HP's see-through screen proposals secure US patent

360 view of HP Through screen

Hewlett Packard has developed see-through screen technology, for which a US patent has been granted. This could lead to new applications for display screens, from vehicle dashboards to retail outlets.

The technology firm Hewlett Packard (HP) developed a special type of computer screen called the Slat system, according to Ubergizmo. This is a transparent display which allows both computer images and the image behind the device to be seen. The company will likely call the technology the ThruScreen.

HP filed a patent for the technology in 2006, although it has taken to July 2012 for the patent to be awarded.

Wimbledon 2012: Andy Murray beats Tsonga to reach final

Andy Murray became the first British man in 74 years to reach the Wimbledon singles final with a battling four-set victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

The 25-year-old took a step that no compatriot had managed in 11 attempts

                                                                    since Bunny Austin in 1938.

He overwhelmed Tsonga 6-3 6-4 3-6 7-5 in two hours 47 minutes on Centre Court and faces 16-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer in Sunday's showpiece.

Nokia announces Lumia 610- lowest price

Nokia India has announced the launch of Lumia 610 in the country. It has been priced at Rs. 12,999 and will go on sale starting tomorrow in the country. Company also revealed that it has partnered with Warner Bros and The Dark Knight Rises to provide exclusive content for its Lumia series of smartphones including exclusive trailers, movie information, ringtones and wallpapers.

In addition to the exclusive content, Nokia will also be releasing a limited edition The Dark Knight Rises version of Lumia 800 in India. Company plans only to release 200 units of the limited edition and it will be sold for Rs. 24,999 on Nokia India website.

Nokia Lumia 610 key specs

• Windows Phone 7.5 (Tango)
• 3.7-inch LCD Display
• 800MHz Qualcomm S1 processor
• Nokia Maps and the navigation (with Hindi, Tamil language support)
• 5MP camera with LED flash
• 256MB RAM
• 8GB internal memory
• FM Radio
• 1300mAh battery
• Available in Magenta, White, Cyan and Black colours

Mahendra Singh Dhoni turns 31: A celebration of his career

From humble beginnings to becoming an icon, Mahendra Singh Dhoni in his now 31 years, has achieved the pinnacle of sporting success with charisma as well as dedication. While some have questioned his on-field methods, there is no iota of doubt in what he has achieved for himself, his team and for his country. For this boy from Ranchi, the journey has been nothing short of magic.

Born to parents hailing from Almora district of Uttarakhand, Dhoni has not only managed to touch great heights but has managed to establish himself there with a calming authority that has even impressed staunch critics.

Making his debut for the national team in 2004/05 against Bangladesh, he was run-out on a duck. The resilience of this fighter though was yet to come. Having proven his mettle for Bihar and in the India A team, he was included in the side picked against Pakistan. He rose to the occasion and  blasted 148 off 123 deliveries in an innings that is still fondly remembered in cricketing circuits. They may say that the rest is history but for Mahi, it was a start of far greater things to come.

A wicket-keeper who could bat was the need of the hour for the Indian cricket team and Dhoni answered it with bludgeoning power with the bat and crafty ease behind the stumps.  Laurels and records kept falling in his kit-bag till he was seen as the best candidate to lead India in all three format of the game. MSD became captain MSD.

While recent years have seen him gain stupendous success as well as face appalling defeats, Dhoni has managed both with ease that has defined him on the field as 'captain-cool.'

Of course, there has been a certain lady by his side providing him with the extremely important support. Sakshi became Mrs Sakshi Dhoni on July 4, 2010 and has been right beside MSD through the different turns of cricketing life. And as the Indian skipper turns a year older, here is wishing both him and his 'support-base', all the very best for the future.

Akhil Gogoi, team Anna member, allegedly attacked by Congress workers

Nalbari, Assam: RTI activist and Team Anna member Akhil Gogoi was attacked yesterday and critically injured by suspected youth Congress activists in Assam's Nalbari district.

Mr Gogoi, who had gone to Punni village in Dharmapur area of the district to take stock of the flood situation, was allegedly attacked with sticks and other sharp weapons, the police said.

Mr Gogoi then filed an FIR at the Nalbari police station alleging that the attack was carried out by six youth Congress activists at the behest of Assam Agriculture and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Nilamani Sen Deka who represents Dharmapur assembly constituency.

"They were Congress's goons. I know the names of the assailants. One of them is Pappu Ali who is joined the Youth Congress . They made repeated attacks on me and they were taking the name of Nilamani Sen Deka," he said. 

Mr Gogoi, who is also the Secretary General of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), received head injuries. Profusely bleeding, he was admitted to the Nalbari Civil Hospital in a critical condition. 

Mr Gogoi has been pushing for the Right to Information Act in Assam and is often seen being critical of the Congress government in the state. 

The police have launched an investigation into the incident