OnePlus 2 Invite Waiting List Already Stands at Over 850,000 People

The OnePlus 2 aka '2016 flagship killer' (as the company calls it) smartphone has received an impressive response from consumers as over 850,000 people have already registered for the invite at the time of writing. The second flagship smartphone from OnePlus is all set to go on sale starting August 11 in select countries including India, China, Canada, the US, and some EU regions. The OnePlus 2 smartphone, as its predecessor, will be available only to consumers with invites.
(Also see: OnePlus 2 Invites System Is Live, Here's How You Can Reserve a Spot)

If you haven't received the invite yet, head to the company's Invites page and reserve a spot in the list by simply putting down email address and wait for the invite to come.

The company has also detailed other ways to receive the invite for the OnePlus 2. Interested consumers can get an invite from friends who have already purchased an OnePlus 2. People can also win invites by participating in the company's contests and promotions. OnePlus had, ahead of its second flagship launch, revealed that it would prioritise invites for "early and most fervent supporters" of the brand.

(Also see: OnePlus 2 First Impressions)

The company on its Invites page details that consumers after purchasing OnePlus 2 with an invite can expect the device to take up to 3 weeks before it is ready to ship. OnePlus also clarifies, "We will be keeping the invitation system for the foreseeable future. In order to get an OnePlus 2, you will need to be invited by another OnePlus 2 owner or by participating in our contests and promotions." Notably, invites are valid for only 24 hours and if the validity expires; the company allocates the corresponding OnePlus 2 to someone else waiting for an invite.

To recall, the 64GB OnePlus 2 has been priced in India at Rs. 24,999 and be available via Amazon India. The Chinese company has revealed intentions to sell one million units of the OnePlus One and OnePlus 2 by December in India. OnePlus India General Manager Vikas Agarwal recently stressed that the Indian market is an important one, and the company's third largest market outside China.

Additionally, OnePlus will soon put up its OnePlus 2 Data Cable up for sale at $5 (approximately Rs. 320) excluding shipping charges via the company's website. The new OnePlus USB Type-C cable for the OnePlus 2 smartphone can be expected to start shipping after August 11. The OnePlus 2 is one of the few smartphones that currently support USB Type-C connectivity and the cable is reversible at both ends.

Kestrel KM 451 With 4.5-Inch Display, 5-Megapixel Camera Launched at Rs. 6,190

Kestrel, an Indian ICT manufacturer, has launched its first smartphone, the Android-based KM 451, priced at Rs. 6,190. The Kestrel KM 451 is now available to buy via various online e-commerce websites, where it is already listed at significantly lower prices.
The dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) based Kestrel KM 451 smartphone runs Android 4.4 KitKat out-of-the-box, and features a 4.5-inch (480x854 pixels) FWVGA IPS display. The smartphone is powered by a 1GHz dual-core MediaTek (MT6572) processor coupled with 512MB of RAM. The handset comes with 4GB of inbuilt storage, which is further expandable via microSD card (up to 32GB).

The Kestrel KM 451 sports a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, while there is a secondary 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera also onboard. It also features sensors such as accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and proximity sensor.

On the connectivity front, the smartphone offers 3G, GPRS/ EDGE, A-GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Micro-USB, and Bluetooth options. The smartphone packs a 1750mAh battery which is rated to deliver up to 8 hours of talk time, and up to 300 hours of standby time. It measures 9.35mm thick and weighs 150 grams.

Commenting on the launch, Pankaj A Sureka, Co-founder and Director, Kestrel Mobiles, said, "Our maiden Smartphone - the Kestrel KM 451 is targeted at users looking for an affordable device along with durability, performance and a long battery life. Additionally our network of 100+ service centres across the country, a complete R&D center in India and in-house testing centre in China."

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus Price, 16-Megapixel Camera Tipped

Samsung announcement of upcoming price adjustments of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge due to sales numbers that were 'below expectations', new details of Galaxy S6 Edge Plus (aka Edge+) have surfaced on the Internet, from its pricing to the camera it will ship with.
The camera module on the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus has been spotted on an Indian import/ export manifest site. Additionally, pricing of the upcoming smartphone has been tipped.

The Indian import/ export site, Zauba, lists (via Napidroid.hu) 16-megapixel camera module of the Samsung model SM-G928V, believed to be the Verizon bound Galaxy S6 Edge Plus model, as shipped on July 24. The camera module was shipped from China. One of the possibilities is that the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus may sport a similar camera module to the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. Samsung however can also be expected to use the recently unveiled 16-megapixel CMOS image sensor with 1.0-micron pixels for mobile devices.

Separately, SamMobile reports that the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus will be available at a starting price of EUR 799 (approximately Rs. 56,000) for the 32GB model. The report, citing insiders, claims that the company plans to keep the price of the new smartphone below the Galaxy S6 Edge (Review | Pictures), which was launched at EUR 849 (approximately Rs. 59,500) for the 32GB model. It adds that the smartphone will go on sale starting August 21.

The Galaxy S6 Edge+ has been rumoured to be the large-screen variant of the Galaxy S6 Edge, and can even be considered the dual-edge display version of the Galaxy Note 5.

Samsung recently scheduled the Galaxy Unpacked 2015 event on August 13, where the company is expected to debut its next-generation Galaxy Note smartphone alongside the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus at the same event.

Best new phones 2015: Asus Zenfone 2

We've yet to get our hands on an Asus Zenfone 2, but the top-end model (ZE551ML) is now available at Amazon for £309.99 (Buy the Asus Zenfone 2 here). This powerful phone has a staggering 4GB of RAM and a 2.3GHz 64-bit Intel Atom Z3580 quad-core processor. For storage 32GB is fitted, and you can get more through microSD. There's 4G LTE support (dual-SIM, dual active), a 5.5in full-HD IPS screen, and 13Mp rear- and 5Mp front cameras. The stylish brushed-metal case is just 3.9mm thick at the edges. Running the fully customisable ZenUI software, the Zenfone 2 also has Trend Micro security preinstalled. The Asus Zenfone 2 is well worth a look.

Best new phones 2015: Apple iPhone 6s / Apple iPhone 7

The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus were released in September, and in the months leading up to that the rumour mill went mental. Be prepared for more of the same with theiPhone 7, which will launch in September 2015 running iOS 9. As always, we're expecting a faster processor and some upgraded specs, but little change to the design. (Note that it will probably be called the iPhone 6s rather than iPhone 7, but we're sticking with iPhone 7 for now.)

i Phone 7

Apples slightly cheaper iPhone, but that being said there are lots of people  we talking millions here  nobody dug the firm’s plastic-fantastic iPhone. Many look at the iPhone 5c an inability, however is finished BUNK the handset sold in excess of 25 million units. Now, I understand why isnt a big figure for Apple but in comparison with similar handsets shipped by Samsung and HTC and Sony, the iPhone 5c was a millionaire  might you imagine if HTC sold 25 million HTC One M8 Mini handsets!? No, neither am i allowed to which is the reason writing the iPhone 5c off being a misfire by Apple is not only stupid, it really is just wrong!

The iPhone 5c, since it was largely using the iPhone 5, save for that inclusion of LTE and improved battery, were built with a significantly lower BOM (bill of materials) cost than Apples apple iphone 5. Plastic costs less, simple to operate, and the numbers Apple shifted made for excellent profits. In this respect the iPhone 5c was the apple iphone 5 repackaged and sold onto consumers, with a few additional bells and whistles, as being a new phone.

Apple definitely seems to be prepping something BIG for the iPhone 7. The company is reported to be very interested in striking even though the iron is hot as well as the iron is incredibly hot right now, with record iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus sales. What this rethink will entail remains to be seen, but sources are now claiming it’ll be very special indeed.

One other big discussing about s iPhone lineup could be the return of Apple%u2019s iPhone Xc class of devices. Multiple reports have now claimed Apple provides back its C range in 2015 or later, plus the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in 2016.

A trio of devices will be a HUGE deal to the market, especially when one considers exactly how destructive two will be in 2014/15. Whats more, should Apple retails the C class iPhone in a far lower price than previous iterations, then it could very successfully attack the mid-tier segment with the smartphone space, an area approximately completely untouched by Apple products, unless you element in older models

“Apple has a few tricks up its sleeve for 2016,” says Yahoo news. “The business has intends to launch a fresh, completely redesigned iPhone next year plus it won’t are the iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus we’re all expecting.”

Jefferies reckons the appearance of the iPhone 6C will likely be in keeping with Apple’s previous iPhones, as we discussed in the quote below:

%u201CAlthough iPhone6C was created as a possible extended version, nevertheless uses metal casing based on Apple style. We believe that Apple remains consistent in their design. Even as we have discussed previously, Apple will continue to develop increased hardness for that iPhone metal casing, which uses a more complicated CNC and anodized process.

Google Nexus 7 Review

Google’s current flagship smartphone, the Nexus 6, is open to purchase at a discounted price of Rs. 34,999. The handset with new price tag is accessible on e-commerce site Flipkart but it’s cloudy in the event the new price is simply a part of its regular limited-time offers or perhaps a permanent drop.

While the Nexus 6’s 32GB version is now coming in at Rs. 34,999, the 64GB version can be purchased at Rs. 39,999. The 32GB version remains from Google Play at Rs. 44,000 and the 64GB version can be acquired at 49,000.

Flipkart can also be running an exchange offer, using which customers can get the 32GB Nexus 6 at only Rs. 29,999 and 64GB at Rs. 34,999. Almost all the major smartphone models and brands meet the requirements for your exchange offer.

Google’s Nexus 6, that is manufactured by Motorola, features a 5.96-inch QHD (1440×2560 pixels) display in a pixel density of 493ppi. The smartphone is operated by a couple.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor alongside 3GB of RAM. Nexus 6 includes 13-megapixel and a couple of-megapixel rear and front cameras respectively.

Recent rumours suggest the hunt giant might stick to its Nexus brand name and launch not one but two handsets this coming year, with no tablet. Both handsets will reportedly by released inside the traditional October launch period for Nexus devices. Bing is said to be working on two Nexus smartphones, ones the lesser is reportedly being manufactured by LG, and the larger by Huawei.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

The iPad Air 2 is still at the top of the tablet heap, but Samsung came very close to knocking it well its perch together with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S – a slim and powerful slate with a stunning screen and good life cycle of battery.

Now we’re hearing rumblings with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 and if rumors are to be believed it could be a level closer iPad Air 2 competitor, using a slim build, steel frame, a 4:3 aspect ratio and both 8.-inch and 9.7-inch size options, so that it is an obvious replacement for both iPad Air 2 as well as the iPad mini 3.

Cut towards the chase

The facts? Samsung’s next super slate

When was it out? Probably June

What’s going to it cost? Likely FFFD319 / $399 / AU$499

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 release date

It’s rumored how the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 will probably be announced in June, with both Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi LTE versions of each and every size set to launch then. It’s not known much more June it’s going to be announced or the number of years following the announcement you’ll have the ability to purchase it, but apparently it is going to launch worldwide, in america, Europe and Canada among other locations.

June was always our very best guess for a launch date, because the original Galaxy Tab S launched at the end of June 2014, and so the rumor is believable.

The tablet has also been spotted on the site which tracks imports to India. In accordance with the listing it’s been sent there for testing and evaluation purposes. If Samsung is shipping the slate around then it may be close to developing a finished product.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 design

Organic beef have caught our first look at the 8.-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab S as new photos show a seemingly plastic-backed slate that is purportedly Samsung’s next Galaxy Tab S.

They seem to largely line up using a render shared by @OnLeaks, so there’s a high probability this is actually the real deal. We’ve got reason to believe it’ll be exceedingly slim, as China’s certification center outed size of 198 x 134 x 5.4mm plus a weight of 260g to the 8.-inch model, which lines on top of previous rumors.

says the 9.7-inch sort of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 will come in at 237.17 x 169.58 x 5.5mm, which may help it become slimmer compared to 6.1mm thick iPad Air 2. He also claims that it’ll use a design inspired by the Samsung Galaxy S6, so expect a metal frame and perhaps a glass back.

Other rumors also suggest the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 will likely be slimmer compared to iPad Air 2, with Sam Mobile reporting the 9.7-inch version is 237.1 x 168.8 x 5.4mm and 407g, whilst the 8.-inch slate definitely seems to be 198.2 x 134.5 x 5.4mm and 260g. That about lines on top of what @OnLeaks claims and would also get them to lighter than Apple’s latest tablets.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 screen

Much like the original Tab S the Galaxy Tab S2 has been said into the future in 2 different sizes, but this time they’re more detailed Apple’s sizing, at 9.7 inches and eight. inches. The aspect ratio in addition has apparently been changed to 4:3, which again is much like just what the iPad offers.

Some easy Wordpress tip and Tricks

The photos which you upload on your site tendency to slack the whole quality of it as WordPress has fixed the 90% quality for images as default. However, you can go to hundred percent to ensure the entire quality of the images and don’t waste obviously any good single percent.

, we intend to share a little PHP code which you should utilize your theme which will stop WordPress from compressing your images and will ask WP to keep it 100%. The trick will probably be ideal for many Portfolios or Wallpapers blog where images are the key content, and so they cannot compromise on the grade of their key content.

First of all, login in your WordPress Account and add the following snippet for the functions.php file or add it within a plugin.

add_filter( quality, create_function( 100) )

By: GitHub

This is it!

Remove WordPress Admin Toolbar

This can be another trick is around removing admin toolbar from a blog. The admin toolbar sometimes looks really odd about the blog, and it ought to be eliminated following that so as to make your blog post look more professional.

Schedule Post

The bloggers want this selection badly so that you can keep up with the timing frequency on the blogs. The professional bloggers are availing this feature around the great extent, though the newbies are yet not aware it. So, i’ll tell the ones that this selection will help you to schedule your content and then it will automatically published on your set time and date. Now, if you wish to schedule your WordPress posts then abide by these steps:

To begin with, sign into your WordPress Blog and Open the Post which you would like to schedule.

Now, in the Publish Box, Click Edit button facing Publish Option.

Afterwards, provide date, day and time on what you wish to publish this page then Select the OK button.

Reset WordPress Blog

The bloggers carry on experimenting on their blogs, and sometimes they produce some negative changes too as well as for that they are required to reset their blog. Additionally, ones you have reset your website that will turn your website to the brand new one through getting the default settings. Furthermore, An excellent opportunity you to make any experiments on test blogs rather than applying them on the main blog. Moving returning to the subject, if you want to learn to reset WordPress blog then abide by these steps:

Go to Your WordPress Account and move towards Tools.

Afterwards, make your way to the Reset menu after which it’ll ask to proceed by incorporating steps, do as asked and you’re done.

Change Database Name Using phpMyAdmin

The database of the site carries each of the crucial information regarding your site and it is important and also hardwearing . name well descriptive and various. We view many newbies who firstly name their database unprofessionally, and later on they wish to change so for them the guide is here now. You’ll be able to apply these steps to switch Database name using php MyAdmin.

First go to php MyAdmin and make your way the Databases section and pick your Database.

Ones you’ve got selected your database, now you need to click on Operations from top menu bar.

Now, you have to write an identity on your database under Rename Database hand strikes and ones done, Click Go and then it is going to prompt a confirmation message, accept modifications.

Afterwards, it will have you produce a new database, produce a new file with the same name that you simply  previously given (do spell it correctly). Then Click on Alright to save changes.

It may have you click OK to reload the page.

Now, again return to main cPanel Page and then click MySQL Databases.

And then, you have to visit Add User to Database and after that select the database in the list it ought to be the database using the new name.

Now, choose the Database user through the list which should be the same which accustomed to associate the database.

Afterwards, Select Add button and after that Check mark the All Privileges box then Select the Make Changes button.

The Z-index CSS Property

Most CSS properties can be simple to deal with. Often, applying a CSS property to a take into account your markup can have instant results  as soon as you refresh the page, the worthiness looking for the property becomes effective, and you see the result immediately. Other CSS properties, however, are more complex and definitely will only work under a given list of circumstances.

The z-index property is among the latter group. z-index has undoubtedly caused the maximum amount of confusion and frustration because other CSS property. Ironically, however, when z-index is fully understood, it’s a super easy property to utilize, while offering a highly effective way for overcoming many layout challenges.

In the following paragraphs, we explain exactly what z-index is, how it has been misunderstood, and well talk over some practical purposes of it. We also describe a few of the browser differences that may occur, particularly in previous versions of Ie and Firefox. This comprehensive have a look at z-index must provide developers with the excellent foundation as a way to make use of this property confidently and effectively.

All-natural Stacking Order

In an HTML page, natural stacking order (i.e. your order of elements for the Z axis) is set by a number of factors. Below is a list showing an order that items fit into a stacking context, applying the bottom of the stack. A list assumes none of the items has z-index applied:

Past and borders with the element that establish stacking context

Elements with negative stacking contexts, as a way of appearance

Non-positioned, non-floated, block-level elements, so as of appearance

Non-positioned, floated elements, to be able of appearance

Inline elements, so as of appearance

Positioned elements, so as of appearance

The z-index property, when applied correctly, can transform this natural stacking order.

Of course, the stacking order of elements isn’t evident unless elements are situated to overlap each other. Thus, to view natural stacking order, negative margins can be used shown below:

Syntax

The z-index property can affect the stack order of both block-level and inline elements, and is declared by a positive or negative integer value, or a value of auto. A value ofauto gives the element the same stack order as its parent.

Here is the CSS code for the third example above, where the z-index property is applied correctly:

#grey_box {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border: solid 1px #ccc;
  background: #ddd;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 9999;
}

#blue_box {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border: solid 1px #4a7497;
  background: #8daac3;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 500;
}

#gold_box {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border: solid 1px #8b6125;
  background: #ba945d;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;

Email Marketing Toosl for Wordpres

While a good many consider email as being obsolete, it is still the most effective solution for connecting along with your audience and keeping them updated together with your content on a regular basis.

Here are a couple words about emails supremacy:

Based on a study created by Gigaom and Extole, email is most likely the best tactic for most companies to advertise their products. Case study is founded on survey responses from 300 marketers inside the U.S. The effect shows that email can be used regularly by 86 percent of respondents.[1]

Also, as outlined by data from Radicati, there are four billion email options worldwide and also the number is estimated to boost to over 4.3 billion in 2016.[2]

Want more data? ExactTarget states that 95 percent of online consumers use email. And 91 percent ones use email at least daily.[3]

Do you still feel that social networking sites include the main player today? Doesn%u2019t appear like so.

Marketing with email vs. WordPress

To help you get began with email promotions and email marketing in WordPress, I compiled a summary of the most effective WordPress-friendly e-mail marketing solutions (and plugins), that can assist you your audience updated using what you doing, so because of this expand your business over stretch of time.

1. MailChimp

MailChimp is a preferred marketing with email solution that will provide you with numerous solutions to design and send your email newsletters. It really is utilised by more than seven million people all over the world.

It enables you to send and track emails, manage subscribers, view analytics, create nice email templates, and setup autoresponders. With MailChimp, you could make campaigns that can handle sending emails every time your website gets updated. Also, it permits you to create highly customizable sign-up forms and sign-up checkboxes with assorted forms on the site, e.g. your comment or contact forms.

The easiest way to handle the integration is with the MailChimp for WordPress plugin. Cellular phone is easy and one and only thing you may need afterwards is an API critical for connect your MailChimp account together with the plugin.

2. SendinBlue

SendinBlue is definitely an marketing via email vendor. Similar to MailChimp. It covers email marketing, transactional emails and mobile text messaging. It really is dedicated to both beginners and advanced users.

They are available in a free membership option that covers all the features. There are only two restrictions: theirs a restriction of 9,000 emails monthly and also the newsletter builder is simply readily available for 2 months.

SendinBlue has its own Tool. It offers a lot of options and comes with all the features you realized it to own. Establishing the plugin is straightforward for all. See your account and duplicate/stick your API and Secret Keys. As soon as you do that, you can start creating email marketing services starting from your WordPress website.

3. OptinMonster

This plugin is made by Syed Balkhi and Thomas Griffin, and yes its  building a list tool. Even though it is not the best in the features department, it really is more lightweight than the others because its modular. This means that if you need to don’t use anything but one a subscription form, you are able to only install this module, not the entire package.

Among its most important features is the exit intent pop-up, which lets you  the visitors exactly when they’re almost to depart your web site. The plugin achieves this by tracking mouse speed and also the visitors gestures.

After installing and activating the plugin, within the Setup, you just have to select which kind of form you would like to display on your website (e.g. Lightbox, Footer Bar, Slide In). Next, you must configure it: pick the opt-in title, the duration, the loading delay, exit intent etc. The next step is to select the form of the opt-in and also to customize it. Things are all super easy to grasp.

4. Subscribe2

This email marketing Tool is great as it is able to send email notifications to your list of customers any time you publish new content for the blog. Also, it has integrated Ready Graph  an optional set of features that automate the increase of your database. This can help you increase conversion of the site.

5. MailPoet Newsletters

Another free marketing with email Tool who specializes in sending newsletters and posting notifications or autores pondersa beautiful and personalized way. You can drop your posts, images or social icons inside your newsletter. It’s also possible to change fonts and colors quickly. This can be a simple newsletter solution for WordPress, that could manage your entire subscribers. The free version is available for those who have maximum 2,000 subscribers.

This plugin has drag-and-drop options, so you can quickly incorporate your website logo or any pictures. You can change the text, the photos, the styles and also the plugin themes.

Samsung Galaxys6 and Galaxy S6 edge lauch and review

Smartphone design is much more important than ever. Mobiles are, at a glance, pretty similar: flat oblongs with big screens for the front and glass, plastic or metal about the back. If you need to stand out, you will need a close look-catching and distinctive design.

For Samsung, things weren’t more crucial: first, the Iphone 6 released last September brought a wonderful design that led to record-breaking sales. And secondly, Samsungs last flagship, the Galaxy S5, has not been the out-of-the-ballpark hit the company had hoped for. Reviewers continued to criticize Samsung to create phones that lacked style and design: a plastic back in your premium phone? Really?

Which means this time Samsung were required to really get it right. The company had hinted rrt had been gonna throw everything at its smartphones regarding design, capabilities and innovations. Customers needed an irresistible need to upgrade and Samsung would definitely give them it.

Today in Barcelona, Samsung revealed two handsets which may have certainly set high benchmarks for snazziness. Inside a typically large-scale launch event, the Korean giant revealed the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge. I discuss the special aspects of the advantage separately, but both phones have largely the identical features so lets have a look at those first.

Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge launch

The S6 pair dont have plastic backs. Hallelujah. But rumours of an all-metal back were wrong. True, the S6 and S6 edge both have metal frames instead of the metallic-looking plastic of many previous phones. However the rear is glass. Gorilla Glass 4, if youPer  counting, like the front with the phone, in order that it should resist damage. This glass, Samsung proudly said, was moulded at temperatures of 800 degrees C.

But the real reason for glass on the back could be that the S6 and S6 edge have wireless charging and a metal back, obviously, isn%u2019t suitable for that. So you no longer need to plug the product in, just rest it over a compatible charging pad so you%u2019re away. This will likely not sound like much however it%u2019s some of those added conveniences that quickly become natural and you miss it if itPer centu2019s not there.

Obama orders world's fastest computer

President Obama has signed an executive order calling for the US to build the world's fastest computer by 2025.
The supercomputer would be 20 times quicker than the current leading machine, which is in China.
It would be capable of making one quintillion (a billion billion) calculations per second - a figure which is known as one exaflop.
A body called the National Strategic Computing Initiative (NSCI) will be set up to research and build the computer.
The US is seeking the new supercomputer, significantly faster than today's models, to perform complex simulations, aid scientific research and national security projects.
It is hoped the machine would help to analyse weather data for more accurate forecasts or assist in cancer diagnoses by analysing X-ray images.
A blog post on the White House website also suggests it could allow NASA scientists to model turbulence, which might enable the design of more streamlined aircraft without the need for extensive wind tunnel testing.
Such a computer would be called an exascale machine.
Bigger models
Richard Kenway at the University of Edinburgh says he thinks the plan is "spot on" in terms of strategy, bringing together both the ambition to develop new hardware and also improved analysis of big data.
He explained the computer could aid the development of personalised medicines, tailored to specific individuals.
"Today, drugs are designed for the average human and they work OK for some people but not others," he told the BBC.
"The real challenge in precision medicine is to move from designing average drugs to designing drugs for the individual because you can know their genome and their lifestyle."
There could also be benefits in long-term climate modelling, according to Mark Parsons at the Edinburgh Parallel Computing Centre (EPCC).
Currently, climate scientists attempt to model how the Earth's climate will evolve in coming years, but the accuracy of these predictions is severely limited.
Today's fastest supercomputer, the Tianhe-2 in China's National Computer Centre, Guangzhou, performs at 33.86 petaflops (quadrillions of calculations per second), almost twice as fast as the second-quickest machine, which is American.
For Parsons, the latest US initiative is a clear attempt to challenge the dominance of the Chinese in this field.
"The US has woken up to the fact that if it wants to remain in the race it will have to invest," he told the BBC.
£60m electricity bill
Both Kenway and Parsons point out that the challenges of building an exascale computer are not trivial and would require years of research and development.
Chief among the obstacles, according to Parsons, is the need to make computer components much more power efficient. Even then, the electricity demands would be gargantuan.
"I'd say they're targeting around 60 megawatts, I can't imagine they'll get below that," he commented. "That's at least £60m a year just on your electricity bill."
Efforts to construct an exascale computer are not entirely new.
Recently, IBM, the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy (ASTRON) and the University of Groningen announced plans to build one to analyse data from the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope project.
SKA will be built in Australia and South Africa by the early 2020s.

Google to defy French 'right to be forgotten' ruling

Google is to defy France's ruling that the "right to be forgotten" should be applied globally and not just in Europe.
Last month, the French privacy watchdog, CNIL, ordered the firm to extend people's right to have posts removed from its websites worldwide, including Google.com.
Google said it "respectfully" disagreed with CNIL's authority to make such an order.
The firm now faces possible fines.
A 2014 court ruling allows Europeans to submit applications to Google to remove data from search results that they thought were out of date, irrelevant or inflammatory.
Google is believed to have processed more than one million requests to remove data since the ruling came into effect. It reviews all requests and refuses those it judges have no merit.
However, those that are deleted are removed on its European websites such as Google.de or Google.fr. They are not removed from Google.com.
The company points out that more than 95% of searches in Europe are made on the firm's local websites.
'Matter of principle'
In a blogpost, Google's global privacy counsel Peter Fleischer wrote that the French regulator's request was a "troubling development that risks serious chilling effects on the web".
"While the right to be forgotten may now be the law in Europe, it is not the law globally," he continued.
"As a matter of principle, therefore, we respectfully disagree with the CNIL's assertion of global authority on this issue and we have asked the CNIL to withdraw its formal notice," he added.
The CNIL said it would look into Google's appeal and make a decision in two months on whether to accept it.
"We have taken note of Google's arguments which are mostly of a political nature. The CNIL, on the other hand, has relied on a strictly legal reasoning," a spokeswoman said.

Sunstrike launches Rage Jewel at Rs.2,199

The Rage Jewel comes with a a pair of.8 inch TFT show and has two SIM slots and offers 2G property.KickerHong Kong-based Sunstrike telecommunication has distended its cheap feature connective up by launching Rage Jewel, which is priced at R a pair of,Rs.2,199.
The Rage Jewel comes with a a pair of.8 inch TFT show and has two SIM slots, both for mini SIM. It comes with in-built Social Networking feature to permit its users to stay connected with their preferred ones.
The Dual-SIM phone, sports a digital rear camera with video recording operate but has no front camera. it has Bluetooth,
automobile decision Recorder and a storage capability to store 300 contacts build. the fashion Jewelhas 16 GB expandable memory and a 1500 mAh battery that claims to offer 11 hours of talktime.


This GPRS phone, which offers web property via 2G, is obtainable in four colours - Black, White, Yellow and inexperienced.
"Rage Jewel is that the new addition in Rage's inexpensive feature phone kitty. we believe in the guideline of constructing

phones that affirm our position as a reliable and eminent brand for the consumers who request total utility contentment for their money. Rage Jewel could be a package of best of the features at the most cheap value," said Chanpreet Singh, decision maker, Sunstrike, whereas asserting the phone