Google launches Nexus 7 tablet, Jelly Bean and spherical Nexus Q device for home use

Computerworld - As expected, Google on Wednesday announced a $199, 7-in. tablet called Nexus 7 that will run on Android 4.1, a.k.a. Jelly Bean.

Built with Asus, the tablet can be ordered starting today on Google Play, and will ship in the U.S. and three other countries in mid-July, Google said.

Google described the tablet as principally a conduit for Google Play, its cloud-based repository for Google apps and movies, books and other content. Nexus 7 is "built for Google Play," said Hugo Barra, product management director for Android at Google.

At Google I/O, its annual developer conference, Google also introduced a spherical Android-based media player called Nexus Q, which is designed to receive music and other content from Android smartphones and tablets and distribute it over home stereos and TV screens.

Google Play will launch on the home screen of the Nexus 7, and people who purchase the new tablet will get a $25 credit toward Google Play content, such a music, e-books and movies. The Nexus 7 screen features 1280-x-800-pixel resolution, which is good for watching movies, playing games and viewing other content, Barra said.

Google also listed a series of improvements that are included in Android 4.1, including paid app encryption to help developers protect their intellectual property and an on-device speech recognition engine that eliminates the need for speech input to work over a wireless connection.

Jelly Bean will also ship in the Galaxy Nexus and Motorola Xoom smartphones in mid-July and will be available as open source at that time, according to Google. A developer blog on the improvements was posted at the same time that Android 4.1 was announced on stage during the Google I/O opening keynote.

In a side-by-side demonstration of a device running Android 4.1 and a device running Android 4.0 during the keynote, Google demonstrated that Jelly Bean features a smoother and more responsive user interface than its predecessor, which is known as Ice Cream Sandwich and was launched last October.

Given the price and focus on content streaming from Google Play, analysts said the Nexus 7 tablet will primarily serve the same audience as the Amazon Kindle Fire, a $199, 7-in. device that Amazon is expected to update in July.

Source: http://www.computerworld.com

here's an invitation for everyone!!

InterNations Recommended Blog

Been so busy lately so you can find empty spots dated last week, but I was surprised to received an invitation from internation.org, recognizing my blog on their expat recommended blog site,

I need a lot of time to finally gasp the moment, seeing my blog takes its chances but still, the  ‘shy factor”  never fades in me, I’m not a writer  but  trying to express and share my feelings in a simplest words I can write & think of….

 it’s my first recognition so expect me to be extremely corney, cheezy, exaggerating and expressive at the  instance…..I was energized and lifted, I can finally say that I have given the right opportunity to be recognized & be heard

Thanks again and I promise to be better and more passionate about blogging!   And even more, the shy factor will become my reason to become a passionate blogger in the years to come, everyone has a chance and I want to continually learn and discover more….

You can see my interview HERE

and recommendation logo can be found on the left side ------->

lovely isn't it??!

it's Nearly RAMADAN

Few more weeks and it’s Ramadan,  I’m not a Muslim/practising ISLAM but I always like Ramadan because working hours is lesser , it's peaceful and gives me lots of time to rest and be with my family 

During this season I do not fast but it's feels like doing it, it is the season where I practice my long patience in dealing with mad clients, stress, hunger and thirst, if you're not use to the habit then, expect to be loaded with lottas fat in your system coz you'll definitely eat more than the usual

For newbie’s in Kuwait, here are few things to remember during Ramadan

 

1.)   It is illegal to eat, drink or smoke in public during fasting period ( Sun rise till sun set)

2.)   Wear proper dress  when going out

3.)   Be patience in dealing with “THEM”, you know the feeling when you're very hungry & tired?? expect same to those who are fasting, they easily get upset and mad, so be friendly and courteous at all times

4.)   All restaurant/ fast food chain are closed during the day so expect a very quite morning during this season

5.)   Limit your Grocery shopping days before RAMADAN  or  you’ll be stock in a very long que 

6.)   Office workers are not excuse to the practice as to whether you are fasting or not, you have to abide with the rules - RESPECT the tradition at all cause

7.)   Working hours is only 5-6 hours or less specially for government sectors,  if processing for important documents, BE EARLY and Complete the requirements prior to your visit

American Eagle Sale...!

This is one of my fave brand, ladies and gent in kuwait,

 time to shop till we drop!!... sale up to 75% from  June 26 to 23-jul

See you there!!

Expressing the moment...

My youngest brother finally graduated in high school and it's not an ordinary grad but an extra ordinary moment for our family,  with no exaggeration, it's feels like we have made it to heaven in a brief!

Looking back, our youngest in the family was early diagnosed with autism  during that time AUTISM is uncommon, a mysterious disease unaccepted by the society, it was hard .. really hard for us!! we were brought into an unknown path, not knowing what the future entails for my brother, yet we never give up, my mom work thru pain and sweat to understand and look for cure or perhaps something that she can hold on to accept the reality !

 At the age of 4, he never had a normal childhood, he is aggressive, he never speak a word, and always on a very wild tantrums whenever he never gets what he wants and most of the time he was bullied, pushed and discriminated for something he has nothing to do,  People sometimes looked us in disgrace not knowing how hard it is for us to live in a normal way but giving up is not an option, 10 years of struggle finding our ways out in the eyes of rude society , constantly explaining our situation to people. 

But today, we celebrate life, we celebrate our family, we celebrate my mom and most specially we celebrate my brother, I witnessed how every single steps from the child hated by the society into a kind, loving and most wonderful person he is today,

During his graduation, I feel to unease, struggle to curb my real emotions, holding back my tears, I still can't believed I'm witnessing this moment, the happiness I am feeling is immeasurable!!   I'm happy, proud and extremely overwhelm!!,  

While he is delivering his speech,  I did not even know that that I was shedding a lot of tears my sister and mom also have the same emotions their eyes sparkles and I can only see the happiness in their tears while looking at the very person we loved and cared the most...


and I want the whole world to know how proud I am and lucky to have a brother like him,

Let's listen to his speech, and hope we can all gain something!!

Till here and wishing everyone a very lovely day

Peace Out!!

Wisemummy81

Weird pump heels shoes...!

well, I was in the midst of deciding the final list of items for my church wedding and this weirdo showed up, in an instant , I saw the blink of light above my head telling me to post it in my blog....

so here I go again with another footweird shoe post... whallah!! it's never ending and I just love to wander things beyond wild imagination, who knows, I might wear this thing on my wedding!!! (hahahha.. i can see your reaction so stop making faces), now, go thru it and lemme know if  it's a yay or NOT...!

Cool insect repellant...

Do I hear it right???! This might be one of the answer to the never ending DENGUE disease in country, I think, this product as presented is cool and interesting ,

The best thing about it:

can be use for indoor and outdoor activities with no hazard

Product details:

Perfect for Adults and Children

Estimated Price: 1 usd/each

•NON TOXIC, SAFE FOR CHILDREN

 Will fit on wrist or ankle with circumference of up to 25cm

 These are designed for human protection against disease carrying mosquitoes.

 It can be used on the Wrist, or Ankle, or through a Belt Loop, or Bag Strap

 Active Ingredient: Citronella Essential Oil

•Effective for up to 240 hrs when keep good in sealable pouch.
•Ingredients: 100% natural citronella essential oil, 70% ultra micro fiber.

-         How long does it last?

240 hrs with proper care

Sale Spotted!...

Well, what can I say??! even in a very least expected, moments like this is like magnet it always lead me to my joy!.. not my typical shopping sale but I had a blast sorrounded by lots by really high end quality clothes and shoes, but honestly, prices are still "bit" expenssive compare it in mall sale like H&M, zara and others, affordability is not on the average side but if you're a person who loves to wear branded and known names in fashion then you'll surely enjoy this!!

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