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The first documented use of a spark plug in an internal combustion engine was attributed to the Belgian Engineer Jean Joseph Étienne Lenoir in 1859. Lenoir is known for developing the first internal combustion engine, which burned a mixture of coal gas and air. The air-fuel mixture it aspirated was ignited by a "jumping spark" ignition system, which he patented in 1860. Lenoir’s ignition system created sparks by using high voltage electricity to jump an air gap. This was accomplished by sending mechanically generated low voltage pulses through a type of electrical transformer known as a Ruhmkorff coil. The coil would transform the low voltage pulses into lower current, high voltage pulses, suitable for spark generation.  Reliably igniting over 20 million combustion cycles while surviving exposure to the extreme temperatures and pressures of ignited fuel would prove to be a formidable challenge. All spark plugs are fundamentally composed of two elec

It is demo shoot for Epic Games / Unreal Engine that showcases the future of virtual production. Traditionally these types of shoot require a green screen and extensive post production. By shooting in this LED volume, we can capture virtual environments in camera and have the virtual environment light the live action set. FULL VIDEO

Are you looking for  Gmail Alternatives which offer email services  ? In this article, you can see the list of some top websites which allow users to create free email addresses like Gmail. Millions of people need to create multiple email accounts for business purpose or other reasons, if you are one of them, you can use any of these email services. Okay let's check the list of  10 best Gmail alternatives which offer free email services . 1.  Yahoo Mail  - Yahoo has started free email service in 1997 and now it is considered is the main Gmail alternative. One of the best free email services which provides unlimited storage free of cost. 2.  Window Live Mail  (Hotmail)(Now OUTLOOK)  - Hotmail is one of the largest email services on the web that is operated by Microsoft. Hotmail is one of the oldest email services that was started in July 1996. Hotmail offers unlimited email storage with some useful features such as instant messaging , sky drive ( could storage ) etc. 3.  AOL Mai

Most our guys while workig in the college labs or  WiFi  feel low speed for downloading. Here is the simple trick, create a registry feel from give steps below and execute it. works !!!! Open Notepad and paste the below code in it. Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip \Parameters] "SackOpts"=dword:00000001 "TcpWindowSize"=dword:0005ae4c "Tcp1323Opts"=dword:00000003 "DefaultTTL"=dword:00000040 "EnablePMTUBHDetect"=dword:00000000 "EnablePMTUDiscovery"=dword:00000001 "GlobalMaxTcpWindowSize"=dword:0005ae4c Click on "File" and then "Save As". Name the file as "Increase.reg" or any thing but don't forget to write the extension i.e, ".reg" Save the file on any destination, and then execute it and feel the difference!

             It's a tablet. It's a desktop. No wait...it's the Asus Transformer All-in One. Asus is claiming that it's the " world's first AiO PC with a detachable tablet". The best part is that the machine can function on both Windows 8 and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating systems.               The ergonomics of the machine is such that it allows users to merge desktop computing with wireless mobility. In desktop mode, the Transformer AiO runs on Windows 8 sporting an 18.4-inch full-HD IPS touch screen with a 1920x1080-pixel revolution. The machine is powered by 3rd generation Intel Core processors with NVIDIA GT 730M graphics.               Once the screen is detached, users will be equipped with an 18.4-inch Android 4.1 tablet with an NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor powering the standalone device. The tablet will also have the Windows 8 OS for users to choose as per their liking. This happens at the touch of a small blue OS switch on the rig

After announcing plans to abolish roaming charges for mobile users when traveling within India from next year, the telecom department is likely to ask operators to implement this consumer-friendly move from March. Mobile phone companies have opposed the government's plans to do away with roaming charges, which accounts for about 10% of their revenues, and have warned they would be forced to increase tariffs to offset this loss. According to an internal DoT note (dated November 23) reviewed by ET, the department has listed this consumer-friendly move amongst 'key initiatives to be completed within the next three months'. By March, the department also wants to expand the mobile number portability (MNP) provision and allow consumers to retain their numbers when they move to a new city or any location in the country without having to pay roaming charges. At present, MNP, the facility that allows customers to retain their number while switching operators, is re

The smartphone segment is here to stay and will definitely evolve further in the coming years. Here are 10 futuristic phone concepts we wish were real... T he smartphone segment is here to stay and will definitely evolve further in the coming years. Smartphones will aim at getting sleeker, smaller and giving users a private space of high-tech functionality even in a crowded place. This would be accompanied with some really powerful processing speed, out-of-the box features and added zing in the form of uniqueness and convenience for users. Several such futuristic concepts have already made their presence felt and could pave their way into the mainstream market in future. Here are 10 such futuristic phone concepts we wish were real. LG Paper Touch Unfold to turn it from a phone to tablet Look back at the smartphone generations and you will notice how they’ve gone sleeker and slimmer with each passing year. And yes, it won't stop here. So, one shouldn't

This morning Instagram Splash the social networks by introducing its web based profile for its user.Instagram is a photosharing app acquired be Facebook recently has bring inituative idea to introdeuce its web based profile to its users. The design of the new instagram web profiles looks similar to the Facebook Pages .This is my new Instagram Profile check it out www.instagram.com/agsurendar. Here are the commonquestion asked in instagram blog What are Instagram web profiles? Instagram web profiles are a beautiful new way to view and share Instagram on the web! Your web profile features your photos along with your profile photo and bio, giving others a look at the content you share on Instagram. What can I do with Instagram web profiles? You can share your own profile with anyone you want to see your Instagram photos. In addition, web profiles provide an easy way to follow other users, comment & like photos, and even edit your profile directly from the web.

This wild new motorcycle, invented by 19-year-old Ben J. Poss Gulak, is among the latest inventions to capture attention. Debuting at the National Motorcycle Show in Toronto, the "Uno" uses gyro technology for balance and acceleration. It's a battery charged machine that accelerates by leaning forward and slowing down by leaning backwards. The Uno weighs approximately 129 pounds (58 kg.) and has a top speed of 25 mph (40 klms). Update: Since featuring Ben's invention, he has continued to develop and progress with his innovative product. He won second place in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, and first prize in Popular Science's Invention Awards. Ben also appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and on the popular invention television show "Dragon's Den" where he received 1.25 million dollars from investors. Gulak continues to develop and commercialize his invention while studying engineering at the Mas

As rumoured, HTC has announced its first smartphone with a full HD display in Japan on Wednesday. Featuring a 5-inch Super LCD 3 display with 1920x1080p display, the smartphone is known as HTC J Butterfly and will be released on Japanese telco au by KDDI. According to the company, J Butterfly will go on sale in the country in early December; however it did not reveal anything about the international launch. This is the first full HD smartphone that we have seen till now; the display on the phone sports a huge 440 pixels-per-inch (PPI). Other features of the HTC J Butterfly include 1.5GHz Qualcomm S4 Pro quad-core processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. The smartphone also comes with 8MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, Android 4.1, HTC Sense 4+ and 2020 mAh battery. Connectivity options include HDMI out, microUSB, Infrared, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC. J Butterfly is expected to be a Japan specific model, but we hope to see similar phone from HTC in other coun

- We made you ‘cause we could. - Can you imagine how disappointing it would be for you to hear the same thing from your creator? In Prometheus, Ridley Scott’s film about a space expedition searching for the origins of human life, the elegant, Lawrence-of-Arabia loving android David discovers from a crew member the possible motives behind his own creation – and understandably finds this less than inspiring. But the idea of creating intelligent robots has fired human imagination for decades. These robots have taken many forms in speculative fiction, from the seductive charms of Futura in Fritz Lang’s masterpiece Metropolis to the urbane, existential angst of David in Prometheus. In reality, though, how far have we progressed towards being able to create an intelligent robot just “’cause we could”? To understand where we are now, we have to go back about twenty years, to a time when artificial intelligence research was in crisis. Rodney Brooks, then a professor of Elec

Google's announcements on Thursday brought plenty to cheer to both Android developers and end-users in India. Google announced that Indian developers will be able to monetize their apps via paid applications, in-app products, and subscriptions. Further, Google announced that end users will be able to pay for their purchases in Indian rupees, ensuring greater transparency over the amount charged and, possibly, better deals on apps via country-specific pricing. Google shared these two announcements via a blog post. In the same blog post, Google also shared some interesting stats with respect to Android usage in India. First, the number of activations. According to Google, over the past year, Android device activations in India have jumped more than 400%. It is not clear if Google is referring to the number of activations per day, or the total devices activated till date, but either way, those are impressive numbers. Google added that in the last six months, Android u

No matter what we say to iPhone 5 but one thing in which it ranks is appearance and aesthetics. You can bring that iPhone 5 look on Windows 8 Desktop PC by installing iOS 6 Skin pack . All the fancy of iPhone appearance will be on your computer in few clicks.No changes are made on booting screen or logon window but changes will be noticed only when you enter the desktop. Windows 8 Metro Homescreen however remains untouched and widgets are added on traditional desktop.  Developer has considered in mind the iPhone 5 interface and replaced the most used icons with the one used in iOS 6. Windows explorer opening and closing effects are similar to iPhone. One more novelty of iPhone is Lockscreen on Windows Desktop which can be slided to lock and unlock. How to Add New Gadgets   Only few Gadgets or widgets on desktop are added by default but you can add and remove them from gallery. Take mouse cursor to bottom right and overlay window will appear.Press Plus (+) butto

Cambridge researchers led by Indian origin scientist have found out the rapidly growing  super massive black hole in our galaxy.It was found during the studies using cutting edge infrared surveys of the sky which shows emitting large amount of radiation to our host galaxies. The most extreme object in the study is the supermassive blackhole called ULASJ1234+0907.The research have found that there are more than 400 giant black hole in the  universe which we can observe.These supermassive black hole are found to be in the centre of the galaxies.They are predicted to grow rapidly through violent collision which may led to grow of new stars in the universe.

Lenovo is all set to launch its range of smartphones in India next month adding to its existing product portfolio of notebooks, PCs and tablets. The company is expected to host a “mega event” for the launch to enter the growing smartphone sector in the country, which is already crowded with tier one brands like Samsung, Nokia, HTC and Sony as well as homegrown brands like Micromax, Karbonn, Spice and Lava that have recently launched their own smartphone portfolios. 

Blocked sinuses are no fun, especially when the problem frequently requires taking a pill. Redditor gymfork points to a clever acupressure method that can solve the problem in just 20 seconds: Push your tongue against the top of your mouth and place a finger between your eyebrows and apply pressure. Hold it for about 20 seconds and your sinuses will begin to drain . When you push your tongue against the roof of your mouth, don't aim for a specific point but rather push it flat against the top. When you let go, you should start to feel a little movement in the back of your throat. It's a very simple trick that gets the job done.

T here’s a lot of buzz around Apple’s iPhone 5 around as most countries are still waiting to get their hands on the device. India is among the third wave of countries where the iPhone 5 will be available. This potentially points to a late October launch of the device. Fans of Apple in India have reason to rejoice though, as some stores have begun selling the iPhone 5. Some stores in the grey market have announced their pricing for Apple’s latest smartphone, and the prices are as high as Apple’s other devices. The 16 GB version is available in the grey market for approximately Rs 76,000, the 32GB version for Rs 85,000, and the 64GB version of the iPhone 5 is available at Rs 1,00,000. The iPhone 5 can now be bought in India According to an earlier report , the iPhone 5 is easier to repair than its older siblings – the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 4S. As per a guide published by iFixit, the biggest issues with manually repairing an iPhone 5 are Apple’s proprietary screws

Employee fit is crucial. Here's a simple way to know if a job candidate is right for your business. Getty ,909 in Share Interviewing job candidates is tough, especially because some candidates are a lot better at interviewing than they are at working. To get the core info you need about the candidates you interview, here's a simple but incredibly effective interview technique I learned from John Younger, the CEO of Accolo, a cloud recruiting solutions provider. (If you think you've conducted a lot of interviews, think again: Younger has interviewed thousands of people.) Here's how it works. Just start from the beginning of the candidate's work history and work your way through each subsequent job. Move quickly, and don't ask for detail. And don't ask follow-up questions, at least not yet. Go through each job and ask the same three questions: 1.  How did you find out about the job? 2.  What did you like about the

HTC has announced the 8X Windows Phone 8 smartphone. The 8X features a colorful design language which is a departure from the white polycarbonate design seen in the company’s Android flagship, the One X. The 8X features a 4.3-inch S-LCD 2 display with a 720p resolution, a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal memory, a 8-megapixel camera with a BSI sensor, a 88-degree lens for wide shots and a f/2.0 aperture. Additionally, for the front facing camera also HTC has added 2.1-megapixel sensor with a f/2.0 aperture for better low-light performance. This camera has been made keeping the Skype service in mind that is rumored to be a part of the Windows Phone 8 OS. Other frills include, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC connectivity and HTC will sell LTE and HSPA+ variants dependent on the market. HTC is even integrating Beats Audio and the phone has an extra amplifier for the same. When a Beats headphone is inserted in the 8X, there even is a Beats

The Nokia Lumia 920 was shown off in New York last week and after checking out all of the coverage, I can say without a doubt that I will be purchasing one as soon as they are released. The color I choose will depend on which carrier(s) in the US get the high end Lumia, but with three carrier contracts I know at least one of my carriers will get the device. Based on just what we know so far, Microsoft was very tight lipped about Windows Phone 8, I have seven main reasons I think the Lumia 920 is the device for me. Reason one: PureMotion HD+ display The Nokia Lumia 900 has a ClearBlack display and some testing earlier this year revealed that the Lumia 900 has a better outdoor display than the iPhone 4S and Galaxy S. Nokia is now taking that ClearBlack display technology to the next level and showed us all their PureMotion HD+ technology that looks to be the leading display on smartphones today. The PureMotion HD+ display automatically adjusts to sunlight glare, ha