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KONGU ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE,ERODE – 638107

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

IT Bulletin

EDITORIAL BOARD

Chief patron : Thiru. P.Sachithanandan

Patron : Dr.N.Raman M.B.A., M.Com., M.Phil., B.Ed.,PGDCA.,Ph.D.,

Editor in Chief : Mr.S.Muruganantham M.Sc.,M.Phil.,

Staff Editor : Ms.M.G.Annapoorani M.Sc.,M.Phil.,

STUDENT EDITORS

1. DIVYA PRIYA M - II B.Sc.(CT)

2. HARITHRA S - II B.Sc.(CT)

3. JANANI L - II B.Sc.(CT)

4. SARAVANAKUMAR P - II B.Sc.(CT)

5. GOWTHAM M - II B.Sc.(CT)

6. SURYA PRAKASH R - II B.Sc.(CT)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1 MOZILLA FIREFOX 31.0 1

2 UK RASPBERRY PI COMPUTER VERSION 3 2

3TRANSFORMING DELL

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4IGATE Q2 NET PROFIT FALLS 89.6%; TAKES $51.8 MN ONE-TIME DEBT CHARGE 5

5INTERNET SUBSCRIBERS IN INDIA TOUCH 238.71 MN IN 2013: GOVT

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6CELL PHONE WITH PORTABLE MICROSCOPE FOR SPOTTING AND

TRACKING DISEASES 7

7INDUSTRIAL PROJECTOR

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8THE SMALLEST LASER IN THE WORLD CREATED BY US RESEARCHERS

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9MOST ADVANCED MICROSCOPE OF WORLD

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10SONY PEN DRIVE FOR SMART PHONE

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11VIRTUAL REALITY

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12 LOCATION-BASED SERVICE (LBS) 13

13GOOGLE DRIVE 1.17.7290.4094

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14IPHONE 6 CASE RENDERS BY SPIGEN TIP DESIGN AHEAD OF SEPTEMBER LAUNCH 15

15ANDROID4.5 LOLLIPOP

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16“DELL TARGETS THE STORAGE MARKET WITH NEW SOFTWARE BUNDLE” 17

17LENOVO THINKCENTRE E93Z

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18 HOW TO CRACK A OPEN SOURCE COMMUNITY 19

19BRAIN-COMPUTER INTERFACES

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20SCREENLESS DISPLAY

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21INVESTING IN NEW TECHNOLOGIES

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22INTRODUCING INTEL'S 14NM NODE AND THE BROADWELL PROCESSOR

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23KLASH OF THE KEYBOARDS

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24A NEW DATA RECORD : 43 TERA BITS PER SECOND

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MICROSOFT REMOVES 1,500 FAKE APPS FROM WINDOWS STORE

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26HOW TO SAFELY TRANSACT ONLINE

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27ANTITRUST PROBE

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28SEAGATE WIRELESS PLUS REVIEW: NO ORDINARY HARD DRIVE

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29SHATTERPROOF SCREENS TO PROTECT SMARTPHONES

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30FIREFOX 32.0.1

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MICROSOFT REMOVES 1,500 FAKE APPS FROM WINDOWS STORE

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32ADOBE READER 11.0.09

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33INTEL'S CORE I7-5960X PROCESSOR REVIEWED

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34ANDROID ONE DEVICE

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IT BULLETIN Date: 21.07.2014

MOZILLA FIREFOX 31.0

Introduction

Mozilla Firefox is a fast, light and tidy open source web browser. At its public launch in 2004 Mozilla Firefox was the first browser to challenge Microsoft Internet Explorer’s dominance. Since then, Mozilla Firefox has consistently featured in the top 3 most popular browsers globally. The key features that have made Mozilla Firefox so popular are the simple and effective UI, browser speed and strong security capabilities. The browser is particularly popular with developers thanks to its open source development and active community of advanced users.

Technical Features :

Title: Firefox 31.0 Filename: Firefox Setup 31.0.exe File size: 30.75MB (32,239,888 bytes) Requirements: Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows7 / XP64 / Vista64 / Windows7 64 / Windows8 / Windows8 64

Speed and Security

Mozilla Firefox boasts impressive page load speeds thanks to the excellent JagerMonkey JavaScript engine. Start up speed and graphics rendering are also among the quickest in the market. Firefox manages complex video and web content using layer-based Direct2D and Driect3D graphics systems. Crash protection ensures only the plugin causing the issue stops working, not the rest of the content being browsed. Reloading the page restarts any affected plugins. The tab system and Awesome Bar have been streamlined to launch/get results very quickly too.

Personalisation & Development

One of the best features of the Firefox UI is customization. Simply right click on the navigation toolbar to customize individual components or just drag and drop items you want to move around. The inbuilt Firefox Add-ons Manager allows you to discover and install add-ons within the browser as well as view ratings, recommendations and descriptions.. Thousands of customizable themes allow you to customize the look and feel of your browser. Site authors and developers can create advanced content and applications using Mozilla’s open source platform and enhanced API.

Submitted byB. ABIRAMI

II B.Sc.(CT)

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IT BULLETIN DATE: 22.07.2014

UK RASPBERRY PI COMPUTER VERSION 3

The UK-based Raspberry Pi foundation released a new version of its tiny, adaptable computer on Monday, revealing a third iteration that includes USB ports for a keyboard and mouse, an Ethernet port, an SD card slot, and an HDMI port for connecting to a monitor or a TV.The Raspberry Pi Model B+ is the third iteration of the credit-card sized computer, which has sold 3m units since launch in 2012.It runs a variant of the free open-source operating system Linux, which powers many web servers and Android smartphones.

More ports, smaller power design, lower

The new board costs the same $35 (£20) as the original but has two more USB ports, bringing the total to four, a microSD card slot for memory and a neater design, which should make fitting the board into custom projects easier and Raspberry Pi cases smaller.“In the two years since we launched the current Raspberry Pi Model B, we’ve often talked about our intention to do one more hardware revision to incorporate the numerous small improvements people have been asking for,” said Raspberry Pi founder Eben Upton in a blog post.The new board also lowers power consumption, which should make battery-powered projects easier, while improving the audio output quality and adding more possibilities for expansion with add-on hardware like cameras and microphones.

More than 3m sold

The original Model B board will remain available, primarily for industry that has adopted the board for machines and other equipment, while the new B+ computer is described as “the final evolution of the original Raspberry Pi,” indicating a completely new Raspberry Pi design could be in the pipeline.The Raspberry Pi took a year to sell the first million of the small computers, but sales accelerated hitting the 2m milestone in 21 months and 3m six months later, far outselling iconic computers such as the BBC Micro and Amstrad and rapidly closing on Clive Sinclair’s Spectrum, which sold around 5m over 10 years.

Submitted By, A.C.ABINSHEK NAWIN

II-B.Sc. (CT)

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TRANSFORMING DELL

Dell is wooing the channels like never before and has committed to move nearly 70 percent of its 30,000 direct customers in India to partners. The billion-dollar question is whether Dell can re-engineer its direct-selling DNA to become channel-driven. A company which was founded on the fundamental principle of selling direct to customers, is today wooing the channels like never before, and has committed to move nearly 70 percent of its 30,000 direct customers in India to partners. The billion-dollar question is whether Dell can re-engineer its direct-selling DNA to become channel-driven.

Globally, the company has promised to transfer 200,000 Dell Direct accounts to its partners over the next 12 months. In India, Dell has identified nearly 4,000 Dell Direct accounts to be transferred to partners; these accounts contributed nearly $100 million to Dell’s commercial business revenue in 2013.

Over the next six months, Dell will transfer over 70 percent of Dell Direct accounts to channels. The company is likely to engage with less than 3,000 accounts directly, and even in these accounts the vendor sees strong partner play in terms of billing, deployment, integration and post-sales services. Last month Dell partnered with Ingram Micro for the distribution of its commercial end-user computing range consisting of thin clients, PCs and workstations. It has also signed Redington to make its servers, storage and networking products available ex-stock a move toward wider and deeper channel connect. “From the new Dell financial year, starting February 2014, there is no Dell Direct for commercial business. Dell have three primary routes to the market Dell-led, Partner-led and Distribution-led. Dell putting several thousand accounts in our partners’ kitty and reassigning 50 percent of our Dell Direct staff to channel roles. Dell goal is that over the next 12 months, want to double the channel contribution to our business globally from 30 percent to 66 percent. In India it will be even more.”

Reasons for transformation

Obviously, the billion-dollar question is why Dell is abandoning Dell Direct and aligning closely with channels. Such a structural transformation for a $60 billion IT giant with more than 100,000 employees is not easy. It’s not that Dell has suddenly realized the importance of channels. The company launched its channel GTM in 2007, and since then has been striving to build a strong partner ecosystem. While the company has succeeded in doing so in the consumer segment, in the commercial segment, because of the shadow of Dell Direct, it hasn’t been able to win the trust of channels. Despite channel sales contributing 25 percent of Dell India’s 2013 estimated commercial business of $850 million, the company had been unable to form strategic partnerships, and a large chunk of its commercial business through channels was opportunity-based.

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“Many partners may have had valid reasons to be upset with us and I admit there still exists a trust deficit,” concedes Ohrie. “Unlike our competitors who have been working with the channels for decades, we moved to channels only three years back. But we have been learning and evolving quickly.”

The second major reason is that Dell is no longer just a PC and server company. Through a series of 19 acquisitions since 2007, the company today has an end-to-end enterprise portfolio. While selling PCs and servers directly is easy, for selling end-to-end solutions, Dell realizes that channels are the most important route.

Submitted By,Ajay mohan

II B. Sc.( CT)

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iGATE Q2 net profit falls 89.6%; takes $51.8 mn one-time debt charge

US-based outsourcing firm iGATE on Wednesday said its net profit declined 89.6 per cent to $3.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 hit by a one-time charge related to a debt settlement. The firm had posted a net profit of $30 million in the year-ago period, it said in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Consolidated revenues rose by 10 per cent to $311.7 million in the April-June quarter of 2014 fiscal against $283.3 million in the same quarter last fiscal. iGATE follows January-December as fiscal year. On the decline in net profit, iGATE said it was due to "a one-time charge of $51.8 million arising from the extinguishment of debt."

In the January-March quarter of 2014, iGATE had reported a net income of $31.6 million and revenue of $302.2 million, "Our new brand identity and redesigned value proposition has resonated well with all our stakeholders." The firm continues to invest in technology and process capabilities with specific focus on digital practice. "The verticalisation strategy that the firm implemented at the beginning of the year has started yielding dividends with overall growth across industry segments," he said.

The firm successfully refinanced the high yield bonds placed in 2011 at a much lower interest cost subsequent to the rating upgrades from S&P and Moody's. This has enabled us to reduce more than $50 million in interest cost annually on a Q1 run rate basis." The firm said it has been able to maintain its margin levels despite the salary increase this quarter. However, it is closely watching the forex headwinds with the appreciation of the rupee against the US Dollar, Sircar said.

iGATE added nine new clients including five Global 2000 companies during the second quarter. As of June 30, 2014, the company had 32,742 employees with a net addition of 1,907 people.

Submitted byG. ARUNBHUVANESH

II B.Sc.(CT)

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Internet subscribers in India touch 238.71 mn in 2013: Govt

India's Internet population rose to 238.71 million last year helped by growing number of users especially in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh, Parliament was informed. As per the Census of India 2011, 9.4 per cent of households of India have access to computers and 3.1 per cent of households have Internet.

Quoting Trai data, the Minister added that India's total Internet subscribers stood at 238.71 million as of December 31, 2013. Maharashtra has the largest Internet subscribers at 38.78 million followed by Uttar Pradesh (22.90 million), Tamil Nadu (19.65 million), Gujarat (17.92 million) and Andhra Pradesh (17.07 million).

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had pegged Internet subscribers in India at 164.81 million as of March 31, 2013, with seven out of eight accessing the Internet from their mobile phones. According to the IT hardware industry body MAIT, the IT hardware market in India is likely to reach Rs 3 lakh crore in 2013-14 fiscal.

In the current fiscal 6.99 million units of desktops are expected to be sold, 5.12 million units of note book.note book PCs, 21.46 million units of smartphones, 3.84 million units of tablet PCs and 2.84 million units of printers,. On the question on China's growing influence in Indian Ocean region in IT and telecom services.As per the Ministry of External Affairs, as such there is no influence of China in Indian Ocean region in IT and Telecom services.However, based on commercial viability, Indian companies are investing in different countries like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Seychelles, etc.

Submitted byBALAJI M

II B.Sc.(CT)

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IT BULLETIN DATE:30.07.2014

Cell Phone with Portable Microscope for Spotting and Tracking Diseases

A team of scientists from the United States developed a portable microscope that is connected to a camera phone. Their latest invention thus can be used to diagnose dangerous diseases in blood and sputum samples, the latter are obtained by coughing deeply, which allows expelling the substance from the lungs into a sterile cup.

It is worth mentioning that light microscopy is a very important tool that can be used to diagnose malaria, tuberculosis and other dangerous diseases. The digital images of cell samples, taken by camera-equipped lab microscopes can be transmitted via Internet to specialists at different health centers for additional studies.

According to one of the latest UN reports, about 60 percent of people around the globe use cell phones. The team realized that cell phone networks represent an inexpensive and fast way to convey medical information wirelessly. For their latest invention scientists used off-the-shelf parts to create an inexpensive and portable microscope attachment which connects to a Nokia N73 phone camera.

Using microscope, researchers can identify objects that are only 1.2 micrometers across. Red blood cells are usually from 6 to 8 micrometers across. In order to take clear picture of medical sample natural light is quite enough. Still, scientists decided to add a battery-powered LED lamp and several filters so their gadget could also work as a fluorescent microscope, reports New Scientist.

Researchers tested their latest invention against several widespread diseases and conditions. They found the results promising, saying that pictures of malaria-infected blood were good enough to be able to diagnose the disease. Besides, the system could also help diagnose sickle-cell anaemia from blood samples, thus researchers will be able to spot the presence of tuberculosis.

Submitted By J.DEEPIKA II B.Sc.(CT)

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INDUSTRIAL PROJECTOR

Epson’s Industrial Grade Projector

Epson PowerLite 4855WU is a high-resolution, full-featured and remotely managed projector targeted at professional installations Supplementing its line of video projectors for the boardroom, classroom and home media room, Epson has unveiled its PowerLite 4000 series of industrial-grade projectors for auditoriums, large conference rooms and other high-usage settings that also call for high resolution. For testing, Epson sent the CRN Test Center the PowerLite 4855WU, its high-end model that puts out 4,000 lumens with a native resolution of 1,920x1,200 pixels (WUXGA, hence the model number). The projector comes with a wireless remote that allows to remotely change settings. It also displays images on mobile devices by using Epson’s iProjection app.

The 4855WU is a relatively large unit, at about 18-inches x 14-inches x 6-inches, including its three retractable feet. Yet it weighs just 14.3 pounds. The unit can be set on, or affixed to, a table or cart, mounted upside down on a ceiling and used to project from the front or rear of the screen. The lamp and dust filter can be serviced regardless of the mounting method.The rear panel is home to a small group of projector menu controls and a wide variety of inputs. There are one each for HDMI, Display Port, VGA, component BNC and composite RCA, the latter three with accompanying audio. There’s also an S-video input and a VGA output. Once all the connections are in place, a cover hides the clutter of cables. A split-screen function permits two digital video sources to be displayed at once in any of three layouts. A small, 10 watt speaker puts out adequate sound. A wireless remote has lighted keys and operates all projector menu functions. It also adds dedicated buttons for all inputs, plus volume, split screen, digital zoom up to 4X plus three user-programmable functions. A help button displays a menu of common ills, such as the image is small and there is no audio. The remote works from a variety of angles to a distance of about 50 feet. The projector can be set to accept remote input from the front, rear, both or neither.

The 4855 also can display images on mobile devices using iProjection, Epson’s app for Android and for iOS. On power-up, the 4855 achieves full brightness after about 10 seconds. It’srated to consume a maximum of 387 watts during normal operation and 311 watts in eco mode. During normal mode tests, it drew 342 watts and 264 watts in eco mode. As rated, it drew less than one watt in standby mode with communications off, and two watts with communications enabled,

less than half its 4.3 watt rating. Inside is Epson’s tried-and-true 3LCD projection system, and a poly silicon TFT active matrix and three 2.3-megapixel panels, one each for red, green and blue. The picture is further enhanced with Faroudja DCDi processing for film-to-video de-interlacing and noise reduction. There’s also a DICOM simulation mode for better gray-scales display, such as for medical imaging. The center-lens design offers manual controls for size and focus, and adjusters for horizontal and vertical picture position.

Submitted byA.DHILIBAN

II B. Sc.( CT)

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The Smallest Laser in the World Created by US Researchers

The latest invention of American researchers is the laser that claims to be the smallest in the world. They managed to develop the laser by squeezing light into a space that is even tinier than a protein molecule. Their latest invention could be a significant breakthrough in the field of optical technology, making one step closer to nanolasers, which can be used to investigate and manipulate DNA. In addition, the laser can lead to the creation of super-fast computers and improved telecommunications.

The team of researchers was led by Professor Xiang Zhang. He mentioned that the Plasmon laser constricts light into a gap that is only 5nm wide. An important step was the ability to detain light in a small space for a specific period of time required for light to stabilize into a "coherent" laser state, having all of its waves synchronized.

It is worth mentioning that plasmons are in fact wave-like movements of excited electrons on the surfaces of different metals. By connecting light to these oscillations, scientists managed to compress it further than usually.

Plasmon lasers represent an exciting class of coherent light sources capable of extremely small confinement. This work can bridge the worlds of electronics and optics at truly molecular length scales. Their latest invention was described in the online version of the journal Nature. The scientist who co-authored the research, the University's Nanoscale Science and Engineering Centre, stated: "The advantages of optics over electronics are multifold. For example, devices will be more power efficient at the same time they offer increased speed or bandwidth."

Submitted By M.DIVYA PRIYA

II B.Sc.(CT)

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Most Advanced Microscope of World

Canadian center for Electron Microscopy has developed a new powerful microscope that is world’s most powerful microscope till date. According to Gianluigi Botton, Director of Canadian center for Electron Microscopy, says that the power of this microscope can be thought as equivalent to “taking Hubble Telescope and aiming it at atomic level”.

Titan 80-300 Cubed : This powerful microscope named Titan 80-300 Cubed was installed at the University early in the summer, and since then it has been put through its paces to achieve unprecedented resolution. This microscope is so powerful that it can easily identify atoms, measure their chemical state and even probe the electrons that bind them together.

Really Impressive Microscope : A group of international scientists who visited McMaster were really impressed by the amazing capabilities of this microscope. This microscope can help scientist to discover new things in biological and physical sciencesDean of Engineering David Wilkinson sees the microscope through another lens. Titan’s ability can probe structure of solid materials to the atomic level and this will have an amazing impact on development and commercialization of new technologies from biomedical devices to water quality monitoring and improved energy storage systems.

Cost of Microscope : This microscope has been build in Netherlands by FEI Company with a cost of about $15 million. This microscope can help to examine everyday products with its Nano details that can improve the efficiency of these products.

What This Microscope Can Do?

This microscope can be used to produce more efficient lighting and better solar cells, to study proteins and drug-delivery materials to target cancers. It will assess atmospheric particulates, andhelp create lighter and stronger automotive materials, more effective cosmetics, and higher density memory storage for faster electronic and telecommunication devices.

Submitted byGOBINATH N

II B.Sc.(CT)



IT BULLETIN

Sony’s newest USB flash drive is a“2connectors for fast and easy backmost Android* smartphones and tablets so mobile consumers can transfer andvideos without using cables or Withird most common use for a smartphone, with viewing and sharing not far behind. Tablets are also finding similar use, increasing the need for

“Consumers want to let a friend see the photo they just took or share a video easily with as few steps as possible,” said Viviano Cantu, director of consumer media marketing, Sony Electronics. “These new drives combine convenience,multi-tasking.” The compact devices are available in capacities of 8, 16 and 32 GB, and inof 3 different cap colors. They join Sony’s existing line of storage and transfer options for homemobile use, giving consumers more flexibility in how they manage personal data.

The new drives are compatible with Android* devices, version 4.0.3 to 4.3** and offer the USB On-the-Go (OTG) function, which allows portable devices like smartphones to connected to other USB peripherals.storage for their smartphones and tablets, a storage option that’s ideal for enjoying. A locking cap protects the connectors from damage, to withstand everyday mobile use.free File Manager app from the Play Store to help them easily search content stored on their diffdevices as well as copy, delete, playback and sort files.

The new USB flash drives will be available January 2014 at Sony retail Stores (www.store.sony.com) at the following prices:

8 GB (USM16 GB (USM32 GB (USM

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Sony pen drive for smart phone

Sony’s newest USB flash drive is a“2-in-1” device, with dual micro USB and USB 2.0 connectors for fast and easy back-up, sharing and storing of personal content. The new drive fits most Android* smartphones and tablets so mobile consumers can transfer andvideos without using cables or Wi-Fi access. According to industry research, photothird most common use for a smartphone, with viewing and sharing not far behind. Tablets are also finding similar use, increasing the need for multi-function devices.

“Consumers want to let a friend see the photo they just took or share a video easily with as few steps as possible,” said Viviano Cantu, director of consumer media marketing, Sony Electronics. “These new drives combine convenience, peace of mind and performance and are perfect for mobile

The compact devices are available in capacities of 8, 16 and 32 GB, and inof 3 different cap colors. They join Sony’s existing line of storage and transfer options for homemobile use, giving consumers more flexibility in how they manage personal data.

The new drives are compatible with Android* devices, version 4.0.3 to 4.3** and offer the USB Go (OTG) function, which allows portable devices like smartphones to

connected to other USB peripherals. Consumers can also use the drives as additional or temporary storage for their smartphones and tablets, a storage option that’s ideal for enjoying. A locking cap protects the connectors from damage, dust and debris, and the devices’metal body is durable enough to withstand everyday mobile use. For easier operation from a smartphone, users can download the free File Manager app from the Play Store to help them easily search content stored on their diffdevices as well as copy, delete, playback and sort files.

The new USB flash drives will be available January 2014 at Sony retail Stores (www.store.sony.com) at the following prices:

8 GB (USM-8SA1/B) – $19.9916 GB (USM-16SA1/B) – $29.99

M-32SA1/B) – $62.99



Date: 07.08.2014

1” device, with dual micro USB and USB 2.0 up, sharing and storing of personal content. The new drive fits

most Android* smartphones and tablets so mobile consumers can transfer and view photos and According to industry research, photo-taking is the

third most common use for a smartphone, with viewing and sharing not far behind. Tablets are also

“Consumers want to let a friend see the photo they just took or share a video easily with as few steps as possible,” said Viviano Cantu, director of consumer media marketing, Sony Electronics.

peace of mind and performance and are perfect for mobile The compact devices are available in capacities of 8, 16 and 32 GB, and in a choice

of 3 different cap colors. They join Sony’s existing line of storage and transfer options for home and mobile use, giving consumers more flexibility in how they manage personal data.

The new drives are compatible with Android* devices, version 4.0.3 to 4.3** and offer the USB Go (OTG) function, which allows portable devices like smartphones to act as a “host” when

Consumers can also use the drives as additional or temporary storage for their smartphones and tablets, a storage option that’s ideal for enjoying. A locking cap

dust and debris, and the devices’metal body is durable enough For easier operation from a smartphone, users can download the

free File Manager app from the Play Store to help them easily search content stored on their different

The new USB flash drives will be available January 2014 at Sony retail Stores

Submitted By M.GOWTHAM

II B.Sc. (CT)

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VIRTUAL REALITY

U.S. Navy personnel using a VR parachute trainer Virtual reality (VR), sometimes referred to as immersive multimedia, is a computer-simulated environment that can simulate physical presence in places in the real world or imagined worlds. Virtual reality can recreate sensory experiences, including virtual taste, sight, smell, sound, touch, etc.

Most current virtual reality environments are primarily visual experiences, displayed either on a computer screen or through special stereoscopic displays, but some simulations include additional sensory information, such as sound through speakers or headphones. Some advanced, haptic systems now include tactile information, generally known as force feedback in medical, gaming and military applications. Furthermore, virtual reality covers remote communication environments which provide virtual presence of users with the concepts of telepresence and telexistence or a virtual artifact (VA) either through the use of standard input devices such as a keyboard and mouse, or through multimodal devices such as a wired glove, the Polhemus, and omnidirectional treadmills. The simulated environment can be similar to the real world in order to create a lifelike experience for example, in simulations for pilot or combat training or it can differ significantly from reality, such as in VR games. In practice, it is currently very difficult to create a high-fidelity virtual reality experience, because of technical limitations on processing power, image resolution, and communication bandwidth. Virtual reality is often used to describe a wide variety of applications commonly associated with immersive, highly visual, 3D environments. The development of CAD software, graphics hardware acceleration, head-mounted displays, datagloves, and miniaturization have helped popularize the notion. Seven different concepts of virtual reality are identified: simulation, interaction, artificiality, immersion, telepresence, full-body immersion, and network communication. People often identify VR with head mounted displays and data suits.

The possibility exists to have films and television programme’s which are watched with a head-mounted display and computer control of the image so that the viewer appears to be inside the scene with the action going all round. The computer presents the view which corresponds to the direction the viewer is facing, through a system of head-tracking. This would give the viewers the feeling that they are actually going to the scene in person instead of looking at pictures on a screen. The term "virtual space" has been suggested as more specific for this technology, which is described in detail in the article Virtual Space the movies of the future.

Submitted byD.GOWTHAMI

II B.Sc. CT

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LOCATION-BASED SERVICE (LBS)

Where You At? Ask Your Phone, Not Your Friend

Right Now, only a handful of devices sport GPS service. In the near future, it will be the

norm.GPS is taking off, as phone makers, carriers, and service providers have realized that

consumers generally have no idea where they are, ever. A location-based service (LBS) takes raw

GPS data that pinpoints your location and enhances this information with additional services, from

suggesting nearby restaurants to specifying the whereabouts of your friends.

LBS was originally envisioned as simply using old-school cell-phone signal triangulation to

locate users' whereabouts, but as the chips become more common and more sophisticated, GPS is

proving to be not only handy and accurate but also the basis for new services. Many startups have

formed around location-based services. Want a date? Never mind who's compatible; who's

nearby? MeetMoi can find them. Need to get a dozen people all in one place?

Both Whrrl and uLocate's Buddy Beacon tell you where your friends are in real time.

LBS is growing fast. The only thing holding it back is the slow uptake of GPS-enabled

phones and carriers' steep fees to activate the function. But with iPhones selling like Ben & Jerry's in

July, that's not much of a hurdle to overcome.

Submitted byS.SANTHOSH KUMAR

II B.Sc.CT

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IT BULLETIN Date : 13.08.2014

GOOGLE DRIVE 1.17.7290.4094

Google Drive is a place where you can create, share, collaborate, and keep all of your stuff. Whether you are working with a friend on a joint research project, planning a wedding with your fiancé or tracking a budget with roommates, you can do it in Drive. You can upload and access all of your files, including videos, photos, Google Docs, PDFs and beyond.

Technical Details:

Title: Google Drive 1.17.7290.4094Filename: googledrivesync.exeFile size: 874KB (895,120 bytes)Requirements: Windows (All Versions)Languages: Multiple languagesLicense: FreewareDate added: August 12, 2014Author: Google

Attributes:

Google Drive is a service offered by Google that allows you to store and share files online. Additional storage can be purchased for a monthly fee. The goal of Google Drive is to provide a central place to store your files online so that you can access them from anywhere. Additionally, you can access your Google Drive from multiple devices, since the software is available for Windows, Mac OS X, Android, and iOS platforms. The service also provides a web-based interface that allows you to organize your files and search for documents by filename.

Advantages:

Create and collaborate. Google Docs is built right into Google Drive, so you can work with others in real time on documents, spreadsheets and presentations.

Store everything safely and access it anywhere (especially while on the go). You can access your stuff from anywhere—on the web, in your home, at the office, while running errands and from all of your devices.

Submitted byII B.Sc. CT

SANTHOSH.M

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iPhone 6 Case Renders by Spigen Tip Design Ahead of September Launch

Popular case maker Spigen, known for listing cases of unannounced flagships like Galaxy S5and LG G3, has once again made the news with the early listing of iPhone 6 cases ahead of the smartphone's official launch. The case maker has created a dedicated page on its official site for the long-rumoured iPhone 6. The page now lists four cases for the anticipated handset, called iPhone 6Case Thin Fit, Thin Fit A, Ultra Hybrid, and Tough Armour. Notably, the case maker notes the listed products are simply concepts for now, modelled on what the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 might look like based on rumours.

The iPhone 6 could be the largest iPhone launch ever. With smartphones increasing in size, so have consumers demand for an iPhone with a larger screen. The iPhone 6 is here to answer that demand. It is all but assured that Apple will launch a 4.7 inch iPhone 6 this September. However, the more elusive 5.5 inch iPhone 6 is still mostly a mystery. Due to leaked data, we have a good idea of what the iPhone 6 will look like and we've included renders of what we believe to be some of the more accurate ones. The listings on Spigen's official site shows the concept cases mounted on the yet-to-be-launched 4.7-inch iPhone 6; however the front panel is not completely revealed. The back panel is somewhat reminiscent of the previous iPhone models, and houses the rear camera with LED flash. The images of the alleged iPhone 6 on Spigen's site corroborate what's has been widely expected based on earlier leaks, that the next iPhone will come with curved edges and will be a major departure from the company's current industrial design on existing iPhone models. iPhone 6 case listing by Spigen as the company had previously listed the case for alleged 4.7-inch iPhone 6 on Amazon.

Multiple reports recently suggested that Apple would unveil the iPhone 6 on September 9. The date was almost in-line with previous leaks that pointed to a mid-September launch for the next iPhone 6 models. If true, the launch date would correspond to the second Tuesday of September, a day that Apple used to unveil the iPhone 5c (Review) and iPhone 5s last year. An earlier report even claimed that the two iPhone 6 models - with 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch displays - would have different processors and touch modules.

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IT BULLETIN Date: 18.08.2014ANDROID4.5 LOLLIPOP

It seems like only yesterday we were sinking our teeth into the chocolatey goodness of Android 4 KitKat, but now we have got a newer, tastier version of Google's OS to look forward to.Google shared glimpses of Android L (the final name has yet to be confirmed) at its I/O event this year. Material Design is the name of Android L’s UI overhaul, and its primary aim is to kill clutter with a flat, minimalist interface and bright primary colours. The Google+ app is the currently the easiest way to get a feel for Android's new design direction, and the new look will apply to both smartphone and tablet versions of Android L, and will also be a core feature of Android Wear.Emphasis has also been placed on slick, flashy transitions, with the aim of seamlessly switching between connected apps. The on-screen navigation buttons have been simplified to basic triangle, circle and square shapes, although Google has stressed that this may not be the final design.

For starters, its notification system has been overhauled, and is now even more useful.Notifications can now drop in from the top, even when you're playing games, and you can hoose to deal with them there and then, or wait until you've cracked the high score.The new lock screen notifications have also been given a boost. The lock screen now essentially replicated the drop-down notification menu, displaying all of your notifications as cards.

You can choose to dismiss them by swiping them away, or open them up to see more information. Multitasking has also been given a boost, with an all-new 3D card-style view which lets you flick through different apps like a virtual rolodex. Individual chrome tabs now have a dedicated card each. If you're in one app and open another directly from it (going from Gallery to Instagram for example), then the new app will also have its own tab. Google Now also has the power to launch any installed apps relevant to your search. Search for a film for example, and you’ll be able to fire up a film app like IMDb directly from Google Now.

Android L’s lock screen has also smartened up. It can now automatically unlock if it recognises that it’s in a secure situation. Android L will land with Project Volta - an app which focuses on improving battery life. It offers in-depth battery life information at your fingertips, letting you pinpoint possible causes of battery drain. This, coupled with various under-the-hood-optimisations, means that developers should be able to produce apps which are even more efficient and less power-hungry. Android L also has a built-in battery saver mode, which presumably automatically reduces brightness and cranks down data connections and app syncing

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“DELL TARGETS THE STORAGE MARKET WITH NEW SOFTWARE BUNDLE”

The package of acquired technologies is Dell's first play at becoming a full-fledged storage software vendor

Dell is organizing the backup software products that it has acquired in the past two years into a coherent portfolio, bundling three of its storage software products into a single package to simplify licensing for the enterprise. They have a new approach to data protection that is driving down the costs," said Michael Grant, head of software product marketing at Dell.

The release is a precursor to Dell delving more deeply into the market of storage software, not just as a vendor but as a developer of new technologies. They are making a pretty big investment in data protection. The new Backup and Disaster Recovery Suite contains popular Dell backup programs, AppAssure, NetVault Backup and vRanger. Dell acquired each of these programs through company acquisitions.

Each application performs a slightly different function, AppAssure creates fast backup snapshots of a system. It makes image-based snapshots of server and infrastructure software, and can make a full backup of a system within a few minutes. AppAssure was originally developed by a startup company of the same name, NetVault is the company's Swiss Army Knife of storage software: It can copy and store data from and to a wide variety of platforms.

NetVault writes from anything and can read to anything, NetVault was originally developed by AT&T and later acquired by Quest Software, vRanger, also developed by Quest, is aimed at covering the virtual realm in data centers it makes backup copies of both VMware and Microsoft Hyper V-based virtual machines.

The idea is that organizations will use all of these programs in various capacities in a tiered backup architecture. Critical systems should be backed up so they can be restored as quickly as possible after an interruption, Grant said. This is the work of AppAssure, which can back up and restore applications in-house, in a virtual environment or in the cloud. NetVault can restore all the other applications and data, no matter the platform. And vRanger offers additional coverage for virtual resources.

The package is very customized to what you need. You can get a new level of resiliency from using this package than from using a one-size-fits-all backup package. Despite being packaged together, the programs have not been configured to work together yet. Dell is integrating the programs, though, and expects that future releases will be more coordinated.

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With its strong price-performance, Lenovo ThinkCentre E93z is a solid value for a small business looking for a PC for general productivity performance numbers started coming (AIO) PC. Granted, the tested system was sporting a 3.1 GHz quadcore processor, but that an AIO would perform like a workstation wasn’t expected. Yet, there it was in fourth place in the CRN Test Center’s all-time performance list for desktops, right behind three of the fastest workstations.

Lenovo’s replacement for the E92z alli5 and i7 Haswell processors. The tested unit was built around a hiquadcore processor running at 3.1 GHz, Intel’s HD Graphics 4600 and Nvidia GT 720A graphics controllers. The E93z has been optimized for Lync, which means that it is approved by Microsoft for use as a video and audio telephony wo

After about 18 seconds to fire up, the unit displayed Windows 8 Pro’s Metro screen on a 21.5-inch 1,920x1,080 pixel screen that is bright and crisp. Its responsive 10sits behind edge-to-edge glass, lending stythe display to desk level and up to as high as 5the Windows desktop.

Also on the right edge are volume controls and an input button, which allowsused as a monitor for laptop, tablet or other device through its HDMI input port. There is also an HDMI output port for adding a second display. On the left edge are two USB 3.0 input ports (one with standby power), a headset jack and a 7and a gigabit Ethernet port are on the rear. A pair of downwithout distortion at high volume. An HD webcam includes a physical shutbeen optimized for Lync, which means that it is approved by Microsoft for use as a video and audio telephony work station using VoIP. To test overall speeds of the E93z, testers configured Windows properties for maximum performance, launched Geekbench 2.3 and conduhigh score of 15,686 put the new ThinkCentre in fourth place on the Test Center’s alldesktops, behind workstations from Hewlett

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Lenovo Thinkcentre E93z

performance, Lenovo ThinkCentre E93z is a solid value for a small business looking for a PC for general productivity in share. They had to do a doubleperformance numbers started coming in from the ThinkCentre E93z, Lenovo’s latest all(AIO) PC. Granted, the tested system was sporting a 3.1 GHz quadcore processor, but that an AIO would perform like a workstation wasn’t expected. Yet, there it was in fourth place in the CRN Test

time performance list for desktops, right behind three of the fastest workstations.

Lenovo’s replacement for the E92z all-in-one is equipped with Intel’s 4th generation Core i3, i5 and i7 Haswell processors. The tested unit was built around a high-end Intel Core i7 4770S quadcore processor running at 3.1 GHz, Intel’s HD Graphics 4600 and Nvidia GT 720A graphics

The E93z has been optimized for Lync, which means that it is approved by Microsoft for use as a video and audio telephony workstation using VoIP

After about 18 seconds to fire up, the unit displayed Windows 8 Pro’s Metro screen on a inch 1,920x1,080 pixel screen that is bright and crisp. Its responsive 10-point multi

edge glass, lending style to the unit. The stand easily lowers the bottom edge of the display to desk level and up to as high as 5-inches to 8-inches if measuring from the bottom of

Also on the right edge are volume controls and an input button, which allowsused as a monitor for laptop, tablet or other device through its HDMI input port. There is also an HDMI output port for adding a second display. On the left edge are two USB 3.0 input ports (one with standby power), a headset jack and a 7-in-1 multi-card reader. Four additional USB 2.0 ports and a gigabit Ethernet port are on the rear. A pair of down-firing speakers put out clear sound without distortion at high volume. An HD webcam includes a physical shut-off switch. The E93z has

mized for Lync, which means that it is approved by Microsoft for use as a video and audio telephony work station using VoIP. To test overall speeds of the E93z, testers configured Windows properties for maximum performance, launched Geekbench 2.3 and conducted multiple test runs. Its high score of 15,686 put the new ThinkCentre in fourth place on the Test Center’s alldesktops, behind workstations from Hewlett-Packard and Dell.



Date: 20.08.2014

performance, Lenovo ThinkCentre E93z is a solid value for a small had to do a double-take when the

in from the ThinkCentre E93z, Lenovo’s latest all-in-one (AIO) PC. Granted, the tested system was sporting a 3.1 GHz quadcore processor, but that an AIO would perform like a workstation wasn’t expected. Yet, there it was in fourth place in the CRN Test

time performance list for desktops, right behind three of the fastest workstations.

one is equipped with Intel’s 4th generation Core i3, end Intel Core i7 4770S

quadcore processor running at 3.1 GHz, Intel’s HD Graphics 4600 and Nvidia GT 720A graphics The E93z has been optimized for Lync, which means that it is approved by Microsoft for

After about 18 seconds to fire up, the unit displayed Windows 8 Pro’s Metro screen on a point multi-touch panel

le to the unit. The stand easily lowers the bottom edge of inches if measuring from the bottom of

Also on the right edge are volume controls and an input button, which allows the E93z to be used as a monitor for laptop, tablet or other device through its HDMI input port. There is also an HDMI output port for adding a second display. On the left edge are two USB 3.0 input ports (one

card reader. Four additional USB 2.0 ports firing speakers put out clear sound

off switch. The E93z has mized for Lync, which means that it is approved by Microsoft for use as a video and audio

telephony work station using VoIP. To test overall speeds of the E93z, testers configured Windows cted multiple test runs. Its

high score of 15,686 put the new ThinkCentre in fourth place on the Test Center’s all-time list for

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HOW TO CRACK A OPEN SOURCE COMMUNITY

For a community founded on peace, love, and free code, the open source community can be a

difficult crowd to crack. As new academic research details, newbie developers often struggle to find

acceptance in established open source communities for a wide variety of reasons.

As much as we may want to think of open source communities as welcoming meritocracies,

the reality is much more nuanced. For those thinking of contributing to an open source project, here

are the top obstacles. Even when they're not, it's hard to break into an established community where

everyone knows each other or, to the outsider, appears to.

Yes, code is supposed to be the only hard currency in open source, but as one developer told

researcher Nicholas Ducheneaut, "What the newcomer has to learn is how to participate and how to

build an identity that will help get his ideas accepted and integrated."

This can be hard for developers new to a project, because many would-be devs are

intimidated by the perception of an existing 'in-crowd' dev group, even though it may not really be

true. Developer Tony Li echoes this, "There is often a intimidation factor when thinking about

submitting code to the maintainers (even though it is not on purpose)."

Then there's the timeliness and quality of the response to new developers' questions. As

research Vandana Singh finds, "almost all non-returning newcomers can be attributed to not

receiving a response or receiving a condescending response."

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Brain-computer Interfaces

The ability to control a computer using only the power of the mind is closer than one might

think. Brain-computer interfaces, where computers can read and interpret signals directly from the

brain, have already achieved clinical success in allowing quadriplegics, those suffering “locked-in

syndrome” or people who have had a stroke to move their own wheelchairs or even drink coffee

from a cup by controlling the action of a robotic arm with their brain waves. In addition, direct brain

implants have helped restore partial vision to people who have lost their sight.

Recent research has focused on the possibility of using brain-computer interfaces to connect

different brains together directly. Researchers at Duke University last year reported successfully

connecting the brains of two mice over the Internet (into what was termed a “brain net”) where mice

in different countries were able to cooperate to perform simple tasks to generate a reward. Also in

2013, scientists at Harvard University reported that they were able to establish a functional link

between the brains of a rat and a human with a non-invasive, computer-to-brain interface.

Other research projects have focused on manipulating or directly implanting memories from

a computer into the brain. In mid-2013, MIT researchers reported having successfully implanted a

false memory into the brain of a mouse. In humans, the ability to directly manipulate memories

might have an application in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, while in the longer term

information may be uploaded into human brains in the manner of a computer file. Of course,

numerous ethical issues are also clearly raised by this rapidly advancing field.

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SCREENLESS DISPLAY

One of the more frustrating aspects of modern communications technology is that, as devices

have miniaturized, they have become more difficult to interact with no one would type out a novel

on a smartphone, for example. The lack of space on screen-based displays provides a clear

opportunity for screenless displays to fill the gap. Full-sized keyboards can already be projected onto

a surface for users to interact with, without concern over whether it will fit into their pocket. Perhaps

evoking memories of the early Star Wars films, holographic images can now be generated in three

dimensions. MIT’s Media Lab reported a prototype inexpensive holographic colour video display

with the resolution of a standard TV.

Screenless display may also be achieved by projecting images directly onto a person’s

retina, not only avoiding the need for weighty hardware, but also promising to safeguard privacy by

allowing people to interact with computers without others sharing the same view. By January 2014,

one start-up company had already raised a substantial sum via Kickstarter with the aim of

commercializing a personal gaming and cinema device using retinal display. In the longer term,

technology may allow synaptic interfaces that bypass the eye altogether, transmitting “visual”

information directly to the brain.

This field saw rapid progress and appears set for imminent breakthroughs of scalable

deployment of screenless display. Various companies have made significant breakthroughs in the

field, including virtual reality headsets, bionic contact lenses, the development of mobile phones for

the elderly and partially blind people, and hologram-like videos without the need for moving parts or

glasses.

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INVESTING IN NEW TECHNOLOGIES

Funds that invest in a number of technology stocks will give you greater exposure

Technology is changing so fast that it seems you only have to buy the latest tablet or

smartphone for a better model to appear on the shelves days later. These rapid technological

developments can provide opportunities for investors, but the potential for big rewards is

accompanied by big risks. Many people are understandably still nervous about the prospect of

investing in technology after the dramatic boom and bust in this sector at the beginning of the

millennium.

Martin Bamford, of independent financial adviser (IFA) Informed “It is very difficult to

predict accurately which new technology developments will become commercially successful and

deliver great returns for investors. Sometimes the most obscure new idea can become the next big

thing. Investors should therefore invest widely in this sector, rather than backing a small handful of

new ideas.”

One way to gain wider exposure is through a technology fund that invests in the shares of

numerous different companies. The Henderson Global Technology Fund which fund is invests in

around 90 technology stocks including Apple and Microsoft, but also newer developments such as

Google Glass.” Get exposure to the leading technology companies through more broad-based equity

funds, particularly US funds or global funds. For example, AXA Framlington American Growth

currently holds 28pc in technology, while Threadneedle Global Select has 17pc in technology.”

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KONGU ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, ERODE.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.


INTRODUCING INTEL'S 14NM NODE AND THE BROADWELL PROCESSOR

Intel finally provides solid information on Haswell's successor, the next-generation Broadwell

core. The steps that Intel takes to update its processors are well documented, and old hat to anyone who

follows the CPU industry. It is referred to as the company's "tick-tock" strategy, where the tick represents a

node shrink that can squeeze more transistors into a smaller die, followed by a tock that indicates a significant

architecture update. This repeats itself in a cycle of roughly a year and a half cadence. Last year's 22nm

Haswell processor was a tock, so we're fast approaching the next tick shrink to 14nm, that tick is known as

Broadwell.

If you're already familiar with this, then you already know what we expect from Intel's ticks: smaller

processors, lower power usage, higher performance per watt, and similar overall performance compared to the

previous generation product. That expectation shouldn't be little the accomplishment as much as highlight the

company's consistency over the last few product generations. this progression has resulted in a Haswell-Y

processor with a TDP low enough to enable fanless enclosures less than 9 millimeters thick. That's an arena

that Intel's Core brand has never ventured into before. But more on that later, let's start our analysis with the

star of the show: Intel's new 14nm process node. The 14nm Node : 2nd Generation FinFET

Today's nodes are named after a theoretical representation designed to indicate its average physical

scale relative to previous generation nodes. For example, if we compare Intel's 22nm to 14nm nodes, we find

that transistor fin pitch (the space between fins) has been reduced from 60nm to 42nm, transistor gate pitch

(the space between the edge of adjacent gates) has gone from 90nm to 70nm, and the interconnect pitch (the

minimum space between interconnecting layers) has changed from 80nm to 52nm. An SRAM memory cell

that takes up 108 square nanometers of area on the 22nm node scales down to 59nm2 on the 14nm node.

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KLASH OF THE KEYBOARDS

A good keyboard is like a good bed once you’ve lived with one, you’ll never be satisfied

with anything less. Spend more time behind a keyboard than you do in a bed. so why are you

hanging onto that crappy plank that came with your PC? There are oodles of great choices available

today, and just laid hands on six of them. Listen, the cheap membrane keyboards that mainstream PC

manufacturers ship with their machines can wreak havoc on your fingers and wrists over time. The

keys on these types of keyboards require your finger to push the key all the way down to the

keyboard’s hard plastic bed to establish the electrical contact that sends a signal to the computer.

First, the initial resistance these keys present makes your fingers work harder than necessary.

Second, when the key bottoms out, it sends a shockwave up and into your fingers and wrists (and all

the muscles, tendons, and bones they’re made from). Finally, the membrane beneath the keys wears

out over time, delivering mushy tactile feedback and eventually failing to register keystrokes

consistently, causing typos and frustration

The keys on mechanical keyboards don’t require your fingers to push the key until it bottoms

out, thus reducing the wear and tear on your fingers and wrists. If you use a keyboard strictly for

productivity, using a fully mechanical keyboard will boost both your typing speed and accuracy. If

you’re a gamer, you’ll also benefit from quicker response times. Cherry Blues produce the most

audible feedback and are suitable mostly for typing, though they’re not necessarily bad for games.

They take a bit of force to press, but halfway down a prominent click lets you know it’s been

pressed. Cherry Browns are similar to the Blues, but they take less force to actuate and deliver a

subtle bump of tactile feedback to let you know the key has actuated.

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A NEW DATA TRANSFER RECORD: 43 TERABITS PER SECOND

A team in Denmark has broken the world record for single fibre data transmission, achieving a transfer rate of 43 terabits per second over a distance of 41 miles (67 km). They also report a speed of 1 petabit (1000 terabits) when combining multiple lasers.

In 2009, a research group at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) was the first to break the 1 terabit barrier for data transfer. Their record was shattered in 2011, when the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany achieved 26 terabits per second. Now, DTU have regained the title, demonstrating 43 terabits per second (Tbps) through a single optical fibre. This is fast enough to download a 1GB file in about 0.0002 seconds – or the entire contents of a 1TB hard drive in 0.2 seconds.

Current trends show that insanely fast transfer speeds like this will be necessary in the relatively near future. Like a digital explosion, the Internet continues to expand and grow exponentially doubling in size every two years. Improvements in video quality and image resolution mean the amount of data appearing online is mushrooming to enormous proportions, while at the same time, billions more people are gaining access to the web.

This also requires energy which currently generates about two percent of CO2 emissions. Therefore, it is essential to identify solutions for the Internet that make significant reductions in power consumption while simultaneously expanding the bandwidth.

DTU's researchers achieved their latest record by using a new type of optical fibre borrowed from the Japanese telecoms giant NNT. This type of fibre contains seven cores (glass threads) instead of the single core used in standard fibres, making it possible to transfer even more data. Despite the fact that it comprises seven cores, the new fibre does not take up any more space than the standard version. As to when speeds in the tens of terabits range might be affordable to mainstream consumers, reckon sometime in the 2030s.

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Microsoft purges 1,500 copycat, fraudulent Windows 8.1 apps

Starts scrubbing the Windows Store after report last week identified widespread junk apps that tricked customers into paying for free software. Microsoft has begun clamping down on sham Windows Store apps that try to dupe users into paying for free software.

Most of the developers behind apps that are found to violate policies have good intentions and agree to make the necessary changes when notified. Others have been less receptive, causing us to remove more than 1,500 apps as part of this review so far.

The Windows Store is the official source of Windows 8's (and 8.1's) "Modern," née "Metro" apps, the touch-based programs designed for tablets and touch-enabled notebooks. Earlier this year, Brix's team changed Windows Store apps' certification the process under which apps are admitted to the market to require newly-submitted programs be clearly named, properly categorized and appropriately identified with an icon. Those modifications were made to better ensure that apps are named and described in a way that doesn't misrepresent their purpose.

The same requirements have now been extended to apps already in the store. MetroStore Scanner's tally of the number of apps in the Windows Store was approximately 172,000 meaning that the apps removed so far represented less than 1% of the total in the e-mart.

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HOW TO SAFELY TRANSACT ONLINE

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) preparing the ground for payment 'banks' run by nonbanking

entities, the payments space is set to see major developments. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

preparing the ground for payment 'banks' run by nonbanking entities, the payments space is set to see

major developments. However, even now, such entities offer prepaid cards, e-wallet and mobile

payment services — Airtel Money, ITZCash, YPayCash, Oxigen. These transactions are governed

by the Payments and Settlement Systems Act and RBI. Non-banking payment facilitators 'issue'

these instruments in the form of mobile wallets, electronic wallets, internet accounts, plastic cards

and even paper vouchers. These are semi-closed payments systems. That is, unlike some prepaid

cards issued by banks, cash withdrawal is not allowed. These tools are pre-loaded with funds to

enable transactions such as money transfer, payment of utility bills, DTH and mobile recharges and

purchases on e-commerce portals.

The customer need to submit identity proofs to complete the KYC (know your customer)

procedure. "For loading an amount up to Rs 10,000, the verification documents required are

minimal. However, for amounts between Rs 10,000 and Rs 50,000, the procedure is detailed, much

like KYC norms followed by banks. At any given point in time, the balance in prepaid wallet or card

cannot exceed Rs 50,000. Prepaid instrument issuers also impose sub-limits on reloads and fund

transfers monthly on daily and monthly basis. The validity period ranges from six months to one

year, depending on the product and provider to redeem any unused balance within this time period.

While some service providers levy a fee for opening accounts or reloading cash, others offer them

for free. "Prepaid cards come with security features such as web and card PIN. However, they have a

limited liability, wherein the risk is limited to the money loaded on the card. Make sure you do not

share your passwords, PIN or other details.

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ANTITRUST PROBE

Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus Share a Chinese antitrust regulator said it has given

Microsoft 20 days to reply to queries on the compatibility of Windows and Office amid a probe. A

Chinese anti-trust regulator said it has given Microsoft 20 days to reply to queries on the

compatibility of its Windows operating system and Office software suite amid a probe into the

world's largest software company. The State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC)

questioned Microsoft vice president David Chen and gave the company a deadline to make an

explanation, the agency said in a short statement on its website.

SAIC also repeated that it suspected the company has not fully disclosed issues relating to

the compatibility of the software and the operating system. A special investigation team conducted

an anti-monopoly investigation inquiry with Microsoft Vice President Chen Shi (David Chen), and

required that Microsoft make a written explanation within 20 days. The SAIC said in a statement on

its website. In a statement, Microsoft said it was "serious about complying with China's laws and

committed to addressing SAIC's questions and concerns".

Microsoft is one of at least 30 foreign companies that have come under scrutiny by China's

anti-monopoly regulators, as the government seeks to enforce its six-year old antitrust law. Critics

say the law is being used to unfairly target overseas businesses, a charge the regulators deny. Last

month, a delegation from chipmaker Qualcomm led by company president Derek Aberle, met

officials at the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) as part of that regulator's

investigation of the San Diego-based firm. NDRC said earlier this year that the US chipmaker is

suspected of overcharging and abusing its market position in wireless communication standards.

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SEAGATE WIRELESS PLUS REVIEW: NO ORDINARY HARD DRIVE

The shift from PCs and laptops to tablets and smartphones has brought about quite a few shifts in habits and expectations. Different devices have different capabilities and you don't always have the right one with you at the right time. One of the most frustrating things about using multiple devices is making sure the files you need are available on all of them. Capacities are limited and not always expandable. It also isn't easy to move files from Android to iOS and vice versa. Folks who need to move around a lot usually wind up dependent on some form of online storage which is good enough for text and small files, but impractical for music, video and bulk storage.

Seagate offers a line hard drives that work across all platforms, called Wireless Plus, which can act as hubs for all your digital devices; wired or wireless. It uses Wi-Fi to connect to portable devices and can be accessed by multiple people simultaneously. It is 1TB model and found it to be a very interesting solution to the problems of storage and inter-accessibility.

The Wireless Plus is very thick, chunky and heavy by current standards for portable hard drives. That's mainly because of the hefty battery which is rated for 10 hours of operation. The body is entirely plastic but the top has a brushed metal texture. Micro-USB 3.0 on the rear like any other hard drive. There's a power button on the left edge and two status LEDs on the front. One LED shows you the device's charge status, while the other lets you know when it's possible to connect via Wi-Fi.

Between then and now, Seagate has added support for Amazon's Kindle Fire OS and the Windows 8/RT Modern UI. The companion app for Android and iOS has been totally revamped, and now write files to the drive from it. There's also support for integration with Google Drive and Dropbox so pull files from these two cloud services as well.

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SHATTERPROOF SCREENS TO PROTECT SMARTPHONES

Polymer scientists at the University of Akron in Ohio have developed a transparent electrode that could change the face of smartphones, literally, by making their displays shatterproof.

In a recently published paper, researchers show how a transparent layer of nanowire-based electrodes on a polymer surface could be extraordinarily tough and flexible, withstanding repeated scotch tape peeling and bending tests. This could revolutionise and replace conventional touch screens. Currently used coatings made of indium tin oxide (ITO) are more brittle, most likely to shatter, and increasingly costly to manufacture.

These two pronounced factors drive the need to substitute ITO with a cost-effective and flexible conductive transparent film. The new film provides the same degree of transparency as ITO, yet offers greater conductivity. The novel film retains its shape and functionality after tests in which it has been bent 1,000 times. Due to its flexibility, the transparent electrode can be fabricated in economical, mass-quantity rolls.

Expect this film to emerge on the market as a true ITO competitor. The annoying problem of cracked smartphone screens may be solved once and for all with this flexibletouchscreen.The findings are published by the American Chemical Society’s journal ACS Nano in a study titled “A Tough and High-Performance Transparent Electrode from a Scalable and Transfer-Free Method.”

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FIREFOX 32.0.1

Introduction

Mozilla Firefox is a fast, light and tidy open source web browser.Mozilla put of a lot of resources into creating a simple but effective UI aimed at making browsing quicker and easier. They created the tab structure that has been adopted by most other browsers. In recent years Mozilla has also focused on maximizing browsing area by simplifying toolbar controls to just a Firefox button (which contains settings and options) and back/forward buttons. The URL box features direct Google searching as well as an auto predict/history feature called Awesome Bar. On the right side of the URL box there are bookmarking, history and refresh buttons. To the right of the URL box is a search box which allows you to customize your search engine options. Outside of that a view button controls what you see below the URL. Next to that you have the download history and home buttons.

Feautres

Title: Firefox 32.0.1 Filename: Firefox Setup 32.0.1.exe File size: 33.66MB (35,291,352 bytes) Requirements: Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows7 / XP64 / Vista64 / Windows7 64 / Windows8 / Windows8 64 Languages: Multiple languages License: Open Source Author: Mozilla OrganizationHomepage: www.mozilla.com/firefox/MD5 Checksum: 9E4E3056D0639B8B716B755E2BDD6EAE

Speed and Security

Firefox boasts impressive page load speeds thanks to the excellent JagerMonkey JavaScript engine. Start up speed and graphics rendering are also among the quickest in the market. Firefox manages complex video and web content using layer-based Direct2D and Driect3D graphics systems. Crash protection ensures only the plugin causing the issue stops working, not the rest of the content being browsed. Reloading the page restarts any affected plugins.

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IT BULLETIN DATE :10.09.2014

Microsoft removes 1,500 fake apps from Windows Store

Microsoft is finally purging the store of 1,500 fake apps and will refund your money if you fell for a scam.

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The cesspool that is the Windows Store available in Windows 8 is finally getting a clean up. Microsoft is finally purging the store of 1,500 fake apps and will refund your money if you fell for a scam.

In a blog post titled "How we're addressing misleading apps in Windows Store", Microsoft's Todd Brix writes that the company is modifying the Windows Store app certification requirements to put an end to fake apps masquerading as the real deal and trying to bait innocent customers clearly and accurately reflect the functionality of the apps. To ensure apps are categorized according to the app function and purpose. Icons must be differentiated to avoid being mistaken with others. The issue was first pointed out by How To Geek, which discovered that it was in fact totally not hard to run into obviously fake copies of legit apps.

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ADOBE READER 11.0.09

Introduction

Adobe Reader is the most popular program in the world for viewing, creating, managing and manipulating PDF (Portable Document Format) files. It is the standard that all other PDF readers are judged against. Publically released in 1993, Adobe Reader was originally priced at $50 per user before Adobe separated its product range to offer Adobe Reader freeware and their professional Adobe Acrobat versions. PDF became the file format of choice for businesses thanks to its cross platform flexibility and security capabilities.

Simple UI

Adobe Reader’s UI is simple and intuitive. Classic tools (text selection, zoom, snapshots, find, etc.) can be accessed from the top navigation menu and buttons. The latest version also includes advanced Tools (create, export, send and store options), Sign and Comment features. You can share iterations, comments and signatures by email or using the Adobe SendNow service. Adobe Reader does have more plugins and extensions than most PDF readers which can slow operation.

Feautres

Title: Adobe Reader 11.0.09 Filename: AdbeRdr11009_en_US.exe File size: 72.39MB (75,904,920 bytes) Requirements: Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows7 / XP64 / Vista64 / Windows7 64 / Windows8 / Windows8 64 Languages: Multiple languages License: Freeware Author: Adobe Systems IncHomepage: www.adobe.com/products/reader/MD5 Checksum: BE6E7AEC2AA808300C6065B3C7038B1E

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INTEL'S CORE I7-5960X PROCESSOR REVIEWED

Haswell Extreme cranks up the core count

For a PC Hobbyist who's into building high-end systems with elaborate water-cooling setups and multiple GPUs, it doesn't get any better than Intel's Core i7 Extreme processors. They're pricey, sure, but they're clearly the fastest, most capable CPUs on the Planet

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The last generation of Intel's Extreme CPUs lost much of its luster earlier this year when the Devil's Canyon chips arrived in mid-range desktops with higher clock speeds and sometimes superior performance. It didn't help that the Core i7-4960X and friends were saddled with the older X79 chipset, whose selection of USB and SATA ports left much to be desired

Intel Core i7-5960X – Haswell-E CPU’s Finally Cometh

Intel today launched three new high-end Haswell-E processors for the brand new Intel X99 chipset based platform that was also launched today along with the new LGA 2011-v3 socket. This means that you’ll have to get a new motherboard with an LGA 2011 v3 socket, but your old LGA 2011 CPU cooler will still work as the CPU cooler mounting holes remain the same. This new platform also ushers in support for DDR4 memory! So, in addition to the new processor, chipset and socket, there is a major advancement with regards to the DRAM!

Intel Core i7-5960X – $999 – 8 physical cores with 16 total threads, a clock speed of 3.0GHz at base and 3.3GHz at Turbo, 20MB of L3 cache and 40 PCIe Gen 3 Lanes.

Intel Core i7-5930K – $583 – 6 physical cores with 12 threads at 3.5/3.9GHz, 15MB of L3 cache and 40 PCIe Gen 3 Lanes.

Intel Core i7-5820K – $389 - 6 physical cores with 12 threads at 3.3/3.6GHz, 15MB of L3 cache and 28 PCIe Gen 3 Lanes.

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ANDROID ONE DEVICE

Microsoft is reshaping its handset strategy as Google introduces its Android One phones. Microsoft is dropping the iconic Nokia brand name from some models, culling the popular Asha range and looking to aggressively cut prices of smartphones, apart from launching its 'First' category of feature phones priced under $40 (Rs 2,400) in a bid to target the billion first-time buyers in emerging markets such as India. This aggressive pricing strategy is aimed at reviving the handset maker's share in key markets and bridging the gap between its Windows operating system (2.5% market share, as per IDC) with market leader Android (84.7%) and No. 2 iOS from Apple (11.7%) worldwide.

The strategy rejig comes as Google launches Android One devices in collaboration with top Indian handset makers Micromax, Karbonn and Spice, which between themselves had about 30% of the country's fast-growing smartphone market at the end of June, according to IDC. These handsets are expected to cost less than $100. Others like Firefox have introduced smartphones for as little as Rs 1,999, again with Indian handset partners.

Microsoft, which bought Nokia in April for $7.5 billion, has made several changes to the strategy of selling devices, including shutting down Nokia X smartphones and the Asha range, which was split between feature phones and smartphones and also competed on price points. While customers who bought these devices will still get aftersales and service support, Microsoft will not launch any further products under these banners. At the same time, Nokia X designs that were on its roadmap will be converted into Windows Phone.Over the next 12-18 months, Microsoft will work on pushing the price points of Windows smartphones lower than those available in the market. At the same time, it will drive innovation in the affordable flagship area and combine design, software and services from Microsoft at the high-end, which will trickle down the portfolio.

There are still a billion people globally who don't have mobile devices and 2 billion who don't have access to the Internet on mobile devices, which is what the company intends to target. "On the 'First' side, we will continue to introduce new devices - First Bing, First Internet devices, First mobile phone devices. Microsoft launched the 'First' set of ultra-affordable mobile phones in early August with Nokia 130 priced at Euro 19 or Rs 1,498, which will be soon brought to India, and recently added the Nokia 225 Internet-enabled feature phone. These devices run on the Symbian 30+ operating system.

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