Unknown facts about Nikola Tesla

Nikola Tesla was one of most outstanding physicists in the history of science. It is unfortunate that this genius and his works are often unspoken in the pages of history. He had more than 100 patents to his name and he was famous for developing AC. His work became the basis of developments in wireless communications, radar, laser X rays, lighting, robotics, and many other areas. So, let us look at some mind blowing facts about Nikola Tesla which you don't know :

1. He was born during a lightning storm. Nikola Tesla was born around midnight, between July 9 and July 10, 1856 during a fierce lightning storm. According to family legend, midway through the birth, the midwife wrung her hands and declared the lightning a bad omen. This child will be a child of darkness, she said, to which his mother replied: “No. He will be a child of light.”

10+ Most Brilliant Tech Hacks You Need To Know Right Now

Love them or hate them, life hacks have become so engrained in our online lives that there are sites and videos dedicated to sharing these hacks (or debunking them).

In this compilation, we want to share with you 40 of our favorite tech life hacks. You might have heard of some of them, but it doesn’t hurt to know more of them. Here we go :

WhatsApp finally lets you 'UNSEND' messages you’ve sent by mistake. Here's everything you need to know about the new feature.

Most of us have sent at least one text or image we later wished we could take back.

And thanks to WhatsApp's latest update, that wish has now become a reality.

WhatsApp has introduced a new 'delete for everyone' feature, allowing users to unsend an embarrassing message within seven minutes of sending it.

The feature is currently rolling out to users on Android and iOS, although it is unclear how widespread and quickly the launch will take place.

How 20 Familiar Products Looked When They First Appeared

We have come a long way in field of technology and there is still long way to go. It feels amazing when we look back and see the evolution of products. It also makes me wondering that how far humans will go in field of technology.

Here is the list of 20 products that have changed their appearance dramatically over time.

What is CAPTCHA and How it Works ?

CAPTCHA which stands for “Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart” is a type of challenge-response test to ensure that the response is only generated by humans and not by a computer.

In simple words, CAPTCHA is the word verification test that you will come across the end of a sign-up form while signing up for Gmail or Yahoo account.

How Browser Cookies Work ?

Hello Folks, we are turning a little more technical today. We will be discussing something upon 'Cookies' and how they work. Most Internet users are familiar with the term “Cookie” but only a few know what exactly it is and the purpose it serves. This article will help you understand the working of different types of browser cookies in a simple and easy manner :

A cookie (also known as browser cookie, Internet cookie, web cookie or HTTP cookie) is a small piece of data that websites store on your hard disk in the form of a text file.

Interesting facts about Wikipedia

Wikipedia is incredible. It's free to use. It's one of most-popular site in the world. An energetic army of volunteers keeps it current. And it pays its bills with donations. Lets see some interesting facts about Wikipedia :

1. Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger launched Wikipedia on January 15, 2001.

2. The site has an official theme song called "Hotel Wikipedia," a parody of The Eagles' "Hotel California."

3. At one point, Wikipedia instituted a week-long ban on IP addresses that belonged to Congress. It seems that Congresspeople were editing each other's articles a little too zealously.

Interesting Facts About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is an American public multinational corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of products and services predominantly related to computing through its various product divisions. Here is list of some facts about this Great Company :-

1. Bill Gates initially wrote the company name as Micro-soft, which made sense considering it’s a portmanteau of “microcomputer” and “software.”

2. “Microsoft” was officially registered as a company in November, 1976 in New Mexico where Bill Gates and Paul Allen were working with their first major customer.

Interesting facts about Television

From the moment television was first conceived in the minds of talented inventors all across the world, it managed to produce large impact on our lives. Let read some interesting facts about television :

1. On 30 October 1925, John Logie Baird made the first transmission of a moving image of a human face by television.

2. Most people dream in color, but those that grew up watching black and white television often dream in black and white.

3. British show Top Gear is the most watched television show with an estimated 350 million weekly viewers in 170 countries.

How to Make a Wi Fi Booster Using Only a Can ??

This clever use of beer can is an ultra cheap tech hack. This method has been proven to improve Wi-Fi reception from around 2 bars to about 4 on average, varying between 3 and 5. Give it a go – all you've got to waste is a beer can!

Steps

1. Gather the required materials. These are :

Materials Required

                                    • An empty, clean 500ml (16.9 fl oz) beer can
                                    • A Stanley knife or similar safety knife
                                    • A pair of scissors strong enough to cut through thin metal (most will do it)
                                    • A small piece of poster tack or similar adhesive

The Ring Clock !!!

Still in its concept phase, the Mechanical Ring Clock is a simplistic approach to unify two of the most used accessories by people, watches and rings that are much needed accessories that we use. CGSociety’s  Szikszai Gusztav came up with this idea of accommodating a clock into  the ring’s band, but he is definitely not the first to do so though the implementation mechanical ring is far more efficacious that any we have seen before. The mechanical ring or a ring clock displays current time with the help of three rings fitted in a notch.

6 super tips to rescue your wet smartphone

Who doesn't fear the prospect of a heavy downpour soaking the smartphone in the pocket. Or water, tea or coffee accidentally spilling on to your gadget.

And the inevitable can happen no matter how much care you take. Don't panic. Just follow this simple guide:

1. Check your battery sticker

Handset warranties do not cover water damage. To find out if the phone is water damaged, check your battery and the battery receptacle. Manufacturers place tiny stickers that are usually white, but change to pink or red on contact with moisture inside the phones.

Interesting facts about Google

Google is everyone's favorite search engine. We use it everyday to search many things and even to check our Internet Speed !! Every great company has a story behind its legend. Here are some interesting facts about Google, which you would love to know :

1. Google started in January, 1996 as a research project at Stanford University, by Larry Page and Sergey Brin when they were 24 years old and 23 years old respectively.

2. The name Google was an accident. A spelling mistake made by the original founders who thought they were going for Googol.

Interesting Facts about Apple Inc.

APPLE INC. is an American multinational corporation that designs and markets consumer electronics, computer software, and personal computers. The company's best-known hardware products include the Macintosh line of computers, the iPod, the iPhone and the iPad. Here are some of Interesting Facts about APPLE INC. :-

1. Apple was established on April 1, 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. All the three founders used to work at Atari before forming Apple.

3Doodler ~ World's First 3D printing Pen !!!

If 3D printers seem too expensive, or too technically complex, WobbleWorks' 3Doodler 3D printing pen looks like a budget- and user-friendly alternative. It also looks like a ton of fun.

The idea behind the 3Doodler is that it takes the core functionality of a 3D printer, essentially an extruder and a heat source, and jams it into a pen-shaped handheld device. Loaded with either ABS or PLA plastic, common feedstock for traditional 3D printers, the 3Doodler "prints" plastic objects by letting you draw them in freehand in three-dimensional space.

Top 10 Unique and Creative buildings of World

Constructing a building is a very complicated job. It takes serious time, needs money and also man-power. If a building has a special and unique concept and design then it also needs great amount of calculation, experience and innovation. This article is about most unusual and most creative buildings around the world. Since there’s no way to make an official list about it, my top 10 is selected from random works. Hope you will enjoy my taste. Check out 10 Most Unusual & Creative Buildings around the world.

Gadgets of Future

Today we have put together some cool gadgets that have been envisioned by designers of Apple, Microsoft, Google, Nokia, Samsung etc. We do not know when they will be available for purchase or if they will ever make their way to market. A few of them are designer brands so even if they come to the market, we may not be lucky enough to see them. Similarly, some are just over ambitious, and therefore only look good on computer screen. So sit back and enjoy this time travel to future.

How Touchscreen Works ??

A touchscreen is an electronic visual display that the user can control through simple or multi-touch gestures by touching the screen with one or more fingers. Some touchscreens can also detect objects such as a stylus or ordinary or specially coated gloves.

Touchscreens are common in devices such as game consoles, all-in-one computers, tablet computers, and smartphones. They also play a prominent role in the design of digital appliances such as personal digital assistants (PDAs), satellite navigation devices, mobile phones, and video games.

Working of Touch Screen Are very Interesting. Here's How they Work:

Future Of Computers

In the revolution of miniature of computers, the scientists are ahead with Bluetooth technology. We will soon see the forthcoming computers within our pockets. You will be able to access your important data from anywhere,anytime with these wonderful technologies.

In this topic we will show three designs for future computers. They have wonderful design and be seeing them you cant even predict that they will be computers !!! We are sure that you will be amazed after seeing that technology has advanced so much !!!

Interesting Facts About Electricity

Electricity is a general term encompassing a variety of phenomena resulting from the presence and flow of electric charge. These include many easily recognizable phenomena, such as lightning, static electricity, and the flow of electrical current in an electrical wire. Here are some interesting facts about electricity :-

1. Electricity travels at the speed of light - more than 186,000 miles per second !!!

2. Thomas Edison didn’t invent the first light bulb – but he did invent one that stayed lit for more than a few seconds.