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The CorelDraw Graphics Suite 2017 comes with the LiveSketch tool. It converts sketches into curves and is intended to revolutionize the vector graphics: single curve points. The future belongs to natural drawing 🙂

The graphics package CorelDraw appears for the first time with the latest 2017 instead of a version number. Manufacturer Corel marks the change of new versions every two years to annual updates with the CorelDraw Graphics Suite 2017.

The Graphics Suite consists of CorelDraw, Photo-Paint, Font Manager, PowerTrace, WebsiteCreator, Connect and Capture. The most important component is the vector plotter CorelDraw.

With the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017 for Windows, Corel provides for the first time an application software that supports drawing by artificial intelligence.

The new tool is called LiveSketch and, according to Corel, uses a neural network to intelligently interpret hand drawn strokes. Other highlights of the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017 include improvements to the workflow and support for the latest technologies, such as print-sensitive input media, the Microsoft Surface Dial and Ultra-HD 5K monitors.

New key features include the newly developed LiveSketch technology, optimizations for input strippers, optimized nodes, draw points and vector previews, a separate tablet mode and the import of working environments from previous program versions

The LiveSketch technology

According to Corel, vector graphics are stuck in the 90s, when the technique gave little more than the imprecise mouse. Creating illustrations on individually set curve points is an anachronistic and comparatively complicated workaround. With the new LiveSketch tool, CorelDraw users will be able to draw vector graphics in a natural way, without having to set up curves for digital work.

From sketches of the Wacom tablet, LiveSketch generates Bezier curves independently. The user determines how many seconds CorelDraw vectorizes the drawing. Until then, he can make several starts for the perfect curve, compose a curve from several partial lines, or make a center line from different lines.

For Wacom pens, CorelDraw now supports tilt, rotation, and orientation, as well as printing. Curved curves can be edited later; Pen characteristics such as tilt and pressure are retained. The pen support up to the 6D pen also extends to Corel Photo-Paint

The LiveSketch technology, developed and patented by Corel, uses the power of a neural network for vector-drawing on pressure-sensitive terminals. Vectordesign is to become as simple as drawing with the pen on paper.

The new tool recognizes different character styles and interprets them. This eliminates the time-consuming on-paper drawing, scanning and vectorizing, as designs can be designed on the screen from the start.

Optimization of input pins

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017 makes it easier to achieve natural coloring and coloring by providing enhanced input support. CorelDRAW and PHOTO-PAINT also convert the inclination and rotation of the input pin. PHOTO-PAINT now supports pens and brushes for natural painting and drawing on input devices such as WACOM or Microsoft Surface tablets.

Optimized nodes, drawpoints, and vector previews

The newly designed nodes and draw points can now be handled more quickly and more intuitively. Each node is assigned a unique form to allow users to immediately see if it is a pointed, smoothed, or symmetric node.

Also new are the color adjustment options for previewing and editing the curves. Colors for the knots, draw points and previews are adjustable and stand out clearly from the underlying colors. Clearly visible interactive controls simplify the work with object fillings, transparencies, crossfading, extrusion, shadow and outline.

Own tablet mode

The tablet mode makes it possible to create sketches and make adjustments by fingerprinting or typing. To maximize the size of the drawing window, only the most frequently used tools and commands appear in the new touch workspace. CorelDRAW and PHOTO-PAINT automatically switch to Touch mode as soon as a 2-in-1 device is used as a tablet.

Import of working environments from previous program versions

The CorelDRAW Graphics Suite offers many ways to customize the interface, including keyboard shortcuts. Workspaces from versions since X6 can also be imported.

Greetings to Microsoft and Adobe

The update provides support for Windows 10 including Ultra-Hi-DPI screens up to 8K as well as for the Microsoft Surface Dial, but remains compatible with Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. When you detach the keyboard from a hybrid device, CorelDraw automatically switches to a workspace optimized for touch operation.

CorelDraw can also use Adobe color management when programs from both manufacturers are installed on the same computer. Import and export filters are also available for PSD, AI PDF, EPS and other formats

Components of the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017

In addition to CorelDRAW 2017, the vector illustration and page layout application, and the PHOTO-PAINT 2017 image processing program, the following content, programs, and auxiliary applications are included:

The font management program Corel Font Manager 2017

The Corel PowerTRACE 2017 vectoring tool embedded in CorelDRAW

The full-page browser Corel CONNECT 2017

The screenshot tool Corel CAPTURE 2017

The Corel Website Creator for creating, setting up and managing websites

The development environment Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications 7.1 for the automation and control of devices

The PhotoZoom Pro 4 plug-in that allows you to export and enlarge digital images from Corel PHOTO-PAINT

2,000 high-resolution digital photos

10,000 clipart and digital images

More than 1,000 TrueType or OpenType fonts

350 templates, 2,000 vehicle templates

More than 500 interactive frames and picture frames, more than 600 color traces as well as vector and bitmap fillings

New training videos (total duration over five hours)

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017 runs on Windows 10, Windows 8.1, or Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit editions) with the latest service packs. It requires an Intel Core i3 / 5/7 or AMD Athlon 64, 2 GB of RAM, 1 GB of hard disk space, a multitouch screen, mouse or tablet and the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6

The CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017 will be available on www.coreldraw.com is available now. The versions are getting delivered in boxes from 18 April 2017. The full version costs 699 euros, the upgrade 349 euros. All previous versions (except for Academic, NFR and OEM) entitle to upgrade. The CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X8 allows you to purchase a re-upgraded version.

In addition to the purchase versions, Corel also offers an annual subscription for 239.40 euros.

Google Wallpaper: Many new Wallpaper images and two new categories ‘Art’ and ‘Solid Color’

When the pixel smartphones came onto the market in the fall of last year, the pre-installed Google wallpaper and the app for changing the pictures was become very popular. Probably also Google has the app shortly afterwards in the play store outsourced and for all users to the released downloads. Now the app has got a big update with many new Google wallpapers and two new categories.

There are a lot of wallpaper collections in the Play Store, but most of them consist only of a collection of countless images with more or less good quality. Google’s app, on the other hand, offers a range of high-quality and selected background images, sorted by categories. From there, you can partly display information about the picture and also make it directly from the app as a background image on the smartphone.

The selection is huge, growing more and more. If you like, you can set the Google wallpapers at fixed intervals. Thus there is always variety on the wallpapers offered. In addition, users who already have Android can also use their app to pimp their screen.

Very recently, the app has received a major update that has brought new Google wallpaper in many categories. An exact list of Google is not available, so you can simply open the app again and search for new matching works. Since few days ago, there was now another update on the server side, which also brings two completely new categories filled with many more pictures.

The first category in Google Wallpaper is called “art” and contains corresponding artworks or Google wallpaper inspired by works of art. In fact, at first sight, you can get the impression that these are real masterpieces – even if probably Google’s designer or guest designer hand. The second category is called “Solid Colors” and contains simply backgrounds consisting of a single color. If you want to adapt your smartphone minimalist, here is exactly the right thing. There are all basic colors in different gradations.

Google may have released the update to version 1.1 so that new Google wallpaper can be executed directly on the server side and brought to the app – because otherwise you can not explain that just days after the update, new categories and new pictures Pop up. Unfortunately, there is no official announcement and no change log, so it can always be worthwhile to open the app. 🙂

In the individual categories there is also the possibility to get a new Google wallpaper from this category daily. Unfortunately, there is still no chance to be surprised every day by a new wallpaper from all categories.

Google has brought some partners into the bottom line for this project to make a large selection available. The update has already been completed for a few days and should now have arrived with all users. If you are still on version 1.0, the app can also download directly at APK Mirror and either install or reinstall it over the existing one.

Every Smartphone company is currently striving to create new and improved gadgets that will be ‘better than the best’. While Apple and Samsung are the undisputed pioneers in this field, another Smartphone company which is set to create history in terms of ‘innovation’ is HTC.

According to a flyer sent out, this Taiwanese company is set to launch something spectacular on 16^th May. The tagline which said ‘squeeze for the brilliant U’ has made the entire world think that what this could possibly be. The company is all set to launch the super shiny and chic U phone Ultra or simply the ‘U phone’.

Touch sensitive outer frame

In recent times, the company was subject to several rumors and leaks, and to clear it all HTC launched a teaser on the social media platform. The teaser with the headline ‘edge sense’ cleared all the doubts about this latest company venture. HTC U phone will be embedded with touch sensors in the frame surrounding the phone.

Well, that’s not all, this ‘never heard before’ feature will let the user interact with their Smartphone by simply squeezing it. This touch sensitive outer frame of the squeezable U phone will respond to specific actions.

With this feature, the users will be able to launch camera apps or operate other applications on the phone directly. According to reports, the U phone Ultra was just a teaser trailer, and whether the actual Smartphone will have a change of design, is not yet confirmed.

Smarter Smartphone

U phone will come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 5.5 Quad HD screen, and 4 gigs of RAM. Reportedly, the phone will also feature a 3,000 mAh battery and at least 64 GB memory.

That’s not all; U phone will be water resistant, with 3.5 mm audio jack and 12 megapixel shooter. With Android Nougat 7.1, HTC U phone is all set to change the future of touch sensitive Smartphone. The USP of HTC U is its sense companion or virtual assistant.

This gadget will be a smarter Smartphone for it will advise the user to leave early for work if it’s about to get snowy, will book seats for you, suggest best restaurants on road trips, remind you to carry your power bank and so on.

Let’s hope the rumors are true

The best feature of this squeezable U phone is that it will interact with you, and will get to know your tastes and preferences over time. That’s what the latest reports and teaser trailer suggests, whether or not the Smartphone will actually have the feature is not yet confirmed.

Evan Blass, the famous tech tipster said that a variety of sensors will be embedded into the metal frame of HTC U phone. So, when you are in a crowded bus or in an event you don’t have to go through the hassle of entering the lock pin, opening the app section.

All you have to do is squeeze your phone a little and get the work done. It’s a novel approach, however, all these should only be considered as ‘rumors’ until the actual U is launched. Fingers crossed for 16^th May!

The automobile industry has gone through several transformations in several years. This field is always ladened with new evolutions. Audi has planned to uncover the E-tron Sportback EV, imitating the footmarks of Tesla and many other automobile manufacturers, who have started predominantly adhering to the generation of EV.

At a motor show in Shanghai, Audi has revealed about his newly embraced technology. This revelation by Audi has not at all surprised the spectators. Since, Audi being one of the most prestigious cars of the country this addition was very much expected. As the CEO of Audi, Rupert Stadler, approved of this development and asked his engineers to move ahead with the innovation.

Though Audi E-tron Sportback EV is still an emerging concept for Audi and the company is struggling to make this concept a reality, but they have assured that this version of Audi will be available in the market by 2019.

The features of E-tron Sportback EV has already created a buzz amongst the automobile intelligentsia. It features a 95 KWh, battery backup. The Sportback is supposed to have a MPH of 0-60 in only 45 second and it is not at all close to Tesla Model S. The Sportback glitters in different ways. The Audi EV is powerful enough to boast for a spectrum of 311 miles which is almost similar to Flagship Model S P100D by Tesla.

The Audi E-tron Sportback EV car consists of several other enticing features like magnanimous display of touchscreen in the very central console of the car with interesting lighting techniques. The lighting technique is very innovative and it can be visible both in night and in day. The Matrix LED is to be digitally controlled and every single unit of this LED Matrix is situated both at the front and rear parts of the car and it produces such excellent lighting schemes that adds to the royal look of the car and the lighting that yields is very eye-catching.

This innovative Audi E-tron Sportback EV model of Audi is sure to produce Minuscule Digital Matrix projectors which automatically carves out its mark towards the road on which it is progressing.

This makes verification of roads by simultaneously rotating and transluting lights into different directions in a versatile and dynamic manner that makes the entire perview appear like a picture by adding to multifarious channels of relation and connection with the surrounding. The techniques infused in this innovative version of Audi suggests that this  E-tron Sportback EV Car is adequately equipped from all angles.

The technology used is a much advanced and that heightens the expectations of the spectators and undoubtedly it is being built in such a way that it fulfills all the expectations of the ones’ who are eagerly waiting for this flawless car to be launched into the market. The design is very crisp as it adds a new dimension to the zone of cars. The makers in order to support the design have smartly used the lights in a much advanced technique to give a stylistic gaze to the Car.

The Samsung Galaxy 8 is said to be the new launch for flagship phones and is a stunning silver of tech which has the power of prolonging the experience past the 5.8-inch display due to DeX.

It packs a big screen in a compact body without forfeiting features like water resistance together with expandable storage taking the phone to the next level.  In comparison, all the other phone, it seems less fascinating.

Way back in 2013, Apple completed the tablet when it had released the iPad Air and introduced a thinner, lighter design with a more compact body together with fingerprint sensor in its tablet. It was then considered as the Apple’s finest tablet.

Not much has been changed since then and the iPad Pro introduced in 2015 developed a new line for specialized users though the consumer grade device had not been updated for around two and half years. iPad sales seem to have fallen for some time now and users have not improved as they should with iPhones.

Several users still tend to be using the iPad 2 and 3 that does not run iOS 10, which is the latest operating system of Apple. Moreover the next version of iOS would probably drop the assistance for 32- bit apps thus making the iPad 5 out-dated.  This would mean that the new features together with security updates have not been done to most of the iPad users.

Apple’s new iPad, which had been announced three weeks back with much display, does not tend to have much by way of new features.  On the contrary it is being pitched as the appropriate upgrade for users of tabs which are four, five or six years old.

Slightly Thicker Chassis Same as Original iPad Air

The latest one at £339 is £40 cheaper than its forerunner that Apple expects would attract consumers in upgrading. The 9.7-inch screen is said to be much brighter about 500 nits in contrast to the Air 2’s 400, though the difference is not much noticeable.  Besides this is also a bit thicker than the Air 2 at 7.5 mm to the 6.1 mm of its waif-life precursor which shows a bit of cost-cutting from the point of view of cutting the price down for Apple.

However it has a marginal difference. The slightly thicker chassis tends to be the same as the original iPad Air and if the user is looking for a case other than the snap-on cover of Apple, then they should make a note of this.

The other variance is the A-9 chip of Apple which gives a performance upgrade on the A8 in the case of iPad Air 2.  This means that it would possibility have updates of iOS software for one year longer.

Taking into consideration that people seem to hold on to their tabs for few years, this seems to be an essential alteration.

Missed Some of the Features of iPad Pro

The 1.2 megapixel selfie camera and the 8-megapixel camera has not changed since the only thing is camera could be useful is for video calls. None of them seem to have the 10-hour battery life which Apple has claimed and that the latest one functions flawlessly.

The new tab seems to have missed out on some of the features of the iPad Pro.  The new tab is said to be everything which a tablets may require.  It has a great screen, with long battery life together with abundantly power. As in the case of the last two iPads, it had the Touch ID fingerprint sensor that not only tends to get unlock but is also being utilised more for payments.  Priced at £339, its price cut has been the most noticeable factor and not many essential changes have taken place in the new iPad.

Desktop are nowhere nearing their demise but their demise appears to be imminent within next decade. The rise and popularity of portable computing devices ranging from smartphones, tablets to laptops has raised questions on the popularity and usage of the desktops in the long term.

This week Apple brought few minor upgrades to its Mac Pro desktop which has not received any kind of update in last four years. A number of speculations have begun in the industry that the desktop days are numbered and very soon the large tech corporation will move away from it eventually.

However Apple timely upgrade to the Mac Pro desktops has helped in keeping these speculations down to a great extent.

The future of desktop

The rise and popularity of the handheld devices can’t be ignored and working with desktops seriously limits the modern day professionals in varied ways. Some of the industry expert’s believes that we are not going into the ‘Post-PC’ era anytime soon as PC are still the powerhouse for all the business world. However desktop computers will take a new form in upcoming days.

Tech companies will never wish to do away with a product category which helped in building some of the largest tech firms in the world. In order to keep the consumers hooked on to the traditional computers they will try to work with a different form factor, build in new functionalities and take the price further down to make it affordable.

Sliding sales is a sign of worry

Over the years desktops sales are declining dramatically and quite interestingly the most used operating system happens to be Android not Windows at the moment.

This simply add to the fear that Android devices which basically comprises of anything else than desktops are gaining the edge over the desktops. In similar fashion Apple iOS has more users that the Apple desktop OS which means more number of people are products like iPhone, iPods, and iPads than the Mac Desktops.

What tech companies doing to avoid it?

Apple is working towards making Mac Pro desktops highly customizable in order to give flexibility to the consumers in using it. To be more precise Apple is bringing about the marriage between a desktop and mobile which will be seen more prominently in upcoming range of desktops not just from the Apple but also from other manufacturers.

Apple is also trying to make the iPad Pro work better with the desktop in order to make sure people makes use of the both the devices. Microsoft has also started on the same lines with the launch of the Windows 10 just a year ago.

This helps in bringing the best of the mobile technology right to the desktop. Microsoft’s Surface ranges of devices are simply highly sophisticated, portable, advanced version of desktops disguised as a tablet for the users. Likewise Samsung has just launched the Galaxy S8 phones which have the ability to plug in with the desktop using a special dock and it brings a desktop like experience right to the small screen.

Earphones or headphones people just cannot live without them. Either due to peer pressure or the need of gets better music to the ears people tends to go for high end headphones which costs hundreds of dollars. The major reason for buying expensive earphone or headphone is that it offers better sound quality than the cheap offerings.However, it has also been found that the expensive tend to work better indoors than outdoors. The reason for this can be explained by the fact that the bass in the headphone works extremely hard at pumping the music that the users do not perceive the outside noise and it helps in offering a satisfying experience.It would come as a surprise that the bass obliterating noise feature in present in headphones isn’t an expensive technology. Here are few smart ways to turn any of your Earbuds into a good headphone.

Step: 1

First find a good pair of Earbuds which can easily fit inside your canal without causing any discomfort. It does not matter what kind or type of Earbuds you are using just ensure it does not leads to aggravated discomfort when listening to music longer hours.

Step :2

Now use place the Earbuds into your ear and loop it around your ears like a Bluetooth device. This will ensure that Earbuds remains in place without falling out while listening to the music. In case you are not happy with this arrangement or this leads to any kind of discomfort then leave it.

Step: 3

Now place a pair of noise protection earmuffs over your ears and ensures it completely covers your ear in order to block out the outside noise. It is better if you run the cords right behind the back of each ear muff as it will be help in keeping it pressed to your ears firmly.

Your job is done. Now you can enjoy the similar quality of sound listening experience on your cheap Earbuds without spending huge amount of money.  The only thing, which might be difficult for you, is to find the best kind of earmuff, which does not cost like hell.

You can go for Peltro Sport Shotgunner II, which comes at a price of just $26 and happens to be an extremely lightweight product. It has a high portability quotient and comes with a large amount of comfortable padding which does not causes any discomfort or heaviness even after longer music listening sessions. It is available in black & grey colour, which is quite tradition and a thin strip of fluorescent green runs round it to lend a modern look.

You can also consider the Howard Leight QM24+, which costs just $9, and it is available in bold red colour. It works like the traditional pair of headphone, which can be either over the top of the head or behind the neck. But it also offers incredible comfort and helps in elevating the quality of the sound to a great extent.

The launch of the Gadget HTC U Ultra was done in January 2017 and the phone features a 5.70-inch touchscreen display having a resolution of 1440 pixels by 2560 pixels.  The HTC  announces a fresh attractively contoured liquid surface which has been fashioned to reflect the best of the user. On holding it up one would appreciate the symmetrical construction of the phone and the way it tends to change light as it is turned.

Mission Impossible movies have made the self destruction options quite popular in the modern age but we still don’t have that luxury. Soon we will have such gadgets like laptops and smartphones which can self destruct on its own but this technology will only be made available to corporate employees and government officials. The new self destruct mechanisms possess the ability to destroy the electronic gadgets within 10 seconds by receiving the wireless commands triggered by the sensors.

Arabian researchers had made the impossible possible

This technology has been developed by a team of researchers at King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia. It works swiftly and can effectively work across a variety of common semiconductor technology which is usually used in the most electronic devices. Researchers have stated that first customers are expected to be those who are in need of data protection such as the intelligence communities, hedge funds, social security administration, large corporations and all those who handles massive data.

How This Self Destruct Technology Works?

The self destruct mechanism developed by the team works on making the expandable polymer found in the modern electronics to their own benefit. When this polymer is heated over 80 degrees Celsius then it tends to expand to seven times more than its original volume. The trigger mechanism introduced in this technology helps in the polymer expansion which comes right from the heather electrodes drawing power from the battery of either Smartphone or laptop. They are making study available for the wider audience by publishing it in the upcoming issue of the journal called Advanced Materials Technologies.

The Testing Scenarios Conducted for Self Destruct

The researchers at KRAUT have tested this self-destruct mechanism for variety for scenarios where the self destruct can be triggered remotely. In the first testing a GPS sensor was utilized to trigger the device in case they move more than 50 meters away from their starting point. In the second testing researchers made use of the light sensor to automatically trigger the self destruct mechanism. This mechanism will helpful in such scenario where a top secret device is moved out of the box and placed under the light. The third scenario made use of the pressure sensor to cause the self destruction of the device in case it meets with any kind of unwanted force. This means if anyone tries to get into the device by forcefully opening the casing then device can be triggered to explode in order to safeguard it from being compromised.

In the fourth scenario researchers tested the compromising of the device or self-destruct functionality to its core. It was ensured that no one else expect the rightful person is able to trigger the self-destruct command making use of a smartphone app. Researchers has found the right way to ensure that this functionality only worked when a particular password is entered into the chip for destroying the device on demand. Very soon we will living in exciting times where espionage and intelligence will look just like the movies in real life.