INTERNET SERVICES

Internet Services allows us to access huge amount of information such as text, graphics, sound and software over the internet. Following diagram shows the four different categories of Internet Services.

Web Services 

Web services allow exchange of information between applications on the web. Using web services, applications can easily interact with each other.

World Wide Web (WWW)

WWW is also known as W3. It offers a way to access documents spread over the several servers over the internet. These documents may contain texts, graphics, audio, video, hyperlinks. The hyperlinks allow the users to navigate between the documents.

TRIP TO MALACCA

Malacca "The Historic State" is a state in Malaysia located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula , next to the Strait of Malacca .

Holiday spent well with famliy

Riding a Becca in Bandaraya Malacca

Chilling at Pantai Klebang , Malacca 

Historical Places

A Famosa

This is one of the top attractions in Malacca for sightseeing that you must visit! Built way back in 1511, you could stop by this location to capture some great photos for you to reminisce about your visit. The site features the remains of a gate house of what is known to have housed the Portuguese administration center during the 16th century.

 Malacca Maritime Museum 

This is definitely one of the must-see attractions in Melacca as the entire museum is made as a replica of the famous Portuguese ship, Flor de la Mar, which is believed to have sunk on its way to Portugal while carrying loots plundered from Melacca. As you visit this location, you will be able to witness various displays of artifacts gathered during the different historic eras of Malacca.

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NEW TECHNOLOGY 🌏

 

Virtual Reality (VR) literally makes it possible to experience anything, anywhere, anytime. It is the most immersive type of reality technology and can convince the human brain that it is somewhere it is really not. Head mounted displays are used with headphones and hand controllers to provide a fully immersive experience. With the largest technology companies on planet earth (Facebook, Google, and Microsoft) currently investing billions of dollars into virtual reality companies and startup, the future of virtual reality is set to be a pillar of our everyday lives. 

Virtual Reality 

A realistic three-dimensional image or artificial environment that is created with a mixture of interactive hardware and software, and presented to the user in such a way that the any doubts are suspended and it is accepted as a real environment in which it is interacted with in a seemingly real or physical way.

HOW DOES IT WORKS ? 

In order for the human brain to accept an artificial, virtual environment as real, it has to not only look real, but also feel real. Looking real can be achieved by wearing a head-mounted display (HMD) that displays a recreated life size, 3D virtual environment without the boundaries usually seen on TV or a computer screen. Feeling real can be achieved through handheld input devices such as motion trackers that base interactivity on the user’s movements. By stimulating many of the same senses one would use to navigate in the real world, virtual reality environments are feeling increasingly more like the natural world. Below, we explore some of the key components to behind this system.

Key Components in a Virtual Reality System

PC (Personal Computer)/Console/Smartphone

Virtual reality content, which is the what users view inside of a virtual reality headset, is equally important as the headset itself. In order to power these interactive three-dimensional environments, significant computing power is required. This is where PC (Personal Computer), consoles, and smartphones come in. They act as the engine to power the content being produced.




Head-Mounted Display

A head-mounted display (also called HMD, Headset, or Goggles) is a type of device that contains a display mounted in front of a user’s eyes. This display usually covers the user's full field of view and displays virtual reality content. Some virtual reality head mounted displays utilize smartphone displays, including the Google Cardboard or Samsung Gear VR. Head-mounted displays are often also accompanied with a headset to provide for audio stimulation.

Input Devices

Input devices are one of the two categories of components that provide users with a sense of immersion (i.e. convincing the human brain to accept an artificial environment as real). They provide users with a more natural way to navigate and interact within a virtual reality environment. Some of the more common forms of virtual reality input devices include:
• Joysticks
• Force Balls/Tracking Balls
• Controller Wands
• Data Gloves
• Trackpads
• On-Device Control Buttons
• Motion Trackers/Bodysuits
• Treadmills
• Motion Platform

NEW TECHNOLOGY 🌏

Our quest for faster and simpler transportation will always be a Journey and not a destination. One of the trending and sought-after modes for an individual is a Hoverboard. They are self-controlling two-wheelers which run on batteries (Well, most of them). These dumbbell look-alike Hover boards first appeared in the “Back to the Future” in 1989 but they came into existence and became popular few years back. Even though the Hoverboards in use today can’t “Hover”, they are very interesting when it comes to understanding the application of various sensors. They are also called Self-Balancing Scooters. 

How Hoverboard works?

Hoverboards are built in such a way that each of the wheels has its own Gyroscope, Tilt and speed sensor. They are generally placed below the frame where rider places the feet. Once the rider places the feet on the board, Gyroscope provides data to the logic board when the rider tilts ahead or backward. When the rider is not tilting, the IR sensor, which is positioned below the Foot placement, gives data to the logic board to not move and not run the motor. This how they sense the pressure on the foot pads and move these self-balancing scooters accordingly.

When tilted in a particular direction (ahead or backward, depending on the Hover board) to a defined angle, the data from gyroscope is relayed to logic board to run the motor which allows wheels to rotate and the rider moves ahead. More tilt will give you more speed.

Each wheel is compliant with its own gyroscope in order to make turns. For a left turn the rider will move the right leg ahead, which will move only the right wheel, keeping the motor of the left wheel off and a left turn will be carried out. Similarly for right turn, left feet should be moved ahead for the tilt. In order to move in circles, tilt anyone leg ahead. It is not very productive but it is fun J

IR Sensors are very common sensors which uses Infrared rays in order to get the reflected data from the object to measure its presence and distance from the sensor which can be used for many applications.

The tilt and speed sensors measure the speed of the wheels in motion in rpm (Revolutions per minute) and send the data to gyroscope and logic board in order to control the speed.

The Logic Board is like the Central Processing Unit of Hover Board. This Logic board has Microprocessor as main component. It sends and receives data from all sensors, sends the processed data with its logic to the motors for the required movement which provides continuous adjustments, giving you a balancing and centered vehicle. It also manages the power from the batteries and also takes care that it doesn’t burn out.

Battery packs are readily available and there are various choices available for this component but most commonly used battery for this application is a 36V 4400mAH battery. You can also make your own battery pack using the battery of an old Laptop (Although, it is not recommended as you’ll need to handle it with utmost care!)

NEW TECHNOLOGY 🌏

Drone technology is constantly evolving as new innovation and big investment are bringing more advanced drones to the market every few months.

Below, we discuss UAV technology on the most popular drones on the market which have all the latest drone technology.  Most drones will have very similar systems incorporated.

Unmanned aerial vehicle technology covers everything from the aerodynamics of the drone, materials in the manufacture of the physical UAV, to the circuit boards, chipset and software which are the brains of the drone.

One of the most popular drones on the market is the DJI Phantom 3.  This drone was very popular with professional aerial cinematographers. While slightly old now, it uses plenty of advanced technology which is present in the very latest drones. This UAV is ideal to explain drone technology because it has everything in one package.  It includes the UAV, gimbal and camera and uses some of the top drone technology on the market today.

In only a few months since writing this article, some new and highly advanced drones such as the DJI Mavic, Phantom 4 Pro and Inspire 2 have come to the market.  The fast pace of drone technological innovation is tremendous.  I’ve included these latest drone technology advancements in the below article.  So it is right up to date including the links.

HOW DOES DRONES WORKS

A typical unmanned aircraft is made of light composite materials to reduce weight and increase maneuverability. This composite material strength allows military drones to cruise at extremely high altitudes.

Drones are equipped with different state of the art technology such as infra-red cameras (military UAV), GPS and laser (military UAV). Drones are controlled by remote control system also sometimes referred to as a ground cockpit.

NEW TECHNOLOGY 🌏

A gaming keypad is a small, auxiliary keyboard designed only for gaming. It has a limited number of the original keys from a standard keyboard, and they are arranged in a more ergonomic fashion to facilitate quick and efficient gaming key presses. The commonly used keys for gaming on a computer are the 'W', 'A', 'S', 'D', and the keys close and adjacent to these keys. These keys and style of using a keyboard is referred to as WASD. A gaming keypad will not only optimize the WASD layout, but will often contain extra functionality, such as volume control, the Esc. key, and the F1–F12 keys.

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SOFTBALL ⚾️

Softball games have many different rules and regulations based on league specifications. The amount of variation is based on the level of skill of players as well as participation in league play. However, there are general rules and regulations that apply to every softball team and game that affect field setup, player placement, batting, pitching and game length. 

FIELD REGULATIONS 

Softball fields have four bases that players can run or protect when playing offense or defense. These bases are positioned for batters to run counter-clockwise from home base to first, second, and third base in succession. Spacing between bases differs by league but in general, bases are placed roughly 60 feet apart within the inner diamond of the softball field.

The field area inside the base diamond is called the infield. The field area outside the bases is called the outfield. A foul line extends on both sides of the field from the home plate line straight through first and third base into the outfield. This foul line marks the boundary for batted softballs to be considered in play. Typically, a fence or outer limiting line marks the area behind the outfield to designate official home runs.

PLAYER RULES 

Every softball team has 10 players although some leagues do permit teams to play as few as eight players. Softball requires two teams to play against each other, alternating batting (offense) and fielding (defense) positions one time each inning. 

The infield consists of the catcher at home plate, the pitcher, and one base defender at first, second and third base. A shortstop is positioned between second and third base. The outfield defensive positions include left fielder, center fielder, right-center fielder and right fielder.

GAME RULES 
Basic rules for scoring exist for every league that directly affects actual game play. Any player should have a clear understanding of the rules for their specific league since slight nuance can change even these most basic rules. 

Each runner must touch the bases in order when advancing through the bases. Runners are not permitted to leave the base before a subsequent batter hits the softball. The batter is allowed to run past first only after tagging the base, provided they are not showing intention to continue running to second base. This rule is allowed because many runners can't stop quickly after running top speed from their batting position at home base to first base.

Runners must tag each base bag and are not permitted to run past second or third. Runners can slide into second, third base and home plate. Stealing from one base to another is not allowed, except in some fast-pitch leagues.

BATTING RULES 
A batter is allowed three strikes for each at bat before being called out. However, softball leagues try to save time during games and as a result, almost all leagues have a one-out rule for every player coming to bat. This means each player really only has two outs per at bat. Fouls are considered strikes unless a player already has two fouls. Pitchers must also keep one foot on the ground when pitching the softball.

Most softball governing association monitor every bat used in their leagues very closely. Umpires check the legality of bats before games. Each governing agency has a complete list of legal bats available within in their league.

RUNNING MAN FIGHTING !!

Running Man (Korean: 런닝맨) is a South Korean variety show, forming part of SBS's Good Sunday lineup. It first aired on July 11, 2010.

Running Man was classified as an "urban action variety"; a genre of variety shows in an urban environment.The MCs and guests were to complete missions at a landmark to win the race.The show has since shifted to a more familiar reality-variety show concept focused on games. It has garnered attention as being the comeback program for Yoo Jae-suk, the main MC of the program, after leaving Good Sunday's Family Outing in February 2010.^[3]

The show has become popular in other parts of Asia, and has gained online popularity among Hallyu fans, having been fansubbed into various languages, such as English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Malay, Indonesian, Burmese, Arabic, Russian, and Turkish.^[4][5]

The show has made it to the list of Business Insider's 20 TV Shows of 2016.^[6]

Since April 2017, Running Man is airing as the first part of Good Sunday at 4:50 pm KST and competing against KBS2's The Return of Superman and MBC's King of Mask Singer.^[7] Running Man previously aired at 6:25 pm KST on Sundays, as the second part of Good Sunday, airing after Flower Crew, competing against KBS2's 1 Night 2 Days and MBC's Secretly Greatly.

Running Man
Original title	런닝맨
Genre	Game show Variety show Comedy
Created by	Jo Hyo-jin Kim Joo-hyung Im Hyung-taek
Directed by	Jung Chul-min
Starring	Yoo Jae-suk Haha Ji Suk-jin Kim Jong-kook Lee Kwang-soo Song Ji-hyo Jeon So-min Yang Se-chan
Country of origin	South Korea
Original language(s)	Korean

Quotes On Being Thankful & Alhamdulillah

 Stop. Breathe. Remind yourself – Allah is with you. 

VANS X DISNEY TOY STORY

Vans celebrates the original characters from the animated film Toy Story in its new Disney•Pixar Toy Story collection. Vans showcases Andy’s favorite toys across an extensive assortment of adult and kids footwear as well as apparel and accessories this holiday season. 

Toy Story made its debut in 1995 mesmerizing generations of children and families everywhere with the tale of a group of toys who came to life when humans weren’t present. Vans revisits the nostalgic dynamic between the film’s leading characters, Sheriff Woody and Buzz Lightyear, along with their group of friends for an exclusive collection of footwear, apparel and accessories. Woody is the source of inspiration for a trio of footwear options. The Sk8-Hi Reissue PT transforms elements of Woody’s iconic cowboy boots into hi-top form using full grain leather with custom cactus embroidery. The Old Skool is revamped to include denim and cow skin printed side panels and is finished with a brown leather Sidestripe. Rootin’ tootin’ Woody art can also be found on the all-over printed denim Authentic with a brown foxing stripe and waxed laces. 

Fans can feel like Star Command’s leading space ranger, Buzz Lightyear, in the Sk8-Hi Reissue! Wear this pair with the lights out and stars and elements will glow in the dark! Disney•Pixar fans can have their very own Buzz Lightyear look with the Old Skool, featuring white and green leather uppers that make up Buzz Lightyear’s tonal space suit. Look closely and you will see hand-drawn screws and colorful eyelets atop a tonal purple outsole. 

Relive the iconic scene where Buzz and Woody encounter the claw amongst the aliens in an all-over printed Era with a special glow-in-the-dark surprise. Look closely and you will discover the duo hidden among the aliens! A unique element can be found on the sole of each Woody and Buzz style to reveal Andy’s signature from the original Toy Story movie.

OPPO F5 Capture the Real You RM1,118.00 to RM1,197.00

Oppo F5 smartphone was launched in October 2017. The phone comes with a 6.00-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 2160 pixels. Oppo F5 price in India starts from Rs. 18,249. 

The Oppo F5 is powered by octa-core MediaTek MT6763T processor and it comes with 4GB of RAM. The phone packs 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Oppo F5 packs a 16-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 20-megapixel front shooter for selfies.

The Oppo F5 runs Android 7.1 and is powered by a 3200mAh non removable battery. It measures 156.50 x 76.00 x 7.50 (height x width x thickness) and weigh 152.00 grams.

The Oppo F5 is a dual SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, USB OTG, FM, 3G and 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor and Gyroscope.

20MP A.I. beauty front camera

Introducing the all-seeing F5 camera that captures human beauty in all its forms – no matter your age, gender, skin tone or skin type. Propelled by complex algorithms underpinning Artificial Intelligence technology, the F5’s 20MP front camera brings out your photogenic best.

Facial feature optimization

Put your best face forward by relying on the unique facial feature optimization technology showcased in the F5. With more than 200 positioning spots, the F5 accentuates your facial landmarks and contours to enhance the symmetry between features like your eyes, nose, cheekbones and jawline to create the perfectly refined and natural selfie. Its beauty-iris tool ensures that your eyes will shine brighter in any photo.

Face comes first

Whatever the scene - be it a romantic sunset, after-work drinks, yoga in the park, or a crowded mall – the F5 can differentiate between background light conditions to add luminance to your portraits for stunning cover shots every time.

                                                               
                                                                  F2.0 aperture and 1/2.8" sensor
Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, the OPPO F5 caters to your snaps through all hours with an ultra sensitive F2.0 aperture and 1/2.8” sensor in the front camera. Both features allow the smartphone camera to gain more information to produce better images with less noise in low light conditions.

                                                                         16MP rear camera
Flip to the back and the F1.8 aperture in the rear camera also performs brilliantly for brighter and clearer shots in darker settings. Let the OPPO F5 be your go-to camera for clear, natural and vivid selfies no matter the hour.

4GB RAM, Smoother gaming

Switch between apps with ease, scale the latest gaming league tables or watch your favorite TV shows with 4GB RAM.

Speedy facial unlock

As a new function, facial unlock is a really friendly option apart from fingerprint. Just put your face in front of the front camera, then the phone is immediately unlocked. When your hands are wet, the facial unlock is a big help. Face or fingerprint – it’s speedy and convenient either way.