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OneClick from BitTorrent allows users to download torrents in web-browser as normal files without a torrent client

While using torrents to download all kinds of digital files is very popular, many not so techy users find it difficult to use. And for these users exist torrent-to-http services like zBigZ.

BitTorrent Inc. the company behind ongoing development of the BitTorrent peer-to-peer protocol, has came up with an browser based torrent integration technology allowing developers to use the power of web-browsers and torrents to deliver easy-to-use file downloading and streaming services. To demonstrate the technology the company has released OneClick browser extension for Google Chrome which allows users to download torrents as regular files without requiring a torrent management client. The user simply clicks a torrent link and the file starts downloading as any other http download inside web-browser.

OneClick

hike - free sms service with support for both on and off network cross-platform messaging

hikeThere is no doubt that users love free text messaging services, be it WhatsApp, HeyWire or jaxtrSMS as reviewed earlier. The latest addition to peer-to-peer (requires same app with internet connectivity to be installed on sending and receiving devices) SMS services "hike" goes one step ahead with offering unlimited hike-to-hike messages with 100 free SMS credits every month to message those who aren't on hike network. hike also features spam blocking support with cross-platform application access.

free sms service

Indian Railways changes ‘Tatkal’ booking timing with other improvements

IR LogoThe simple logic of "demand and supply" is the reason behind poor Indian railway ticket booking experience, be it online or offline at the ticket window. Higher demand of tickets then availability is the reason customers experience long queues at ticket booking counters, and slow internet booking. To get your chances high for an online ticket booking specially under the "tatkal" ticket scheme, we had to be faster and smarter than others and rely on technology to get head using tricks like this and even this.

To offer an better tatkal ticket booking experience Indian Railway and IRCTC are constantly working on new facilities and capacity expansions, from July 10 the "tatkal" booking time will get changed to 10 AM (currently 8 AM) and no authorized agents will be allowed to book tickets in these two hours. The E-ticket handling capacity of the the online portal will also get increased to handle 5 lakh bookings per day from current 3.5 lakh. To further safeguard common users from tauts and "illegal ticket booking agents" the authorities will strictly monitor the bookings and may also do a verification call to verify userid, pnr, passenger mobile number and passenger details.

the illusive Indian railway ticket

[Video] Google Voice Recognition beats Siri hands down and can work offline too...

Google unveiled the latest version 4.1 of Android mobile operating-system "JellyBean" with announcement of Nexus 7, and with it comes the new "Google Speech Recognition" technology.

Apple's voice recognition assistant "Siri" is a hit and Google can't afford to loose behind, there were rumors of development of similar technology codenamed "Google Majel" and the results are out now with introduction of new "Google Speech Recognition" with Android 4.1 JellyBean. Here is a video showdown how Apple Siri and Google Voice Recognition competes each other.

Apple Siri compared to Google Voice

How to make Chrome your default web-browser on Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

Yesterday, we shared the news of snappier Google Chrome being available on Apple iOS platform. However, Apple iOS does not let users select there default web-browser of choice and would only launch mobile safari for links from apps. Thanks to the Cydia Tweak "BrowserChooser", a user can now select any web-browser as default including "Chrome for iOS".

Browser Chooser for iOS

Google Chrome finally comes to iOS - features signature fast, synchronized, tabbed browsing

After going mobile with launch of Chrome for Android, the sleek "Google Chrome" web-browser has made it's way to Apple iOS ecosystem with release of Chrome for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.

After installing Chrome on your Apple device, you will instantly notice the signature speedier webpage loading - thanks to the smart pre-fetching technique Google Chrome is known for. The other major features you would love enjoying would be - the tabbed browsing, private surfing using incognito mode, synchronized web-browsing tied to your Google account across desktop and mobile browsers to enjoy always in-sync open tabs, bookmarks, passwords and omnibox data with ability to send pages from Chrome on your computer to your phone for offline on-the-go reading.

Google chrome on Apple iPhone

A detailed hands-on review with high-resolution images posted after the jump.

MemSQL - World's fastest MySQL compliant database engine

memsql logoDatabase's are crucial for internet and it is also one of the biggest bottleneck when it comes to website speeds. The most commonly used free, open-source database MySQL is also slow when not properly configured, optimized and fine tuned and is the reason behind various forks aimed to offer faster performance and reliability.

Addressing the performance bottleneck, a new next-generation wire-compatible MySQL replacement is now available for download. Suitably named "MemSQL", it removes the most common bottleneck "disk" from the equation for an in-memory data tier with ultra low latency and unparalleled database speed.

MemSQL places data into memory and translates SQL into C++ for the utmost optimization in query execution. MemSQL is not only 30 times faster and safer (data durability) then MySQL but also takes only 30 seconds to install as it is fully compatible with MySQL offering a fully relational interface with all the existing powerful SQL features.

MemSQL main features inforgraphic

Google Nexus 7 : The feature packed "Android 4.1 Jellybean" tablet for $199

nexus 7The tablet computer war just got interesting, with announcement of cheap Google Nexus Tablet, Phone and Player at ongoing Google I/O 2012 event. While consumers are eagerly waiting for release of recently announced Windows Surface Tablet and expected next-gen iPad announcement with iOS6, Google dropped the nuke with Android 4.1 Jellybean powered tablets with awesome hardware specs at rock-bottom prices.

Google Nexus 7 features an impressive powerful quad-core Tegra 3 processor, 7” 1280x800 HD back-lit IPS display, 1 GB RAM, 6/16 GB internal storage, Scratch-resistant Corning® glass, 1.2MP Front-facing camera, NFC (Android Beam), WiFi, Bluetooth, MicroUSB, Accelerometer, GPS, Magnetometer, Gyroscope with all new Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) at an rock-bottom price of US$199 (8 GB), US$249 (16 GB) only.

Google Nexus Tablet

The tablet will be made available US only initially and will start shipping this July, Official introduction video and link posted below.

[EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY] - PhoneTrans Pro - Feature rich, iOS device manager

We reviewed the free version of versatile Apple iOS device manager "PhoneTrans" few days ago, while feature rich the utility did lack some features when compared to paid "PRO" upgrade version like Wi-Fi Transfer without iTunes, simultaneous management support for multiple iOS devices, ability to share files among multiple iOS devices, iTunes Library to iPhone feature and much more.

The good news is, under an EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY for megaleecher users, iMobie is providing genuine, free activation key for PhoneTrans Pro worth "$29.99" each to all our readers. To grab your free-copy of of "PhoneTrans Pro" with all the amazing features mentioned below, simply visit the promo-link posted after the jump.

PhoneTrans Activation Key
PhoneTrans Pro
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