PopCap to launch Plants Vs Zombies Adventures for Facebook

PopCap announced that Plants Vs Zombies 2 (PvZ2) would be launched in August 2012 and still it hasn't launched. But PopCap has confirmed PvZ2 would be launched this summer and all the fans would be excited about this.


But that's not all but something more to come, A few days back, Electronic Arts (EA) registered a series of domains with the name "Plants Vs Zombies Adventures" (source). PvZA would be social network based, earlier PvZ was launched on Facebook and quickly gained popularity, and soon it was withdrawn, without giving out any reasons for dropping out. But now PopCap would finally launch a beta version of PvZ Adventures to a limited region, North America.

The game is set to feature new zombies and plants, and also a new story line, this version would be based on the "Road Trip" theme. And a new feature would be based on different difficulty levels, and has to be selected prior to starting the game.

We will come out with complete details for these new versions soon and also we hope PvZ2 and PvZ Adventures are as fun as the original version.

Google Glass Disadvantages!

Google Glass is one of the innovative and upcoming technology, which could turn the mobile and tablet industry upside down, if its a success. Google Glass is developed in Google X Lab. Its already been launched to a handful of people, these users over-whelmed by what they can do with Google Glass.

Google Glass is head gear which has a Screen, Microphone, Camera, GPS chip & Powered by Android

Tablets Ahead of Smartphones in Generating Internet Traffic

Adobe Digital Index has revealed a new trend generating in Internet usage, Tablets are providing more traffic than the Smartphones, 8% and 7% respectively. Tablets have taken of tremendously and its not just the viewrship but also amount spent on the online purchases is higher than the smartphones, and average conversion rate among the tablet users was 54% & 19% more than the smartphone and desktop users.




(Credit: Adobe Digital Index)



Useful Gmail Keyboard ShortCuts

Email has been around for many years, and many would have been using Gmail for years. Would you be able to work on the Gmail without using the mouse or touch pad? (if you are still using Desktops or Laptop). Many would answer it with a big NO.

Gmail has lots to offer, but many aren't interested to even check what's in its belly, we just think its only for sending mails. But we forget that sending emails could be a lot easier if you are the kind of guy/gal who like to use the keyboard and hate to move yor hands away from it.

Gmail offers the Keyboard Shortcuts, only a few people know about it and out of them many haven't used it. That only few people comes to around 1% of the total users of Gmail which is about 4 million and out of which about 5% people use the short cut, do you realize how underused is Gmail shortcuts. Why people aren't using is people think its difficult and would be time consuming, yes it is if you are the one who doesn't use the Gmail often, but if you are a frequent user or a power user than you ought to know this short cuts.

How to Activate Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts
Go to Click on gear icon and sellect Settings > General > Keyboard Shortcuts  to turn on the feature on your Gmail.

Revamped HTC One Specifications - what's new in this smartphone?

Taiwanese mobile manufacturer HTC has launched a revamped HTC One, HTC hopes it will set itself apart from the crowded smartphone market, currently lead by Samsung's Galaxy and Apple's iPhone.



HTC One has stunning display and aluminium body. Home Screen comes with a personalised Blink Feed



Start Menu 8 for Windows 8 from Iobit and its Free!

Windows 8 has com up with many changes, and one of the critical change that it came up with is dropping the "Start Menu". The loss of "Start Menu" might put old folks (one who are used to them) in dire need of them, a solution has been provided by Iobit.

WinZip for Windows 8 is availabe at Windows Store for Free

Microsoft has provided WinZip (Windows 8) as a free ware in its Windows Store,usually it costs around $20. WinZip is one of the most popular compression programs available for Windows, Mobile and Mac. The free ware is completely a new version with modern UI environment, which has touch-friendly interface.

Pros and Cons of Dell going Private

Dell worlds third largest maker of PC's is in talks to sell itself to a consortium of buyers led by Michael Dell (Founder & CEO), Silver Lake Partners and Microsoft. The deal might be in the stock price range of $13 to $14.5 and would value company in the range of $22 billion to $24.5 billion. The deal might finalise in the first or second week of February, but speculation indicate it as early as Monday, 4 February. With the privatisation Michael Dell will be the majority share holder, where as Silver Lake and Microsoft will be minority shareholders.

Microsoft Surface Pro 64GB: has a monstrous belly!!

Microsoft’s Surface Pro tablets would hit the shelves on February 9, with Windows 8 is priced at $899 for 64GB and S999 for 128GB. The features of Surface is impressive has a multi-touch 10.6-inch screen with 1920x1080 resolution, Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM, USB 3.0, an integrated Intel GPU.

What’s in name? Ask RIM, sorry BlackBerry

About five years ago I didn’t know the maker of BlackBerry Smartphones was RIM (Research In Motion) although I had seen many managers and CEO’s flaunted this device and it was the cool or have to gadget then. But time changed, iPhone came so did Samsung, LG, Sony, etc with touch screen phones and we the younger breed became the cooler lot. Interest in BlackBerry faded and was termed as BalckBrick, if any one flaunted it. RIM was very slow to react to the changes and its stock dwindled since beggining of 2009 and bottomed out to $15 in mid of 2012, which was down 90% of 2008's high.

RIM decided that it will change and showed its intention to the world in May 2012, during the unveiling of its BalackBerry 10 Operating Systems.  It released the BlackBerry 10 and prototype touchscreen phone to developers.

Indian Income Tax department gives Nokia a $2.4 Billion bill for tax evasion

Income tax (IT) department is probing a tax evasion case against Nokia, IT department has released an interim report accusing Nokia for tax and transfer-pricing violations to the tune of Rs.13,000 crore or $2.4 Billion.

Microsoft Office 2013 Vs. Office 365-features and differences

Microsoft has started its launch of Office 2013 and refreshing Office 365. As an Microsoft Office user these questions popped up in mind, what's new, can I upgrade or do I have to buy new license, should I go for Office 2013 or much hyped Office 365.

What's New

Nothing much is the simplest answer. New version has minor fixes, tweaks and features; like touch screen compatibility, cloud integration and and and.... (Holly shomolly I forgot). But have great great limitation, new Microsoft Office editions are only available for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Mac OS X machines.

Ah, with Office 365 you can directly subscribe over internet and no need for DVD's, License Keys; just log-on to your Microsoft and everythings done.

Another new is........ Office Logo

Download Direct Links for iOS 6.1 & know about Jailbreaks

Just a few days back I heard the rumours that iOS 6.1 beta version released for developers would be the final version of the new iOS 6.1, well well it has turned out be true. Apple's iOS 6.1 is now available for download on iTunes and OTA.

Samsung Galaxy Express 4G LTE - Launch

Samsung has launched a new smartphone Samsung Galaxy Express within a few days of its previous launch of Samsung Galaxy Grand & Galaxy Xcover2, and looks like it will stick /  improve 2012's release record of 48 new mobiles. Galaxy Express is targeted at the customers looking for a 4G LTE smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 powered by Android4.1 and 1Ghz dual-core CPU

Samsung's "rugged" Xcover2 phone has been released and would be available in stores by last week of February 2013. The features of the latest phone has been improved to match the current standards. The Korean manufacturer claims that the Galaxy Xcover 2 is "the ideal smartphone for active explorers who are enjoying outdoor lifestyles and seeking a durable mobile device with essential smartphone capabilities."

Nokia Rumor - 41MP camera on Windows8 phones

Nokia's next big plans seems to be centred around a 41 Megapixle Pureview camera phone, based on the Windows8 operating system platform. After the unexpected success of the "Lumia" brands around the globe, Nokia is looking to strengthen in its product base by actively contesting with Apple's iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy smartphones.