There was a time when we used to depend on books, newspapers and then news channels for information and entertainment. If not that we used to run to our grandpa or mom or that poky neighbor aunty to seek for answers not available in the newspaper. Then again there were always things that remain a mystery, as we could never seek their answers.But with growing advancement and development in technology, we have the internet as an answer to all our questions. So no need to rely on different things, just a simple phone with internet connection and you’re good to ... Read More

Most of us have heard of Google Glass by now and are aware of the potential things it can do, in spite of it being in a developmental stage. Google glass is a hi-tech eyewear gadget that is an augmented reality device as well as a compact hands-free computer. For example, few people put it on while doing extreme stuff like skydiving and share their point of view experience with their friends and kin.Minuscule, Yet Power-Packed HardwareGoogle Glass has built-in features like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, speakers, a camera, microphone, touchpad and maybe even a gyroscope to detect head movements.Then there’s ... Read More

With seven hundred million plus users all over the globe, Facebook is a perfect podium for scam artists. For a scammer, it requires little research on your interest, one simple friend request and once you add them in your friend list, the further process of phishing and scamming runs smoothly.This mega program runs through ‘Social Engineering’, which means understanding common user habit along with behavior and make best use of those to design eye-catching headlines. A simple click on them can redirect you safely to unsafe scam page. There you might be asked to input your login details and personal ... Read More

When you like something you keep it; when you are bored of something, you think of replacing it. But you wish if it were possible to add something new to a product you have had for a long time, and still like. For example, when you love a dress, you buy it but you can’t wear the same dress every day, so you think of adding new accessories to it and giving it newer looks. Can we do the same with smartphones?Let’s say, you have a smart phone you love, but can you use it forever? The answer is ‘No’. ... Read More

The word ‘Selfie’ has become as been one of the most hyped words in the last decade or so. Smartphone makers are leaning more and more towards enriching the selfie experience of their phones. After all, who needs another person to capture your favorite moments when you can do it on your own? In the last two years, the world has witnessed a huge variety of tools dedicated to enhance the selfie experience, such as a selfie stick, a dedicated flash, or a zooming lens; the list goes on.Would you believe me if I tell you all these accessories are ... Read More

3D printing, also referred to as additive manufacturing is the method of making three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file. 3D printing is gaining more popularity nowadays because of its enormous potential in science and technology.What is Multi-material 3D Printing?In 3D printing, a three-dimensional object is formed from piling ultra-thin layers of material on top of one another so that the object is an exact clone or visual replica of the original thing- the same as in regular HD printing, but with the depth perception.How does 3D Printing Work?The engineer will first determine which object to create, by either searching ... Read More

What do you visualize when somebody coins the term ‘input device’? A keyboard, a mouse, a joystick or may be a touch screen. For the majority of the world’s population, keyboards have been the symbols of input devices. Whether you are a professional or a hard-core gamer, a keyboard would always be the primary input device for you.Keyboards have been around with us since the beginning of the typewriters and digital computers. The keyboards we see now have evolved across a plethora of inventions, innovations, and technological advancements. In the present world, we have smartphones, smartwatches, smart washing machines, smart ... Read More

The world these days is all about going green. With the increasing levels of pollution and its aftermaths like greenhouse effect and global warming, we are in a desperate need to replace the nonbiodegradable fossil fuels like petrol, diesel and coal with renewable energy resources like hydroelectricity, solar energy, geothermal energy and wind energy.Moreover, we are running out of fossil fuels at an alarming rate. Even this rate is also increasing. This is another promoter of the idea of going green. Nevertheless, we have an abundance of hydropower and wind energy. it has been quite a challenge for automotive manufacturers ... Read More

Google Chrome is a freeware web browser developed by Google. It used to have WebKit layout engine until the version 27 with the exception of its iOS release. If you’ve tried to install Google Chrome Browser in Ubuntu, then you may have noticed that it’s not available in the Ubuntu Software Center. However, it’s easy to download a package file for Google Chrome and install it on your system through terminal. This article explains about how to install google chrome in Ubuntu.Before installing the Google Chrome Browser, you need to find out whether your Ubuntu system is 32-bit or 64-bit. ... Read More

VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia records as good as DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols.This article explains about – “How to install VLC Media Player in Ubuntu”To install VLC Media Player, open the terminal and run the following command –$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:videolan/stable-dailyThe sample output should be like this –This PPA contains daily builds from the latest VLC maintenance branch.This PPA is used for test building new and upcoming point releases of VLC that can get into Ubuntu through stable release updates (SRU) or security updates. You ... Read More