India seeks Rs 3300 crore loan from China's AIIB for solar power projects
India has sought $500 million (Rs 3326.3 crore) from the newly created, China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for solar power banks projects.
"We have applied for $500 million funding from AIIB. Besides, $1 billion loans each from the World Bank and ADB has also been sought energy projects," Tarun Kapur, joint secretary at the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy told PTI.
India, one of the founding members of the AIIB, has been elected to the board of directors of the China-sponsored AIIB which is expected to begin loan approvals before the end of this year. The government is also negotiating $250 million loan from New Development Bank.
All these are at advanced stage, he said. Last year, the Cabinet approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Germany to expand bilateral development cooperation in the field of Solar Energy by increasing use of solar energy in India through technical as well as financial cooperation.
Under the agreement, Germany would provide concessional loans in the range of one billion Euros over the next five years through KfW. The funds of KfW will also be utilised for providing soft loans to the end-users through partner banks. The MoU will help in strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries. India has set an ambitious target of having 100 GW solar power generation capacity by 2022 under the National Solar Mission.
2016年5月15日星期日
2 men each sentenced to 2 years in iPhone scam
2 men each sentenced to 2 years in iPhone scam
IERRE–U.S. Attorney Randolph Seiler says two New York men have each been sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted in a scheme to sport armband usurp cell phone accounts to steal iPhones.
Seiler says 20-year-old Wilton Santana and 22-year-old Charlie Aquino were sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roberto Lange on charges of using or trafficking in an unauthorized access device and aiding and abetting.
Prosecutors say Santana, Aquino and another man in 2014 posed as AT&T customers looking to upgrade by adding new lines or phones to their plans. The trio was provided confidential subscriber information while outside an AT&T store. The phones were then mailed to an address for payment.
The men were arrested after officers found 14 new, in-the-box iPhone 5s in the trunk during a traffic stop.
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IERRE–U.S. Attorney Randolph Seiler says two New York men have each been sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted in a scheme to sport armband usurp cell phone accounts to steal iPhones.
Seiler says 20-year-old Wilton Santana and 22-year-old Charlie Aquino were sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roberto Lange on charges of using or trafficking in an unauthorized access device and aiding and abetting.
Prosecutors say Santana, Aquino and another man in 2014 posed as AT&T customers looking to upgrade by adding new lines or phones to their plans. The trio was provided confidential subscriber information while outside an AT&T store. The phones were then mailed to an address for payment.
The men were arrested after officers found 14 new, in-the-box iPhone 5s in the trunk during a traffic stop.
Copyright 2016 The Associated Press.screen protectors All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
2016年5月11日星期三
APC 10,000 mAh mobile power bank review: Reliable
European electrical equipment giant Schneider Electric has joined the list of countless brands selling power banks in India. Schneider Electric through its brand APC is offering two power banks with 5,000 mAh and 10,000 mAh capacities at around Rs 2,000 and Rs 3000 respectively. The 10,000 mAh version offers two charging ports- 1A USB port to charge mobiles and 2.4A usb cables to charge tablet PC. The power bank comes with a 1.5A micro USB port for charging. The device has a button LED display to show available battery life at a glance along with a power button on the side. It is accompanied by a short cable.
The APC battery power bank looks like a portable hard drive. It is bulky and you cannot carry it in your pocket while charging your smartphone. Both the output ports can be used simultaneous to charge two devices. The battery pack doesn’t gets much heated while charging or discharging. The fully charged power bank can be used to charge a smartphone powered by a 2,500 mAh battery at least twice and can charge a tablet PC once, when used individually. APC 10,000 mAh battery pack takes around 5 hours to get fully charged from zero. It can charge a 3,100 mAh smartphone from 0 to 60% with 40% juice left on it in around two hours. The APC power bank performs just like any other power bank. It’s a quality product from a trusted brand. One of the major highlight of this power bank is that it comes with multiple safety features like over-charging protection, over-discharge protection, short circuit protection, ultra low dark current, overload protection, among others. Should you buy it? If you are looking for a reliable power bank for charging your precious devices, the APC power bank can be considered.
2016年5月4日星期三
Best Quick Charge 2.0 & 3.0 Supported Power Banks to Buy in the USA & UK
Smartphones are getting faster, bigger and smarter every year, but what doesn’t seem to be getting any better is the battery life. Of Course, there are some exceptions, but those smartphones are not for everyone, especially if they weight heavy. Not just carrying them in pockets would be uncomfortable but they would not be ideal for holding the device in one hand for power bank for iphone long periods. If you need to keep your smartphone, tablet or any other USB powered device, to be alive all day, then you need a power bank.
If you’re not familiar with what a power bank is, let us get you into a loop with a just brief explanation. A power bank is a portable charging unit that comprises of a special battery in a special casing with a circuit to control power flow. They allow you to store electrical energy and later use it to juice up your mobile devices. They have become increasingly popular among smartphone users as they offer an easier way to charge the device on-the-go. Currently in the international market, specifically in the United States and the United Kingdom,solar power banks there are varieties of power banks available, but in this article, we are listing the products that at least support Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0 or 3.0 technologies. The Quick Charge as the name suggests allows faster charging of the device, below we have listed products supporting such technology.
Note: The power banks listed below could fast charge your devices only if they support the technology.
With its iSmart technology, RAVPower even manages to offer 2.4V current, thus charging it faster than the proprietary charger. Using Quick Charge 2.0 technology it charges devices 75% faster, thus, allow your device to get juiced up in emergencies when the battery is close to zero percent. Meanwhile, with USB Type-C support for handsets and Apple MacBook, this large power bank can be your best travel companion. The 20100 mAh battery is charged within just 5 hours, which is quite amazing. It offers protection from overcharging and shuts down automatically in short circuit situation. There are to variants available; second one is with Quick Charge 3.0 support.
Charging Capacity: 20,100mAh Quick Charge 2.0/3.0
Price: $44.79, $69.99
Buy: Amazon
The Quick Charge 2.0 supported power bank from Anker promises to give up to 8 hours of phone usage within just 15 minutes of charging. Of course, it will depend upon phone to support such feature as well. But these days many flagship handsets are offering such features. The product can charge your iPhone 6s almost four times and also has support for lightning cable for iPhone/iPad, which is sold separately, though. It offers 18 months of worry-free warranty and claims to have friendly service support. The technology used to safeguard usage includes PowerIQ and VoltageBoost.
Charging Capacity: 10,000mAh Quick Charge 2.0
Price: $29.99
Buy: Amazon
Perfect for small distance travels, the BasAcc power bank offers a 5200mAh capacity battery, with two ports offering, one supporting quick charging and other normal charging you can juice up two devices at times and prioritize according to need. The product uses various technologies apart from Quick Charge 2.0; it has certification for FC, CE, and RoHS. The battery inside this power bank is Li-ion. There is an LED indicator showing the power level available in the battery pack.
Charging Capacity: 5200mAh Quick Charge 2.0
Price: N/A
Buy: Amazon
The Dual output port design allows it to offer separate charging; one is for Quick Charging supported handset while other is for non-Quick Charging supported handset. The quick charging is done at a 75% faster pace than any standard wall charger. There is an LED indicator that showcases remaining power available on the product. The company has used Samsung 18650 2600mAh battery cell for their power bank, it is certified by various institutions like FCC and has certificates for CE and RHoS, thus offering multiple safe guards such as protection from overcharging and overheating. It comes with a 12cm USB charging cable in the box, as well as offer 18 months of warranty. It weighs 356 grams and should be easy to carry when you’re travelling international or domestic.
Charging Capacity: 15,600mAh Quick Charge 2.0 & 10,400mAh Quick Charge 3.0
Price: $29.99
Buy: Amazon
Aukey Power Bank
The most popular brand on Amazon, the Aukey Power Bank listed here comes with Quick Charge 2.0, which Qualcomm’s Technology for fast charging. Thus, it offers charging 75% faster than any average travel adapter. It uses premium Sony cells that support usage of 1000 cycles, as well as built-in safeguards it fully protects you against the over-current, overcharging and overheating. With 18 months warranty, company puts its faith in the product. Weighing around 250 gram and measuring just 0.63 inches in width, the product is easy to carry around in your bag.
Charging Capacity: 10,000mAh Quick Charge 2.0
Price: $21.99
Buy: Amazon
The above-listed power banks are some of the best Quick Charging supported power banks. We have tried to list a variety of power banks,phone holders thus, catering to everyone’s different needs. If you want a small capacity unit, it’s listed above, or if you have a USB Type-C handset, then you should be getting the USB Type-C supported power bank. Hope, this list was helpful to you.
If you’re not familiar with what a power bank is, let us get you into a loop with a just brief explanation. A power bank is a portable charging unit that comprises of a special battery in a special casing with a circuit to control power flow. They allow you to store electrical energy and later use it to juice up your mobile devices. They have become increasingly popular among smartphone users as they offer an easier way to charge the device on-the-go. Currently in the international market, specifically in the United States and the United Kingdom,solar power banks there are varieties of power banks available, but in this article, we are listing the products that at least support Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0 or 3.0 technologies. The Quick Charge as the name suggests allows faster charging of the device, below we have listed products supporting such technology.
Note: The power banks listed below could fast charge your devices only if they support the technology.
With its iSmart technology, RAVPower even manages to offer 2.4V current, thus charging it faster than the proprietary charger. Using Quick Charge 2.0 technology it charges devices 75% faster, thus, allow your device to get juiced up in emergencies when the battery is close to zero percent. Meanwhile, with USB Type-C support for handsets and Apple MacBook, this large power bank can be your best travel companion. The 20100 mAh battery is charged within just 5 hours, which is quite amazing. It offers protection from overcharging and shuts down automatically in short circuit situation. There are to variants available; second one is with Quick Charge 3.0 support.
Charging Capacity: 20,100mAh Quick Charge 2.0/3.0
Price: $44.79, $69.99
Buy: Amazon
The Quick Charge 2.0 supported power bank from Anker promises to give up to 8 hours of phone usage within just 15 minutes of charging. Of course, it will depend upon phone to support such feature as well. But these days many flagship handsets are offering such features. The product can charge your iPhone 6s almost four times and also has support for lightning cable for iPhone/iPad, which is sold separately, though. It offers 18 months of worry-free warranty and claims to have friendly service support. The technology used to safeguard usage includes PowerIQ and VoltageBoost.
Charging Capacity: 10,000mAh Quick Charge 2.0
Price: $29.99
Buy: Amazon
Perfect for small distance travels, the BasAcc power bank offers a 5200mAh capacity battery, with two ports offering, one supporting quick charging and other normal charging you can juice up two devices at times and prioritize according to need. The product uses various technologies apart from Quick Charge 2.0; it has certification for FC, CE, and RoHS. The battery inside this power bank is Li-ion. There is an LED indicator showing the power level available in the battery pack.
Charging Capacity: 5200mAh Quick Charge 2.0
Price: N/A
Buy: Amazon
The Dual output port design allows it to offer separate charging; one is for Quick Charging supported handset while other is for non-Quick Charging supported handset. The quick charging is done at a 75% faster pace than any standard wall charger. There is an LED indicator that showcases remaining power available on the product. The company has used Samsung 18650 2600mAh battery cell for their power bank, it is certified by various institutions like FCC and has certificates for CE and RHoS, thus offering multiple safe guards such as protection from overcharging and overheating. It comes with a 12cm USB charging cable in the box, as well as offer 18 months of warranty. It weighs 356 grams and should be easy to carry when you’re travelling international or domestic.
Charging Capacity: 15,600mAh Quick Charge 2.0 & 10,400mAh Quick Charge 3.0
Price: $29.99
Buy: Amazon
Aukey Power Bank
The most popular brand on Amazon, the Aukey Power Bank listed here comes with Quick Charge 2.0, which Qualcomm’s Technology for fast charging. Thus, it offers charging 75% faster than any average travel adapter. It uses premium Sony cells that support usage of 1000 cycles, as well as built-in safeguards it fully protects you against the over-current, overcharging and overheating. With 18 months warranty, company puts its faith in the product. Weighing around 250 gram and measuring just 0.63 inches in width, the product is easy to carry around in your bag.
Charging Capacity: 10,000mAh Quick Charge 2.0
Price: $21.99
Buy: Amazon
The above-listed power banks are some of the best Quick Charging supported power banks. We have tried to list a variety of power banks,phone holders thus, catering to everyone’s different needs. If you want a small capacity unit, it’s listed above, or if you have a USB Type-C handset, then you should be getting the USB Type-C supported power bank. Hope, this list was helpful to you.
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