World’s fastest 43Tbps Internet connection can let you download 1GB in 0.2 milliseconds

#INTERNET SPEEDS

Imagine downloading a 1GB movie in about 0.2 milliseconds. That could very well be a possibility after a team of researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), were able to transmit 43 terabits (Tb) per second over a single optical fiber with just one laser transmitter.

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iPhone 6 to be unveiled in September: Report

#IPHONE 6

Previous reports have been suggesting a September launch for the alleged iPhone 6, and now a new report suggests that the company may launch the device in mid-September. Citing some related sources, a report by 9To5Mac states that the company is “tentatively” planning a keynote address for mid-September to announce the iPhone 6, and also reveal the final details of iOS 8.

At the event, one can reportedly expect at least the iPhone 6 with a 4.7-inch display.  The event is likely to be held somewhere between the second and third week of September. However, ‘production uncertainties’ may lead to change in the plan, adds the report.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to launch on Sep 3: Promising features to watch out for

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to launch on Sep 3: Promising features to watch out for

#GALAXY NOTE 4

Galaxy Note 4 is rumoured to have a bent Yuom display such as this demoed by Samsung earlier.

Samsung’s presence at IFA guarantees one thing, at least based on their past experience at the event. In all likelihood, Berlin will be where Samsung will unveil the much-anticipated Galaxy Note 4. And according to a report in Korea Times, the date of the announced will be September 3 before IFA even kicks off.

Antibiotics in chicken meat: CSE demands proper regulation

New Delhi: With the Indian Medical Association (IMA) echoing recommendations of CSE for banning the use of antibiotics as growth promoters in poultry industry, the environment body on Friday said it has started writing to various state as well as Central authorities to address the issue.

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The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said regulatory vacuum is the primary reason why the poultry industry is rampantly misusing antibiotics.

"CSE believes that this is first step in the right direction. The regulatory vacuum is the primary reason why the poultry industry is rampantly misusing antibiotics," Chandra Bhushan, Deputy Director General of CSE, said.

Rotimatic: The robotic roti-maker is sold out for year 2015

In 2013, we had taken note of a new product that aimed to lighten the task of making perfect rotis. Singapore-based startup, Zimplistic had created a product called Rotimatic, a robotic machine to make rotis. The users just had to add flour and water, following which they needed to select an option about the kind of rotis they wanted - abd voila they would have the perfect roti on their plates in a matter of minutes! Zimplistic was founded by Rishi Israni and Pranoti Nagarkar.

A video, demonstrating how the roti-maker works, went viral and saw close to 2.5 million hits. Now according to the company's website, even the 2015 pre-order batches are all sold out.

According to a post on Mashable, the company has managed to get pre-sales worth $4.5 million and "even the initial run of Rotimatics won’t arrive in consumers’ hands until early 2015."

The device is priced at a hefty $599 (that's close to Rs 35,000) but it seems that hasn't stopped people from pre-ordering. It is currently sold-out in the US and Singapore pre-order batch, although the company will launch a version for India as well.

According to the FAQ page on the company's website , the India price will be lower than the US price, which is good news. We wonder though how low it will be priced in India. The page notes, "The price of Rotimatic will vary by market and is dependent on factors such as after-sales partnerships, local taxes, logistics and the cost of doing business in each market. For example, the price in India will be lower than the price in the USA given economies of scale."

Rotimatic is already sold out for 2015.

The Mashable post also notes that "Rotimatic has already advanced to the manufacturing stage, and is working on perfecting its assembly line. It is also awaiting US certification (something all appliances in the country must get)."

The Rotimatic is a compact robot with the following dimensions: 40 by 40 by 45 cm. It weighs 18kg and has a power consumption of 1.6kW – 1.8kW. At 18 kgs, it is fairly heavy device and will take a lot of space, especially if its a tiny kitchen in Mumbai.

The cool thing is that users can set the preference of the roti size by diameter. They can also add chilis, turmeric, other dry flavour to the rotis as well. There's a separate compartment to hold oil, water and the flour. The machine uses hot plates to heat up the rotis until they are puffed and ready.