THINGS TO KNOW -: GOOGLE DRIVE

These days Goggle Drive is a much talked topic.FOLLOWING will make make you familiar to it.






It is a place where we can create,share,work together on a topic and store are all stuff.
We can upload and access all of our files, including videos, photos, Google Docs, PDFs and beyond.
     
    

SOME FEATURES OF GOOGLE DRIVE---:




- GOOGLE DRIVE  IS A CLOUD STORAGE SERVICE
            Essentially, it's a stronger version of Google Docs.You can store your documents, photos, music,    videos, etc. all in one place.It syncs with your mobile devices and your computer, so if you make a change from one gadget, it will automatically show up if you were to access it elsewhere. It relies heavily on Google search, with image recognition for browsing your photos and some OCR capabilities.



 - GOOGLE DRIVE INTEGRATES YOU WITH Gmail AND THIRD-PARTY  APPS
             
                 You can open things you saved in Google drive using other service.It is liable to more than 30
different types of files, including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop and HD video and you don't even have to have those programs installed on your computer.



   -GOOGLE DRIVE WILL PRESENT A BIG CHALLENGE TO DROPBOX

                 Having 45 million users, Dropbox has been the leader when it comes to cloud storage. However, it only gives you 2GB for free, and chances are you already subscribe to one, if not more, of Google's services. So when people are deciding on a destination for their data, they'll turn to Drive by default, rather than signing up for an outside service, especially if they're one of the millions already using Gmail, for example. And for most people, 5GB is pretty sufficient, meaning they're going to stick with Google.

      -GOOGLE DRIVE IS NOT ONLY FOR ANDROID

                    Though Apple's iCloud only caters to iOS users, the Google counterpart is open to all platforms. It's easily accessible from a wide variety of devices, like Android tablets and phones, as well as the iPad and the iPhone (though only through a web browser at the moment). An app for Android dropped today, and an iOS version is coming in the next few weeks. You can also download Drive for your Mac or PC.

     -GOOGLE DRIVE HAS 5GB STORAGE

                 Google Drive is offering the first 5GB of storage per account for free. Additional storage will be sold for prices starting at $2.49 per month for 25 gigabytes.

NO USE OF WWW ON COMPUTERS

A survey once pointed out that 80 per cent of computers in this world were being used to only connect to the Internet. Another study estimated that there are over 1 billion personal computers on the planet.
On July 9, over half of that one billion, may fail to connect to the Internet — marking the start for what many are calling the ‘computer apocalypse’.
Trouble began when pesky hackers attempted an online advertising scam to take control of infected computers worldwide. The crims earned profits from advertisements that appeared on websites that victims were tricked into visiting. The scam then netted the hackers at least $14 million (not much, is it?) and made thousands of computers reliant on rogue servers for browsing.
Then, in a highly unusual response, America’s FBI set up a safety net using government computers to prevent Internet disruptions for infected users - meaning they were browsing the Web via this system.
And now, the ‘Feds’ have decided to pull the plug on their system — a step that could leave thousands, and probably millions without Internet services on July 9. Numbers estimate that the figure starts from 570,000.
The affected are primarily ‘home users’ whose ability to recover from such a crisis is severely limited. Governments, other that the United States, have made no statements regarding the problem and, unfortunately, many are still unaware of the impending doom.
But trying to solve the problem, is a link. The FBI are encouraging users to visit a website, http://www.dcwg.org, that will let people know if they’re infected and explains how to fix the problem.
There are still many rumors floating around July 9 but one thing’s for sure. That’s the day the world’s millions will hit the enter button, and pray.

KFC ordered to pay $8.3 million to an AUS girl

Kentucky Fried Chicken was ordered to pay $8.3 million to an Australian girl who suffered brain damage
and got paralysed .Monika Samaan's family say she became seriously ill when she ate a Chicken Twister at Villawood KFC in 2005.


She was just seven at that time  when she suffered salmonella encephalopathy -- a brain ijury linked to food poisoning that also left her with a blood infection and septic shock.


The New South Wales Supreme Court gave judement in the family's favour a week ago and on Friday
ordered KFC to pay the girl Aus$8 million in damages plus legal costs.



  

TOP ACTRESSES OF BOLLYWOOD.....

10. Bipasha Basu

The sensational Bollywood black cat Bipasha Basu is ranked number 10 at list of top ten Bollywood actresses of 2011 for appearing in film Dum Maro Dum as Zoey. She has always been the top choice for a sexy number such as “Beedi Jalayi Ley” and “Namak Ishq Ka” in the film Omkara and for roles such as in films Ajnabee, Jism, Race and now in Players.

9. Lara Dutta

Lara Dutta resumed her career as a film actress after winning Miss Universe in 2000. Though she had done numerous Bollywood films but her latest film Don 2: The King Is Back is the Blockbuster of 2011 yearning 105 crore at box office.

8. Asin

Bollywood diva Asin captures the limelight with her light hearted acting skills and soft screen play. Her two blockbusters Ghajini 2008 and Ready 2011, with two big Khans of Bollywood, Amir Khan and Salman Khan produced 120 crore and 114 crore at Indian cinema.

7. Deepeka Padukone

The skinny hot babe of Indian cinema Deepeka Padukone had a blockbuster debut Om Shanti Om opposite to Shah Rukh Khan in 2007 and since then she is endeavoring to be amongst the top ten Bollywood actresses. In 2011, Deepeka Padukone appeared in movies Aarakshan and Desi Boys and also in item number in film Dum Maaro Dum. She won a Star Screen Award for Best Actress (Popular Choice) 2012 for her movie Desi Boyz and thus stands at 7th position in top ten actresses of Bollywood in 2011.

6. Anushka Sharma

The sweet but ravishing Bollywood star Anushka Sharma is known for her energetic performance in film Band Baaja Baaraat and also for the rocking performance in Ladies vs Ricky Bahl.

5. Kangna Ranaut

Landing in Bollywood with her debut Gangster and then gradually rising to fame, Indian actress Kangna Ranaut is ranked at 5 in top ten Bollywood actresses of 2011 list. She appeared in films such as Double Dhamaal, Tanu Weds Manu, Rascals and in super hit film Once upon a time in mumbai that earned 44 crore at box office.

4. Priyanka Chopra

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The witchy killer of 7 Khoon Maaf and the jungli billi of Don 2, Priyanka Chopra has stolen the hearts of millions of fans with her seductive performance and luring voice. With grossing 105 crore for Don 2, Priyanka Chopra is the 4th top Bollywood actress and also the Hottest Girl of 2011. Her latest film Agneepath is just released recently in which she is playing against Hrithik Roshan.

3. Vidya Balan

Vidya Balan has proved herself the most seductive actress of Bollywood for her latest film The Dirty Picture that grossed 80 crore at box office. Her other films released in 2011 were No One Killed Jessica, and Ishqiya.

2. Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif stands at number two in top ten Bollywood actresses of 2011-2012 due to making three hit films in 2011. Her movies Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara generated 93 crore, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan made 58 crore whereas, Tees Maar Khan with her sizzling item number “Sheela Ki Jawani” was an average with 61 crore.

Katrina Kaif won a Star Screen Award for Best Actress (Popular Choice) for her films Raajneeti and Tees Maar Khan in 2011 and a Zee Cine Awards for International Icon Female in 2012. She was also voted the sexiest Asian woman in the world in years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

1. Kareena Kapoor

The super hot Bollywood girl Kareena Kapoor is no doubt the top Bollywood actress of 2011 for harvesting three blockbusters last year.

Her sci-fi film with King Khan, Ra.One earned 115 crore, Golmaal 3 closed with 107 crore whereas the biggest hit, making 145 crore was the film Bodyguard with Salman Khan, with whom she also won a BIG Star Entertainment Award for Most Entertaining Pair of the Year 2011. Kareena Kapoor will be seen in film Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu with actor Imran Khan.

Google boosts Gmail storage capacity to 10GB

Goggle has decided to increase the Gmail storage capacity from 7.5 to 10 GB. The storage will be increased in stages. First storage will increase to 8GB then to 9GB and then finally to 10 GB.
  
Further company has stated that the space will continue to icrease.

To get 25 GB storage space users will hav to pay   $2.49 per month.

           This decision was taken on the launch of Google drive.
      

UK Slips Into Double-Dip Recession

Britain's economy slid into its second recession since the financial crisis after official data      unexpectedly showed a fall in output in the first three months of 2012, mounting pressure on Prime Minister David Cameron's embattled coalition government.

            The Office for National Statistics said Britain's gross domestic product fell 0.2 percent in  first quarter of 2012 after contracting by 0.3 percent at the end of 2011,perplexing forecasts   for 0.1 percent growth.
   
           The contraction was imagined by a huge fall in construction activity.
       

ONGC-VIDESH To Go Ahead to SEARCH OIL IN SOUTH CHINA SEA

ONGC with  a Vietnamese company will start a joint exploration for oil in the
South China Sea despite objections from China
as told by its senior offical.

China has been objecting to any activity in the South China Sea region which includes
 Indian oil exploration as it has territorial disputes with ASEAN countries like
Vietnam and the Philippines.

ONGC would set up a Rs 500-crore gas based fertilizer unit at Khobal in
North Tripura district for which six investors have expressed interest.

The aim of this plant of setting this plant will be to meet the requirements of
 of the north eastern states and Bangladesh

TOP 10 MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACHES IN WORLD

10. Whitehaven, Australia
 It is7 Kilometers of cleanest white sand beach in one of the most isolated coast in the world would certainly be sufficient for our relaxing need.

  
9. Tulum Beach, Mexico
One of the first resorts in Mexico. Perhaps hundreds years ago also had been used by the Mayan as a resort as well. Ever dream of swimming in the white sandy beach, calm and relax accompanied by a Background of mayan pyramid  .






8. Mnemba Lodge, Tanzania

Most beautiful beaches in Africa continent, although not located in mainland of Africa. The trip to this beach is not easy, but if you have reached on this beach, everything seemed to be valuable with the relaxing white sand and very beautiful beach.


7. Lanikai Beach, Hawaii

This beach is not so large, but this is a beach with the clearest water and cleanest blue in hawaii. Complete with view of two small islands called Mokuluas in the distance. Good Bye Waikiki!










6.Okinawa 
Okinawa. the safest islands in the world. the door here is never locked. 3 of 10 the oldest human in the world live in these islands. Very relaxing atmosphere results from the atmosphere of a typical Japanese countryside combined with beautiful beaches. Magnificent! Just one thing need consideration, It’s expensive place.

5. Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda

Bermuda is one of the most expensive place for beach tour in the world. But that didn’t stop thousands of tourists come to visit this island every year. The friendly weather, friendly calm water and waves, crystal clear water, and the pink sand make Horse




4. Boracay, Philippines

Boracay is an island in the Philippines that located about 200 miles south of Manila and 2 kms from the northwest tip of Panay island in the Visayas Region in Philippines. In 1990, It was elected by the BMW Tropical Beach Handbook as one of the best beaches in the world and again in 1996 by the British publication TV Quick as the world’s number one tropical beach


3. Anguilla

Ranked first in the top 10 World Best beaches of 2005 by the Discovery Channel Travel and Adventure certainly not a nonsense. Anguilla has it all. Quiet, clean, modern, complete with little island life that really “Carribean



2. Maldives

The best calm beach in the world. Beautiful, quiet, modern and secluded. The very rare combination found on the beaches in the world. Welcome to Maldives.
Maldives


1. Fernando De Noronha, Brazil
Fernando De Noronha, is is an archipelago of 21 islands and islets in the Atlantic Ocean, around 220 miles offshore from the Brazilian coast.Probably the most beautiful beaches in the world where only a few people know about it. Fernando De Noronha is One of the Unesco World Heritage Site as “the most beautiful marine park in the World

Apple iTV will not launch until 2013, says research group

Apple fans saving their pennies for the eagerly-anticipated iTV flatscreen television are likely to have a little bit longer to accrue the funds after researchers asserted that it won't be arriving in 2012

We're besieged by Apple iTV rumours on an almost daily basis. Will it have Siri? A brand new interface? Never-before-seen screen quality? Content deals to finally free the world from expensive TV packages? Well we're unlikely to find out this year, according to a research group in the far east.
Apple will wait until 2013 to launch the flatscreen TV it hopes will revolutionise the industry, according to the CLSA group, that also notes that the LCD tech is being produced by Sharp electronics, backing up recent speculation.

In a note to investors the group says: "We continue to view Apple TV hardware as a 2013 event.
"The timing of Hon Hai/Foxconn's equity stake and partnership with Sharp along with Hon Hai Chairman Terry Gou's separate 46.5% investment in Sharp's Sakai City plant lends further credibility that Apple TV is in the works.
"This also follows reports that Apple is investing ~$1.3bn in equipment destined for Sharp facilities."
While a lot of that is of little concern to those who simply want to deck out their home entertainment system with a fully-fledged Apple TV, the assertion that a pre-Christmas iTV launch is unlikely to happen will still be a disappointment.
It's still far from confirmed that Apple will indeed enter the competitive flatscreen TV market, the speculation has an air of the iPads about it. By the time the tablet rolled around in 2010 we all knew it was coming, it was just a case of when.

New Apple iPhone fails to wow investors, fans

Apple Inc's newest iPhone left Wall Street and fans wishing for more than a souped-up version of last year's device, at a time when rival smartphone makers are nipping at its heels.

At his first major product launch since being crowned CEO, Tim Cook ceded the critical iPhone presentation to another executive, and failed to generate the same level of excitement and buzz that predecessor Steve Jobs was famous for.

The new iPhone 4S is identical in form to the previous model, disappointing fans who had hoped for a thinner, bigger-screened design. Apple's shares fell as much as 5 percent, before recovering with the broader market to close down 0.6 percent.

But analysts say the new device sported some new features, such as voice commands, to draw in consumers and is still going to be a big draw this holiday season, particularly as the phone is now available on Sprint's network in addition to AT&T and Verizon Wireless.

It remains to be seen whether the iPhone 4S can stem market share gains by phones running GoogleInc's Android software. Samsung Electronics, notably, is growing global shipments several times faster than Apple and is now estimated at within a hair's breadth of catching up in worldwide market share.

"It's been 16 months and all you've got is an A5 processor in the existing iPhone 4," BGC Partners' analyst Colin Gillis said of the new Apple phone. "It's a mild disappointment, but they're still going to be selling millions of units."

The iPhone 4S's voice commands -- for sending messages, searching for stock prices and other applications -- caught the attention of several analysts who argued it could profoundly change the user experience.

Known as "Siri", the technology already exists on Android but experts say Apple's integration was more fluid -- a hallmark of the company.

Whether such high-tech wizardry is enough to make the iPhone 4S a must-have in consumers' eyes and set it apart from the competition, remains to be seen.

"It's not clear that Siri is sufficient to make or break a purchase decision," said John Jackson, an analyst at CCS Insight. "It's a better mousetrap. History tells us users don't use this technology in great numbers."

INTENSIFYING COMPETITION

While the iPhone 4S sports many of the features leaked in tech blogs before Tuesday, it lacked the "wow" factor that some were hoping for to sustain the popularity of the brand.

In some ways, Apple may have been a victim of past success. Product launches by Jobs, now chairman, had been some of the hottest events on the tech calendar.

The iPhone, which accounts for more than 40 percent of Apple's sales, has been a success since it came out in 2007, making Apple one of the world's top electronics companies.

Cook said Apple has made significant inroads into the corporate market, with more than 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies testing or using its iPhones and iPads. The news sent shares of BlackBerry maker RIM down nearly 3 percent at one point. Google shares finished 1.3 percent higher.

The iPhone 4S will cost $199 with pre-orders starting Oct. 7. Apple also cut the price of the older iPhone 4 to $99, and said an even older "3GS" model will be available for free to customers who sign a long-term contract.

That could help Apple expand into developing markets such as Asia, Samsung's backyard. And it might allow Apple to take a bite out of a low-end market it had eschewed.

"Apple is hitting Nokia when it's vulnerable. How many billions of people in emerging markets would love to have an iPhone? These are a growing demographic," said YCMNet Advisors CEO Michael Yoshikami.

Tuesday's iPhone event took place at Apple Central -- the same venue where the iPod was introduced years ago -- versus the larger, splashier venues of more recent choice, such as downtown San Francisco's Moscone center.

The event, though as usual choreographed to a tee, lacked the oomph and pizazz of Apple events in years past and sorely missed the star power that Jobs brought to the unveilings.

Heading into the event, many on Wall Street had questioned Cook's ability to lead the company as Jobs had. In terms of stage presence, Jobs was a tough act to follow.

While it did little to alleviate concerns about whether the company would stay a creative force to be reckoned with without its founder and visionary at the helm, analysts say Tuesday's proceedings hinted at Apple's new team-based approach.

"What he did is let the team shine through," said Forrester Research analyst Frank Gillett. "What we may see is a somewhat different style, and frankly a healthy style that says: Look, this is a team that works together, there's a deep bench, it's not just one person."

Twitter users were not impressed with the phone, though.

"Please note I will be selling some 'S' stickers for $0.99 so iPhone 4 owners have a cheaper upgrade option," wrote HAL9000 on Twitter.

Tomlinsonr tweeted, "I'll have a double helping of 'meh' with a side of 'whatever'."

The latest version of the iPhone comes as the economy slows and competition intensifies. People activate more than 550,000 Android-based devices -- including tablets -- each day.

Nielsen data shows the iPhone was No. 2 in the United States with a 28 percent market share, with Android at 43 percent.

Globally, iPhone shipments rose 9.1 percent in the second quarter while Nokia's plummeted more than 30 percent, handing the top spot to Apple with a market share of 18.4 percent, according to IHS iSuppli. Samsung, whose shipments grew faster, is coming on strong with a market share of 17.8 percent.

Despite disappointment online, analysts said the phone is superior to many rival offerings.

"Voice recognition has been on Google and Blackberry devices for years, but Apple will make it much more usable," said Morgan Keegan analyst Tavis McCourt.