Best of Both Worlds : Mesuit Case will let you run Android on your IPhones simultaneously

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFLTbcPZvWJyX_wxnXu8RO5XKG4ceUY-dyanAp-hN3t8lvRO12es9orldOdenmYYqV_Rj_wBSTPUONRyz3xoRTfOxsMps7YQw8DrUX6mQVcWw-5HPnaT1C1eJ5QPA2Ufu4IY6QLhoqMzc/s1600/Featured-image.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFLTbcPZvWJyX_wxnXu8RO5XKG4ceUY-dyanAp-hN3t8lvRO12es9orldOdenmYYqV_Rj_wBSTPUONRyz3xoRTfOxsMps7YQw8DrUX6mQVcWw-5HPnaT1C1eJ5QPA2Ufu4IY6QLhoqMzc/s1600/Featured-image.png" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr"> There has been an ongoing debate on which is better between Android devices and <a href="http://www.frederickdamasus.com/2016/04/apple-worldwide-developers-conference.html" target="_blank">iOS</a> devices. IPhone users feel the Android OS is inferior and lags a lot. While Android users feel the iPhone hardware is outdated, offering inferior specs compared to Android flagships like the Samsung Galaxy flagships, HTC, Nexus, and Sony.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://cdn02.androidauthority.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/android-meme-21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Android vs iPhone" border="0" height="250" src="http://cdn02.androidauthority.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/android-meme-21.jpg" title="" width="400" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> The debate is in high gear as both Apple and Samsung prepare to unveil in a matter of weeks, the <a href="http://www.frederickdamasus.com/2016/07/top-tech-news-roundup.html" target="_blank">iPhone 7</a> and <a href="http://www.frederickdamasus.com/2016/06/Samsung-galaxy-note-7-launch.html" target="_blank">Galaxy Note 7</a> respectively. Having used both platforms (although currently an Android Smartphone), I could say they both have their strengths and weaknesses. It all boils down to preference - the smoothness of the iOS or the somewhat unlimited capabilities of the Android.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/181xo4jzjt06egif.GIF" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Android vs iPhone" border="0" height="233" src="https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/181xo4jzjt06egif.GIF" title="" width="400" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> This post is not Android vs IPhone, that can be settled another time. How about having the best of both worlds? Having the Android OS on your IPhones or IOS on your Android smartphone. Would be awesome right? Well, look no further, it's no longer Science-fiction, it's real.</div> <div dir="ltr"> The MESUIT case offers you the flexibility of running both iOS and Android simultaneously. Sounds like Mesut Ozil of Arsenal- Playmaker connecting the defense to attack, giving wonderful assists - (lol!  I love football).</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDuaemPSM1jL3plC_x8AaDVWGTwfdejZLowEPCDQUPdSib7ehDnAoWMMFn7g2uE7xiv_5qpiDrx3MUC4xTDHjZIr3rYzRuJ6RWxBgQu6ioWtqpLjFbKQFpvYsqHE5ALFzEPjptAK8qgHs/s1600/mesuit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mesuit Case Android on iPhone" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDuaemPSM1jL3plC_x8AaDVWGTwfdejZLowEPCDQUPdSib7ehDnAoWMMFn7g2uE7xiv_5qpiDrx3MUC4xTDHjZIr3rYzRuJ6RWxBgQu6ioWtqpLjFbKQFpvYsqHE5ALFzEPjptAK8qgHs/s1600/mesuit.jpg" title="" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> The device produced by <a href="http://www.haimawan.com/" target="_blank">Haimawan</a>, a Chinese manufacturer that does OS virtualization, allows a propriety Android-based OS called the MESUIT OS 1.0 to run as an app on iOS. It is compatible with the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6S and 6S Plus.</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> </div> <h3> Specifications</h3> <ul> <li>1700 mAh external battery for iPhone 6 and 6S, 2500 mAh battery for the plus versions.</li> <li>Second Nano SIM compatible with Android use</li> <li>Extra 16 GB of storage</li> <li>Sadly, there is no SD or HDMI port. </li> </ul> <br /> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> The device is exclusively on sale in China via its subsidiary website for $150 (iPhone 6 and 6S) and $165 (iPhone 6 Plus and 6S Plus). Meanwhile, Haimawan has said an iOS case for Android smartphones is in the works and could be unveiled next year.</div> <div dir="ltr"> So far we could just stop the tussle and enjoy the best of both worlds. Would you try this out? What are your views? Feel free to use the comment section.</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> Source: <a href="http://www.androidauthority.com/mesuit-case-run-android-iphone-705257/" target="_blank">Android Authority</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>

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Basic Human Rights: Internet Access For All

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifrUhMjDiHqZt3ZhTT0tEBuulmfl0Lz3-MJ-1DVQX5kyt1Fnka5ASsLs_mzxP10XcejiqfXy6BBL6L-vU-Vnf3c6dnfW8S9CqB89tJyh9p2QlkOb-iIKMuleWNv7eI5hpok-q5CQzSjAA/s1600/Featured-image.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Internet is a basic human right" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifrUhMjDiHqZt3ZhTT0tEBuulmfl0Lz3-MJ-1DVQX5kyt1Fnka5ASsLs_mzxP10XcejiqfXy6BBL6L-vU-Vnf3c6dnfW8S9CqB89tJyh9p2QlkOb-iIKMuleWNv7eI5hpok-q5CQzSjAA/s1600/Featured-image.png" title="" /></a></div> I confess, I just can't do without the internet. It's not an unhealthy addiction per say, It's just part of my daily life. My job requires me to stay connected every day. From sending out official emails to monitoring activities of the international development sector and also managing our various online platforms. There's also the keeping in touch with friends and family. So like I've always said access to the internet should a basic human right, like the 30 basic human rights found in the <a href="http://www.ohchr.org/EN/UDHR/Documents/UDHR_Translations/eng.pdf">United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights</a> and I am not alone.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibNmzdEraLW3BmdyOH6F8i4TrvSNBlR2E-L55FFuSnSpqFmSsMSnEhvNBRnB5t1LdCt9hUwV5bZivMvikzoV1o9b2UhyphenhyphenvJI6zfiEjnxjP5NjLVGU0B3cgLzMFdhwlJnDJ_O55VPm-WRgo/s1600/basic-human-needs-wifi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Internet" border="0" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibNmzdEraLW3BmdyOH6F8i4TrvSNBlR2E-L55FFuSnSpqFmSsMSnEhvNBRnB5t1LdCt9hUwV5bZivMvikzoV1o9b2UhyphenhyphenvJI6zfiEjnxjP5NjLVGU0B3cgLzMFdhwlJnDJ_O55VPm-WRgo/s320/basic-human-needs-wifi.jpg" title="" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_Internet_access" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a> the right to Internet access, also known as the right to broadband, is the view that all people must be able to access the Internet in order to exercise and enjoy their rights to Freedom of expression and opinion and other fundamental human rights, that states have a responsibility to ensure that Internet access is broadly available and that states may not unreasonably restrict an individual's access to the Internet.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9zFXhBIbMygWF98a_0V4aHl0ElZf9tXGY71P9HripTdQYZow6fFGK4DmNSx07BiEzcm2yVDEJP1nCtGLCaJHmuI9jtlMBrMb2LsSmI9PomhG-Nx79pMc8JsokeIGNE6miT5oSC-bBukM/s1600/27b0e039a5c80cb2b1afd0cb4abfed13.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Internet access" border="0" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9zFXhBIbMygWF98a_0V4aHl0ElZf9tXGY71P9HripTdQYZow6fFGK4DmNSx07BiEzcm2yVDEJP1nCtGLCaJHmuI9jtlMBrMb2LsSmI9PomhG-Nx79pMc8JsokeIGNE6miT5oSC-bBukM/s320/27b0e039a5c80cb2b1afd0cb4abfed13.jpeg" title="" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> In June the United Nations Human Rights Council passed a <a href="https://www.article19.org/data/files/Internet_Statement_Adopted.pdf" target="_blank">non-binding resolution</a> that condemns countries that intentionally blocks citizen's internet access. The resolution met some oppositions from countries like Russia, China, India, Saudi Arabia and South Africa (Come on SA, Even You too?).The resolution on “the promotion, protection and enjoyment of human rights on the Internet” (A/HRC/32/L.20) is the joint initiative of Brazil, Nigeria (Yay! Proudly Naija), Sweden, Tunisia, Turkey, and the United States of America. Good thing more than 70 nations supported the resolutions as cosponsors<br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">See Also:<span style="background-color: white;"> <a href="http://www.frederickdamasus.com/2016/05/iraq-shuts-down-internet-to-stop.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Iraq Shuts Down Internet to Stop Cheating During Exams</span></a></span></span><br /> <br /> Thomas Hughes, the executive director of Article 19- a British organization that works to promote freedom of speech and information, in a <a href="https://www.article19.org/resources.php/resource/38429/en/unhrc:-significant-resolution-reaffirming-human-rights-online-adopted">statement</a> wrote:<br /> <br /> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> The resolution is a much-needed response to increased pressure on freedom of expression online in all parts of the world. From impunity for the killings of bloggers to laws criminalizing legitimate dissent on social media, basic human rights principles are being disregarded to impose greater controls over the information we see and share online.</blockquote> <br /> It’s very necessary to increase access to the internet, affords different sources for training, especially throughout the digital divide.<br /> <br /> The resolution addressed a number of issues chief of which is freedom of expression on the internet.<br /> Highlights include:<br /> <br /> <ul> <li>Calling upon all states to address security concerns in “a way that ensures freedom and security on the Internet,”</li> <li>Ensuring accountability for all human rights violations and abuses committed against persons for exercising their human rights,</li> <li>Recognizing that privacy online is important,</li> <li>Stressing the importance of education for women and girls in relevant technology fields.</li> </ul> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444;">Download the adopted resolutions</span><a href="https://www.article19.org/data/files/Internet_Statement_Adopted.pdf" target="_blank"> here</a></span><br /> <br /> The is a push in the right direction, although the resolution is not binding as the UN can’t enforce resolutions legally. They only provide guidelines for participating nations and to put pressure on the others who may have different views. it is now left for countries to start actively addressing issues, legal guidelines concerning freedom of expression and ways these rights may be abused to unfold violence, terrorist ideals, and harassment.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">See Also: <a href="http://www.frederickdamasus.com/2016/05/communicati%20%20on-service-tax-threaten-internet-usage-in-%20%20nigeria.html" target="_blank">Proposed Communication Service Tax (CST) Bill Will Threaten Internet Usage in Nigeria</a></span><br /> <br /> PS- I also want the internet to be free also. I love what Zuckerberg is doing with the <a href="http://internet.org/">internet.org</a> by facebook initiative and <a href="https://developers.facebook.com/docs/internet-org" target="_blank">free basics</a>, making the internet accessible to more people by providing them access to a range of free basic services like news, maternal health, travel, local jobs, sports, communication, and local government information.<br /> <br /> <br />

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A Roundup of Some of the Top Tech Stories I Missed

Due to circumstances beyond my control, I have been mute on the blog end since Tuesday last week. My apologies, I'm back and better. Here is a roundup of some of the trending Tech stories I missed.<br /> <br /> <div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjne5KoS5rVscOdrqlEUKunK-FImMWHN1ZDCPHPoJhv0iTnPNRhabQwPVXRnvEfI_q3IXJlyriOcHpwrIOhh8_aVSAFTuA-Cn6NmY86omSB7MmZYG9EeqtXf-0WyxJAdhxyuCJqPhAj85s/s1600/Tech-News-Roundup.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjne5KoS5rVscOdrqlEUKunK-FImMWHN1ZDCPHPoJhv0iTnPNRhabQwPVXRnvEfI_q3IXJlyriOcHpwrIOhh8_aVSAFTuA-Cn6NmY86omSB7MmZYG9EeqtXf-0WyxJAdhxyuCJqPhAj85s/s1600/Tech-News-Roundup.png" /></a></div> <br /></div> <div> <h2> </h2> <h2> </h2> <h2> Facebook Plans To Use Laser Beams for High-Speed Internet</h2> <div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicrb50TZytPMkg2deQqPhRAHVmxtUJAzEgSydPU2tSic8yYlkMNO_ccvq7l8o6JG2T71qFUXFFZ5RKgJT8__dhZzVBW3tr4hO9ebVLbMn9FCL-48k_FePintDOYZVVgkjOToI5cehn-bo/s1600/images.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Facebook" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicrb50TZytPMkg2deQqPhRAHVmxtUJAzEgSydPU2tSic8yYlkMNO_ccvq7l8o6JG2T71qFUXFFZ5RKgJT8__dhZzVBW3tr4hO9ebVLbMn9FCL-48k_FePintDOYZVVgkjOToI5cehn-bo/s320/images.jpg" title="" width="320" /></a></div> The Social Media giant's team of engineers published a paper in the scientific journal Optica demonstrating the feasibility of using commercially available fluorescent materials to transmit data via laser beams through open space at speeds up to 2.1 Gbps. That's more than double the speed of the fastest download speeds possible over a 4G wireless connection.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h2> Introducing Corning Gorilla Glass 5</h2> <div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ImAJJ_Cz_zvps5fGFyWisf8QQFBX8C8fNnhixzgQ11Xx48kMaDv41zAcIiGggcDgJ5e7LMaLQjDPDNdSpqUErdyo7zqTK-9DEkVyHMUQ7pBBlAsPirhX8ZZieANrOojpXmMWOVM9Yxs/s1600/Corning++Gorilla+Glass.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ImAJJ_Cz_zvps5fGFyWisf8QQFBX8C8fNnhixzgQ11Xx48kMaDv41zAcIiGggcDgJ5e7LMaLQjDPDNdSpqUErdyo7zqTK-9DEkVyHMUQ7pBBlAsPirhX8ZZieANrOojpXmMWOVM9Yxs/s320/Corning++Gorilla+Glass.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> The glass company presented the fifth iteration of its super-resistant Gorilla Glass at an event at its offices in Palo Alto, California. The latest version of Corning's Gorilla Glass can survive nearly human-height drops and will be introduced into new phones starting September.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h2> You Don't Need to be a Celebrity to be Verified Twitter Lets Anyone and Everyone Apply for a Blue Badge</h2> <div> <br /></div> <div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/St5Lahe04Eg/maxresdefault.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Twitter Verification" border="0" height="180" src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/St5Lahe04Eg/maxresdefault.jpg" title="" width="320" /></a></div> Twitter announced it has opened up the application process for verified account status, which previously was reserved for celebrities and other high-profile users. Any user may now file an online application to have an account verified. Twitter account verification, denoted by a blue badge icon, flags individuals and organizations as authentic, the company explained.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h2> </h2> <h2> Facebook Messenger App Hits 1 Billion Active Monthly Users</h2> <div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibGHX_2upJOc3rlF7MI5-khDsf7XeR-hLQhaYrf_J6LICnAt8FpDJtKNhWDkk_f6s3Yh74ysZ4nX0q_9-WsUPCfea8l9aWPk_N6CKIsSvZQeRQh-8ddMxJLJFfevoKONlMKv_anZKlD4g/s1600/facebook-messenger.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Facebook Messenger" border="0" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibGHX_2upJOc3rlF7MI5-khDsf7XeR-hLQhaYrf_J6LICnAt8FpDJtKNhWDkk_f6s3Yh74ysZ4nX0q_9-WsUPCfea8l9aWPk_N6CKIsSvZQeRQh-8ddMxJLJFfevoKONlMKv_anZKlD4g/s320/facebook-messenger.png" title="" width="320" /></a></div> Facebook is reporting that Messenger has reached more than 1 billion active monthly users.</div> <div> This was stated on the company's blog:</div> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> “Today we are announcing that more than 1 billion people now use Facebook Messenger every month, making Messenger one of only a handful of apps worldwide that touch so many lives,” </blockquote> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div> <h2> Pokemon Go is Taking Over the world</h2> <div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCijDw-Zb2iiNsgwBAUOHJhYl7zzyWCdoZa34IsC9ckefjhysGrILu7bpCjWFqMm9t4lf59i5ji6paaJ2qPc4I6vPhO2a4ytatamJDDd0kHBndBuW-X7bQbBCreuTxNkoBF8NYpSBPihY/s1600/Screenshot_2016-07-11-18-46-22_com.nianticlabs.pokemongo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pokemon Go" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCijDw-Zb2iiNsgwBAUOHJhYl7zzyWCdoZa34IsC9ckefjhysGrILu7bpCjWFqMm9t4lf59i5ji6paaJ2qPc4I6vPhO2a4ytatamJDDd0kHBndBuW-X7bQbBCreuTxNkoBF8NYpSBPihY/s320/Screenshot_2016-07-11-18-46-22_com.nianticlabs.pokemongo.png" title="" width="180" /></a></div> </div> Pokemon Go is an Augmented Reality mobile game developed by Niantic for iOS and Android devices. It was launched in some parts of the world on the 6th of July 2016. Making use of GPS and the camera of compatible devices, the game allows players to capture, battle, and train virtual creatures, called Pokémon, who appear on device screens as though in the real world. In just 2 weeks after launch, the game has about 30 million downloads with 26 million active daily users in the US alone. It is now one of the most used apps on smartphones surpassing the record held by another mobile game, <i>Candy Crush Saga. </i>It took only 13 hours for Pokemon go to reach the top of the highest-grossing app chart in the US. The game is not yet available in Nigeria, but I was able to download and played a couple of times. </div> <div> <br /></div> <h2> </h2> <h2> </h2> <h2> </h2> <h2> </h2> <h2> </h2> <h2> Google Released Final Developer Preview for Android Nougat</h2> <div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNOLCzWzWO_-aiAQrUG6gxozDRg_Idn39wcF5pMSWTg2Pp-2NVJDDtqMQLYnDaYsbfMrcoUc52uFH2bjpVLGmTXL0DzOvSgvEGXD2sA9FfjtJblHE5_FL6DJcqnNGPmKNmTljSRZ9LA0c/s1600/images+%25288%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Android N" border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNOLCzWzWO_-aiAQrUG6gxozDRg_Idn39wcF5pMSWTg2Pp-2NVJDDtqMQLYnDaYsbfMrcoUc52uFH2bjpVLGmTXL0DzOvSgvEGXD2sA9FfjtJblHE5_FL6DJcqnNGPmKNmTljSRZ9LA0c/s320/images+%25288%2529.jpg" title="" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> Google yesterday released the final developer preview of its mobile operating system. The latest </div> <div> OS update will introduce a number of new features-</div> <div> <ul> <li>support for multiple windows </li> <li>enhanced notifications </li> <li>new emojis.</li> </ul> </div> <div> Android Nougat will bring new improvements for better battery life and memory, along with changes designed to make it easier for Android for Work users to manage accounts, passwords, and secondary devices.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <h2> </h2> <h2> </h2> <h2> </h2> <h2> Apple iPhone 7 Leaks</h2> </div> <div> According to leaks from one of the most accurate leak sites on the net, Nowherelse.fr, Apple will release three new iPhone 7 models in September: the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 7 Pro.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMiFkMHBOSuhXwNQt6e0Q0oZEp6rM8cl1sNaIhwREiUZgGIv-os6UeAvwULgQAlcbssW7WdqDlUsipRIvP1wxqIoJg7rhcdbnIQZwJleQ5y4-81Gdlba7OVEipLEmo4GeiEMzWe_dv9Qo/s1600/Screenshot-2016-07-19-at-17.53.56-1200x799.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMiFkMHBOSuhXwNQt6e0Q0oZEp6rM8cl1sNaIhwREiUZgGIv-os6UeAvwULgQAlcbssW7WdqDlUsipRIvP1wxqIoJg7rhcdbnIQZwJleQ5y4-81Gdlba7OVEipLEmo4GeiEMzWe_dv9Qo/s320/Screenshot-2016-07-19-at-17.53.56-1200x799.png" width="320" /></a></div> <br /></div> <div> The iPhone 7 Pro will come with a dual lens rear camera as well as a Smart Connector (identifiable by the three dots on its lower back) which allows connected peripherals to simultaneously share power and data. Currently, it is only available on the iPad Pro range.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <h2> </h2> <h2> </h2> <h2> </h2> <h2> </h2> <h2> Samsung Galaxy 7 Rumors</h2> </div> <div> It is no longer a <a href="http://www.frederickdamasus.com/2016/06/Samsung-galaxy-note-7-launch.html" target="_blank">rumour</a> that the next Galaxy note will be called <a href="http://www.frederickdamasus.com/2016/06/Samsung-galaxy-note-7-launch.html" target="_blank">Galaxy Note 7</a> and will be launching on the 2nd of August.<br /> <br /> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <div dir="ltr" lang="en"> Samsung's Galaxy Note7 is a big bet that may pay off for the entire industry <a href="https://t.co/eIJk8V6biH">https://t.co/eIJk8V6biH</a> <a href="https://t.co/mLDhmEpvuB">pic.twitter.com/mLDhmEpvuB</a></div> — Evan Blass (@evleaks) <a href="https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/755490597595648001">July 19, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>Leaked images from Evan Blass - @evleaks has revealed what the device will look like.<br /> <h3> <br />Expected Features </h3> <ul> <li>Dual-edge display</li> <li>Fingerprint scanner</li> <li>Iris scanner</li> <li>Water-resistant</li> <li>USB Type-C port.</li> <li>6-inch QHD Super AMOLED display</li> <li>Two iterations featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 and Exynos 8893 SoCs</li> <li>6 GB of RAM. (Snapdragon 820 processor paired with 4 GB RAM).</li> <li>Storage- 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB, with the option to expand. </li> <li>Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based TouchWiz Grace UX operating system </li> <li>12-megapixel rear camera, 5-megapixel front camera </li> <li>3600mAh battery.</li> </ul> </div> </div>

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Blackberry Ends Production of Its Classic Line, Plans to Launch 3 New Android Smartphones

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBZQNGu2QCrXBsnbeYSQjqYtL68aJzn8jsPw8gdU3-B6Uktcph5sGnPBZkB_LZqQ2CsT7x0OEa1dTjdGkmm99nz086YQndBgn9EtXTDRiV5Ad0rW3dyzvyHpEiPJgBP4zbea72QEhZNcI/s1600/Blackberry-Classic.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="RIP Blackberry Classic" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBZQNGu2QCrXBsnbeYSQjqYtL68aJzn8jsPw8gdU3-B6Uktcph5sGnPBZkB_LZqQ2CsT7x0OEa1dTjdGkmm99nz086YQndBgn9EtXTDRiV5Ad0rW3dyzvyHpEiPJgBP4zbea72QEhZNcI/s1600/Blackberry-Classic.png" title="" /></a></div> <br /> The world bids farewell to the Blackberry Classic and with it the iconic Qwerty keyboard and trackpad that the Canadian based Smartphone maker is known for. Would there be a return to its classic physical keyboard in future? Many blackberry lovers hope so.<br /> <br /> Ralph Pini, Chief Operating Officer and General Manager for Devices at BlackBerry, stated in a <a href="http://blogs.blackberry.com/2016/07/change-is-only-natural-a-classic-model-makes-way/" target="_blank">blog post</a> that the company would no longer manufacture BlackBerry Classic smartphones.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://rimblogs.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/classic_black-white2.png?w=800&h=800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Blackberry Classic" border="0" src="https://rimblogs.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/classic_black-white2.png?w=800&h=800" title="" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> He said :<br /> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> When I took on the role as the GM for Devices, I spoke about three critical elements for the success of our devices business. First was expanding choice for customers. Second was leveraging our unmatched experience and capabilities in security. Third was building on the BlackBerry pedigree.<br /> These are the tenets that help keep us focused and the reasons why we are committed to the success of both BlackBerry 10 and Android devices. To keep innovating and advancing our portfolio, we are updating our smartphone lineup with state of the art devices. As part of this, and after many successful years in the market, we will no longer manufacture BlackBerry Classic. For many years, Classic (and its BBOS predecessors) has been in our portfolio. It has been an incredible workhorse device for customers, exceeding all expectations. But, the Classic has long surpassed the average lifespan for a smartphone in today’s market. We are ready for this change so we can give our customers something better – entrenched in our legacy in security and pedigree in making the most productive smartphones.<br /> For now, if the Classic is still your device of choice, please check with your carriers for device availability or purchase Classic unlocked online. We continue to actively support BlackBerry 10 with software updates and are on track to deliver version 10.3.3 next month with a second update to follow next year.</blockquote> <br /> <a href="http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/fweddykent/media/GifMeme16130706072016_zpsdspl77fh.gif.html" target="_blank"><img alt="Blackberry Why?" border="0" src="http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r612/fweddykent/GifMeme16130706072016_zpsdspl77fh.gif~original" title="" /></a> <br /> <br /> It's not all bad news from Blackberry. Reports have it that 3 Android-based smartphones are in the making. They are to launch one every quarter for the next three quarters. Surprisingly the supposed names for the devices are <a href="http://www.frederickdamasus.com/2016/06/newest-elements-periodic-table.html" target="_blank">elements of the periodic table</a>- Neon, Argon, and Mercury.<br /> <br /> Neon is said to feature a 1080p 5.2-inch touchscreen display, a Snapdragon 617 processor, 3GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage and a 2160 mAh battery. It is also expected to be composed of an aluminum frame with a plastic back and come equipped with a 13-megapixel back camera. The device is expected to go on sale in July or August.<br /> <br /> Argon comes with a 5.5-inch Quad HD display, Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, 3000 mAh battery, and a 21-megapixel rear camera. Sources believe it should launch in October.<br /> <br /> The third device, the Mercury is rumoured to include a physical keyboard , a 4.5-inch HD screen, Snapdragon 625 processor, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, 3400mAh battery, 18-megapixel rear-facing camera, and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. It is rumoured to launch in 2017.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" " src="https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/3Z2DOp_s0iSWgkD-8k78VDlxjvg=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/6736085/BlackBerry_Rome.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Possible Image of Blackberry Mercury Device</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> The question remains- Can Blackberry can successfully break into the Android smartphone market?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />

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Facebook Privacy Statement Hoax Resurfaces

<div class="tr_bq"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7loW8RcJXW_iEHbsI3FDEOWieqRv3hhU9GgtUIh1QWJYDhUYGeJTdUTxdnZH8UuLjpTNrmmdTlYsMe2RJDeKIT_vyp2FfSL5nJc6lcs7QZELoYKa9LnAuBw5K5ZBqy7QFattO1F8p8Ng/s1600/fbprivacy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Facebook privacy hoax" border="0" height="359" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7loW8RcJXW_iEHbsI3FDEOWieqRv3hhU9GgtUIh1QWJYDhUYGeJTdUTxdnZH8UuLjpTNrmmdTlYsMe2RJDeKIT_vyp2FfSL5nJc6lcs7QZELoYKa9LnAuBw5K5ZBqy7QFattO1F8p8Ng/s640/fbprivacy.jpg" title="" width="640" /></a></div> <h3> <span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">For the past few days, I have been seeing this so called privacy statement on my timeline and I'm like here we go again.</span></h3> </div> <br /> <a href="http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/fweddykent/media/GifMeme16341602072016_zpsplxlzbxq.gif.html" target="_blank"><img alt="Facebook privacy hoax reaction" border="0" src="http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r612/fweddykent/GifMeme16341602072016_zpsplxlzbxq.gif~original" title="" /></a> <br /> First of, it's totally false and as a facebook user, you agreed to the terms and conditions. So posting a public statement won't change anything. According <a href="http://www.snopes.com/computer/facebook/privacy.asp" target="_blank">Snopes</a><br /> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> Facebook users cannot retroactively negate any of the privacy or copyright terms they agreed to when they signed up for their Facebook accounts nor can they unilaterally alter or contradict any new privacy or copyright terms instituted by Facebook simply by posting a contrary legal notice on their Facebook walls.</blockquote> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjEJcMuMuLM54fl5tjlpew3-gsi1VY69skE5AjSFwLEh6aReJ9mzwBOISol6VunIS0N8VU_ERrX_G6_KOcfvI-0JJd5MU1f7b7aQ0mNXx8GdQ60f7o2ylWBRi0mPdeguUJMJTjYaVnTNY/s1600/Privacy+hoax.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Facebook privacy hoax" border="0" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjEJcMuMuLM54fl5tjlpew3-gsi1VY69skE5AjSFwLEh6aReJ9mzwBOISol6VunIS0N8VU_ERrX_G6_KOcfvI-0JJd5MU1f7b7aQ0mNXx8GdQ60f7o2ylWBRi0mPdeguUJMJTjYaVnTNY/s640/Privacy+hoax.jpg" title="" width="640" /></a></div> Messages about protecting your copyright or privacy rights on Facebook by posting a particular legal notice to your Facebook wall Were first spotted in June 2012 after Facebook became a publicly-traded company. It has resurfaced again in June 2013, October 2013, August 2014, November 2014, and January 2015.<br /> Here's the version of the rumor<br /> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> Safe than sorry is right. Channel 13 News was just talking about this change in Facebook’s privacy policy. Better safe than sorry. As of October 15, 2013, at 10:30 pm Eastern standard time, I do not give Facebook or any entities associated with Facebook permission to use my pictures, information, or posts, both past, and future. By this statement, I give notice to Facebook it is strictly forbidden to disclose, copy, distribute, or take any other action against me based on this profile and/or its contents. The content of this profile is private and confidential information. The violation of privacy can be punished by law (UCC 1-308- 1 1 308-103 and the Rome Statute). NOTE: Facebook is now a public entity. All members must post a note like this. If you prefer, you can copy and paste this version. If you do not publish a statement at least once it will be tactically allowing the use of your photos, as well as the information contained in the profile status updates. DO NOT SHARE. You MUST copy and Paste. thanx for the post</blockquote> <br /> If you do not agree with Facebook's stated policies, you can change your privacy settings or even delete your account.<br /> <br /> Facebook addressed the rumors years ago in a fact-checking <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20121127171318/http://newsroom.fb.com/Fact-Check" target="_blank">blog post</a> regarding the change related to ownership of users' information or content they post to the site.<br /> <br /> If we actually read <a href="https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms" target="_blank">Facebook's Statement of Rights and Responsibilities</a>, we would have a better understanding of how the social network uses our posts and pictures;<br /> <blockquote> You own all of the content and information you post on Facebook, and you can control how it is shared through your privacy and application settings. In addition:<br /> For content that is covered by intellectual property rights, like photos and videos (IP content), you specifically give us the following permission, subject to your privacy and application settings: you grant us a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use any IP content that you post on or in connection with Facebook (IP License). This IP License ends when you delete your IP content or your account unless your content has been shared with others, and they have not deleted it.<br /> When you delete IP content, it is deleted in a manner similar to emptying the recycle bin on a computer. However, you understand that removed content may persist in backup copies for a reasonable period of time (but will not be available to others).</blockquote>

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Google Finally Revealed the Name for Andriod N and You May Not Like It

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihF5AVTcm64TQYWwJmMUNE9Z8iTCvm70M6mqkRsKKDwE_VlcMXAsNK2NtvRUHum-Y2ZoSb1PaPs0kcdB1L-CvzUqim1cxI1hOMAtKr7CwfMzk7yjkpapBPVfSKxrGg0K7PNeZKu6hhZ2c/s1600/images+%25288%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihF5AVTcm64TQYWwJmMUNE9Z8iTCvm70M6mqkRsKKDwE_VlcMXAsNK2NtvRUHum-Y2ZoSb1PaPs0kcdB1L-CvzUqim1cxI1hOMAtKr7CwfMzk7yjkpapBPVfSKxrGg0K7PNeZKu6hhZ2c/s640/images+%25288%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> The name for Android N has finally been revealed and no, it's not "Nkwobi" neither is it Nutella.<br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="giphy-embed" frameborder="0" height="369" src="//giphy.com/embed/IcBwdDf9H88lW?html5=true" width="480"></iframe><br /> <a href="http://giphy.com/gifs/sad-crying-IcBwdDf9H88lW">via GIPHY</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <div dir="ltr" lang="en"> The time has arrived! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AndroidNReveal?src=hash">#AndroidNReveal</a> <a href="https://t.co/vtbSOjQvWh">pic.twitter.com/vtbSOjQvWh</a></div> — Android (@Android) <a href="https://twitter.com/Android/status/748547298959855617">June 30, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><a href="http://www.frederickdamasus.com/2016/03/android-n-can-you-guess-what-n-stands.html?m=0" target="_blank"> Google released the first of five developer previews in March and was dubbed "New York Cheese Cake </a>and at I/O last month that users could submit suggestions for the name online. It officially announced the name for Android N, as Android Nougat. A new statue for Android Nougat was also unveiled and it will officially be called Android 7.0 Nougat.<br /> <br /> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <div dir="ltr" lang="en"> Introducing <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AndroidNougat?src=hash">#AndroidNougat</a>. Thank you, world, for all your sweet name ideas! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AndroidNReveal?src=hash">#AndroidNReveal</a> <a href="https://t.co/7lIfDBwyBE">pic.twitter.com/7lIfDBwyBE</a></div> — Android (@Android) <a href="https://twitter.com/Android/status/748547400210472961">June 30, 2016</a>   </blockquote> Many hoped the Android N would be called Nutella... oh well...<br /> <div> <br /></div> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script> <br /> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <div dir="ltr" lang="en"> The only reason <a href="https://twitter.com/google">@Google</a> didn't call it <a href="https://twitter.com/Android">@Android</a> Nutella, is because it sounds too much like Satya Nadella. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Nougat?src=hash">#Nougat</a> <a href="https://t.co/27JSb3Fzqe">pic.twitter.com/27JSb3Fzqe</a></div> — Brian Tong (@briantong) <a href="https://twitter.com/briantong/status/748570833065414656">June 30, 2016</a></blockquote> <h3> <br /> What is a Nougat?</h3> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFPEpdpD_EE4yQjc7EzfVDgzSHY_4wrhJo1lP2ofw8R8vbviLKl8zovzveYr5UZrOQCOA1gtVOsOXweb62si1F2lYcJrWuWMbOtuyX7wcDI-YEqrMGV-3MCqLY6E6fnb4juF3dIKRQPf8/s1600/Nougat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Google Android Nougat" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFPEpdpD_EE4yQjc7EzfVDgzSHY_4wrhJo1lP2ofw8R8vbviLKl8zovzveYr5UZrOQCOA1gtVOsOXweb62si1F2lYcJrWuWMbOtuyX7wcDI-YEqrMGV-3MCqLY6E6fnb4juF3dIKRQPf8/s1600/Nougat.jpg" title="" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">By The original uploader was Gregory at Finnish Wikipedia - Transferred from fi.wikipedia to Commons by -Majestic-., CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6998492</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> For those way may not what a nougat is, according to Wikipedia Nougat is a family of confections made with sugar or honey, roasted nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios, hazelnuts, and macadamia nuts are common), whipped egg whites, and sometimes chopped candied fruit. The consistency of nougat is chewy, and it is used in a variety of candy bars and chocolates. The word nougat comes from Occitan pan nogat (pronounced [ˈpa nuˈɣat]), seemingly from Latin panis nucatus 'nut bread' (the late colloquial Latin adjective nucatum means 'nutted' or 'nutty').</div> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>

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Transient Smartphone Blindness: Looking at Your Smartphone in Bed Could Lead to Temporary blindness

<div dir="ltr"> Doctors have reported that using cellphones in the dark caused temporary blindness in two women. </div> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi97uWS6RFlsc15j6AUweQFBjyO8-NADdpAJ8luKLV9cvwIsQyHbfJ4TlQ9G80zQ8i-ss5XoVOujSafG7tX0ySRGHpO7BWQn0DjMFWtGcihzZuFcMrQuHT_BsbuFcl-44m7uO9ws2usMc8/s1600/3456.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Transient smartphone blindness " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi97uWS6RFlsc15j6AUweQFBjyO8-NADdpAJ8luKLV9cvwIsQyHbfJ4TlQ9G80zQ8i-ss5XoVOujSafG7tX0ySRGHpO7BWQn0DjMFWtGcihzZuFcMrQuHT_BsbuFcl-44m7uO9ws2usMc8/s1600/3456.jpg" title="" /></a></div> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> In a <a href="http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc1514294">New England Journal of Medicine  article titled “transient smartphone </a><u><a href="http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc1514294">blindness</a></u><a href="http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc1514294">”</a>, it was reported that two women, ages 22 and 40, had complained of having  recurring vision loss for to 15 minutes. They ran several medical tests  which were inconclusive. It was an eye specialist who discovered the cause of their blindness. </div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /> According to Dr. Gordon Plant of Moorfield’s Eye Hospital in London.<br /> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> “I simply asked them, ’What exactly were you doing when this happened?’” He explained that both women typically looked at their smartphones with only one eye while resting on their side in bed in the dark — their other eye was covered by the pillow.<br /> “So you have one eye adapted to the light because it’s looking at the phone and the other eye is adapted to the dark,” he said.</blockquote> </div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> Thank goodness the problem isn’t caused by just checking your smartphone in bed, because I dislike that almost every night. The issue is having one eye on the screen and the other covered by a pillow. Where the phone eye adapts to the light by being less dilated, the pillow eye is more dilated and adapts to the dark. After the phone is switched off, the phone eye takes a while to adjust to the dark and catch up to the pillow eye, causing the feeling of temporary blindness. There wasn’t any true vision loss, but it was an effect similar to how we feel “blind” right when we go into a dark room after being outside.</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> The phenomenon is called <a href="http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc1514294">“transient smartphone blindness”</a> and is totally avoidable if we use both eyes to check our phones in dark. Ironically, I also typed this with my smartphone in dark. Although some experts have said two cases weren’t enough to prove that one-eyed smartphone use in the dark caused the problem. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/jun/23/smartphone-users-temporarily-blinded-looking-screen-in-bed">Dr. Rahul Khurana</a>, a spokesman for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, called it a fascinating hypothesis and said he and his wife recreated the scenario but found it difficult checking their smartphone with just one eye.</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> Even if we eventually don't go blind through this, it's best not to look at bright screens in the dark. Good thing some smartphones come with nightmode. You sleep best in total darkness. </div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /> [<a href="http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc1514294">NEJM</a> via <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/jun/23/smartphone-users-temporarily-blinded-looking-screen-in-bed">the Guardian</a> and <a href="http://gizmodo.com/two-women-go-blind-after-checking-phone-in-bed-1782485530">Gizmodo</a>]</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>

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New Update Released for VLC for Android, Supports Local Network Play and Pop-up Window

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRXQMeeQA22lb3cjWCqjE20OMuqHa-qU96vtrRd9iTt3BDcq-LX7a203ZhR-yHZ5Y6jCx05-_qN2koc-al-YzB9FiQMUUVyOFMX9OeF0hb-4y8xym-BcQOKmXv4U-N8R9dHLCFNS4rZTU/s1600/Screenshot_2016-06-22-02-20-25_com.android.vending_1466558749287.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRXQMeeQA22lb3cjWCqjE20OMuqHa-qU96vtrRd9iTt3BDcq-LX7a203ZhR-yHZ5Y6jCx05-_qN2koc-al-YzB9FiQMUUVyOFMX9OeF0hb-4y8xym-BcQOKmXv4U-N8R9dHLCFNS4rZTU/s1600/Screenshot_2016-06-22-02-20-25_com.android.vending_1466558749287.jpg" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr"> VLC for Android just released a new version and it comes with new and exciting features. The new update comes with network browsing and a pop-up video window that's helpful for tablet owners eager to multitask.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEietlzg96E3oKmnBbZmUP-iNQF0JTPgu9olb9vX4gHMc4PwV0rG-DRi24isG40spO6bym41TV07Gb52CoxdsxUJMYnHnPebX7-vUiP98TBzuyNsh_UP42KpvrefwDEizKw1e-DQnoZDI_I/s1600/Screenshot_2016-06-22-02-21-11_com.android.vending_1466558669532.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEietlzg96E3oKmnBbZmUP-iNQF0JTPgu9olb9vX4gHMc4PwV0rG-DRi24isG40spO6bym41TV07Gb52CoxdsxUJMYnHnPebX7-vUiP98TBzuyNsh_UP42KpvrefwDEizKw1e-DQnoZDI_I/s1600/Screenshot_2016-06-22-02-21-11_com.android.vending_1466558669532.jpg" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> Also the Android TV version is now merged with the regular mobile app, coming with a new interface. You can create video playlists, and it doesn't need as many permissions to play nicely with your device.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAVAz1di_w4bT9zaf6NirjwF-vwt0HbQiA7VZW0gY_Rz6-kHSO5MMV_EKVpIKiwVU9ifB27RaX2LfKoxiveFpmUo2UtU5nIYkFjd6GfO_-PsxONAClmMXSg94FMZudoIAMbeTjJAv5o64/s1600/Screenshot_2016-06-22-02-21-03_com.android.vending_1466558694019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAVAz1di_w4bT9zaf6NirjwF-vwt0HbQiA7VZW0gY_Rz6-kHSO5MMV_EKVpIKiwVU9ifB27RaX2LfKoxiveFpmUo2UtU5nIYkFjd6GfO_-PsxONAClmMXSg94FMZudoIAMbeTjJAv5o64/s1600/Screenshot_2016-06-22-02-21-03_com.android.vending_1466558694019.jpg" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> Here is the changelog for VLC on Android 2.0.0</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> 2.0 introduces a large number of features, notably network disk browsing (Windows shares, UPnP, NFS, FTP, SFTP...), favorite folders and URLs, video playlists, popup video, new permissions support, subtitles download, rewritten notifications and control, and a rewritten history.<br /> The Android TV and Android versions were merged, so that every device can optionally get the updated Android TV interface.<br /> Finally, it should be faster to decode and playback all video types.</blockquote> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg8cmqvolZWezNMA1YesBSbledjezshohJ7F6Wuz9mST0g8HEQ7w1cbNkNAFExnDkwuVkq_OKBYvUViJlpvIt8PSAiMGueSKrIefKZcBLhDM3MbP6He8xD9zOGZYOYEJglCSJJAe20_78/s1600/Screenshot_2016-06-22-02-22-31_com.android.vending_1466558813287.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg8cmqvolZWezNMA1YesBSbledjezshohJ7F6Wuz9mST0g8HEQ7w1cbNkNAFExnDkwuVkq_OKBYvUViJlpvIt8PSAiMGueSKrIefKZcBLhDM3MbP6He8xD9zOGZYOYEJglCSJJAe20_78/s1600/Screenshot_2016-06-22-02-22-31_com.android.vending_1466558813287.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> You can the new version on <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.videolan.vlc" target="_blank">Google Playstore </a><br /> <br /> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.videolan.vlc" target="_blank">Source</a><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg8cmqvolZWezNMA1YesBSbledjezshohJ7F6Wuz9mST0g8HEQ7w1cbNkNAFExnDkwuVkq_OKBYvUViJlpvIt8PSAiMGueSKrIefKZcBLhDM3MbP6He8xD9zOGZYOYEJglCSJJAe20_78/s1600/Screenshot_2016-06-22-02-22-31_com.android.vending_1466558813287.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg8cmqvolZWezNMA1YesBSbledjezshohJ7F6Wuz9mST0g8HEQ7w1cbNkNAFExnDkwuVkq_OKBYvUViJlpvIt8PSAiMGueSKrIefKZcBLhDM3MbP6He8xD9zOGZYOYEJglCSJJAe20_78/s1600/Screenshot_2016-06-22-02-22-31_com.android.vending_1466558813287.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg8cmqvolZWezNMA1YesBSbledjezshohJ7F6Wuz9mST0g8HEQ7w1cbNkNAFExnDkwuVkq_OKBYvUViJlpvIt8PSAiMGueSKrIefKZcBLhDM3MbP6He8xD9zOGZYOYEJglCSJJAe20_78/s1600/Screenshot_2016-06-22-02-22-31_com.android.vending_1466558813287.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a></div>

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Samsung to Unveil its Next Flagship Phablet on the 2nd of August, to be called Galaxy Note 7?

<div dir="ltr"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbIQHW8QxP2MJuTNf8QrFVmoUMgi7Kyp7vN3uTe4-UJxuk41LXmUW0IOrURbY1lNLAdI3srykG7TW6uTaWu0BTdNOnJ2cd9OH8vpDdgmlQaZYNDSZSfTo385htGGrYmwpZEWxi0Lgz5h8/s1600/02-05-27-db49dc23833b311802db4413b03437ac03e9611c.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbIQHW8QxP2MJuTNf8QrFVmoUMgi7Kyp7vN3uTe4-UJxuk41LXmUW0IOrURbY1lNLAdI3srykG7TW6uTaWu0BTdNOnJ2cd9OH8vpDdgmlQaZYNDSZSfTo385htGGrYmwpZEWxi0Lgz5h8/s640/02-05-27-db49dc23833b311802db4413b03437ac03e9611c.jpeg" /></a></div> <h2> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Leaked pictures have revealed that the much anticipated Samsung Galaxy Note series will be launched on the 2nd of August</span>.</span></h2> <br /> <div dir="ltr"> According to the image received by <a href="http://www.sammobile.com/2016/06/13/samsung-to-unveil-the-galaxy-note-7-and-note-7-edge-on-august-2-2016/">SamMobile</a>, Samsung might unveil either the Galaxy Note7 or Galaxy Note7 edge on August 2, 2016, at the Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center in New York. </div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJorVlnVZAS8bcYqdLdfvjuqRWRD_O-nS7wsWyVNqh1WWDzYCR4HA8me-vEyK_IQ8JyXZ_9vAk8jh55Pj_Xz1RnYaaGnfmPdjQCKPno0M1A20drvUkyaw7qwIgUApU3quErIBWP30M7BM/s1600/galaxy-note-7-leaked.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJorVlnVZAS8bcYqdLdfvjuqRWRD_O-nS7wsWyVNqh1WWDzYCR4HA8me-vEyK_IQ8JyXZ_9vAk8jh55Pj_Xz1RnYaaGnfmPdjQCKPno0M1A20drvUkyaw7qwIgUApU3quErIBWP30M7BM/s1600/galaxy-note-7-leaked.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">leaked, unidentified image from china</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div dir="ltr"> Earlier, another leak emerged from China hinting the possibility of Samsung’s next flagship being called the "Galaxy Note 7" skipping "6". It's not yet confirmed and most people took it with a grain of salt until now.<br /> <br /></div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilDERsPJR1mSK6KcvevGn4h1b8A9qjh7WIFsf8iEGe1P4ChCpI1L8kPdP_3NpqAGPBAgpcoksuMmfx9mKqj5z8RuzOZztwpq0zb-xcPiY4mNiCaeSq7RoM5_XafA0QE3ICwIXWcmhPaQs/s1600/Note-7-Invite-Leak-1000x563.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilDERsPJR1mSK6KcvevGn4h1b8A9qjh7WIFsf8iEGe1P4ChCpI1L8kPdP_3NpqAGPBAgpcoksuMmfx9mKqj5z8RuzOZztwpq0zb-xcPiY4mNiCaeSq7RoM5_XafA0QE3ICwIXWcmhPaQs/s1600/Note-7-Invite-Leak-1000x563.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">Image: <a href="http://www.sammobile.com/2016/06/13/samsung-to-unveil-the-galaxy-note-7-and-note-7-edge-on-august-2-2016/" target="_blank">SamMobile</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div dir="ltr"> Analyzing the image, the five curved lines might be pointing towards ’7′ the Galaxy Note7's name and “<i>The next edge is just around the corner</i>” phrase suggests that it could be the Galaxy Note7 edge. This would bring its numbering in sync with the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge.</div> <h4> Rumored spec include:</h4> <div dir="ltr"> </div> <ul> <li>5.8-inch QHD curved edge display, </li> <li>Snapdragon 823 SoC or an equivalent Exynos chipset, iris scanner,</li> <li>IP68-certified water-resistant body, </li> <li>USB Type-C port, </li> <li>and a 4,000 mAh battery.</li> </ul> <br /> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> Source: <a href="http://www.sammobile.com/2016/06/13/samsung-to-unveil-the-galaxy-note-7-and-note-7-edge-on-august-2-2016/">SamMobile</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>

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Microsoft is Set to Acquire LinkedIn for $26.2 billion

<h2> <span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Microsoft has made plans to acquire the social network for professionals, LinkedIn. This comes after software giant acquired calender app, Sunrise and  it's to-do list tool, Wunderlist.</span></h2> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgthXXmooDwf9A-EJdHrKAmW601NLArQIp-bk76WZeO1_MrHAiA5J5kof8a_pOz_e_AHckTbmcR4hrDsGV_898KXNQqavFLAfmPEPwHoY3NLMrU4vUsSYg-kq0mTBkw9f6GnJwbBzwrVcM/s1600/images+%25287%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgthXXmooDwf9A-EJdHrKAmW601NLArQIp-bk76WZeO1_MrHAiA5J5kof8a_pOz_e_AHckTbmcR4hrDsGV_898KXNQqavFLAfmPEPwHoY3NLMrU4vUsSYg-kq0mTBkw9f6GnJwbBzwrVcM/s1600/images+%25287%2529.jpg" /></a></div> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> The deal is said to be worth $26.2 billion. The transaction is said to close by the end 2016. LinkedIn CEO Jeff Wiener will still be the Chief Executive reporting to Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella and LinkedIn will continue running as usual.</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner said:</div> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> Just as we have changed the way the world connects to opportunity, this relationship with Microsoft, and the combination of their cloud and LinkedIn’s network, now gives us a chance to also change the way the world works.<br /> For the last 13 years, we’ve been uniquely positioned to connect professionals to make them more productive and successful, and I’m looking forward to leading our team through the next chapter of our story.</blockquote> <br /> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> <a href="http://thenextweb.com/2016/06/13/microsoft-acquires-linkedin-26b/">Source</a> </div>

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Airtel NG Launches Incredibly Cheap Data Plan You Probably Wouldn't Use

<h2> <span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Airtel NG just launched an incredibly cheap data plan to internet users in Nigeria. </span></span></h2> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> You can get 2GB for just N200 and 4GB worth of data for N500.</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> Too good to be true? Probably is... There's a catch to it.<br /> You can only use it on a 2G/EDGE network. This is torture. You hardly get a good 3G network in most cities. 2G is slower than a snail around here. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6i-7_lvI2VWWUC14Jm-kEPPJwX9iRl-bbzbMUWJh1WKTSYGpTXEDkYl2FHgQMWQ0StmX8edkAnKjxgbcl1FUBoMpqwWDIo11dBXDrzWUwPYjLwxeqAjJOoMkorA7-HLLKVbR_c4tLdnk/s1600/Fotor_146570774125657.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6i-7_lvI2VWWUC14Jm-kEPPJwX9iRl-bbzbMUWJh1WKTSYGpTXEDkYl2FHgQMWQ0StmX8edkAnKjxgbcl1FUBoMpqwWDIo11dBXDrzWUwPYjLwxeqAjJOoMkorA7-HLLKVbR_c4tLdnk/s1600/Fotor_146570774125657.jpg" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> To subscribe dial *482#</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> Like Nigerians say "Awoof dey purge belle"</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/fweddykent/media/MomentCam_20160612062411_zpsorojjfbs.gif.html" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="sad photo MomentCam_20160612062411_zpsorojjfbs.gif" border="0" src="http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r612/fweddykent/MomentCam_20160612062411_zpsorojjfbs.gif~original" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Airtel beht why? </td></tr> </tbody></table>

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Tech Miracles: 25 Year Old lived Without a Heart for More than a Year

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6RQcJER59C0wQNWpRmVxIrKjj_Gi1C20bTDkln6Ug-8iT-iEs-QKy05rZ7cv9nSA9k0iCHdXwO3VyNGkX7Zb4S-4JVcHlg5GmvLpkfdUTbgU5umEauxIwytJVaOsWKiY_bE7lU9_z6nM/s1600/160603072131_1_540x360.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6RQcJER59C0wQNWpRmVxIrKjj_Gi1C20bTDkln6Ug-8iT-iEs-QKy05rZ7cv9nSA9k0iCHdXwO3VyNGkX7Zb4S-4JVcHlg5GmvLpkfdUTbgU5umEauxIwytJVaOsWKiY_bE7lU9_z6nM/s640/160603072131_1_540x360.jpg" title="Stan Larkin" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">Credit| University  of Michigan Health System</td></tr> </tbody></table> <h2> <span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">25 Year Old Stan Larkin had his heart removed in 2014 after he and his older brother, Dominique, were diagnosed with familial cardiomyopathy, a genetic condition that’s known to cause heart failure without warning. The heart condition is one of the leading causes of death in otherwise healthy athletes.</span></span></h2> <div dir="ltr"> Stan Larkin lived for 555 days through an artificial heart he wore as a backpack while waiting for a transplant. His older brother didn't have to wait too long like Stan. Dominique got a transplant after using the artificial heart for few weeks.</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> According to the surgeon behind the transplant, Jonathan Haft, from the University of Michigan Frankel Cardiovascular Centre. </div> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> They were both very, very ill when we first met them in our intensive care units. We wanted to get them heart transplants, but we didn't think we had enough time. There's just something about their unique anatomic situation where other technology wasn't going to work.</blockquote> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> The artificial hearts, known as a SynCardia device, weighs about 13.5 pounds and is connected to the vascular system, pumping oxygenated blood throughout the body. Rather than stay in the hospital, Larkin used the wearable Freedom® portable driver to keep the artificial heart going.</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> See Also</div> <h2 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 228, 228); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-stretch: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px 0px 5px;"> <a href="http://www.frederickdamasus.com/2016/05/bionic-implant-restores-man-sight.html" itemprop="url" style="color: #006cd1; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tech Miracles: Bionic eye restores man's vision after 40 years of blindness</span></a></h2> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> Stan amazed doctors with just how far he was able to push the envelope, even enjoying the occasional game of pickup basketball while carrying around his artificial heart.</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> Larkin got his donor heart in May this 2016 and has now fully recovered from the procedure.</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> <b><br /></b></div> <div dir="ltr"> <b><a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/06/160603072131.htm" target="_blank">"From a heart in a backpack to a heart transplant."</a> ScienceDaily. </b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>

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Rate Your Website's Mobile-friendliness and Speed with this Tool

<div dir="ltr"> Google recently launched a <a href="https://testmysite.thinkwithgoogle.com/" target="_blank">tool</a> to rate your site's speed and Mobile-friendliness.</div> <div dir="ltr"> It takes your URL and measures on a scale of 1-100 your mobile design and loading speed. It looks at things like CSS, HTML, scripts, and images to see how long it takes for your website to load on both a desktop and mobile device.</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> According to Google an average user leaves the site if it doesn’t load on mobile within three seconds, so if your site takes much longer than that, your rating will appear lower.</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> I took the test and my blog was Mobile-friendly</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO5dDQcySzdfyBlK5RqI_XFFgzzHaEU2Y3mK-7yAYtzaL3PCIQAtIlAyjJiaEajCo2ywpN607LXw2nO8gP0X5bTlPd3ktMwKtu_5Bl53SR4JG9RI64LM_IdBj-PwGMrUYw1xl8G3XIlmE/s1600/Screenshot_2016-06-03-01-29-05_com.android.chrome.png" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Charging Smartphones with USB Could Lead to Data Thefts and Malware Infections, Experts warn.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-4RC0w1SzTS71v2p9PABMRrI3YJNuwm6dsEnsWD4u3hj2o8zFbTfo1GH-fD9_UrYpNt8voD8WMgY8vaE9wYtpSFU7PdAq6lYavpCQa7iPF57rIcWVg5iA7GN6vGP2WzzsT-gtUvIAPSU/s1600/Smartphone%252520Connected%252520To%252520Laptop%252520Computer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-4RC0w1SzTS71v2p9PABMRrI3YJNuwm6dsEnsWD4u3hj2o8zFbTfo1GH-fD9_UrYpNt8voD8WMgY8vaE9wYtpSFU7PdAq6lYavpCQa7iPF57rIcWVg5iA7GN6vGP2WzzsT-gtUvIAPSU/s640/Smartphone%252520Connected%252520To%252520Laptop%252520Computer.jpg" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr"> Personally, I dislike charging my phone via USB cable from a PC, it is annoyingly slow. Apparently, that may be the least of our worries as experts have warned that hackers can compromise your smartphone through a USB connection to a PC.</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> Using a regular PC, a standard micro USB cable, and a few special commands, Kaspersky experts were “able to re-flash a smartphone and silently install a root application on it.” Security researchers managed to compromise the smartphone without using any kind of malware. What more? Hackers could load your smartphones whilst on charging with malware and ransomware without the owner knowing about it.</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <a href="http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/fweddykent/media/MomentCam_20160530064502_zpsj1afdjwh.gif.html" target="_blank"><img alt="what? photo MomentCam_20160530064502_zpsj1afdjwh.gif" border="0" src="http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r612/fweddykent/MomentCam_20160530064502_zpsj1afdjwh.gif~original" /></a> <br /> <div dir="ltr"> <br /> The Researchers in a <a href="http://www.kaspersky.com/about/news/press/2016/Charging-Mobile-Devices-Could-Put-Data-at-Risk">statement</a> released last week said that as soon as you plug your phone into an untrusted computer using a USB cable, data starts transferring between your smartphone and the charger it is plugged into. For the period of the time your phone is plugged in, the device name, device manufacturer, device type, serial number, firmware information, operating system information, file system/file list, electronic chip ID could all be shared with the connected computer.</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> The experts gave the following tips when charging your device in a public place such as airports and cafes.</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /> <ul> <li>Do it using the standard power outlets and not Computers</li> <li>Protect your mobile phone with a password, fingerprint recognition or any other form of protection</li> <li>Use trusted antivirus solutions as they can help you detect malware even if a “charging” vulnerability is used.</li> <li>Do not unlock your phone while it's charging.</li> </ul> </div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /> There's also the issue of fake charging stations but unfortunately (or rather, fortunately) we do not have much of that here in Nigeria, that it is if there are any at all.<br /> <br /> Source: <a href="http://wccftech.com/">wccftech.com</a><br /> <br /> See Also </div> <a href="http://www.frederickdamasus.com/2016/04/gobal-iphone-attack-edward-snowden.html?spref=bl"> There Might Be a Global Attack on the Iphone- Edwa...</a>:<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>

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Tech Miracles: Bionic eye restores man's vision after 40 years of blindness

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhadS9wvhUkpj2ga8hDvCN1jt3Ei2NhOGOF9a4HG82Nt6f7PKMOa5BWqw3JS9ToGuZzv6sJNCrLjaYBOkPVLqueFDKEIqCyA4_bM1JQct7WXBkHFZtmFOsHnILJkI6UiyryMVWDec8lrhs/s1600/eyeball.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhadS9wvhUkpj2ga8hDvCN1jt3Ei2NhOGOF9a4HG82Nt6f7PKMOa5BWqw3JS9ToGuZzv6sJNCrLjaYBOkPVLqueFDKEIqCyA4_bM1JQct7WXBkHFZtmFOsHnILJkI6UiyryMVWDec8lrhs/s640/eyeball.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">[Image: bgr.com]</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div dir="ltr"> Miracles come in different forms. A man's sight was restored after 40 years of blindness and it wasn't in miracle crusade. Science and Technological advancements have been performing their own kind of miracles of recent. John Jameson who's from Tatum,  Texas, had been blind for more than 40 years after an aggressive infection ended up taking his vision. But he now has a new outlook on life — literally — after a revolutionary surgery involving a bionic eye implant restored his vision earlier this year.</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> The procedure which has been in development for several years and recently got <a href="http://www.fda.gov/" target="_blank">FDA</a> approval, was performed by <a href="http://www.wkeyeinstitute.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Shelby's WK Eye Institute</a>. It is home to one of the few groups in the country capable of performing the complicated procedure. </div> <div dir="ltr"> The surgery was performed in April and after 40 years of darkness, Jameson miraculously regained his vision with the help of the freshly implanted bionic eye.</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> An obviously overjoyed Jameson said:</div> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> When you’re a kid, you’d wake up for Christmas morning, and you’d walk down and see the tree lights and the gifts and everything – the joy you get when that happens. And now that’s been happening to me for every day, because every day I wake up I can see more and more.<br /> When I wake up in the morning, I love to see nature waking up. It’s like a miracle.</blockquote> <br /> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> Amazing... Do you believe in miracles? </div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <a href="http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/fweddykent/media/MomentCam_20160520203037_zpsv2iiqvdu.gif.html" target="_blank"><img alt="applause photo MomentCam_20160520203037_zpsv2iiqvdu.gif" border="0" src="http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r612/fweddykent/MomentCam_20160520203037_zpsv2iiqvdu.gif~original" /></a> <br /> <br /> Technology got me clapping....<br /> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> <a href="http://bgr.com/2016/05/18/bionic-eye-implant-restores-vision-blind-man/">Source</a> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>

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Iraq Shuts Down Internet to Stop Cheating During Exams

<div dir="ltr"> <br /> Imagine shutting down the internet because you want to stop students from cheating. Reports from Iraq indicates that the government shut down the internet for 3 hours and did it for 3 days in a row</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-ZdplmxrNeXnkMFr01kNCoFC2M5QNAOruafkoZPubUGa8Zfz68O2fqVOvWKNNoHy9ceU2URhGognRzETgz1D2j9Mq1SeQNIvrsO2b8tI4UGDy4n9TBJtVbtYYIQQd_bggKqM6XuXaLk/s1600/27b0e039a5c80cb2b1afd0cb4abfed13.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-ZdplmxrNeXnkMFr01kNCoFC2M5QNAOruafkoZPubUGa8Zfz68O2fqVOvWKNNoHy9ceU2URhGognRzETgz1D2j9Mq1SeQNIvrsO2b8tI4UGDy4n9TBJtVbtYYIQQd_bggKqM6XuXaLk/s640/27b0e039a5c80cb2b1afd0cb4abfed13.jpeg" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr"> The same pattern was also noticed this time last year, leading to speculation that the main goal was to prevent exam cheating.</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/fweddykent/media/Mobile%20Uploads/MomentCam_20160518155021_zpsqynan27s.gif.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="EXAMS! Nooooooo photo MomentCam_20160518155021_zpsqynan27s.gif" border="0" src="http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r612/fweddykent/Mobile%20Uploads/MomentCam_20160518155021_zpsqynan27s.gif~original" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr"> But it wasn't until the same thing happened again, coinciding with exam time, that skeptical observers became certain. This was confirmed through a <a href="http://http//www.smex.org/leaked-email-iraq-shutdown-its-internet-again">leaked email</a> received by  Internet traffic analysts, Dyn Research. It read:</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> As per the Ministry of Communications and ITPC instructions, please be informed that all the Circuits and the internet service will be shut down tomorrow by the ITPC in the period from 5:00AM to 8:00AM. During this time all the internet connectivity will be turned off in all regions of Iraq.<br /> <br /> As all the international Gateways in all Iraq borders will be down in the mentioned period, so this activity will affect on all of the Internet Service Providers, Mobile Operators, and VSAT Operators in Iraq.<br /> Sorry to cause any inconvenience to you, and thanks for your understanding.</blockquote> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> Do they really need to shutdown the entire country's internet to stop cheating? Honestly there are other ways they could have done this... Ban Internet Devices near exam locations, seize mobile phones etc. Not inconveniencing thousands if not millions of users.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/fweddykent/media/Mobile%20Uploads/MomentCam_20160518070007_zpsjtwoz7ot.gif.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo MomentCam_20160518070007_zpsjtwoz7ot.gif" border="0" src="http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r612/fweddykent/Mobile%20Uploads/MomentCam_20160518070007_zpsjtwoz7ot.gif~original" /></a></div> Access to Internet should be a basic human right... </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>

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