Category: Gadget
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#WorldTelevisionDay: Broadcasters will always have a role – Expert
As the world witness rise of mobile internet and online video viewing, an expert in the broadcast industry has said “there will always be a role for television broadcasters”. TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports European Broadcasting Union’s David Wood stated this as the world marks World Television Day. World Television Day is celebrated around the globe on…
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Apple cuts production orders for all 3 new iPhone models
Apple has cut production orders in recent weeks for all three iPhone models launched in September, the media reported on Monday. There is a lower-than-expected demand for the new iPhones. Apple’s decision to offer more models has made it more difficult to anticipate the number of components and handsets the company. Apple shocked investors a…
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NCC advocates affordable LTE mobile devices
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) device manufacturers to produce affordable Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile devices. Mr Bako Wakil, the Head, Technical Standards and Network Integrity, NCC, made the call on the sideline of the 2nd Type Approval Industry Working Group Meeting in Lagos. In telecommunication, LTE…
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Apple to unveil iPads with facial recognition
Apple on Tuesday is expected to unveil updates to its Mac computers and iPads that include facial recognition features that have been available in the iPhone lineup at an event in Brooklyn. Analysts expect a new version of Apple’s iPad Pro, its higher-end tablet computer that competes with the Microsoft Surface, with thinner bezels and…
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What is need of Portal, Facebook’s new video calling device?
Facebook on Monday announced the release of Portal and Portal+, two new video communication devices for family and friends to easily connect. The social media giant said, with the aid of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, Portal makes video calling easier and more like hanging out, while a widescreen display let users enjoy every moment together.…
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Mrs. Akeredolu distributes laptops to 2018 Summer Boot Camp 4 Girls Naija participants
The Ondo State Governor’s wife, Mrs. Betty Akeredolu, has distributed 400 Microsoft laptop computers to some girls on two weeks ICT and solar technology training in the state. Mrs Akeredolu made this known in Akure at the closing ceremony of the 2018 Summer Boot Camp 4 Girls Naija. She said she had never been more…
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Samsung Galaxy S7 smartphones vulnerable to hacking
Samsung’s Galaxy S7 smartphones contain a microchip security flaw, uncovered earlier this year, that put tens of millions of devices at risk to hackers looking to spy on their users, researchers told Reuters. The Galaxy 7 and other smartphones made by Samsung Electronics were previously thought to be immune to a security vulnerability known as…
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French parliament approves ban on phones in schools
The French parliament has approved a far-reaching ban on mobile phones in schools, radio broadcaster Franceinfo reported on Monday following the result of the vote in the National Assembly. The law fundamentally bans the use of mobile phones in all preschools and primary schools, as well as middle school. The move had been a campaign…
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Union renews int’l commitment to combating stolen ICT devices
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has renewed commitments to combating counterfeit and stolen Information and Communications Technology (ICT) devices. TheNewsGuru reports the ITU standardization expert group for protocols, test specifications and combating counterfeit made the commitment arising from its July 18-27 meeting. Some of the challenges identified for counterfeiting and stealing ICT devices include, but…
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