List of Anroid game Engine

For creating games in android, there are some supporting open source android game engine which are listed below:

1.jMonkey Engine(Java based 3D Game Engine)

http://jmonkeyengine.org/

2.YoghurtGum(Android Game Engine)

https://code.google.com/p/yoghurtgum/

3.Catcake(Android Game Engine)

https://code.google.com/p/catcake/

4.jPCT-AE(Android Game 3D Engine)

http://www.jpct.net/jpct-ae/

5.Dwarf-fw(Android 3D Framework)

https://code.google.com/p/dwarf-fw/

6.Mages(Android Game Engine)

https://code.google.com/p/mages/

7.Angle(Android Game Engine)

https://code.google.com/p/angel-engine/

8.Shiva3d(Android Game Engine)

http://www.stonetrip.com/

9.Unity3d

http://unity3d.com/

10.E3Droid

http://www.e3roid.com/

11.LibGDX

https://code.google.com/p/libgdx/

12.Dxstudio

http://www.dxstudio.com/index.aspx

13.CuttleFishEngine(2D)

http://www.masonmc.com/2012/mkdir-cuttlefish2/

14.Rokon 2D game engine

https://code.google.com/p/rokon/

15.Corona Game Edition

http://www.coronalabs.com/products/corona-sdk/

Coin Card Replaces Everything in Your Wallet

Coin is a connected credit/debit card that could replace all the plastic in your wallet. Expected to ship in Summer 2014, the device will retail for $100, but you can get it at a pre-order price of $50 starting today via Coin's website.

Coin will take on the identity of all your swipe-able cards such as credit, gift, loyalty and membership cards. A card-swipe dongle ships with the device so you can connect it to your phone to upload your cards onto the companion app. That information is then stored on Coin. Tap a button on Coin to toggle through a digital display of the cards stored and select the one you want to use. The device will then take on the information and identity of the card you've selected and can be swiped for use anywhere cards are accepted. Storage and communication with the app are protected by 128-bit encryption.

Coin detects when your phone is near via a low-power Bluetooth signal and notifies you when you're a certain distance away from it. You won't need to be near your Coin for it to work, but you will need your phone and the dongle to add, manage or delete existing cards.

The device will also disable itself "if it's lost," according to a press release, but it isn't clear whether you can do this from the app or if it does so automatically based on distance from your phone. Each Coin has a battery that will last for two years and will not demagnetize if left near other cards or magnets, and like other cards it is shock and water-resistant.

Neither the press release nor video address the many security concerns with Coin, such as the concept of getting merchants to accept a generic credit card without questioning if the cardholder is the original owner of the card. Coin could also be a card thief's dream come true, making it much easier to store the information from stolen cards on one convenient device.

Five Things You Must Not Do in an Interview and Five Things You Must

How to Shoot Yourself in the Foot in the Interview

1) Stop using generalities, like “I’m a problem-solver” and “I’m a real team player.” Generalities about strengths are ignored, forgotten, or not heard. When interviewers evaluate a candidate they recall the examples and stories the candidate used to prove a point. From these examples they conclude to what degree the candidate possesses the strength or attribute.

2) Never say “I don’t have any weaknesses.” Everybody has weaknesses. The point of the question isn’t even about weaknesses; it’s an attempt to determine your character, honesty, and self-awareness. On the surface, saying you don’t have any weaknesses implies you’ve stopped growing, can’t learn anything new and can’t be coached. Openly stating a weakness, and describing how you’ve learned from it, indicates a willingness to get better.

3) Don’t give answers that are too short or too long. In an interview, you’re judged not just on the content of your answers, but also the quality of how they’re presented. The best answers are 1-2 minutes long. If your answers are too short you’re assumed to lack ability or insight, or interest. Worse, you force the interviewer to work too hard. Interviewees who talk too much are considered self-absorbed, boring and imprecise. Worse, after two minutes the interviewer tunes you out and doesn’t hear a thing you’ve said.

4) Don’t ask “what’s in it for me” questions. At the beginning of the interview, assume you’re the seller, even if you’re the hottest, in-demand candidate in the world. Asking self-serving questions like “what does the job pay?” or questions about benefits and related superficialities, are an instant turn-off. It’s certainly okay to ask about these things once the interviewer signals that you’re a serious candidate for the job.

5) Don’t look at your resume. During the interview you must not look at your resume. This is a sign you’re either nervous (which you probably will be), or you fabricated something. Interviewers expect you to know your work history completely, including companies, dates, job titles, roles, responsibilities and key accomplishments. To help recall these important details, write them down on a few 3X5 cards before the interview. (Of course, don't look at them during the interview.)

How to Gain an Interviewing Advantage
1) Be prepared. An interview is more important than any major presentation you’ll ever make. You need to be just as prepared. Part of this is reading about the company, the industry, the job description, and the LinkedIn profiles of the people you’ll be meeting. But this is just a start. Knowing yourself, your resume and work history inside-out, your strengths and weaknesses, and preparing to ask and answer questions is the hard part.

2) Ask insightful questions. Interviewers judge candidates on three big areas: the candidate’s first impression, the quality of the answers, and the quality of the questions. Great questions can often overcome weaknesses in the other areas. The best questions focus on the impact and challenges of the role, and the relationship of the job to the business.

3) Convert the interview into a past performance review. If the interviewer seems to be box-checking skills and experiences, ask about the major performance expectations for the job. Then give examples of your biggest accomplishments to validate you’ve done work that’s comparable to what needs to be done.

4) Prove strengths and neutralize weaknesses. Write down all of your strengths and weaknesses. For each strength come up with 1-2 actual accomplishments you can use as examples to prove the strength. To neutralize a weakness, describe how you converted it into a learning experience, or how you manage to deal with it.

5) Ask about next steps. Towards the end of the interview, ask where you stand, and find out the next steps. If the interviewer is vague or non-committal, you’re probably not going to be called back. In this case, ask if there is something missing in your background or skill set that the job requires. Once you know this, you might be able to minimize the concern by describing some comparable accomplishment that was previously not considered.
For most hiring managers, the interviewer is more about box-checking and validating skills, combined with a big dose of gut feel and intuition. A savvy job-seeker can turn the odds in his or her favor by being prepared, recognizing that the interview isn’t a lecture or a series of 30-second responses, and asking insightful, business-oriented questions. Preventing what can go wrong is a great way to ensure things go right.

Android 6.0 Key Lime Pie After KitKat

Android 4.4 KitKat is coming very soon. Users of Android-running devices are craving for the sweeter taste of the next-gen Android. With every Android dessert we have seen, is Google going to consider Key Lime Pie for Android 6.0 or simply as Lemon Meringue Pie?

Android 6.0 Key Lime Pie or Lemon Meringue Pie

Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie was the rumoured upcoming Android version expected on October 2013. However, Google entered an agreement with Nestle and Hershey to use KitKat as the dessert name of the upcoming version - 4.4. So why did they changed the name?

Android Key Lime Pie is still used but right now, it remains as the internal code for Android 4.4 KitKat. Most people do not how good Key Lime Pie tastes unlike with the KitKat chocolate bar.

Once Android 4.4 KitKat was launched, Google will have enough time to reconsider Key Lime Pie on the next version which could be Android 5.0 or 6.0. The only problem is Android was never named twice using the same letter on all major official releases. As an alternative, Android 5.0 or 6.0 may get Lemon Meringue Pie or Lollipop.

Android Version History

For the newbie who do not know how long Android has been and how many versions have taken place, here is the history of the most dominant mobile operating system in the world.

Android Alpha: This early version of the Android OS was internally released in Google and the Open Handset Alliance. Android Alpha was codenamed as "Astro Boy," "Bender" and "R2-D2." Irina Blok designed the currently used green Android logo and Ryan Gibson conceived the confection-naming scheme for public releases of Android.

Android Beta: It was released on Android's official birth date, November 5, 2007, with software development kit or SDK public release on November 12, 2007.

Android Cupcake: This was the first version named after a dessert and having the version 1.5. It featured Linux kernel 2.6.27, widget support, third-party virtual keyboard support, video recording and playback, auto-rotation and multimedia uploads.

Android Donut: This version was dubbed Donut with version 1.6 using Linux kernel 2.6.29. It featured numerous updates such as voice and text entry, multi-lingual speech synthesis, more fully integrated gallery, camera and camcorder, updated technology for network and Wi-Fi and WVGA screen resolution support.

Android Éclair: In October 2009, version 2.0 Éclair was released and delivered tons of new features including Microsoft Exchange support, Bluetooth 2.1, search in messaging app, new camera features, HTML5, optimised hardware speed, newly revamped UI, more screen sizes and resolution support, Google Maps 3.1.2 and live wallpapers.

Android Froyo or Frozen Yogurt: This Android OS version was released on May 2010 having the build version 2.2 which featured performance improvements on speed and memory, push notifications, USB tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot, Adobe Flash, two security patches and numerous bug fixes.

Android Gingerbread: The 2.3 Gingerbread version was based on Linux kernel 2.6.35 and featured new updates such as new UI design, faster and intuitive keyboard, enhanced copy/paste functionality, NFC, download manager, improved power management, native support for more sensors and tons of bug fixes.

Android Honeycomb: Exclusively used for Android tablets which was released on February 2011 based on Linux kernel 2.6.36. It featured the holographic user interface, system bar, action bar, simplified multi-tasking, re-designed keyboard, multiple browser tabs, quick access to camera, two-pane viewing, Google Talk video chat and multi-core CPU support.

Android Ice Cream Sandwich: The next major mark of Android OS released on October 2011 which is compatible on any Android 2.3 Gingerbread-running devices. ICS runs both Android phones and tablets with features such as soft buttons for phones, customisable default launcher, access apps from lock screen, Face Unlock, Chrome mobile browser, new UI called Roboto, data usage section, improved camera app, photo editor, Android Beam NFC type, Wi-Fi Direct and 1080p video recording support.

Android Jelly Bean: Based on Linux kernel 3.0.31 and released on July 13, 2012 with three different sub versions - 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3. It included several features including Google Now, Project Butter, Daydream, actionable notifications, lock screen widgets, Extended Quick Settings, enhanced accessibility, Bluetooth Low Energy, OpenGL ES 3.0, surround sound, Photo Sphere, 4K resolution support and tons of improvements.

Android KitKat: The upcoming version taking 4.4 build is suspected to run a new Linux kernel with low-memory optimisation. Android KitKat replaced Key Lime Pie dessert name and was rumoured to be launched on October or November 2013 in celebration of Android's birthday.

Todays's Awesome Gadgets

Today markets are filled with such gadgets, some of them you just seen in you dreams.
Following are some of your dreams which comes true;

(1) Dual Music Player:-
It’s very good gadget for very fair price. It can do both works like your CD player & also as your mp3 player  Just put any of your CDs by opening the player & see the magic of player. If it is closed we can use
it as a portable MP3 player.
 

(2) Vaio Zoom:-
Vaio Zoom is a new version of your old notebook. It has holographic display, which when closed, is completely transparent. It also contains holographic mouse & keyboard.



(3) Waterproof MP3 players:-
New & exciting version of your ordinary mp3 player. You can take it to anywhere you want like your bath tub, swimming pool. It is completely waterproof.

 
(4) Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard:-
It is small device, as small as match box, has a laser projection keyboard. This can produce keyboard on any surface. You can connect it with your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone to type fast.



(5) iRing:-
iRing latest new gadget from Apple, is simple ring shaped Bluetooth device, which can connect with your iPhone & iPad. It comes with handy charger as seen in picture. If u own Apple gadget this will be one
you definitely wants to own.gadget.

  

(6) Sony’s Apple Remote Control:-
From its name you may think its new gadget from company Apple. Sony’s apple is new remote control gadget, which can perform basic functions like volume up and down, channel change by just moving the apple in the air. This apple can be charged by putting back it in to the disc.

(7) Summit HD DVD Camera Goggles:-
New goggles in market which help you take pictures, by its 5MP camera. Other functions which can be performed by it are video recording, voice recording. You don’t want to miss your various stunts.
 (8) Behind the Ear LED Flashlight:-
This Flashlight is equipped with an LED light which help you read your book while lying in bed. It is also very
lightweight and does not have any attached wires that can get in the way.
 .
(9) USB Media Genie:-
Simple USB helps you to time pass whenever you feel bored. This media USB device has 20,000 internet radio channels, 10,000 games and 8,000 internet TV shows at your fingertips. Connect it with your PC with
any type of windows  like xp,vista & enjoy.



 (10) Puzzle Alarm Clock:-
It is new alarm clock that never lets you sleep in the morning. when stars it releases 4 pieces of puzzle. Alarm only turns off after putting all parts of puzzle in its original place.

LOGO Quiz

Wearable computers a smart fashion trend

A woman tries Google Glass during the Google I/O developer conference on May 17, 2013. A wearable computing trend is at the heart of the "quantified self" movement in which people track anything from how many calories they burn to how well they sleep.

Audi Launches Car-Shaped Computer Mouse

Audi has launched a cool new PC mouse in the shape of an Audi car. Sure an interesting and innovative idea!

According to the German car maker, the Audi mouse is an ideal mix of sportiness, sophistication and progressiveness. The Audi mouse is both, Windows and Mac compatible. The mouse comes with 2.4 GHz technology. At the bonnet is centered the scroll wheel and the mouse comes with high-resolution 2000dpi sensor with a minimum range of 6meter.

According to Michael Perschke, head of Audi India, “Now, Audi enthusiasts will not only drive their favourite luxury brand to work, they can have it on their work stations too and manoeuver their PC in style with a wireless computer mouse based on Audi cars. It has a sleek design and is luxurious from the first touch. Suitable for home or office, this delightful computer mouse lets you drive your computer or laptop by truly displaying the brand's philosophy.”

Acer Aspire R7

Acer Aspire R7, the Windows 8 laptop that has a "floating touchscreen" that can be twisted, spun, flipped, and moved every which way.

The hinge gymnastics only really work because the R7's display is so good. It's a 15.6-inch 1080p panel with 10 fingers of multitouch support, and it's accurate and vivid from any angle – viewing angles are crucial on a device you'll use in so many configurations, and Acer gets it right here. The screen is also blindingly bright, with 40 percent brightness more than serving my needs.
for Demo visit following link:

http://www.acer.com/aspirer7/en_US/
http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/31/4380132/acer-aspire-r7-review

Charger

An 18-year-old Indian-origin girl in the US has developed a potentially revolutionary device that can charge a mobile phone in just 20 seconds, a media report said.
The charging device has been dubbed a 'supercapacitor' by Esha Khare of Saratoga, California, the Daily Mail reported. Khare won $50,000 for her invention at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, held in Phoenix.
Khare has only used her 'supercapacitor' to power a light-emitting diode (LED), but says that one day her invention will power cell phones, cars and any gadget that requires a rechargeable battery.

 

Asked what inspired her to work on the technology, Khare said, "My cell phone battery always dies. It has a lot of different applications and advantages over batteries in that sense."
The 'supercapacitor' is flexible and tiny, and is able to handle 10,000 recharge cycles, more than normal batteries by a factor of 10. Khare is a student of nanochemistry, and is now heading to Harvard.

Smart Digital Photo Frame

This is  digital photo frame you've ever seen before.

The photo frame designed by Jean-Louis Frechi.It is simply there, on this transparent and half-dismantled screen.




Transparent High-resolution LCD screen of 10,4 inches. The screen displaying the images is translucent, giving it the quality of a digital picture.
Easily browse through your DIA frame simply by skimming its tactile buttons.

Cohen Sutherland Line Clipping Algorithm

#include<stdio.h>
#include<graphics.h>
#include<conio.h>

int outcode;
enum { TOP=0x1, BOTTOM=0x2, RIGHT=0x4, LEFT=0x8 };

void lineclip(x0,y0,x1,y1,xmin,ymin,xmax,ymax )
    float x0,y0,x1,y1,xmin,ymin,xmax,ymax;
    {

    int gd=0,gm;
    int code0,code1,codeout;
    int accept = 0, done=0;

    code0 = calcode(x0,y0,xmin,ymin,xmax,ymax);
    code1 = calcode(x1,y1,xmin,ymin,xmax,ymax);

    do
    {
    if(!(code0 | code1))
    { accept =1 ; done =1; }
    else
        if(code0 & code1) done = 1;
    else
    {
        float x,y;
    codeout = code0 ? code0 : code1;
    if(codeout & TOP)
    {
        x = x0 + (x1-x0)*(ymax-y0)/(y1-y0);
        y = ymax;
    }
    else
    if( codeout & BOTTOM)
    {
        x = x0 + (x1-x0)*(ymin-y0)/(y1-y0);
        y = ymin;
    }
    else
    if ( codeout & RIGHT)
    {
        y = y0+(y1-y0)*(xmax-x0)/(x1-x0);
        x = xmax;
    }
    else
    {
        y = y0 + (y1-y0)*(xmin-x0)/(x1-x0);
        x = xmin;
    }
    if( codeout == code0)
    {
        x0 = x; y0 = y;
        code0=calcode(x0,y0,xmin,ymin,xmax,ymax);
    }
    else
    {
        x1 = x; y1 = y;
        code1 = calcode(x1,y1,xmin,ymin,xmax,ymax);
    }
    }
    } while( done == 0);

    if(accept) line(x0,y0,x1,y1);

        rectangle(xmin,ymin,xmax,ymax);

    getch();

}


int calcode (x,y,xmin,ymin,xmax,ymax)
float x,y,xmin,ymin,xmax,ymax;
{
int code =0;

if(y> ymax)
code |=TOP;
else if( y<ymin)
code |= BOTTOM;
else if(x > xmax)
code |= RIGHT;
else if ( x< xmin)
code |= LEFT;

return(code);
}


main()
{

float x2,y2,x1,y1,xmin,ymin,xmax,ymax;
int gd=0,gm;

clrscr();
initgraph(&gd,&gm,"c:\\tc\\bgi");
 setbkcolor(0);
printf("\n\n\tEnter the co-ordinates of Line :");

printf("\n\n\tX1 Y1 : ");
scanf("%f %f",&x1,&y1);

printf("\n\n\tX2 Y2 : ");
scanf("%f %f",&x2,&y2);
//line(x1,y1,x2,y2);
getch();

printf("\n\tEnter the co_ordinates of window :\n ");
printf("\n\txwmin , ywmin : ");
scanf("%f %f",&xmin,&ymin);
printf("\n\txwmax , ywmax : ");
scanf("%f %f",&xmax,&ymax);
clrscr();
line(x1,y1,x2,y2);
rectangle(xmin,ymin,xmax,ymax);
getch();
clrscr();

lineclip(x1,y1,x2,y2,xmin,ymin,xmax,ymax );
getch();
closegraph();

}

Transparent smartphone to debut by the end of 2013

London: In a revolutionary development, a Taiwanese company claims to have developed a gen-next transparent mobile phone which it says will be in the market by the year end. The company, Polytron Technologies, has already begun marketing a transparent multi-touch phone. Its prototype uses a 'Switchable Glass' technology.
That is a conductive Organic light-emitting diode (OLED) using liquid crystal molecules to display images, the 'Daily Mail' reported.
When the phone is in off mode, the molecules align to form a milky composition, but when switched on they re-align to form text, icons, and other images. Electric current is carried through transparent wires.

The device still contains some parts that are not transparent, including a SD card and SIM card. The microphone, camera, and batteries are also visible, and will be hidden behind a dark glass cover when the model goes into production.
The company, will develop a smaller lithium ion battery that would be much less noticeable. When complete, the phone will have a dual-sided multi-touch display in front and back.
The prototype phone has yet to feature any software or operating system, the report said. A Japanese company recently used a transparent liquid crystal display (LCD) in its wristwatch but had trouble adding hardware to the smaller frame.
"The challenge of using a transparent display in a wristwatch, and I suppose other wearable technology, is that you need to store the batteries somewhere else (usually they are stored behind the LCD panel)," Tokyoflash marketing manager Paul Cooper said.
It remains to be seen whether the phone's transparency by itself will attract buyers, as the prototype does not offer significantly different functions than most smartphones.