Google reveals what users of wearable computer ‘Project Glass’ will see

Google has revealed for the first time what view users will get through its “Project Glass” wearable computer. The glasses allow wearers to see sat-nav directions, take pictures and reply to emails, but until today Google has refused to show how they actually work. But now the firm explained for the first time what looking through its high-tech glasses feels like, the Daily Mail reports. “Want to see how Glass actually feels? It”s surprisingly simple. “Say “take a picture” to take a picture. Record what you see, hands free. Even share what you see, live,” Google said.

“Directions are right in front of you. Speak to send a message, or translate your voice. Get the notifications that matter most. Ask whatever”s on your mind and get answers without having to ask,” the firm added. The firm also said all of the footage was captured through Project Glass, which will come in five colours – black, gray, blue, red or white and have removable shades.

According to the paper, Google also detailed how the first people to get hold of them. Potential “Explorer” early-adopters will have to apply in 50 words or less, including a short video (15 seconds max) and five photographs, to explain what they would do with the early version of Glass, the paper said. They will then have to order a 1,500 dollars Project Glass “Explorer” kit and attend the pick up in New York, LA or San Francisco in person, it added.

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Microsoft users say goodbye to Hotmail, hello to new Outlook.com

Microsoft has announced that its new webmail service, Outlook.com, is now set to replace Hotmail.com. The software giant said that Outlook.com is coming out of beta testing and is now ready for primetime. The service, which was announced last July, now has 60 million users and will now replace Microsoft’s older webmail system. Microsoft”s Hotmail, which was originally MSN Hotmail, has been online since 1997. Hotmail users will still keep their Hotmail.com email addresses and their contacts and emails will all be moved over, they will just now get a new user interface and all the new features of Outlook.com, ABC News reports. According to the report, Outlook.com was designed with a similar aesthetic to Microsoft”s Windows 8 operating system.

It also includes new social features and a sorting option called Sweep, the report said. The Sweep feature moves newsletters, promotional messages and other recurring emails into their own folders or to the trash, it added.

Source: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/microsoft-users-say-goodbye-to-hotmail-hello-to-new-outlook.com/1076963/

Samsung launches REX series of ‘smart’ feature phones

Samsung has launched a new series of feature phones on Thursday. Developed in India, the REX ‘smart’ feature phones are priced between Rs 4,280 and Rs 6,490. These phones run on the Java platform.

The company launched four models in the series: REX 60, 70, 80 and 90. At the launch, Samsung Mobile Vice President Asim Warsi said: “This new series of phones has been developed in India, for Indian consumers. We look at this series as a way to broaden our appeal. These are targeted at young consumers.”

With the REX series, Samsung is taking on Nokia’s Asha series of feature phones. REX phones are dual SIM and let you change SIM cards while the phone is on. They run Samsung’s TouchWiz user interface and two of these phones support WiFi.

The company said these phones come with many pre loaded apps such as ChatOn, Facebook, Gtalk, Twitter, etc. None of these phones have 3G connectivity.

Source: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/samsung-launches-rex-series-of-smart-feature-phones/1074237/

Indian region moved to Australia when splitted 100 mln years ago

The present size and form of Indian Ocean came into being after parts of the Indian region shifted back to the Australian plates during Gondwana split more than 100 million years ago, a new research claimed.

An Australian scientist, Ana Gibbson who collaborated with Indian National Institute of Oceanography and Australian National university show that after the continental split, some Indian regions moved back to the Australian plate. Roughly the size of Tasmania, they remained sunk in the seafloor roughly 500-1000 kilometers from the western coast of Australia.

“It’s a bit like doing a really big 3D jigsaw puzzle,” she said. Using the magnetic data from the seafloor provided by the institutes, she has been able to reconstruct the movement of the tectonic plates.

Her findings are giving scientists new insights into the age and nature of Australia’s western margins. Ana attributed the success of the project to its international reach. She said, “being able to work with open-minded, enthusiastic professionals from all over the world has helped a lot. The study has been supported by Australia-India Strategic Research Fund, a statement said.

Source: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/indian-region-moved-to-australia-when-splitted-100-mln-years-ago/1073524/

Dell launches Inspiron 15z for Rs 41,990

Dell launched a new laptop, Inspiron 15z, for Rs 41,990. The ultrabook comes with a 15.6-inch LED display with a resolution of 1366×768 pixels. The aluminium chassis is 2.1 cm thick and the laptop weighs 2.17 kg. Another model, which is 2.3 cm thick and weighs 2.46 kg, comes with a touchscreen.

Inspiron 15z runs Windows 8 and comes with a 1-MP web camera.

The laptop has Intel’s third generation Core-series processor and Nvidia GeForce GT630M 2GB graphics card and 500 GB storage (HDD), but users can also opt for faster solid state drives (up to 256GB). The keyboard has backlighting and is water resistant. The touchpad is optimised for Windows 8.

Connectivity options on the Dell Inspiron 15z are Intel WiDi, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0, ethernet, HDMI and a slot for various memory cards. It has Skullcandy speakers.

Shishir Singh, Director, Product Marketing, Dell India said, “We at Dell always strive to come up with something innovative which addresses all the needs of our consumers. The Inspiron 15z combines upscale style and features in a sleek and glamorous design with best-in-class technology.”

Source: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/dell-launches-inspiron-15z-for-rs-41990/1072635/

Apple store gives ‘porn-laced’ Twitter Vine app ‘adult rating’

Twitter’s new video sharing app Vine has been given adult rating on Apple’s store.

Vine has had its age rating increased to 17+ on Apple”s store, the highest option.

The software had previously been rated suitable for 12-year-olds.

The move comes in the wake of complaints that some of its six-second segments were pornographic.

According to the BBC, Vine is not yet available for Android, but Google Play rates its 500px app as having a “high maturity” content rating, while Tumblr is marked as “low maturity”.

The app had previously made headlines after one of its Editor”s Pick showed a couple engaged in a sexual act.

Shortly after the clip”s selection it entered the app”s “popular now” list, signalling it was one of the product”s most viewed videos.

Twitter later apologised, blaming “human error”.

Source: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/apple-store-gives-pornlaced-twitter-vine-app-adult-rating/1070742/

New Facebook app allows tracking users’ location ‘even when phone not being used’

Social networking giant Facebook will release a new mobile app that will allow a user’s location to be tracked even when the phone is not being used.

The location app is designed to allow Facebook users to find friends in the area.

It will run even if the program isn’t open on a user’s handset.

Facebook already has a mobile “Find Friends” app, which allows users to let others know where they are by “checking in” at a bar, a library etc, the Telegraph reports.

According to a report by Bloomberg, the app, which is set to be launch in mid-March according to the Bloomberg report, could then prove useful to the social networking site in the way they target advertising based on the places their users visit.

Earlier, Facebook updated its internal search engine to allow members to search more easily through their friends” profiles.

Source: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/new-facebook-app-allows-tracking-users-location-even-when-phone-no…/1070210/