The surprising aerodynamics behind the Brazuca World Cup football (video)

Under the guise of World Cup fever, scientists across the globe are seizing the opportunity to examine the aerodynamic properties of what will in all likelihood be the most talked-about object on a global scale over the coming weeks, the 2014 World Cup match ball. The ball, lovingly named Brazuca by the Brazilian people, is the product of a significant amount of research and money aimed at creating the ultimate centerpiece for one of the greatest sporting competitions on Earth.

Sultan Perak, Sultan Idris Shah bertaubat dalam masjidil haram

Saya berbangga kerana masih ada lagi penulis yang sanggup menulis tentang kebenaran yang hak.Oleh itu di bawah ini saya siarkan semula tulisan beliau yang telah disiarkan pertama kalinya dalam majalah ‘Imam’ edisi Januari 1990. Disamping itu saya juga menyiarkan sebuah tulisan yang lain bertajuk ‘Dari Istana Ke Bilik Suluk’ oleh Muhamad Jihad.

Cerita mengenai Sultan tersebut ditulis olehAkhdiat Miharja itu saya petik seperti berikut.

Kekuasaan dan kemewahan hidup menjadikan manusia lupakan Allah dan melakukan segala kemungkaran, tetapi ketika diburu maut, penyesalan dan taubat menggantikan titik terakhir bagi kehidupan.

Demikian juga yang berlaku ke atas Almarhum Sultan Perak, Raja Idris Shah Ibni Sultan Alang Iskandar – beliau mengakui melakukan berbagai-bagai maksiat dan kemudiannya bertaubat dalam masjid Haram.

LG G3 vs. Samsung Galaxy S5

Though LG's smartphones sell pretty well, they aren't nearly as popular as Samsung's. But is an underdog like LG more likely to push the smartphone envelope? Let's plop down LG's latest flagship, the G3, next to the Samsung Galaxy S5 to compare their features and specs.

Huawei achieves 10 Gbps Wi-Fi data transfer rate

In the unending march towards faster connection speeds, another benchmark has been surpassed. Huawei claims it has "achieved the industry’s first 10 Gbps Wi-Fi service in laboratory trials." The firm says the achievement paves the way for the next generation of commercially-available Wi-Fi.

Fender releases limited edition reclaimed wood guitars

No matter how good the tone of modern materials such as Flaxwood andArium are claimed to be, some players will simply not entertain owning a guitar unless it's made from vintage wood. Fender has soft-launched a Special Edition series of guitars aimed at players looking for the distinct tone of old growth timber, while enjoying the benefits of modern features and hardware. The company has secured a limited amount of reclaimed wood from obscure locations in the US for an interesting take on its iconic Stratocaster and Telecaster guitars. The redwood model is made using wood from the 1930s, and the pine models timber dates back to 1868 ... and you don't get much more vintage than that.