 20^th of May in Japan.

Since 3D has been the craze in the world of tech these days, every manufacturer is racing to join the category. Since Sharp makes pretty decent televisions under the Aquos lineup, they decided to integrate that same technology into making a Smarphone as well. Hence the Sharp Aquos SH-12C has been scheduled to be released (exclusively in Japan for now) on the 20^th of May.

What makes this phone so much more special is not the fact that it can display 3D images on its 4.2” screen, that feature already exists in the LG Optimus 3D, but the fact that it will be the first Smartphone by any manufacturer in the world capable of recording 3D video in HD. The Sharp Aquos phone includes 2 8MP cameras on the back which allow it to record 3D video at 720p resolution. The only other device allowing 3D video recording right now is the LG G-Slate Tablet, but that is a tablet and not a Smartphone.

Other noteworthy features include a 1.4GHz processor that is powerful enough to support the 3D video recording and the latest version of Android OS (2.3 Gingerbread). What is most interesting is the fact that Sharp has made the claim that consumers will be able to view 3D images on the phone’s display without the need for 3D glasses. That in itself is a first for any 3D mobile phone and definitely worth a pat on the back.

Finally, what it means for Pakistan is that even though the phone will not be available to the rest of the world just yet, the prospects of 3D enabled devices becoming readily available and affordable are just around the corner. Ofcourse it is only a matter of time before Sharp releases this beast onto the rest of the world, so stay tuned…

Spy Gadgets That Help You Become A Spy

Arsalan Ahmed — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:18:19 +0000

There are an infinite number of ways in which technology affects our lives. While some parts of technology are integrated into our daily lifestyles and we simply take them for granted, others are far-fetched ideas and uber cool gadgets that simply leave us fascinated and fantasizing.

I am sure we’ve all watched our fair share of spy and secret agent movies where savvy government agents use state-of-the-art gadgets to outsmart, outmaneuver and outperform their foes. These ultra high tech gadgets leave us thinking, what if we could get our hands on them? How would we create havoc with super cool spy gadgets?

Well, I’ve got some good news on two fronts!!! Firstly, because of the rate at which tech progresses in today’s world, some variants of these futuristic spy gadgets are now available to the average consumer. This fact, combined with our fascination with stalking people has brought us a range of readily available spy gadgets. How creative you get with them and how you use them is absolutely a matter of choice, but here is a list of some interesting gadgets that could make you your very own Bond!!!

HIDDEN CAMERAS

For times you just cant afford to miss out on that priceless moment without being noticed !!!

CAP CAMERA

BELT CLIP CAMERA

KEY CHAIN CAMERA

LIGHTER CAMERA

HIDDEN VOICE RECORDERS

For times when you want to remember everything you and others said !!!

WRIST WATCH VOICE RECORDER

PEN VOICE RECORDER

SOFT DRINK CAN VOICE RECORDER

HARDWARE PC KEY LOGGERS

These little devices can be connected to a PC’s Keyboard wire to record every single keystroke!!!

STANDARD PS2 KEY LOGGER

KEY LOGGER WITH WIFI TRANSMISSION

BUG DETECTORS

These devices are for the counter-spies who want to locate devices being used against them!!!

NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT

This technology is becoming more and more affordable everyday and is super cool to use!!!

Electric Sheesha…. Smoke the Tech!!!

Arsalan Ahmed — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:15:49 +0000

If you are a Sheesha aficionado like I am, this one is especially relevant. For others who are casual smokers or just hang around in the company of Sheesha smokers, this may still be an interesting read. Like I always state in my posts, I’m a firm believer in the fact that technology tends to make your life easier and more interesting in many ways. Well this is where technology and Sheesha come into play together.

Almost all aficionados own the equipment, to pop it out, set it up and start smoking away at any convenient time or whenever friends gather up at a common place. I own two Sheeshas in my case. I think most would agree that it’s a fun and enjoyable experience where friends gather up and enjoy the good times. What I don’t particularly enjoy is when the smoke starts to thin out and you realize that the coal you lit up a few minutes back is all burnt out. That short break in the middle where you have to take measures to reignite new pieces is a major annoyance. This is where tech comes in to save the day.

This little device referred to Electric Coal or E-Coal is a knight in shining armor. You place this little gizmo simply where you would place normal coal and plug it into a power socket and viola!!! E-Coal warms up to the very same temperature that regular coal does and maintains that state for as long as it is plugged in. This means that it provides the continuous heat required for the flavored tobacco to stay ablaze and keep producing that thick puff of sweetness!!!

Since our beloved government today passed a bill to ban Sheesha smoking in restaurants and open-spaces, I have a feeling that I will have a lot of my friends showing up to my place as a substitute and my Sheesha will be getting a regular workout. In that regard, this equipment may be a very useful thing to have. As things stand, I’m not sure of the availability of E-coal, but I am pretty sure if I hunt around, I should be able to find it at one of the stores. Also considering the amount of money you would save in the long run with not having to burn Magic Coal, this might end up paying for itself. If you are convinced that this is something you might like to have as well and go out looking for it, hit me up if you find it. Here is another example of how tech saves the day…. Smoke Away!!!

Top 5 Gadgets…. To Help Cheat in EXAMS!!!

Arsalan Ahmed — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:12:58 +0000

I am a student, and these days exam fever has overshadowed my tech life. Unlike on a regular day, where I spend a LOT of time around tech, during exams it becomes “Some Time” around tech. But my blog and tech is always on my mind nonetheless. The hodgepodge of things going on in my head made me come up with this idea.

Since tech makes so many things easier for us, can’t it also help us pass our exams a little easier too? Sure it can… but mind you that even though it may, there is a certain ethical aspect associated with this. I would clearly like to state that this post is for informational and enjoyment purposes only and Paki Tech Reviews does not in any way endorse cheating during exams or any such unethical behavior. But to let our minds ponder on what could be…. Here are some interesting gadgets that would let you be a little evil!!!

CELL PHONE WATCHES:

With technology growing at such a rapid pace, this was bound to happen sooner or later. These cellular watches can go undetected and may allow you to read previously received text messages that contain information. If you want to go a step further and acquire live help from a buddy on the other end of the phone, use these in conjunction with the next gadget.

SPY BLUETOOTH EARPHONES:

They are much smaller than your regular in-ear Bluetooth headsets and will most likely go unnoticed. The microphone in these gadgets is super sensitive and may even detect the low volume queries that you make inside the examination hall. These devices can be paired up with any mobile phone with Bluetooth or a Bluetooth enabled MP3 player that you may have recorded your notes on previously.

INVISIBLE INK AND ULTRA-VIOLET PENS:

These are more commonly used for recreational purposes but can be very effective in your evil quest for academic glory. The ink in the pen is invisible to the naked eye but becomes visible under UV light (Black Light) that is mounted on top of the pen. Write your notes anywhere you like and view them through the secret revealing light.

SOUND BUG:

This device is an interesting one and you can think of many creative ways to use it. It connects to any audio source and then attaches to any flat surface to make it a speaker. So save up your notes in a player, connect it to the Sound Bug and stick the device under the desk or writing table with the included suction cup. Your entire table top becomes a speaker projecting the sweet sound of your notes. Make sure to keep the volume very low so only you can hear it.

SCROLL PEN:

This one is not an electronic gadget per say but still would be a useful thing to have. The pen comes with built-in paper scroll that you can pull out anytime you like, it retracts back in as soon as you let go. This item gives you the ability to cramp ample information into the pen you will be using with a decent amount of discretion.

Once again, please do not consider this a go ahead to do something unethical and keep in mind that actually studying pays off many times over in the long run. Which brings me to my last point, I have an exam tomorrow and I should also be studying rather than letting my mind wander off to other things. Good luck for your Exams!!!