Early Stage, Cortana will be available in the U.S.

Microsoft has just announced the presence of a virtual personal assistant, Cortana, for devices based on the operating system (OS) Windows Phone 8.1. Cortana will be exclusively available to owners of Windows Phone 8.1 devices in the United States (U.S.) in beta until the second half of 2014.

After the U.S., the UK and China will be the other countries could try Cortana. Other areas around the world will follow next year. As reported by Phone Arena, Saturday (05/04/2014).

Regarding the function of Cortana, among others, could help users perform telephone calls and showed scores sporting events. Cortana will also be integrated with third party applications.

The presence of Cortana announced at Microsoft's BUILD 2014. In that event, Cortana described can be arranged to create a reminder, run a search system, recommending restaurants, and many other tasks.

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Mugen Release Fast Electric Motorcycles

Honda's motorsport division, Mugen, released fast electric motorcycle dubbed Shinden San, in Japan, on Tuesday ( 04/01/2014 ). Have prepared two units that relied on competition racing the Isle of Man TT Zero Challenge class in May and June.

This includes the development of a new liquid cooling system , increased power, the lighter weight and more compact dimensions. Battery capacity is also enlarged compared to the 2013 season mounts, named Shinden Ni.

Almost all details Shinden San made ​​from carbon fiber. Super lightweight materials necessary to compensate for the additional weight of the battery pack weighing 240 kg. In addition to light, frame, swingarm, and many other components of the same claimed sturdy like motorcycle racing.

136 PS

Crowding battery size fairing part covered. Energy generated from the 3 stages concoction Mission Motors electric motor, OEM manufacturer from California. Cardiac pacemakers are more severe than conventional engines , but the maximum strength comparable to 136 PS. An increase of 10 PS power improvement from its predecessor.

" Our engineers have worked side by side with the Mugen team studied data Shinden while racing them. For the Isle of Man TT in 2014, we have produced the development of new products that really improve the limitation of electric motorcycles on the track or not, "explained Director of Powertrain Systems Engineering Mission Motors, Mark Sherwood.

185 kph

The entire power directly channeled to all wheels without transmission. So, the duo rider, John McGuinness, and 9 times TT winner Bruce Anstey, not bothered replacing the gear and clutch work. The clutch lever is located to the left handlebar usually go functioned as the rear brake. Even if the observed deeper, San Shinden had no brake pedal in the foot.

Mugen revealed, reaching a maximum speed of 185 kph. Maneuverability entrusted to Showa suspension. While the rate of deduction using Nissin products.

" With the capabilities of talented riders, as well as the experience gained in 2012 and 2013, the target class team improves to enter a new level at the same time. And of course the win, " Mugen wrote in his official statement on Tuesday ( 01/04/2014 ) .

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Persona 4 Game Arrived for PS3

Game console PlayStation 3 ( PS3 ) will be the arrival of a new game, Persona 4. The game genre role-playing game ( RPG ) will be released as a downloadable game for PS3 on 8 April 2014.

Atlus, the publisher game revealed, this game will sell for USD9,99. Gamers can get this game via the PlayStation Store in North America and South America.

A game that originally appeared in the PS2 game consoles Classic in 2008 is appeared by the name of Shin Megami Tensei : Persona 4. While the PlayStation Vita version of this game also appeared in 2012 under the name Persona 4 Golden.

Reportedly, the game developers will launch a sequel of Persona 4, Persona 5 in 2015 for the PS3. This game has a single-player game modes and gamers can explore an area in the game with a social simulation in it.

Atlus has also announced the presence of Persona 4 : The Ultimate In Mayonaka. Games that appeared on PS3 and Xbox 360 brings the two characters battle mode attack each other, there is also a chain attack mode ( combo hit ), and possessed the typical attacks of each character.

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Bulan, Satelit Bumi Berusia 4,51 Miliar Tahun

Berapakah umur bulan saat ini? Pernahkah kalian bertanya-tanya? Apakah bulan lebih tua dari bumi atau lebih muda?

Ilmuwan mengungkap umur Bulan saat ini sekitar 4,51 miliar tahun. Usia satelit Bumi ini didapatkan berdasarkan jam geologis yang baru saja ditemukan teknik pengukuran waktunya.

Teori terbentuknya Bulan, menurut pemahaman para ilmuwan, terjadi pada saat ada benda luar angkasa sebesar Planet Mars menabrak Bumi dan kemudian hancur berkeping-keping. Dan Bulan adalah salah satu kepingan benda antariksa tersebut yang kemudian mengorbit di sekitar Bumi.

Waktu terjadinya tabrakan tersebut diperdebatkan antara 30 hingga 100 juta tahun setelah sistem tata surya terbentuk. Sistem tata surya sendiri terbentuk 4,6 miliar tahun yang lalu.

Sekarang ini, ilmuwan dari Amerika Serikat, Jerman, dan Prancis berkolaborasi hingga menemukan jam geologis yang bisa dipakai untuk ukuran waktu. Para peneliti menggunakan 259 simulasi komputer tentang berkembangnya Merkurius, Venus, Bumi, dan Mars. Dari perkembangan keempat planet itulah para ilmuwan mendapatkan jawaban dari teka-teki waktu terbentuknya Bulan.

Saat menganalisa, peneliti menemukan hubungan antara saat Bumi ditabrak dan jumlah material yang bertambah setelah kejadian. Hubungan ini, menurut para ilmuwan, tampak seperti jam hingga tanggal terjadinya pembentukan Bulan. Dan hal itu disebut sebagai jam geologis pertama dalam sejarah tata surya.

Dari ukuran geokimia ini, membuat penanggalan baru terbentuknya bulan yang berkisar 95 juta tahun setelah terjadinya sistem tata surya. Dengan kemungkinan kekeliruan 32 hingga 39 juta tahun. Dan sistem tata surya diyakini terjadi 4,6 miliar tahun yang lalu. Artinya, Bulan terbentuk sekitar 4,51 miliar tahun yang lalu.

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Fire TV, Amazon's Smart TV and Devices Console Games

Company websites selling Amazon released the Fire TV, a digital television device which also function as a gaming console.

Fire TVs released by Amazon for only USD99 or approximately. The device is just a square box with a width of no more than the television remote is also included in the package Fire TV.

Users only need to plug the USB wireless device to the television. Afterwards, the user can use the TV as Smart TV. This Android-based devices device can run an online store such as Amazon in the tv movie, application, photos, and games.

Users can download a variety of movies, apps, and games. Devices that have preosesor Quad-core and graphics engine and powered by 2GB of RAM memory can run 1,080 HD video with Dolby Digital Plus Surround Sound. Although the TV not support those features.

To operate it, can use voice commands with a remote microphone that uses Bluetooth.

Not only that, users can also play games like Mike Frazzini, Asphalt 8, or Sev Zero. Can be used as a remote control for playing games. However, users can also buy games separately control for USD40.

Average price of the downloadable game is the same as the average price of games on mobile phones. No more than $ 2. But there are also free games that can be enjoyed without the need to spend money.

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New Kinect for Windows is Coming Soon

Microsoft Build conference held 2-4 April 2014 in San Francisco reveal a wide range of information about Microsoft and newest products. On the event, the company indicated the launch of the new Kinect for Windows device.

The device will reportedly exhibited both in terms of hardware and SDK ( Software Development Kit ). A hardware-featured desktop version of this sensor will be available to the public in the summer of this year.

Developers will be able to publish the application or homemade software in the Windows Store. Thus , the user will have a wide choice of Kinect for Windows applications.

Microsoft reportedly adding support through the Unity game engine, which allows the creation of this developer toolkits games or applications are more varied. Considering Microsoft's Xbox support Unity One look at this year, the possibility will be emerging cross-platform applications or games.

Xbox Kinect motion sensor is used as a tool. By moving certain body parts in front of the Kinect camera, then the user can control a character or object in the game.

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Enjoy The View Of Las Vegas From The World's Largest Ferris Wheel

Las Vegas is not only famous as the legendary gambling. Today, Las Vegas has also become increasingly popular after the world's largest Ferris wheel.

High Roller Observation Wheel officially opened earlier this week. The world's largest Ferris wheel is in the arena of a shopping center in Las Vegas, with a height of approximately 167.5 meters .

The Ferris wheel is unique because it is shaped like a capsule which can accommodate up to 40 people per capsule. During the trip, the room will be locked tight, with a temperature-controlled room, also presented a variety of attractions and entertainment in it.

To ride, visitors are charged a fee of $ 25 during the day and $ 35 for the evening. Overall, this capsule can accommodate up to 1,120 people for one-time trips. The capsule will move slowly to the visitor will feel the sensation of floating in space.

The trip takes 30 minutes and the visitors were given a pause to take photos of heights. Visitors can see a view of Vegas from the top and it will capture 360-degree views of the valley and the beautiful mountains in the distance.

High Roller Observation Wheel Ferris wheel is now the highest in the world, beating Singapore Flyer, Star of Nanchang in China, even the London Eye. Ferris makes the Las Vegas tourism industry is more advanced because it offers an alternative to tourist attractions.

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