Apple Ppay set to come and conquer the mobile payment world

Apple is said to be gearing its employees on how Apple Pay payments infrastruckture will work as it is nearing its launch. Apple Pay is Apple's first attempt into the emerging world of mobile payments. By using an iPhone 6 enabled with near-field communications, or NFC, and your stored credit or debit card information, you'll be able to pay for items with your phone at any store or merchant that supports the technology. Apple Pay is already supported by more 220,000 retailers, according to Apple.


Users can set up Apple Pay through the Passbook app either during the initial iOS 8 setup or via a new Settings section called Passbook & Apple Pay. You can add your credit or debit card details to Passbook through your iTunes account or by scanning in the information using your phone's camera. It is predicted that you'd be able to store up to eight credit and/or debit cards inside your passbook.

Together, Passbook and Apple Pay will be able to keep track of your purchases and other information. You'll be able to view your recent transactions, see your credit card number and unique device account number and contact your bank directly. The service will also offer a quick way to download an accompanying App Store app and give you an option to receive push notifications.

And here's one handy option. If your credit card expires, you don't need to update it on your phone. The card will automatically get updated through your credit card company, and you'll even be told via a push notification that it's been updated, according to the training material.

But what about security? Receipts for any items you buy via Apple Pay will not show your contact details or credit card number but only the last four digits of your iPhone's unique Apple Pay ID. As described by Apple, the Apple Pay ID is a number unique to your device that is assigned, encrypted and securely stored in a dedicated chip on your iPhone.

And where do you turn if you run into trouble paying for a product through Apple ID? Well, it depends on the problem. You can first head over to your local Apple Store where employees can use special software to see if the issue is with the hardware. If not, you'll likely need to to contact your bank or credit card issuer to see if the problem rests on that side of the fence.

Volvo release triple turbo engine

The Volvo’s Drive-E engine family is already using forced induction in interesting ways, like the four-cylinder engine that’s turbocharged and supercharged, but the company is going one further with a new concept engine that uses three turbochargers to make more than 200 hp per liter.

This High Performance Drive-E concept engine starts with the same 2.0-liter gasoline four-cylinder that powers many current Volvo models, but adds three turbochargers: YES. youread that right, it comes with three turbochargers :two conventional units that are fed by an electric turbocharger. Essentially, the compressed air from the electric turbocharger is used to spool up the two parallel turbocharger units, which then feed the cylinders for greater power output. Volvo says this system eliminates turbo lag compared to traditional turbochargers that are spooled from the engine's exhaust.

Because of this, the triple-turbo Drive-E engine makes up to 450 hp, giving this engine a specific output of 225 hp per liter. That’s significantly higher than the turbocharged and supercharged T6 Drive-E engine that makes 302 hp in the S60 and XC60 models.

Volvo is not giving any details about potential production applications of this new technology, but does say that it is planning to work with suppliers including AVL, Denso, and Volvo Polestar for potential racing applications going forward. We would not be surprised to see this triple-turbo engine in a future high-performance Volvo model, possibly the S90 sedan that’s set to debut in 2016 as a 2017 model.

Stay tuned for more news about Volvo’s Drive-E engine family and this new turbocharger technology.

Jules Bianchi is "critical but in stable" condition

The 25-year-old Frenchman had surgery on a severe head injury having ploughed into the back of the tractor which was rescuing the Sauber of Sutil, who had spun off the Suzuka circuit on the previous lap.
The brain surgeon who advised Michael Schumacher's treatment, Frenchman Gerard Saillant, has flown out to Japan to join the team caring for Bianchi.

A Marussia statement issued on Monday said: 'Following the accident involving Jules Bianchi during yesterday's 2014 Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit, the Marussia F1 Team would like to acknowledge the huge outpouring of support and affection for Jules and the Team at this very difficult time.

'With regard to the communication of information concerning Jules' medical condition, we will respect, and be guided by, the wishes of the Bianchi family. Together with Jules' care, they will remain our highest priority.

The following statement is provided by the family of Jules Bianchi, in conjunction with the Mie General Medical Center, and is distributed on their behalf by the Marussia F1 Team.

“This is a very difficult time for our family, but the messages of support and affection for Jules from all over the world have been a source of great comfort to us. We would like to express our sincere appreciation.

Jules remains in the Intensive Care Unit of the Mie General Medical Center in Yokkaichi. He has suffered a diffuse axonal injury and is in a critical but stable condition. The medical professionals at the hospital are providing the very best treatment and care and we are grateful for everything they have done for Jules since his accident.

We are also grateful for the presence of Professor Gerard Saillant, President of the FIA Medical Commission, and Professor Alessandro Frati, Neurosurgeon of the University of Rome La Sapienza, who has travelled to Japan at the request of Scuderia Ferrari. They arrived at the hospital today and met with the medical personnel responsible for Jules’ treatment, in order to be fully informed of his clinical status so that they are able to advise the family. Professors Saillant and Frati acknowledge the excellent care being provided by the Mie General Medical Center and would like to thank their Japanese colleagues.

The hospital will continue to monitor and treat Jules and further medical updates will be provided when appropriate.”

A 2000hp diesel monster gave away during dyno run

A massive 2000 hp diesel monster exploded in a spectacular fashion during a dyno run. This video went viral a few months back.