Sunday, August 1, 2010
John Abraham Talks about his New Website
If you thought John Abraham was just about Bollywood, bikes and Bips, think again. We say this because this heartthrob is a tech lover too!
John says he uses multiple phones all for different purposes. Since he endorses LG, he obviously owns one. RIM's BlackBerry takes care of his professional work.
Also, he has joined hands with UTV New Media to start a unique voice blog service through which his fans can know him better. For this purpose, he uses a Nokia N79. He is also very excited about his revamped website www.johnabraham.com where users can get a lot of dope on John's activities and life. However, John warns his fans that he is not on social networks like Twitter and Facebook and asks them to not fall for the fake Johns out there.
He proudly says he is an audiophile and has invested lots in his Genelec Speakers and custom made stands. He says, they are totally worth all the money.
Take a look at the video to know which is the one gadget that tops his wish list and the machine he cannot live without.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Apple overtakes Microsoft as biggest tech co
Apple Inc shot past Microsoft Corp as the world's biggest tech company based on market value, the latest milestone in the resurgence of the maker of the iPhone, which nearly went out of business in the 1990s.
Apple's shares rose as much 2.8 per cent on Nasdaq on Wednesday, as Microsoft shares floundered, briefly pushing its market value above $229 billion, ahead of its longtime rival.
Both stocks ended down after a late-day sell-off, but Apple emerged ahead with a market value of about $222 billion, compared with Microsoft's $219 billion, according to Reuters data.
Apple shares closed down 0.4 per cent at $244.11 on Nasdaq, while Microsoft fell 4 per cent to a seven-month low of $25.01.
Shares of Apple are worth more than 10 times what they were 10 years ago, as it has profited from revolutionising consumer electronics with its stylish, easy to use products such as the iPod, iPhone and MacBook laptops.
The last time Apple had a higher market value than Microsoft was December 19, 1989, according to Thomson Reuters Datastream.
Microsoft, whose operating system runs on more than 90 per cent of the world's personal computers, has not been able to match growth rates from its hey-day 1990s. Its stock is down 20 per cent from 10 years ago.
Apple, which struggled for many years to get its products into the mainstream, resorted to a $150 million investment from the much larger Microsoft in 1997 in order to keep it afloat. At that time, Microsoft's market value was more than five times that of Apple.
Microsoft still leads Apple in sales. In the latest quarter, Microsoft reported $14.5 billion in revenue compared with Apple's $13.5 billion.
Cupertino, California-based Apple is now the second-largest company on the Standard & Poor's 500 index by market value, behind energy behemoth Exxon Mobil Corp.
Apple's shares rose as much 2.8 per cent on Nasdaq on Wednesday, as Microsoft shares floundered, briefly pushing its market value above $229 billion, ahead of its longtime rival.
Both stocks ended down after a late-day sell-off, but Apple emerged ahead with a market value of about $222 billion, compared with Microsoft's $219 billion, according to Reuters data.
Apple shares closed down 0.4 per cent at $244.11 on Nasdaq, while Microsoft fell 4 per cent to a seven-month low of $25.01.
Shares of Apple are worth more than 10 times what they were 10 years ago, as it has profited from revolutionising consumer electronics with its stylish, easy to use products such as the iPod, iPhone and MacBook laptops.
The last time Apple had a higher market value than Microsoft was December 19, 1989, according to Thomson Reuters Datastream.
Microsoft, whose operating system runs on more than 90 per cent of the world's personal computers, has not been able to match growth rates from its hey-day 1990s. Its stock is down 20 per cent from 10 years ago.
Apple, which struggled for many years to get its products into the mainstream, resorted to a $150 million investment from the much larger Microsoft in 1997 in order to keep it afloat. At that time, Microsoft's market value was more than five times that of Apple.
Microsoft still leads Apple in sales. In the latest quarter, Microsoft reported $14.5 billion in revenue compared with Apple's $13.5 billion.
Cupertino, California-based Apple is now the second-largest company on the Standard & Poor's 500 index by market value, behind energy behemoth Exxon Mobil Corp.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
3D sequel of Mr India
When Mr India was released back in the mid eighties, the advent of SFX into Bollywood was still a long way off.
But in terms of visual appeal, right from Sridevi's romantic love song with an invisible man, avenging Hanuman statues and a myriad other thrills, basically camera tricks, it managed to tickle a generation of movie watchers.
And now producer Boney Kapoor, who is readying a sequel (Mr India 2), is going the whole hog - not only has he decided to incorporate the best SFX available today, but he will also shoot the film in 3D.
"I want to take this film to the highest level. 3D would be a terrific experience with this kind of subject. We were toying with the idea for a long time, but finalised things only a few days ago," reveals Boney.
The sequel will star Anil Kapoor and Sridevi in the lead role (they were last seen together in the 1997 Judaai) while Salman Khan will play the larger than life villain.
Since a lot rides on technology, the budget of the film has shot up to nearly Rs 100 crore. "Yes. That's true. I am also bringing down foreign technicians to do Salman's look. He will be seen in a negative role that will be remembered for a long time.
It's also something he has never been attempted on this scale before. Even for us, it will be a big challenge to project Salman as a negative character," adds Boney.
The film will also star a young couple. "I have not zeroed in on who it will be, but they could be known faces. I still have to finalise the director. Currently, two writers are busy completing two separate scripts. I will be choosing one of them," says Boney.
But in terms of visual appeal, right from Sridevi's romantic love song with an invisible man, avenging Hanuman statues and a myriad other thrills, basically camera tricks, it managed to tickle a generation of movie watchers.
And now producer Boney Kapoor, who is readying a sequel (Mr India 2), is going the whole hog - not only has he decided to incorporate the best SFX available today, but he will also shoot the film in 3D.
"I want to take this film to the highest level. 3D would be a terrific experience with this kind of subject. We were toying with the idea for a long time, but finalised things only a few days ago," reveals Boney.
The sequel will star Anil Kapoor and Sridevi in the lead role (they were last seen together in the 1997 Judaai) while Salman Khan will play the larger than life villain.
Since a lot rides on technology, the budget of the film has shot up to nearly Rs 100 crore. "Yes. That's true. I am also bringing down foreign technicians to do Salman's look. He will be seen in a negative role that will be remembered for a long time.
It's also something he has never been attempted on this scale before. Even for us, it will be a big challenge to project Salman as a negative character," adds Boney.
The film will also star a young couple. "I have not zeroed in on who it will be, but they could be known faces. I still have to finalise the director. Currently, two writers are busy completing two separate scripts. I will be choosing one of them," says Boney.
Hyderabad bikers blaze new green trail
It may sound like an adventure sport on Hyderabad's roads but a bunch of nature enthusiasts in the city have started cycling to work. These bikers have not only parked their four-wheelers in the garage but are inspiring others to opt for the humble cycle.
On World Earth Day, Hyderabad wakes up to many denizens who have dropped the car for a cycle. Take for instance, Kukatpally resident Sridhar Birlangi (32) who cycles 18 kilometres everyday to Hitech City, on his Cannondale F9. While he has done his environmental calculation (I save the earth 5.2 kg of toxic emissions), he has added up what he saves every month, Rs 5,000, by not using his car. Employed with Convergys, Sridhar has even started a website giving tips on which bicycle to use and how to maintain them.
While the trend is popular in many western countries, it is aided with the presence of a separate cycle track. With no footpaths in the city, a cycle track is a far-fetched luxury. But that hasn't deterred the biking community.
While fast moving vehicles and improper traffic management are a sore point, they stick to the cycle. "The traffic is a deterrent but I feel proud that I am using an environment friendly option to commute," says 30-year-old Manoj Jain, manager, software engineering, Computer Associate, who cycles on his Hercules ACT 110 from Miyapur to Gachibowli. The two-way ride adds up to 30 km, he says.
With many IT firms having a shower facility at the workplace has helped bikers nurture this passion. They carry clothes with them to work, and log on to their system after a shower, having cycled through heavy traffic and dusty roads.
The 'swearing-by-the-bicycle' brigade also comprises 40-year-old Srikant Shetty, a systems analyst with a software firm and a resident of BHEL. He cycles 30 km every day and says that while initially his family frowned on his decision but with his back pain disappearing, they are happy now. His four-wheeler is now used only for family outings.
Though there is a Hyderabad Cycling Club which holds weekly rides, people opting for bi-cycles as alternative transportation to automobiles will make a huge difference to the city's growing pollution levels, environmentalists say.
These enthusiasts are growing in numbers, with some joining them out of sheer curiosity. Tony Kurian, 25, is one of them. Apprehensive initially, Kurian did a search to confirm that people were indeed cycling to work. "To my surprise, I found people do cycle to work. For past two months I have been cycling and have lost six kgs, which is a big gain for me," says the resident of Banjara Hills Road No 3, who bikes it up to Prashasan Nagar,
Jubilee Hills, everyday. Soon, Tony left the gym as he felt the bicycle ride
made him feel trimmer and stronger. And if he took 45 minutes to reach office earlier, the commute time has dropped to 26 minutes.
Bikers say cycling for 20 minutes is as good as walking for an hour. It is a complete exercise for heart and is as good as swimming.
On World Earth Day, Hyderabad wakes up to many denizens who have dropped the car for a cycle. Take for instance, Kukatpally resident Sridhar Birlangi (32) who cycles 18 kilometres everyday to Hitech City, on his Cannondale F9. While he has done his environmental calculation (I save the earth 5.2 kg of toxic emissions), he has added up what he saves every month, Rs 5,000, by not using his car. Employed with Convergys, Sridhar has even started a website giving tips on which bicycle to use and how to maintain them.
While the trend is popular in many western countries, it is aided with the presence of a separate cycle track. With no footpaths in the city, a cycle track is a far-fetched luxury. But that hasn't deterred the biking community.
While fast moving vehicles and improper traffic management are a sore point, they stick to the cycle. "The traffic is a deterrent but I feel proud that I am using an environment friendly option to commute," says 30-year-old Manoj Jain, manager, software engineering, Computer Associate, who cycles on his Hercules ACT 110 from Miyapur to Gachibowli. The two-way ride adds up to 30 km, he says.
With many IT firms having a shower facility at the workplace has helped bikers nurture this passion. They carry clothes with them to work, and log on to their system after a shower, having cycled through heavy traffic and dusty roads.
The 'swearing-by-the-bicycle' brigade also comprises 40-year-old Srikant Shetty, a systems analyst with a software firm and a resident of BHEL. He cycles 30 km every day and says that while initially his family frowned on his decision but with his back pain disappearing, they are happy now. His four-wheeler is now used only for family outings.
Though there is a Hyderabad Cycling Club which holds weekly rides, people opting for bi-cycles as alternative transportation to automobiles will make a huge difference to the city's growing pollution levels, environmentalists say.
These enthusiasts are growing in numbers, with some joining them out of sheer curiosity. Tony Kurian, 25, is one of them. Apprehensive initially, Kurian did a search to confirm that people were indeed cycling to work. "To my surprise, I found people do cycle to work. For past two months I have been cycling and have lost six kgs, which is a big gain for me," says the resident of Banjara Hills Road No 3, who bikes it up to Prashasan Nagar,
Jubilee Hills, everyday. Soon, Tony left the gym as he felt the bicycle ride
made him feel trimmer and stronger. And if he took 45 minutes to reach office earlier, the commute time has dropped to 26 minutes.
Bikers say cycling for 20 minutes is as good as walking for an hour. It is a complete exercise for heart and is as good as swimming.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
India may not get power-packed Nexus One!
The much-hyped Google's smartphone Nexus One may soon see its India launch. However, according to a Web reports, it will not be the power-packed Nexus One, but a slimmed down version of the Google Android-powered phone.
According to online reports, Google is working on an edition of Google Nexus One for the developing markets like India and Russia that is likely to lack some of the features of the version being sold in the international markets.
The Indian model's pricing is also likely to be less vis-a-vis Nexus One's international pricing.
In January, Google launched its new smartphone Nexus One that it sells directly to consumers. Dubbed as "superphone" by Google, the phone aims to challenge the likes of Apple, Blackberry and Nokia.
On looks front, Nexus One measures 119mm (H) X 59.8mm (W) X 11.5mm (D), and weighs 130 grams. Featuring a 3.7-inch (9.4 centimeter) AMOLED touchscreen display, the phone has been designed in partnership with Taiwan's HTC Corp. HTC also made the first Android-powered phone.
The `pencil-thin' Nexus One offers a 5 megapixel camera (with auto focus, a 2x digital zoom and LED flash) and video recording at 20fps (720 x 480).
On memory front, Nexus One packs 512MB Flash, 512MB RAM and 4GB Micro SD Card which can be expanded to 32 GB.
According to online reports, Google is working on an edition of Google Nexus One for the developing markets like India and Russia that is likely to lack some of the features of the version being sold in the international markets. The Indian model's pricing is also likely to be less vis-a-vis Nexus One's international pricing.
In January, Google launched its new smartphone Nexus One that it sells directly to consumers. Dubbed as "superphone" by Google, the phone aims to challenge the likes of Apple, Blackberry and Nokia.
On looks front, Nexus One measures 119mm (H) X 59.8mm (W) X 11.5mm (D), and weighs 130 grams. Featuring a 3.7-inch (9.4 centimeter) AMOLED touchscreen display, the phone has been designed in partnership with Taiwan's HTC Corp. HTC also made the first Android-powered phone.
The `pencil-thin' Nexus One offers a 5 megapixel camera (with auto focus, a 2x digital zoom and LED flash) and video recording at 20fps (720 x 480).
On memory front, Nexus One packs 512MB Flash, 512MB RAM and 4GB Micro SD Card which can be expanded to 32 GB.
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