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Sony launches VAIO Flip 'laptab'
It has a full high-definition (1080 pixels) touchscreen which comes with an onscreen keyboard
 "Sony launches VAIO Flip 'laptab'")
 "CES 2014: The eye-catchers")
Smarter watches and wearable TVs in 2014!
The smartwatch industry to generate billions more in revenue for consumer tech companies in 2014, according to research estimates
 "Smarter watches and wearable TVs in 2014!")
Intex launches Aqua i4+ smartphone for Rs 7,600
Phone will feature pre-installed instant messaging apps like WeChat and OLX along with 5 GB of free cloud storage through an Intex Cloud app
 "Intex launches Aqua i4+ smartphone for Rs 7,600")
Watch that: Gear up to face the time
Samsung Gear scores a point in futuristic wearable tech
 "Watch that: Gear up to face the time")
 "Sony's PlayStation 4 launched at Rs 39,900")
Nokia's Lumia 1520 launched at Rs 46,999
Company to focus more on services or experiences like mapping, imaging and music
 "Nokia's Lumia 1520 launched at Rs 46,999")
No compromise on quality
The author checks out Sigma's new 18-35mm f/1.8 lens, which is compact, functional and affordable
 "No compromise on quality")
The big picture? It's not worth it
Sony's QX100 lens, which can be attached to smartphones to convert them into cameras, is a lot of hassle for very little usefulness
 "The big picture? It's not worth it")
Samsung launches smartphone with regional languages support
Phone has an interactive user interface along with access to applications and content in 10 Indian languages
 "Samsung launches smartphone with regional languages support")
Preference for large smartphones eating into tablet sales
IDC lowers its tablet shipment forecast from 227 million to 221 million units
 "Preference for large smartphones eating into tablet sales")
Windows-based tablet sales to touch 39.3 mn units by 2017: IDC
Windows devices are projected to account for 10% of a combined PC and Windows Tablet market by 2016
 "Windows-based tablet sales to touch 39.3 mn units by 2017: IDC")
Sony launches high-end cameras, lenses for professionals
Alpha7R, which the company claims as the world's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens camera is priced at Rs 1,24,990
 "Sony launches high-end cameras, lenses for professionals")
Is an earphone worth $ 1,250?
The author checks out the sound-isolating earphones from Shure and finds them unnecessarily complicated
 "Is an earphone worth $ 1,250?")
4G phones at $100 can be reality in 18 months: Broadcom
4G technology is nearly five-times faster than its predecessor 3G but handsets that work on this ultra fast service are costly
 "4G phones at $100 can be reality in 18 months: Broadcom")
Google's Nexus 5 and 7 hit Indian shores priced at Rs 28,999 onwards
Nexus 5, which is now available on Google's Play store for Indian consumers, is the first device powered by the Android 4.4 KitKat operating system
 "Google's Nexus 5 and 7 hit Indian shores priced at Rs 28,999 onwards")
Mobikwik launches digital wallet for Windows smartphones
The App offers users the convenience and security to purchase goods and services on third party merchant websites
Qualcomm to sell smartwatch for $350 from Dec 2
Featuring Qualcomm's Mirasol display technology, the smartwatch will have multiple days of battery life and visibility even in bright sunlight
 "Qualcomm to sell smartwatch for $350 from Dec 2")
HTC mulls more handsets on Windows 8
HTC at present has a share of between 4% and 6% of the Indian smartphone market
 "HTC mulls more handsets on Windows 8")
Simplicity comes at a price
Armed with a hard shell case, Sennheiser's latest set of headphones offers an enviable balance of sound
 "Simplicity comes at a price")
