Mercedes AMG 2018 GT C

AMG is completing its 50th anniversary this year. In celebration, Mercedes is rolling out the AMG 2018 GT C at the Detroit Auto Show this year. The AMG GT C is a two seater hardtop. It houses a 550hp twin turbo 4 litre V8 engine, one that offers an impressive 0 - 100km/h in just 3.7 seconds. As for top speed, the GT C can reach top speeds of up to 315km/h. Other than the above, the new GT C will feature rear-wheel steering, an electronic limited slip differential and active air management. It comes with a number of louvres under that can open and close as required to assist with cooling the engine and with the vehicle’s aerodynamics. The launch model of the car will be the Edition 50, which is limited to just 50 cars. The edition 50 boasts matte black externals, and a black chrome exterior trim. As for interiors, they will feature silver pearl and black Nappa leather. There’s no pricing info yet, but expect to see the Mercedes AMG 2018 GT C at car dealerships sometime around summer this year.

2018 Ford Mustang

Ford’s classic Mustang is getting an upgrade. The new 2018 Ford Mustang will feature a much sportier look. Although,it wouldn’t be much of an upgrade if it was just the looks,right? The new Mustang will come with a host of new and changed features. One of those features is the addition of MagneRide magnetorheological adaptive dampers, which will be available on both EcoBoost and GT Performance Packs.Instead of the old 3.7-Litre V6, the new Mustang will house a 5.0-Litre V8, with improved horsepower and torque. The default horsepower of 435 was capable of boosting with the aftermarket calibration pack that Ford Performance sells.It would let you boost the horsepower of the Mustang GT from 435 to 472. This is likely to be available in the new Ford Mustang as well. The company will offer both port and direct fuel injection options. There’s also the option for a 10-speed automatic transmission alongside a 6-speed manual transmission. Manual will come with twin-disc clutch and a new dual-mass flywheel.

The new Mustang’s exteriors also have some changes. The car looks significantly different from its predecessor with the hood lowered by 20mm. Other than that, there’s a new lower rear diffuser in the back and a decklid wing for Performance Package models. As for interiors, the old analog speedometer and tachometer have been replaced with a 12-inch digital gauge cluster. The new model will also incorporate an optional active exhaust so that drivers will be able to control

the noise of the engine at will.

Iron Man Mark 43

Chinese toy maker The Toys Asia have gone and created a life-sized Iron Man armour. That’s right, it’s life sized. But, and that’s a big but, you’re not going to be able to wear it or anything. It does make for a really neat display piece though. Especially if you add the fact that the armour actually opens up, and in a manner very identical to the actual armour itself, from the movies. The armour features 46 motors that power its 567 parts. You can open the armour up and get a nice view of its intricate insides. Since you’re not going to be wearing this, the armour comes along with a remote control to open and close it as needed. The armour is accompanied by its own display stand. Priced at $360,000(`2.4 cr approx) this suit of armour is a must-have for any diehard Marvel fan. Actually, we’re quite sure even those unfamiliar with the Marvel Universe will be quite impressed by this toy. 

Gameband -:

The Gameband is a powerful smartwatch that’s been made specifically for, you guessed it, gamers. Gameband runs on a Qualcomm SnapDragon Wear 2100 processor. It’s got its own Android OS and comes with its own suite of apps. You can put a microSD into the Gameband as well, turning it into a portable storage device. You can then access data in the Gameband via Bluetooth as well. Gameband has partnered with the likes of Atari and Terraria, to bring those titles to your wrist. You can expect classic titles like Pong, Centipede and more to run on the Gameband. Furthermore, there will be an Atari Red version and a Terraria version of the Gameband as well. You can expect a mini-version of Terraria for the gameband. Design elements from the game have also been used within Gameband’s interface. You can of course still use the Gameband for other basic smartband applications. Find Gameband on Kickstarter.

ChargeWrite -:

The creators of this pen call it the “world’s coolest pen.” Let’s find out why. The ChargeWrite comes with a built-in 16GB flash drive and powerbank. That’s right, this pen works both as storage and charger. ChargeWrite also makes use of a universal smartphone tip, i.e, it works with both lightning ports and microUSB ports. Of course, it’s not called a pen for nothing. When not in use as a powerbank or storage unit, ChargeWrite can still be used a ballpoint pen; and they’re giving free replacements for all their Indiegogo backers. But that’s not all, you can use the ChargeWrite as a stylus as well. To charge the ChargeWrite, you can pull off the top half of the pen to reveal a USB plug. ChargeWrite can hold up to 1000 mAh of charge. Look for ChargeWrite on Indiegogo if you’re interested in getting one yourself.

Smart Spectacles -:

The University of Utah has come up with a pair of smart glasses that may eliminate the need for bifocals in the future. These smart glasses make use of liquid lenses that automatically adjust their focus. This means that you don’t have to keep taking your glasses on and off or switching them for reading glasses etc. Carlos Mastrangelo – the professor who led the research on the glasses alongside doctoral student Nazmul Hasan – said that any person who puts these glasses on will see objects in front of them clearly, no matter the distance. As people get older, their vision tends to weaken or get poorer. This is due to the eye lens’ being unable to change shape as required. This is the reason most people tend to need reading glasses or bifocals as they get older. Prescription glasses today simply change the range your eyes can focus on; you can see closer, but you need to take your glasses off to see farther away. With these smart spectacles your eyes will actually be able to adjust to different distances. Of course, no smart object is complete without an app. The smart glasses come with an app, which lets you calibrate the lenses and update your prescription as needed.

Stark smartwatch

The smartwatch trend is quickly catching up. The only thing stopping most people from picking one up, is the price. Stark is a hybrid smartwatch with all the functionalities you’d expect from a smartwatch. Also, at just $40 (`2,700 approx.), it’s extremely affordable as well. Stark’s activity tracker can track your steps, distance travelled, you can set goals for yourself, record your exercise sessions, track calories burned and more. Stark’s case is made out of stainless steel, its hands are glow-in-the-dark, and the strap is made out of a thermoplastic polyurethane. Stark is compatible with both iOS and Android; you can push notifications from your phone to Stark. Last but not least, you don’t need to charge the Stark. You can find the Stark hybrid smartwatch on Kickstarter.

Vertu Constellation latest smartphone

British luxury smartphone manufacturer Vertu seems to have made a home for itself in this section. The rate at which they dish out luxury smartphones month after month, it’s no surprise. This time, they’ve come out with the Vertu Constellation. Like most Vertu smartphones, this mobile device is handcrafted down to the very last detail in England. As with most Vertu smartphones, you can customise your own Constellation with cases ranging from leather to ostrich and even snake skin. The phone comes in-built with an anodised Aluminium frame and a Ruby shortcut access key. The feature that makes the Vertu Constellation stand out the most from other phones from the brand is that it’s the first to allow fully encrypted calls. This is thanks to the in-built tech from SilentCircle. Other than that, it’s also the brand’s first phone to have dual-SIM functionality and comes with a Sapphire crystal display. 

 SPECIFICATIONS Android 6.0; SoC: Qualcomm SnapDragon 820 | RAM: 4GB Storage: 128 GB, expandable | Display: 5.5-inch 534ppi Sapphire crystal display | Battery: 3,220mAh | Camera: 12MP main; 4MP front Price: 4.75 lac approx.