5G researchers achieve record speeds of 1 Tbps

Tech News  - Researchers at the University of Surrey's 5G Innovation Centre (5GIC) managed speeds of one terabit per second (Tbps) - thousands of times faster than current data connections.

At 1Tbps, it would be theoretically possible to download a file 100 times the size of a feature film in about three seconds.
  
The speed is more than 65,000 times faster than average 4G download speeds, 'BBC News' reported.
  
Previously, Samsung Electronics has set 5G speed record at 7.5Gbps, which is less than 1 per cent of the Surrey team's speed.
  
"We have developed 10 more breakthrough technologies and one of them means we can exceed 1Tbps wirelessly. This is the same capacity as fibreoptics but we are doing it wirelessly," 5GIC director Professor Rahim Tafazolli said.
  
The tests were conducted in lab conditions over a distance of 100m, according to news website V3.

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Motorcycle maker Yamaha to launch small cars in Europe

Auto News - The firm has been mulling manufacturing four-wheel vehicles for years, exhibiting a prototype 1,000 cc engine car and an electric-car battery at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.
  
Yamaha is planning to build car plants in Europe to sell them in the region before 2020, the company spokesman said, without elaborating.
  
"As small cars are already prevalent in Europe, our first car launch will be (there)," he said.
  
"But we are also studying opportunities in emerging countries" as well, he added.
  
His comments were in response to an interview with company chief Hiroyuki Yanagi that appeared in the leading Nikkei business daily, in which he said Yamaha will supply its own engines for the new European market cars, while outsourcing some other parts production.
  
While it is best known for its motorcycles, Yamaha has worked with Toyota on car engine development since the mid-sixties, supplying more than three million engines to the world's biggest automaker over that period.

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Google rolls out Lollipop update for Android One phones

Auto News - An official Google+ post by Google vice president of  product management Caesar Sengupta said, “Lollipop rollout has begun for a small number of phones in India and will gradually roll out to others.”

“This is a gradual process and so each week we’ll push the OTA update to more phones selected at random (pro-tip: connecting over WiFi will increase your odds),” he wrote.

Three different Android One phones produced by Micromax, Karbonn and Spice last year had reportedly struggled to make good sales in the country.

These Android One phones were at first available online but when not registered good sales, was made available in all retailers across India. Major retailers, however, refused to stock these phones.

Lollipop (5.0 ) is the latest version of mobile operating system for Android smartphones.

The upgradation move by Google can likely increase the chances of Android One phones sale in India.

As of now, Jelly Bean is reportedly the most ascendant OS running on Android One phones, KitKat being the second and Lollipop OS runs only on 1.6 percent devices.

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Lenovo bets big on market in India with Yoga 3 pro tablet launch

Gadget Reviews India - Lenovo, which ranks fourth in the tablet market here, said it has about 10 percent of the market share (in terms of sales as per research firm GfK).
  
"We believe the market will grow further. Be it commercial, like the education and BFSI segment or consumers, tablets will continue to do well," Lenovo India Director, Tablet Business Unit, Rohit Midha said.
  
He declined to comment, however, on the market share the company is targeting.
  
"We will launch new devices across the price range and form factors that appeal to customers. We are showing the products that we displayed at the CES in Las Vegas this year and we will bring them to Indian customers as well," he said.
  
According to research firm IDC, vendors shipped a total of 0.96 million units of tablets, posting a quarter-on-quarter growth of 3.6 percent in the October-December 2014 period.
  
Domestic firm iBall led the market with 15.6 percent share, followed by South Korean giant Samsung (12.9 percent), Datawind (9.6 percent), Lenovo (9.4 percent) and HP (8.7 percent share).
  
Globally, Lenovo is the third largest tablet vendor after Apple and Samsung with 4.8 percent share in the December quarter.

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Government to start internet safety programme with Google

Gadget Reviews India - "We are happy to partner with Google and Cert-In in the cyber security education and awareness campaign. The Internet offers many opportunities to explore create and collaborate," MyGov CEO Gaurav Dwivedi said in a statement.
  
MyGov, the government's online platform which seeks suggestions from people on different issues, hosted first round table discussion in this regard.
  
"Measures to take internet safety practices for two specific target groups - government officials, children and young adults were discussed at the round table. Over 650 ideas received from MyGov users on the issue were also presented during the today's meeting and were debated upon," the statement said.
  
DEITY Additional Secretary Tapan Ray suggested a year round programme to raise awareness of key policy makers on issues of internet safety. The programme would include roundtables, workshops, Security Cafes, and contests for young adults, policymakers and NGOs.
  
MyGov, in collaboration with all stakeholders, is also expected to issue awareness guidelines soon on various safety measures which can be followed by government officials, schools, guardians and other vulnerable sections.

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Lenovo website breached; hacker group Lizard Squad claims responsibility

Gadget Reviews India - Hacking group Lizard Squad claimed credit for the attacks on microblogging service Twitter. Lenovo said attackers breached the domain name system associated with Lenovo and redirected visitors to lenovo.com to another address, while also intercepting internal company emails.
             
Lizard Squad posted an email exchange between Lenovo employees discussing Superfish. The software was at the centre of public uproar in the United States last week when security researchers said they found it allowed hackers to impersonate banking websites and steal users' credit card information.
             
In a statement issued in the United States on Wednesday night, Lenovo, the world's biggest maker of personal computers, said it had restored its site to normal operations after several hours.
             
"We regret any inconvenience that our users may have if they are not able to access parts of our site at this time," the company said. "We are actively reviewing our network security and will take appropriate steps to bolster our site and to protect the integrity of our users' information."
             
Lizard Squad has taken credit for several high-profile outages, including attacks that took down Sony Corp's  PlayStation Network and Microsoft Corp's Xbox Live network last month. Members of the group have not been identified.
             
Starting 4 p.m. ET (2100 GMT) on Wednesday, visitors to the Lenovo website saw a slideshow of young people looking into webcams and the song "Breaking Free" from the movie "High School Musical" playing in the background, according to technology publication The Verge, which first reported the breach. 

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Google rolls out Lollipop update for Android One phones

Gadget Reviews India - An official Google+ post by Google vice president of  product management Caesar Sengupta said, “Lollipop rollout has begun for a small number of phones in India and will gradually roll out to others.”

“This is a gradual process and so each week we’ll push the OTA update to more phones selected at random (pro-tip: connecting over WiFi will increase your odds),” he wrote.

Three different Android One phones produced by Micromax, Karbonn and Spice last year had reportedly struggled to make good sales in the country.

These Android One phones were at first available online but when not registered good sales, was made available in all retailers across India. Major retailers, however, refused to stock these phones.

Lollipop (5.0 ) is the latest version of mobile operating system for Android smartphones.

The upgradation move by Google can likely increase the chances of Android One phones sale in India.

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Motorola updating Moto E as it targets first-time smartphone buyers

Gadget Reviews India - Among the improvements over last year's model: The camera now has auto-focusing, whereas the older model had a fixed-focus lens that didn't compensate for how far away the subject was. The new Moto E will also have a front-facing camera for selfies, though images won't be as sharp as the 5 megapixels on the rear. There's also a model with 4G cellular connectivity. Last year's model was available only for slower, 3G networks.
  
In the US, Motorola will target prepaid customers, as well as those looking to buy children their first smartphones.
  
The 4G model will cost USD 150 in the US, while the 3G will go for USD 120, both without contract requirements. The screen measures 4.5 inches diagonally, slightly larger than before.
  
Motorola, which Lenovo Group bought from Google Inc in October, has been trying to set itself apart from other phone makers by selling cheaper phones that have some features found in higher-end products. For instance, all of its phones use Corning's Gorilla Glass for durability.
  
"Even in developed markets, a large percentage of the population isn't on a smartphone," Rick Osterloh, Motorola's CEO, said in an interview. "This category represents the biggest growth area."
  
Motorola, which is headquartered in Chicago, announced its new phone today ahead of next week's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Samsung, HTC and others are expected to unveil their spring lineups at the show. Sony also announced a budget phone this week for 129 euros (USD 146), though there's no plan to sell it in the US. LG announced four mid-range smartphones. Details on prices and US availability weren't immediately revealed.

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Fly Mobiles launches three smartphones; partners with Snapdeal

The devices running on Android Kitkat -- Qik+, Qik and Snap -- will be exclusively sold on online marketplace Snapdeal.
  
Gadget Reviews India - "In my view about 80 million smartphones were sold last year of which around 70 percent where handsets under Rs 10,000 category. So it was natural for us to first start with this range," Fly Mobiles President Rahul Goel said.
  
Asked about the reasons behind using the eCommerce channel, Goel said online shopping reduces the time to market and helps is cutting distribution channel costs.
   
"Last year, I think, around 15-18 million smartphones were sold through the online channels, which I think this year should go up to 27-30 million as the popularity of eCommerce is rising," he added.
   
The company, which has been operating in the handset segment for the past 10 years globally, also plans to launch a couple of smartphones going ahead. "We will launch a 5.5-inch scree size smartphone and a LTE supported handset this year by May-June," Goel said.
   
Qik+ comes with Mediatek 1.7 GHz Octa Core Processor, 13 MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. It is powered by a 2200 mAh battery and sports a 5-inch screen.
   
Qik is powered by Mediatek's Octa-Core 1.7 GHz processor and has an 8 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera with a 4.5-inch screen.

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Google releases work tools designed for Android phones

Gadget Reviews India - The technology unveiled  launches Google's attempt to turn Android phones into the digital hub of people's personal and professional lives. The expansion will pit Google Inc against Microsoft Corp and BlackBerry Inc, which have been focusing on the corporate market for years.

Google will also be battling its biggest rival in mobile computing, Apple Inc, which forged a partnership with IBM Corp last year to build more iPhone and iPad applications tailored for businesses and government agencies.

Google announced its Android for Work program at a conference eight months ago, but needed more time to test the technology before its release.

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Microsoft to end support for Facebook, Google chats in Outlook email service

Microsoft's move seems to be inspired by Google announcement of termination of its Talk feature to push its Hangouts chatting service. Similarly, Microsoft is also planning to expand its own Skype chatting service.

However, Microsoft has not stated any reason for withdrawing support for Facebook chat.

Taking Goolge's Gmail and other email apps head on, Microsoft recently launched a new Outlook app for iOS and Android devices.

The new app is basically a replacement for San Francisco-based email startup Acompli that was acquired by Microsoft for USD 200 million in December last year.

Outlook will support Office 365, Exchange, Outlook.com, Yahoo Mail, Gmail, iCloud and other key email services. The app will also help users manage calendar and fetch attachments within the same app.

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Isuzu Motors India inaugurates new dealership in Gurgaon

“While we are rapidly increasing our network reach in North India, we are witnessing huge acceptance for our products in the region. The D-Max range of pick-up trucks have started creating a new segment in the LCV space, thanks to its performance, fuel efficiency and application-oriented design. Gurgaon is one of the key markets for Isuzu in the region, as we believe the market is poised to substantially increase in small and medium businesses,” Takashi Kikuchi, Managing Director, Isuzu Motors India, said,

The company has already established dealerships in Delhi, Noida, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Madurai, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Cochin, Calicut, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Ludhiana, Lucknow.

With the launch of its latest dealership in Gurgaon, Isuzu now have presence across eight states in India. The company plans to open another 60 new outlets across India by end of 2015-16.
“We are happy to be associated with Isuzu Motors, the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial and passenger vehicles. With this dealership we plan to bring the best of Isuzu’s world-renowned pickup trucks and sports utility vehicles to this part of the country. We will continue to offer the best sales and service support to all our customers with Isuzu,” Vijay Kumar, Dealer Principal, Paramount Isuzu said.

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These four things are the big things

एक साधु थे। उनसे शिक्षा लेने के लिए बहुत से स्त्री पुरुष आते थे। साधु उन्हें बड़ी ही उपयोगी बातें बताया करते थे। एक दिन उन्होंने कहा, 'तुम लोग चार बातें याद रखो तो जीवन का आनंद ले सकते हो।'

लोगों ने पूछा, 'स्वामी जी, वे चार बातें क्या हैं ?'

स्वामीजी बोले, पहली बातः तुम जहां भी रहो, अपने को आवश्यक बना दो। इतना काम करो कि लोग समझें कि अगर तुम चले गए तो उनका काम रुक जाएगा। कहने का आशय यह है कि तुम किसी पर बोझ मत बनो, बल्कि दूसरों के बोझ को हल्का करो।

दूसरी बातः स्वयं को स्वस्‍थ रखो। काम करने के लिए शरीर को तंदुरुस्त ऱखना आवश्यक है।

तीसरी बातः आलस्य को अपने पास कभी भी भटकने मत दो। जो आदमी आलस्‍य करता है। वह निकम्मा हो जाता है।

और आखिर में चौथी बात ये कि, एक-एक पैसे का उपयोग करो। याद रखो, तुम्हें जो पैसा मिला है, 'वह भगवान का दिया हुआ है, और भगवान की दी हुई चीज का किसी भी तरह से दुरुपयोग नहीं करना चाहिए।'

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Whatsapp rolls out voice-calling feature through invites

The feature was first tested for selective users and then launched. However, one needs to get an invitation from WhatsApp to add on the feature in his or her mobile messaging application.

Earlier, users whose voice-calling feature was activated had the advantage of passing the invitation to their friends by making a call through WhatsApp, but the invite feature was later on removed.

Android WhatsApp users with version 2.11.528 from Play Store or 2.11.531 from website, who are able to see caller icon on the app, can easily make a voice call to their friends.

The WhatsApp website, however, claims that the users can also pass on the invitation to others.

Other messenger apps which provides voice-calling facility are Hike, Viber, Line, Nanu, among others. But, WhatsApp that reportedly is the much famous messaging app than others, attracting around 70 million active monthly users, can add another edge to its user base in India with this add-on feature.

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Jaguar Land Rover recalls nearly 62,000 vehicles over air bags

The recall affects some Range Rovers from the 2013 through 2015 model years and Range Rover Sports from 2014 through 2015.

The company says it will start notifying owners in April, and they will be able to take their vehicles to dealers for a free software update.

Jaguar Land Rover says it has received no reports of accidents or injuries tied to the problem. It started looking into the issue last fall, after customers said a light indicating that the passenger air bag was off stayed illuminated in some cases when an adult sat in the seat.

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Facebook, partners unveil alliance on cyber security

"ThreatExchange is built on the existing Facebook platform infrastructure... so that partner companies can query the available threat information and also publish to all or a subset of participating organizations," the social network said in a statement.

"Our goal is that organizations anywhere will be able to use ThreatExchange to share threat information more easily, learn from each other's discoveries, and make their own systems safer. That's the beauty of working together on security. When one company gets stronger, so do the rest of us."
  
The statement said Pinterest, Tumblr, Twitter, and Yahoo have been working on the program and new partners including Bitly and Dropbox.

"We have a vested interest in making the Internet safer and giving people better ways to connect and share," Facebook said.

"After working with a number of our peer companies to refine the structure and implementation, we are ready to introduce ThreatExchange and see what we can learn from each other."

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Asus launches Zenfone C smartphone for Rs 5,999 in India

Zenfone C is much similar to its successors, Zenfone 5 and it is available in black, white and red colour and it weighs 150 grams. It features 4.5-inch display (854 x 480 pixels) which claims to deliver visuals at FWVGA resolution and carries Gorilla Glass protection.

The smartphone sports a VGA front camera and a 5MP camera on the rear that uses Asus's PixelMaster technology for bettering picture quality. The device is fixed with the SonicMaster technology to power its speakers.

The Zenfone C has 1GB of RAM, dual SIM support, 8GB of storage, a microSD card slot and a 2100mAh battery for long lasting usage time. The phone is powered by 1.2GHz dual core Intel (Cover Trail+) processor and runs on Android 4.4 KitKat with the popular Zen UI onboard.

The Asus Zenfone C, ZC451CG is basically a refreshed variant of the Zenfone 4 series which has has become a quite lot popular. The phone will be available in Asus exclusive stores from February 18th 2015.

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Uber introduces India-specific safety features in taxi app

Uber's India app now has a "send status" feature to enable passengers to share ride details with their contacts in real time. The app also has an "SOS" button to call the local police directly.
             
A spokesman said the functions were the first market-specific safety features launched by Uber. The company also said it plans to launch safety features in other countries soon.
             
"Safety concerns tend to be unique for each local market. We recognised the demand for these features in India," the spokesman added.
             
Authorities in New Delhi banned Uber in December following the rape allegations and issued rules that require all taxis to be equipped with a physical panic button.
             
While the service remains officially banned in Delhi, Uber resumed operations there in January and has since said it has stepped up background checks on all its India drivers. The app is available in several cities.

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'CyberCaliphate' hacks Newsweek's Twitter account, threatens Obama

The group, which also took responsibility for hacking  Pentagon social media accounts last month, tweeted "#CyberCaliphate Bloody Valentine's Day #MichelleObama! We're watching you, you girls and your husband!"
             
The Twitter account showed a head wrapped in a black-and-white scarf next to a banner proclaiming "CyberCaliphate."  
             
The "Je suIS IS" was a reference to the phrase "Je suis Charlie" that emerged last month in support of victims of the attack by Islamic militants on Charlie Hebdo in Paris that killed 12 people.
             
Newsweek removed the "CyberCaliphate" banner and tweets and regained control of the account within 14 minutes, the magazine said. The Islamic State militant group has seized territory in Iraq and Syria and has declared itself a "caliphate."
             
The hackers also posted a message intended for the United States in retaliation for its actions in the Muslim world.
             
"While the U.S. and its satellites are killing our brothers in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan, we are destroying your national cybersecurity system from inside," it said.
             
The message contained a list of names under the heading "brave mujahideen."

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Britain gives go-ahead to test driverless cars on roads

Driverless car testing will be restricted to vehicles with a person present and able to take control should the need arise, Britain's Department for Transport (DfT) said.
             
The DfT said on Wednesday that after carrying out a review into driverless cars, it found there were no legal barriers to the technology being tested on British roads.
             
It is now working on a code of practice for driverless cars, due to be published in the spring, with vehicles expected to be tested on roads across the country from the summer.
             
Britain's auto industry has been growing strongly – the value of British car exports has doubled in the past 10 years – and lawmakers hope that driverless car technology could help sustain the sector in the decades to come.
             
"I want Britain to be at the forefront of this exciting new development, to embrace a technology that could transform our roads and open up a brand new route for global investment," Transport Minister Claire Perry said in a statement.
             
The driverless car industry globally is expected to be worth about 900 billion pounds ($1.37 trillion) by 2025, according to the UK government, with traditional carmakers such as Daimler vying with technology firms such as Google.
             
The testing of driverless cars on public roads follows a government investment of 19 million pounds in the technology in four British towns.

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Mercedes launches C-Class diesel priced upto Rs 42.9 lakh

The company has launched the C-Class diesel in two trims, the 'C 220 CDI Style' variant priced at Rs 39.9 lakh and the 'C 220 CDI Avantgarde' priced at Rs 42.9 lakh (all prices ex-showroom Delhi), Mercedes-Benz said in a statement.

The diesel variants of the new C-Class will be available as completely built units (CBU) only, it added. Besides, Mercedes-Benz said it has commenced the local production of the new-generation C-Class petrol at its Chakan plant.

"With the launch of the C 220 CDI we now present the complete portfolio of the new generation C-Class to our Indian customers," Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director & CEO, Eberhard Kern said.

The commencement of local production of the new C 200 Avantgarde petrol within three months of its India debut, reiterates the company's commitment of providing customers fascinating products which are made in India, he added.

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Tata Motors Zest compact sedan in Nepal, price starts from Rs 24.5 lakhs

The diesel variant has been priced at 30.75 lakhs Nepali rupees. This sub-four metre sedan is now available across the 18 outlets in Nepal.

The car is being offered, both in petrol and diesel variant in Nepal. The petrol model has been provided with the 1.2-litre Revotron engine option and the diesel model is powered by a 1.3-litre Quadrajet mill.

There is a single diesel model, which has been provided with an Automated Manual transmission. Other model variants sport a five-speed manual gearbox. The diesel model gives a mileage of around 23 kilometres per litre, while the  petrol model delivers 17.6 kilometres per litre.

"Nepal has been a key market for us and it has been our endeavour to bring class-leading products for the consumers in this country. We at Tata Motors are delighted to launch the dynamic Zest, which has been engineered for global customers, by global teams across India, UK, Italy and Korea to offer a car that matches refinement with performance - from the engine, to suspension & braking, the NVH or premium materials. With 29 segment-first features, Zest from Tata Motors is the first all-new vehicle in our Horizonext journey," said Johnny Oommen, Head of International Business of the company.

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Hyundai Elite i20 with automatic gearbox launched in South African market

This model of the i20 is the latest generation hatchback from Hyundai. It is also the company's most premium hatchback. It was designed at Hyundai Motor's Design Centre Europe in Russelsheim, Germany with an investment of Rs 1,050 crore.

The new-generation model features the brand's 'Fluidic Sculpture 2.0' design philosophy that lends it a completely new look.

The Elite i20 is available in both petrol and diesel engine options in India. However, only petrol engine option will be available in the South African market

There are two engine options- one is the 83bhp four-cylinder 1.2-litre VTVT Kappa unit and another the 99bhp 1.4-litre mill. Both the engines come mated to a five-speed manual gearbox.

Marketing as 'The Elite i20', Hyundai launched the hatchback in India on August 11 last year and since then it has been creating a sensation in the  market. This is the second generation model of the i20 that goes up against other cars.

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Mercedes launches C-Class diesel priced upto Rs 42.9 lakh

The company has launched the C-Class diesel in two trims, the 'C 220 CDI Style' variant priced at Rs 39.9 lakh and the 'C 220 CDI Avantgarde' priced at Rs 42.9 lakh (all prices ex-showroom Delhi), Mercedes-Benz said in a statement.

The diesel variants of the new C-Class will be available as completely built units (CBU) only, it added. Besides, Mercedes-Benz said it has commenced the local production of the new-generation C-Class petrol at its Chakan plant.

"With the launch of the C 220 CDI we now present the complete portfolio of the new generation C-Class to our Indian customers," Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director & CEO, Eberhard Kern said.

The commencement of local production of the new C 200 Avantgarde petrol within three months of its India debut, reiterates the company's commitment of providing customers fascinating products which are made in India, he added.

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Britain gives go-ahead to test driverless cars on roads

Driverless car testing will be restricted to vehicles with a person present and able to take control should the need arise, Britain's Department for Transport (DfT) said.
             
The DfT said on Wednesday that after carrying out a review into driverless cars, it found there were no legal barriers to the technology being tested on British roads.
             
It is now working on a code of practice for driverless cars, due to be published in the spring, with vehicles expected to be tested on roads across the country from the summer.
             
Britain's auto industry has been growing strongly – the value of British car exports has doubled in the past 10 years – and lawmakers hope that driverless car technology could help sustain the sector in the decades to come.
             
"I want Britain to be at the forefront of this exciting new development, to embrace a technology that could transform our roads and open up a brand new route for global investment," Transport Minister Claire Perry said in a statement.

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Apple planning own search engine to trump Google?

A media report on Monday, referred to an Apple job advertisement posted earlier this month, calling for a professional to develop "a search platform supporting hundreds of millions of users."

This has led to conjecture that the Cupertino, California-based tech giant Apple might be after Google's crown for the undisputed king of online search.

The advertisement has fuelled speculation that Apple was aiming to launch a standalone search tool across iPhones, iPads and Macs, the report said.

Back in 2010, analysts at investment banking and asset management company Piper Jaffray claimed that there was 70 percent chance of Apple launching its own mobile search engine by 2015.

In November last year, the Apple Insider reported that a web-crawling bot (a software application running automated tasks on the internet) was spotted on Apple's servers.

The rumours were bolstered that month when reports claimed that Apple was looking to ditch Google as its default search engine on its Safari browser.

Google has been the default engine on Safari for the past five years, but the deal is due to expire this year. Although this could see Microsoft's Bing or Yahoo taking its place, Apple could also be working to develop a search engine of its own.

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Samsung leads India mobile phone market, but losing grip: CMR

According to the latest data from CyberMedia Research (CMR), Samsung is "losing its earlier firm grip" with its share declining to 16.5 percent at the end of December 2014 from 20.3 percent at the beginning of the year.
    
According to the research firm's India Monthly Mobile Handsets Market Review - for calendar year (CY) 2014, India mobile handsets market grew by 4 percent to 257 million units in terms of shipments over 2013.
    
Of this, Samsung captured 16.5 percent of the shipments, followed by Micromax and Microsoft (Nokia) at 13.3 percent each, it added.
    
"However, Samsung was seen to be losing its earlier firm grip on market, as its share of the market showed a downward trend during the year, as compared to Micromax that gained primarily in April-June 2014, but then continued to remain flat during the rest of the year," CMR said in a statement.
    
Samsung's share of the overall market in January-March 2014 quarter stood at 20.3 percent, while that of Micromax was 11.2 percent and Microsoft (Nokia) was 17.6 percent.
    
About 77 million smartphones were shipped in 2014, accounting for nearly 30 percent of the total mobile phone market in the country. The smartphones segment grew at 46 percent as against the previous year.
    
Samsung lost ground in the smartphone segment too, with its market share falling from 43.2 percent at the beginning of the year to 29.3 percent at the end of December 2014.

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An app that delivers duplicate keys via post

Now, you can prevent the re-run of that incident with the help of an app. New York-based KeyMe is trying to ease that annoying and costly mistake by changing how we duplicate our keys.

Its iOS app lets users take a photo of their key and upload it to the cloud to print a new one on the fly, reported CNET.

"We've made hundreds of thousands of keys," Michael Harbolt, KeyMe's vice president of marketing, was quoted as saying.

KeyMe has almost two dozen automated locations in the greater New York City area, as well as a few scattered around in states like Florida, Arizona and Arkansas.

All one has to do is take a photograph of their home, office or car key. The app then uploads that image to the company's system. A press of a button tells the app to deliver the key to the user in the mail.

Even easier, one can travel to one of KeyMe's kiosks and have a new key printed in less than a minute.

Source: Gadget Reviews India and Automotive News

  ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

Do not therefore ignore the north east of disease

उत्तर पूर्व दिशा में कोई भी नकारात्मक वस्तु जैसे जूते, चप्पल या प्रयोग में न आने वाला सामान न रखें। इससे उत्तर पूर्व दिशा में दोष उत्पन्न हो जाता है।

इस क्षेत्र में साफ सफाई का विशेष ध्यान रखें। यहीं से कॉस्मिक उर्जा का निर्माण होता है जिससे व्यक्ति स्वस्थ रहता है। ध्यान रहे कि उत्तर पूर्व दिशा के खुला होने के पीछे एक वैज्ञानिक कारण भी है कि इसमें कॉस्मिक किरणों का उदय एवं प्रवाह बेहतर ढंग से संभव हो पाता है।

यदि आपके निवास का कोई कोना कटा हुआ है या बढ़ा हुआ है तो कॉस्मिक किरणों का प्रवाह ठीक से नहीं हो पाता है जिससे इस क्षेत्र के अनुसार जो भी ग्रह होगा उसके प्रभाव से व्यक्ति को शारीरिक रोग हो सकता है।

उत्तर पूर्व भूमि तत्व की दिशा है जिन व्यक्तियों की जन्म तिथि में 2, 5 एवं 8 अंक नहीं होता है ऐसे व्यक्ति हड्डियों के रोग से ग्रसित हो सकते हैं ऐसे व्यक्तियों को उत्तर पूर्व एवं दक्षिण पश्चिम जोन में पीला रंग करवाना चाहिए।

किसी की कुंडली में यदि गुरु शुभ प्रभाव में नहीं है और आपके उत्तर-पूर्व जोन में वास्तु दोष है तो ऐसे व्यक्तियों को पाचन तंत्र संबंधी, गॉल ब्लैडर, रक्त चाप, पीलिया आदि रोग होने की आशंका होती है।

कई दंपतियों को विवाह के 4-5 साल के उपरांत भी संतान प्राप्ति नहीं होती है जबकि मेडिकल जांच में सबकुछ सामान्य आता है, ऐसे में उत्तर-पूर्व दिशा में वास्तु दोष एक कारण हो सकता है। उत्तर-पूर्व दिशा के प्रभाव से व्यक्ति को संतान सुख प्राप्त होता है।

गुरू जो कि संतान का भी कारक है इस दिशा का स्वामी है और उत्तर-पूर्व दिशा में हानि होने पर गुरु रुष्ट रहते हैं तो जीवन में कष्ट बने रहते हैं।

Source:  Daily/Weekly Horoscope 2015

This context can change your life

जिंदगी में यूं ही सब कुछ नहीं मिल जाता। इसके लिए आपको कर्म करना पड़ता है। कर्म के लिए आपका एक लक्ष्य होना चाहिए, और आपकी मिलनसारिता का गुण जो आपको नई ऊंचाइयों तक पहुंचाने के लिए काफी है। यहां दो ऐसे ही प्रेरक प्रसंग दिए जा रहे हैं जिनके सार को आप जीवन में उतार कर अपने नाम का अर्थ सार्थक कर सकते हैं।

पहला प्रसंग

एक बार जर्मन दार्शनिक ने स्वामी दयानंद से कहा, 'स्वामी जी, आपका बलिष्ठ शरीर और ओजस्वी मुखमंडल देखकर मैं अत्यंत प्रभावित हूं। क्या मुझ जैसे सामान्य व्यक्ति के लिए यह संभव है कि आप सशक्त शरीर और तेजयुक्त मुखमंडल प्राप्त हो सकें।'

स्वामी जी बोले, 'क्यों नहीं, जो व्यक्ति अपने को जैसा बनाना चाहता है, बन सकता है। हर व्यक्ति अपनी कल्पना के अनुरूप ही बनता- बिगड़ता रहता है। तुम्हें सबसे पहले एक लक्ष्य बनाना चाहिए, फिर उसकी पूर्ति के लिए संकल्प करके उसी के अनुसार काम करना चाहिए। एकाग्र मन से किए गए कार्य एक दिन सफलता की मंजिल पर अवश्य लाकर खड़ा करते हैं।'

दूसरा प्रसंग

अमेरिका की यात्रा के दौरान एक व्यक्ति जहाज में स्वामी रामतीर्थ से ज्ञान-ध्यान की चर्चा करता रहता था। जहाज से उतरते सय उसने सामान्य शिष्टाचार से पूछा, 'आप कहां ठहरेंगे स्वामी जी, समय मिला तो आपसे संपर्क का प्रयत्न करूंगा।'

स्वामी ने उसके कंधे पर हाथ रखकर कहा, 'अमेरिका में मेरा एक ही मित्र है। और वह हैं आप, यह सुनकर वह व्यक्ति चौंक गया। साथ ही स्वामी जी के आत्मविश्वासपूर्ण सौजन्य से प्रभावित भी कम नहीं हुआ। जब तक स्वामी जी अमेरिका रहे वह व्यक्ति उनके लिए आवश्यक साम्रगी जुटाता रहा।'

Source: Rashifal 2015

If money does not respect human

बहुत पुरानी बात है। किसी गांव में एक सेठ रहता था। उसका नाम था मुन्नालाल । वो जब भी गांव के बाजार से निकलता था तब लोग उसे दुआ-सलाम करते थे। वो उसके जवाब में मुस्कुरा कर अपना सिर हिला देता था और बहुत धीरे से बोलता था कि 'घर जाकर बोल दूंगा'।

एक बार किसी परिचित व्यक्ति ने सेठ को यह बोलते हुए सुन लिया। तो उसने सेठ से पूछा सेठजी, आप ऐसा क्यों बोलते हो कि कि 'घर जाकर बोल दूंगा'।

तब सेठ ने उस व्यक्ति को कहा, 'में पहले धनवान नहीं था उस समय लोग मुझे 'मुन्ना' कहकर बुलाते थे और आज के समय में धनवान हूं तो लोग मुझे मुन्नालाल सेठ बुलाते है। ये इज्जत मुझे नहीं धन को दे रहे है।

इसलिए मैं रोज घर जाकर तिजोरी खोल कर लक्ष्मीजी (धन) को ये बता देता हूं कि आज तुम्‍हें कितने लोगों ने नमस्ते व सलाम किया। इससे मेरे मन अभिमान या गलतफहमी नहीं आती कि लोग मुझे मान या इज्जत दे रहे है। इज्जत सिर्फ पैसों की हैं। इंसान की नहीं।

Source: Horoscope 2015

Google Glass to be redesigned from scratch: Report

Glass is now overseen by Ivy Ross, a jewellery designer who runs Google's smart-eyewear division and Tony Fadell, a former Apple product executive.

"Early Glass efforts have broken ground and allowed us to learn what's important to consumers and enterprises alike," Fadell said in a statement.

"I am excited to be working with Ivy to provide direction and support as she leads the team and we work together to integrate those learnings into future products," the statement read.

The report quotes an adviser to Fadell as saying: "There will be no public experimentation. Tony is a product guy and he's not going to release something until it's perfect."

Google Glass was unveiled as a prototype in 2012. It was distributed to a select group of people as part of Explorer programme who paid $1,500 to be early adopters.

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Samsung leads India mobile phone market, but losing grip: CMR

According to the latest data from CyberMedia Research (CMR), Samsung is "losing its earlier firm grip" with its share declining to 16.5 percent at the end of December 2014 from 20.3 percent at the beginning of the year.
   
According to the research firm's India Monthly Mobile Handsets Market Review - for calendar year (CY) 2014, India mobile handsets market grew by 4 percent to 257 million units in terms of shipments over 2013.
   
Of this, Samsung captured 16.5 percent of the shipments, followed by Micromax and Microsoft (Nokia) at 13.3 percent each, it added.
   
"However, Samsung was seen to be losing its earlier firm grip on market, as its share of the market showed a downward trend during the year, as compared to Micromax that gained primarily in April-June 2014, but then continued to remain flat during the rest of the year," CMR said in a statement.
   
Samsung's share of the overall market in January-March 2014 quarter stood at 20.3 percent, while that of Micromax was 11.2 percent and Microsoft (Nokia) was 17.6 percent.
   
About 77 million smartphones were shipped in 2014, accounting for nearly 30 percent of the total mobile phone market in the country. The smartphones segment grew at 46 percent as against the previous year.
   
Samsung lost ground in the smartphone segment too, with its market share falling from 43.2 percent at the beginning of the year to 29.3 percent at the end of December 2014.
   
Micromax, on the other hand, expanded its share marginally from 17.5 in January-March 2014 to 18.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014.

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Twitter CEO wins breathing room from Wall Street critics

The Internet company said on Thursday that recently launched products and partnerships have set the stage for it to expand its audience.
             
The optimistic comments, as well as fourth-quarter revenue that topped analyst forecasts, were well received by investors. Twitter's stock jumped 9 percent to $45 in after hours trading.
             
"The stock is going to be up, because it's probably better than what people expected. But now they have to deliver," said Wedbush Securities analyst Shyam Patil.
             
"You can't jump on the bandwagon based on the commentary; you've got to see the numbers come through," he said.
             
Twitter has struggled to grow the number of users on its service, raising questions about whether it can achieve the scale of social network Facebook Inc, which has 1.39 billion users, or even fast-growing messaging and photo apps such as WhatsApp and Instagram.
             
CEO Costolo is facing mounting criticism on Wall Street, with many analysts and investors frustrated by the company's slow growth and seemingly constant shake-ups in its upper ranks.

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Suzuki introduces Hayabuza Z limited edition

The Hayabuza Z features a trapezoidal design that allows a large volume of packing material and in turn delivers top performance. The R-77 muffler's front cap is MIG-welded,  and the end cap is riveted, using high-end 304-L polished stainless steel rivets and bands.

The price of Hayabusa Z has been decided at Rs. 16,20,000 ; only Rs 25,000 higher than the regular model, as a special and limited period offer. The on-road price of this bike in Delhi is close to Rs 17.7 lakhs.

The customers of  Hayabusa Z will also receive special gifts on purchase of the motorcycle. Gifts include a scale model (1:48) of the legendary Yoshimura Hayabusa X1 and a racing calendar acknowledging the bikers passion.

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Mercedes Benz inaugurates new dealership Jamshedpur

The new outlet located at A-10, IInd Phase; Adityapur Kandra Main Road was inaugurated in the presence of Eberhard Kern, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, and Ravi Parikh, Director of Tristar Motors.

The company has 14 more outlets to be opened as planned for this year in Tier II and Tier III cities.

The company reportedly witnessed a growth in sales of about 13 percent in 2014 at 10,201 units as compared to the previous year.

The company expects a 15 percent growth this year owing to qualitative network expansion strategy that has been crucial to growth as the luxury car manufacturer reaches out to new customers.

The new plant in Jamshedpur reportedly was built over an investment of about Rs 100 Million in a span of about 15 months. 

Source: Gadget Reviews India  and Tech Reviews and News

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Mercedes-Benz plans to open 14 outlets in India this year

"A qualitative network expansion planned for 2015 is pivotal for the brand's expansion and growth in India," said the Managing Director and CEO of the company, Eberhard Kern.
   
Kern said 14 more outlets are in the pipeline to be inaugurated this year in matured as well as emerging tier II and III cities in continuation of the 'go to customer' strategy of Mercedes-Benz.

This will be the company's most aggressive network expansion in a single year to tap the luxury car market in India, he said while inaugurating the first Mercedes showroom in Jharkhand, 'Tristar Motors', at Adityapur, near here.
   
In 2014, the company grew by 13 percent registering a sale of 10,201 units, which is the best year in the company's history in the country.
  
Later, talking to newsmen, he expressed confidence that the company will grow by over 15 percent this year and Eastern India, where the company has dealership network in Kolkata and Bhubaneswar, besides the new one here, have immense potential for it.

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Honda to launch locally made CBR650F bike by July

"We are planning to introduce CBR650F sometime in July. It will be completely assembled in our plant. It is part of the Make in India concept promoted by the government...," HMSI, President and CEO, Keita Muramatsu told reporters here.
  
According to him, the plan to make an entry into the 650cc premium motorcycle segment was part of the proposal to introduce 15 new models this year.
  
He said the company would introduce seven brand new models equipped with new engine and chassis.
  
Asked on the localisation levels of the CBR650cc motorcycle, he said initially it would be around five percent as it will be brought in India as a completely knocked down unit and would be increased in a phased manner.
  
The price of the motorcycle, he said would be around Rs eight lakh.
  
Currently, HMSI retails CBR150cc and CBR250cc apart from CB Unicorn, CB Trigger, CB Shine, Dream Yuga, Dream Neo and popular scooterettes Activa and Deo.

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Moto E Android 5.0 Lollipop soak test begins in India

The Facebook page of Motorola India reported about the soak test invites. The page also explained why the  update has been delayed for most Motorola devices.

The soak test will run for around a week or two and if everything works out well, the new Moto E will be launched in the Indian market soon.

The new Moto E will offer:

Android 4.4 KitKat
4.3-inch qHD IPS display
1.2GHz quad dual core processor
4GB storage (32GB expandable), 1GB RAM
5MP rear camera
1980mAh battery

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Xiaomi handsets set to begin production in Chennai

The Chennai plant is expected to fulfill Xiaomi’s production demand in the next year or two. Outside of its very own borders, India is the hugest market for the Chinese company. Xiaomi has released four handsets in the country so far, covering the Mi 4, Redmi Note, Mi 3 and Redmi 1S.

The company’s decision to manufacture its devices in India may lower down the cost incurred on it.

Xiaomi has already joined hands with online retailer Flipkart to sell its phones in the country. Now, the company is planning to vend its products through its won portal Mi.com.

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Google seals deal with Twitter for tweets in search

Tweets will be visible in Google search results as soon as they are posted. It is likely to start by June. A Google spokeswoman on Thursday confirmed the partnership between the two companies.

Twitter and Google engineers have started working on the project. However, the terms of deal were not disclosed. The tweets will start showing up on Google later this year, according to sources.

Google previously had to crawl Twitter's site for the information, which will now come automatically from Twitter.

Google had a similar arrangement with Twitter back in 2009. Twitter’s feed became a core part of a Google real-time search feature under which it served up fresh content from Twitter and a variety of other sources, including Facebook, Myspace, FriendFeed, Jaiku and Identi.ca.

 

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Reliance launches Jionet brand Wi-Fi service from Kolkata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata today launched the 'Jionet' brand Wi-Fi service from Park Street. Adjoining areas like Loudon Street and Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road were also likely to be covered in the first phase of the soft launch.
  
The first mobile phone service in the country was launched when Modi Telstra patched through a call in 1995 between then chief minister Jyoti Basu in Kolkata and then Union Telecom Minister Sukh Ram in Delhi.
  
"All my Wi-Fi friends, I am tweeting using #WiFiKolkata. So proud to be first Wi-Fi Metro city in India. Congratulations to us all," Banerjee unveiled the service with this tweet.
  
The service is available for public from 6 PM and initially would be offered free, subject to fair usage, a company release said.
  
Earlier, company officials had said the Wi-Fi service would turn to be a paid service only after a formal commercial launch was done and that would happen once the entire city coverage was complete.
    

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Ford opens vehicle personalisation centre in Chennai

The centre will offer a host of vehicle personalisation options to new buyers of the company's compact SUV EcoSport, Ford India said in a statement.
   
The facility spread over 35,000 square feet near Ford India's Chennai factory was inaugurated by Ford Asia Pacific Vice-President Customer Service Division John Cooper and Ford India President Nigel Harris.

Commenting on the opening of the centre, Cooper said: "Adding to the overall brand ownership experience, we will provide customers peace of mind through premium quality customisation options that they can trust without compromising on safety, quality or vehicle warranties."
   
To begin with, the Centre will offer three customisation options on the EcoSport, including spare wheel (cover) pack for all EcoSport variants and alloys pack that offers premium quality alloys and rear-spoiler for EcoSport's Ambiente.

Ford plans to expand the personalisation centre's offering offerings later this year, the company said.

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Ford to launch new hatchback and sedan in next few months

According to reports, both the cars are  undergoing endurance tests in India wearing partial camouflage, during which both were spied.

2015 Ford Figo hatchback and sedan carry the company’s second generation design philosophy, Kinetic 2.0, which is why the models have resemblance with new Fiesta sedan. With the launch of the new duo, Ford India will have a new-age lineup to beat their respective rivals when it comes to styling and road presence.

The upcoming Ford Figo hatchback will replace the current model and new compact sedan variant will phase out older Fiesta. Fiesta is rebadged and sold as Classic.

The cars will be produced at Ford’s new plant in Gujarat's Sanand, which will be operational by April. Ford Figo compact sedan will be launched in July, while hatchback model will set foot in the market in September.

Powertrain options for Ford Fiego are not confirmed yet. Word around suggests deployment of new 1.5 litre TDCI diesel engine rated at 75 bhp and 190 Nm, and 1.0 litre 3-cylinder EcoBoost petrol motor without a turbocharger, rated at 80 bhp and 105 Nm. 

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Twitter to show tweets in Google search

If sources are to be believed, the social networking site has already signed an agreement with the search engine company. According to the deal, people will now be able to view tweets rather than just profiles of Twitter users when they search on Google.

Google and Twitter had a similar deal from 2009 to 2011 but the agreement has lapsed.

The deal comes as Twitter prepares to reveal the latest statistics on the size of its user base to Wall Street, which has been disappointed by slowing user growth, sending the stock down 37 percent in the last year.

Twitter’s user base is overshadowed by the 1.4 billion users on Facebook and the 300 million on Instagram, owned by Facebook.

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Lenovo Sisley S90 launched at Rs, 19,990 in India

Lenovohad launched Sisley in China last year for CNY 1,999 (approximately Rs 20,000). Not just  a similar look to the iPhone 6, the Lenovo Sisley S90 promotional images on the web are almost identical to those which were used by Apple for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

The Sisley S90 is 6.9mm thick and weighs 129 grams, exactly the same as the Apple iPhone 6.

The dual-SIM Lenovo Sisley S90 runs Android  4.4.4 KitKat and is upgradable to Android Lollipop. It features a 5-inch Super AMOLED HD (720x1280 pixels) display and packs a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 64-bit processor with Adreno 306 GPU and 1GB of RAM.

The new smartphone features a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and an 8-megapixel front facing camera. It is backed by a 2,300mAh battery.  Internal storage on the handset is 32GB, which is non-expandable via microSD card. Connectivity options on the smartphone include 4G, Wi-Fi, GPS/ A-GPS, Bluetooth, NFC and FM radio.

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Alibaba tests its first drone delivery service

Alibaba's flagship consumer-to-consumer marketplace Taobao, estimated to hold more than 90 per cent of the Chinese market for such transactions, showed off a photo of a black and silver drone with helicopter-like propellers carrying a white box to launch the service.
  
But the option is confined to just three days and a few areas of three Chinese mega-cities -- the capital Beijing, commercial hub Shanghai and Guangzhou in the south – and applies only to one brand of tea from one particular vendor, with a limit of 450 deliveries in total.
  
"For consumers... such a cool consumption experience will give them more surprises," Taobao said in a statement on its microblog.
  
Airspace in China is strictly controlled, with the majority used by the military. The government allows limited use of civil drones for activities ranging from rescue to observation, and operators are required to apply for permission beforehand.
  
Alibaba said in a statement the logistical arrangements were being handled by courier company YTO Express, which had received the necessary regulatory approvals for the trial service.
  
In 2013, a Shanghai bakery was forced to scrap plans to deliver cakes by drone after a test flight sparked concerns over public safety and attracted the scrutiny of police, state media have reported.

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Uber and Google: From partners to rivals

A Google spokesperson declined Tuesday to comment on the matter on which the company had earlier tweeted: "We think you'll find Uber and Lyft work quite well. We use them all the time."

Also a ride-share company, Lyft is Uber's direct competitor. It was Google's response to the announcement of Uber's partnership with Carnegie Mellon University for research and development work in mapping and autonomy technology, two areas in which Google has made significant progress.

The company that puts riders in touch with private car owners in cities worldwide announced the creation of the Uber Advanced Technologies Center in Pittsburgh on its blog.

Google has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in Uber through its venture capital arm and its chief legal officer, David Drummond, is on the Uber board of directors.

According to media reports, Google too is planning to launch its own ride-hailing service in conjunction with its driver-less car project.

An anonymous source quoted by The Wall Street Journal said that reports that Google was developing an app to rival Uber had been blown out of proportion.

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Maxx Mobilink to manufacture cell phones at Haridwar unit from April

The products are presently imported and customised in the country, the company's CMD, Ajjay R Agarwal, told reporters here.
  
No additional investment is required for the new initiative as the company has already set up the facility, where accessories are being manufactured since 2006, he said.
  
"We already have this set up of manufacturing since 2006. We were one of the biggest manufacturers of mobile accessories. So, we will start manufacturing of mobile phones in the same unit. We hardly require any additional investment because the infrastructure is ready which we are utilising to produce other electronic products," he said.
  
One lakh phones per day is the capacity at the moment, he said.
  
"Our (sales) target is about 1.5 million pieces a month for 2015-16," Agarwal said.

Source: Gadget Reviews India

Interiors of New Skoda Superb revealed

Before its launch, the company has released the interiors of the luxurious saloon. The all new Skoda Superb may hit the international markets this year, while India launch is expected by next year.

The Skoda Superb sedan is inspired by the Vision C concept which previews the company’s new design philosophy.

The Superb saloon is claimed to offer spacious interiors and holds high end features. The cabin of the saloon is inspired from the MQB Octavia; however, changes have been done to its styling and colour.

Featuring a new steering wheel with leather cladding, the centre console gets a touchscreen interface and other switch gears giving it a  complete luxury look.

The Skoda Superb saloon's length has been increased by upto 20mm, while the wheelbase is raised by 80mm. The increase in wheelbase will result into a spacious cabin. Thanks to its MQB platform, the new saloon is around 75kg less than the predecessor. 

Source: Automotive News

Honda Activa 3G launched in India

The company has also launched CB Shine and updated versions of the Dream Yuga, Dream Neo and the Dio, in the Indian market.

The Activa 3G may call itself 3rd Generation but the changes are only skin deep. The new Activa has 3G badge on each side and the Activa logo now has a shinier, protruding 3-D sign.

The 3G gets an engine, which has been tweaked to sip petrol to give you 60kmpl. Power and torque though remain the same as before - 8PS and 8.74Nm from its HET-fied 110cc heart.

However, the auto giant is undertaking an aggressive market expansion ride in the Indian two-wheeler segment with 15 new launches in the next fiscal year, while setting eyes on annual sales of 50 lakh units.

Source: Automotive News

learn things unheard of catholicism

कैथोलिक धर्म जिसे रोमन कैथोलिक धर्म भी कहते हैं ईसाई धर्म की एक प्रमुख शाखा है। इसके अनुयायी रोम के वैटिकन सिटी में स्थित पोप को अपना धर्माध्यक्ष मानते हैं। ईसाई धर्म की दूसरी मुख्य शाखा प्रोटेस्टैंट कहलाती है और उसके अनुयायी पोप के धार्मिक नेतृत्व को नहीं मानते।

दरअसल ईसा ने अपने भावी अनुयायियों की शिक्षा दीक्षा के लिए रोमन कैथोलिक चर्च की स्थापना की थी और संत पीटर को इसका अध्यक्ष नियुक्त किया था। संत पीटर का देहांत रोम में हुआ था जिससे प्रारंभ ही से रोम के बिशप को चर्च का अध्यक्ष माना जाने लगा।

अनेक कारणों से इस चर्च की एकता नहीं बनी और यह चर्च रोम से अलग हो गए। बाद में प्रोटेस्टैंट धर्म का उदय हुआ जिसके फलस्वरूप पाश्चात्य चर्च के एक महत्वपूर्ण अंश ने रोम के बिशप का अधिकार अस्वीकार कर दिया। यह सब होते हुए भी आजकल विश्व भर के ईसाइयों के आधे से कुछ अधिक लोग रोमन कैथोलिक चर्च के सदस्य हैं।

यह चर्च रोमन कहा जाता है क्योंकि रोम के वैटिकन सिटी से इसका संचालन होता है। कैथोलिक का मूल अर्थ व्यापक है। कैथोलिक चर्च का दावा है कि वह 'सब समय' 'सभी देशों' के मनुष्यों के लिए खुला रहता है और ईसा द्वारा प्रकट की गई 'सभी' धार्मिक सच्चाइयां सिखाता है।

कैथोलिक चर्च का संगठन सुदृढ़ और केंद्रीभूत है। इसके परमाध्यक्ष रोम के बिशप हैं जो संत पीटर के उत्तराधिकारी माने जाते हैं। जहां कहीं भी कैथोलिक ईसाइयों का कोई समुदाय है, वहां उनके आध्यात्मिक संचालन के लिए रोम की ओर से अथवा रोम के अनुमोदन से एक बिशप की नियुक्ति की जाती है।

बिशप की अधीनता में पुरोहित विभिन्न स्थानों पर रहकर ईसाइयों को उपदेश दिया करते हैं और संस्कार प्रदान करते हैं। रोम में अनेक स्थायी समितियां और आयोग हैं जो कार्डिनलों की अध्यक्षता में समस्त रोमन कैथोलिक चर्च के संचालन तथा प्रशासन के लिए पोप की सहायता करते हैं।

Source: Daily/Weekly Horoscope 2015

so if you are not getting married

वास्तुशास्त्र के अनुसार लड़कियों का शयन कक्ष वायव्य में होना चाहिए। प्राचीन वास्तु ग्रन्थों में वायव्य कोण में क्या निर्माण किया कैसे किया जाए इस बारे मे जानकारी मिलती है।

यही कारण है कि शादी करने योग्य लडकी का वायव्य कोण में शयन कक्ष होने से उसका विवाह शीघ्र हो जाता है।कहा जाता है कि इस कोण में सोने वाले व्यक्ति की शहर से बाहर ट्रांसफर होने की सम्भावना बढ़ जाती है।

    वायव्य कोण में वसूली के लिए रोज शहर से बाहर जाने वाले लोग, चिकित्सक, प्रतिनिधि और वास्तु सलाहकार बनते हैं।

    भारतीय वास्तुशास्त्र के अनुसार किसी भी प्लाट या भवन की आठों दिशाओं को हमारे सौरमण्डल में उपस्थित नवग्रह प्रभावित करते हैं और प्रत्येक ग्रह किसी एक दिशा का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है और प्रत्येक दिशाओं का कोई एक अधिपत्य देवता है।

    वायव्य कोण का प्रनिधित्व ग्रह चंद्र है और इसके अधिपत्य देव वायुदेव हैं। चंद्र ग्रह और वायुदेव दोनों की प्रकृति ही चलायमान है। इस कारण यहां कुछ भी रखा हो वह यहां टीक नहीं पाता। यही कारण है कि वास्तुविदों द्वारा वास्तुनुकूल बने उद्योगों में तैयार माल को वायव्य कोण में रखवाया जाता है ताकि वह जल्दी बिक जाए।

    दुकानों के वायव्य कोण में रखा सामान दूसरी दिशाओं और कोणों की तुलना में जल्दी बिकता है। वायव्य कोण की इसी प्रकृति के आधार पर वर्तमान में बन रहे घरों में लड़कियों का कमरा इस कोने में बनाया जाने की सलाह वास्तुविदों द्वारा दी जाती है।

Source: Today Horoscope

unique temple in jaipur

राजस्थान के जयपुर के प्रसिद्ध मोती डूंगरी, बिरला मंदिर और शिव मंदिर का गेट खुलने का भक्त एक साल तक इंतजार करते हैं।

मोती डूंगरी किले के भीतर एकलिंगेश्वर महादेव मंदिर है, जो की जयपुर राज परिवार का निजी मंदिर है। यह मंदिर केवल महाशिवरात्रि के दिन ही खुलता है।

जयपुर के लोगों के आराध्य गोविंददेवजी की मान्यता भी अनूठी है। यहां मंगला आरती से लेकर शयन आरती तक भक्तों का मेला जुटा रहता है।

जयपुर बसने के बाद सवाई जयसिंह ने अपने आराध्य गोविंददेवजी को अपने निवास चंद्रमहल के निकट जयनिवास उद्यान में बने सूर्य महल में लाकर प्रतिष्ठित किया। इतिहासकार बताते हैं कि इससे पूर्व ये विग्रह आमेर घाटी स्थित कनक वृंदावन में कामां से लाए गए थे।

जयपुर में ही मोतीडूंगरी की तलहटी में स्थित गणेशजी का मंदिर जयपुर वासियों की आस्था का प्रमुख केंद्र है। यहां स्थापित गणेश प्रतिमा जयपुर नरेश माधोसिंह प्रथम की पटरानी के पीहर मावली से 1761 में लाई गई थी। मावली में यह प्रतिमा गुजरात से लाई गई थी।

Source: Aaj Ka Rashifal

Lollipop nibbles off 1.6 percent of Android devices

This is the first time that Lollipop has shown up on the Android Developers Dashboard since OS launched in last November. The Dashboard only shows Android versions with a share higher than 0.1 percent. Though a 1.6 percent share isn't a huge slice, it shows that mobile vendors and carriers have made some progress over the past month rolling out the new version.

Motorola was one of the first device makers to start pushing out Android 5.0 shortly after it was released. But the company is still working on expanding the roll-out to all of its devices across the world.

Among other Android versions, Jelly Bean rolled out in 2012. It still rules the market with a 44.5 percent share. But KitKat, that has debuted in 2013, is catching up with a 39.7 percent share.

Source: Tech Reviews and News and Car and Bike News 

 

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Instant timeline to help Twitter users see content without following anyone

Through this new feature, you can see content of your own interest. If you are friends with a lot of tech fiends, you might see content from MobileSyrup, Google, and even from Marques Brownlee. Similarly, if you are a food lover, you can expect to see content from restaurants, food blogs and chefs.

Presently, Twitter offers you the option of syncing your contacts list so it can show you everyone who already has a feed. But in this system, you need to go through and select the people you really do wish  to follow. The company is now hoping to tackle this problem with the new feature that will instantly populate your Twitter feed with content derived from your contacts without following anyone.

However, there is no confirmation about its official launch. If sources are to be believed, it will be unveiled in a few months.

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JagranJosh.com launches 'GK CHAMPION' Mobile App

The users can now easily access General knowledge Quotient and get updated information about the changing world scenarios through the GK Champion mobile app.

In addition, the app users can attempt the questions of their own choice based on category of interest and can evaluate the performance through a total score obtained at the end of quiz.

Moreover, the users can also share their score on the social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, etc.

The 'GK CHAMPION' app is available for download on Android devices for free through  Google Play store. 

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India to have 651 million smartphones, 18.7 million tablets by 2019

The country also considered one of the world’s fastest growing Internet market, is expected to see the number of tablets hit more than 18 million by 2019, according to the US-based firm’s Visual Networking Index (VNI) global mobile data traffic forecast for 2014 to 2019.
  
According to the report: “In India, the number of smartphones grew 54 percent during 2014, reaching 140 million in number and the number of smartphones will grow 4.7-fold between 2014 and 2019, reaching 651 million in number.”

The number of tablets grew 1.7-fold during 2014, reaching 2. million in number and is expected to grow 9.2-fold between 2014 and 2019, reaching 18.7 million, it added.
  
Speaking about the VNI report, Cisco Managing Director Service Provider Sales (India & SAARC) Sanjay Kaul said “Apart from smart connections driven by the IoE (Internet of Everything), the trend of low-cost smartphones will also bring critical mass to the sector and further drive user growth and data traffic in India.”
  
Cisco’s latest VNI Report gives us an insight into the exponential growth of mobile data in India as a result of increasing adoption of smart mobile devices and machine-to-machine (M2M) connections as the IoE takes shape in the country, he added.

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