APPLE TELEVISION??

Apple has plans to release 32- and 37-inch “smart” television models in 2012 to launch the Apple TV era, tech-savvy analysts and TV insiders continue to speculate on how Apple will change TV forever. There’s no doubt that the future of TV is connected to the web (and likely connected to Apple). And that future, what was once only a thought of “wouldn’t that be cool,” is almost now. But within that “now”, we still have cable television and such issues as content, licensing, and more. One of the many million dollar questions surrounding Apple TV sets is how the status quo will interact with Apple TV and vice versa.

Although the thought of Apple TV sets is exciting in terms of possibilities, as all new technology is, business models don’t change overnight. There are many, MANY huge companies within the business of television. From satellite to set to streaming to smart-phone to subscription (and more), some of the biggest companies in the world aren’t about to go belly-up simply because Apple is in the TV game with their own models. With Apple rumored to take TV to the next level, everyone involved will need to work together. Apparently, if it’s indeed true, that very professional togetherness is already taking place after recent reports indicated Samsung is making the connectivity chips for the Apple TV.

Controlling Apple TV

Back in the day, it was a huge deal when the remote control went mainstream. Ask your grandfather and he’ll tell you what it was like to get up and change channels. But that was golden stone age of television as compared to where TV is headed. Thanks to various product experiments over the years with voice recognition (Siri), gesture technology (Wii and Kinnect), and apps for the iPhone and iPad, users will likely have many options at their disposal to control Apple TV. Control of television will be from anywhere, anytime, and constantly evolving.

TV Apps

Since the iPhone and iPad continue to normalize apps as necessary mainstream products, TV is the next logical and organic step. But in revolutionizing the medium, TV apps could have a profound impact on the industry and experience in terms of interactivity. Not only could you be able to bring current apps, games, music, films from iCloud, and other Apple devices over to Apple sets, but networks could then offer a new level of interactivity to fans through apps. If you can use an iPod Touchto serve as an Apple TV on older television sets, imagine what you’ll be able to do with apps on a real Apple TV set.

Take the V-Room on the popular NBC singing competition The Voice, which gave viewers a live, hosted update on The Voice within the social media landscape. Forget the days of seeing people on TV tweeting away on laptops, a TV app will connect you directly behind-the-scenes to the activity on the show. Not directly as we think of it now – at arm’s length – but DIRECTLY backstage. At the same time, the very apps you use could sync with the TV show and change as the episode progresses to explore other aspects of the program exclusively through Apple TV. The possibilities with apps are endless.

Channels and Cable

Although the cable stranglehold on television won’t be over in the short term, we’ve already seen a glimpse of how things may evolve thanks to current cable subscription options. With Apple TV, user-viewers may have built-in subscription options that allow for customization over several internet channels. Not only will Apple TV intelligently mix up programs from variety of channels, user-viewers could eventually have the ultimate DVR from iCloud that pushes out your favorite TV programming to all of your devices, including your car, where Siri can make sure you don’t miss the big game. Although we don’t know exactly how Apple TV will play out, cable giants may need to follow the Apple model just like how the iPhone took the cell-phone industry to new heights.

Social Component

Given the explosion of all things social in recent years, Apple TV could connect you to what your friends are watching and take the experience to a whole new level. Given the popularity of video within networks like Twitter and Facebook, television is the perfect medium to combine social media with the television experience. Imagine being able to interact with your friends in real time while watching your favorite TV show, or see comments by friends at key points in recorded TV. Apple TV could allow you to have your own exclusive social network within your TV filled with friends who have the same TV tastes as you. Imagine not having to feel dirty that you’re watching Jersey Shore or Toddlers & Tiaras when you’re among Apple TV friends.

Webcam, Live Participation, Video Conferencing

With potential webcam technology already built into your TV, Apple could revolutionize what it means to be part of a live studio audience. Imagine if you could participate with your favorite talk show while it airs. Imagine being able to interact with other members of the audience as the show airs.

As well, the potential for Apple TV to take video conferencing to a new level is not only exciting but practical for end users. Given the many new small business owners, video conferencing through TV will eventually become the standard. Your living room will also be your own boardroom. Expect your home office to eventually be fully equipped with the proper all-in-one technology.

BATMAN "DARK NIGHT RISES"

The new trailer for "The Dark Knight Rises" is out and moviebuffs are all over the clip. We think even the most jaded fanboy or fangirl would agree that, all in all, the trailer is stunning. More importantly, it offers up new looks at key characters, amazing effects (watch a football field disappear!), and some timely character motivation.

Perhaps most telling is what Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle (aka Catwoman) whispers to Bruce Wayne while dancing.

"You think this can last," Kyle says, an apparent reference to Wayne's extreme wealth, and a nod to a much darker version of the real life 99% Occupy Movement. "There's a storm coming, Mr. Wayne. You and your friends better batten down the hatches. Because when it hits you're all going to wonder how you ever thought you could live so large and leave so little for the rest of us."

The screen then fills with images of mansions being ransacked, the wealthy cowering under antique tables, and prisons exploding with newly freed convicts carrying automatic weapons (natch).

That chilling bit of dialogue is just one of many bits worth noting in a trailer that is chock full of 'em. Alfred, played by Michael Caine, appears to be at a crossroads. The political machine may be turning against the newly-crowned Commissioner Gordon (Gary Oldman). And Bane (played by Tom Hardy) looks like scariest dude this side of the Joker. "When Gotham is in ashes," he tells a seemingly defeated Bruce Wayne, "you have my permission to die."

Other A-list actors make appearances in the trailer, but they're there and gone so quickly you may not notice. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is in there for about half a second, as is Oscar-winner Marion Cotillard. Fans of "Full Metal Jacket" may notice Mathew Modine. And, of course, the Batmobile (which isn't technically an actor, but still) makes an impressive appearance.

10 THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT BRUCE LEE

Did you know that martial arts legend Bruce Lee was not pure Chinese?. Not just this, he was a Philosophy major at the Washington University and has authored three books before he died at 32. 
Facts-

1)  CHUCK NORRIS admits that BRUCE LEE would've beaten him in a real fight.

2)  BRUCE LEE was capable of performing 'ONE-FINGER' or 'THUMBS-ONLY' push ups.

3)  BRUCE was a keen philosopher and related the principles of YIN AND YANG to martial arts.

4)  LEE could land a punch that was initiated from over 3ft. away in 0.05 seconds

5)  BRUCE disliked 'FLYING-KICKS'. He considered them impractical for real fights.

6)  LEE could get a 300 POUND punching bag to hit the ceiling with a side kick.

7)  BRUCE was an accomplished dancer and won the 1958 Hong Kong CHA-CHA        CHAMPIONSHIP.

8)  With his famed 'ONE-INCH PUNCH' , LEE could send individuals who outweighed him flying through the air.

9)  BRUCE developed his own style of martial art- JEET KUNE DO.

10)  LEE'S moves were so fast that his fight scenes were often shown in slow motion.

BMW IS BACK WITH A BANG !!!

BMW lovers might enjoy this as BMW is going to release the series of cars called ' I-cars ' that is Electric cars in upcoming two to three years according to the head but it may take 5 years.
So to enjoy i have some pictures for you-

ANDROID APPS MANIA

Google sky map : This app is very cool and really easy to use. Once this app is downloaded into your Android, you can point the phone to the sky the Google Sky Map will show the stars, planets, constellations, and will help you identify the celestial objects.

Astro File Manager: Astro File Manager is an app that lets you navigate through the Android file system. It is like a Windows-style file explorer. If you would like to directly install Android APK files yourself, you will require this or some other navigation app in your system. The Astro File Manager makes your phone feel like a computer.

Seesmic : There are many Twitter apps on Android. Additionally, Twitter also launched its own-brand app recently. However, Seesmic has had some loyal followers. One of the most advantages of Seesmic is that it offers support for multiple accounts, it has a home page widget that shows latest tweets, and has an incredibly slick and professional design.

Mobile Maps : Developed in UK, Mobile Maps is downloadable directly on to your Android smartphone. It helps you get free satellite navigation facility and images onto your Android devices. The app works like a sat navigation device that is switched on with every turning direction. Your phone’s GPS works by plotting the directions and the journey ahead of you as per traffic conditions.

Beyond­Pod : The Beyond-Pod application integrates with the Android music player. It helps you find and manage audio and video podcasts. Though the base version is free. The premium version at $7 provides better controls to update and manage subscriptions.

Weather Channel : As the name suggests the Weather Channel is a weather app. It offers accurate current conditions with extreme detail down to wind speed, humidity and UV index. Additionally, the Weather Channel’s app also offers hourly and 10-day forecasts for planning ahead. In addition to this it also provides advanced features like animated weather radar.

Google Voice : Google Voice is an application that provides you a phone number that can ring at multiple places or devices. It allows you to access all of your voicemail and text messages over the Web. For people who need privacy, the app can also make outgoing calls such that the receiver gets only the Google Voice number and not your phone number.

Advanced Task Killer : Advanced Task Killer (ATK) is one of the apps whose features should have ideally been built into the Android. It helps you manage your apps to ensure that the performance or battery life is not hurt. It comes with a widget that you can tap once to kill all open apps.

Opera Mini Beta : There have been many debates on which browser is better – Opera or SkyFire. Though the jury may be out on the answer, it doesn’t take away anything from the fact that your Android needs a browser. Opera Mini is the pick here, cause it has been around for a while.

Astrid : Astrid is also called Android’s Simple Task Recording Dashboard (ASTRID). It maintains and follows up on to-do lists and helps you organize your life within the phone. It integrates cleanly into the Android interface, and can motivate you on your deadlines and give humanizing reminds.

So which are your favorite google andriod applications? also let us know if we missed out on any cool yet helpful apps!

THINGS WHICH WILL DISAPPEAR

9 Things That Will Probably Disappear In Our Lifetime...

Whether these changes are good or bad depends in part on how we adapt to them. But, ready or not, here they come  1. The  Post Office.  Get ready to imagine a world without the post office.  They are so deeply in financial trouble that there is probably no way to sustain it long term.  Email, Fed Ex, and UPS have just about wiped out the minimum revenue needed to keep the post office alive.  Most of your mail every day is junk mail and bills.  2. The Cheque.   Britain is already laying the groundwork to do away with checks by 2018.  It costs the financial system billions of dollars a year to process checks.  Plastic cards and  online transactions will lead to the eventual demise of the check.  This plays right into the death of the post office.  If you never paid your bills by mail and never received them by mail, the post office would absolutely go out of business.  3. The  Newspaper.  The younger generation simply doesn't read the newspaper.  They certainly don't subscribe to a daily delivered print edition.  That may go the way of the milkman and the laundry man.  As for reading the paper online, get ready to pay for it.  The rise in mobile Internet devices and e-readers has caused all the newspaper and magazine publishers to form an alliance.  They have met with Apple, Amazon, and the major cell phone companies to develop a model for paid subscription services.  4. The Book.  You say you will never give up the physical book that you hold in your hand and turn the literal pages.  I said the same thing about downloading music fromiTunes  I wanted my hard copy CD.  But I quickly changed my mind when I discovered that I could get albums for half the price without ever leaving home to get the latest music.  The same thing will happen with books  You can browse a bookstore online and even read a preview chapter before you buy.  And the price is less than half that of a real book.  And think of the  convenience!  Once you start flicking your fingers on the screen instead of the book, you find that you are lost in the story, can't wait to see what happens next, and you forget that you're holding a gadget instead of a book.  5. The Land Line Telephone.  Unless you have a large family and make a lot of local calls, you don't need it anymore.  Most people keep it simply because they've always had it.  But you are paying double charges for that extra  service.  All the cell phone companies will let you call customers using the same cell provider for no charge against your minutes  6. Music.  This is one of the saddest parts of the change story.  The music industry is dying a slow death.  Not just because of illegal downloading.  It's the lack of innovative new music being given a chance to get to the people who would like to hear it.  Greed and  corruption is the problem.  The record labels and the radio conglomerates are simply self-destructing.  Over 40% of the music purchased today is "catalog items," meaning traditional music that the public is familiar with.  Older established artists.  This is also true on the live concert circuit.  To explore this fascinating and disturbing topic further, check out the book,  "Appetite for Self-Destruction" by Steve Knopper, and the video documentary, "Before the Music Dies.."   7. Television.  Revenues to the networks are down dramatically.  Not just because of the economy.  People are watching TV and movies streamed from their computers.  And they're playing games and doing lots of other things that take up the time that used to be spent watching TV.  Prime time shows have degenerated down to lower than the lowest common denominator.  Cable rates are skyrocketing and commercials run about every 4 minutes and 30 seconds.  I say good riddance to most of it.  It's time for the cable companies to be put out of our misery..  Let the people choose what they want to watch online and through Netflix.  8. The "Things" That You Own.  Many of the very possessions that we used to own are still in our lives, but we may not actually own them in the future.  They may simply reside in "the cloud."  Today your computer has a hard drive and you store your pictures, music, movies, and documents.  Your software is on a CD or DVD, and you can always re-install it if need be.  But all of that is changing.  Apple, Microsoft, and Google are all finishing up their latest "cloud services."  That means that when you turn on a computer, the Internet will be built into the operating system.  So, Windows, Google, and the Mac OS will be tied straight into the Internet.  If you click an icon, it will open something in the Internet cloud.  If you save something, it will be saved to the cloud.  And you may pay a monthly  subscription fee to the cloud provider.  In this virtual world, you can access your music or your books, or your whatever from any laptop or handheld  device.  That's the good news. But, will you actually own any of this "stuff" or will it all be able to disappear at any moment in a big "Poof?"  Will most of the things in our lives be disposable and whimsical?  It makes you want to run to the closet and pull out that photo album, grab a book from the shelf, or open up a CD case and pull out the insert.   9. Privacy.  If there ever was a concept that we can look back on nostalgically, it would be privacy. That's gone.  It's been gone for a long time anyway.  There are cameras on the street, in most of the buildings, and even built into your computer and cell phone.  But you can be sure that 24/7, "They" know who you are and where you are, right down to the GPS coordinates, and the Google Street View.  If you buy something, your habit is put into a  zillion profiles, and your ads will change to reflect those habits.  And "They" will try to get you to buy something else.  Again and again.   All we will have that can't be changed are Memories. ( In my case, even these are fading).

Mr.Banta

A brief overview of Mr. Banta

* He studied for a blood test.

* He sold his car for gas money.

* When he missed bus #44 he took bus #22 twice instead.

* When he went to the airport and saw a sign that said, "Airport Left," he turned around and went home. 

* When he heard that 90% of all crimes occur around the home, he moved.

* He thought if he spoke his mind, he'd be speechless.                                               

* He thought Boyz II Men was a day care center.

* At the bottom of an application where it says "Sign here:" he wrote "Sagittarius. "

* He took the ruler to bed to see how long he slept.

* He sent a fax with a stamp on it.

* He spent 20 minutes looking at the orange juice can because it said "Concentrate. "

THE YEAR OF SCAREWARE

The pentagon receives over six
million hacking and security 
threats a day.
Reported on PBS Special


Scareware is rising at an 
"unprecedented rate".More
than 4,85,000 strains of 
scareware are active right
now.
The Anti-Phishing Working Group


90% of all email is spam,
with an additional 1.11%
containing actual malware.
Panda Security


There are some straight-
forward things the industry 
should be doing right now
to fix things(security hole),
and I don't know why they
haven't been done yet.
Tim Berners-Lee-World Wide Web Founder


THE STATEMENTS on the top aren't random-nor the conspiracy theories at their best.This is the state of the Internet.Hack attacks break sophistications has reached extraordinary levels,scareware is all over and cybercrime is now a serious career.And that leaves you very vulnerable.Not because you do weired and risky things.Not at all.it leaves you vulnerable because of your daily journey online.Today we'll take a journey too.Our destination-the world's most dangerous places.Fortunately,this is a trip that may also be one of  awareness and control.You may come out of this particular journey safer and more aware.                           

PASSWORDS-
your online life runs on passwords.email,facebook,twitter,online banking,credit card ,e-shopping accounts- all of these and more require a login.And most of us have ridiculous easy passwords.The human mind is programmed to use passwords that make sense to us,that take from our daily lives.Thus names,,birthdays and dates are what we make into a password.Easy to remember,easy to type in and also very easy to hack into.Start by having a master password that protects all your other passwords.It is said that the toughest password is a full sentence  without a space that has one extra number and one extra symbol.Thus," ithinknobody$canbreak9this " is a much better password than " taranng ".

MULTIPLE ONLINE SHENANIGANS-
this section deals with just normal stuff you do all day,every day and why complaceny her could be fatal.this segment here could take a whole book,but let's try and do it as quick primer.

SHORTWAY TO HELL:  don't click on shortened links on twitter,facebook or emails-they could take you direct to malicious websites.Instead,use apps that give you a preview,like tweetdeck and tiny URL.


INBOX TIME BOMB:  The sophistication of phishing and malicious emails has reached epidemic proportions.it's almost impossible to distinguish between them and real ones from a company that you trust.go directly to the website you deal with,don't click links from within your email and don't trust anything that lands in your inbox.


TORRENT TERROR:  Your free movie or top 100 songs could also end up as a download of the best of spyware and viruses.Torrent sites are now known as the most dangerous of them all as there is no vetting of content whatsoever.If you can't give up on free downloads,then use torrents on second computer of f your network,keep all downloads in one folder,don't auto launch them,avoid compressed files and use a super-duper antivirus on each before you open them. 
                                                                    

QUOTES

 MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES:

Humans have the remarkable ability to get exactly what they must have.But there is a difference between a "must" and "want." 
Jim Rohn 

The best motivating is self-motivating.The guy says,"I wish someone would come by and turn me on."What if they don't show up?You've got to have a better plan for your life. 
Jim Rohn 

When you know what you want,and you want it badly enough,you'll find a way to get it . 
Jim Rohn 

Motivation alone is not enough.If you have an idiot and you motivate him,now you have a motivated idiot. 
Jim Rohn 

If you wish to find,you must search.Rarely does a good idea interrupt you. 
Jim Rohn 

Without a sense of urgency,dersire loses its value. 
Jim Rohn 

Motivation is a mystery.Why does one salesperson see his first prospect at seven in the morning and another salesperson is just getting out of bed at eleven?I don't know.It's part of the mysteries of life. 
Jim Rohn 

Give a lecture to a thousand people.One walks out and says,I'm going to change my life." Another one walks out with a yawn and says,"I've heard all this before."Why is that? Why wouldn't both be affected the same way?Another mystery. 
Jim Rohn 

The millionaire says to a thousand people,"Iread this book and it started me on the road to wealth."Guess how many go out and get the book?Very few.Isn't that incredible?Why would everyone get the book?A mystery of life. 
Jim Rohn 

My suggestion would be to walk away from the 90% who don't and join the 10% who do. 
Jim Rohn 

BE HAPPY

                          "Utilise & enjoy your life as it has an expiry date".

See these People sleeping without any tension....