Toray Advanced Film Company has developed techniques to manufacture protective film that is capable of mending itself from small scratches. The company is calling this "Self-cure Coat Film" and it is produced using a wet coat of self-repairing layer (made of disclosed material), over a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film. Toray has been selling these in limited numbers for some time now, as decorative films for notebook computers; however, the company is now equipped to go into mass production. Continue Reading »

Speaking with an IDG News reporter, Qualcomm declared that the company is moving into the laptop business by developing a quad-core Snapdragon S4 system for lightweight Windows 8 laptops. Qualcomm hopes that the system will be ready to ship in time to meet Intel’s second generation of Ultrabooks in the market. Rob Chandhok of Qualcomm claimed that laptops based on the S4 system will be thinner and lighter than Apple's MacBook Air and present-day Ultrabooks. Continue Reading »

HP has launched its new ENVY 14 Spectre Ultrabook in India. It starts from Rs. 99,999. Continue Reading »

A Sony VAIO Chromebook is apparently at the FCC offices getting its blessings from the commission before going retail. The device is registered with the FCC under the moniker of Sony VAIO VCC111, which we are hoping is not the marketing name for it. Continue Reading »

Intel's new form factor for sleek laptops, the Ultrabook have started making inroads in India, through OEMs like Lenovo, Samsung, Acer, ASUS and HP and Wipro. For users who prefer portability and light weight as much as performance, here's a roundup of the latest ultraportable laptops to arrive in India. Continue Reading »

Samsung has introduced its Series 5 Ultrabooks, which are prized significantly lower than the top of the line Series 9 laptops. This launch is comprised of 13-inch and 14-inch models, powered by Intel’s Core i5 class of processors and optional SSD storage. The 14-inch model, which Samsung claims is the first in its class, comes with an internal optical drive. Continue Reading »

Wipro has launched its very first series of Ultrabooks under its new e.go “Aero” series of notebooks for India. The range includes of three variants available in different configurations starting from 11.6-inch of display for two models and a 14-inch display for the high end model. Continue Reading »

Not all devices we have today can withstand a fall on concrete or being immersed in water. If you are one of the adventurous types, here are 5 gadgets which are designed specifically for rugged usage. Be it a long drop, extreme temperatures or underwater, these devices are built to last. Continue Reading »

Judging by the release of the Envy 15 laptop, it appears that Hewlett Packard is refocusing on its PC business with much more fervor. This feature-rich laptop has been decked up with standard and optional hardware components that qualify it as a powerhouse of multimedia applications. Continue Reading »

Ultrabooks have made more of a splash than tablets and smartphones this year at CES, with OEMS's like Lenovo, Dell, Acer and Samsung showing off their new wares at the event. This year's batch sports Thunderbolt I/O, touch and Windows 8 compatibility, some can optionally boot from an ARM-based core for double the battery life. Here are some highlights from our ultrabook coverage at CES. Continue Reading »