Google adds virtual scientific calculator on search

Google search is not only meant for searching Web pages, but also to know stock quote, weather information, time of a city, unit conversion, sports core, quick calculations and more.

Now, the search engine giant has added a 34 button virtual calculation tool to the search. This will help us use the search engine as a calculation tool. The calculator feature is available across almost all the browsers (mobile and web).

To get the 34 button virtual scientific calculator, simple type ‘calculator’ in the search box. There is another way to open the calculator on Google. Type any calculation (example – ’14*5′) in the search box.

Calculator feature of Google is not new, but the 34 button virtual calculator with scientific functions is a recent one. It performs functions such as sine, cosine, tangent, exponential, logarithm, pie, power, square root and natural logarithm apart from normal calculations.

Usually Google adds new features to the search. Previously, it added Knowledge Graph that will display information relevant to a search query. It also introduced Power Searching with Google. It is a free, online course that shows the techniques of Google search and teaches users how to search effectively.

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Asus launches Windows Tablet 600 with 8MP camera

With the arrival of windows 8 OS by this October, we are going to witness a range of windows powered tablets from gadget giants. The most notable one among them will be Asus Windows Tablet 600. It will reach the market with a brilliant design and impressive multimedia options. Though not many specifications are known, still we get an early preview of some of the key specs. 

Asus Windows Tablet 600 features a 10.1-inch display screen enhanced by a Super IPS+ technology with 1366 x 768 pixels resolution. The input options of this tablet are a multi touch screen and an attachable QWERTY-type keyboard. Standard internal memory space with this tablet can be extended with an eMMC flash storage of 32GB. Data can be transferred to other devices and also backed up using the USB 2.0 connector. The wireless transfer of data is also possible with the aid of Bluetooth 4.0. 

Key Features and Specifications:

• A 10.1-inch display screen enhanced by a Super IPS+ technology with 1366 x 768 pixels resolution
• A multi touch screen and an attachable QWERTY-type keyboard
• 8MP rear camera
• 2GB of RAM
• Extended with an eMMC flash storage of 32GB
• 4G LTE radio supplied by NVIDIA
• USB 2.0 connector
• Bluetooth 4.0
• WiFi connectivity
• powered by a quad core Tegra 3 SOC
• Nvidia 12-core GPU supports

Asus Windows Tablet 600 is powered by a quad core Tegra 3 SOC offering good operating efficiency. The inclusion of 2GB of RAM helps in ensuring optimum operating speed. The Nvidia 12-core GPU supports in delivering an enriched gaming experience. The windows 8 operating platform is bringing in lot more built in functionality and ease of use in carrying out daily tasks. The location tracing with this Asus tablet is carried out with GPS module having advanced options like A-GPS facility.

Asus Windows Tablet 600 has an impressive multimedia section with an 8MP rear camera. The camera section is improvised with features like auto focus and optical zoom options. The built in LED flash will function as mobile light too. A built in battery will offer standard operating time for this windows tablet. 

Asus Windows Tablet 600 is expected to reach the world of tablets most probably by the October of this year. This tablet will hit the shelves of USA, UK and India. The pricing information of this Asus tablet is not confirmed as of now. We can look forward to a standard price tag when this Windows tablet reaches the market shortly.

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Top 5 Best WiFi phones below Rs 5,000

Wi-Fi is becoming an important feature in mobile phones. The Wi-Fi enabled phones allows you to surf Internet and lets you download songs and apps for a less cost. All the smartphones have Wi-Fi, but if you are not interested in buying expensive phones and still want the wireless connectivity option, you have landed on the right place. Check out the listof top 5 Wi-Fi phones.

 1.Samsung Chat 527:

• A 2.4 inch TFT LCD display
• WiFi connectivity
• 2 megapixel camera
• Supports GPRS
• expanded up to 16 GB via a microSD card
• A 3.5 mm audio port
• 1,000 mAh battery

Price: Rs. 4,500/-

2.Motorola Brea Ex 119:

• 2.4 inch capacitive touchscreen
• A large five-row Qwerty keypad
• WiFi connectivity
•  a 3 megapixel camera,
•  Supports GPRS, Edge 
• bluetooth connectivity
• USB port option
• expandable memory up to 32 GB
• 1000 mAh battery

Price: Rs. 5,000/-

3.LG C375:

• Dual SIM phone
• 2.3 inch tft lcd display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels
• a Qwerty keypad
• WiFi connectivity
• 8 GB memory expanded with a microSD card,
• 2.0 megapixel camera
• bluetooth connnectivity
• Supports GPRS
• 1000 mAh battery

Price: Rs. 4,000/-

4.Karbonn A1:

• A smaller 2.8 inch display with a resistive touchscreen
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot connectivity
• snappy 600 MHz processor
• 3.2 megapixel camera,
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Supports GPRS
• USB port option
• Li-on 1100 mAh battery

Price: Rs. 4,400/-

5.Spice Mi 270:

• cheapest dual SIM Android phone
• A 2.8 inch resistive touchscreen with 240 x 320 pixel resolution
• WiFi connectivity
• Powered by 600 MHz processor 
• 2 megapixel camera
• Bluetooth option
• 3G connectivity
• Expendable memory up to 16 GB
• 1000 mAh battery
  

Price: Rs 3,500/-

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Facebook offers free antivirus software

Facebook has announced that it is providing antivirus services to its users. The social networking giant will be directing users to its malware checkpoints. If users feel that their computers are infected with virus, they will be directed to these checkpoints, claim reports.

There is a self enrollment process for this. Through this process, users can access the  free ativirus programs from Microsoft or McAfee. As per the reports, the social networking firm has said that the users can be more proactive with these new security checkpoints.

Earlier, if you have suspected that your computer has acquired malware, you would run an anti-virus or wait for Facebook to identify an actionable threat. Now, the new Facebook selfenrollment process with malware checkpoints will help you obtain a free anti-virus product to clean your system 

Facebook created the anti-virus marketplace in the beginning of this year. Users can download trials of security software from here. There is also a system that will notify the users if their computers are infected. 

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AirTyme unveils an Android phone for Rs 6,999

AirTyme has unveiled its first Android smartphone in India. Previously, the brand has launched cheap 3G  phones like Torrid and Flaunt. Its new android phones dubbed AirTyme Picasso DG50 is a dual SIM phone that is based on the Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system.

In the press release, the director of operation of AirTyme, Gaurav Narang said that the consumers of today look forward to have phones that are easy to use and feature-rich. The Picasso DG50 is a phone that will delight them with its beautiful artistic look.

The handset sports a 3.5 inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels. It has a 512 MB RAM under its hood. As of now, there is no word about the processor used in this handset. It has a 5 MP rear camera with LED flash and a front facing VGA camera for video chatting.

This Android smartphone has other usual features like Bluetooth, 3G and others that are common in Android phones. The handset has a micro SD card slot that supports up to 32 GB. It is powered by a 1450 mAh battery.

The AirTyme Picasso DG50 is available in Garbet and Smokey Grey color options. It is not officially launched but consumers can buy the device from online retailers for a price in India of Rs 6,999.

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