COMSATS to Offer Cloud Services In 2013 in Pakistan

COMSATS Internet Services (CIS) is all set to start offering cloud solution along with video conferencing services from 2013, said Mr. Asim Shahryar Husain, Chief Executive Officer CIS at an event organized for COMSATS employees in Faisalabad.

Mr. Asim further revealed that COMSATS recorded 18 percent growth in revenues in 2011-12, while company is poised to grow further with addition of new services during upcoming year.

Festive event “CIS Rising 2012” was organized by CIS for its employees at Serena Faisalabad on Wednesday, December 12^th.

Mr. Tajammul Husain, Advisor COMSATS was the chief guest on the occasion. Along with CEO, Mr. Asim Shahryar Husain, the management and employees of CIS from different cities of CIS including Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore, Faisalabad, and Sialkot were already present at event.

GM Administration, Mr. Muhammad Hassan, talked about the activities and achievements of Administration Department during 2011-12. This was followed by a comprehensive presentation by Chief Executive Officer where he talked about the achievements of CIS during 2011-12 and plans for 2013.

He said that CIS is also offering social services such as telehealth, training, and software to benefit society.

GM Faisalabad, Mr. Muhammad Junaid, announced the launch of a new CIS training center in Faisalabad which will offer training courses in Cisco, Microsoft, Linux, and web development.

This was followed by a shield and awards distribution ceremony to employees who had contributed to the success of CIS last year.

Chief guest, Mr. Tajammul Husain, congratulated CIS on its successes last year and mentioned that COMSATS is recognized for the quality of its services be it education or internet for the last 16 years. He hoped that CIS will continue its successes next year also as well as contribute to COMSATS mission of using technology for social benefit through services such as telehealth and training.

Google Glass – The Complete Guide

 

Project Glass by Google is wearable computing glasses that work just like hands-free computers. Project glass has a camera, display screen and a battery hidden inside the frame. It looks that Project Glass will see a public release in 2014 at the earliest.

Latest news is that developers will be able to get hold of ‘explorer edition’ units at some point in 2013 with a “broad consumer offering” arriving a year later.

Working of Project Glass:

Project Glass is based on cloud computing. It has transmitters to transfer data to cloud using WIFI internet.

Project Glass will probably use a transparent AMOLED display to put information in front of your eyeballs. It is location-aware thanks to a camera and GPS, and you can scroll and click on information by tilting your head, something that is apparently quite easy to master. Project glass will also use voice input and output.

Features:

Communicates directly with the cloud via IP.

Project glass has transmitters which can transmit information (Data) directly to cloud by using internet through WiFi .

You can store any data to cloud, get the stored data any time through cloud. This data can be videos, images, text or anything for that matter.

Web searches:

We can use web searches by using voice as input information and using internet through WiFi. We can see search websites on display screen in front of our eye.

Appointment alerts and creation:

If you save any appointment in it then project glass will remind you by displaying it on screen.

Camera functions:

By using camera we can take photos by just saying “Take a photo of this”.

AMOLED display:

In project glass, active matrix (AM) OLED displays stack cathode, organic, and anode layers on top of another layer – or substrate – that contains circuitry is used.

The pixels are defined by the deposition of the organic material in a continuous, discrete “dot” pattern.

Video chatting:

We can do video chatting through project glass using VoIP, or “Voice over Internet Protocol.” The method transmits voice via electronic networks. Camera and internet is used for video chatting.

Intelligent real-time weather information:

Project glasses will show you weather information on screen by only watching the sky. This function also works using camera and internet technology.

Navigation:

We can find maps and get direction on project glass by using Camera and GPS, Navigation is enabled by tilting the head to scroll. All the directions are displayed on screen in front of eye.

If subway service is suspended, then Google Glass will show a message on screen advising to use any other way.

This function works using GPS and internet technology.

Voice input and output:

This is main feature of project glass. We do not need to type any message. Instead of this we use our voice as an input and to send message.

Android Operating System

Project glass will use Android as an operating system. Android is a primarily a smartphone operating system designed for touch screen mobile devices such as smart phones and tablet computers. It is currently developed by Google in conjunction with the Open Handset Alliance.

WiFi and Bluetooth:

Project glass has WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 technology. Through WIFI we can use internet and through Bluetooth we can connect to other Bluetooth enabled devices.

Advantages:

• A spectacle based computer to reside directly on your eyes rather than in your pouch or pocket.
• A useful technology for all kinds of handicapped/disabled people.
• You don’t need to type to write your message. Your voice is the main input.
• Fast access of maps, documents, videos, chats and much more.

Disadvantages:

• Can be easily broken or damaged. Though Google want this glass to be as modest as achievable, they seem to be extremely breakable. Users will have a tough time taking care of it.
• This glass show the retrieved data in front of users eyes so it will be a tough experience for them since they will focus on that data and will eventually miss the surroundings that may lead to accidents while driving.
• Users already wearing glasses won’t be able to wear this.
• Privacy of people may breach with new glass.
• It requires an internet wifi connection. If you don’t have a wifi you can’t use it

Applications:

• Limitless
• Google Glass will replace mobile phones in coming time. There will be no need to use mobiles to call or SMS.
• Google glass will revolutionize social networking usage. You will be able to share your data with others while doing so many other tasks, on the go.

Dropbox releases new beta for Android, lets you opt in for

Dropbox has released a new beta version (or Experimental Forum Build as it calls it) of its app for Android, version 2.2.2.8.

The app brings the ability to share multiple photos or add them to albums (which in turn can also be shared), UI improvements and the usual array of bug fixes.

With this build the Dropbox devs have implemented the opt-in option to subscribe for early release it and get them directly to your app, rather than having to side-load the .APK each time you want to try a pre-release version.

You can grab the .APK from here or, if you prefer, here’s a QR code.

Archos 97 Titanium HD gets outed, packs a lot of pixels on the cheap

For those of you who think that the likes of the Apple iPad 4 and the Google Nexus 10 are a tad too pricey, Archos has your back. The company’s latest tablet dubbed 97 Titanium HD is set to offer a 9.7″ IPS display with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on the cheap.

The rest of the tablet’s specs are far from impressive. They include a dual-core 1.6GHz Cortex A9 CPU and Mali 400 GPU. A gig of RAM, 8GB of built-in memory, and microSD card slot are among the slate’s features. A 5MP snapper on the back and 2MP front-facing unit complete the highlights.

Clearly, the Archos 97 Titanium is not aiming for the current crop of top-shelf tablets on the market. However, with a display so impressive and a likely affordable price tag, the slate shapes up to be an attractive option for those on a budget.

Samsung to invest $3.9 billion in semiconductor plant in Texas

Last summer, Samsung announced it would be looking to expand its semiconductor plant in Austin, Texas.

Talks with local authorities have since wrapped up, giving Samsung the green light to go forward with the expansion.

The impetus behind the $3.9 billion investment is likely the plants involvement in the large scale production of mostly Apple Ax SoCs. By expanding its operations in Apple’s backyard, so to speak, Samsung will be able to provide chips to Apple at even lower cost.

This is especially interesting in light of rumors floating around that Apple is looking for a new chip supplier, given all of its recent legal troubles with the Korean giant. It looks like Samsung is trying to make it even more difficult for Apple to break ties, a process that would potentially take years to complete.