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Google releases O3D to fetch accelerated 3D graphics to browsers

The software developers from Google Labs have brought out new software called O3D to fetch accelerated 3D graphics to browsers. The software developers have defined “O3D” as "a new, shader-based, low-level graphics API for creating interactive 3D applications in a web browser”.

According to the developers, the idea of browser plug-in software O3D is "to build an API that runs on multiple operating systems and browsers, performs well in JavaScript, and offers the capabilities developers need to create a diverse set of rich applications." The browser plug-in software, O3D is compatible with Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, and Chrome that works on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.

Nepal Telecom to start mobile phone service in Mount Everest region

Nepal Telecom to start mobile phone service in Mount Everest region Kathmandu - Nepal's largest mobile phone service provider Nepal Telecom Saturday announced plans to start services in the Mount Everest region enabling climbers to make phone calls from the top of the world's highest peak. The plans to install mobile phone service in the Everest region are to connect the last few isolated areas in Nepal with the rest of the country and the world.

Nimbuzz teams up with Tata Indicom to offer instant messaging services

Nimbuzz teams up with Tata Indicom to offer instant messaging servicesThe provider of mobile social instant messaging (geo) presence and VoIP services, Nimbuzz and Tata Teleservices Limited (TTSL), which operates under the brand name Tata Indicom, have teamed up to offer instant messaging services. Nimbuzz and TTSL have announced that they have signed partnership deal to provide instant messaging services across multiple communities including Skype, Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo, Instant Messenger, AIM, Jabber and ICQ.
 

Apple says oops and pulls Baby Shaker application from its App Store

Apple says oops and pulls Baby Shaker application from its App StoreSurrendering immediately to the adverse reaction from livid parents and childrens' groups, the iPhone maker Apple wasted no time to remove the baby-shaking iPhone application from its App Store. Apple not only recalled the "deeply offensive" application, but also issued public apology for approving such a controversial entertainment application called "Baby Shaker" for sale at its Apps store.  

Symantec report: India growing as hub of malicious activities in the APJ region

SymantecIt's really easy to buy someone's credit card information from the underground cyber market, w

When will spy satellite start sending images?

RISAT-2The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has reported that it will start receiving the first images from the all-weather spy satellite, RISAT-2, next week. RISAT-2, along with ANUSAT, was put into orbit by a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) on Monday.

The chief spokesperson of ISRO, S Satish has said, "Both the satellites are being tracked continuously and the first set of images from RISAT-2 are expected next week. I am happy to say that they are performing satisfactorily."

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