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Colour your life with Syska Smartlight
With incandescent lamps and even CFLs on the way out, LEDS are the home lighting solutions of the future. But just replacing older bulbs with white or yellow LEDs will be economical — but boring. Why not exploit the full potential of LEDs by smartening them up with a wireless connection.
The Syska SmartLight is a good way to play around with the full potential of LEDs to colour your lifestyle and match your moods. You need to download the “Syska Rainbow LED” app for your Android or iOS phone or tablet, then plug the light into a standard socket and pair the two using Bluetooth.
You are then set to change the LED colours and brightness, dimming the lamp or synch the changing colours with music — or your own movements. The possibilities of controlling house lights for different times and events are limited only by your imagination. We warn your though — LED smartlights are addictive and you may soon decide that one lamp is not enough! For starters, though the Syska 7 watt Smartlight costs Rs 1,999.
Microsoft allows Skype integration for third-party app developers
Skype for Business could soon find its way to custom apps as Microsoft has officially released the Skype for Business software development kit (SDK) for download. Skype for Business allows users to meet and collaborate remotely through dedicated servers and infrastructure, apparently making it faster and more secure than the free-to-download version.The company announced on Office Blogs on Thursday that the new SDK would allow developers to integrate instant messaging as well as audio and video experiences into custom third-party apps.
The company reportedly previewed the SDK’s implementation at the Build 2016 developers’ conference, in an app developed by MDLIVE, a tele-healthcare provider. The Skype-integrated app allowed patients to interact with their doctors. Since the app was also integrated with MS Office, doctors could also review and collaborate on patient history and records.
“Skype for Business will provide MDLIVE with a much more scalable architecture, so we can accommodate even higher volumes of video consults daily,” said Randy Parker, founder and CEO of MDLIVE, in the post. “The adoption of Skype for Business also enables us to deliver a significantly improved user experience for both patients and physicians.”
According to the blog post, the SDK preview will power “remote advisor” solutions, through which organisations can interact with remote customers through instant messaging, audio and video chat, and existing customers and users can use their Skype for Business servers and Skype for Business Online infrastructure while integrating the service into a custom app.
The SDK can be downloaded here and more information on it can be found here.
1000 Men, 200 Horses, Camels for Balayya!
Nandamuri Balakrishna’s landmark 100th film Gautamiputra Satakarni has been hitting the headlines. The latest is that high-octane action scenes involving Balayya, Kabir Bedi saw participating of around 1000 men, 200 horses and camels. The action episodes were shot over two weeks in Morocco. Gautamiputra happens to be first Indian cinema to shoot in Morocco where Hollywood films would be shot. The first schedule of the film is wrapped up.
Director Krish is contented that the film’s shoot is progressing as planned. “Balakrishna garu has worked for 14 hours daily. He has maintained the same energy level from the day’s beginning to the end.”
Hollywood fighters have been roped in to work with action choreographers Ram-Lakshman. It’s learnt that actor Balakrishna, director Krish and the whole unit of GPSK has returned to Hyderabad.
Malayalam maker eyes Akhil
Malayalam super star, Dulquer Salman reached new heights in his career after the success of Mani Ratnam’s Ok Kanmani. His latest Malayalam release, Kammati Paadam has opened to some good reviews all over Kerala.
The film is directed by Rajiv Ravi and he is very interested to remake the film in both Hindi and Telugu. Interesting aspect is that he wants to cast Akhil in the lead role and will soon approach him with the script.
As Akhil is still hunting for a script, it will be interesting to see if he gives the nod. The said project is based on a gangster’s story and will showcase Akhil in a new light. We need to wait and see if Akhil agrees to do this film.
Brahmotsavam Beats U-Turn, X Men!
Superstar Mahesh Babu starrer Brahmotsavam topped Bangalore box office in last weekend. Straight Kannada film U Turn which was also released on same day along with Brahmotsavam took third place. Brahmotsavam lead actress Samantha is rumored to star in Telugu-Tamil remake of U Turn.U Turn was much hyped movie in Karnataka and it unanimously received positive reviews from critics. However, Mahesh Babu’s charisma worked more in the city and has dominated other films at the box office.
Interestingly, Hollywood flick X Men Apocalypse took second place in the city, whereas U Turn settled at third spot. Hindi film Sarabjit and local film Thithi stood fourth and fifth places respectively, as per trade reports.Usually, Telugu films do exceptional business in Bangalore and other centers in Karnataka. Surprisingly, Brahmotsavam which got mixed response is doing outstanding business in neighborhood state.
Brahmotsavam has managed to do well in overseas, Nizam and few areas in Andhra. However, the business was not on par in other territories in its first weekend.
Samantha Dominating Young Hero?
Tinsel ville is buzz with the gossip that Samantha is being given more preference than Nithiin in the promotions of upcoming film A..Aa. Billed to be a romantic comedy, the celluloid of Trivikram Srinivas is getting all the attention.
However, rumour mill is abuzz that Sam has more importance in the film and story revolves around her role (Anasuya Ramalingam). This is not all. Nithiin hasn’t been given due preference so far and this is also being pointed out by many.
It needs be seen who dominates whom in the film and we need to wait till June 2nd for the film’s release.
Babu’s Family Shifted To Hotel?
Only recently, AP CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu said that he has been missing his family due to his long stays in Amaravati, while his family resides in Hyderabad. Now, according to the latest reports, Babu’s family in Hyderabad is having issues in terms of accommodation.It is well known that Chandrababu and his family shifted their residence from their Jubilee Hills bungalow to the Madinaguda farmhouse on the Hyderabad outskirts as the Jubilee Hills official residence has been undergoing renovation works for the last 2 years.
However, Babu and his family has been having severe issues shuttling between Madinaguda to the city everyday for their official purpose as it is costing them at least 3 hours of their valuable time.
Due to this, Babu’s family has reportedly shifted their base to Park Hyatt star hotel in the heart of the city.Apparently, the renovation works will be completed within 2 months and Babu’s family will once again move back their own groove soon.
