'Vodafone Smart' 3G Android phone launched in India at Rs 4,995

A new 3G phone - Vodafone Smart, which runs Android 2.2.1 operating system. 

Features and Specifications:

1. Display: 2.8-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen
2. Weight:104g
3. OS:android 2.2.1
4. Processor: Snapdragon S1 processor
5. Memory:130MB internal;expandable upto 32GB,2GB card included.
6. Other:

• Vodafone music
• Gmail
• Google Talk
• Google Search
• digital compass

Beetel launches Magiq Glide tablet in India for Rs.11,999

Beetel Teletech have officially announced the launch of their Magiq Glide tablet in India for Rs.11,999 (MRP),

According to the information from sources,it has android froyo version 2.2 and has 2Mp camera.

Users can access a host of applications from the Android Marketplace on the Beetel Magiq Glide tablet, too.

Specifications:

1. Single SIM
2. Android 2.2
3. 1GHz processor
4. Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
5. Camera: Dual 2MP
6. Memory: Internal – 8GB, Expandable-Upto 16GB
7. Display: 7.0-inch WVGA.

This new tablet has been introduced after the success of previous Magiq tablet.

Beetel Teletech Limited, said, “The Magiq Glide is the latest addition to our successful Magiq range of tablets which has been highly appreciated by the Indian consumers. After an extensive market research and keeping in mind the feedback received from our customers on our previous products we have come up with the Magiq Glide. The new tablet has all the features available in our previous products which our customers liked and additionally we have added a capacitive touch screen to enrich the touch experience.” 

Google+ To Enhance Photo Sharing With Upcoming Find My Face

If you came from an all night party and want to see the photographs because you cant wait,Google plus introduces a new feature which tries to make it easier for you with its new application "FIND MY FACE"-COMING SOON..

When this new feature will be ready to use,the user has to enable the applicationto get quick acces to the photos which are posted by the friends.

According to the Google engineer team,more options and features will be added to Find My Face to make it easier for friends and family to share their photos.

IMPORTANT:Find My Face will be turned off by default, in what seems to be a move to avoid any complications with privacy issues.

Features such as Find My Face are expected to lure in more people to try it out.

Simple ways to reduce blood pressure

- Walk it out — Walking at a brisk pace can help lower your pressure. A good workout will ensure the heart uses oxygen more efficiently. Getting a rigorous cardio workout 4 to 5 times a week can make a huge difference. Start by incorporating about 15 minutes of exercise in your daily routine and slowly increase the time and difficulty level.

- Deep Breathing — Learning some slow breathing and meditation techniques can do you wonders. It will help reduce stress drastically and keep your blood pressure in check. Try taking out 10 minutes every morning and at night. Inhale and exhale deeply. If you can, join a yoga class for some time so that you can learn the proper method.

- Go for potassium-rich foods — You have probably heard of the negative effects of sodium on the body and potassium is an essential mineral to counter the effects of sodium on blood pressure. Fruits and vegetables are rich in potassium. Try adding sweet potatoes, tomatoes, orange juice, potatoes, bananas, peas, and prunes and raisins to your regular diet.

- Go slow on the salt — Whether you have a family history of high blood pressure or not, reducing your intake of salt can make a huge difference to your health. Before adding that extra pinch of salt to your food, think if you really need it. Try substituting salt with lime, garlic, pepper or other herbs and spices. Go slow on processed and packaged foods. Potato chips, frozen chicken nuggets, bacon etc are high in sodium. Try calculating your daily sodium consumption. Keep a food diary and you may be surprised at how much you're taking in.

- Dark chocolate benefits — The darker variety of chocolate has flavonols that make blood vessels more elastic. Choose one that has at least 70 per cent cocoa to really reap the benefits.

- Alcohol alert — While it does provide some health benefits, alcohol can also be bad for your health. If consumed in small amounts, it can help prevent heart attacks and coronary artery disease. But, more than one or two drinks and the benefits are gone. Keep a check on your drinking patterns and if you're a heavy drinker, start reducing slowly. Never indulge in binge drinking. Consuming four or five drinks in a row can cause a sudden increase in blood pressure.

- Tea benefits — Herbal teas are the way to go. In a study conducted, those who sipped on hibiscus tea daily lowered their blood pressure. Many herbal teas contain hibiscus or you can always opt for green tea. The effects of caffeine are still debatable. Drinking caffeinated beverages can temporarily increase pressure. The solution is to check your pressure within 30 minutes of drinking a cup of coffee to determine if it works for your body.

TIPS FOR GETTING A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP

The secret to getting good sleep every night

Good sleep strategies are essential to deep, restorative sleep you can count on, night after night. By learning to avoid common enemies of sleep and trying out a variety of healthy sleep-promoting techniques, you can discover your personal prescription to a good night’s rest.

The key is to experiment. What works for some might not work as well for others. It’s important to find the sleep strategies that work best for you.

The first step to improving the quality of your rest is finding out how much sleep you need. How much sleep is enough? While sleep requirements vary slightly from person to person, most healthy adults need at least 8 hours of sleep each night to function at their best.

How to sleep better tip 1: Keep a regular sleep schedule

Getting back in sync with your body’s natural sleep–wake cycle—your circadian rhythm—is one of the most important strategies for achieving good sleep. If you keep a regular sleep schedule, going to bed and getting up at the same time each day, you will feel much more refreshed and energized than if you sleep the same number of hours at different times. This holds true even if you alter your sleep schedule by only an hour or two. Consistency is important.

• Set a regular bedtime.
• Wake up at the same time every day.
• Nap to make up for lost sleep
• Be smart about napping. 

How to sleep better tip 2: Naturally regulate your sleep-wake cycle

Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle. Melatonin production is controlled by light exposure. Your brain should secrete more in the evening, when it’s dark, to make you sleepy, and less during the day when it’s light and you want to stay awake and alert. However, many aspects of modern life can disrupt your body’s natural production of melatonin and with it your sleep-wake cycle.

Spending long days in an office away from natural light, for example, can impact your daytime wakefulness and make your brain sleepy. Then bright lights at night—especially from hours spent in front of the TV or computer screen—can suppress your body’s production of melatonin and make it harder to sleep. However, there are ways for you to naturally regulate your sleep-wake cycle, boost your body’s production of melatonin, and keep your brain on a healthy schedule.

Increase light exposure during the day

• Remove your sunglasses
• Spend more time outside during daylight
• Let as much light into your home/workspace as possible.

Boost melatonin production at night

• Turn off your television and computer.
• Don’t read from a backlit device at night (such as an iPad)
• When it’s time to sleep, make sure the room is dark

How to sleep better tip 3: Create a relaxing bedtime routine

If you make a consistent effort to relax and unwind before bed, you will sleep easier and more deeply. A peaceful bedtime routine sends a powerful signal to your brain that it’s time to wind down and let go of the day’s stresses.

Make your bedroom more sleep friendly

• Keep noise down.
• Keep your room cool.
• Make sure your bed is comfortable.

How to sleep better tip 4: Eat right and get regular exercise

Your daytime eating and exercise habits play a role in how well you sleep. It’s particularly important to watch what you put in your body in the hours leading up to your bedtime.

• Stay away from big meals at night.
• Avoid alcohol before bed
• Cut down on caffeine
• Quit smoking

How to sleep better tip 5: Get anxiety and stress in check

If you can’t stop yourself from worrying, especially about things outside your control, you need to learn how to manage your thoughts. For example, you can learn to evaluate your worries to see if they’re truly realistic and learn to replace irrational fears with more productive thoughts. Even counting sheep is more productive than worrying at bedtime.

If the stress of managing work, family, or school is keeping you awake, you need help with stress management. By learning how to manage your time effectively, handle stress in a productive way, and maintain a calm, positive outlook, you’ll be able to sleep better at night.

Relaxation techniques for better sleep

• Deep breathing.
• Progressive muscle relaxation.
• Visualizing a peaceful, restful place.

How to sleep better tip 6: Ways to get back to sleep

It’s normal to wake briefly during the night. In fact, a good sleeper won’t even remember it. But if you’re waking up during the night and having trouble falling back asleep, the following tips may help.

• Stay out of your head. 
• Make relaxation your goal, not sleep.
• Postpone worrying and brainstorming

How to sleep better tip 7: Know when to see a sleep doctor

If you’ve tried the tips above, but are still struggling with sleep problems, you may have a sleep disorder that requires professional treatment. Consider scheduling a visit with a sleep doctor if, despite your best efforts at self–help

Facebook offers Rs 70 lakh package to IIT-Kanpur student

KANPUR (UP): Social networking giant Facebook has offered about Rs 70 lakh per annum package to an IITstudent here in the ongoing campus placements. 

"M Tech (computer science and engineering) student Siddharth Agrawal has been offered the package (near about Rs 70 lakh)," IIT-K registrar Sanjeev Kashelkar said. 

He said Facebook has offered high packages to other students as well but the one offered to Agrawal is the highest so far. The registrar, however, did not disclose the exact amount. 

Last week, Facebook had offered a similar package to a IIT-Kharagpur student. 

The placement process in the IIT here started on December 2 with over 950 graduates and post-graduates vying for jobs in high-profile companies likeMicrosoft, GE, Infosys and TCS. 

On the first day itself, over 100 students were placed, with 15 students being picked up by Microsoft. Over 400 students have been placed so far since the placement process began, the registrar said. 

Around 200 companies are expected to visit the institute to hire aspirants in the coming days. The placement programme would end on December 22.

Source:http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/jobs/facebook-offers-rs-70-lakh-package-to-iit-kanpur-student/articleshow/11048137.cms

Google Enhances Image Search Results On Tablets, Adds 'Carousel' View And Improved Navigation .

As yet another step in improving the function of its site on tablets, Google has added a useful feature to the mix in regards to image search results. Now, when you search for an image you'll be greeted with a much more pleasant interface, which includes larger images and the new carouselview.

Google has been busy today rolling out a few new services, updates and applications today. Including their new Google Currents, magazine browser application  and new additions to their Gmail, Contact and Google+ service to bring them even closer together.

Once you've searched for an image, simply tap on it to enlarge. Swiping will take you to the next image, which is a really nice way to navigate through all of the pictures. If you'd prefer to see them all in one place, though, the carousel view automatically loads new images as you scroll, so you never have to flip through pages.

This new feature is available now for both Android tablets and the iPad, so fire up your browser and give it a try!