Top 10 Most Popular Firearms of the World

Popular Firearms of the World

In last over 100 years, the world has seen some great changes in warfare. It saw the horrors of World War I and World War II. Such has been the threat perception that the craze for advancement in weapons technology rose to newer heights. As of now every country makes all attempts to remain well-equipped with the finest of firearms, and any other kind of weapons that ensure their defense against their enemies. In the wake of such possibilities, many lethal, powerful, and destructive weapons have been developed the world over. Every weapon is deadly and it is very difficult to narrow it down to just 10 but here we present a list of top 10 most popular firearmsany military would like to have in their arsenal.

10. AK – 47:

Mikhail Kalashnikov designed the AK-47 (Avtomat Kalashinokova model of 1947). Even after more than six decades since it was manufactured, the assault rifle figures on any list of the most popular firearms. The MP40 and STG44 assault rifles by the Nazi Germany inspired Kalashnikov to design AK-47. The gun saw its first use in the Chinese communist aggression, and remains the most reliable weapon of its times. More than 100 million pieces of the gun have been produced and it also appears on the flag of Mozambique. The reason why it is ranked no.10 is because of its infamy due to it being the favourite of terrorists the world over.

9. F-2000 Assault Rifle:

The F-2000 assault rifle is one of the most compact and deadly firearms designed by FN Herstal in Belgium. Its smartly designed body ensures a good maneuverability by simultaneously providing the fatality rate that any other rifle could produce. It is capable of firing 850 rounds per minute. And, finally, it can also be converted into a grenade launcher.

8. Heckler & Koch G3:

A product of World War II, the Heckler & Koch G3 is one of the first among the FAL and AR-10 made according to the NATO specifications. The German army had first adopted the gun in the 1959 and got it further developed by the Spanish firm CETME. The G3 is considered parallel to AK-47; the only difference is that the former is a German product.

7. Uzi:

One of the most significant contributors to modern warfare, Uzi is an Israeli product. It’s an open bolt submachine gun designed by Uziel Gal in 1948. Although the original gun has been redesigned several times, the brand still remains in production after all these years. It can fire 600 rounds per minute and its muzzle velocity is 400m/s, which is by any standards, a destructive capability for a handheld firearm.

6. Barrett M82:

Barrett M82 is powerful sniper-like anti-materiel rifle and has been used by the American army since 1989. It is mostly used by special forces of different countries, and under specific environments against military equipments. The best feature of the gun is its mobility; it can be attached to a helicopter and used while being airborne. The gun is the most useful tactical gun and is also used as a sniper rifle.

5. AR-15:

Issued to civilians as well as armed forces around the world, the AR-15 is one of the few assault rifles that can challenge an AK-47 even if this, too, may fail before the Russian. AR-15 is also known as the M-16 rifle in US and comes in many variants. The best thing about this unique assault rifle is its accuracy, which made it one of the firearms used by the Irish Republican Army (IRA). With 8 million units produced worldwide the AR-15 holds the distinction of being the most-produced firearm of its caliber. Since its notoriety is lesser in comparison to the AK-47, it is way above it on this list.

4. Corner Shot 40mm Grenade Launcher:

No one has ever seen something like the Corner Shot 40mm Grenade Launcher. It is not only a grenade launcher, but can be turned into a corner shooter. As if this was not enough, the launcher can bend up to 60 degrees and has a target range of 150 meters. And, not forgetting the most important feature, the launcher is equipped with a small screen and camera to enable the operator to see the target before shooting without exposing himself.

3. XM25 Smart Grenade Launcher:

As the name suggests, the XM25 Smart Grenade Launcher is a grenade launcherthat carries four tiny warheads. It can fire 25 mm shells up to a distance of 2,300 feet, which is almost a mile. The real ability of the fired grenade lies in its programming, where the user can program it to explode at any point in time. It is referred to as the ‘Punisher’, the gun that sports different sight, sensor and laser functions, too. It has a small barrel – the size of a miniature cannon.

2. Heckler & Koch MP5:

Most of the law enforcement agencies in Germany have been using the Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine gun since it was first manufactured in 1966. With over 50 variants till date, MP5 has been dominating the small arms market, and is only being rivaled by the UMP – its successor. The submachine gun has been used by maximum number of special forces in the world, and no other has ever been so popular.

1. M1911:

John Browning is the name behind the iconic pistol – M1911. Over 2 million official copies of it have been produced since 1911 and the gun enjoys a lifespan more than that of any sidearm. The American military has used this pistol for more than 79 years and it is being used even today. Also, surprisingly, the gun has been featured in over 295 movies till date and remains a timeless piece in the history of engineering and firearms.

Top 10 Amazing Gadgets

10. Portable AQ SmartSpeaker:

Wireless speakers, whether big or small, offer great sound quality and a clutter-free environment to the listener. One of the best in the category of wireless speakers is the AQ SmartSpeaker. Portable enough to be carried just anywhere, the speaker can play music from all AirPlay enabled devices. Besides working with all Apple iDevices, the AQ SmartSpeaker works with Android devices using “AQ Play” app and with Windows devices using “Play To” app. Offering 10 hours play time the speakers also allows for iPhone and iPod charging.

9. Kodak Playfull:

Apart from a camera, the camcorder is the probably the finest way to capture each moment of your life. If you are a frequent camper or hiker, you’ll definitely need a camcorder to capture your every stride, and what better than the Kodak Playfull waterproof camcorder – the best of them all. The Playfull gives the user a 720p HD video in a small, affordable package. It is small enough to be easily carried around in the pocket and offers up to 10 hours of video recording. It indeed qualifies in this list of amazing gadgets. USB cable is provided with the camcorder to transfer your conquests (the videos) on your PC or laptop.

8. Bose Quiet Comfort 15:

Every geek needs a pair of headphones and Bose is the best maker to opt for. Bose’s new Quiet Comfort 15 is currently the best when it comes to delivering quality sound and silencing capabilities. The pair of noise-cancelling headphones is the best out there because of its extraordinarily comfortable, foldable design with an enhanced sound quality and very effective noise-canceling technology.

7. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3G:

There are so many competitors in the eBook market now, yet Amazon with its Kindle line of eReaders remains on the top. The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3G is the newest offering from Kindle and is perhaps the best in the market. Featuring a 758 x 1024-pixel 6-inch touchscreen display with built-in light, the Paperwhite can be read in the dark. Offering faster page refresh rate and a humongous eight week battery backup, the Paperwhite gives the owner access to over a million eBooks on the Kindle book store.

6. Apple iPod Touch:

The reshuffle in the iPod lineup by Apple gave birth to the 5th generation of iPod Touch, which is now the best MP3 music player you can grab hold of in the market. The 2012 5th gen iPod Touch features a great front camera and a cool 5MP camera on the back capable of 1080p video recording. Powered by iOS 6 with a 4-inch Retina Display, the 5th generation iPod Touch is available in up to 64GB model and is thinner than the iPhone.

5. Microsoft Xbox 360 S:

If you like playing video games then you perhaps aren’t alien to Microsoft Xbox. The Microsoft Xbox 360 S is the latest and the best game console you can buy as of now. Accompanied by the prowess of Kinect’s motion sensing technology, the Xbox 360 S comes in a sleeker design and has much quieter and better operating ability than its predecessors. Featuring a better cooling facility to add to your gaming hours, the Xbox 360 S has a dedicated Kinect port besides touch enabled power controls and disk tray, Wi-Fi, USB ports and 250GB hard drive. All these great features has qualified the new Xbox to enter this list of amazing gadgets.

4. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V:

A compact camera is what every individual wants, and the best compact camera that you can pick from the market at present is the feature-rich Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. With a great blend of high speed and cool photo quality, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V has shooting options for all kinds of users. Featuring an 18.2MP Exmor R CMOS sensor with 20x Optical Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD, the Cyber-shot HX30V camera shoots photos in full HD with high speed auto focus option. The camera’s built-in Wi-Fi makes sure you can share your click on the social network instantly.

3. 13-inch Apple MacBook Air:

The MacBook Airs haven’t gone through many revolutionary improvements in 2012 yet the 13-inch MacBook Air from Apple is perhaps the best laptop out there. Featuring a 2560×1600 pixels high-resolution display – which is the highest resolution you can get in a 13-inch laptop – this MacBook Air also comes with two Thunderbolt/DisplayPort outputs and an HDMI port. Powered by a 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz), the laptop also features 720p FaceTime HD camera, Bluetooth 4.0, Full-size backlit keyboard and up to 7 hours of battery backup.

2. New Apple iPad:

If you don’t have a tablet, or you want a new tablet, the best one for you will be the New iPad, or the third generation iPad launched in March 2012. The New iPad marketed by Apple features a Retina display and a powerful 5MP camera on the rear. Powered by an Apple A5X quad-core graphics processor, the tablet comes with Siri – voice-activated software, HD 1080p video recording and all the technical finesse of the iOS 5.1.

1. Apple iPhone 5:

We all need a phone; it is probably a lifeline for all of us. We need a phone for everything and we need a phone that’s the best. So, the best phone that you can have is the iPhone 5 from Apple. It doesn’t really seem possible that an iPhone with a larger 4-inch Retina Display, a faster A6 processor, ultra fast wireless technology and an 8MP iSight camera can be stuffed into a body that thin and that light. iPhone 5 isn’t the lightest phone but it surely is the lightest and the thinnest iPhone ever made. Of course, the future will give us better options but iPhone 5 is the best the present can offer.

Top 10 Countries Where Hacking Is Taken Very Seriously

10. Hungary

Hungary is a small European country but it is responsible for 1.4 percent of the world’s hacking attacks. Many European countries have a strong culture of hacking and Hungary just made it into the top 10, closely beating South Korea.

9. Italy

Italy contributes about 1.6 percent of the cyber attacks around the world. Luigi Auriemma and Donato Ferrante are two famous Italian hackers who work forReVuln, a company that hacks government websites and provide information about the security threats.

8. India

India is a leading country in IT and computer science and this shows in the world of hacking as well. About 2.5 percent of hacking in the world happens from India. Hackers sometimes also turn to activism and protest censorship of the internet.

7. Romania

Romania is another small European country that has a large population of hackers. About 2.8 percent of hacking attacks come from Romania. Ramnicu Valcea is a small town in Romania that has become a global hub for hackers and a safe haven for cyber criminals. It has been nicknamed “Hackerville” because of all the cyber thefts that originate from this small town.

6. Brazil

Brazil is responsible for about 3.3 percent of the world’s hacking attacks. Brazil has become a major hub outside Europe and Asia for hackers. A large part of the population in Brazil is online and their banks have been pioneers in the use of electronic money. This has also given rise to cyber criminals who like to steal that electronic money.

5. Taiwan

Taiwan claims to be free but China claims it is one of their provinces. Whatever be the political scenario, Taiwan alone contributes to 3.7 percent of the worldwide cyber attacks. Taiwan is a hub for internet piracy and a large number of computers in Taiwan have been infected by malware.

4. Russia

Russia hosts very powerful hackers who along with other Eastern European hackers are considered to be some of the strongest and most dangerous hackers in the world. Russia contributes to about 4.3 percent of the world’s cyber attacks. Top companies around the world such as Microsoft, Apple, Nokia, Facebook, Twitter etc. are on the radar of Russian hackers.

3. Turkey

A surprise in the top 3 is Turkey which is responsible for 4.7 percent of the hacking in the world. Black-Spy and Whoole are handles used by Turkish hackers. TurkHack Team recently celebrated Victory Day by hacking 350 websites. This hacktivist group calls for worldwide peace and end to war and exploitation.

2. United States of America

USA is responsible for 10% of cyber attacks in the world. Many famous hacking groups such as Masters of Deception (MOD); Legion of Doom (LOD); Level7; and Cult of the Dead Cow, originated in America. The whole hacking scene started in America where the computer age first began.

1. China

China is the most notorious country when it comes to hacking. Chinese hackers are responsible for a mind boggling 41 percent of the world’s cyber attacks. Chinese hacking groups are very sophisticated and well organized. The Chinese military is also supposedly linked to some hacking groups. Honker Union is a famous hacker group from China which has nationalist ideology and attacks the countries which they consider to be the enemies of China.

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Top 10 Speaker Manufacturing Companies

1. Harman International:

An American giant in the audiophile and infotainment market, Harman International owns well known brands, namely JBL, Infinity, Crown, Mark Levinson, and Revel. Perhaps, Harman is the biggest and top rated manufacturers of audio and infotainment equipments. Harman has an automotive division cell that supplies audio systems to brands including Mercedes-Benz, Toyota/Lexus, GM, BMW etc.

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2. Dynaudio:

Dynaudio needs no mention if you are the part of an audiophile hub. It’s the audio supplier to Volvo, Volkswagen, and even Buggati. UK and US aren’t the sources of all best quality speaker manufactures. Danish brand Dynaudio breached the marked when it was founded in 1977.

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3. Bowers & Wilkins:

B&W, a well known British brand, has spent a long time in the hi-fi audio equipment market, and they were best known for their loudspeakers initially after it was founded by John Bowers in 1966. The company is one of the most successful of those who could keep up with the modern requirements and is still delivering top rated audio equipments of every kind.

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4. Bose:

Bose is the first name that’ll be mentioned when we talk about best loudspeakers, noise cancelling headsets, and automotive sounds systems. This America based company ruled the audio market for quite a long time, sometimes it dropped to lower positions in the list of top speaker manufactures of the world, but never been out of it. Bose is also popular for its well researched product development.

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5. Klipsch:

It’s more often called Klipsch Speakers, and officially it’s Kilpsch Audio Technologies. It was founded in 1946, and ranks among the top manufactures of high end, high fidelity sound systems, and public address applications, and personal computers of all types.

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6. Martin Logan:

US bases company Logan is one more among the best manufacturer of audio devices, and top quality speakers of every kind. Ranging from conventional subwoofers, the company delivers variety of kind such as wall-mounted speakers, floor standing, in wall speakers etc.

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7. KEF:

With a huge market all over the world, once referred to as “The leading audio company in Europe” by New York Times, KEF is quite popular among American high-end audiophiles. A British brand, KEF still holds the flagship for product development, acoustical technology research, and manufacturer of top most quality speakers.

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8. Polk:

No one matches Polk when it comes to delivering best automobile speakers and home theater or speakers.  After Polk delivered its first high end Monitor 7 in 1974, it gained the trust of audiophiles. At that time, Bass response was a great deal to include in the devices. Their models with arrays of drivers, that the world today knows as SDA (Stereo Dimensional Array, was much appreciated, and Polk still uses it.

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9. Definitive Technology:

This US based brand came into existence in 1990, and was a late comer amidst the well established brands, but soon it grew to one of the best sellers of top grade loudspeakers, and eventually that of high rated speakers. Today, it shares the audio equipment market with giants and has received praise and awards for its high performance sound systems.

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10. Paradigm:

For over past 30 years Paradigm Electronics continues to keep up with the demands of hi-end audio equipments, it has delivered many Signature series, and has set the standard for sonic excellence. A complete audio freak would die for its marvelous speaker design, accuracy, and powerful bass and thrilling dynamics. That’s how Paradigm still retains its position among the top speaker manufactures of the world.

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