Time travel possible but only to the future: English physicist.

Time travel may not just be a science-fiction fable, if a physicist is to be believed. However, it would only be a one way road into the future and you won't be able to come back.
 
According to a report by The Telegraph, Professor Brian Cox, a particle physicist from the University of Manchester, who spoke at the British Science Festival, confirmed that a time machine could be built. He even claimed that time travel has already been done, on a small scale.
 
He elaborated that humans would be able to travel to the future if technology for accelerating larger objects is developed. But it would never be possible to travel back in time.
 
"You can go into the future; you've got almost total freedom of movement in the future," said Cox.
 
"If you go fast, your clock runs slow relative to people who are still. As you approach the speed of light, your clock runs so slow you could come back 10,000 years in the future," he added.
 
He said that Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity supported this and that time slows down closer to the speed of light.
 
"In General Relativity, you can do it in principle," said Cox.
 
However, to go back in time, you'd require a "wormhole," a shortcut in the concept of space and time, which is doubtful.
 
"It's to do with building these things called wormholes; shortcuts through space and time. But most physicists doubt it. Hawking came up with the 'chronology protection conjecture' - physics we don't yet understand that means wormholes are not stable," he stated. 

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Your smartphone can recognize you from a tap on its touchscreen.

Ever dreamed of your smartphone recognizing you when you tap or swipe on its touch screen? This is a reality now as US scientist Cheng Bo and his team at the Illinois Institute of Technology have developed a software called Silent-Sense which can identify the user the way he/she taps and swipes on a touchscreen. The technique uses.
According to a NewScientist, the software has the capability to record patterns of pressure, duration and fingertip size and position each user exhibits when interacting with their phone or tablet.
"Different users, dependent on sex and age among other things, will have different habits in interacting," the report has quoted Bo as saying.
The accuracy of the soft ware is so perfect that it can identify the owner of the smartphone with 99% certainty. Tests were conducted with 100 users told to use the smartphone's touchscreen as they would normally. This results were achieved with no more than 10 taps.
The power saver Silent-Sense stops indentify the user once the apps like games are on, but automatically switches on one the user start accessing his/her email or SMS.

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New iPhone: top ten features to hope for....

Apple is widely expected to launch new iPhone models at an event at the company’s Cupertino, California, headquarters this evening. Based on rumours and leaks to date, here is a list of some of the things we can hope to see.

Apple is expected to launch at least two iPhone models - the iPhone 5S, which is an update to its existing iPhone 5 device, and the iPhone 5C, which is a cheaper handset with a plastic case, aimed at the Chinese market.

1. New colours

Invitations sent to journalists last week carried the tagline: ‘This should brighten everyone’s day’. This appears to support suggestions that a new iPhone in a range of colours will be introduced.

Until now, Apple has only offered the iPhone in black and white, (or 'slate' and 'silver' for the iPhone 5). However, a report in TechCrunch claims that Apple plans to add a "champagne gold" colour option for its forthcoming iPhone 5S, citing multiple sources.

Meanwhile, the "C" in iPhone 5C reportedly stands for "Colours" according to the consensus at MacRumors, and a number of photos showing colourful plastic rear shells alleged to be for Apple's rumored lower-cost iPhone have surfaced in recent weeks.

2. Fingerprint sensor

The latest leaked images of the iPhone 5S depict a silver "ring" around the iPhone's black home button, adding fuel to rumours that the device will include a fingerprint sensor.

Separate high-resolution images published last week by Australian teenager Sonny Dickson, (who has been behind a number of high-profile Apple leaks), show a circular component that is presumed to fit underneath the iPhone home button, with a fingerprint scanning mechanism at its centre.

It is rumoured that the iPhone 5S is ‘S’ for ‘Security’, and the finger-sensitive touch pad could be used for unlocking the homescreen or confirming identity for payment from the App Store or other outlets.

3. Faster processor

Sources claim that the iPhone 5S will include a 64-bit A7 processor, which would mean that the new iPhone will run approximately 31 percent faster then previous models. Although slightly slower than the top-of-the-range offerings from Nvidia and Qualcomm on paper, the company’s iOS operating system is much better optimised to deal with it than premium Android phones.

The model will also have 2GB of RAM, keeping up with most of the premium offerings in the Android markets, and faster 4G LTE connectivity, according to reports.

4. 12 megapixel camera and slow-motion video

According to SlashGear, we can expect the iPhone 5S to have an 8-megapixel camera with a wider f/2.0 aperture lens and support for 1080p HD video recording. However, earlier leaks suggested a possible 12- or even 13-megapixel camera.

The camera is also have a dual-LED flash, which would allow the iPhone 5S to have a brighter flash for low light photography. The wider aperture may also come in handy for low light images without requiring the use of a flash.

There is also likely to be a 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera for FaceTime chat.

5. A 128GB Model

The iPhone 5 was available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models; however a new 128GB 5S model could be released, according to KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

If the predictions from the analyst, who has been quite accurate in the past, turn out to be true, then iPhone 5S will be the second Apple product after iPad 4 to feature the massive storage capacity.

The 128 GB model of the iPhone 5S would cost $499 (on contract) under the Apple's current pricing scheme.

6. 'Flat' iOS 7 Design

The iPhone 5S will run Apple's iOS 7, which is expected to be a striking departure from previous versions of the operating system. According to Alexis Madrigal, senior editor at The Atlantic and a visiting scholar at Berkeley’s Center for Science, Technology, Medicine and Society, iOS 7 is a complete, post-Steve Jobs overhaul of Apple’s operating system.

To be clear: If you’re an iPhone user, everything — your email, your calendar, your texts, your phone dialer, your photos, your notes — will look and work differently,” said Madrigal.

Previous versions of the iPhone and other Apple touch products used visual cues that helped people connect the apps they were using to real-world objects. The tabs of web browsers looked like real folders, the Notes app showed a pad of yellow paper with lines on it, and even the camera had the look and sound of a mechanical shutter.

With iOS 7, all those things are gone, and instead of the subtle clues that helped people understand how and when to use the apps, the system has simple animations showing them how apps slide and move, according to Madriga.

7. 250-hour battery life

After complaints that the iPhone 5 battery life was disappointing, the iPhone 5S is rumoured to have a battery life of about 250 hours on standby when the device is not actively in use.

8. Larger display

Steve Jobs called the original iPhone's 3.5-inch screen "the perfect size for consumers" but the latest iPhone 5 had a slightly larger display screen and Apple CEO Tim Cook hinted at different sized iPhones earlier this year.

Apple has reportedly been looking at different screen sizes for its forthcoming iPhone devices. Sources told Reuters in June that suppliers had been approached with plans for 4.7-inch and 5.7-inch screens, and a report in The Wall Street Journal last week indicated that Apple could be considering an entire family of screen sizes for upcoming iPhone releases.

However, others have dismissed the rumours, claiming that Apple will wait until the iPhone 6 to introduce larger screen sizes that could compete with Android devices from the likes of Samsung and HTC.

9. Wireless charging

The iPhone 5S is expected to support Qi wireless charging technology. Although it was only last September that Apple Senior Vice President Phil Schiller questioned the convenience of wireless charging systems, it is thought that the new phone could be charged via a wireless battery case.

10. Near-Field Communications (NFC) technology

Apple famously decided to withhold NFC for the iPhone 5 and since both the Samsung Galaxy S3 and Samsung Galaxy S4 have arrived toting the new connectivity, Apple may want to incorporate it this time around

Recent reports from Taiwan and tech website NFC World indicate that manufacturer Chipbond has won a major contract to build components for the iPhone 5S - including NFC. This would allow iPhone users to carry out contactless transactions with their handset.

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Harley-Davidson opens its first dealership in central India..

Life style and leisure bike lovers in central India have one more reason to rejoice as Harley- Davidson India has started its first dealership in at Indore.

Newly opened ‘Tiger Harley-Davidson’ dealership in Indore is the company’s tenth dealership in the country.

“This is our first dealership in Madhya Pradesh and it is one of the largest Harley- Davidson showrooms in the country. We are excited to welcome new customers in central India to join our growing family of owners,” said Anoop Prakash, Managing Director, Harley-Davidson India.

The dealership in Indore will offer the entire Harley-Davidson India line up of 12 motorcycle models, in addition to Harley-Davidson riding gear, apparel and merchandise, said company officials.

“Harley-Davidson is famous for delivering a premium lifestyle experience to its customers, allowing them to explore their spirit for freedom and adventure. With its picturesque roads and vibrant culture, Indore is an ideal motorcycling destination,” said Manish Gupta, principal owner, Tiger Harley- Davidson.

The prices range of Harley-Davidson motorcycles available in Indore will be from Rs 583,409 (ex-showroom, Indore) to Rs 2,509,431 for its top end models.

The company assembles 9 out of its 12 models available in India in its Bawal, Haraya plant and plans to launch more models in India based on the response. The company has 30 Harley-Davidson motorcycle models world-wide.

“At present, we do not plan to have more assembling plants but we are surely looking for more dealerships across the country,” said Anoop Prakash.

We plan to open two more dealerships in Jaipur and Pune by the end of this year, added Prakash.

The company sees great potential in Indian two-wheeler market as 85% of the total two- wheeler market in the country is motorcycle market, said officials.

According to MD Anoop Prakash, Harley- Davidson holds more than 50% market share in above 500 cc segment in India and feels the prospects are bright for the company.

Harley Davidson sold around 2,000 premium segment bikes between 2010 and 2012 in India.

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Smartphones Evolution.......

Smartphones Evolution

The world’s first smartphone hit the market on August 16, 1994. Its name was Simon and was produced by IBM. It contained most of the features we’re used to: email, predictive typing, even a rudimentary version of “apps” by way of plugging in a memory card to get more features. It also weighed over a pound, was the size of an actual brick, and cost almost $1,000.

BMW launches the 1 Series for Rs 20.9 lakhs...

116i: Rs20.9lakhs
118d: Rs 22.9lakhs
118d Sport: Rs 25.9lakhs
118d Sport+: Rs 29.9 lakhs

German luxury car manufacturer BMW today launched its new sports utility vehicle ‘X1’ in India, priced between Rs 22 lakh and Rs 29.9 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The vehicle will be available in both petrol and diesel variants. While the petrol option is tagged at Rs 22 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India), the diesel variant will have two options priced at Rs 23.9 lakh and Rs 29.9 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India), respectively.

President of BMW India Andreas Schaaf said, “The new BMW ‘X1’ sets the benchmark by bringing together features of a sports activity vehicle with spontaneous flexibility and outstanding fuel economy.”

Bullish on its latest model, the company said it expected the X1 to be its biggest volumes driver in India.

“Already we have 1,000 orders for the BMW X1 and we are sold out for the first quarter of the next year. We expect the X1 to be the biggest volume model for BMW in India,”he said.

The new vehicle will be assembled at the company’s Chennai plant. The sports utility vehicle will be positioned below its existing ‘X3’ and ‘X5’ SUV models, which are already being sold in the country.

Timberlake wants 'bad man' role in 'Batman' ......

Actor-singer Justin Timberlake has expressed a desire to feature in a "Batman" movie. But he does not wish to play the famed superhero.

The pop icon said he doesn't eye playing Batman sidekick Robin in the upcoming "Batman vs. Superman" movie, and he would rather play eccentric villain The Riddler.

"Not a chance in hell. I ain't playing Robin. I have no aspiration to ever be a superhero in a movie," he said on a radio show, reports variety.com.

"Now, a villain! I'll tell you the villain I want to play more than anything because I grew up loving Batman, funnily enough, is the Riddler. The Riddler is my favorite villain. The Riddler was like a sociopath. He was proper crazy. So if I'm gonna play crazy, I'm wanna play proper crazy," he added.

The character of The Riddler was last played by Jim Carrey in 1995's "Batman Forever" with Val Kilmer serving as the caped crusader.

Timberlake also praised actor Ben Affleck, who has been chosen to essay the lead part in the new film

"I think he's an extreme talent, so he could surprise a lot of people," he said.

Timberlake will star opposite Affleck in their movie, "Runner, Runner", premiering in October.