Waterproof iPhone is not a prank?

Unlike the Sony Xperia Z and Galaxy S4 Active, the iPhone originally isn’t waterproof. There was a prank circulating on the net that claims that the iPhone will be waterproof when you update the OS to IOS 7. The fake ad said that the emergency shut off feature of the IOS 7 will be triggered when the phone is submerge into water. This will prevent any damage to the iPhone’s circuitry. Though the ad is fake, the waterproof iPhone is not fake when it is coupled with waterproof case like Atlas Incipio or OtterBox, the iPhone could be submerged under water  and users can use their camera to capture underwater images. Another way to make it waterproof is by applying protective coating like what Liquipel offered.

Research: How to Navigate Without GPS?

The Global Positioning System (GPS) was initially intended for military applications, but it has been embedded in many commercial devices these days. One common use of GPS is for navigation. Though the GPS can be used almost everywhere, it doesn't work well when the signal is unreachable such as inside most buildings, in caves and other subterranean locations, tunnels and underwater. In this case,  Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) will be able to offer a new navigation perspective. SLAM is the process by which a mobile robot can build a map of an environment and at the same time use this map to compute its own location. It will be able to solve the current GPS navigation problem by imitating how human and animal navigate. Typically human use their eye sight to determine its current position by relatively positioning themselves with respect to another object's location before being  directed from one place to another. To get to a specified location X, a subject might be asked to find Landmark A on their left, Landmark B on their right and Landmark C ahead. Based on these landmark they can decide to turn left or right and proceed with the next landmark. Therefore, despite of using GPS, an on board sensor such as camera can be used as an alternative way to navigate. The SLAM process will involve image recognition technique to recognize (and associate) the landmark and estimation technique to estimate the position. When the SLAM is fully functional, you can aspect to easily find a specific outlet in a shopping mall, study the navigation behavior of a sea turtle underwater for conservation purpose and construct the world map automatically. 

BitTorrent is Legal? Back into the Google Search Suggestions

BitTorrent is a form of P2P (peer to peer) file sharing protocol that uses a swarm-like approach to file sharing. Due to how Google deals with infringement, BitTorent was once block by Google search engine's auto-complete suggestions. But now if you type "bitt", the "bittorent" pops up again. 

BitTorent works by splitting large files into hundreds of small bit of files and then sharing those bits across a "swarm" of dozens of linked users. The advantage of torrents is that the users themselves do the actual file serving. The torrents ensures that downloads contain only what they claim to contain by filtering out corrupted and dummy files. Its never been illegal for people to use torrent for example to download Linux distribution software or to download virtual machine for VMware. Music, movies or video games can also be legal since many indie bands and game developer are willing to distribute their works for free just to be heard rather than being ignored. Torrents becomes illegal when their distribution did not receive the owners permission. 

BBM for Andriod and iPhone - Android just have to wait a little longer

The leaked version of BBM for Andriod and iPhone has been reported to have more than 1.1 million active users in the first 8 hours. BBM fans with Android however have to wait  a little longer due to problems with the unreleased Android version.Customers who have already downloaded BBM for iPhone will be able to continue to use BBM.

Tomato Fight in August and Apple Fight in September

Tomato fight La Tomatina hit Spain every last Wednesday of August to celebrate Bunol festival. But this September is the fight for Apple iPhone 5s and iPhone 5C. At least two were arrested after a fight broken out at an Apple store in Pasadena, California. The fight began when a man hired to stand in line claimed not being paid enough.

Data loss: Where is my deleted files?

Have you experienced data loss whether you accidentally deleted your files or do not have any clue why the data you have saved lost?  There are two major reasons for data loss. Data loss can be caused by software (e.g. virus, mis-format, mis-clone, deletion) as well as hardware (bad sector, power cut, head damage, circuit panel problem) reasons. So when you delete your data, most of the time you don't delete them completely. The data are still in the memory just that the computer point elsewhere. Its just like marking the contents of a book as empty although the actual chapter is still there. In a hardware case, one example of a data loss can be caused by misalignment between the read/write head and the tracks on the spinning plate. Software related data loss can be recovered using data recovery software whereas hardware related data loss needs hardware fixing or replacing parts.In a new secondary storage like Solid State Drive (SSD) and Solid State Hybrid Drive (SSHD), the recovery is much harder since the new storage use NAND flash technology which utilize integrated circuit assemblies as memory. Unlike its Hard Disk Drive (HDD) predecessor, the data inside flash based memory is not easy to tap and recovered. 

Suicide? Facebook Help is Just a Click Away

September 10 each year is the World Suicide Prevention Day that aims to raise awareness that suicide is preventable, improve education about suicide, spread information about suicide awareness and decrease stigmatization regarding suicide. For this purpose, Facebook has taken an initiative to use its massive social network to decrease suicide globally. Members will be able to report, search or visit help center for more information on suicide. 

Malaysia Suicide Helpline
The Befrienders Kuala Lumpur
95 Jalan Templer
Petaling Jaya
46000 Selangor Darul Ehson
Helpline 1: (03) 7956 8144
Helpline 2: (03) 7956 8145
Website: www.befrienders.org.my Email Helpline: sam@befrienders.org.my

Lifeline Association of Malaysia
71-2nd Floor, Jln Jejaka 2
55100 Taman Maluri, Kuala Lumpur.
Helpline 1: (603) 92850039
Helpline 2: (603) 92850279
Helpline 3: (603) 92850049

How to auto or remotely log out Gmail, Facebook?

Sharing computer has some drawbacks for Google and Facebook users who wanted to keep out their personal account from others. If a person forgot to log out their account, the next person who access the computer will has the ability to make manipulation to his/hers account. There are several ways you can log out your user account.


Method 1 - Auto Log Out Add-Ons 

You can use Add-Ons or Plug In to log out your Gmail or Facebook account even you can't reach the logout button. Here's the link to the Add-Ons

Gmail/Google Accounts Auto-Logout

Chrome

Firefox

Facebook Auto-Logout

Chrome
Firefox

Method 2 - Log Out Remotely
If you don't have the privilege to install software, you can remotely log out your account using last account activity. Here's how you can do it:

Gmail/Google Accounts
Step 1 - Log In to your Gmail account on any PC.

Step 2 - Scroll down at the bottom of the Gmail page and look for "Last account activity" then click on the  "Details".

Step 2 - If you did not log out from other PC, you will see the Concurrent Session Information. Click on the "Sign out all other sessions" to log out  from other sessions.

Facebook Accounts

Step 1 - Log In to your Facebook account on any PC.

Step 2 - Look at the top right of your Facebook page and click on the settings button.

Step 3 - Click "Security" on the left pane.

Step 4 - Find the Active Sessions and click edit located on the right of the text.

Step 5 - If you did not log out from other PC, you will see more than one Active Session. Click on the "End Activity" link if you want to end the session.

iPhone 5s vs iPhone 5

We have highlighted the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and shows the iPhone 5s prediction specs. The new iPhone 5s specs has  been released and the biggest different with the iPhone 5 is its color,  fingerprint scanner, processor and motion co-processor  The  iPhone 5s comes in a new gold color with elegant aluminium finishing. For security, Apple introduces the Touch ID biometric  fingerprint authentication scanner which only activated when needed to preserve battery life. A new A7 64 bit processor in the iPhone 5s is 40 times faster than iPhone1 and able to take advantage of the 64-bit version of iOS 7. The A7 processor is aided by the M7 motion co-processor to offload work from the A7 and to improve power efficiency.

	iPhone 5S*	iPhone 5
Dimensions (in inches)	4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30	4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30
Weight	3.95 ounces	3.95 ounces
Launch OS	iOS (7)	iOS (6.1, 6)
Display	4.0 inch IPS LCD; 640 x 1136 pixels; 326ppi	4.0 inch IPS LCD; 640 x 1136 pixels; 326ppi
4G LTE	Yes	Yes
NFC	No	No
Bluetooth	4.0	4.0
IR blaster	No	No
Rear-facing camera	8 megapixels; 1080p HD video	8 megapixels; 1020p HD video
Front-facing camera	1.2 megapixels; 720p HD video	1.2 megapixels; 720p HD video
Processor	A7 chip with 64-bit architecture; M7 motion coprocessor	A6, 1300 MHz Dual core Apple Swift
Capacity	16, 32, 64 GB	16GB
RAM	? (64-bit processor opens to more RAM)	1GB
Expandable storage	No	No
Battery	1570 mAh	1440 mAh
Wi-Fi	802.11 a, b, g, n, n 5GHz	802.11 a, b, g, n, n 5GHz
Colors	Space Gray, Gold, Silver	Black, White
Finish	Aluminium	Aluminium
Finger print scanner	Yes	No

Galaxy Note 3 & iPhone 5S Highlights

Samsung newly launched Galaxy Note 3 will be having a new contender. The Apple's iPhone 5S specs has been revealed in alleged marketing document. The reported specs highlight an A7 processor, a 1080p 120-fps rear camera, and a claimed 250 hours of battery life on standby. Comparison between the new phablet and its predecessor is as below:

	Galaxy Note 3	Galaxy Note 2
Dimensions (in inches)	6 x 3.1 x 0.33	5.9 x 3.2 x 0.37
Weight	5.9 ounces	6.4 ounces
Launch OS	Android 4.3	Android 4.1
Display	5.7-inch AMOLED; 1,920x1,080 pixels; 386.5ppi	5.5-inch AMOLED; 1,280x720 pixels; 267ppi
4G LTE	Yes	Yes
NFC	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	v4.0	v4.0
IR blaster	Yes	No
Rear-facing camera	13 megapixels; 1080p HD video	8 megapixels; 1080p HD video
Front-facing camera	2.1 megapixels; 1080p HD video	1.9 megapixels; 720p HD video
Processor	2.3GHz quad-core (LTE); 1.9 GHz octa-core (3G)*	1.6GHz quad-core Exynos 4
Capacity	32GB, 64GB*	16GB, 32GB, 64GB*
RAM	3GB	2GB
Expandable storage	Up to 64GB	Up to 64GB
Battery	3,200mAh removable	3,100mAh removable
Wi-Fi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (HT80)	802.11 a/b/g/n (HT40)
Colors	Black, white, blush pink	Gray, white
Finish	Leatherlike plastic	Plastic

*Varies by market

	iPhone 5S**	iPhone 5
Dimensions (in inches)		4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30
Weight		3.95 ounces
Launch OS		iOS (6.1, 6)
Display		4.0 inch IPS LCD; 640 x 1136 pixels; 326ppi
4G LTE		Yes
NFC		No
Bluetooth		4.0
IR blaster		No
Rear-facing camera		8 megapixels; 1020p HD video
Front-facing camera		1.2 megapixels; 720p HD video
Processor		A6, 1300 MHz Dual core Apple Swift
Capacity		16GB
RAM		1GB
Expandable storage		No
Battery		1440 mAh
Wi-Fi		802.11 a, b, g, n, n 5GHz
Colors		Black, White
Finish		Aluminium

**not officialy anounce

iPhone 5s (official specs)

White Board Animation

Do you remember the GTP commercial aired on TV several months ago?  It shows a hand sketches a white board to explain government transformation plan road-map  The same concept is used by UK Chancellor George Osborne to explain the Spending Round on the British Government website in June 2013. The action where artist record themselves in the process of their artwork on a whiteboard is known as whiteboard animation. In August 2013, more than 80,000 users are doing whiteboard animation which is also known as video scribing or  animated doodling. This animation can be automated using a software known as Sparkol VideoScribe. This super-simple package lets you make whiteboard style animations, adding images, text, voice and music for a really professional finish in minutes.

How to Wirelessly Stream YouTube on HD TV

If you have small screen PC and wanted to play their digital media files using a home network on a larger High Definition TV then a Digital Media Receiver is for you. The media files can be played wirelessly using devices like Gigabyte SkyVision WS100 that is available for sale at RM499 (as this date) in Low Yat Plaza. To play the music, pictures, or video using WS100 both  source and display device must have HDMI ports. So, how can we stream without HDMI ports or stream from android or IOS tablet? For this case, you can opt for Chromecast released by Google on July 24, 2013.

How to add Nuffnang on Blogspot

Nuffnang is an online blog advertising community. From nuffnang you can earn money from ads, find out more about your blog readers, gain access to exclusive events just for bloggers and get opportunities to review products & services. The tutorial for today is "How to add Nuffnang on Blogspot".  

Step 1: Go to www.nuffnang.com.my then click Join Nuffnang button if you haven't registered or don't have facebook or twitter account. If you have account, click the Log In button located on the top right of the page then skip to step 3.

Step 2: Create new user by completing the registration details such as Login Detail, Personal Information and Address. Make sure you give the correct information since Nuffnang will use this detail for payment. You will be then prompted with the terms and conditions. Then, click the Log In button.

Step 3: Sign in to your account using the details you have provided or using facebook or twitter account.

Step 4: Click on "Add a blog" button followed by Entering your blog URL and taking the survey provided. The survey might be used to target ads. 

Step 5: Choose the Ad type (or size of the ads) that you prefer and a script will be automatically generated for you. Copy the script and paste it inside your blog. You can proceed with the next button which will bring you to the placement page (which explain on how to place the script that you have copied).

Step 6: Login to your www.blogger.com account, go to you blog and click on Layout. Edit "Add a Gadget" to place your Nuffnang ads. Make sure you choose proper size in step 5 to fit your layout design. A pop-up window will show several gadget options. Choose HTML/Java.

Step 7: Put any title in the Title space and place your Nuffnang script in the content. Save your work.

Step 8: Preview your blog and see if the Nuffnang ads are visible.

Step 9: You can change your Nuffnang preferences by going back to your Nuffnang account, hover your mouse to the Blog Manager located at the top left of the page then click Manage Blog.

Congratulations. You have learn how to add Nuffnang on Blogspot!!

Malaysia Fuel Price Hike & Fuel Saving Technology

Whether you are the policy maker or just plain citizens, Genxytech believe that it just tough to announce or hear any price hike. Currently Malaysia is facing a fuel price hike for the first time since 2010. The price of the  RON 95 rise from MYR1.90 to MYR2.10 ($0.64) whereas the diesel increase MYR0.20 to MYR2 a liter. Let's leave the fuel price increase issues aside for a while and have a look at top 5 fuel saving technologies in 2013.

5. Multistage Oil Pump

Only pumps oil as just what the engine needs.

Total savings: 1%

4. CVTs and DCTs

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is a transmission that can change steplessly through an infinite number of effective gear ratios between maximum and minimum values.

Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) is a type of semi-automatic or automated manual automotive transmission.

Total savings: 6-7%

3. Active Cylinder Management

Shut down  cylinder when they are not needed.

Total savings: 7.5%

2. Brake Regeneration

Recharge battery by harnessing kinetic energy of a vehicle when coasting or braking instead of always driving draggy alternator with a belt. Less drag on the engine means better efficiency.

Total savings: 8%

1. Clean Diesel

Get a lot more energy at each drop of a fuel.

Total savings: 30-35%

Tanker Spills Diesel in KL & Selangor and Exoskeleton Powered Suit

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 31, 2013): A tanker overturned spilling diesel into Sungai Selangor yesterday, forcing the closure of four treatment plants which supply water to a sizable number of consumers in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.

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It has been a difficult day for all effected area that has no water supply due to the overturned spilling diesel in Sungai Selangor. Urgent need for a water supply might lead us to search for natural water source such as air bukit' (hill water), waterfall or even air telaga. For more fortunate area, there might be mobile water tankers passing by. Though the water source is there, it is very tiring to transport all the big and heavy water containers with the limited human strength. Talking about strength, researchers has begun to develop suit that might turns you into a super human.  A powered exoskeleton suit might be the next generation solution to boost human strength and endurance.