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  • 10 Ways to Get Ranked Higher in Google Search Engine

    There are one hundred and one ways to get ranked on Google, but only a few of those methods really work. Online businesses and website owners take very creative approaches when it comes to getting found on the Internet. Some use organic traffic while others pay for visitors. Either way, there are proven ways to get ranked higher in Google search engine. Let’s go over the top 10 ways to make that happen.

     

    10. Building Back Links

    One of the simplest solutions for getting found on Google is to build back links. And these are simply links that point visitors towards you. All that you would need to do is make sure that you target keywords specific to your niche and then cloak the link to your URL. Also make sure that you are submitting your site to DMOZ as well as other online directories. And you will want to do this as soon as possible as this process can easily take a few months to refresh and actually show up on the web. Finally, you can pay for links as well, which can be a last resort if you aren’t receiving enough organic traffic.

     

    9. Keyword Research

    You should not waste your time optimizing your website with keywords that are not even relevant to your specific niche. In other words, if you use keywords that are specific to your business then you will be much more likely to attract relevant customers. There are various online tools that you could use that would allow you to target a wider range of keywords. Also, make sure that you are experimenting with more than one keyword so that you can figure out which one works best.

     

    8. Research Competition

    There are a variety of tools that you could use in order to do research on your competition. You should visit EduLinks, GovLinks, Del.Icio.Us, Alexa Ranking, DMoz, and Whois. By the way, you are probably thinking that doing research on your competition isn’t ethical. Note that these websites aren’t giving any specific information about those websites; they are simply providing you with an overall snapshot about how they are performing. Knowing this information will allow you to implement their techniques and even get rid of what isn’t working.

     

    7. Title and Meta Tags


    For those who don’t know, a Meta-tag is the piece of information that is placed in the “head” of a web page. The title tag is what you see at the top of a browser when you’re surfing the Internet. Meta-information is useful because it communicates to search engines (like Google) what you’re offering on your website. Basically, it communicates information that a human visitor wouldn’t even bother to look into. On the flipside, you can use a title tag to help specify to the search engine the various keywords associated with your online business. And the best part is that title tags take place instantaneously and can make a noticeable difference in your success on the Internet.

     

    6. Content


    You’ve probably heard that “content is king” on the Internet. In most cases, this is true. Whenever you provide relevant information about a specific topic, Google will reward that particular web page by placing it higher in its search engine. This is because it knows that this is a piece of relevant information that online users will be able to learn from. Also note that keyword research will help you out a lot with this. And make sure that you aren’t “keyword stuffing”, because Google does not like this.

     

  • Top 9 Facts About the 20th Century Space Race

    Following the close of the Second World War, the most destructive collection of years we’ve ever undergone as a species, humankind decided to bond their efforts in order to achieve one higher goal. This goal was of course to get a manned aircraft out of the limits of the Earths, by this point weakened atmosphere, and into the realms of outer space. Despite working in conjunction with one another to bring down the Nazi Government of Germany during aforementioned war, two distinct superpower nations emerged as the prime frontrunners in what would soon become known as the international ‘space race’, namely the United States of America (USA) and Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). With the former a leading capitalist nation and the latter a communist state, it wasn’t long before the space race extended far beyond the boundaries of healthy competition. As the onset of the ‘Cold War’ crept up on us all (is say all, I wasn’t around until several decades later…), tensions became more apparent between the two nations and soon it became evident that this race was an embodiment of so much more than having boasting rights for the rest of time. As the Cold War worsened, along with its now characteristic paranoid arms race, and as war raged in Asia, both the USA and the USSR continued unhindered with their efforts to reach space. Ending in July 1969 with the USA’s successful landing of Apollo 11 on the moon’s surface, the space race remains one of the most important incidents of the 20th century. In that spirit, here are some random facts on the subject!

     

    10. Surplus Apollo Missions

     

    Following the successful conclusion of the space race in the July of 1969, the US National Space and Aeronautics Administration (NASA) launched six more Apollo missions to the moon, the last of which was Apollo 17 which was launched on December 7th, 1972. Perhaps the most notable of these surplus missions was that of Apollo 13, the crew of which managed to survive an oxygen tank explosion whilst on their way to the moon.

     

    9. The Ballpoint Pen Was Invented During the Space Race

    Perhaps not the most exciting fact I could muster on the topic, however interesting nonetheless. After scratching their heads for a number of months, as well as spending around $1million (which back then was more a lot more than it is now) on research, expert researchers at NASA came up with the prototype for the ballpoint pen- intended to eliminate problems caused by zero-gravity conditions. Funnily enough the Soviets had a similar problem, though came up with a much more cost effective option- using a pencil.

     

    8. The Russians Took an Early Lead

    In October 1957, the Soviet space programme took an early lead, and in many ways signalled the true beginning to the space race when they successfully launched the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1. This early incarnation of what would eventually become the technology upon which most modern communications are now built, was just 22 and a half inches in diameter, weighing in at relatively modest 183 pounds. In terms of instruments, the Sputnik carried only a radio transmitter designed to transmit on the 15-meter short-wave band.

     

    7. Sputnik 3 Was the Size of a Moon

    Maybe a little bit of an over-exaggeration in terms of literal speaking, however far from it if we consider the generational differences between Sputnik 3 and its aforementioned generational elder. Launched in the spring following the success of Sputnik 1, Sputnik 3 was a much vaster mission, in terms of size, duration and ambition. Orbiting Earth an estimation 10,000 times over 682 day period, Sputnik 3 returned to its home planet in the April of 1960. Given the satellites size for the time, sizing up and 5×11 feet and weighing in excess of a ton, Premier Khrushchev is said to have stated at the time ‘America sleeps under a Soviet moon’. I bet that did a lot to calm the escalating tension.

  • Ten Highest Rated iOS Games

    As promised here is a list of highest rated iPhone games. Note that these games should also work in your iPod or at least some of them should. Also while most of the games mentioned in the android list were free, these particular games are not but they are guaranteed to give you a good time. Turn your iPhone into a portable console and enjoy your smartphone on a different level. The games mentioned below have been rated based on votes. Your opinions are always welcome. You are always welcome to let us know if you beg to differ. The original descriptions of the games are given for your convenience. Enjoy the read!

     

    10. MODERN COMBAT 3: FALLEN NATION

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    At number ten we have the third installation of Modern Combat franchise. It happens to be the best first person shooter games available for the handheld devices especially so if you are into multiplayers. I am sure you are aware of the previous installment. This particular brings you thirteen missions where you fight your way through Los Angeles to Pakistan. You can also enter battles with as high as twelve players in six different maps. Enjoy killing the bad guys.

     

    9. INFINITY BLADE II

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    The God King has been defeated, an unlikely hero has emerged and now you must discover the truth behind the secrets of the Infinity Blade. The continuing journey of young Siris unfolds as you delve deeper into the world of the Deathless tyrants and their legion of Titans. Can you unlock all the mysteries and successfully wield the power of the Infinity Blade in this timeless swordplay adventure of champions and villains?

     

    8. GAME DEV STORY

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    Manage your own game company and try to create a million-selling game in this unique simulation. It features the ability to develop your company’s own game console, plus a system for changing your staff members’ professions. You can hire talented people and train them to develop their skills. As your staff gets more experience, you will unlock a wider array of game genres and content to develop. Try to find the most popular combinations and develop for the latest platform! Your staff members can have a variety of game-related professions, from programmer to sound engineer.

     

    7. STREETS OF RAGE

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    The city was once a happy, peaceful place…until one day, a powerful secret criminal organization took over. This vicious syndicate soon had control of the government and even the police force. The city has become a center of violence and crime where no one is safe. Amid this turmoil, a group of determined young police officers has sworn to clean up the city. Among them are Adam Hunter, Axel Stone and Blaze Fielding. They’ve decided to put their lives on the line and take back their city through their special hand-to-hand combat abilities. They are willing to risk anything, even their lives, on the Streets of Rage.

     

    6. MACHINARIUM

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    Machinarium is a full-length adventure game in which players take on the role of a robot who has been exiled to the scrap heap. Players must use logic, collect important items, and solve environmental puzzles to get the robot back into the city of Machinarium so he can rescue his robot-girlfriend, save the head of the city, and defeat the bad guys from the Black Cap Brotherhood.

     

  • Top 10 UFO Sightings

    I often think it to be characteristically arrogant for human beings to be settled with the opinion that we may be alone in the Universe. Given the endless tapestry of planets, stars, galaxies and moons set around our miniscule planet- it is 100 per cent more logical to assume the existence of alien life-forms than it is to revoke it through faith, fear or whatever other circumstances. I realize their seeming unwillingness to stage an official meeting with us is doing them no favors in this respect, however there are thousands of people who claim to have witnessed, at some point or another, Alien activity- namely the sighting of Un-identified Flying Objects (UFO’s).

     

    10. Washington D.C. – 1952

    First detected via radar in the Capital, a reported 7 UFO’s were sighted on consecutive weekends over D.C, captured in all their sinister glory in several photographs during this time- the crafts were seen flying in very untypical formation, leading to speculation that an invasion was imminent.

     

    9. Rendlesham Forest – 1980

    Situated in the Southern English county of Suffolk, Rendlesham Forest became the centre of a media frenzy in 1980 following the sighting of several UFO’s in the form of huge and largely un-accounted light beams. Though the details are scarce, the fact that the sighting was reported by several on duty servicemen from the nearby Air Force base gives it a measure of credibility.

     

    8. Los Angeles – 1942

    In an occurrence which remains unknown even to this day, a UFO was spotted over Hollywood just several months after the Japanese attacks at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Believed initially to be the beginning of another attack, the craft was opened upon by anti-aircraft defences in the city- only to disappear soon after.

     

    7. Turkey – 2008

    In 2008 a guard at the Yenikent Compound just miles west of the Turkish capital Ankara, reported a series of UFO sightings alleged to have occurred over a period of several months. The man’s reports were backed up both by other willing witnesses and by the series of videotapes he gathered of the various sightings. Once submitted to the Sirius UFO Space Science Research Centre, the footage was said to be the ‘most important images of a UFO ever filmed.

     

    6. London – 2011

    In the summer of 2011 a particularly interesting video emerged online depicted several distant UFO’s whizzing about just above the clouds over central London in broad daylight. The footage can still be tracked down online, as a result I urge you to find it and watch for yourself, as its certainly more engaging than any explanation I could attempt to fathom.

  • Top 10 Pink Girly Laptops – Page 2 of 2

    6. DELL Inspiron 1545 – pink


    Dell inspiron is a stylish laptop which is light and compact with smooth pattened casing and edges. Features are Pentium Dual-Core T4300, 2,1 GHz, 3072 MB, 250 Gb 15,6″ Qwerty, Windows® 7 Edition Familiale Premium English

     

    7. Asus Eee PC 1008P Karim Rashid Edition


    Asus is releases another hot pink laptop. The new netbook model, Eee PC 1008P, is basically an updated version of the Asus Eee PC 1008HA with an Intel Atom N450 processor replacing the older Atom N280 CPU. The limited edition features a distinctive cover design, which is painted up like a crocodile handbag straight out of Neiman Marcus.

     

    8. Hi-Grade Notino W5900 Laptop


    The LG uses an amalgamate of style and power. It is the mighty Intel Atom Processor, which has 160Gb disc space and an a more than adequate 1Gb of RAM. The LG also utilises the Windows XP operating system so is ideal for those not fully comfortable with the Linux system available on other notebooks in this class.This notebook also has an integrated web-cam and Wi-Fi connectivity built in.

     

    9. Pink LG X110


    The LG uses an amalgamate of style and power. It is the mighty Intel Atom Processor, which has 160Gb disc space and an a more than adequate 1Gb of RAM. The LG also utilises the Windows XP operating system so is ideal for those not fully comfortable with the Linux system available on other notebooks in this class.This notebook also has an integrated web-cam and Wi-Fi connectivity built in.

     

    10. Advent KC550 Pink Laptop


    The Advent KC550 Pink Laptop is a trendy looking laptop with very low price. the Advent KC550 Pink Laptop is a great choice for little girls. Here’s the spec Advent KC550 pink laptop: Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T2330(1.6 GHz, 533 MHz FSB, 1 MB Cache), 2 GB Main Memory, 120 GB Hard Drive, Wireless Enabled, Intel UMA Graphics Card Type, DVD±RW Optical Drives, Genuine Windows Vista (R) Home Premium, 13.3-inch of display screen, and a Weight of 2.32kg.

  • Top 10 Gadgets in 2010

    A plethora of smartphones, laptops, netbooks and software have given technology fans enough to keep them satisfied this decade. To gadget lovers out there, for sure, you’re all eagerly anticipating the line of new and hip gadgets for 2010. The rise of the applications market, new smartphones, touch screens and more powerful processors have ensured our day-to-day interactions with technology is becoming faster, easier and simply more entertaining. A few of these striking new gadgets have already achieved alot of attention during the last days but here we have rounded up the top 10 gadgets for 2010 that are worth-having!

     

    1. Light Touch

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    The Light Touch from Light Blue Optics is a marvel — it can beam a virtual computer on to any flat surface, allowing users to tap away as though on a proper keyboard. It’s not commercially available — the Cambridge-based company is hoping to license the technology to other manufacturers — but if it does go on sale, it could herald a shift in the way we interact with the world around us.

     

    2. Apple Tablet

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    When Apple introduced the iPhone, it shook up the cell phone business. Now, with the looming launch of a tablet-style computer, that definately means a new era for gadgetiers. It’s a tablet computer that can surf the Web and play music and videos. Apple’s tablet will use Verizon’s wireless data network to connect to the Internet when users are out of range of a Wi-Fi hotspot.  Just look at the image and for sure, you can’t help but drool over the possibility of having one in the near future.

     

    3. Plastic Logic Que E-Reader

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    This will be the e-reader to own in 2010. The flat body reaches almost sci-fi-like thinness, and because the 11.6-inch screen has touch capability, the bezel is entirely free of buttons except for “home,” just like an iPhone or iPod Touch. Plastic Logic has also forged partnerships with over 300 newspapers and magazines to have their content specially formatted for the device to preserve the print-like formatting – an important aspect of those publications that is largely lost on other e-readers.

     

    4. Microsoft Courier

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    Want to keep track of your appointments, to-do lists, and contacts in a techie way? Then, this is the gadget for you. Microsoft announced the development of its Courier Tablet last week and leaked videos show how the new interface will function.The heart for the Microsoft Courier  seems to be the infinite journal which is only bound by the storage constraints of the device. The Microsoft Courier functions mainly by keeping track of your appointments, to-do lists, etc. It is also made to be flexible so you can create original sketches and drawings using MS Paint. Plus, with this device, you can snap photos, browse the web, take notes, and clip text and images from Internet pages. And guess what? It functions as an e-reader too, just like these ebook reader devices at Amazon.

     

    5. Toshiba Cell TVs


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    The Cell Processor-powered 3D HDTV from Toshiba has just about every feature you could ever imagine, and on top of that, the picture quality (colors, black levels, clarity) is extremely impressive. Arguably though, the most talked about feature of the Cell TV was the real-time 2D-to-3D conversion that the set is capable of doing, regardless of the input content (home video, pictures, movies, video games). We think that the presence of the 2D-to-3D conversion feature could be a major factor when it comes time for the consumer to make the jump into 3D, regardless of how good it looks, because it will effectively make all of their content 3D, and that translates to more perceived value. Of course, Toshiba is not alone in the conversion market. Competitors like Samsung, JVC and others were demoing their own 2D-to-3D conversion material but it wasn’t clear how the effect was being achieved. All in all, the Cell TV is a promising entry from Toshiba. We found it hard to find fault with any other aspect of the unit. This one could be a real winner for Toshiba when it’s paired with their Blu-ray 3D player, the BDX-3000. Additional glasses will be available separately but again, the price is not yet known. Collecting 3D glasses for multi-person viewing looks to be shaping up to a similar financial exercise as collecting controllers for video game consoles.

    6. Zyxio Sensawaft

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    Have you ever wanted to control the cursor on your computer using only your breath? No? That’s a shame, because that’s exactly what the Sensawaft does. By blowing in to a special ‘microphone’, you can control the speed and direction of the cursor across your computer screen. Zyxio, the company behind the technology, says it could be very useful for disabled computer users, and also envisage it being applied to other scenarios, such as controlling a mobile phone, being used as a “third hand” when playing an action-packed video game, or even operating in-car sat-nav. We’ll see the first Sensawaft devices go on sale later this year, costing around £60.

     

    7. 4g iPhone

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    KT, a company partnered with Apple to sell iPhones in South Korea, revealed its plans to begin selling the 4G iPhone as early as April. We can obviously expect the phone to include new radio hardware for connecting to 4G networks, and KT’s reports indicate the phone will feature a new dual-core CPU for a speed boost. The screen is to be switched from a standard LCD to an OLED model, which could mean a brighter picture and reduced power consumption. There could also be a front-mounted camera for video chat and a battery that’s finally removable by the end-user.

     

    8. Lenovo IdeaPad U1

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    Hybrid technology has come to computers but it doesn’t mean your laptop will now run on hydrogen.

    Lenovo’s innovative ‘hybrid’ device is actually two gadgets in one — a notebook that looks much like a conventional laptop computer, except that it has a detachable screen, which doubles as its own separate tablet computer. Each part has its own processor and operating system, giving the one computer multi-functionality. They also synchronize to work as one machine with the base a hub and docking station and the tablet the mobile device. 3G wireless is built in. The U1 components each support more than five hours of 3G web browsing, 60 hours of 3G standby. It also has a video camera. The IdeaPad U1’s laptop and tablet modes each support more than five hours of 3G Web browsing and 60 hours of 3G standby. In addition, the U1 comes with integrated video camera and two stereo speakers with integrated microphone with echo cancellation make this the ideal PC for users who need flexibility but do not want to compromise features or functionality. The entire duo-purpose machine weighs in a 3.8 pounds and in the traditional notebook form  it has a 11.6 inch HD LED screen, with Windows 7.

     

    9. Optimus Tactus Keyboard

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    This is not your ordinary keyboard. The difference of the Optimus Tactus includes: no physical keys, has programmable keyboard surface, and can be switched from typing mode to video mode. Amazing, isn’t it?

     

    10. Parrot AR Drone

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    Augmented reality — in which real-world images are overlaid with useful data, information or rich content — is set to be one of the big success stories of 2010. Some experts even expect the technology to filter down to the world of video games, and that’s what Parrot’s drone was designed to showcase. The helicopter-style drone, powered by four small blades, floats lazily through the air. On board are two mini video cameras, which send images back to an iPhone, which is running a special app that transforms the device in to a remote control for the chopper, as well as a video game. By tilting the iPhone, players can change the direction of the quadricopter, while images beamed back from the chopper are overlaid with virtual pictures of monsters or aircraft zooming across the screen.

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  • 30 Amazing Watches You'd Love to Own

     

    1. Timex Thumbnail Watch


    This watch is still a design for now but the coolest watch you could ever own. This watch design could reinvent our whole perception over watches. The projects comes from a design contest organized by Timex to get new ideas for their future projects. The Nail Watch, as they naturally called it, allows you to check the time with just a quick glance over your arm. It will show up in different modes, calculator, date, calender etc and an option to chose the color. This would probably be the most stylish watch and all popular companies would cry if it hits the markets.

     

    2. Tiwe OLED Wrist Watch

    Tiwe OLED Wrist Watch works by displaying a series of dots across the watch’s face that appear to float around in a wholly random fashion until you either shake the watch or tap the screen – at which point the OLED dots will quickly assemble from their chaotic meanderings to form order hence displaying the current time in an analogue style before timing out and floating away back into chaos again. Let’s Shake the Watch to Form the Time from Chaos.

     

    3. Seiko Bluetooth Watch


    This Seiko watch not only tells time, it notifies you when a call or text message is received – on your phone – via Bluetooth. It also displays the battery level and network signal strength. SII (Seiko Instruments) in Japan has done a prototype of their bluetooth watch for mobile phone users. The bluetooth watch can connect to mobile phone and display important information on the watch.

     

    4. Binary Watch


    If you want to be the absolute computer geek, then this watch can’t miss from your wirst. But first you need to learn the binary language, if you don’t already know, because else you won’t be able to read the time.

     

    5. Storm Circuit Watch


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    The Circuit Watch uses a pair of tall stacked LED segments to illustrate the current time. The bars on the left show the current hour, while the bars on the right display appear to be split into two sections, one which displays tens of minutes and the other which shows individual minutes.

     

    6.  aoTimeFlexa


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    This is a self-gumming watch, that can be attached to virtually anything, from your hand to a jacket. The aoTimeFlexa is based on the flexible display technology and it can be bend and rolled like a paper. It also features touchscreen, so it doesn’t have any physical buttons. Being very slim and small, it can be used in any situation.

     

    7.  Abacus Hands Free Ball Watch

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    Wrist watches really don’t get any more minimalist than the Abacus Hands Free Ball Watch which is an entirely hands free affair, relying instead on a single metal ball to convey the time thanks to the use of a concealed magnet. Not a watch for those who cannot live without knowing the exact time but ideally suited to those seeking a stylish watch that offers a rather more casual relationship with time telling.

     

    8. Equilibrium Wrist Watch

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    Inspired by aircraft instrumentation, in particular an aircraft’s artificial horizon instrument, the Equilibrium Wrist Watch is a purely analogue affair designed by Daniel Will-Harris that offers a ‘sense of perspective to an ever-shifting horizon’.

     

    9. Liquid Time

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    There are two names of this watch: one is “Liquid Time” and the other is “From nowhere to nowhere”. Liquid Time utilizes two LCD screens specially crafted to fit the watch as well as some very clever typography.

     

    10. Nixie Watch


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    This watch looks designed especially for science geeks, because it displays the time on nixie tubes. For those that don’t know what nixie tubes are, they were used back in 1969 in calculators and are quaint neon display tubes. This watch only requires the flick of the wrist to display the hours, minutes in seconds in a sequence. It’s advantages are that it’s both rugged and water resistant. The Nixie Watch is great somebody that wants to be unique.

     

    11. Matrix M6001 LCD Watch

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    A deliciously retro inspired LCD wrist watch, the Matrix M6001 LCD Wrist Watch manages to ooze yesteryear appeal whilst offering highly original and distinctive styling – which is not an easy feat. Managing to be both understated and yet gloriously glam, though we’re not quite sure how this has been accomplished, the Matrix M6001 is, beyond all doubt, a retro fuelled masterpiece.

     

    12. Giovannoni Timesphere


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    At $150, the Giovannoni Timesphere is a nifty alarm clock – well yes not a watch practically though, however is capable of projecting the time onto any surface via a wireless orb. While sitting on the base, the wireless floating orb is charged through induction and once it is completely charged feel free to place it wherever and fix the point where you want time to be focused. The orb will project the time onto a wall or surface or your wrist and easily be lost when kicked or played with by a dog.

     

    13. ON AIR Wrist Watch

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    On air wrist Watch shows time in an extraordinary minimal way. While LED display shows minutes in number, its position shows us the current hour. Display is also function as a light and set button. If you push once LED lights up. To set the time you need just to push in the center of the display for 5 seconds and LED flashes, here you push upper or lower corner of the display to set the hour and the left and right corner to set minutes.

     

    14. Fossil Starck Watch

    This digital style watch displays the time in a unique fashion. In a ring shaped display, the hours are displayed as numbers while the minutes are displayed in segments. As time goes by, the segments build making a complete ring every hour. The center is completely see through and the pusher is located on the case back to create this sleek styling.

     

    15. Zihotch Watch

    This is one strange watch you probably wouldn’t like to wear, especially if you’re not Japanese. Excepting it’s huge, it looks like an old phone and you need to dial “117″ to hear the time in Japanese. You can watch the video in source to understand better what are we talking about.

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    16. The ORB – Time Orbit watch


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    The idea for this watch is classic plastic bracelet, with incorporated lines inside the watch that show the current time. Those three line are rotating around the watch and show the time, while the seconds line is going around all the time. One line for hour,second for minute and third for seconds,and three different colors for every lines. It`s simple concept, attractive and eye catching. The ORB could be made in two colors, black and white, with different colors for the time lines. Adjusting the clock is easy as the watch is the touchscreen, all you have to do is to touch the line, click adjust icon and slide current time line to correct time.

     

    17. Horological Machine No. 2


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    HM2 is a timepiece god. It has four dials, which offer the following measurements: “instantaneous jump hour, concentric retrograde minutes, retrograde date and bi-hemisphere moon phase.” That basically means the watch has two date and two time keeping dials. Who the hell cares? It’s stunning! This flawless beauty is worth $59,000.

     

    18. The Camera Phone Watch


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    Telson’s TWC 1150 is the world’s first camera phone watch. It supports a RUIM card which can be used in GSM phones for international roaming. Other features include, a 256 color LCD, plug-in camera, Infrared wireless earpiece, speakerphone, stopwatch, and planner.

     

    19. Ultra-Violet Watch


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    Infinity Optic’s Ultra-Violet watch is like an optical illusion, you’ll see the same reflection many times over due to specially placed mirrors and electroluminescent coated hands.

     

    20. Luna Crystal Watch


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    Time Floats magically inside this wathch. If you ever tried to match the brilliance of Swarovski’s expertise in crystal and mixed it with the bedazzling gems Signity specialize in, you might end up with something that looks a whole lot like this Luna Watch created by designer John Pszeniczny. Made with crystal, stainless steel and a Spessartite Garnet, the watch almost gives you the illusion of a crystal ball since the touching of tow contact points seems to make the time flash and float magically inside the crystal. With a subtle luminescence making it glow like a secret key to some outlandish magical world, the Luna watch finds the perfect balance between function and aesthetics making it just the perfect fashion accessory for the season.

     

    21. High-Tech Army Wristwatch


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    Tadiran Communications has developed new video communication technology that delivers real-time images taken by helicopters on to a 3-inch LCD display. This wristwatch-style receiver gives solidiers an aerial view of the battlefield with video beamed directly from drones at 30 frames per second. For $50,000, you’ll get a receiver, transmitter, and battery.

     

    22. Issey Miyake OVO  Watch


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    What can we say about Issey Miyake’s quite remarkable OVO Wrist Watch? A watch of extreme modernist beauty, the OVO is arguably one of (if not the) most striking wrist watches we’ve ever come across or are ever likely to come across. A masterpiece of watch design from the Japanese master of all things cool.

  • 10 Extremely Deadly Weapons of Today

    Do you plan to kill anyone? Just kidding, the world’s deadliest weapon could be divided into mechanical and non-mechanical. Today, we are going to going to look into the mechanical world of guns. This list includes weapons which are technically advanced such as Machine Guns, Sub Machine Guns, Rifles and Sniper Rifles and so here it is.

     

    10. Heckler-Koch HK MG4 MG43 Machine Gun

    This light machine gun that is belt-fed 5.56mm was designed and developed by the German Company Heckler & Koch. The weapons creation was in the late 1990s and first public glimpse was in September 2001. The product has a lightweight design, which provided maximum safety to its user along with high reliability under adverse conditions. In addition, its ammunition came in a wide variety from different manufacturers without the need to adjust its gas system. Initially the design was known as the MG43 and today, it has replaced many other machine guns of its time due to better technical features.

     

    9. Accuracy International AS50 Snipe Rifle

    The weapon AS50 was manufactured by a British firm named as the Accuracy International. The most popular feature of it is that it enables its user to focus on its target from a very long rage with high accuracy. This rifle is highly transportable, ergonomic and lightweight. In addition, the disassembling of an AS50 could be acquired under three minutes without any tool usage. Other design features include two part machined steel reciver, additional rails and accuracy of 1.5 MOA. The AS50 weighs 14.1 kilograms (31 lb) empty and holds five rounds of .50 BMG in a single stack removable box magazine.

     

    8. F-2000 Assault rifle

    The F2000 Assault Rifle was designed by FN Herstal in Belgium. The F2000 was manufactured publicly in 2001 at an exhibition held in Abu Dhabi. Its features include a modular weapon system and a compact 5.56x45m Nato caliber configured in a bull pup layout. The rifle consists of two main assemblies and a removable hand guard is installed in front of the trigger, which completes and encloses the trigger guard. As for the safety in concerned the fire selected doubles as the weapons manual safety and secures the firearm against accidental discharge. Thus, making the F2000 is a selective fire weapon operating from a closed bolt.

     

    7. Heckler & Koch HK 416 Assault Rifle


    The F2000 Assault Rifle was designed by FN Herstal in Belgium. The F2000 was manufactured publicly in 2001 at an exhibition held in Abu Dhabi. Its features include a modular weapon system and a compact 5.56x45m Nato caliber configured in a bull pup layout. The rifle consists of two main assemblies and a removable hand guard is installed in front of the trigger, which completes and encloses the trigger guard. As for the safety in concerned the fire selected doubles as the weapons manual safety and secures the firearm against accidental discharge. Thus, making the F2000 is a selective fire weapon operating from a closed bolt.

     

    6. XM307 ACSW Advanced Heavy Machine Gun

    ACSW stands for Advanced Crew Served Weapon. The XM307 was a 25mm belt-felt smart shell Grenade Machine Gun. It is designed to be light weighted and two men usable guns as well as the ability to be mounted on a vehicle. The range through which it can kill people is two thousand meters and can destroy watercrafts, helicopters and light armored vehicles, at thousand meters. It was designed by the U.S army in order to replace and supplement the MK 19 Grenade Launcher and M2 Heavy Machine Gun. It could fire up to 25 mm air burst style and point detonating ammunition, at a constant rate  of two hundred and sixty rounds a minute and with a range as effective as up to 2 kilometers.

     

    5. Kalashnikov AK 47 Assault Rifle from Russia


    Mikhail Kalashnikov developed the AK-47 in the Soviet Union. This is a selective fire, gas operated 7.62x39mm assault rifle. Its design work started in World War II and after 1946; AK-47 officially introduced for military trials. Even after six decades, this model is most widely used and popular assault rifles in the world because of its durability, low production cost and ease of use. Its manufacturing is done in many countries and has been in seen service with armed forces as well as revolutionary and terrorist organizations worldwide. The AK-47 was the basis for developing many other types of individual and crew-served firearms

     

    4. MG 3 Machine Gun from Germany


    The MG 3 which is a German general purpose machine gun officially created for the 7.62x51mm Nato Catridge. The design of this weapon is also derived from World War II. The MG3 was developed in the late 1950s and still after a long time, it is used to serve as a squad support weapon which can also be used as a machine gun mounted on a vehicle. The weapon and its derivatives have also been acquired by the armed forces of over 30 countries. Production rights to the machine gun were purchased by Italy, Spain, Pakistan, Greece, Iran, Sudan and Turkey.

     

    3. Uzi Sub-machine Gun

    Major Uziel Gal in Israel designed the Uzi submachine Gun. It is related to the species of blow-back operated and open bolt system submachine guns. Machine pistols are considered as the smaller variants and it is one of the initially weapons to use the design of telescoping bolt that creates allowance for  the magazine to be used as a pistol grip for a shorter  and smaller weapon, a design not seen since the Japanese Type II machine pistol. In 1950, its prototype was completed as majorly. Rear-echelon troops, officers, artillery troops and tankers, as well as a frontline weapon have defined it as a personal defense weapon by elite light infantry assault forces.

     

    2. Thomson M1921 M1928 Sub-machine Gun/ Tommy Gun

    The Thompson M1921 M1928 Submachine Gun invented by John T. Thompson under the category American submachine guns, in 1919. During the prohibition era was not so famous and was used by both the parties of the law enforcement officials as well as criminals. This submachine gun is also known as Tommy gun or Trench Broom. Due to its ergonomics, it was favored by both evil and good people, in addition, the gun’s compactness, reliability, large cartridge and high volume of automatic fire all added up to its advantage. Since then it has become popular amongst gun collectors and users.

     

    1. DSR-Precision DSR 50 Sniper Rifle

    DSR 50 is a sniper rifle that includes necessary modifications to fire the more powerful .50 caliber round. It is a bolt action, anti material rifle that is manufactured in Germany. The DSR 50 when it comes to design follows the bull pup along with the free-floating barrel technology. The foldable bipod is placed on top of where the barrel is found, and the malleable front grip is placed below the barrel. The DSR 50 features fully adjustable butt sock and cheek piece. The holder for spare magazine is installed upfront at the start of trigger guard that decreases reloading time.DSR 50-action features a match-grade with a fluted barrel that could be quickly interchanged and is fixed with the help of three screws into receiver.

  • 10 Most Useless Inventions

    I was surfing the internet when I saw this crazy useless invention that hit the limelight a couple of weeks ago. Just so you know, that thing is discussed in this list and is actually at the top spot. I figured that if there are brains that can actually put this sort of a thing into production then there might be other geniuses out there with absolutely amazing inventions. So I researched and here I am with the list on ten of the most useless things you can actually buy. Enjoy the read!

     

    10. CAT WIGS

    Cat Wigs - Ten Most Useless Inventions
    I happen to be a cat person and this particular invention actually annoys the hell out of me. Cats are lovely creatures; they are beautiful, pretty and insanely cute. Why on earth would I want my cat dressed up in a wig? That’s exactly what a cat needs because they are so jealous of human hair. They have their own hair to worry about sir!

     

    9. THE DOG SACK

    Dog Sack - Ten Most Useless Inventions
    I am sure most of our readers love dogs. I love them too but that’s not the point. You take a nice family trip and you bring your dog along. Now, if you care enough to take the dog along with you, I am sure it will not bother you if the dog actually sits inside the car right? This particular invention is all about installing a sack right outside the door of your car so your dog can have a seat of his own. Pretty genius, at least until you’re in a bumper to bumper traffic. Yeah, that ought to be fun.

     

    8. PHONE FINGERS

    Phone Fingers - Ten Most Useless Inventions
    We are living in a smart age where smart phones and other smart products are the thing. I am sure most of you own a smartphone, and probably the one with a touch screen. If you keep using the phone for a long time, you must have noticed that the screen gets a little smudgy with body oils and finger prints. Well, fear not because now you can wear these condom-like and so totally gay finger gloves to protect your screen. Your screen will never be smudgy again. Of course you can imagine how much of a hassle it will be to actually wear these and then take them off in emergencies. Hats off!

     

    7. SUBWAY CHINREST

    Subway Chinrest - Ten Most Useless Inventions
    The last I heard, man was a social animal. I was unaware that that has changed to just ‘animal’. Are you aware that donkeys can actually sleep standing up? Well, don’t be jealous because on the subway, you can do the same thing and it is not limited to subways. You can very well have this pole in your house, because when is bed ever a comfortable place to sleep. Most of the times, people don’t get a seat on the subway so they have to stand, and the neck starts hurting if you keep standing for a long time, therefore, Subway Chinrest was born.

     

    6. THE PIZZA FORK

    The Pizza Fork - Ten Most Useless Inventions
    You know how difficult it is to use both your hands while eating a pizza. You know, you hold a fork in one hand and a knife in the other one. Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could do everything with just one hand while the other hand rests? I think that’s what the inventor of this particular fork had in his mind. I mean, why, WHY would you install a pizza-cutter right on the fork? We can use two hands, and even if we are unfortunate enough to not use the other hand, we can manage. Thanks for your creativity, but no thanks.