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Google is embarking on a project that will let you interact with any smart device via your mobile Chrome browser. The project, dubbed 'The Physical Web', seeks to do away with the need for native applications in order to create machine-to-device interactions. The Physical Web was launched on GitHub by Scott Jenson, Google's interaction and user experience designer. On the page, Google claims The Physical Web "isn't about replacing native apps: it's about enabling interaction when native apps just aren't practical." Google lists the following practical use cases for the project: A bus stop that tells you the next bus arrival; parking meters and vending machines that let you pay quickly and easily via your mobile device; a ZipCar that broadcasts a signup page as you walk by, thereby allowing you to immediately register and drive away. Internet of Things? If this sounds eerily similar to The Internet of Things, it is. Both The P

With the current global technological growth, people tend to move into what is termed as “call-smart-wall” where everything can be manipulated from the palm of the hand. The smart gadgets can be used to  automate a home  of an individual to the extent that all the smart appliances are controlled. This can be done from one’s palm using fingers from a safe distance without necessarily being present in the house. All the appliances are structured to operate from a centralized control unit situated upon actuators. The  control system  uses the principle of  12v actuators  to enable easy application of a command from a centralized point, in this case a smart phone.  A good example is the automated gate and security light. A person does not need to come out of the car or hoot for the gate to be opened, but can easily open the gate or switch on the security light by use of a phone. Similarly, the door can be automated in the sense that one does not need to walk always with keys in the pocket.

"Make apps in India," Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal has urged developers, lending weight to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' campaign. "It will generate so much value that nothing could match it if we get it right," he said at the first edition of Global Mobile Internet Conference (GMIC) Bangalore. Smartphone growth in India is expected to see a quantum jump, and apps developed for local use could potentially have a deep impact. InMobi co-founder Naveen Tewari underscored the point, saying the country should look at setting up mobile app villages focused on creating a new app economy here. Bansal noted that mobile devices had become affordable and cost of internet had come down. "A Rs 6,000 phone today is better than the iPhone 3. In fact, my driver completed three years and I asked him what gift he wanted. He said he wanted a smartphone," he said. A Flipkart survey estimates that 1 billion smartphones would be sold in India i

October is likely to be the most compelling month of the year when it comes to tech. Not only will we finally see the Windows 9 story unravel, there's also the likelihood of witnessing a new Mac Mini model popping up alongside new Apple iPad tablets and OS X Yosemite. Unidentified sources have told MacRumors that Apple is planning to refresh its diminutive Mac computer, one that will probably ship with the latest iteration of Apple's operating system. No details about what exactly a refresh will entail but if past models serve as an indication we could see the new Intel Core M appear in one of those. Not a priority for Apple? The 2012 model ran on Intel's Ivy Bridge processors and currently costs about $799. Its tiny form factor and versatility means that it is also very popular as a server. The Mac Mini is ideally suited for those who already have an existing monitor, mouse and keyboard. However the new Apple iMac which adds a better processor, improved graphics and a 21.5

Microsoft Research , the in-house research laboratory founded in 1991, has introduced its newest creation: a mechanical keyboard with imbedded IR sensors that allows for "rich and expressive motion gestures performed both on and directly above the device." "A low-resolution matrix of infrared proximity sensors is interspersed with the keys of a regular mechanical keyboard," Microsoft says of the device on its website. "This results in coarse but high frame-rate motion data. We extend a machine learning algorithm, traditionally used for static classification only, to robustly support dynamic, temporal gestures." What does that all mean? "Our goal is to enable fast, easy, and low-effort gestures allowing users to smoothly transition between text-entry and motion-based so that hands always remain in the home position on the keyboard," stated Microsoft Research in a video showing off their new product. Some of the uses shown include hover gestures to

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 takes place outside the events of the 2nd film in a unique story where Spider-Man discovers a larger threat to NYC that has turned the underworld upside down. Villains from the film and classic Marvel characters come together in a twisted web of adrenaline-fueled, web-slinging action.       System Requirements : Minimum: OS: Windows 7 or (Windows® XP (with Service Pack 3) and DirectX® 9.0c) or (Windows Vista® with Service Pack 2) Processor: Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.6 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Memory: 3 GB RAM Graphics: 512 MB 3D hardware accelerator card required – 100% DirectX® 9.0c with Shader Model 3 support. NVidia GeForce 8800 GT / AMD Radeon HD4770 DirectX: Version 9.0 Hard Drive: 9 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 – compliant sound card Additional Notes: Internet connection required for activation Recommended: OS: Windows 7 or (Windows® XP (with Service Pack 3) and DirectX® 9.0c) or (Windows Vista® with Service Pack 2) Processor: Intel Core® 2 Qu

source:  IGN The trailer for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare has dropped and it made one thing very apparent - Sledgehammer Games’ new first-person shooter is going to be a game changer. How so? Well, we collected 11 things from the trailer that have us more excited about Call of Duty than ever before. We still have a lot of questions like “will these be in multiplayer?” and “how will this affect balance?” but there’s no doubt about one thing: we cannot wait to find out. That said, here are 11 things to get excited about in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. 1 The Exo Suit The first thing you see in the trailer is an exo suit and it’s likely going to be a huge part of gameplay, both in terms of combat and mobility. Its basic function gives the player enhanced strength and the ability to jump extreme distances. Will you be able to do melee attacks from afar? Will we be able to re-create the freeway scene from The Matrix? We’re excited to discover the answer. 2 Wall Climbing It’s not quite t

If you were interested in picking up a digital copy of Watch Dogs but found it too expensive, EA's Origin store has a strange discount you might be interested in.  On the  Origin store , Watch Dogs is up for pre-order for Rs. 1,499. With the MRP being quoted as Rs. 3,600, this gives us a 58% discount and brings the price to lower than the physical copy. The Deluxe Edition is also available for Rs. 1,699, down from the Rs. 4,200 price tag. We're not sure whether this sale is also available in other countries. The game has been  up for pre-orders  for quite some time now, both on digital services like Steam, Uplay and Origin, and through online retail channels like Amazon and SnapDeal. Can't wait till this game comes out? Check out our  interview with the developers of Watch Dogs  for more information about the game. Also get your PC ready for the game by meeting the  minimum  or  recommended  specs for the game. [Source: IGN]

1. Duolingo     Duolingo Duolingo works to add interactivity and customized lesson planning to the language learning experience by rewarding users when they achieve goals, giving incentive to return for more lessons -- something your high school's Intermediate Spanish course never did. Duolingo gives users the opportunity to learn English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese. You don't have to worry about being charged for the service any time soon, either. Co-creator Luis von Ahn told USA Today , "We're fundamentalists on the belief that we should not charge for language education." Price : Free Image: Duolingo   2. Pocket Casts   2)2. Pocket Casts A one-stop shop for organizing your podcasts, Pocket Casts allows you to listen to, download and sync your podcasts all from one device. Audio playback is customizable, allowing you to adjust playback speed to whatever you're comfortable with. The "featured" and "popular"

Specs and features On the inside OS: Google Android 4.4 (Kitkat) Processor: 2.3 GHz Qualcomm MSM8974AB Quad-core Measuring just 8.2mm thick, the Sony Xperia Z2 has a slightly slimmer design and a bigger 1080p 5.2in LED display compared to its predecessor, the 5in  Xperia Z1 . However, the device's standout feature is its ability to record 4K video due to resolution four times that of full HD at 3840x2160, a feature not seen on previous Sony smartphones. Powered by a quad-core 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with Krait CPUs and 3GB of RAM, the Xperia Z2 features a 3,200mAh battery and support for 4G LTE connectivity. The Xperia Z2 has the same 20.7MP rear-facing camera as the Z1 but with improved 4K shooting capabilities. Like the Xperia Z1 and the  Xperia Z , the Xperia Z2 can be dunked in water for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1.5 metre, Sony claims, due to dust-resistant and waterproof IP55 and IP58 certification. Sony claims that the Xperia Z2 has a slimmer and more

Two scientists, Paul Weinzweig and Pauline Zalitzki, working off the coast of Cuba and using a robot submersible, have confirmed that a gigantic city exists at the bottom of the ocean. The site of the ancient city — that includes several sphinxes and at least four giant pyramids plus other structures — amazingly sits within the boundaries of the fabled Bermuda Triangle. According to a report by Arclein of Terra Forming Terra, Cuban Subsea Pyramid Complex, the evidence points to the city being simultaneously inundated with rising waters and the land sinking into the sea. This correlates exactly with the  Atlantis  legend. The disaster may have occurred at the end of the last Ice Age. As the Arctic icecap catastrophically melted it caused sea levels to rise quickly around the world, especially affecting the Northern Hemisphere. Coast lines changed; land was lost; islands (even island continents) disappeared. Arclein observes: “At the time uplifted portions of the Mid Atlantic Ridge subsi