New Atomic Clock is World’s Most Accurate

Scientists claim to have developed a new record-breaking atomic clock that is so precise it neither loses nor gains a second in five billion years - longer than the age of the Earth. The ‘strontium lattice clock’ is 50 per cent more accurate than the previous record holder, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) quantum logic clock. A research group led by a NIST physicist unveiled the experimental strontium atomic clock that has set new world records for both precision and stability - key metrics for the performance of a clock. 

 

New App can Track Your Lost Wallet!

A new smartphone app that tracks the location of your lost wallet using a chip has been developed in the US. The makers claim that SmartWallit chip is a revolutionary device that prevents people from leaving their wallet behind or losing it. The device connects with your smartphone through bluetooth and works with an app which records the time and place the wallet was lost. In case the wallet goes out of range of the app, a warning message will flash on your smartphone screen, displaying the last location where the wallet was used.

 

Now, Photo-Snapping Drone that Fits in Your Pocket

A flying  multicopter that is powerful enough to carry a high quality action camera and folds easily in your pocket has been designed in the US. The Pocket Drone is equipped with an action camera for capturing aerial photos and video and a rechargeable battery allowing for flights of up to 20 minutes. The device which only weighs around 450 grams, folds up to the size of a small tablet. The creators claim that the drone is designed for easy use. It can be unpacked and launched within 20 seconds, and is controlled by an included remote or from any Android phone or tablet with a USB port, ‘Mashable’ reported. The Pocket Drone can be purchased for $445 without a controller or $495 for the full package.

 

Massive Data Theft Hits 40% of South Koreans

The personal data of 20 million South Koreans -- or 40% of the country’s population -- has been stolen, sparking outrage as worried consumers scramble to replace compromised credit cards. Customer details appear to have been swiped by a worker at the Korea Credit Bureau, a company that offers risk management and fraud detection services. Clients of three Korean companies -- KB Kookmin Bank, Lotte Card and Nonghyup Bank -- were hardest hit by the data theft. Crucial personal data like identification numbers, addresses and credit card numbers were all stolen.

 

Anti-Spying Blackphone Coming Soon 

It’s a fully encrypted smartphone which aims to foil snooping governments, industry rivals and hackers. It’s also a sleek, attractive device that fits in your pocket and can impress friends and colleagues, according to its makers. The Blackphone is set to be released next month by the secure communications firm Silent Circle and the small Spanish-based manufacturer Geeksphone. Silent Circle developed a modified or “forked” version of Android called PrivatOS for the phone, which is set to be unveiled at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on February 24. The company declined to release detailed specifications or pricing ahead of the unveiling, but Janke said it will be sold around the world at prices lower than the iPhone 5S or Samsung Galaxy S4.