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Friday, 04 March 2011 11:58 |
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Putting in a little confidence to its corporate ambitions, Google opens an apps certification program.
Google has tried hard to be perceived by the big boys with seriousness for a long time. The same concerns were referred to the corporate sector and to the government sector too.
A little bit earlier Google sued the government of the USA for unfair competition against Microsoft. As Android Marketplace had little success alongside with Chrome Web Store, it seems that Google is taking measures to develop Google Apps.
The corporation made an announcement at present that it will start a Google Apps Certification Program. It’s an entirely web-based program comprising an online $100 examination (excluding $45 for the web camera, that can be employed for future examinations), that will present the authority to IT specialists to “migrate to, configure, and deploy Google apps.”
Google’s requirements are the following:
The IT specialist should have 3-6 years of expertise in the IT sphere, should finish thee Google Apps minimum for business deployments with demand of technical complexity and important data integration and migration tasks. The candidate should have experience too with employment of Google Apps Directory Sync and migration tools.
It is possible to pass examination in English only, but it is promised that other languages will be added. Certainly, the IT world in fact is not in need of the additional certification program, but it’s a significant step for Google in its competition with Microsoft.
Putting in a little confid ence to its corporate ambitions, Google opens an apps certification program.
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Thursday, 03 March 2011 00:06 |
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As it was revealed, advertisers will not pay enough for space beside never-ending videos of home pets. In accordance with the rumors, YouTube will look for celebrities for its new channel in the latest campaign. This way the resource is trying to attract the serious funds for advertisement.
Making calls to the actors, who play in B and C-level movies, Google’s got a YouTube application with your name on it. As New York Magazine said Google is holding negotiations to attract celebrities who will make their own videos. Salar Kamangar, new CEO of YouTube contacted Hollywood agents in the effort to fill YouTube channel with “original, three minute long shows” of famous people. This way YouTube will get the opportunity to sell ad space effortlessly.
At first Google will start with 20 celebrities but no comments of Google concerning this rumor followed yet. In case this is really so YouTube will turn into a luring advertising space. Yahoo and AOL have projects at the moment of the same type. The goal of these projects is to contribute to the commercial sales. AOL is going to start late-night comedy block, and we are aware how the network needs cash of advertisers. Yahoo is involved into the production of customized mobile content to derive profit from it and digital magazine Livestand is a part of this strategy.
As it was reve aled, advertisers will not pay enough for space beside never-ending videos of home pets.
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Tuesday, 01 March 2011 22:36 |
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The latest ThinkPad T420, T420s, T520, L420, L520, W520 notebooks were unveiled by Lenovo. New gadgets provide long battery life and such features as Nvidia Optimus graphics, in addition to the processors Intel Core and vPro.
ThinkPad notebooks line was refreshed by the company while the targeted customer group includes professionals who look for excellent performance and good duration of battery life. One of the models presented is able to work without recharging for 30 hours having a typical 9 cell battery together with an alternative 9-cell slice battery.
The lineup includes sample, which has switchable Nvidia Optimus graphics, which is good for graphics power as well as battery-sipping potential. It also features technologies aimed to improve voice capabilities and video calling capabilities.
The Vice-President of the Lenovo company said that the models were created with use of latest achievements of the industry to give users a chance to have better computing experience. The creation of the models was inspired by the customers because the manufacturers based on the feedback of the clients, therefore ThinkPad laptops were created with regards to the enhancement in the main areas, such as conferencing and video communication and long battery life as it was mentioned earlier.
All notebooks unveiled are dubbed. What is the difference between the models? They all promise to work long, while the T420s provides running time 10+ having a six-cell battery at disposal. The second option battery is in the optical bay, while T420 provides even better capability - 15 hours of usage on the 9-cell battery. If that is not enough, even more capabilities can be given to you. It is possible to stretch out Lenovo’s T420 up to 30 hours of work on 9-cell battery together with an optional 9-cell slice battery, and that means that these models become great contenders for businessmen who is traveling much or people who are not able to be beside wall power for a long time. What sounds unbelievable is that these capacities are affordable with weight that does not reach even four pounds.
If you need excellent graphics performance you can look at new ThinkPad T and W-series with Nvidia Optimus graphics. Customers are given the choice to switch between battery-consuming integrated graphics and performance discrete graphics with opportunity to obtain 33 % enhanced battery performance in comparison with the models, released earlier, the ones with discrete graphics.
The models unveiled also feature improved video and voice calling capabilities with effortless switching between the microphone modes of Private Chat and Conference Call. (Conference call, for instance, is able to capture a 360° space, and users of Private employ cancellation technology, which concentrates on one voice. The ThinkPads offer to its users the technology of keyboard noise suppression, plus a dedicated LED-lit microphone.
The latest Thi nkPad T420, T420s, T520, L420, L520, W520 notebooks were unveiled by Lenovo. New gadgets provide long battery life and such features as Nvidia Optimus graphics, in addition to the processors Intel Core and vPro.
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Monday, 28 February 2011 23:06 |
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What do you think is t he most expensive domain name in the world? The Guinness Book of World Records awarded the domain Sex.com and called it the priciest in the world.
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Saturday, 26 February 2011 22:29 |
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The latest study conducted by Flurry points out that the best part of mobile social gamers belong to the category of women with good education. They are from 25 to 30 years old. As for traditional games they are still played by men while mobile gaming category belongs to ladies. The average gamer playing social games, is 28 years old. This is the data of American studies. The income in the families under survey is about 70,000 dollars per year. 61% of respondents have Bachelor’s degree. This is actually a dream of many marketers because this category of audience is still young and they have enough funds for digital goods.
Nevertheless, this probably is not a representative model of mobile social gamers. In order to discover that, Flurry checked the data of over 60,000 users with iOS-devices and the ones having gadgets on Android platform who employed its services and shared the data on age, gender, and place of living. There is no information if Flurry’s services applied to definite demographics. Users who have reported on age and information can be inclined to have definite demographics too.
The study confirmed that women have more interest to games with social appeal. As traditional games are frequently filled with aggression and gore, casual games have social direction. They have widened the appeal of games lately by targeting the market differently and choosing new audiences.
The latest study conducted by Flurry points out that the best part of mobile social gamers belong to the category of women with good education.
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Friday, 25 February 2011 00:00 |
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Adobe's Flash needs security updates on a regular basis, but the vulnerabilities in browsers are more frequently occur because of Java.
Flash of Adobe is a plug-in for media that is available in browsers. It is considered that it is not secure enough and may need security updates, but specialists in computer security pay our attention to Java, warning about security holes that may arise during browsers running with Java implementations that requires updating. This question was discussed at the RCA conference in San Francisco, where the information was unveiled demonstrating that 200,000 browsers which applied to the security service in the course of the second half of 2010 about 42% had vulnerabilities due to the outdated Java plug-in.
Oracle made a release of Java, which contained patches removing 21 vulnerabilities. 8 of these vulnerabilities were critical. About 19 vulnerabilities were not so severe, but they could be employed in case the networking does not have valid login credentials. Oracle released as well numerous updates, in the course of 2010. They helped to cope with the problem. Cisco. The networking giant, reported about bigger number of attacks on Java in comparison with Adobe Reader and Acrobat.
Java was pointed out as the main vulnerability in the multiple systems of users.
Adobe's Flash ne eds security updates on a regular basis, but the vulnerabilities in browsers are more frequently occur because of Java.
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Wednesday, 23 February 2011 00:00 |
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Zynga, the comp any producing social games such as Mafia Wars and FarmVille, which are popular globally, is worth $10 billion.
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Tuesday, 22 February 2011 19:28 |
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Huawei throws more light on its fresh Android gadgets: Ideos X3 and Slim S7 but still we get little information.
Details about China's Huawei’s fresh Ideos X3 and Slim S7 on the Android platform have been leaking lately, and in spite of the fact that the company has not provided full specs for them yet, more data on images begin to appear…and, at least these new devices look great.
The Ideos X3 is a handset on Android operating system meant to be a reasonably priced followup to the Ideos X5 phone. The gizmo is going to have a 3.2-inch display, a front-facing camera, a rear-facing camera, it will feature Android 3.0 “Gingerbread,”
Huawei is promoting the gadget as the slimmest smartphone on Android platform. The Ideos X3 will be manufactured in 4 colors (red, blue black, silver).
There is no still information who is going to be Huawei’s carrier partners.
Slim S7 tablet will join the Ideos line. This is a “next-generation” Android tablet with 7-inch capacitive touchscreen display, Wi-Fi, 3G capabilities. It is only 12.5mm.thick. Basing upon the press materials of Huawei, it will feature a kickstand for its display in addition to the front-facing camera in order to enable video chat.
Huawei also spoke about its new HiLink USB stick that is going to provide 3G capabilities to notebooks. For instance, Huawei Mobile Wi-Fi Smart Pro will serve up to 5 Wi-Fi devices which will have the same mobile broadband connection.
Huawei throws m ore light on its fresh Android gadgets: Ideos X3 and Slim S7 but still we get little information.
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Monday, 21 February 2011 00:00 |
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Fresh Honeycomb-powered tablet was unveiled at 2011 MWS (Mobile World Congress) alongside with the Samsung Galaxy S2 and that became the main event at the congress from the Samsung company in Barcelona.
This became the official release of the devices. Honeycomb-powered tablet 10.1-inches. The Galaxy S2 smartphone was also released the same day. There were a long of talks about the tablet shown, but an actually broken restriction of Korean news site Paran (via Engadget) tells is the technical data referring to two these gadgets. So at least some details of the announcement were proven.
The Galaxy S2 is going to function on Android 2.3 Gingerbread os, and features a display of 4.3-inches, in addition to such great features as a 1GHz dual-core processor, a quicker wireless affordability thanks to HSPA+, Wi-Fi support, Bluetooth 3.0 and etc. the main its characteristic that is advertised is the fact that it is extremely thin and is only 8.49mm. The 1GHz dual-core processor as they say will not consume the battery too quickly. It also features 8 mgpl camera with capability of HD recording, plus double sound speakers. Take also into consideration that this data is received from a translated source, therefore something may happen to be not quite right and facts are distored. But the official report is expected where the Samsung company will clarify everything.
It was said before that the Samsung tablet features Qualcomm dual-core processor, however that seems strange due to the existence of Exynos chips. It was rumored as well that the tablet was will have a bit bigger display than the Apple’s iPad has.
Fresh Honeyc omb-powered tablet was unveiled at 2011 MWS (Mobile World Congress) alongside with the Samsung Galaxy S2 and that became the main event at the congress from the Samsung company in Barcelona.
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Sunday, 20 February 2011 00:00 |
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The market of smartphones in China is oversaturated or is coming close to this point therefore China does need land lines any longer. They are actually fading away. Just for this reason, new ideas on recycling of old technologies come to minds with a view of present technologies. The Chinese government starts remodeling the public phone booths, which are entirely obsolete and are of no need any longer. They will be turned into Wi-Fi hotspots, which are so needed everywhere. In accordance with famous Asian tech blog Mobinode, one of the Chinese papers informed about the booths conversion. It may be surprising for you as well but this solution happened to be less costly for the government as their maintenance now or sending booths to be recycled.
In addition to the funds saving, which is good in itself, this project contributes to bigger expansion of WiFI coverage. It lets Internet users to get access to the web easier. It will become a great benefit for the development of 3G service in the country. Even with successful implementation of the project the phone booths will make only 1% of future expansion as the source reports. There are going to be Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the country and first of all they will be installed in public places such as hotels, restaurants, gyms and so on. Therefore this is just a beginning.
Certainly, elimination of public phones will be good for mobile phone owners, while people without cell phones will find it hard to find means of communication. They will feel greatly deprived and have limited communication access. Still the fact that the current situation looks like throwing needed resources down the drain is indisputable. We may argue with it but land line telephone booths turn into archaic element of the present day means of communication. As the majority of population is going to win from it, people in China will enjoy even more enhanced Internet connection thus expanding their web presence.
The market of smartphones in China is oversaturated or is coming close to this point therefore China does need land lines any longer.
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Saturday, 19 February 2011 10:17 |
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Apple Co rporation is focused to initiate their own newspaper which is totally focused on technology and is aimed to publish in the coming week, that’s the recent report which has been received by media.
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Friday, 18 February 2011 00:00 |
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With the hope to come to the smartphone market, Acer unveiled a new tablet, which is actually a smartphone hybrid - the 4.8‘’ device called Iconia Smart. The gadget is too oversized in a strange way as it was noticed by many. Is it really good being so big?
Acer’s comes to mobile:, the PC maker unveiled Iconia Smart handset and this was its release prepared for the Mobile World Congress in Spain, Barcelona. The smartphone features a 4.8-inch screen, 1024 x 480 pxl resolution. Acer can be perfect for widescreen movies thanks to the ratio added to it - 21:9.
The Iconia Smart can boast of a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor though it is not so rapid as the dual-core processors which are in the basis of many devices at present. It runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). Iconia Smart has a 8MP rear camera with LED screen.
Acer says that the gadget is good for browsing and playing games as it has 6-axis gyro and accelerometer, therefore the tablet features united with the smartphone features. But it remains unclear, if it is big enough to be a tablet and too little to serve as a smartphone.
Acer plans to enter the market as a rival to the Apple iPad. The company will make the device on Android OS. Acer management think that tablet will replace netbooks.
With the h ope to come to the smartphone market, Acer unveiled a new tablet, which is actually a smartphone hybrid - the 4.8‘’ device called Iconia Smart.
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Thursday, 17 February 2011 23:54 |
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Visa, is the biggest credit and debit card companies of the world informs about the purchase of digital goods monetization service PlaySpan. The amount paid for the purchase is $190 million.
Last year Visa paid $2 billion for CyberSource, which is also e-payment company. The press release of the company asserts that Visa will expand its “capabilities into one of the fastest-growing segments of eCommerce – digital and mobile commerce”.
PlaySpan, provides 85 various payment methods throughout the world (180+ countries). It lets publishers and web developers to sell virtual products and services over the web, such as games, mobile applications and social networks. Besides, the e-commerce company provides a pre-paid credit card for digital goods, called Ultimate Game Card. This card can be acquired at over 50,000 retail outlets in the USA. It is regarded to be one of the most widely spread cards of this type.
In October, the deal was concluded between Facebook and PlaySpan, which lets using UltimatePay service to give the users of the social network an opportunity to buy Facebook Credits in 20 supplementary ways. It is worth saying that there are 200-plus games on the website and Facebook Credits can be used there.
E-commerce sales volume reached the point of over $43 billion during the 4th quarter of the 2010. On “Cyber Monday” 1 billion dollars volume was achieved!
Comscore reported about 11 % increase in comparison with the data in 2009.
Visa announced that e-commerce transactions topped $989 billion last year. The growth continues and Visa hopes to get even bigger growth. There is information about potential 280 million dollars that can be reached by 2014.
Visa, is the big gest credit and debit card companies of the world informs about the purchase of digital goods monetization service PlaySpan.
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Wednesday, 16 February 2011 00:00 |
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New generatio ns of smartphones gives us new vision of mobile computing thanks to full HD quality, dual-core processors, etc.
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Tuesday, 15 February 2011 23:46 |
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Now Mozilla is conducting tests of its HTTP header-based feature which is called "do not track" feature. It is going to be included into the latest Firefox 4 Web browser – to its beta release first, to be more particular.
Mozilla released a fresh beta version of the Firefox 4 browser. There was so much discussion about the privacy over the web which seems to be a dream already but still changes are coming. The “do not track” feature is included into the latest of the browser is actually can be referred to as a privacy feature. Nobody is going to track your interests to impose the services upon you online.
As the ‘Do Not Track’ option is integrated into Firefox 4 Beta version, you are provided with the possibility to check a ‘Do Not Track’ box as the advanced screen of the options that are present in the Firefox. This information was published in the blog entry of Mozilla. Once you choose this option, you will be excluded from tracking alongside with all those who want to opt out of tracking.
Mozilla announced about this feature last month, just when Google announced the same plans for such feature included into the Chrome Web browser. Microsoft also wishes to carry out this feature in Internet Explorer 9.
Mozilla’s feature builds on an HTTP header which informs ad companies about the fact that the user wants to avoid tracking. Theoretically, the ad companies will decide if they want to comply with this desire. Time will show if they follow it or not. This resembles the same feature that telemarketers have but there they deal with “do not call” feature.
The Federal Trade Commission supported the users’ rights not to be tracked and have a web privacy option forbidding web ad companies to monitor those who chose to be opted out of tracking.
Now Mozilla is con ducting tests of its HTTP header-based feature which is called "do not track" feature.
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Monday, 14 February 2011 22:46 |
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Google, the bigg est search engine has recently released a software preview advancement tool for Honeycomb that is commonly known as Android 3.0.
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Sunday, 13 February 2011 23:26 |
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In case if you dislike F acebook much, you probably will have to put up with it if you wish to acquire the HTC's future handset.
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Saturday, 12 February 2011 22:37 |
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This is going to be valuable information for Catholic readers who should know that Vatican is against confessions by iPhone.
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Friday, 11 February 2011 00:00 |
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The Google offe red reward to the hacker who will hack its Chrome browser. This is the first time when money was offered by browser maker at the contest of this type.
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Thursday, 10 February 2011 00:00 |
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The trium ph of search engine Bing is founded on algorithms, which were developed by the specialists working for Google. There is a saying calling imitation a form of flattery. Can it be referred to Bing then? Being Google competitor create algorithms basing on the results of Google.
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Wednesday, 09 February 2011 00:00 |
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Though NVIDIA's Te gra 2 SoC must be powerful but still has its flaws in accordance with some standards. For instance, system-on-ship could certainly employ some additional energy efficiency, but Wolfson, which is a chip company based in Edinburgh, asserts that it can grant it.
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Tuesday, 08 February 2011 07:32 |
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A British man hacked the system of Zynga and stole 400 billion virtual poker chips. As BBC reports the crime was made by 29-year-old IT businessmen Ashley Mitchel living in London.
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