Obama’s Wife and Daughers welcomed White House Christmas Tree

Obama’s Wife and Daughers welcomed White House Christmas Tree


U.S president Barack Obama’s Wife Michelle Obama welcomed the White House Christmas Tree on November 29, 2013.Obama’s daughters Sasha and Malia were also present during this event.This Christmas Tree  which is 18.5 feet tall, will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House.

Fujitsu launches CELSIUS H730 laptop with Contactless palm-based vein authentication

Fujitsu launches CELSIUS H730 laptop with Contactless palm-based vein authentication


The Japanese company Fujitsu has announced a new laptop named as CELSIUS H730. This new laptop is provided with a contactless palm-based vein authentication system.The new laptop PC comes pre-installed with the latest Windows 8.1 OS, and it will be made available from mid-December ….

Fujitsu launches CELSIUS H730 laptop with Contactless palm-based vein authentication

Fujitsu launches CELSIUS H730 laptop with Contactless palm-based vein authentication


The Japanese company Fujitsu has announced a new laptop named as CELSIUS H730. This new laptop is provided with a contactless palm-based vein authentication system.The new laptop PC comes pre-installed with the latest Windows 8.1 OS, and it will be made available from mid-December ….

French Court orders Search Engines and ISPs to block pirate Sites.

French Court orders Search Engines and ISPs to block pirate Sites.

French Court had asked the Search Engines such as Google, Yahoo and Bing to de-list many pirate websites from their search results.

Comet ISON Encountered with Sun. Some part of Comet ISON ‘May Have Survived’

Comet ISON Encountered with Sun. Some part of Comet ISON ‘May Have Survived’

Comet ISON Encountered with Sun. Some part of Comet ISOM 'May Have Survi...

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Google launches Voice Search Hotword Extension for Chrome to start the Search by saying “Ok Google”

Google launches Voice Search Hotword Extension for Chrome to start the Search by saying “Ok Google”

Google has released  beta version of  Chrome plugin “Voice Search Hotword” to allow desktop users to activate the Chrome browser’s voice-controlled web search feature just by saying “OK, Google

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A Start-Up introduces new Catalyst for improving the efficiency of oil refining.

A Start-Up introduces new Catalyst for improving the efficiency of oil refining.

An U.S based Startup “Rive Technology”  is commercializing an MIT-developed invention that improves catalysts used in oil refining, leading to greater yields.

Refining of crude oil traditionally uses porous materials called zeolites as catalysts

New island rises in southern Japan after volcanic eruption

New island rises in southern Japan after volcanic eruption

A volcanic eruption has raised an island in the seas to the far south of Tokyo, Japan.

Advisories from the coast guard and the Japan Meteorological Agency said the islet is about 200 meters (660 feet) in diameter. It is just off the coast of Nishinoshima, a small, uninhabited island in the Ogasawara chain, which is also known as the Bonin Islands.

Winamp Shutting Down On December 20 after over 15 Years.

Winamp Shutting Down On December 20 after over 15 Years.

Winamp, which was a very famous Media player at late 90s, will be shut down on December 20. 

PasswordBox Acquires Legacy Locker

PasswordBox Acquires Legacy Locker

PasswordBox, the password management tool has acquired Legacy Locker, a digital afterlife service that allows people to store an encrypted page of passwords and important documents to share with loved ones when they die.

U. S president Barack Obama says The people who call him as Socialist should first meet Real Socialist

U. S president Barack Obama says The people who call him as Socialist should first meet Real Socialist
People call me a socialist sometimes. But, no, you've got to meet real socialists. You'll have a sense of what a socialist is, Mr. Obama said.

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Self-healing battery electrode for boosting lifespan of Lithium ion batteries used in Electric cars and Cell phones

Self-healing battery electrode for boosting lifespan of Lithium ion batteries used in Electric cars and Cell phones

Stanford and SLAC scientists have made the first battery electrode that heals itself, opening a new and potentially commercially viable path for making the next generation of lithium ion batteries for electric cars, cell phones and other devices.

Scientists create water splitter with Nickel nanofilm for using in Hydrogen Fuel cells.

Scientists create water splitter with Nickel nanofilm for using in Hydrogen Fuel cells.

Stanford researchers have developed an inexpensive device that uses light to split water into oxygen and clean-burning hydrogen. It will be useful to supplement solar cells with hydrogen-powered fuel cells that can generate electricity when the sun isn’t shining or demand is high.

NASA Launches MAVEN to Study Upper Atmosphere of Mars

NASA Launches MAVEN to Study Upper Atmosphere of Mars

A NASA mission that will investigate how Mars lost its atmosphere and abundant liquid water launched into space at 1:28 p.m. EST Monday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, United States.

More than 2 Million Raspberry Pi Board were sold.

More than 2 Million Raspberry Pi Board were sold.

Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced that as of the last week in October, the project has sold more than two million boards.

Scientists propose fire-spotting satellite for warning Forest Fires early.

Scientists propose fire-spotting satellite for warning Forest Fires early.

Scientists from University of California, Berkeley propose a fire-spotting satellite which could view the Western United States almost continuously, snapping pictures of the ground every few seconds in search of hot spots that could be newly ignited wildfires. Firefighting resources could then be directed to these spots in hopes of preventing the fires from growing out of control and threatening lives and property.

Samsung plans to release a Galaxy smartphone with a Three-Sided Display

Samsung plans to release a Galaxy smartphone with a Three-Sided Display

Bloomberg had reported that Samsung Electronics Co. is  planning to release a Galaxy smartphone next year with a three-sided display that wraps around the edges so messages can be read from an angle.The phone will use an upgraded version of Samsung’s technology called Youm, currently featured in the curved Galaxy Round handset. 

Google releases Dart SDK 1.0 which can replace JavaScript in Web Development

Google releases Dart SDK 1.0 which can replace JavaScript in Web Development

Google has launched version 1.0 of its Dart SDK at the Devoxx conference in Belgium.The first stable release of Dart can be downloaded from dartlang.org.Dart is an open-source Web programming language developed by Google. It was first unveiled at the GOTO conference in Aarhus, 2011 October 10–12. 

Google rolls out Android 4.4 KitKat to Nexus 7 and Nexus 10

Google rolls out Android 4.4 KitKat to Nexus 7 and Nexus 10

Google has announced that it has begun rolling out the latest version of its mobile operating system, Android 4.4 KitKat to Nexus 7 (2012 and 2013) and Nexus 10.

And it says, Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 versions with mobile data will be getting the Android 4.4 KitKat update soon. 

Motorola announced the Moto G, a new low-cost smartphone for global markets.

Motorola announced the Moto G, a new low-cost smartphone for global markets.

Motorola today announced the Moto G, a new low-cost entry-level smartphone for global markets.Motorola is selling Moto G for a very low  price of $179 unlocked and without contract.  And, Motorola says that its partners plan to offer it for even less.

Bill Gates says “Innovation makes the world better”

Bill Gates says “Innovation makes the world better”

Bill Gates says “Innovation makes the world better” Microsoft Founder Bill Gates has written an article in Wired to explain his plans for improving our World. His Article is given title as  “Bill Gates: Here’s My Plan to Improve Our World —And How You Can Help”…

Viruses boost performance of lithium-air battery used in Electric Cars.

Viruses boost performance of lithium-air battery used in Electric Cars.

MIT researchers have found that adding genetically modified viruses to the production of nanowires will boost the performance of lithium-air battery used in Electric Cars.....

Twitter’s New “Custom timelines” allows users to organize tweets

Twitter’s New “Custom timelines” allows users to organize tweets

Twitter has announced Custom Timelines, a new feature that allows users and brands to organize tweets around specific topics into dedicated timeline feeds.Twitter is also providing an API to allow developers to build this functionality into their products.

 

One World Trade Center in New York is USA’s tallest building

One World Trade Center in New York is USA’s tallest building


One  World Trade Center Tower in New York is officially declared as tallest building in United States.World Trade Center building (Freedom Tower)  overtakes the Chicago’s Willis Tower(Sears Tower) when an international panel of architects announced  that the needle atop the skyscraper can be counted when measuring the structure’s height.

“micro-nano” surface Texture for cooling Surfaces under Extreme Heat in Power Plants

“micro-nano” surface Texture for cooling Surfaces under Extreme Heat in Power Plants

MIT researchers make surfaces that are easier to cool under extreme heat. This finding could benefit power plants and electronics.

YouTube’s new “Fan Finder” program allows to advertise Channel for Free

YouTube’s new “Fan Finder” program allows to advertise Channel for Free


YouTube has launched a “Fan Finder” program which allows the YouTube partners to advertise their Channel at no cost

Famous Failures

Failures are stepping stones to Success.

Read more details at http://thequotes.net/2013/08/failures-are-stepping-stones-to-success/. #quotes #success

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Gmail adds more “Quick Action Buttons”

Gmail adds more “Quick Action Buttons”

Google launches crisis tools to help the Philippines

Google launches crisis tools to help the Philippines
Google announced today (Monday, November 11, 2013) it has launched crisis tools to help gather and relay information in connection with the incredible devastation that’s occurred in the Philippines.

Sweden is closing many prisons due to lack of prisoners.

Sweden is closing many prisons due to lack of prisoners.


Sweden is taking steps to close many prisons due to lack of prisoners.This year alone, four prisons and a detention center got closed in Sweden.The percentage of the population in Sweden prison is significantly lower than in most other countries.

European Satellite GOCE falls to Earth

European Satellite GOCE falls to Earth


An Eurpean Satellite re-entered earth today as it was run out of fuel.The European Space Agency(ESA)’s Gravity field and steady-state Ocean Circulation Explorer (GOCE) has been orbiting Earth since March 2009 at the lowest altitude of any research satellite.

Pope Francis Kisses Severely Disfigured Man And Prays With Him

Pope Francis Kisses Severely Disfigured Man And Prays With Him…http://www.youtube.com/v/eYBHGKRQubo?autohide=1&version=3&autohide=1&attribution_tag=h9d_8VucvDpJOeNlyS1SzQ&showinfo=1&autoplay=1&feature=share

Sochi Olympic Torch Taken On historic Spacewalk

Sochi Olympic Torch Taken On historic Spacewalk

Two Russian cosmonauts are taking the torch for the Sochi Winter Olympics on its first historic spacewalk, ahead of next year’s games in Russia.

Picture of Pope Francis kissing a Disfigured Man is going on Viral

Picture of Pope Francis kissing a Disfigured Man is going on Viral

Pictures of Pope Francis kissing a Disfigured Man is going Viral on Social Media websites.

Georgia Tech’s “instant inkjet circuits” Technique makes Circuit protoype creation inexpensive

Georgia Tech’s “instant inkjet circuits” Technique makes Circuit protoype creation inexpensive

Researchers from Georgia Tech, the University of Tokyo and Microsoft Research have developed a novel method to rapidly and cheaply make electrical circuits by printing them with commodity inkjet printers and off-the-shelf materials. For about $300 in equipment costs, anyone can produce working electrical circuits in the 60 seconds it takes to print them.

Self-steering particles for making Cancer diagnostic devices more efficient and portable.

Self-steering particles for making Cancer diagnostic devices more efficient and portable.


MIT chemical engineers have designed tiny particles that can “steer” themselves along preprogrammed trajectories and align themselves to flow through the center of a microchannel, making it possible to control the particles’ flow through microfluidic devices without applying any external forces i-e without requiring any additional instrumentation devices.

Power-harvesting Device for charging Mobile devices by converting stray wireless signals into electricity.

Power-harvesting Device for charging Mobile devices by converting stray wireless signals into electricity.

Researchers at Duke University have designed a power-harvesting device which can charge the mobile devices by converting the stray wireless signals into electricity. Energy conversion rate of this device is comparable to the solar cells.

Major Bitcoin theft from website

Major Bitcoin theft from website

                           A businessman who operates a virtual bank for holding digital currency has told that more than $1m of Bitcoins were stolen.

U.S. and Israel Lose Voting Rights at UNESCO

U.S. and Israel Lose Voting Rights at UNESCO

UNESCO has suspended the voting rights of the United States, two years after it stopped paying dues to the UN’s cultural arm in protest over its granting full membership to the Palestinians. 

3D Printer is being developed to build 2,500 Square Foot House In 20 Hours.

3D Printer is being developed to build 2,500 Square Foot House In 20 Hours. 
3D printing Technology is growing very fast upto the level of printing a building itself. A professor is working on technology named as Contour Crafting which can print an entire 2,500 sqft house in 20 hours.

Quotes about Truth

Quotes about Truth

Collection of quotes about truth:
If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything....

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Google honors Hermann Rorschach, a Swiss Freudian psychiatrist on his 129th Birthday by showing Doodle

Google honors Hermann Rorschach, a Swiss Freudian psychiatrist on his 129th Birthday by showing Doodle 

Google is celebrating the 129th birthday of Freudian psychiatrist Hermann Rorschach today with an interactive animated doodle showing his famous inkblot test.

A Newborn’s Conversation with God

A Newborn’s Conversation with God 

A baby asked God, “Tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?”

“Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.”
The child further inquired, “But tell me, here in heaven I don’t have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy.”.....

Facebook and MicroSoft jointly setup Internet Bug Bounty program “Hackerone”

Facebook and MicroSoft jointly setup Internet Bug Bounty program “Hackerone”

Microsoft and Facebook had jointly funded  Internet Bug Bounty program named as “Hackerone”.They will offer cash prizes to the persons who find any security issues of internet related technologies.  They believe that this kind Bounty programs will encourage the ethical hackers who may help to make the internet more safer by reporting the bugs in responsible ways.

European satellite will fall to Earth in few days at any place

European satellite will fall to Earth in few days at any place

A European space satellite is going to fall on Earth in few days. It will fall at any place The scientists couldn’t predict the location where it will fall.

C.V.Raman’s 125th birthday – Google Doodle

C.V.Raman’s 125th birthday – Google Doodle  


Today November 7th 2013, Sir CV Raman’s 125th birthday has been celebrated by a Google doodle. Dr. C.V. Raman was one of the greatest scientists of India, who was awarded the 1930 Nobel Prize in physics for his work on the scattering of light and for the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’, which is named after him.

YouTube starts rolling out New Google+ based Comments system.

YouTube starts rolling out New Google+ based Comments system.


YouTube has announced that it is rolling out new Google+ based Comments system.
 

Nokia Lumia 1520 Comes to AT&T on November 15

Nokia Lumia 1520 Comes to AT&T on November 15  

Nokia Lumia 1520 Comes to AT&T on November 15 for the price of $199.

Digg Launches Video Section

Digg Launches Video Section

Digg has launched Digg Video, a video-only section on the site. According to the company, their video tag has consistently been the most-popular tag on the site.

Obama surprises White House visitors

Obama surprises White House visitors     U.S President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle surprised visitors at the White House Tuesday, as tours of the White House has started again after an eight-month break sparked by government budget woes.surprises-white-house-visitors

World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says Greenhouse gas volumes reached new high in 2012

World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says Greenhouse gas volumes reached new high in 2012


Atmospheric volumes of greenhouse gases blamed for climate change hit a new record in 2012, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said in its annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin.“For all these major greenhouse gases the concentrations are reaching once again record levels,” WMO Secretary-General Michel Jarraud told a news conference in Geneva. 

Justin Bieber Invests $1.1 Million in New Social Network site for Teens

Justin Bieber Invests $1.1 Million in New Social Network site for Teens  

Justin Bieber has recently invested a whopping $1.1 million in a new social-media startup called Shots of Me.

Acer CEO Wang resigns

Acer CEO Wang resigns 
J.T. Wang has resigned as chairman and chief executive of Acer as the net third-quarter loss of $Tw13.1 billion ($468.3 million).

Longest Book Domino Chain Sets New World Record by tumbling around 5000 Books

A Belgian reading association breaks the world record with longest book domino chain made of almost 5,000 books.The record-breaking event, organised by the association Boek.be, was designed to celebrate books and promote reading....Read more

Google launches Helpouts, live video chats with experts

Google launches Helpouts, live video chats with experts                                                                 A new service from Google, Helpouts, connects people with experts over video chat to give free or paid advice. more at...

India has launched its Mars Mission Mangalyaan

India has launched its first mission to Mars from the Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh. The project was completed in 15 months at a cost of $73 million.Mangalyaan, which means “Mars craft” in Hindi, lifted off at 2:38 pm IST from Sriharikota, 80 kilometres from Chennai.The craft will take 11 months to reach the atmosphere of the cold, forbidding planet, traveling 140 million miles from Earth.....more at

MIT scientist says combining Nuclear Powerplant with another energy system can solve Climate Change problem.

Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power are not available on all days. Right now people are trying to use batteries for storing the power so that it can be used when power from Renewable energy sources are not available. But this approach is not much successful as the batteries could not store the power for not more than few hours or few days.To solve this problem, an MIT scientist had come up with a plan for combining the nuclear powerplant with another energy system .
MIT scientist says combining Nuclear Powerplant with another energy system can solve Climate Change problem.

New framework for programming unreliable chips

For handling the future unreliable chips, a research group at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory has developed a new programming framework that enables software developers to specify when errors may be tolerable. The system then calculates the probability that the software will perform as it’s intended...... http://www.rtoz.org/2013/11/04/new-framework-for-programming-unreliable-chips/ 

New helium filled 6TB HDD is launched by HGST

HGST, a Western Digital company (NASDAQ: WDC), today announced that it is shipping the helum-filled 6TB Ultrastar He6 hard disk drive (HDD).HGST says that the first Hermetically Sealed, Helium HDD Platform will Provide Path for Higher Capacity Storage, While Significantly Lowering Power and Cooling, and Improving Storage Density. http://www.rtoz.org/2013/11/04/new-helium-filled-6tb-hdd-is-launched-by-hgst/

3D printer helps to create Prosthetic hand very inexpensively

The fast growth of 3D printing technology has started helping people in very cool ways. Recently a     person had created Prosthetic hand using 3D printer.3D printing has grown from a 
niche manufacturing process to a $2.7-billion industry over the past two decades...... http://www.rtoz.org/2013/11/04/3d-printer-helps-to-create-prosthetic-hand-very-inexpensively/

Twitter increases the Share Price range to $23-$25

Twitter raised the price range for its shares. The new   pricing range is $23-$25. Previously it was set as $17-$2. Anyway, the size of IPO remains at 70 million shares. http://www.rtoz.org/2013/11/04/twitter-increases-the-share-price-range-to-23-25/