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Bill Gates admits Control-Alt-Delete was a mistake http://newshunt.com/share/24295095 Source:The Hindu

Manchester City delivered a ruthless attacking display to humble fierce rival Manchester United 4-1 in the Premier League on Sunday, reasserting their title credentials with the team's best performance of the season. Argentina striker Sergio Aguero led from the front for City, volleying home acrobatically in the 16th minute and adding his second amid a glut of three goals in a five-minute span either side of half-time. While it was the signature victory City really needed to kick-start the Manuel Pellegrini era, United will be reeling after being embarrassed at times by their neighbor just when the team appeared to have clicked under new manager David Moyes. Wayne Rooney curled a free kick into the top corner in the 87th minute - becoming the highest scorer in Manchester derbies with 11 goals - but that will be little consolation to the England striker or United, who fell five points behind early pacesetters Arsenal and Tottenham after five matches. Sergio Aguero scored twice as ...

I've seen Android phones get better and more powerful over the years, as Google and phone manufacturers pack devices with more and more features. There comes a time, though, when less is more. I'm afraid we've reached that time. Samsung's new Galaxy S4 smartphone is an excellent device from a hardware standpoint. Measuring 5 inches diagonally, the screen is slightly larger than that on its predecessor, the Galaxy S III. Yet the S4 is a tad lighter and smaller overall. The S4's display is also much sharper, at 441 pixels per inch compared with 272 on the S III. The S4 has one of the sharpest screens out there. ALSO SEE Samsung Galaxy S4 India launch delayed by a day, scheduled for Apr 26 The Android operating system it runs is excellent, too, and in recent years the Google-made system has become a healthy competitor to Apple's iOS system for iPhones. Like most Android phones, the S4 comes with a suite of useful Google apps, including Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps...

Passcodes are such a pain that I've relaxed the security settings on my Android phone. I'm willing to forgo the extra safety, just so I'm asked to punch in the code less often. When I got my hands on Apple's new iPhone 5s, one of the first things I tried was a feature that allows you to bypass the passcode using a fingerprint. I had a lot of fun unlocking the phone over and over again. Who knew biometric authentication could be such a blast? The fingerprint sensor alone is worth the extra $100 you'll pay for the 5s over an iPhone 5c. Both phones will come out Friday. In the week I've had with both, I've also been impressed with the better camera and slow-motion video in the 5s. If you can afford the additional $100 and can do with silver, gold or grey, get the Apple 5s over the 5c instead. The 5c, meanwhile, is largely last year's iPhone 5 with a plastic casing instead of aluminum and glass. This isn't cheap plastic, but a type offering the slipper...

Tata Sons have signed an agreement with Singapore Airlines and applied for necessary regulatory approval to set up a new airline in India, the two companies said in a joint statement. "Subject to the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) and other regulatory approvals, the airline will be based in New Delhi and will operate under the full-service model," the statement said. Tata Sons will control the majority stake. "Tata Sons will own 51 percent and Singapore Airlines will own 49 per cent," the statement added. The Tatas already have a partnership with AirAsia Berhad to start a low-cost airline in India. The Chairman will be Prasad Menon, who has been nominated by Tata Sons. "It is Tata Sons' evaluation that civil aviation in India offers sustainable growth potential. We now have the opportunity to launch a world-class, full-service airline in India. We are delighted that we are partnering in this endeavour with the world renowned Singapore Air...

Samsung, at its Galaxy Unpacked event in Berlin, unveiled three new devices - the much-anticipated Galaxy Note 3 smartphone, the Galaxy Gear smartwatch and the Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 edition) tablet. The Galaxy Gear smartwatch will work as an accessory to its market-leading Galaxy smartphones, with a small screen offering basic functions like photos, hands-free calls and instant messaging. Here are the new devices in detail: Galaxy Gear Samsung unveiled a highly anticipated digital wristwatch at least weeks ahead of a similar product expected from rival Apple. The so-called smartwatch is what some technology analysts believe could become this year's must-have holiday gift. Samsung launches 5.7-inch Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Gear smartwatch, Galaxy Note 10.1 A journalist looks at a Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch (L) and Galaxy Note 3 after their launch at the IFA consumer electronics fair in Berlin, September 4, 2013. Samsung says the Gear can act as an extension to a smartphone by...

Jose Mourinho: I blocked Demba Ba's Arsenal move because of Mesut Ozil http://metro.co.uk/2013/09/04/jose-mourinho-i-blocked-demba-bas-arsenal-move-because-of-mesut-ozil-3949641/

Grade your team http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11662/8904364/grade-your-team

Android 4.4 to be called KitKat; Google and Hershey forge a sweet deal http://ibnlive.in.com/news/android-44-to-be-called-kitkat-google-and-hershey-forge-a-sweet-deal/419511-11.html

Microsoft Corporation and Nokia Corporation today announced that the Boards of Directors for both companies have decided to enter into a transaction whereby Microsoft will purchase substantially all of Nokia's Devices & Services business, license Nokia's patents, and license and use Nokia's mapping services. Under the terms of the agreement, Microsoft will pay EUR 3.79 billion to purchase substantially all of Nokia's Devices & Services business, and EUR 1.65 billion to license Nokia's patents, for a total transaction price of EUR 5.44 billion in cash. Microsoft will draw upon its overseas cash resources to fund the transaction. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2014, subject to approval by Nokia's shareholders, regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. Building on the partnership with Nokia announced in February 2011 and the increasing success of Nokia's Lumia smartphones, Microsoft aims to accelerate the growth ...

The 24-year-old Germany international completed a club-record transfer from Real Madrid late on Monday evening, for a fee believed to be £43million. Ozil revealed once it was clear he no longer figured in the first-team plans of Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti following the world-record signing of Gareth Bale from Tottenham, that he had no hesitation in moving on to a fresh challenge at Arsenal, where he is set to become an integral part of Wenger's team alongside Jack Wilshere, Theo Walcott and Santi Cazorla. However, the German's arrival could pose problems for Wenger because of the effect of his salary on the club's wage structure. Speaking to the German Football Association's official website, www.dfb.de, Ozil said: "At the weekend, I was certain that I would stay at Real Madrid, but afterwards I realised that I did not have the faith from the coach or the bosses. I am a player who needs this faith and that is what I have felt from Arsenal, which is why I have...