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A power monster that has been feared and actually left out of many a racing series has risen to begin its own special racing series and just like those oh-so-awesome good times, its run had to end as soon as it began. No tragic news here for Chrysler though it might be one for the buying enthusiast as I’m talking about the Dodge Viper ACR-X that was introduced a few months ago and which has now officially been sold out. Given the limited numbers on the make category, this was expected also given its unlimited power and punch on tap.

       The car features an 8.4L V10 pumping out 640 BHP. It’s built utilising the expertise of the engineers at SRT and combines the track abilities of the Road-legal bonkers ACR (American Club Racer) and the safety equipment and the even more bonkers track nature of the Viper Competition Coupe. It has factory headers and a low restriction exhaust system, so loud booms are expected every time a cog is shifted up or down with the intervals filled by deep thrummy V10 trumpet galore. The car comes fitted with suspension mods, aero mods, tranny mods et al (What else can one expect, eh?) for better grip and on-road (err, make that track) stability and high speed cornering.

It also has a factory fitted roll cage, fuel cell and racing seat to keep one safe on the track. Dodge CEO Ralph Gilles is known to be thanking the SRT Team and the Viper Nation for supporting the project through out during its announcement a few months ago. Now, he is known to have officially quoted that the first slot of ACR-Xs have all been spoken for and the Viper in all its variants is being shipped to the dealers. Hence, a terrible news for the rich track enthusiast who hasn’t yet signed that cheque. Worries can be safely left out as Gilles has suggested that a new batch of ACR-Xs might be considered given the heavy demand.

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By Ajay Kumar

For the gadget searchers, your search ends wherever you find Apple iPhone4. The new iPhone unveiled by Apple CEO Steve jobs on Monday at the company’s annual Worlwide Developers Conference in San Fransisco.

The new device has been redesigned and is 24% thinner that the 3 GS. It was called the thinnest phone on the planet. The iphone has screen with a dpi of 326, and a larger battery which can last for talking seven hours. Using this phone one can edit and record HD videos. The OS of the iPhone is dubbed as “iOS4”.

The iPhone 4, has about 100 new features that aren’t available in the current model of 3GS phones. Apart from the above mentioned features a front facing camera, an HD photo and video camera, a gyroscope for improved rotation sensitivity and a thinner, more industrial look and are the added aces in the phone.

The iPad’s iBookstore is in serious mood to compete with Amazon.com’s Kindle, Apple’s iBookstore has taken a 22% share of the e-books market in just two months, according to Jobs.

Later this month, many improvements are forth coming to iBooks, the iPad’s e-reader application, which includes control to bookmark page, ability to view and read PDF files and the ability to make notes.

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Amid much fanfare, the latest version in the smartphone series from Apple, the all new iPhone 4 is expected to be unveiled today at the ongoing WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) 2010 in San jose, California.

Meanwhile Steve has already mentioned the features of the new iPhone in his speech. At 9.33mm he claims it to be the thinnest smartphone on the planet. Expectedly the gadget is loaded with a front facing camera and a back camera with a LED Flash. The Gadget also boasts of stainless steel case for strength, a glass on front and back for an added glare, and a second Mic for noise cancellation. On the battery front, Steve claims the new version of iPhone has an improved battery life of 7hrs talk time and up to 300 hrs. standby time.

Apple had earlier used the same platform of WWDC, to launch its icon products like debut of iPhone 3G in 2008, the launch of iPhone 3Gs in 2009, and in continuing with the tradition, perhaps iPhone 4 in WWDC 2010.

But it’s definitely not iPhone as one and all at the Global conference. Techno Freaks across the globe are expecting the unveiling or atleast a preview of the next version of Safari Web browser.  iChat for the iPhone, a multitouch trackpad , an update to MAC OS X and the announcements on iPhone Game centre are also eagerly awaited.

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Steve Jobs is all set to deliver to the world the 4 G iphone. Throughout Apple has been known for its secrecy however this time its secrecy has hacked, and all the features of the new phone are known.Gizmodo in April published a famous bombshell story revealing an iPhone prototype that an Apple engineer lost at a bar. Later it was found out, that the prototype belonged to Apple computers and was the prototype of the fourth generation iphone. It was stolen by 21-year-old Brian Hogan.

Apple’s iPhone dubbed as “Magic Trackpad” by sources is going to be unveiled by Apple CEO Steve Jobs at 1 P.M. EST. as it appears by now is to be a front-facing camera, a glass-like plastic back with a rectangular geometry. However, yet nothing much is known of the software. It can be guessed though that the new iphone shall contain ichat.

Apple is probably packing all the facilities available on Macbook Pro on to the “Magic Trackpad”. As expected there will be no wires attached, as the device communicates wirelessly via Bluetooth. Leaked images indicate it was manufactured at Foxconn China, the infamed industry for suicides.

Only time can judge whether the “Magic Trackpad” proves to be a magical experience for the users or not!

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After coming under severe criticism in Europe over collecting private information over unencrypted wireless networks, Google finds itself in yet another trouble. Australian authorities have announced an investigation into whether Google had illegally collected private information from private networks.

In all probability Google will not willingly involve itself in any breach of privacy but the recent incidents adds to the ever growing anxiety about privacy in the digital domain and a growing trend of young technocrats trying to break into private networks without permission.

What does it mean for Google? Even if the interception of data was accidental and not intentional, its high time the company take some extra steps to earn the lost trust of its customers. It also goes without saying that Google has to work closely with the regulating authorities all over the world to ensure that no privacy infringement of similar sort occur in future.

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As the planet of connectivity expands endlessly, the devices continue to get small. The printers, still big enough, were starting to lose their sheen. Soon this world is going to change for a new world of smart printers.

The printing division of Hewlett-Packard (HP) is introducing a fleet of smart printers- printers with their own screens, their email addresses and a web access. Thus using these printers you can print directly from a web platform say Google Docs or a device like iPad. Each printer costing between $99 and $400 will have its own email address.

How can these printers transform the old age of printing? First, use of these printers will mean that no software will be required to make the printer and the PC work together. Also, such technology will make the use of printer at places like Airport or Office easier.

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On the occasion of World Environment Day, 5th June 2010, ALD Automotive India, one of the leading Car Leasing & Fleet Management Companies is launching its “Go Green” CSR Initiative. For every vehicle leased by the company from 5th June 2010 to 6th July 2010, a mid-range mountain bicycle would be provided at no additional cost. This is to promote traveling shorter distances by means of a bicycle which will save on fuel, reduce pollution in and around our cities and also provide better health. This offer during the World Environment month is an initiative to help to care and protect our environment. As an international mobility company, ALD Automotive’s responsibility is to act everyday to limit fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. 

ALD Automotive’s focus on the economy, environment and road safety is demonstrated in many countries through its “Blue Fleet “program. Through ALD Blue Fleet, it helps companies to design car policies and activities to inspire employees to focus on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and road safety. In the Indian market, such initiatives have begun in a small way but there is still a long way to go in this area as the car market continues to grow and mature.

Operating in India for the last 5 years, ALD is an established player in the vehicle operating lease business and an industry benchmark for professionalism, transparency and service delivery in India. With a fleet of around 8,000 and a Corporate Customer base in excess of 350, ALD is the No.2 ranked player in the local market. ALD Automotive is headquartered in Mumbai and has branches in Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad.

The benefits of operating lease compared to other forms of car acquisition such as outright purchase, loans or finance lease is gaining more acceptance and this is helping ALD Automotive to expand its business.

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It has been formally announced. That the economic situation in Hungary is “very grave” and thus there are fairly good chances of the government defaulting on its debt. 

This announcement by a spokesman from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban drove forint-the currency of Hungary to its lowest level in a year. The spokesman further said that Hungary finds itself in the current mess because “the previous government manipulated figures and lied about the state of the economy.”

A fact finding panel has been set up to present the valid figures on the current state of the economy and it has been promised that the government will publish an action plan to tackle the situation soon.

Investors are worried, and rightly so about the state of their investments. Another crisis will certainly spell further doom for a worsening debt crisis in Europe.

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