China's Elevated Bus is a Reality Now

Back in May there was a talk about a prototype bus in China that would, if built, literally drive right over traffic jams. Well, if I am being totally honest with you, I never believed that the Transit Elevated Bus would actually get made. Which is why I am pretty surprised to tell you that the TEB has literally just taken its first test drive in Qinhuangdao, Hebei!

 

The idea was first proposed at the 19th China Beijing International High-Tech Expo in May. Despite having nothing but a miniature model, developers Jinchuang Corp said they could have the bus ready by August. And true to their word, the TEB hit the road yesterday. It was only tested on 300 metres of track, but the fact that they could even make it – and in such a short amount of time – is impressive enough for us.

 

The developers say it’ll only take a year to finish. And this time, we believe them.
China’s Transit Elevated Bus (TEB) was nothing but a model back in May

And this is what it looks like just three months later!

There are many risks involved in this type of transport system. Considering every issue and solving it and making the project live is something that we need to appreciate and think about it. Personally I feel its a great start for a new tech transport.
" MANY INVENT but FEW IMPLEMENT"

Microsoft to acquire LinkedIn

Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) and LinkedIn Corporation (NYSE: LNKD) on Monday announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Microsoft will acquire LinkedIn for $196 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at $26.2 billion, inclusive of LinkedIn’s net cash. LinkedIn will retain its distinct brand, culture and independence. Jeff Weiner will remain CEO of LinkedIn, reporting to Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft. Reid Hoffman, chairman of the board, co-founder and controlling shareholder of LinkedIn, and Weiner both fully support this transaction. The transaction is expected to close this calendar year.

LinkedIn is the world’s largest and most valuable professional network and continues to build a strong and growing business. Over the past year, the company has launched a new version of its mobile app that has led to increased member engagement; enhanced the LinkedIn newsfeed to deliver better business insights; acquired a leading online learning platform called Lynda.com to enter a new market; and rolled out a new version of its Recruiter product to its enterprise customers. These innovations have resulted in increased membership, engagement and financial results, specifically:

• 19 percent growth year over year (YOY) to more than 433 million members worldwide
• 9 percent growth YOY to more than 105 million unique visiting members per month
• 49 percent growth YOY to 60 percent mobile usage
• 34 percent growth YOY to more than 45 billion quarterly member page views
• 101 percent growth YOY to more than 7 million active job listings

“The LinkedIn team has grown a fantastic business centered on connecting the world’s professionals,” Nadella said. “Together we can accelerate the growth of LinkedIn, as well as Microsoft Office 365 and Dynamics as we seek to empower every person and organization on the planet.”

Tesla: Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

Serbian-American engineer and physicist Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) made dozens of breakthroughs in the production, transmission and application of electric power. He invented the first alternating current (AC) motor and developed AC generation and transmission technology.

Tesla is not just an automaker, but also a technology and design company with a focus on energy innovation.

Tesla Motors was founded in 2003 by a group of engineers in Silicon Valley who wanted to prove that electric cars could be better than gasoline-powered cars. With instant torque, incredible power, and zero emissions, Tesla’s products would be cars without compromise. Each new generation would be increasingly affordable, helping the company work towards its mission: to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable transport.

Tesla’s engineers first designed a power-train for a sports car built around an AC induction motor, patented in 1888 by Nikola Tesla, the inventor who inspired the company’s name. The resulting Tesla Roadster was launched in 2008.

In late 2014, Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled two dual motor all-wheel drive configurations of Model S that further improve the vehicle’s handling and performance.

Now with more than 50,000 vehicles on the road worldwide, Tesla is preparing to launch Model X, a crossover vehicle

Tesla owners enjoy the benefit of charging at home so they never have to visit a gas station or spend a cent on gasoline. For long distance journeys, Tesla’s Supercharger network provides convenient and free access to high speed charging, replenishing half a charge in as little as 20 minutes. Superchargers now connect popular routes in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
Tesla currently has 12,000 (June 2015) employees. Student and new graduate with an interest in electric vehicles can apply through the company’s website.Tesla Motors was founded by engineers who wanted to prove that electric cars could be better than gasoline powered cars. Tesla Motors intends to manufacture cars that can match the performance of the main stream cars, provide the comfort and be eco-friendly. With each new model, the cars are becoming affordable. The cars manufactured by Tesla Motors certainly seem to be the future

Superchargers are free connectors that charge Model S and Model X in minutes instead of hours. Stations are strategically placed to minimize stops during long distance travel and are conveniently located near restaurants, shopping centers, and WiFi hot spots. Each station contains multiple Superchargers to help you get back on the road quickly.

Autopilot allows Model S to steer within a lane, change lanes with the simple tap of a turn signal, and manage speed by using active, traffic-aware cruise control. Digital control of motors, brakes, and steering helps avoid collisions from the front and sides, as well as preventing the car from wandering off the road. Model S can also scan for a parking space, alert you when one is available, and parallel park on command.

Autopilot features are progressively enabled over time with software updates.

Autopark

Scans for a parking space and self parks on command.

 Model X is the safest, fastest and most capable sport utility vehicle in history. With all-wheel drive and a 90 kWh battery providing 470 kilometers of range, Model X has ample seating for seven adults and all of their gear. And it’s ludicrously fast, accelerating from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in as quick as 3.4 seconds.
Model X is the SUV uncompromised.

Model X is designed with safety as the first priority. The floor-mounted battery lowers the center of gravity so that the risk of rollover is about half that of any vehicle in its class. The battery structure strengthens Model X against side impact intrusions. And without a gasoline engine, the large front trunk acts as a giant impact-absorbing crumple zone. Although the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has not yet conducted crash testing on Model X, Tesla's own internally conducted crash testing indicates that Model X should be the first SUV to receive the highest safety rating in every category.

Falcon Wing doors allow easy access to second and third row seats from even a tight parking space, while traditional SUV doors or Minivan sliding doors would not grant any access.

The estimated delivery for new reservations is the early half of 2017

Role of facial expressions in social interactions

Think once, whom do you remember? your expressionless drill master or your most interactive English teacher. Answer would be obvious. Expression not only makes impressions, but prints a photo in listener memory.


A facial expression is worth a thousand words.Communication is a central aspect of everyday life, a fact that is reflected in the wide variety of ways that people exchange information, not only with words, but also using their face and body. Scientists found out that we are able to recognize facial expressions in motion -- for example, in a movie -- far better than in a static photograph. The video sequence needs to be at least as long as one tenth of a second to gain this dynamic advantage.

It's well known that good communication is the foundation of any successful relationship, be it personal or professional.It's important to recognize, though, that it's our nonverbal communication—our facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, posture, and tone of voice—that speak the loudest. The ability to understand and use nonverbal communication, or body language, is a powerful tool that can help you connect with others, express what you really mean, and build better relationships.

When we interact with others, we continuously give and receive wordless signals. All of our nonverbal behaviors—the gestures we make, the way we sit, how fast or how loud we talk, how close we stand, how much eye contact we make—send strong messages. These messages don't stop when you stop speaking either. Even when you're silent, you're still communicating nonverbally.

Oftentimes, what comes out of our mouths and what we communicate through our body language are two totally different things. When faced with these mixed signals, the listener has to choose whether to believe your verbal or nonverbal message, and, in most cases, they're going to choose the nonverbal because it's a natural, unconscious language that broadcasts our true feelings and intentions in any given moment. So be careful with your boly language and non verbal communication. If you say Yes to something and if your body gesture shows NO then the listner will consider your No rather than your word Yes.

The way you listen, look, move, and react tells the other person whether or not you care, if you’re being truthful, and how well you’re listening. When your nonverbal signals match up with the words you’re saying, they increase trust, clarity, and rapport. When they don’t, they generate tension, mistrust, and confusion.

There are many different types of nonverbal communication. Together, the following nonverbal signals and cues communicate your interest and investment in others.

• Facial expressions
• Body movements and posture
• Gestures
• Eye contact
• Touch
• Space
• Voice

Unfortunately, many people send confusing or negative nonverbal signals without even knowing it. When this happens, both connection and trust are damaged.

Learning how to manage stress in the heat of the moment is one of the most important things you can do to improve your nonverbal communication. Stress compromises your ability to communicate. When you’re stressed out, you’re more likely to misread other people, send confusing or off-putting nonverbal signals, and lapse into unhealthy knee-jerk patterns of behavior. Furthermore, emotions are contagious. You being upset is very likely to trigger others to be upset, making a bad situation worse.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress, it’s best to take a time out. Take a moment to calm down before you jump back into the conversation. Once you’ve regained your emotional equilibrium, you’ll be better equipped to deal with the situation in a positive way.

iPhone SE Review

It’s easy to dismiss the iPhone SE as old wine in a new bottle. Actually, scratch that. Considering it has internals similar to the iPhone 6s and a design that’s identical to the iPhone 5s, the iPhone SE is technically “old wine in an older bottle”. And while it’s true that the iPhone SE does not bring any pathbreaking technical innovations, it does represent a shift in strategy from the Cupertino-based company.
The iPhone 5c aside, Apple’s “affordable iPhone” strategy has been to sell older models at a discount. Whenever a new iPhone old launched, its predecessor moved to the $99 (roughly Rs. 6,500) tier – when phones were still sold at $199 (roughly Rs. 13,100) on contract in the US – while the two-year old model became ‘free’. The company followed a similar strategy in other markets, with the addition that while three-year old iPhones would stop typically selling in US and other mature markets, they would continue to be sold in places like India in a bid to reach even lower price points. For example, the iPhone 5s continues to be sold in India even now, and it was going for as low as Rs. 17,000 recently without any exchange offers.
Given that background, the $399 (roughly Rs. 26,300) iPhone SE, which costs a full $150 (roughly Rs. 9,900) less than the cheapest new iPhone before this – the cringeworthy 8GB edition doesn’t count – represents brand new territory for Apple. With the lower price point, Apple can reach more users, which is significant for the company, what with the talk of iPhone sales flattening out. From the end users’ perspective, it’s an important step as well, as unlike previous ‘cheaper’ iPhones, they no longer have to settle for previous generation’s hardware (for the most part, as you will discover during the course of this review).
The other market the iPhone SE aims to address is lovers of compact phones. When Apple finally released the iPhone 6 (Review | Pictures) and iPhone 6 Plus (Review | Pictures), they were instant hot sellers due to pent up demand for bigger screen iPhones. But not everyone loves large screen phones. Apple says it sold over 30 million 4-inch iPhones in 2015 – granted, a large part of those sales may have been driven by the low price tag of the smaller iPhones, but it’s safe to say that the 4-inch screen has its fair share of takers as well.
If the iPhone SE delivers on its promise, it will surely find takers in India, and elsewhere. So let’s take a closer look at Apple’s newest iPhone.
Design and display
As you may already know, the iPhone SE looks identical to the iPhone 5s. If our review unit didn’t come in the new Rose Gold colour, it could’ve easily been mistaken for the iPhone from 2013. We are no fans of antenna lines that feature prominently on the bigger iPhones, so this is one vintage design we have absolutely no complaints about.

The iPhone SE is great for one-handed use as you can easily reach all corners of the screen without messing around. As someone who’s been using the iPhone 6s Plus as their primary phone for a while, typing on the iPhone SE’s smaller screen felt cramped at first, but we got used to it rather quickly, with iOS’s autocorrect taking care of the odd typo. The smaller size also makes the iPhone SE extremely light and easily pocketable, especially when compared to the ungainly iPhone 6s Plus, though we admit to missing the extra real estate on offer on the biggest iPhone.

Taking notes on the iPhone SE (left), iPhone 6s (middle), and iPhone 6s Plus (right).Just like the iPhone 5s, the 4-inch display on the iPhone is not even HD, but you won’t notice that while using the device. Text appears sharp and the display is sufficiently bright – we didn’t have any trouble using the phone even in direct sunlight. The smaller screen of course isn’t great if you watch a lot of videos on your phone.
Performance
The iPhone SE is powered by the same Apple A9 chip that’s inside the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, and it also features 2GB of RAM, though you won’t find any mention of that on Apple’s website. As you would expect, the phone handled everything we threw at it pretty comfortably. The iPhone SE seemed to work better in low signal areas than the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus, but other than that the overall experience was pretty similar to the iPhone 6s.
There are a few key differences though – the iPhone SE does not come with 3D Touch, so you don’t get things like Quick Actions and Peek-Pop. While we called out 3D Touch as a technology with a lot of potential when we reviewed the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, it’s not something we use on an everyday basis on our iPhone 6s Plus just yet, and we think it’s unlikely to be missed by most people.
The iPhone SE also comes with slower Touch ID, which may bother some, but it’s actually a good thing in our book, as we found the fingerprint scanner to be too fast for its own good. The iPhone SE also lacks a barometer, which, amongst other things, is used to accurately track how many flights of stairs you have climbed, and is present in iPhone 6 and later models.
The difference users may notice the most is that the iPhone SE comes with a 1.2-megapixel f/2.4 front-facing camera (or FaceTime camera as Apple likes to call it), compared to the 5-megapixel f/2.2 in the iPhone 6s. As you would expect, the images captured by this camera lack detail, though the difference may not be visible unless you are viewing them on the big screen. The camera does support Retina Flash, which is easily one of our favourite features of the iPhone SE. Live Photos are supported as well.
The rear camera performance of the iPhone SE is identical to the iPhone 6s, which means it’s a great camera for most situations with accurate camera reproduction, though the low light performance isn’t as good as what you’ll get with Samsung’s recent phones like the Galaxy S7 or even flagships that are a generation older.
Like its predecessors, the iPhone SE comes with 16GB of storage on the base variant, which is still not ideal, but given the phone’s target audience and its positioning in Apple’s current lineup of smartphones, it’s a little bit more understandable. Having said that, we sincerely hope this is the last iPhone that ships with a 16GB storage option.
The iPhone SE clocked over 12 hours of video playback in our battery loop test, which is about 20 percent better than the iPhone 6s. This can be attributed to the smaller, lower resolution display that the iPhone SE ships with. However, in terms of real world usage, we didn’t observe much of a difference compared to the iPhone 6s, in that both phones just about manage to last a day of use, while the bigger iPhone 6s Plus easily clocks a day and a bit more.
Verdict
In India, the iPhone SE starts at Rs. 39,000, which may not represent a path-breaking price point that will suddenly make the iPhone accessible to millions more, but it’s still an important product for the Indian market. Thanks to the increased flexibility available to Apple’s retailers, the MRP is nothing but a guideline, and you should be able to pick it up at a lower price, even without accounting for exchange offers.
The underwhelming front camera aside, the iPhone SE is the complete package, and the overall experience is everything you’d expect from an Apple product. In most ways that we use our iPhone everyday, the iPhone SE is just as good as the iPhone 6s, provided you can live with a smaller screen – and that’s something that will ultimately boil down to personal preference.
If you are shopping with a fixed budget and don’t care which platform you pick, the Samsung Galaxy S6 is available around the same price as the iPhone SE and is easily one our favorite phones from last year.

Stresses of Life

With the development of society, the rhythm of modern life is becoming faster and faster. Many people have suffered and suffering from the stress and strain of life. So stress has become a normal part of life. Psychologically speaking, stress is a kind of disease of modern society. There are many causes of stress which come from work, family and social life.

Stress is a normal part of life. Every person experiences stress one way or another, and everyone has their own way of handling it. Some ignore their problems while others face them. Stress can either harm you or make you who you are. When I have stress, I chose to let it make me into a stronger person, to focus and channel otherwise wasted energy into productive activity when possible which happily for me is most of the time.

some point in our lives, if they aren't coped with, they can cause major problems.

-- People who are always late, drive too fast and are discourteous on the road

Having a good family life is very important to most people. They hope that they can enjoy a wonderful time with their family. But life is full of so much trifling things and sacrifices need to be made by some members of the family from time to time. If they can not respect and understand each other, friction will result from the unrealistic expectations. As a result, every one in the family will feel hurt and worry about the family breaking down.

 We generally use the word "stress" when we feel that everything seems to have become too much - we are overloaded and wonder whether we really can cope with the pressures placed upon us.

Anything that poses a challenge or a threat to our well-being is a stress. Some stresses get you going and they are good for you - without any stress at all many say our lives would be boring and would probably feel pointless. However, when the stresses undermine both our mental and physical health they are bad.  


Stress is not a part of our lives – it is our inability to manage the body, mind, intellect, and life energies.Through bringing our bodies and minds to a more peaceful state of function, one can overcome the stress.
When you experience stress, your whole nervous system reacts and specific hormones are released into your blood stream.  These hormones speed up heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, and metabolism.
This can be a good thing - stress can help you get through tough situations. Changes in your body as a result of stress can increase your ability to feel:

•     Alert
•     Energised
•     Switched on
•     More resourceful

 In the long term though, the extra pressure that is put on your body from stress can have some pretty negative impacts on both your physical health and emotional wellbeing. Eventually, too much stress on your body over a long period of time can lead to you burning out - a state of complete mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion.

 Possible effects of stress on your body:

• A tendency to sweat
• Back pain
• Chest pain
  
• Childhood obesity
• Cramps or muscle spasms
• Erectile dysfunction
• Fainting spells
• Headache
• Heart disease
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Loss of libido
• Lower immunity against diseases
• Muscular aches
• Nail biting
• Nervous twitches
• Pins and needles
• Sleeping difficulties
• Stomach upset

Possible effects of stress on your behavior:

•     Eating too much
•     Eating too little
•     Food cravings
  
•     Sudden angry outbursts
•     Drug abuse
•     Alcohol abuse
•     Higher tobacco consumption
•     Social withdrawal
•     Frequent crying
•     Relationship problems

 Prevention is better than a cure, but there are things you can do whenever you're stressed to keep yourself mentally and physically healthy and to avoid reaching the point of burn out. These include:

Taking regular time out for yourself and learning different ways to relax and unwind
    Setting aside some time each day to 'switch off' from technology
    Developing skills like problem solving to prepare you to handle tricky situations
    Setting boundaries, so that you reduce how often you overextend yourself
    Keeping an open line of communication with colleagues, family and friends about how you are feeling

    Exercise - exercise has been proven to have a beneficial effect on a person's mental and physical state. For many people exercise is an extremely effective stress buster.
    Assertiveness - don't say yes to everything. If you can't do something well, or if something is not your responsibility, try to seek ways of not agreeing to do them.

    Alcohol and drugs - alcohol and drugs will not help you manage your stress better. Either stop consuming them completely, or cut down.
    Caffeine - if your consumption of coffee and other drinks which contain caffeine is high, cut down.
    Nutrition - eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. Make sure you have a healthy and balanced diet.
    Time - make sure you set aside some time each day just for yourself. Use that time to organize your life, relax, and pursue your own interests.
    Breathing - there are some effective breathing techniques which will slow down your system and help you relax.

    Talk - talk to you family, friends, work colleagues and your boss. Express your thoughts and worries.
    Relaxation techniques - meditation, massage, or yoga have been known to greatly help people with stress.

 Dealing with stress is totally depends on individual capability about handling situations and people and even their own brain. I hope this article will help you to understand stress management and make you to think whats more important in life. 

Thanks,

Rakesh

At the end of each year, National Geographic rounds up its best photos - and here we will take a look at 20 of them. Every day throughout the year, National Geographic releases a Photo of the Day - some classic, others quirky, but they always select an image with a story to tell. In their pick for 20 of the best photos, this year, they selected photographs with the most shares, likes and comments from the social sphere. Let's take a look, and in the comments below, let us know which photo you loved most.

1. Cracking the Surface, Lake Baikal

Photographer Alexey Trofimov, captured quite an unusual picture of the ice, here. He writes that the 'ice on Lake Baikal is a very interesting phenomenon.'










2. The Village, Hungary

This photograph was taken by Gabor Dvornik, who lives half a mile from The Village, which is set on a natural reserve in Sződliget Hungary. While the air in this place is special every season, it is especially rare to have a nice, mist day. 'It was utterly ghostly and very moody out there' he writes.







3. When Penguins Attack, Antarctica

Captured with a GoPro on Antarctica's sea ice. The photographer, Clinton Berry had studied the movements of the penguins for weeks. The day that this shot was taken, there were over 60 penguins and Berry says that there was a bit of luck involved too.





4. Against the Wind, Canada

In this shot, photographed by Domnic Roy, a snowy owl appears to be fighting against the elements during extreme weather conditions near Quebec City, Canada.

5. Something's Fishy, British Colombia Coast, Canada

 

Photographed by Ian McAllister using an underwater housing, this shot captures an intimate portrait of a wolf wading through the inter-tidal zone on the British Colombia coast in Canada. The wolf took a break from eating herring roe to investigate the photographer's half-submerged camera.

6. Who's There?

While taking this photo, Cezary Wyszynski imagined this mouse thinking 'Who was knocking at my door?'

7. Falls in Autumn, Plitivice Lakes National Park, Croatia

This is the country's oldest and largest National Park, which boasts 16 terraced lakes, formed by natural travertine dams that change color throughout the day. This photo was taken by Vedrana Tafra.

8. Bioluminous Larak, Iran   

 This shot was taken along the shore of Larak, Iran - an island in the Persian Gulf. 'The magical lights of the Plankton enchanted me so that I snapped the shot,' Pooyan Shadpoor says.

9. Mother of the Forest, Madagascar

 

 The boabab trees on Madagascar are 800 years old. They are home to snakes, bats, bush babies, bees and at times, humans. The trees are an important source of water - once can store up to 4,000 liters of water in its trunk. This photo was taken by Marsel Van OOsten.

10. Fox Found, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Gran Paradiso National Park, was once a royal hunting retreat. Here, a red fox lies in wait, camouflaged by the autumn woods. This photo was captured by Stefano Unterthiner.

11. Dancing with the Moon, Iceland

The vivid beams of light are a result of collisions between charged particles released from the sun's atmosphere and gaseous particles in Earth's atmosphere. This shot was captured by Andrew George.

12. Winter White, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Another great shot taken at Italy's Gran Paradiso National Park by Stefano Unterthiner. Among the wildlife inhabiting this pare are ibex, chamois, red foxes and ermines (pictured here).

13. Big Baby, Tonga

This young humpback whale was captured in the waters off Tonga. Karim Iliya writes that she 'could not help but wave and smile at the newborn whale almost three times my length' Curiosity got the better of it and emerging from under its mother's fin, it swam toward me, approaching less than 30 centimeters (11 inches).

14. Bird Feeders, China

Abderazak Tissoukai was near Xingping in China's Guanxi region when he took this shot - a cormorant fisherman at sunset. 'Xingping is definitely one of the most beautiful places in China, with its scenic karst landscapes, and it traditional and genuine people,' he writes.

15. Kit Friendly, Estonia

 

This kit fox appears to be weighing the presence of Kalmer Lehepuu's camera lens. He writes that 'on one beautiful evening, the mother went to get food and left the kits on their own.' Lehepuu then snuck closer to observe them.

16. Shining Through, Apostle Islands, National Lakeshore, Wisconsin

This shot, taken by Ernie Vater, captures the setting sun shining the rough ice on the shore of a frozen Lake Superior. Part of the beauty of this place is its silence. Vater writes 'you hear nothing except for the occasional creaking of the ice'.

17. Yellow Jellies, Rock Islands of Palau

These golden jellyfish are harmless to humans, they spend much of their time following the sun as it moves across the sky. Sunlight for these jellyfish is essential. Captured by Ciemon Frank Caballes.

18. All the Fish in the Sea, Cabo Pulmo

 

'This is what our oceans should look like', Jeff Hester, who captured this shot says. But Cabo Pulmo, a marine park off Mexico's Baja California, hadn't always been this way.

19. Imperial Blossoms, Japan

These weeping cherry tree blooms, were captured on the grounds of the Imperial Palace in Kyoto, Japan. They typically bloom in late March and early April. This photo was taken by Yukio Miki.

20. Hull-o, Caribbean Island of Bonaire

This photo shows a diver gazing at Hilma Hooker, a cargo ship purposely sunk off the Caribbean island of Bonaire - a popular destination for scuba divers. This photo was taken by Marc Henauer.

Thanks,

Rakesh 

What is Big Data?

Big Data

For many businesses, data is the 'currency of the future' and an essential element to remain competitive, expand their business and become a leader in their industry sector.

Storing, processing and decision-making based upon massive amounts of data requires a paradigm shift in terms of the technologies. No longer can we rely on centralized relational databases where storage and processing is done in one single location. So, instead of bringing data together, we keep the data distributed and bring the computation to where the data is.

Big Data technologies are at the core of all major internet companies, including Google, Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo, LinkedIn and others. New and emerging technologies, like the Internet of Things (IoT), will require Big Data applications to analyse vast amount of data collected from diverse device types.

Hadoop is the very popular leading Big Data technology. Due to its popularity, you will find Big Data and Hadoop being referenced interchangeably in the context of distributed storage and processing of large amount of data.

Hadoop has two core components: MapReduce Framework and Hadoop File System (HDFS). There are many applications and distributed databases built upon these core components. The key concept to remember is that Big Data is not a single technology, but is an ecosystem of a number of technologies combined together for the purpose of storing, analyzing and reporting on extremely large amounts of distributed data.

Apple iPhone SE Released.

Experience the most powerful 4-inch phone ever, with a 12-megapixel camera, Live Photos, Retina Flash for better selfies, and Apple Pay. Powered by the A9 chip, iPhone SE makes your everyday tasks faster and your favourite games even more immersive. It’s a beloved design re-invented from the inside out.

You can trade your old smartphone and get credit towards the purchase of a new iPhone.

http://www.apple.com/au/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-se