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First Unmanned Flying Machine Was Made By An Indian

The film is a biopic on 19th century Indian scientist Shivkar Bapuji Talpade, who is given credit for building and operating the first unmanned flying machine in the world.

The paper titled 'Ancient Indian Aviation Technology' was presented by Anand Bodas, retired principal of a pilot training centre, with Ameya Jadhav, lecturer at Mumbai's Swami Vivekananda International School and Junior College. It discusses the science involved in Talpade's experiment.


Starring Ayushmann Khurrana as Talpade, alongside Mithun Chakraborty and Pallavi Sharda, the film has been co-produced by a consortium of four entities, including Reliance Entertainment, Rajesh Banga, Vishal Gurnani and Puri himself. The film has been made at a cost of Rs 18-20 crore. "The release is still three weeks away, so it is yet to make some noise. However, its trailer has received good reviews and the industry is praising it. Hopefully, the discussion at the Indian Science Congress about the theme should give an early marketing push. Currently, the films in focus are PK and Tevar," said Shaaminder Malik, an independent exhibitor and trade analyst for north India.

Debutante director Puri has clarified in the media that the film is a fictional account on the life of Talpade and his supposed feat of building and flying the first unmanned flying machine. In his opinion, the fact there is debate over whether or not the Indian scientist achieved this feat while India was still a British colony, was an intriguing enough subject for him.

Talpade's unmanned flying machine, called Marutsakha, is said to have been based on ancient Vedic science and factions of the science fraternity in India claim the flight took place in 1895, around eight years before the historic flight of the Wright Brothers. However, there is debate on the matter and Puri referred to accounts and books written on this while researching for the film.

Sony Launched TV Thinner Than Any SmartPhone

Sony took the wraps off four new lines of Bravia 4K LCD televisions at CES 2015. The company also announced what it calls the "thinnest TV" till date, which sports a thickness of just 4.9mm at the thinnest point.

Notably, all the new Sony Bravia TVs launched on Monday are smart TV offerings and include the new 4K Processor X1, which the company touts "further advances the clarity, colour accuracy and contrast". All the newly-introduced Bravia TVs also run Google's Android TV platform.
Out of the four, the new X9000C Series 4K LCD televisions, which include a 55-inch and 65-inch models, sport a thickness of just 4.9mm. The company credits the new "revolutionary floating style" for the slim profile and claims that the TV is "virtually frameless and mounts flush to your wall." Unfortunately, the Japanese electronics giant has not revealed price of any new Bravia models.
Sony however has revealed the availability details of the new nine models namely the X9000C Series 4K LCD TV including 55-inch and 65-inch models will be available in Q3. The rest of the new Bravia 4K LCD TVs including X9300C with the 65-inch model and X9400C 75-inch model; the X8500C including 55-inch, 65-inch and 75-inch models, and lastly, X8300C with 43-inch and 49-inch models will be available in Q2 2015.

Newly launched Bravia 4K LCD TVs will be available in a size range of 43-inches to 75-inches and in total include nine new models. The new 4K Bravia LCD TV range sport a screen resolution of 3840x2160 pixels and include TRILUMINOS Display panels.

With Android TV, the new Bravia range of 4K LCD TVs supports Google Cast that allows users to cast content from mobile devices, and the Voice Search, which is available via the remote which features a microphone and a touchpad. The TVs also come with Google Play access.

Lamborghini Smartphone Now Available Globally

For the consumer who wants a smartphone to make an impression, the Lamborghini nameplate can do that for a cool $6,000 (roughly Rs. 3.7 lakhs), shipping included.
Tonino Lamborghini Mobile on Monday announced the global launch of the stainless steel-and-leather handset ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Despite an uncertain economy and declining prices for mobile devices, the Italian-based company says it may be unable to meet demand.
"Luxury is not a need, but it is a way to stand out," said Bob Hatefi, chief executive at Lamborghini Mobile, a company formed by the son of famed auto designer Ferruccio Lamborghini.
"We provide technology as well as luxury. We are not after volume."

The company is not related to Lamborghini automobiles, which are now produced by a division of Volkswagen, but was created by Tonino Lamborghini, the son of the famed auto designer Ferruccio Lamborghini.

The 88 Tauri handset is offered in black, gold and steel silver and is finished with high-grade leather available in five colors. Each phone is assembled by hand and receives a unique device number.
The company also makes headphones and other audio products, and an earlier smartphone selling for around $4,000 (roughly Rs. 2.5 lakhs).

HP Launches Mini and Pavilion Mini Affordable Compact PCs

HP on Monday launched the low-cost Windows alternative to Chromebox - the HP Stream Mini PC - at $180 (approximately Rs. 11,500), complete with a bundled keyboard and mouse.
Alongside, the company has also introduced the Pavilion Mini PCs starting at $319.99 (approximately Rs. 20,000) with the Intel Pentium CPU, and $449.99 (approximately Rs. 28,000) for the Intel Core i3 model.
Both - HP Stream Mini and HP Pavilion Mini - come with Windows 8.1 and will be available via the company's online store in the US from January 14, and through some retailers beginning February 8.
On the lines of Mac Mini and Chromebox, the HP Stream Mini is compact machine with a height of roughly 52.3mm and a weight of approximately 0.72kgs.
The HP Stream Mini packs an Intel Celeron 2957U (1.4GHz, 2 cores, 2 threads) processor, 2GB of DDR3L (1600MHz) RAM and 32GB SSD storage.
The Intel Pentium-powered specifications of the HP Pavilion Mini PC include a 1.7GHz Pentium 3558U CPU, 4GB of RAM, and a 500GB 7200RPM hard drive. The other Pavilion Mini packs a 1.9GHz Core i3-4025U CPU, 8GB of RAM and a 1TB 5400RPM hard drive.

Additionally, HP is offering free 200GB of Microsoft OneDrive storage for two years, and a worth $25 (approximately Rs. 1,800) gift card that can be used at the Windows Store to buy apps, music, and even Xbox One games, says company.
Connectivity options on the HP Stream Mini and HP Pavilion Mini include Ethernet port, four USB 3.0 ports, integrated Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0, SD card reader, audio jack, DisplayPort 1.2 and an HDMI 1.4 port.

iPhone 6 Helped iOS Eating Android Smartphone Sales: Kantar

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have helped boost the market share of iOS around the world for Apple between September and November 2014, compared to same period the year before, whereas Android market share has dropped, says research firm Kantar Worldpanel ComTech in its latest smartphone OS sales shares report.
period in 2013.
"The iPhone 6 was the best-selling phone in the three months through November 2014, capturing 19 percent of smartphone sales", said Carolina Milanesi, Chief of Research at Kantar Worldpanel ComTech of US sales.

However Android remained the dominant OS across Europe with a market share of 69.9 percent, but it still lost 3.2 percent over the same period in 2013. Samsung in particular slumped badly across Europe and in the US, whereas Motorola's share grew because of the second generation Moto X and Moto G being good value for the money, according to Kantar Worldpanel ComTech.
For year-over-year comparisons from the 2013 quarter to 2014, iOS grew by 4.3 percent in the US, 12.2 percent in the UK, 9.9 percent in Australia, 6 percent in Italy, 2.2 percent in France, 4.1 percent in Germany, 3.2 percent in Spain, and 1.1 percent in China. Japan was the only exception with 15.3 percent fall in iOS market share.
Overall, the Kantar data suggests that the smartphone (all platforms) penetration reached 58 percent in the US and 65 percent across Europe's big five economies - Britain, Germany, France, Italy and Spain.

Volkswagen Phaeton Might Be More Comfortable than Mercedes S-Class

Volkswagen, the German automajor, is working on the next-generation Phaeton, which according to 'Auto Motor und Sport' magazine will be launched in 2016 or early 2017. The report further says that the new-gen model of the luxury saloon might be more comfortable than the Mercedes S-Class, which has been traditionally hailed as 'the world's best car'.
Though there are no exact details about the technology and features to be used to make it possible, the reports says that the next-gen Phaeton will feature an air suspension that with the help of a camera and sensors detect road condition and adjust the suspension accordingly. This will ensure a smooth ride in almost all terrains.
The car is speculated to have a semi-autonomous driving system as well that will allow the car to drive itself at speeds up to 60Km/h. There might also be an overtaking function in semi-autonomous mode, but VW hasn't officially said anything on this yet.
Source: Auto Motor und Sport

World's First Crossover Sedan (VOLVO S60)

Volvo Cars, today, revealed the upcoming S60 Cross Country ahead of its debut at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. The S60 Cross Country will become the world's first crossover sedan upon its launch.

"We want to further explore the market with our Cross Country brand. We did this back in 1997 with the V70 Cross Country and it led to the birth of a whole new segment. We have included all the capability-driven benefits of the Cross Country brand in this new model, while offering a completely unique expression of adventure and all-road readiness in a distinctly sporty and stylish package," says Lex Kerssemakers, Senior Vice President Product Strategy and Vehicle Line Management at Volvo Cars.

Just like the new V60 Cross Coutry, the S60 Cross Country has an increased ride height of 65mm (2.5 inches) and comes with the same all-wheel driver underpinnings of its sibling. The S60 Cross Country will also be sold with front-wheel drive in Europe and selected markets.

"The S60 Cross Country is the sole contender in the crossover sedan segment. We have identified a clear niche in the market for a more capable sedan with rugged styling cues and a higher stance. The S60 Cross Country will appeal to people that are searching for an exciting and capable sedan, whilst enjoying the clear benefits that a crossover offers," says Alain Visser, Senior Vice President Sales, Marketing and Customer Service.

The S60 Cross Country will be launched with a range of petrol and diesel powertrains.

Do Driverless Sportscars Make Any Sense?

Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Bugatti. The prestigious names embody performance and luxury across the automotive world. But with the advent of soulless self-driving cars, are they fated to be locked away in the stables like the horses they replaced a century ago?
Not so fast, responds Ferrari. The Italian race car legend, its iconic prancing horse logo idolized by drivers everywhere, is still putting out high-performance cars that need real people at the wheel. It just introduced its newest supercar, the Sergio, and is working on a car more powerful than any it ever produced, the FXX K. An electric motor will help boost the 860 horsepower of the V12 engine to an astounding 1,050 horses.
Maserati, like Ferrari part of the Fiat Chrysler stable, is promising a new Alfieri coupe in 2016, and the next version of the GranTurismo will be unveiled at the end of 2017. But will the Italian thoroughbreds and their German counterparts be able to resist the looming turn of the industry toward cars that don't need drivers at all?
Some of those who buy performance sports cars for social status - the majority of buyers - could even turn away from them for other ostentatious signs of success, said Martin Zimmerman, a professor at the University of Michigan and a former economist at Ford.
But there will always be fans who value traditionally driven sports cars, Zimmerman said. "I suspect that there will be always a demand for sitting in a nice looking sports car and being able to control it yourself."
Self-driving cars could make highways safer by eliminating the main cause of road accidents, driver error. The first driverless cars could hit the market in 2018, according to manufacturers, though the legal and ethical questions are many - for instance, who is to blame if there is an accident?Road tests of self-driving cars are already well advanced - especially of the Google Car, the pioneer in the market. It has traveled hundreds of thousands of miles on California roads without accident, Google says.
One course for the future, according to analysts, will be to achieve a balance between technologies that make the vehicles safer and the sensations of high speed and high performance on the road that fans crave.
Makers of top-end cars in the sports and luxury segments have to keep coming up with new things, and adopt the most advanced technologies, to keep attracting buyers, said Alan Baum, head of the consultant Baum and Associates.
"When that product starts to age, then the consumer starts to go to the next new thing," he said.