Sony’s New RX10 IV - Specifications

The newly launched RX10 IV will be available in all Alpha flagship stores and major electronic stores across India.

Model	MRP	Availability
RX10 IV	Rs 1,29,990/-	October 14th, 2017

Comparison Sheet

	RX10M2	RX10M3	RX10M4
Image Sensor	1.0 Type Exmor RS CMOS	1.0 Type Exmor RS CMOS	1.0 Type Exmor RS CMOS
Resolution	20.1MP	20.1MP	20.1MP
Auto Focus	25 point AF	25 point AF	315 + 25 point AF
FPS	14 FPS	14 FPS	24 fps
Lens	Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* 24-200mm (8.3x)	Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* 24-600mm (25x)	Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* 24-600mm (25x)
Lens structure	14 elements in 11 groups (including AA lens) *Advanced Aspherical	18 elements in 13 groups (including AA lens) *Advanced Aspherical	18 elements in 13 groups (including AA lens) *Advanced Aspherical
Aperture	F2.8 constant	F2.4(W)-4.0(T)	F2.4(W)-4.0(T)
Iris Diaphragm	7 blades	9 blades	9 blades
ND Filter	Built-in	Built-in	-
Dynamic Range	UPTO EV 6	UPTO EV 6	UPTO EV 6
ISO	UPTO 12800	UPTO 12800	UPTO 12800
Shutter Speed	1/32000 (Electronic) 1/3200 (Mechanical)	1/32000 (Electronic) 1/2000 (Mechanical)	1/32000 (Electronic) 1/2000 (Mechanical)
4K Movie Rec	4K Internal Rec	4K Internal Rec	4K Internal Rec
Slow Motion	40x Super Slow Motion 960/480/240fps (NTSC) 1000/500/250fps (PAL)	40x Super Slow Motion 960/480/240fps (NTSC) 1000/500/250fps (PAL)	40x Super Slow Motion 960/480/240fps (NTSC) 1000/500/250fps (PAL)
Full-HD Movie Rec	XAVC-S (50M 50p/25p/100p) AVCHD (50p/25p)	XAVC-S (50M 60p/30p/24p) AVCHD (60p/24p)	XAVC-S (50M 60p/30p/24p) AVCHD (60p/24p)
Proxy Recording	-	-	Yes
Picture Profile	Yes	YES	YES
View-Finder	YES XGA OLED EVF	YES XGA OLED EVF	YES XGA OLED EVF
LCD	3.0-type Tilt (Up 107, Down 42) 1229K dots	3.0-type Tilt (Up 107, Down 42) 1229K dots	3.0-type Tilt (Up 109, Down 41) 1440K dots
Touch Panel	-	-	YES
Multi Interface Shoe	YES	YES	YES
Built-in Flash	YES	YES	YES
Mode Dial	1 Step Dial (Shooting Mode selection)	1 Step Dial (Shooting Mode selection)	1 Step Dial (Shooting Mode selection)
Optical Steady Shot	YES	YES	YES
Panorama	YES	YES	YES
Self-Timer Uniqueness	Sec Timer	Sec Timer	Sec Timer
Wi-Fi	YES	YES	YES

1. Among fixed lens digital cameras with the 1.0-type sensor. As of October 2017, press release, based on Sony research

2. CIPA standard, internal measurement, at f=8.8mm (wide-end), EV6.8, Program Auto, Focus mode: AF-A, AF area: Center

3. With “Continuous shooting mode: Hi”

4. 35mm equivalent

5. Approx. effective MP

6. Only when 35mm-equivalent focal length is within 150-600mm range

7. With “Continuous shooting mode: Hi” and “Image quality: Fine

8. Not guaranteed to be 100% dust and moisture proof

9. A Class 10 or higher SDHC/SDXC memory card is required to record movies in the XAVC S format. UHS-I (U3) SDHC/SDXC card is required for 100Mbps

10. Sound cannot be recorded. A class 10 or higher SDHC/SDXC memory card is required

11. In NTSC mode. Switch between NTSC and PAL using the menu

Source: Sony

The new Audi A7 Sportback:- Control at your fingertips

Control at your fingertips: MMI touch response control system and online voice control

The new Audi A7 systematically continues the digitalization strategy of the A8. The interior architecture melds seamlessly with Audi’s new MMI touch response operating concept. It replaces the rotary pushbutton and the conventional buttons and controls of the previous model with two large, high-resolution touch displays.

The driver controls the infotainment system from the upper display. Mounted on the asymmetric console of the center tunnel, the 8.6-inch lower display provides access to the climate control system, comfort functions, and text input. Drivers can rest their wrist on the automatic transmission’s wide selector lever knob.

Audi offers an optional head-up display that projects important information onto the windshield. MMI navigation plus also includes the Audi virtual cockpit with a 12.3-inch display.

The MMI touch response operating concept features haptic and acoustic feedback and is as intuitive to use as a smartphone. Users hear and feel a click as confirmation when their finger triggers a function. With its logical and flat menu structure, the system allows fast access to the various vehicle functions, and it can also be personalized thanks to configurable and movable favorites buttons.

The optional voice control in the new A7 Sportback makes operation even more convenient. With MMI navigation plus, the natural speech dialogue system processes questions and commands in two ways – with information stored onboard and at the same time with detailed knowledge from the cloud.

Source: Audi

The new Audi A7 Sportback - the interior

Show car design comes to production: the interior

The interior fuses design and technology in a unique way. The interior of the new Audi A7 Sportback dazzles with its futuristic lounge atmosphere. Its reduced, clean design language is based on a one-of-a-kind balance of tension and coolness. The horizontal lines and sleek instrument panel provide for a feeling of airy spaciousness. The center console is oriented toward the driver, underscoring the Gran Turismo’s sporty character. Four key values characterize the interior concept: progressiveness, sportiness, intuitiveness, and sophistication. All colors, upholstery materials, and inlays underscore the new aesthetic, from the base version to the design selection, the S line sports package and the particularly sophisticated Valcona leather. The optional contour ambient lighting package traces the contours and subtly highlights the space.

The 10.1-inch upper display (in combination with MMI navigation plus) is tilted toward the driver. With its black panel optics and framed in a graphite gray aluminum clasp, it almost disappears into the dashboard when switched off. The body supporting the clasp is itself a geometric sculpture. The display’s user interface appears as soon as the car is opened. In keeping with the interior design, the look is reduced and succinct. All screen content can be quickly registered.

Source: Audi

The new Audi A7 Sportback - the exterior design

Dynamics at their most beautiful: the exterior design

The exterior design of the A7 Sportback is an expression of the new design language that Audi introduced with the prologue study and made its production debut in the new Audi A8. With large surfaces, sharp edges and taut, athletic lines, the dynamics and progressiveness of the A7 signals from every perspective.

Up front, the Singleframe grille – wider and lower than that of the Audi A8 – the narrow headlights, the boldly contoured air inlets and the flat front end convey at a glance the sportiness of the Gran Turismo. The headlights are available in three versions. With the middle and top equipment lines, the light signature takes up the subject of digitalization: 12 adjacent lighting segments separated by narrow intervening spaces evoke associations with the binary digits 0 and 1. The top version is the HD Matrix LED headlights with Audi laser light.

The Audi A7 Sportback is an athletic sculpture with a long engine hood, long wheelbase, and short overhangs. Pronounced contours emphasize the wheels, which measure up to 21 inches in diameter, and reference Audi’s Quattro genes. These genes determine the proportions of the vehicle’s body. The silhouette is defined by the dynamic roofline, which drops sharply toward the rear. Four figures delineate the sporty character of the large coupe: It is 4,969 millimeters (16.3 ft) long, has a wheelbase of 2,926 millimeters (9.6 ft) and is 1,908 millimeters (6.3 ft) wide, but stands only 1,422 millimeters (4.7 ft) high.

As with the previous model, the rear end is tapered like that of a yacht. The long luggage compartment lid terminates in a pronounced, curved lip from which an integrated spoiler extends automatically at 120 km/h (74.6 mph). A flat light strip – a design feature common to all of Audi’s top models – joins the rear lights, whose tail lights are made up of 13 vertical segments. When the doors are unlocked and again when they are locked, fast-moving light animations play in the rear lights and in the headlights, highlighting the big coupe’s dynamics while standing still. The progressive exterior design of the new Audi A7 Sportback is largely devoid of chrome. The paint range offers a choice of 15 colors, eight of which are new. The optional S line exterior package further hones the look, with modifications to the radiator grille and the front air inlets, the sills and the front and rear diffusers. They are trimmed in gloss black and more strongly sculpted.

Source: Audi

LG V30 SMARTPHONE’S STUNNING VIDEO FEATURES

LG Electronics (LG) celebrated the retail launch of its newest flagship phone by commissioning six inspirational movie shorts by emerging filmmakers, who shot their films on the LG V30. LG also partnered with the 55th New York Film Festival for a weekend-long experiential activation in the Walter Reade Theater, as well as a private screening for the premiere of the original films. 

“We’re excited to work with LG for this unprecedented partnership, as this collaboration shows how new technology can truly open up doors for aspiring filmmakers,” said Lesli Klainberg, Executive Director of the Film Society of Lincoln Center. 

Creating Short Films, Shot on V30 

Shot on the LG V30, the six short films debuted at the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center. Using V30 features like Cine Effect and Point Zoom, the films highlighted various storylines but all united under a narrative of creativity and passion for visual storytelling. The V30 films and their creators are: 

 “Just the Beginning” by Lisann Valentin 

 “Tagged” by Elaine Del Valle 

 “LMFAO” by Ramon Pesante 

 “She Was Afraid to Fly” by Leyla Rosario 

 “The Spectacular Tito Garcia” by Samuel Gomez and Marcos Sotomayor 

 “High Stakes” by Diego Rooks

Source: LG

All new Dzire scores the fastest 1-lakh sales mark in Indian automobile history

Maruti Suzuki’s all-new Dzire has achieved the fastest 1-lakh sales mark, a distinctive feat in the Indian automobile industry. The third generation Dzire, launched in May 2017, has surpassed the 1-lakh sales milestone in just five and half months.

Positioned as an authentic sedan offering plush and roomy interiors, loaded with new features and equipped with advanced safety features, the new Dzire became an instant hit.

Expressing gratitude to customers for making Dzire the most successful entry sedan, Mr. R S Kalsi, Senior Executive Director (Marketing and Sales) at Maruti Suzuki India said: "Indeed, the Dzire has brought an unprecedented disruption in the automobile market. The new Dzire takes the brand to a whole new level – an authentic sedan designed for the young, aspirational and indulgence seeking Indian customer. Built afresh on the HEARTECT platform, the all-New Dzire continues to fulfill the growing aspirations of young and prosperous India. Committed to redefine the market, brand Dzire has not only expanded our share in the entry sedan segment but also expanded the industry size."

According to internal research, the top three reasons that have delighted Dzire customers in this avatar include the authentic sedan style and looks; the reliable and efficient Maruti Suzuki brand name and exciting new features in the car like the SmartPlay infotainment system with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Mirror-link technology and the Auto Gear Shift. These have made the new Dzire an irresistible package.

Interestingly, nearly half of the new Dzire customers have chosen the sedan as their first car purchase. This shows a paradigm shift of the Indian customers who are now opting for a sedan as their first car.

Maruti Suzuki customers have also appreciated the Auto Gear Shift (AGS) technology. Nearly 17% of Dzire customers have opted for AGS variant during April-September 2017. The AGS technology is now available on six options starting V trim up to Z and Z+ in Petrol and Diesel fuel variants.

The diesel variant of Dzire delivers best in industry fuel economy in passenger cars at 28.4 kmpl. Petrol fuel efficiency is 22.0 kmpl, making it the best in the segment.

Dzire has won the prestigious Good Design Awards 2017, hosted by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion in Japan.

Source: Maruti

A proud environment-friendly Vodafone family of Delhi

When I was of the age of my daughter now, the life was quite different. We had not even heard about Mobiles or Internet. There was no Social media or any digital world. There were no Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin or even Google & Yahoo. The only connectivity was through a Landline connection, but it was too difficult to get it. There was a waiting period of over 10 years for a landline connection. For making an STD call, we had to book it and it usually took half an hour or more to get the call connected. Making a payment was a big headache as there were very few spots to make the payment and we had to stand in queue for hours to make the payment. The Lineman used to dictate his terms of continuous connectivity and we were forced to offer him Money as well cold drinks for little favors, almost every month.

Things started changing and slowly but steadily, we reached to an era of mobile phones with so many service providers offering connectivity, Internet, Data plans and a lot more, at very high costs,  with the 24x7 helpline as well online payment possibilities. But it was the era of Call drops and 2G/3G  connectivity. For making a single call, there used to be many call drops, with no incoming voice or no outgoing noise. Signals were too weak to keep you in touch all the time. Internet speed was too slow to do anything while on the move. To overcome the problem, our Government introduced the Portability scheme, where consumers were allowed to shift to the better service provider while keeping the same number. 

Things have changed drastically in the last 30 years and we are now Live on various Social media platforms, interacting with those, whom we don’t even know personally. Now I and my daughter have the best Smartphone, best Internet connectivity, best social media network, best call connectivity, with online payment facilities, 24x7 helpline and a lot more. And this has become true, with the best service provider of India, i.e. Vodafone.  Yeah, Vodafone has the best connectivity & the best network in India now, and I can proudly call ourselves as the Vodafone family, as all of the mobile numbers we have in our family, belong to Vodafone. It is working perfectly in our locality or wherever we go and is the most reliable network.

Moreover, Vodafone is also helping the startups. It digitally connected Delhi & NCR by over 120 Free WI-Fi hotspot zones where you can use Free WI-Fi for 20 minutes, even though you are not a Vodafone customer. Vodafone has also created two Airs-Purifying bus shelters at Delhi & Gurugram. Vodafone is also urging the residents of Delhi & NCR to celebrate a Green Diwali by using the Super crackers being offered by it. To the utmost surprise of one & all, these super crackers have been filled with the Eco-friendly plant seeds to make the Delhi & NCR much greener. Probably that’s the spirit & enthusiasm of Vodafone to serve the customers, that has made it a choice of over 1.2 crore customers in Delhi & NCR.

Feeling proud that we belong to the Vodafone family of Delhi & NCR and enjoying the best of the services, ever provided by any service provider in India. We are now going to our nearest Vodafone store to get our personalized GIF as well the Super crackers to enjoy the festival of Diwali. Best wishes to the entire Vodafone family of Delhi & NCR for a very Happy Diwali & a prosperous New year ahead. Please log on to https://www.vodafone.in/home-delhi 

Pics used with thanks to Vodafone

HUAWEI Unveils the HUAWEI Mate 10 and HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro

Disruptive innovation often begins with bold dreams. During IFA Berlin, Huawei Consumer Business Group introduced its first AI mobile chipset, the Kirin 970. Today in Munich, Huawei announced the HUAWEI Mate 10 Series, which will open the door to new AI mobile applications. The HUAWEI Mate 10, HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro, and Porsche Design HUAWEI Mate 10 are breakthrough AI devices that combine innovative hardware, the Kirin 970 chipset and EMUI 8.0. The HUAWEI Mate 10 Series continues its legacy of superior product performance and long-lasting battery life while integrating New Leica Dual Camera technology. 

“As we enter the age of intelligence, AI is no longer a virtual concept but something that intertwines with our daily life. AI can enhance user experience, provide valuable services and improve product performance,” said Richard Yu, CEO, Huawei Consumer Business Group. “The HUAWEI Mate 10 Series introduces the first mobile AI-specific Neural Network Processing Unit, launching a new era of intelligent smartphones.” 

Key Features:

- Kirin 970, the world’s first AI processor for smartphones with a dedicated Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU); 

- A 3D Glass Body featuring a barely-there-bezel, HUAWEI FullView Display and HDR10 supported technology for intensely vivid and brighter colors; 

- TÜV Fast-Charge Safety Certified HUAWEI SuperCharge and 4000 mAh battery with AI-powered Battery Management 

- New Leica Dual Camera with SUMMILUX-H lenses, with both featuring an aperture of f/1.6, and intelligent photography including AI-powered Real-Time Scene and Object Recognition and AI-powered Bokeh Effect 

- An all-new, simplified EMUI 8.0 based on Android™ 8.0.

Source: Huawei