TECHNOLOGY – Page 31

3Apr

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GAMING, TECHNOLOGY

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 review: An affordable flagship gaming phone

Gaming phones are an ancient idea. Nokia released the N-Gage, which was like a phone built into a game controller, in 2003. And it didn’t do very well. But the concept has made a resurgence recently thanks to devices from Razer, Asus, and Xiaomi. Now, Xiaomi has launched its second-generation gaming phone called the Black Shark 2. The Black Shark 2 has a suite of features that make it a great way to play games on the go. It’s also affordable, starting at $420 for the version with 128GB of storage and 6GB of RAM. But I’m less convinced than ever that anyone really needs a gaming phone even if this a great example of the form. What you’ll like Nice design for smartphone gaming I used the Black Shark 2 to play a variety of games, and it was comfortable relative to other smartphones. And a...

3Apr

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EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY

Robots in the classroom: Could robots replace tutors, teachers?

Robots have been shown to be effective at increasing cognitive and affective outcomes In “Social Robots for Education,” a study published last August in Science Robotics, the abstract conveyed: “Social robots can be used in education as tutors or peer learners. They have been shown to be effective at increasing cognitive and affective outcomes and have achieved outcomes similar to those of human tutoring on restricted tasks. This is largely because of their physical presence, which traditional learning technologies lack.” The study indicated a few reasons why educational robots are emerging as a teaching trend: ‒ Shrinking school budgets ‒ Growing numbers of students per classroom ‒ Demand for greater personal-ization of curricula for children with diverse needs Instead of just seati...

3Apr

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TECHNOLOGY

The New Tech Economy

People interact with a crowd-sourced digital projection titled 'Project:Dome - OCISLY' by Lawrence Loh and Sebastien Jurkowski during the Singapore Night Festival 2019 media preview in Singapore. It’s not news that the tech entrepreneur economy is in full swing. From the online markets for banking, education, publishing, artistic productions and crafts, there is no shortage for uses of the internet for marketing freelance skills to the larger world market, irrespective of national boundaries and customs. One can buy hand-made items on Etsy or industrial-made technology from Japan with the click of a few buttons and international payment systems that ensure that items purchased will be guaranteed payment or reimbursement if not up to snuff for the seller and buyer respectively. From the abi...

3Apr

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TECHNOLOGY

Big Data Storage Concerns

The past twenty years have brought an evolution from server-based applications to cloud platforms and technologies. Now, data warehousing and big data analytics are the emerging areas to pay attention too. The increasing need for on-demand services that support storage and computing resources has created a need for the cloud that will continue to grow as improvements are made. The transition is taking data from operational systems and moving it to decision support systems. Knowing the trends in cloud technologies can help create cost-effective ways to address data analytics and warehousing. Investing in Higher-Level Services Higher-level services are the managed services where a specific use case is directly handled by the cloud. When it comes to warehousing, many of the challenges arise f...

3Apr

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BUSINESS, TECHNOLOGY

Apple to raise iPhone 11 production by 10 percent

Suppliers have been told to increase production of the latest iPhone due to strong demand, the Nikkei Asian Review said. Apple Inc. has told suppliers to increase production of the latest iPhone 11 product line by as much as 10% to meet stronger-than-expected demand for the new handsets, the Nikkei Asian Review reported. The boost would add 7 million to 8 million units to the Cupertino, Calif.-based company’s smartphone production, the publication reported. The increase may validate Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook’s strategy of offering budget-conscious consumers less expensive models amid signs of a weakening economy, it said. Major improvements to the iPhone’s camera, including the addition of a new ultrawide camera for better architectural and tourist photo...

3Apr

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CRYPTOMARKET, TECHNOLOGY

Major payment firms hesitate to back Facebook’s Libra

Visa and Mastercard are reportedly concerned with the regulatory scrutiny into Facebook's digital currency. Four payments companies that have joined Facebook Inc. as founding members of the Libra Association are wavering over whether to officially sign on to the cryptocurrency project, according to people familiar with the matter. Visa Inc., Mastercard Inc., PayPal Holdings Inc. and Stripe Inc. are undecided about formally signing onto Libra's organizing charter because they're concerned about maintaining positive relationships with regulators who have reservations about the project, the people said. Executives at the payments companies believe Facebook oversold the extent to which regulators were comfortable with the project and are concerned about the percept...

3Apr

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BUSINESS, TECHNOLOGY

SoftBank’s message to entrepreneurs: profits matter

Message by founder and CEO Masayoshi Son, who invests heavily in startups, underscores decision to oust WeWork chief. Masayoshi Son, long known as a free-spending benefactor who encouraged startup founders to pursue their dreams even if it meant losing billions of dollars, had a different message for entrepreneurs last week: Your dreams had better be profitable. The chief executive officer of Japan's SoftBank Group Corp. told company leaders gathered at the five-star Langham resort they need to become profitable soon and stressed the importance of good governance, according to a person who attended the event. Public investors aren't going to tolerate gimmicks, like super-voting rights or complicated share structures, that privilege founders over other stakeholde...

3Apr

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TECHNOLOGY

What to look for in a wireless speaker

Wi-Fi speakers connect to your home network; they usually run on AC power, so they require an outlet. Bluetooth speakers are paired directly with a device like a phone or a laptop. Wireless speakers come in all shapes, sizes, styles and strengths. The trick is to muddle through the many product options and discern the right wireless speakers to purchase. First, however, is information regarding distinction between the wireless routes: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Consumer Reports explained the difference in its “Choosing the Best Wireless and Bluetooth Speaker” report: “Wi-Fi speakers connect to your home network; they usually run on AC power, so they require an outlet. Bluetooth speakers are paired directly with a device like a phone or a laptop.” Planetwifi.org in December offered Bluetooth sp...

4Apr

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HEALTH & WELLNESS, TECHNOLOGY

As Abortion Access Dwindles, This App Offers Safe, Discreet Options

Obtaining medically accurate information about abortion can be difficult yet dire for pregnant people desperate for answers. Each year, 25 million unsafe abortions are performed around the world. The rate of unsafe abortions is higher where access to skilled providers and effective contraception is limited or unavailable, or where sexual education is lacking. Accessing medically accurate information about abortion can be a sensitive pursuit for people desperate for answers; it’s particularly dire if they’re pregnant without wanting to be. Decisions based on misinformation can lead to disability—and even death. Earlier this year, Hesperian, a Berkeley, California-based nonprofit that develops and publishes health information on a range of global issues, created the Safe Abortion ap...

3Apr

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TECHNOLOGY

Benefits of Hiring an SEO Specialist

Running a business is not easy. You have to have the right marketing campaign and be in touch with all the latest trends. These days having a robust online presence contributes significantly on how many potential and current customers, you will be able to reach. When creating an online presence, the first thing you need to ensure is that your website is well-designed with the right content and should be well-optimized. If you don’t make use of proper search engine optimization (SEO), whenever people conduct searches with your keywords, your website will not appear among the top results, and that makes it harder for potential customers to access your content. You may decide to carry out your SEO, but it’s not an easy task as it seems, and that’s why hiring an SEO specialist is always good ...