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Friday, November 11, 2011

Top 10 All Time BEST Hidden Google Easter Eggs, Pranks, Goofs


There are a number of gags, pranks, goofs and hidden messages within the search engine giant, Google, which are popularly called as Easter Eggs. For instance, the Google “do a barrel roll” search caught plenty of attention this week — but it’s only one of many Easter eggs the Internet giant has hidden around the Web.
We had earlier compiled a list of awesome Google Search tricks and we had discovered how to Convert Google Translate Into a Beatbox Machine. We also saw that searching for the phrase “do a barrel roll” became a viral sensation last week, when users found about it and posted tweets and blog posts. Hence, if you liked “do a barrel roll” Easter egg, then I’m sure you would love these top 10 best hidden Google Easater Eggs as well.

Beyond Do a Barrel Roll: 10 Hidden Google Easter Eggs and Tricks

1. Do a Barrel Roll:

Google users were delighted recently by the discovery of a new Search trick, “do a barrel roll“. Just go to Google.com, type in “do a barrel roll” (or “z or r twice”), and your whole screen will spin around. The phrase is associated with the Nintendo 64 game “Star Fox”—one of the game’s characters, Peppy Hare, would tell the player to “Do a barrel roll” with an on screen text display (to press z or r buttons twice!). According to Urban Dictionary, “do a barrel roll” is what you say when someone asks you for important advice in their life.

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2. Askew:

Type the word “askew” in Google’s search box and voila! This is more like a command which tilts your search results slightly towards the right. It’s pointless, but it’s all fun.

3. Answer to the Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything:

Ask Google the answer to the question of life, the universe, and everything and, in a tribute to “A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” you’ll get the number 42.

4. Steve Irwin Wrestling With a Crocodile (or is that an Alligator)?

If you spin round to the waterfront side of the Sydney Opera House in Australia in Google 3D Warehouse, you’ll find a model of the late wildlife expert and adventurer Steve Irwin wrestling a crocodile.
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5. Google Gravity:

Tired of Google being so weightless all the time? The Google Gravity chrome experiment by Mr. Doob is amusing–especially since the search page still works, with new search results piling up.  Bring Google down to Earth by entering “Google gravity” and clicking “I’m Feeling Lucky“. Once the search bar, buttons and logo have collapsed into a heap at the bottom of the page, you can toss them around the page by clicking, dragging and releasing them.

6. Recursion:

Self-reference is just the sort of mathematical amusement that entertains Google engineers . Searching for “recursion” suggests that perhaps you meant to search for “recursion.” If you click Google’s suggestion, a new page will load, but “Did you mean: recursion” will remain at the at the top of the results list.

7. Google Earth Flight Simulator:

Google has this very interesting Easter egg hidden in Google Earth. Using the flight simulator, you can fly around the globe in Google Earth by simply pressing Ctrl + Alt + A. This activates the flight simulator and allows you to fly an F-16 fighter jet anywhere in the world. This, however, was originally inserted as an Easter egg but now has become one of the official features of Google Earth.

8. Play ‘Snake’ In YouTube Videos:

If you open a YouTube video, click in the frame right after the video starts loading, then press the Up+Left arrows simultaneously you can enjoy a game of “Snake” over the YouTube video.

9. Google Anagram:

Search the word ‘anagram’ in Google and it will display ‘Did you mean: nag a ram‘ on top of the search results page. If you are wondering what could that strange term (nag a ram) mean then it is an anagram of the word ‘anagram’!

10. ‘What Is The Loneliest Number’ and More Google Calculator Fun Answers

Search for “What is the loneliest number” and Google’s calculator will tell you that it is “1″. The calculator returns the same answer when you search “the number of horns on a unicorn.” as well.
Similarly, search for “baker’s dozen” and the calculator returns “13.” Searching “once in a blue moon” yields a comically small number.
NOTE: To try some of these hidden Google Easter Eggs out, you’ll have to switch off Google’s Instant Search in your settings, so you can access the I’m feeling lucky button. Also, for some of these hidden Google Easter Eggs to work, you’ll probably have to use a browser that supports HTML 5 technology. At least Firefox 3 or IE7, Chrome and Firefox 4 are automatically up-to-date.

Google buys two startup firms Apture and Katango


NEW YORK: Internet titan Google Inc has acquired two startup firms -- Apture and Katango -- for an undisclosed amount that would help it enhance the user experience of its browser and social networking services.

The 4-year old Apture focuses on providing instant access to information with in-page search technology.

Katango, on the other hand, was founded a little over a year ago and builds algorithms for automatically sorting friends that improves online social interaction.

However, financial terms of the deals were not disclosed. Google buyout of Apture is expected to bolster the firm's Chrome browser.

"We have been acquired by Google and will be joining the Chrome team to continue driving innovation and creating a better user experience on the web," Apture said on its site.

The acquisition of Katango will help over 40 million users of internet search giant's social networking platform Google Plus to organise their circles. Katango's technology is similar to the circles feature on Google Plus, which helps users to group their contacts easily.

"We are excited to join the Google Plus team and carry on fulfilling that mission. Google Plus is seeing tremendous momentum, so it's a perfect time to join and make Circles smarter for millions of people," Katango said.

In the first nine month this year, Google had completed the acquisition of 57 companies for total of USD 502 million. This exceeds Google's previous annual record of 44 purchases completed last year. The company had spent cash worth USD 669 million for its all acquisitions in 2010.

Google is estimated to have acquired over 100 firms in the last decade, translating into purchase of 10 companies a year on average.

News from - http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/google-buys-two-startup-firms-apture-and-katango/articleshow/10690310.cms

Apple releases a fix for Iphone battery problems


FLOGGER OF SHINY TOYS Apple has released a software fix for phones running its IOS 5 operating system that promises to fix the battery problems its users are experiencing.

Battery issues showed up shortly after Apple released its IOS 5 mobile operating system update and started to make Apple's handsets look bad. The situation is reminiscent of the Antennagate problems that affected the Iphone 4, but this time, rather than denying and finger-pointing, Apple has just got on with sorting it out.

The IOS 5.0.1 software Update "Fixes bugs affecting battery life" according to its release notes, but some users have already hit Apple's discussion boards to complain that this is not the case.

One user wrote, "Updated about 1.5 hours ago, battery has drained 20% since then with no usage! This is awful!" Another said, "Upgraded to 5.0.1 this morning. Still draining at the exact same rate. Unplugged with a full charge 2 1/2 hours ago, and already down to 80% with light usage. Just lost 2% during a 15 minute shower. I see no difference at all."

It took Apple around four days to acknowledge the problem initially, another four days to reveal that it was working on a fix, and the same time to release that fix. Perhaps it will react to these fresh complaints more quickly, otherwise it might start to drain users, nevermind battery power.

News from - http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2124329/apple-releases-fix-iphone-battery

Is 11.11.11 a warning?


Is 11.11.11 a warning?
All are waiting so eagerly for November 11, 2011 (11.11.11) to come. Even a movie has been made on it which will be released on this particular day. This movie has only strange and horrific happenings to offer and is all set to create panic and fear amongst cinemagoers. But, how about in real world?

Does this once-in-a century configuration of 11.11.11 warn us of some dire consequences? Is it more than just a date? Do we need to take any precautionary measures?
On 11.11.11, the planets are about to change their positions in a big way. Mars will go opposite Neptune and Chiron and Mercury conjuncts Venus. For the first time in 30 years, Saturn will move into its exalted position in Libra and will remain there until November 2014. During this period, Librans have something to gain as they will learn some important lessons in their relationships with their loved ones, friends, work colleagues and business partners.

Try to keep your temper in check as political, economical and psychological situations will make your head spin and you will be one confused person. Things could go from bad to worse and you may tend to go violent. If you could remain calm even under such situations, you truly are a winner.

This is the time when you have to take a wise decision. Do not rush while making a decision; think it through thoroughly. Delays may happen so never expect results too soon. Get ready to confront all the challenges thrown upon you. Remember the saying ‘no risk, no gain’.

But is it only challenges and distress that you will experience on 11.11.11? 11 is a Master Number. This number is about taking initiative to build a solid foundation for the future. It denotes harmony, home, and healing.

This number indicates a special path which you need to follow. There will be huge expectations from you and you can become an inspiring figure for someone, as you possess excessive amount of energy and your intuitions are generally bang on. You will search for truth; spiritualism will attract you. Your leadership and creative skills will get reflected during this time. So, cheer up! You have nothing to lose.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

World's Fastest Train - CRH380A China


China on Saturday December 11, 2010 launched the world's fastest train service covering a distance of 1,068 kms at the average speed of 350 kms an hour. The distance between Wuhan in central China and Guangzhou in the country's south was covered by the high-speed train in two hours forty five minutes. The train reached a maximum speed of 394.2 km per hour during trial runs that begun on December 9. Officially, on Dec. 26 the world's fastest train will be open for traffic on high-speed railway Wuhan-Guangzhou for the longest in the world and is a 'record' is also on the speed. Distance more than a thousand kilometers to be covered in three hours at an average speed of 340 kilometers per hour.


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