Vizio reveals 10 inch Android tablet powered by Nvidia Tegra 4 chip, CES 2013

Two of the bigger stories from CES so far have been Vizio's Windows 8 tablet and Nvidia's Tegra 4 mobile processor. So it's only fitting that the two companies have combined on another piece of news in Vegas.

Vizio is apparently showing off a new tablet that runs on the Tegra 4 chip at the trade show, one of two new Android-based prototypes the company is working on. The model powered by the forthcoming Nvidia processor is a 10-inch model that packs 2,560x1,600 resolution, 32GB of storage, and NFC capabilities while running the Jelly Bean flavor of Android. The other tablet is a 7-inch version that also runs Jelly Bean, but lacks the NFC functionality and uses an unspecified processor.

The good, the bad and the ugly, in pictures by Microsoft tablets through the ages

Microsoft has been involved with tablets since the early 90s, which must make it all the more frustrating to see Apple turn up and grab practically the whole market with the iPad.

Microsoft is hoping the launch of the Surface Pro later this month could change all that. Ahead of its arrival, here's a look back at some of Microsoft's earlier efforts in the tablet market over the last decade. For more on the history of Windows tablets, read Surface tension: The long, strange history of the Windows tablet.

Tablet PC prototype, 2000

Above is a prototype tablet PC showcased by Microsoft at Comdex in 2000. Evidently back in the brighter, more optimistic year 2000, orange and white was a perfectly fine colour scheme for a tablet — if you tried to sell a similarly coloured device now, people would assume it was aimed at the under-tens. 

Natural Remedies to Get Rid of Bad Breath

Bad breath is a major turn off and can also be one of the biggest dreads for some people. This embarrassing problem is caused by bacteria which dwell on your tongue and in other parts of your mouth. Read on to find more about some natural ways which can help you keep your breath fresh at all times.

1. Chew Mint Leaves

Mint leaves are one of the best natural remedies to combat bad breath. Mint refreshes your mouth and gives off a pleasing smell. Chlorophyll present in leaves also absorbs odours and leaves you with a refreshing breath.

2. Gargle with Salt Water

Rinsing and gargling with salt water can clear bacteria as well as food particles and debris on which the bacteria feed on. Put one teaspoon of salt in lukewarm water and swirl the mixture until the salt dissolves completely. Gargling with this mixture will also help you keep a healthy mouth.

A Carnivores Guide To Gujarat

The culinary tide is slowly turning in Gujarat and non-vegetarians have more than just a glimmer of hope of a satisfying meal. As migrants pour into the state, restaurants serving non-vegetarian fare have started sprouting in towns and cities in Gujarat.

To meet the sudden surge in the demand for non-vegetarian food, global chains are setting shop in Gujarat. And they aren’t doing too badly. In Ahmedabad, non-vegetarian food accounts for almost 80 percent of the total sales at Barbeque Nation and about 60 percent of sales at Subway.
Food in Ahmedabad is known for its characteristic sweetness, as sugar is added to nearly all preparations. Non-vegeratian dishes are no exception. Barbeque Nation tempers the spice levels in its dishes. Pleasure Trove on Ashram Road at Nehru Bridge Corner, is a haven for those seeking good seafood or even global cuisine. The younger generation clearly enjoys experimenting with its food. Mirch Masala on SG Highway serves chicken and mutton biryani and kebabs while KBOB’s on Drive-In Road has people lining up for mutton seekhs, chicken tikka, chicken rara and prawn biryani.

Supreme Court considers petition to transfer Delhi rape trial

NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court will hear a petition on Tuesday by one of the five men charged with the gang rape and murder of a student in a bus to shift the case out of the capital on grounds that the atmosphere was too surcharged to ensure a fair trial.

Last month's assault on the 23-year-old woman on a New Delhi bus triggered an outpouring of anger and grief and calls for swift punishment for the five men and a juvenile who will be y tried separately.
One of the accused, Mukesh Singh, approached the Supreme Court urging the trial be held anywhere but New Delhi, saying both the police and the judiciary were under intense public pressure on the case and that a fair trial was not possible.
A bench headed by the Chief Justice Altamas Kabir will hear the petition on Tuesday, Singh's lawyer, Manohar Lal Sharma, said on Monday.
The petition came as a fast-track court took up the case against the five men who face the death penalty if convicted of the assault on the woman, who was on her way home from a movie, accompanied by a male friend.

Tizen Rising, Ready To Challenge Apple And Google In 2013

In 2013, a new giant may rise to challenge Apple‘s iOs and Google‘s Android. Tizen is the new giant.

This company that you may have never heard of  has a long history behind it.  Samsung’s collaboration with the Enlightenment Foundation Libraries (EFL) for years was known as LiMo or Linux platform for mobile.  LiMo’s name was changed to Tizen in 2011 when Intel joined the project.  In 2012, LiMo Foundation changed its name to Tizen Association, and Sprint agreed to become part of the Tizen association.  An alpha code called Magnolia was released.  Tizen 2.0 is expected to be released this month.

The Japanese publication Daily Yomiuri reports that Samsung will release the first smart phone based on Tizen this year.  There are reports that NTT Docomo, the biggest wireless carrier in Japan, will support Tizen.  Vodafone in the UK and France Telecom in France are also reported to be on board.

Sachin to play for Mumbai in Ranji quarters

Mumbai: Some of his recent troubles on the pitch have been blamed on a lack of match practice. And after Sachin Tendulkar recently called time on his oneday career, it was clear he had to play first-class cricket to stay sharp for Tests.

Tendulkar, who scored a Ranji ton first up this season on returning to the Mumbai fold, will be back in action for the quarterfinal tie at home against Baroda, from January 6 to 10.

“Sachin will be playing against Baroda. He has confirmed his availability for the match,” Mumbai Cricket Association joint secretary, Nitin Dalal said on Tuesday. Dalal, the selection committee convenor, said the team will be picked on Thursday.

Although Tendulkar could have played in the last league tie against Gujarat, which ended in a draw on Tuesday, he was definitely expected to come in once Mumbai sealed the knockout berth.

Face to face with Matru and Bijlee

This is the first time that Anushka and Imran are working together but the easy camaraderie they shared during the making of the film was quite evident. The two were late for their next promotional event and while Anushka quickly got final touches to her make-up done, Imran settled down to talk about 'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola'.

Excerpts from the interview: