Late to watches, Apple set its own a minute at 10:09

iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus Apple Watch and Apple Pay

Pinged All Devices on the Internet, here's a Map of them

Please click on image to expand. The above map was created by this guy and is available here. 

Google Drones to take flight with Project Wing for aerial delivery services

After an internship at Google

The above image was first uploaded by frakkin to Reddit. This started a small response of sorts. Might turn into a meme... just might.

After an internship at Microsoft. The image above was first uploaded here. 

After at internship at Comcast. The above image source is here.

After an internship at Apple. First uploaded here.

After internship at Reddit. First uploaded here.

After internship at SpaceX. Image Source. 

After an internship at EA. Image Source. 

This week in Tech Aug 15th - 22nd 2014.

Original upload here. 

So this 14 yr old kid hosts game servers in his basement.

If you logged on to Reddit today, there is something really exciting for all you geeks out there. Dosen't matter if you an advanced Sys Admin or a Networking freak. This is something that crawls for your geeky attention. When most kids are busy learning to still play ball, here's someone who earned himself 4K USD and went into business. Well not the kind that makes a huge profit but that the kind that kind of sustains itself. Please find below a picture of the server room in his basement.

If you need some inspiration to do something with your life and want to know more. Please check out his post on Reddit here. 

Samsung Galaxy S4 How to use Air Gestures

The Samsung Galaxy S4 has something called Air Gesture. When this function is turned on you can use your phone, without actually touching it. So if you want to change the music or look at pictures. You can do all this with just a wave in the air. Without having to physically touch your phone. With a swipe of you hand you can control your phone. So the next time when your phone rings - wave your hand over your phone to answer calls. Pretty cool feature - you would need to turn on Air Gesture to actually begin using it.

With Air Gesture comes
1. Air Jump - Scroll through webpages or email by moving your hand up or down over the censor
2. Air browse - move to next item by moving your hand left or right.
3. Air move - move icons from one screen to the other by holding down the icon with one hand and with the other move your hand left or right, to move icons between screens.
4. Air call-accept - start answering calls by moving your hand over the censor. When using this gesture the speaker-phone is activate. You can turn it off if you want.

How to turn on, enable or activate Air Gesture on the Samsung Galaxy S4.
1. Menu > Settings > My device > Motion and gestures
2. you can also pull down the notifications shade with two fingers and tap the Air gestures icon.

Turn on Air Gestures - video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDz26A6md0s

Using Air gestures - video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=375Hb87yGcg

Windows 7 latest updates might cause your computer not to startup

The latest security update from Microsoft is faulty and can cripple your PC. Microsoft has advised all users who might have had this automatic update to please uninstall it. Windows 7 users know that before shutting down their devices - PCs or Laptops. The automatic updates pushed by Microsoft will install itself on your computer and everything goes well. The latest update KB2823324 - has started to show its ugly face. Your system might go into endless reboots and get crippled, or the blue screen of death might appear. Users don't want to be troubled by these problems, but here it is. If you find that after the latest update from Microsoft has been causing you booting or startup problems then this is what you need to do.

How to uninstall KB2823324 Windows update from my PC.

1. Click on start

2. Click on control panel

3. Under program click on uninstall a program

4. Click on view installed updates

5. Search for KB2823324

6. Right-click and uninstall

7. You're done.

Microsoft says that the purpose of the update was to prevent a hack unless the person gains physical access to your computer. The update however misfired and the last time this happened was in 2010. So if you see a problem with your computer, don't panic. The above steps will fix the problem. Also please share the same with your friends who might be using Windows 7 PCs

This is what Microsoft says about the update and their guidance here on how to rectify the issue. Image via TechSpot.

What is Google's Project loon and how does it work

Project Loon by Google was born out of the idea - how to get the world connected. Because, a majority of the world is not connected to the internet. There are some remote places on earth, that don't have internet at all. There are other places where 1 out of every 10,000 people have internet. Fast connections not being available at all. A majority of the world is not connected to the internet. If you have a fast internet connection, you should feel blessed, most of us take it for granted. Google has come up with an idea so crazy it's being called Project Loon. Yes, it might be short for balloon - since it involves big balloons floating in the stratosphere. Google says that this might be the fastest and most cost-effective way to get people in the hinterlands connected to the internet. Testing of the project has already begun in New Zealand.

How it works.

Google sends up big balloons in the sky, 20 kilometers high - plans fly below 10 kilometers; so no interference with air traffic. These are solar-powered and move with the winds that circle the globe. These balloons are connected with each, other and their control stations. Users have an antenna - shaped like a balloon that connect to these balloons in the sky. Internet is transmitted and everyone can stay connected. These balloons can also be brought down for maintenance and recycling once their life is over.

These balloons in the stratosphere follow air currents and can be controlled from the ground. These air-currents circle the earth in a west to east direction. So when one balloon leaves the area another one is ready to take its place. This way eventually, the entire earth can get fast and speedy internet connections. These speeds will be similar to 3G speeds of today and even faster.

You can read more here at Project Loon. Balloon-powered Internet for everyone.

Check the video below to know more

http://youtu.be/mcw6j-QWGMo

How to remove Dropbox files from a computer you lost or gets stolen

Sometimes you might have installed Dropbox on a couple of your devices. Maybe on your PC, iPad, iPhone, Android phone or Tablet. One of those devices you sell or maybe it gets lost or stolen. You, on the other hand have stored sensitive files on your Dropbox. You don't want those files to fall into the wrong hands. Fortunately you have a solution to remove all those files and unlink that computer, SmartPhone or Tablet from your Dropbox Synced devices. So if you suddenly realize that you have lost access to a computer that has all your Droxbox files synced to it. Follow the steps below to correct the situation.

How to unlink a computer from my Dropbox account
1. Back up all your files locally
2. Delete all your Dropbox files
3. Dropbox will Sync all your devices and those files should be removed from the remote computer
4. Unlink and remove access from the device by going here https://www.dropbox.com/account#security
5. Now you can add all your deleted files which were backed-up, back to Dropbox

You now have removed the computer you no longer have access to and you files will no longer appear there. Helps you secure your files and increase Dropbox security. Please leave a comment with your suggestion or feedback.

Convert PDF Docs on your iPhone, iPad or Android phone using Able2Extract PDF Converter

Able2Extract is a free mobile convert that lets you open any PDF Doc on your SmartPhone or Tablet device. Once your convert the document, it can be stored in any Microsoft Office Document of your choise. so you can open a PDF Document and then store in the word, excel, PowerPoint and more. The App is free to download and use on your iOS Phone or Andriod phone, it's a mobile app and can also be used on your Tablet device. So good to go on your iPad, Android based Tablets like the Kindle etc. Once you open the file it is stored on your device and does not really take up much space. The makers of the app also say that no file is stored on their own servers for more than 24 hours. All files are stored locally on your device. Using Able2Extract PDF Converter you can view any PDF on your Android, iPhone or any other SmartPhone and convert it to any MS Office Format. Should also work very well with eBooks.

Able2Extract - How does it work
Once you download the app - you can open any PDF document by opening it with Able2Extract PDF Converter. Now simply tap on the document and choose your conversion output. Like word, excel or PowerPoint. You doc now opens in the required format and you can then edit the same. The whole process does not put too mush stress on your processor or your ram. So the document is converted and delivered to your phone and stored right on your device. The whole process is very simple and very fast. The app is free to use and should really help in converting PDF docs on your mobile device.

Able2Extract PDF Converter on Google Play
Able2Extract PDF Converter on iTunes
Able2Extract PDF Converter on the web

Samsung Galaxy S4 specs and new features

The new Samsung Galaxy S4 is out and comes with a lot of improved features and new tech, that needs to be appreciated. The size is the same as its predecessor the S3 or should we say the same height as the S3. It's a 5 inch handset and considerable thinner that the S3, weighing in at 130g. The S4 is still using a poly-carbonate chassis and comes in two colors for now - you get either 'Black Mist' or 'White Frost'. Samsung has promised more colors soon.

SGS4 Display
The SGS4 now get 1080p of display and on the 5" screen this is really impressive. The display also makes use of some amazing tech known as Adapt Display in full HD Super Amoled. What this does is that it intelligently adjusts the screens resolution to the media you're viewing. So if you're playing a game the screen resolution will be different, to when you're viewing photographs. The screen is also topped with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 - should help with it not getting scratched.



S4 processor
Comes with the octo-core 1.6GHz Exynos 5 processor - yes, it has an 8 core processor. Should be good for when your playing games and watching movies. The SmartPhone also has 2GB of Ram and so you can expect quiet a snappy and zippy phone.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Cameras.
The S4 has two cameras which is kind-of-standard with most SmartPhones these days. The rear camera is a 13 megapixel, and the front camera has 2 megapixels - with the promise of better video recording and broadcasting. For all your video chatting needs. Dual-recording is also possible so when you're shooting a video you can also take a picture. It also has Eraser Shot to wipe out noise from pictures.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUynugn9AYs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LHv1FPd1Ec

YouTube vs Tv - Who Wins?

Eric Schmidt - Google's Executive Chairman says that there is no more argument anymore. YouTube wins, TV is over the future is already here. Speaking at a gathering of advertising executives Eric Schmidt has made it clear that Internet Video is not a rival anymore - TV is over. YouTube has become so popular that it receives over 1 billion visitors every month. There is now an entire younger generation that has become used to amateur video shot by people like themselves from around the world. It is not a one-way street, YouTube is interactive and therefore more appealing to a younger audience.

Only Google and Facebook gets more online visitors that YouTube. The Video sharing site has grown phenomenally and has surpassed all expectations. In the US more 18 - 34 year-olds watch YouTube more than any other cable network. This shows the shift of people watching and enjoying both amateur and professional broadcasts on YouTube. Eric Schmidt did not even argue that YouTube was a competitor to TV, but clearly stated that TV was over, YouTube had taken over and the future is now. In the battle of TV vs YouTube - YouTube has already won.

Source: Telegraph

Physics teacher does a Google Glass hangout at the large hadron collider [Video]

So here's the story about the video you see below. One thing I saw being debated on CNN yesterday was the application of Google Glass. Throughout the discussion one thing was very clear - Google Glass would be good for teaching and that's exactly what one physics professor did. Andrew Vanden Heuvel who teaches physics online especially for schools that don't offer advanced physics courses. Did something really cool. He got a chance to experiment with Google Glass and wore it on a field trip to CERN in Switzerland. CERN is the place to go to if you want to look back to the very beginning of the universe.

CERN is also the birthplace of the World Wide Web WWW - yeah, the internet. In the video you get to see the large hadron collider. Andrew also gets on a cycle adn takes a ride down the 27 km tunnel, which his brothers students get to watch the whole thing. This is a pretty amazing video and thanks to Google Glass - these kind of techie things are possible. Andrew also has a blog called 'Teaching with Google Glass', which you can follow to check out his Google Glass Classes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRrdeFh5-io

Acer Aspira R7

Acer have made a huge announcement and it is pretty big news. They have a new device out called the 'Acer Aspira R7 - the first thing you notice is that it's a nice looking device. It's part laptop, part tablet, and part desktop. Yeah, that's right it can be used as a tablet or laptop or desktop. The reason behind all of this according to Acer is that while touchscreens are nice they are not suited to all purposes and can also be quite messy. Traditional devices are good but to be more human and suit all situations there is a little bit of physical flexibility that is needed. After all the device is to be used by humans and therefore if it can morph into the desired device, it makes things that much more easier to handle.

All this is made possible through something they called "Ezel" hinge. This hinge is really flexible and the screen can be moved around, flipped upside down or rotated. The video below will give you clear visuals and make things clearer. When it comes to its physical stats, here's what we know so far. It has a 15" display, 1080p display, choose between i5 and i7 processors. It's also up for pre-order now for $999. The backlit keys are smooth and colorful and the screen is easy to type on. Need to do a sketch you can always use a stylus and get your work done. So check out the video below for more and please leave a comment with what you think about the new R7. The keyboard has been moved upfront and the trackpad has been moved back.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE_gIOeZloQ

Gamers can now give their hands a rest and control with their feet

PC Gamers and serious video game players now have a new treat in-store. Instead of controlling their joysticks with their hands they will soon be able to play games with their feet. ditch the mouse and other hand control devices used to play games. Users will soon have something called 'Stinky Footboard controller'. With Stinky you can enhance your game play in addition to using your mouse and keyboard you can also use your feet. The whole thing is quite compact and adjustable.I

It comes with different springs of various tensions - so you can adjust your ideal pressure. Users can also choose to use either one or two feet. Can be adjusted vertically or horizontally. It can also withstand up to 7,000 pounds. The whole project got its life through a kickstarter project originally seeking $75,000 - it has now crossed that mark and will definitely be produced. You can read mose and follow the makers of Stinky on their Kickstarter page. You can also read more of our Tech articles here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-Xc-9-QBb0

Gmail Blue - The Blue Inbox for you

Gmail Blue might have been a joke but its's now a reality. If you want to stay closer to nature while working on Gmail and your Inbox - maybe reflect on the ocean, mountains or the moon, while you work. You should try Gmail Blue. Gmail Blue is a Chrome Extension that once installed turns your entire Gmail experience blue. It's still the same old mail but everything turned blue. you click on compose and it's blue, you type and it's blue again. Nothing changes just the colors - it might not be for everyone, but if this is something you fancy and you would like to have a blue inbox, this is extension is worth trying out.

In Fact, the folks over at Google say that it was one of the original concepts. many other colors were tried like orange and brown. Brown was a disaster but blue survived. Gmail just celebrated its 9th birthday and with it comes the release of blue. Click the link below to add the extension to chrome and have fun in blue. Moon-child that you are.

Get the Google Blue Chrome Extension here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Zr4JwPb99qU

Google Glass Hacked

Google Glass the futuristic tech gadget from Google has been hacked. Google Glass must have been a target for hackers ever since its release. With a name like Glass it was begging for hackers to try and tinker with it. That is exactly what has been done by Jay Freeman also known as Saurik, who created the Cydia App store for JailBreak iOS phones did just that. With the hack he has successfully gained root access to Google Glass.

The way he went about it was that, after discovering that Google Glass ran on Android 4.0.4 he began testing older known exploits and discovered that one exploit worked. The exploit released by a hacker that goes by the name of B1nary, allowed him full access to Google Glass operating system. he says he is not really sure what he would be able to do with the root access. There are some things that could be possible like, storing files locally and not on Google servers. he is not the first to gain root access to Google Glass.

So how has Google responded to the hack. Tim Bray Google Staffer says 'Google Glass is hackable, Duh. As usual Google is already a step ahead. hackers however are some really cool dudes, who have immensely help Tech become cleaner and safer.

Source: Forbes

Yes, Glass is hackable. Duh. goo.gl/HQpLC

— Tim Bray (@timbray) April 26, 2013

 

How to Watermark your images online

Sometimes when you want to share an image online you would like to add a watermark. Adding a watermark is a quick and easy way to add a word or few words to your images. The greatest benefit by doing this is that it prevents other people from stealing your images and using it as their own - prevents plagiarism. This is a constant threat to online images - sometimes people don't know how to do this the quick and easy way - enter uMarkOnline.

uMarkOnline - how does it work
uMarkOnline is a very simple and easy to use webapp. It is Windows based and all you need to do is to simply upload your image or images and type the word or words you want to watermark. Once you enter your text you then have a few more options like bold, text size and italics. Once that is done it comes down to choosing a color for your text - use the color picker and location for your watermark. The image will update in real-time with your changes. once your done use right-click to download your image and it's now ready for use.

Try UMarkOnline now for free.