TecQ Wrap: iPhone 6s, Stephen Hawking’s New Theory and More
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1. Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6S Plus Will Launch on Sept 9
Apple Inc will host its next big event on September 9 at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, where the company will announce the next iPhone 6S and 6S Plus.
The event invitation reads ‘Hey Siri, give us a hint’ and on asking Siri, it prompts you to wait patiently for September 9.
The prompt is followed by a cheeky comment like, ‘I bet you were one of those kids who snuck downstairs to open presents early, weren’t you?’
One can be fairly sure of the launch of the next iPhone as the company had ordered 70 million to 80 million of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus last year.
2. Amkette Evo Gamepad Pro: A Practical Smartphone Gaming Controller
Smartphone gaming has come a long way. We now have heavy-duty games on our smartphones and equally powerful processors and graphic processing units for support.
But playing a game on a touchscreen display can be a little tricky. The best gaming experience one can get is on a gaming console. Period.
But, there are aftermarket controllers available as well, to give you console gaming feel on your smartphone.
Amkette recently released their smartphone game controller calling it the Evo Gamepad Pro. For Rs 2,799, this falls in that sweet price range. But is it really that good?
Read the review here.
3. Stephen Hawking Agrees With Interstellar’s Science of Black Holes
Humanity has had a long, glorious affair with space. Curiosity and a capacity for wonder, arguably our best attributes, are most perfectly exemplified in our collective fascination with the cosmos; the elemental need to gaze up at the stars in awe.
It’s no surprise then, that Professor Stephen Hawking’s almost archetypal story of genius defying extreme biological limitations, along with his passion for sharing his knowledge with the world, has made him a beloved icon. Speaking at a conference at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm on 25 August, Professor Hawking presented a new theory on that eternally enigmatic entity, the black hole.
Read the full story here.
4. Ashley Madison Founder Noel Biderman Steps Down
The CEO of the company that runs adultery website Ashley Madison is stepping down in the wake of the massive breach of the company’s computer systems and outing of millions of its members.
Avid Life Media Inc. says Noel Biderman’s departure is effective immediately and was a mutual decision.
This change is in the best interest of the company and allows us to continue to provide support to our members and dedicated employees. We are steadfast in our commitment to our customer base.
— Avid Life’s statement.
Biderman didn’t immediately return an email sent to his work account seeking comment.
Biderman, who touted himself as “the king of infidelity,” made millions off the philosophy that cheating is a natural part of married life. The site charges a fee each time a member sends a potential lover a message.
5. Facebook Sets Record, One Billion Users Log On In a Single Day
Setting a new milestone in social media connectivity, one billion people from around the world flocked to Facebook in a single day, the highest ever.
“We just passed an important milestone. For the first time, one billion people used Facebook in a single day,” CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted on Facebook.
The California-based social networking giant boasted of the new benchmark they had set.
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