Top 10 Best Online Deals on Samsung Galaxy Gear Smartwatch in India

Wearable gadgets has been the talk of the tech world these days. The International Consumers Electronics Show 2014 (CES) also saw a major advent of the wearable computing devices like LG's LifeBand, and many more.

Moreover, the portability and health devices have also found a great combination for each other. Thus forming the LG LifeBand and Intel's Smart Earbuds and more which we saw this year at the CES 2014 in Las Vegas.

Just a couple of days back, the South Korean Smartphone maker Samsung also cut down the price of its last year's smartwatch called Galaxy Gear by Rs 4,000. The device which was initially laucnhed at Rs. 22,990 will now sell at Rs. 18,999.

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Thus GizBot has today come up with a number of online deals pertaining to the same wearable device. However before going ahead with the deals, take a look at the specs of the device:

The Galaxy Gear comes with a 1.63-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 320 x 320 pixels. There is an 800MHz processor backed by 512MB of RAM and internal memory. The device is compatible with select Galaxy handsets (running above Android 4.3 Jelly Bean).

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In case if you are wondering whether the device is compatible with the iOS devices, no the Galaxy Gear won't support the iOS powered devices.

The Galaxy Gear's camera can take pictures as well as record videos in 720p HD format. You can receive notifications, SMS, messages, receive/dial calls and much more.

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Amazon Starts Collecting NV Sales Tax

RENO, NV - If you shop on Super Sale, no doubt you enjoy the cost-savings of not paying any sales tax on your order. But that all came to an end this month, as the company announced it would start collecting sales tax for orders delivered in Nevada. The move not only happened here, but also in Tennessee and Indiana. While you may not like it as a consumer, some local businesses applaud the change.

Bobo's Mogul Mouse has been a fixture in Reno for years.

The shop offers just about anything on the skier's list.

But about eight years ago, employees started noticing a phenomenon called "show rooming."

"So they have a place to come to where they are getting expert advice, they are getting measured and then they are going out and buying it on the internet," says manager Pat Parraguirre.

A 7% sales tax automatically was added to the bill at Bobo's and any other local brick and mortar store.

It was virtually absent from a sale at Amazon.

"When they buy something on line and they weren't being charged sales tax they are supposed to go and fill out a form and send it into the department of taxation. And I'll let you guess how many people actually did that," says Tray Abney with the Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce.

Which put local stores like Bobo's at a distinct disadvantage, and from Parraguirre's perspective--punitively so.

"You and I have to pay taxes; every business in town has to pay taxes. All that money generated in sales tax is going to the general fund. We can fund education, fund police, fund fire, teachers' salaries, all that is going back into the general fund. They are contributing absolutely nothing to ah the infastructure of the state and county," says Parraguirre.

But that will all change this year as Amazon has agreed to collect the sales tax in Nevada.

The decision was made in part because Amazon has a presence in the state with a distribution center in Fernley.

The state estimates the tax gathered by Amazon could result in $16,000,000 dollars annually.

Collecting state sales taxes for Nevada and all other states through internet sales could be practice in the future.

But it means the "Marketplace Fairness Act" or something like it must pass congress and be signed into law.

While the legislation has passed the Senate, the House has not voted on the measure.

Opponents of the bill say it would force internet companies to configure a way to collect tax in 9,000 different jurisdictions.
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Santa Fund cycle concludes with record-breaking total

The fund relies on local retailers to help provide for children in need through one-time vouchers, usually in the amount of $50.

"It's really amazing and it was wonderful to have that $25,000 gift from an anonymous person and that really put us over," said Kim Connolly, United Way-Thomas Jefferson Area spokeswoman. "The majority of donations come from people who give $10 to $100, and every dollar made a difference."

The Santa Fund provides vouchers to help pay for medicine, clothing and other necessities to area schoolchildren. Sponsored by The Daily Progress and WINA radio and administered by the local United Way, it provides assistance year-round.

The fundraising drive began Thanksgiving Day and ended Thursday. Donations are accepted all year, but those coming in after Thursday afternoon will be counted in next year's drive.

"The success of this year's Santa Fund speaks volumes about the incredible generosity of our community, which came together this year like never before to meet the needs of deserving schoolchildren throughout our region," said Lawrence L. McConnell, publisher of The Progress. "But this year's effort - as in years past - was really due to the dimes and dollars given by hundreds and hundreds of people."

The charity's goal was $120,000, the same as last year's mark. The fund raised $124, 215 in 2012.

"We kept it level because we didn't know what the impacts of the economy would be," said Lisa Frazier, the local United Way vice president and finance director. "There are a lot of mixed messages about the economy right now."

"There are a lot of working families who are a car-breakdown away from being financially stressed," Connolly said. "The economy is reportedly improving, but working families are most often the ones utilizing the food banks and other programs. The Santa Fund helps those families with support from retailers with vouchers."

The retailers come from the ranks of big-box stores, including Kmart, Marshalls, Roses and TJ Maxx. Smaller retailers such as Family Dollar, CVS and Super Dollar in Scottsville also help out, as do Shoe Show and Terry's Place in Orange.

LensCrafters, sears optical, Drs. Nelson and Clauss Optometrist and The Spectacle Shop, all of Charlottesville, provide eyewear for those in need.

School officials refer children to the program, which serves students in Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson and Orange counties, as well as the city of Charlottesville. Program administrators look into the needs and can provide a voucher for whatever is necessary.

"The Santa Fund couldn't exist without their help," Connolly said.

Today's contributors

" Anonymous employees of Hantzmon Wiebel, $75

" In loving memory of Terry Brownfield, $50

Today's total: $125

Final total: $141,923.78

Goal: $120,000

Over goal by: $21,923.78

Best Episode Ever # 27: A Second Opinion About 'Community'

The last time I guest hosted Best Episode Ever, it was because I strongly disagreed with Fred Topel's choice for "Lost's" greatest episode. But this time, I don't disagree with Fred at all.

This is not simply a tie. "Digital Estate Planning" and my choice for this week's column are equally perfect and two of the rare occasions that I've given a "10" to anything. The Dan Harmon years of "Community" were so strong that I can think of several episodes that could arguably deserve this distinction as well.

But I'm going with " Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas," the "Community" Season 2 Christmas episode that was almost entirely comprised of stop motion animation. The cast only appears in live action once during the course of the episode. But it's such a great moment that I'll get to that at the end.

The cynics among you may think that this episode was chosen because of its gimmick. Admittedly, "Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas" is a homage to the Rankin/Bass airplane christmas cards Christmas specials that are still on TV every year. However, "Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas" was picked for the same reason that it is so much better than anything Rankin/Bass ever worked on.

It's heart. That's really what it's all about. "Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas" had the benefit of 35 previous episodes to fall back on, but it has characters that resonate. I don't often get emotionally moved by films or TV shows, but there are moments in "Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas" that crushed me. You'd have to be made of stone to make it through this episode and not feel anything for these characters.

Animation veteran Dino Stamatopoulos co-wrote this episode with "Community" creator Dan Harmon, with animation provided by the team at 23D Films, as overseen by James Fino, Joe Russo and director Duke Johnson. The premise is remarkably simple. Abed (Danny Pudi) has some kind of mental breakdown that causes him to see everything in stop motion animation. And he "commits to the format" of the classic Rankin/Bass specials by breaking out into a song that brilliantly co-ops the "Community" theme song.

The conceit here is that Abed acted out his Christmas fantasy in the real world, we just never see that side of the story. Since the entire episode takes place from Abed's point of view, we see the world as he sees it. Greendale Community College lets a lot insanity fly by without comment, but Abed's latest breakdown has the school concerned about his sanity.

Fearful that Abed will be expelled, Britta (Gillian Jacobs) convinces him to take part in a therapy session with "Christmas Wizard" Professor Ian Duncan (John Oliver). Duncan serves as the villain of this episode because he's more interested in writing a paper about Abed's bizarre disorder than in actually helping Abed heal himself.

The entire Greendale 7 study group joins Abed in his "Christmas-nosis" voyage to Planet Abed, where Britta becomes Britta-Bot, Jeff (Joel McHale) is Jeff in the Box, Shirley (Yvette Nicole Brown) transforms into Baby Doll Shirley, Annie (Alison Brie) is re-envisioned as Baller-Annie, Troy (Donald Glover) enlists as a "Troy Soldier" and Pierce (Chevy Chase) regains the use of his legs as Teddy Pierce.

Obviously, Abed's chosen personas for his friends were determined by the writers of this episode. However, within the world of the show, Abed proves to be a very good judge of character and an astute observer. Slowly at first, Abed's friends are ejected from his Christmas fantasy. Shirley is the first to go, followed by Jeff and Duncan, who self-ejects when Abed makes him examine his own Christmas traumas.

Abed's dismissal of Britta is particularly biting and sad. The emotion that comes out of that scene is surprisingly genuine. Abed's words cut through Britta like a knife and reduce her to tears. Yet everything that Abed said is true and I don't think that Britta has ever taken that to heart in the two subsequent seasons.

Eventually, only Pierce is by Abed's side when he discovers the meaning of Christmas: a copy of "Lost" Season 1 that Abed interprets as "a lack of payoff." Despite Troy and Annie's efforts, Duncan intrudes upon Abed's fantasy world with the cause of his mental break. Abed's mother canceled her yearly visit, which happened to be Abed's most beloved Christmas tradition. And she didn't even do it in person or over the phone. She left a note. I ask you now, is this not the most f***ed up thing for a mother to say to a son?

"Abed, I can't make it this year. I have a new family now. You'll meet them one day. You're a man now. Take care of dad. Wash your dupa."

The point is not that Abed's mom broke her tradition, it's that she deemed her new family to be more important than her old one. She makes no invitation for Abed to come visit her other than a vague promise that he'll meet her new family "one day." One day? ONE DAY?! You know, Christmas is traditionally that day. It's certainly as good a day as any other. But this note reads like it was written by someone who didn't love her son. She doesn't even say that she loves him in his Christmas card!

It's an amazing accomplishment when a story can generate that kind of empathy with the audience. But as fans of the show, we care about these people. I care about them. And this was the episode that made me realize that.

Forced to face the thoughtless cruelty of his mother, Abed freezes up. Fortunately, all of his study group friends return to his fantasy world and forcibly kick Duncan out with an exploding Christmas Pterodactyl. Seriously!

Abed comes to realize that Christmas means whatever he wants it to mean. And he recognizes that the study group has become his new family. They decide to spend the day together watching old Christmas specials just like Abed used to do with his mom. For one brief moment, you can see the cast in live action as their reflections appear on the TV screen. It was really very moving to see them all together like that.

Of course, I know it's just a story that was designed to have that effect. These aren't real people and they exist only within the world of the show. There is no Abed, no Jeff, no Britta, no Annie, no Troy, no Shirley and no Pierce. Once upon a time, they only existed in Dan Harmon's imagination. Now they seem like fully realized people thanks to the performances of their respective actors and actresses as well as the strong writing from the Harmon era of the show.

For that reason, "Community" holds a special place in the collective hearts of its fans. Not every show is passionately embraced in the way that "Community" has been. Yet "Community" deserves the fans that it has and it also deserves a bigger audience to discover it when it returns next year. After a season away, Dan Harmon is coming back to the show. Hopefully he can bring the magic back with him.

Six Seasons and a Movie!

Fraud trial recap: Nigella Lawson and Charles Saatchi's personal assistant told to buy ''anything I wanted'' on credit card, court hears

<airplane christmas cardsp>Asked by Ms Arden to describe her relationship with her former employers, Francesca said: "How do you describe a relationship with a family?

"It's a natural feeling - you love someone, they love you back.

"You go beyond loyalty."

She said she did everything she possibly could to please Mr Saatchi and Ms Lawson, who divorced earlier this year.

Referring to the trial, Francesca told the jury: "When something like this is happening, you don't stop loving them.

"You're disappointed, but you don't stopped loving them. I never stopped loving Charles or Nigella or the children."

She said she was "extremely fond" of them all, adding: "They loved me back. I had a great relationship with all of them, Charles included.

"Many of you heard he had a very scatty type of temperament but I always had an incredible relationship with him until the day this happened."

Asked how they were as employers, Francesca said: "I never see them like that, I saw them as a family."

She and Ms Lawson had a very close bond, akin to a mother-daughter relationship, the court heard.

"She embraces you, she wants you to lean on her and her to lean on you," she said. "It's a very open relationship. It goes from personal things to working things. You could talk to her about anything."

They would discuss the children, Ms Lawson's relatives and her relationship with Mr Saatchi, the court heard.

The pair's closeness led to Francesca once remarking: "I don't know how, you understand me better than my own family."

Francesca said she appreciated everything the TV cook had done for her.

She was asked by Ms Arden about booking taxis on the family's account with a cab firm, and said she was allowed to order one whenever she needed to, whether for work or personal reasons.

Francesca denied that booking cabs was ever a secret and both Mr Saatchi and Ms Lawson always knew when she had done so.

The defendants, of Italian descent, are on trial at Isleworth Crown Court, west London, accused of spending £685,000 on credit cards belonging to the celebrity couple to buy designer goods and luxury holidays.

They each deny a single count of committing fraud by using a company credit card for personal gain between January 1 2008 and December 31 last year.

UPDATE: Sigma has released firmware to fix compatibility problems with Nikon D5300

<Nikon D5300 Buy Cheapp>You can now download firmware for a number of Sigma lenses that should correct the problems Nikon D5300 users may experience with its lenses

UPDATE 22/11/13:

Sigma has released firmware to fix the problems with the following lenses:

・35mm F1.4 DG HSM A012 NIKON
・17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM C013 NIKON
・30mm F1.4 DC HSM A013 NIKON
・18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM A013 NIKON
・120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM S013 NIKON

The update should make these lenses fully functional with the Nikon D5300. See here for more information and the download link.

ORIGINAL STORY 19/11/13:

In a statement on its website, Sigma has said that the current firmware of its Nikon-fit interchangeable lenses 'may not work properly with the Nikon D5300's OS and Live View Auto Focus functions'.

Though it hasn't released specific details, Sigma has said that the problem occurs specifically with Nikon-fit interchangable lenses that incorporate an internal motor.

Sigma will be releasing a free firmware update tomorrow (November 20) that it says should correct the problem. You can contact your nearest Sigma dealer in order to receive the update; Sigma provides a full list here.

See Sigma's website for the full statement.

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Nikon D5300 Digital SLR Wi-Fi Camera

Updated: October 28, 2013

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Nikon just introduced the D5300 DSLR camera, which offers an enhanced 24.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor, EXPEED 4 image processing, Vari-angle LCD, GPS and the convenience of built-in Wi-Fi. The mid-range SLR is compact and lightweight (16.9 oz.), and can easily be packed for a day trip or a planned getaway. The small body of the D5300 affords the photographer the freedom to travel while still being easy to handle and comfortable to use.

The D5300 is Nikon's first D-SLR to feature built-in Wi-Fi, allowing the user to share high quality photos instantly. The Nikon D5300 sends images to the user's smart device, allowing them to share their D-SLR quality photos through e-mail and social media. The Nikon D5300 also includes built-in GPS, another first for Nikon D-SLRs. Now the user can geotag images and allow others to see where life has taken them.

The enhanced 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor delivers stunning images and HD videos with heightened clarity and detail due to the removal of the optical low pass filter (OLPF). Its 39-point high-density autofocus system with 9 cross-type sensors quickly locks onto your subject, and Nikon's unique 3D-tracking uses the 2,016-pixel RGB sensor to recognize and follow it across the frame.

Features:

• Amazing Low Light Performance - For clean, sharp details even in the most challenging lighting conditions including night games and dimly lit restaurants, the Nikon D5300 covers a wide ISO range of 100-12,800 and is expandable to ISO 25,600.
• EXPEED 4 Image Processing - Nikon's most recent image processing engine drives the rapid response and swift performance of the D5300, while maximizing energy efficiency, reducing image noise and delivering true-to-life colors.
• Scene Recognition System - To further help users capture the image they intend, the Nikon D5300 features Nikon's Scene Recognition System and 2,016-pixel RGB metering system to analyze and recognize the scene. Utilizing these systems results in adjustments to exposure, AF and white balance to deliver the best photo possible, whether it's a landscape or portrait.
• 39-Point AF System - Nikon's quick and precise 39-point AF system works with the Scene Recognition System to accurately acquire and track subjects throughout the frame, resulting in tack-sharp images. Kids too active to pose for a photo or pets chasing after a toy are easily captured in brilliant sharpness for memorable photos.
• 5 Frames-Per-Second - While using the optical viewfinder or in Live View, capture great moments that would have otherwise been missed with the D5300′s 5 frames-per-second (fps) rate.
• 3.2-inch Vari-Angle LCD monitor - Whether shooting above a crowd or getting low to capture the details of a flower, users can explore new shots from a dramatic point of view with the large 3.2-inch Vari-angle LCD monitor. This super sharp (1,037K-dot) screen allows photographers to easily make camera adjustments and read menus, while also allowing them to compose the photo they want clearly when shooting from high or low angles. The rotating LCD makes it easy to capture "selfies" at an arm's length away or frame creative perspectives when capturing still photos and HD video.
• Full HD 1080p Video Capture - Create movies fit for the big screen with Full HD 1080p video capture at 60p with built-in stereo, wide ISO range for high quality videos in any light and improved full-time AF to keep the subject in focus.
• NIKKOR Compatibility - The Nikon D5300 is compatible with Nikon's legendary NIKKOR lenses and powerful system accessories, further adding versatility and creativity.

Price and Availability
The Nikon D5300 kit with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens will be available in October 2013 for$1,399.95. Available colors include Black, Red and Gray.

Source: Ecoustics