Software&Devices

Firefox 29, a new web browser released as an update to Mozilla Firefox. It claims to have new looks and better features but Chrome does better

Facebook has acquired a rough total of 35-40 companies and the recent aquisitions are
1. Little Eye Labs - an Indian company for performance analysis and monitoring
2.Whatsapp - a famous messaging app
3.Oculus VR - 3D virtual gaming technology
4.Protogeo Oy - a fitness tracking app moves

Developing a web application in collaboration with another startup

Man to Moon mission recruitment

Defence ministry asked to recruit crew for Isro’s ‘Man to Moon’ mission - Livemint The ministry of defence has been tasked to recruit crew for Isro’s “ambitious” Man to Moon Mission, says air marshal A K Behl

Isro clears GSLV D5 launch; countdown from 4 January - Livemint Decks were cleared for the 5 January launch of GSLV-D5 carrying communication satellite GSAT-14 from the spaceport of Sriharikota with Isro’s LAB giving its nod for the key mission on Friday

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/mars-orbiter-mission-india-leaves-earth-orbit-isro-china/1/327296.html

India's Mars Orbiter Mission leaves earth's orbit, outpaces China's efforts : North, News -... India's first mission to Mars leaves Earth's orbit in the early hours of Sunday, clearing a critical hurdle in its journey to Mars and overtaking efforts of China.

First project demo of Online Viva software on thursday

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/1899707/report-india-test-fires-indigenously-developed-nuclear-capable-prithvi-ii-missile-that-has-strike-range-of-350-km

India test-fires indigenously developed nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile that has strike range... Prithvi is capable of carrying 500kg to 1000kg of warheads and is thrusted by liquid propulsion twine engines. - India dna

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57604516-94/samsung-to-unveil-smartphone-with-curved-glass-in-october/

Samsung to unveil smartphone with curved glass in October South Korean electronics giant reveals planned debut during an event for the Galaxy Note 3 but little else about the device. Read this article by Steven Musil on CNET News.

NASA helicopter crash test

NASA drops a helicopter on purpose, for science NASA conducts a dramatic test of new helicopter safety equipment by dropping a fuselage full of dummies and capturing it all on video. Read this article by Amanda Kooser on CNET.

Walking shark species

New ‘walking shark’ species discovered in Indonesia Sharks that walk apparently exist, but there is no need to cue the “Jaws” theme. Epaulette (long-tailed carpet) sharks use their fins to glide across the ocean floor, which gives the illusion that they are walking. A new species of these “walking” sharks has been discovered in Indonesia, and conserv...