iphone 6 released in september 6

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 6 on Sept. 9, and rumors about some possible features have been years in the making. One of those features is expected to be Apple’s big foray into a mobile payment system, which would allow users to make purchases on the go with just their iPhones instead of their wallet. But if ditching cash and debit cards for one device sounds like a nightmare from the future, don’t be alarmed. Here’s what you need to know about what Apple might be planning and what the system could eventually look like.

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How would I use my iPhone to pay for something?

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The way you pay for anything else while shopping — visit a store, walk up to the register, present your method of payment (cash, credit card, or in this case, your phone) and make a transaction. The exact specifics of how these transactions will work is unclear, but it’s likely to function like an expanded version of the iPhone’s Passbook app, which allows users to store tickets, boarding passes and coupons with barcodes that can be scanned.

What technology would allow mobile payments to happen?

Wired, which reports that mobile payments “will be one of the hallmark features of the [new iPhone] when it’s unveiled,” says that near field communication (NFC) will be a major part of the feature. NFC is a way for devices to wirelessly exchange small amounts of data over very short distances, usually within a few centimeters, often by tapping one smart object against another. While devices using Bluetooth technology have to be set up to work together, the presence of a NFC chip in the new iPhone would allow for secure transactions quickly and easily.

Would it work the same for every store?

One patent discovered by Appleinsider in 2013 “describes an e-wallet system that would provide users with ‘smart menus’ based on the context of a transaction.” That would suggest that Apple’s mobile payments system will eventually be equipped to offer different payment options depending on the store or retailer — so, for example, it might determine which store you’re in based on your location, and charge money to the same card you used last time you were there, or take advantage of rewards programs linked to a particular card.

How might it process payments?

Through iTunes. One patent Apple was granted in 2012 “shows us that the credit card companies will be sending statements directly to your iTunes account,” according to the blog Patently Apple, which tracks the company’s intellectual property news. Apple has 800 million iTunes accounts on file, most of which are linked to credit cards — that’s believed to be larger than the number of accounts on file at either Amazon or Paypal.

What credit card companies are on board?

Bloomberg has reported that Apple has made agreements with Visa, American Express and MasterCard. The American Express news was reported earlier Sunday morning by Re/code. The Information previously reported that Apple and Visa had reached an agreement.

How do we know Apple is interested in this?

Apple has been pursuing iWallet-related patents for a few years now. Earlier this year, Apple was also looking to hire a few executives with experience in the payments industry to build “a business around the hundreds of millions of credit cards it already has on file,” according to Re/code. Apple CEO Tim Cook also said that there is “a lot of opportunity” with mobile payments during an earnings call in January:

“We’re seeing that people love being able to buy content, whether it’s music or movies or books, from their iPhone, using Touch ID. It’s incredibly simple and easy and elegant. And it’s clear that there’s a lot of opportunity there … The mobile payments area in general is one that we’ve been intrigued with and that was one of the thoughts behind the Touch ID. But we’re not limiting ourselves just to that.”
Who else has tried this?

The Google Wallet system allows users to store information from all kinds of cards (credit, debit, gift, loyalty) and pay stores and friends using NFC technology. PayPal also allows users to pay retailers, restaurants and more through its mobile app. In terms of hardware, phones like the Samsung Galaxy S5 have had NFC services. But mobile payments like these haven’t exactly become widespread. That may change as Apple’s large contingent of devoted iPhone users make a mobile payments system more attractive to a greater number of merchants. And the fact that Apple already also has so many iTunes accounts on file means users may be more inclined to try out the service, as they may not have to go through all the steps a new service would require.

Unofficial preliminary specifications

Also known as iPhone Air
LTE carrier support
Image courtesy of Marques Brownlee
GENERAL 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all models
  CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
  CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
  HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network LTE- all models
SIM Nano-SIM
Announced Exp. announcement 2014, September
Status Rumored. Exp. release 2014, September
BODY Dimensions 137.5 x 67 x 7 mm (5.41 x 2.64 x 0.28 in)
Weight 113 g (3.99 oz)
  - 500 dpi pixel density fingerprint sensor (Touch ID)
DISPLAY Type LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 960 x 1704 pixels, 4.70 inches / 5.5 inches (~416 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch Yes
Protection Shatter proof sapphire crystal glass, oleophobic coating
  - Water resistant
SOUND Alert types Vibration, proprietary ringtones
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
MEMORY Card slot No
Internal 16/32/64/128 GB, 2 GB RAM
DATA GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
Speed DC-HSDPA, 42 Mbps; HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps; LTE, Cat6, 300 Mbps DL; EV-DO Rev. A, up to 3.1 Mbps
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP
NFC Yes
USB v2.0
CAMERA Primary 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
Features Simultaneous video and image recording, touch focus, geo-tagging, face detection, HDR panorama, HDR photo
Video 1080p@60fps
Secondary Yes
FEATURES OS iOS 8
Chipset Apple A8
CPU Dual-core 2 GHz
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Messaging iMessage, SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email
Browser HTML (Safari)
Radio No
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
Java No
Colors Space Gray, White/Silver, Gold
  - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
- AirDrop file sharing
- Siri natural language commands and dictation
- iCloud cloud service
- iCloud Keychain
- Twitter and Facebook integration
- TV-out
- Maps
- iBooks PDF reader
- Audio/video player/editor
- Organizer
- Document viewer/editor
- Photo viewer/editor
- Voice memo/dial/command
- Predictive text input
BATTERY Non-removable Li-Po 1810 mAh battery (6.91 Wh)
Stand-by
Talk time

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NASA

NASA deep-space rocket,SLS,set for blast off in 2018

The US space agency's powerful deep-space rocket, known as the space launch system (SLS) aims
to blast off for the first time in 2018, NASA said wednesday.

The SLS has been in development for three years already, and when finished it should propel spacecraft beyond Earth's orbit and eventually launch crew vehicles to Mars by the 2030s.

NASA has now completed a thorough review of the project, signifying formal space agency commitment to the 70 tonne version of the SLS at a cost of $7 billion from 2014 to 2018. "The programme  is making real, significant process," said william gerstenmaier, associate administrator for the Human Explorations and Operations Mission Directorate at NASA.

  "We will keep the teams working toward a more ambitious readiness date, but be ready no later than November 2018."

The Government Account ability Office (GAO), however issued a report last month that called into questions  the spce's agency's current funding plan for SLS, saying it "may be $400 million short of what the program needs."
The GAO also raised concerns about the development schedule and how Enginneers will intigrate hardware that was designed to fly on a cancelled NASA programme known as constellation that would have returned Humans to the Moon.

Gerstenmaier said NASA was talking those concerns into account and is seeking to address the GAO's recommendations.
The SLS is NASA's First heavyears, and the space agency has estimated total costs in developing the first of three SLS variants at $12 billion.
The SLS will "provide an unprecedented lift capability of 130 tonnes, which will enable missions even farther into our solar system, including such destinations as an asteroid and Mars,"NASA said.

harley davidson street 750

                   Harley Davidson Street 750
Harley-Davidson has launched the Street 750 cruiser for the Indian market at the 2014 Auto Expo. This makes the Street 750 the most affordable bike from the American manufacturers’ Indian line-up. The Street 750 is part of the Dark Custom motorcycle range and has been specifically made for young riders in developing markets like India..

The Street 750 gets a new liquid-cooled engine which the company calls as the ‘Revolution X engine’. The liquid-cooled engine of the bike has been mated to a six-speed transmission that transmits torque to the rear wheel through a belt drive. The bike gets Michelin tyres 100/80 x 17 in front, and 140/75 x 15. The braking is via a single ventilated disc brake units both for the front and rear.

The Revolution X engine will be housed in a new, narrow and lean chassis built for agility, with a super-low seat height, new suspension and broad handlebar sweep that provides confidence and maneuverability when managing tight turns and fast moves.

The Street 750 is being manufactured in India at the company’s facility in Bawal in Haryana and has been priced very competitively at Rs 4.1 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Versions	Ex-Showroom Price (Mumbai)
Standard 749cc, Petrol, Manual	Rs. 4,27,230 Check On-Road Price

Harley Davidson Street 750 - Standard Specifications

Features

Speedometer	Analogue
Tachometer	No
Tachometer Type	--
Shift Light	No
Electric Start	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes
No Of Tripmeters	1
Tripmeter Type	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes

Colors

Black, Red

Fuel Gauge	Yes
Digital Fuel Gauge	No
Pillion Seat	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No
Pillion Grabrail	No
Stand Alarm	Yes
Stepped Seat	No
Antilock Braking System	No
Killswitch	No
Clock	No

Specs

Engine
Displacement (cc)	749
Cylinders	2
Max Power	47
Maximum Torque	60
Bore (mm)	85
Stroke (mm)	66
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol
Ignition	--
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled
Transmission
Gearbox Type	Manual
No Of Gears	6
Transmission Type	Belt Drive
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Dimensions & Weight
Kerb Weight (Kg)	222
Overall Length (mm)	2225
Overall Width (mm)	815
Overall Height (mm)	--
Wheelbase (mm)	1535
Ground Clearance (mm)	145
Seat Height (mm)	709
Fuel Efficiency & Range
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	13.1
Reserve Fuel Capacity (Litres)	--
FuelEfficiency Overall (Kmpl)	--
Fuel Efficiency Range (Km)	--

Chassis & Suspension
Chassis Type	Steel double cradle
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension	Gas charged shocks, Rectangular swingarm
Braking
Brake Type	--
Front Disc	Yes
Front Disc/Drum Size (mm)	--
Rear Disc	Yes
Rear Disc/Drum Size (mm)	--
Calliper Type	2-piston floating caliper
Wheels & Tyres
Wheel Size (inches)	17
Front Tyre	100/80-17 52H
Rear Tyre	150/70-15 67H R15
Tubeless Tyres	Yes
Radial Tyres	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes
Electricals
Electric System	--
Battery	--
Headlight Type	--
Headlight Bulb Type	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes
Pass Light	Yes
Performance
0 to 60 kmph (Seconds)	--
0 to 80 kmph (Seconds)	--
0 to 40 m (Seconds)	--
Top Speed (Kmph)	--
60 to 0 Kmph (Seconds, metres)	--
80 to 0 kmph (Seconds, metres)	--

duke 390

ktm duke 390 series 

The KTM 390 Duke and RC390 are 373.2 cc (22.77 cu in) displacement single-cylinder engine motorcycles made in India by Bajaj Auto, in collaboration with Austrian manufacturer KTM. The 390 Duke standard debuted at the 2012 EICMA show in Milan, Italy,[5] and went on sale in in India in June, 2013.[4] The RC390 was presented at EICMA the following year.[6] After the Duke's initial release, KTM CEO Stefan Pierer announced plans to export the 390 Duke to the US for 2014, which would make it the first Indian-made KTM motorcycle sold in the US market.[7][8] Bajaj said eventually the bike will be sold in 80 countries worldwide

duke 390 roadster

In its home market, the 390 Duke's engine displacement and weight place it in the midrange size, and it sells for more than three times the average price of a motorcycle in India.[4][10] As one Indian reviewer put it "The 390 Duke may well be a simple little A2 license commuter for the European rider, but in the environs of Mumbai traffic, it’s a proper rocket-powered scalpel."[11] In the US market, the same motorcycle is considered small-displacement, lightweight, and relatively inexpensive.[8] Similarly, the UK Sunday Times said, "Given that the 390 Duke weighs less than 150kg when it's full of fuel, you have to sit on it to stop it blowing away. It's as agile in traffic as a push-bike and whippet-thin," saying the bike was ideal for young riders with the A2 license, limited to 47 bhp (35 kW), who would find it easy to ride and confidence-inspiring, while feeling "fast and sporty".[1] Such a bike in the UK would also appeal to experienced riders looking for a practical and efficient commuter bike and runabout.[1] The 390 Duke won the 2013–14 Jury's Choice Bike of the Year in The Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards.[12] IndianCarsBikes said that with a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph) and a 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) time of 5.5 seconds, the 390 Duke is the fastest motorcycle made in India as of January 2014.

rc 390 sports bike

Manufacturer	Bajaj Auto and KTM
Production	2014–
Class	Sport bike
Engine	373.2 cc (22.77 cu in) single
Bore / stroke	89 mm × 60 mm (3.5 in × 2.4 in)
Power	32 kW (43 hp)
Frame type	Single-piece steel trellis
Suspension	WP
Brakes	Front: ByBre radially mounted caliper and 300mm single-brake disc 230mm disc ABS
Tires	110/70ZR17 & 150/60ZR17
Rake, trail	23.5°
Wheelbase	1,340 mm (53 in)
Seat height	820 mm (32 in)
Weight	324 lb (147 kg) (claimed, without fuel) [14] (dry) 154.2 kg (340.0 lb) (estimated)[15] (wet)
Fuel capacity	10 l (2.2 imp gal; 2.6 US gal)

A sport bike version of the 390 Duke, the KTM RC390 was presented at the 2013 EICMA motorcycle show in Italy, though most details had leaked a few weeks earlier.[6][16] The 2014 model year road racing style bike has the same 373 cc engine making a claimed 44 hp (33 kW) @ 9,500 rpm with a claimed weight without fuel of 147 kg (324 lb). With a fuel capacity 10.0 l; 2.20 imp gal (2.64 US gal),[17] the wet weight would be 154.2 kg (340.0 lb).[15] The frame of the RC is a different single piece trellis frame than the Duke, which KTM says is stiffer than the 390 Duke.[18] The tires are Metzeler 110/70ZR17 front and 150/60ZR17 rear.[18] Where the Duke has a steering head angle of 65° (or 25° rake), the RC's fork has a steeper 66.5° head angle (or 23.5° rake).[14] The 1,340 mm (53 in) wheelbase is 27 mm (1.1 in) shorter than the Duke. The same ByBre disc brakes with ABS, and WP 43 mm front fork and rear shock are used on the RC390.[17][18] KTM announced that it will be available in Europe in summer 2014 (availability in other markets was not announced)

ktm duke 390

Manufacturer	Bajaj Auto and KTM
Production	2013–
Assembly	India
Class	Standard
Engine	373.2 cc (22.77 cu in) 4-stroke,water-cooled single
Bore / stroke	89 mm × 60 mm (3.5 in × 2.4 in)
Compression ratio	12.6:1
Top speed	169 km/h (105 mph)[1]
Power	32 kW (43 hp) @ 9500 rpm (claimed)[2]
Torque	35 N·m (26 ft·lb) @ 7250 rpm (claimed)[2]
Ignition type	Bosch digital integrated spark/fuel injection
Transmission	Wet clutch, 6-speed, chain
Frame type	Tubular steel trellis
Suspension	WP 43 mm dia. w/150 mm travel. Front: telescopic fork, Rear:mono-shock swingarm.
Brakes	ByBre single discs w/ABS. 300 mm, four-pot front, 230 mm single-pot rear.
Tires	Metzeler Sportec M5 17-110/70 x 17-150/60, 10 spokeMarchesini alloy wheels
Rake, trail	25°, 100 mm (3.9 in)
Wheelbase	1,367 mm (53.8 in)
Dimensions	L: 2,002 mm (78.8 in) W: 873 mm (34.4 in) H: 1,267 mm (49.9 in)
Seat height	800 mm (31 in)
Weight	139 kg (306 lb) (claimed)[3] (dry) 154.0 kg (339.5 lb) (claimed)[4] (wet)
Fuel capacity	11 l (2.4 imp gal; 2.9 US gal)
Fuel consumption	60 mpg-imp (4.7 L/100 km; 50 mpg-US)[1]
Related	Duke 200

HTC One E8

The HTC One E8 is coming to Sprint. The carrier recently posted a promo video on its official YouTube channel showing off some of the device’s design. If you’re unfamiliar with the E8, it’s pretty much an affordable version of HTC’s flagship M8 wrapped up in a plastic body. It features a 5-inch 1080p display, a 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 5-megapixel front-facing shooter, a 2,600mAh battery and Android 4.4 KitKat.

Sprint’s E8 sizzle reel doesn’t reveal any pricing or release details, however the carrier is currently selling the HTC One M8 for $200 on a two year service agreement, so we’d expect the E8’s pricing to be around $100 or less. We’ve reached out to Sprint for more details about its E8 plans and will update this news article if the carrier decides to share.

Also known as HTC One (E8) Ace, HTC ONE (E8) dual sim

GENERAL	2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
	3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
		HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - for India
		HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - SEA
	4G Network	LTE 700 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 - SEA
		LTE 1800 / 2100 / 2500 - for India
	SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
	Announced	2014, June
	Status	Available. Released 2014, June

BODY	Dimensions	146.4 x 70.7 x 9.9 mm (5.76 x 2.78 x 0.39 in)
	Weight	145 g (5.11 oz)

DISPLAY	Type	Super LCD3 capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.0 inches (~441 ppi pixel density)
	Multitouch	Yes
	Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
		- HTC Sense 6 UI

SOUND	Alert types	Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones
	Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers, built-in amplifiers
	3.5mm jack	Yes

MEMORY	Card slot	microSD, up to 128 GB
	Internal	16 GB, 2 GB RAM

DATA	GPRS	Yes
	EDGE	Yes
	Speed	HSDPA, 42.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps; LTE, Cat4, 50 Mbps UL, 150 Mbps DL
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
	Bluetooth	v4.0, A2DP
	NFC	Yes
	USB	microUSB v2.0

CAMERA	Primary	13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, check quality
	Features	Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, HDR
	Video	1080p@30fps, check quality
	Secondary	5 MP, 1080p

FEATURES	OS	Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat)
	Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8975AC Snapdragon 801
	CPU	Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
	GPU	Adreno 330
	Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
	Messaging	SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email
	Browser	HTML5
	Radio	TBD
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
	Java	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
	Colors	White, red, black
		- SNS integration - Google Drive (50 GB cloud storage) - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player - MP3/eAAC+/WAV/WMA player - Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk - Organizer - Document viewer - Photo viewer/editor - Voice memo/dial/commands - Predictive text input

BATTERY		Non-removable Li-Po 2600 mAh battery
	Stand-by	(2G) / Up to 504 h (3G)
	Talk time	(2G) / Up to 26 h 40 min (3G)

MISC	Price group

TESTS	Display	Contrast ratio: 1208:1 (nominal), 2.185 (sunlight)
	Loudspeaker	Voice 65dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 75dB
	Audio quality	Noise -94.9dB / Crosstalk -90.6dB
	Camera	Photo / Video
	Battery life	Endurance rating 77h