The PC market could fall to the mobile device market

Are you planning the Apocalypse? The mobile device market is slowly "eating" the computers and laptops (especially the first). Some analysts wonder if the generations that are born today and in the years to achieve to put their hands on a computer with tower, which have been around for about 30 years.

A Gartner report predicts that the traditional PC market will contract by 7.6% next year, citing consumers buying smartphones, tablets and other ultra-portable devices as the cause.

Annually, we sell about 2000 million units of devices in the world (we're talking about PCs, phones and tablets). It is expected that this year the figure should reach 2.4 billion, marking an increase of 9% compared to 2012. Of course the device sales continue to increase, but going into details, lower computer sales in favor of smartphones, which will rise next to the tablets.

While many have a smartphone / tablet and use a computer to work (or play), it is expected that mobile gadgets are all that users need in a few years. The "portability" may well surpass the technology if this is so.

Do you think that mobile phones and other PCs raze achieve? Does the iPhone (to name one example) will become the traditional PC replacement?

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The censuses of the future will be via smartphones and Internet

The advancement in technology brings the possibility to simplify many tasks, both everyday and industrial levels. Today, in most countries the surveys are continuing forward in the same way: someone passes by us and asks us the data you need to know, such as how many people live in the area, age, income, etc. Well, as we said, the technology advances and progress in various aspects will influence and customs, and the old custom of door-to-door census will end in about 7 years. Obviously this will not be made ​​immediately on a global scale, but gradually will expand.

As announced by the Office of the U.S. Census, in 2020 the census will be carried out over the Internet . Currently being carried out some tests with 250,000 households were randomly selected.

Within a few years, the Internet, smartphones and other products and technologies could produce big changes in our lifestyle, getting closer to futuristic societies that are usually seen in many feature films.

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Smartphones could incorporate a sapphire screen

So, you may display your next smartphone may come to be made ​​of sapphire . Currently, sapphire is used even in vehicles due to its military strength, and it is believed that if used to create the screens of smartphones, then the same would become very resistant to scratches and falls, and even be able to survive without typical problems fall on a concrete floor.

Sapphire is one of the world's toughest minerals, surpassed only by diamond. Obviously, it being a type of precious gem, the price of a screen of sapphire would be a bit high, costing $ 30 each, while the standard of today, the Gorilla Glass, costs about $ 3.

According to a report from MIT, GT Advanced Technologies is working on a method to create sapphire sheets thinner than a human hair and are looking for a way to reduce the cost of production. Not expected to reach these screens cost the price of a Gorilla Glass, but perhaps costing about 3 or 4 times, which is good when compared with the cost 10 times more than today.

Does it seem possible that smartphones can take this kind of display?

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This Christmas sales of smartphones and tablets were a record

Unsurprisingly devices mobile as smartphones and tablets are chosen as Christmas gifts because they are usually perfect and useful for everyone. What did surprise us a bit is the amount of tablets and smartphones that were sold in this past Christmas. Sales broke all records and what expectations.
According to a report by the firm Flurry, the number of devices activated iOS and Android this Christmas were a total of 17.4 million. It is a big number for a single day. Between December 1 and December 20 were activated on average 4 million devices a day, so the last 25 numbers grew by approximately 332%. When compared to last year, the record was 6.8 million, we will see that also exceeds.
Besides this, 51% of devices were activated tables, while the remaining 49% were mobile.
Tell us: you gave or received a tablet or a smartphone this Christmas?

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Tips to survive the 3 days of darkness

It is more than probable that in recent days we have all heard about the 3 days of darkness in 2012 and on December 21, 2012 . As the famous date approaches, more and more people become aware of the rumors, and not only through the social networks and the web, is now a topic that play a lot in the mouths of many.
We can not have complete confidence if we will live three days in the dark or not, but just in case it would not hurt to have on hand some tips in case the event be true. Just do not remember that we have devices such as mobile phones , computers , smartphones and whatever works electrically or rely on electricity to function.
It is likely that many, if sought something about it on the web, have been found with notes on a Tibetan monk who has given some tips to survive the three days of darkness. What advice has given this person? Mainly five:
1) Finish all outstanding issues. He says that to prepare for the changes ahead, we need to end all outstanding issues we have before next December 21 and possibly not leave anything important for the next year.
2) The day before the phenomenon, it would be on December 20 when it happens on schedule, it is recommended that people go to camp if you own a house there, ie, away from the city. It also suggests that we need food and food for at least two months because the power grids would take to be put into operation again.
3) We should not forget to book things like candles for the days of darkness and later, if it is winter and it is also necessary to gather wood for heating and warm.
4) Between 21 and 24, days that supposedly live in the dark, it is recommended that windows with fabric cover ourselves, not to look out and not go out as much as possible outside.
5) When the light is restored, the monk advised us to stay a little longer in the field before returning to the city (if we left the golf course). This is because for a few weeks humanity continue to receive the result of the phenomenon. The lama said that the planet will recover fully only at the end of March.
Something that emphasize various websites is not to go outside and not answer the door. Foods that should be canned and keep similar, remember that having no electricity we can not use refrigerators, so many types of food will become inedible after a few days. A first aid kit is not bad and where possible we must have the full gas bottle. Partner with neighbors and make agreements with them is a good idea. And above all, there remain calm.
If you have any tips you'd like to share, feel free to do so in the comments.

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Cardio, iPhone app to check the heart rate

 

Sometimes it seems that smartphones were magic, right? A development team at MIT has created a great app for iPhone called Cardio, which detects your heart rate as blood flowing through our face. All you need do is launch the application and look at the camera, and if you're in a well lit area will be even better.
In addition, you can have fun with this app to check the heart rate of chickens and other animals.
Cardio costs $ 5.

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First Nokia Phone with Windows 8 would be presented in September

Nokia continues to seek a foothold in a market of smartphones that have been planted harsh rivalries. The focus of the Finnish corporation for Windows Phone is still standing, which is why we would soon see a new smartphone with Microsoft software. According to information published on the web, Nokia would release a phone with WP8 in September.

The event would be scheduled for Nokia World, the traditional annual conference organized by the firm. The intention of the company would be that the device hits the stores before Christmas, time of year when sales soar. Consider that the release of Windows Phone 8 would be scheduled for November.

Nokia needs a successful smartphone and need it immediately. With the introduction of Lumia 900 won rave reviews, but it ended when he reported that he could not upgrade to Windows Phone 8. This decision affected all smartphones running Microsoft's operating system and caused a negative response from the public.

What the European company needs to strengthen its popularity in the United States to build an international strategy from there. Recall that during the last quarter only sold 600 000 smartphones Lumia in American territory. This figure is too low for a company wishing to compete head to head with iPhone and Android mobile vast arsenal.

There will be attentive to what happens on the 5th and 6th of September, because Nokia World 2012 could leave us very important new Windows Phone Hand 8.

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Ultrabooks could recharge your smartphone over the air in 2013

 

The Palm Pre phone and showed the world how great may be the wireless charges, and did so in 2009. Many of today's smartphones can be recharged wirelessly, except for some models, but what really draws attention to this type of load is that it is made ​​by ultrabook, and the idea has been Intel .
It seems that Intel could begin to develop its own technology for wireless charging smartphones by ultrabooks, which undoubtedly sounds great, but otherwise there may be some drawbacks in this regard. First of all, it is likely that the smartphone needs to be Intel architecture, and currently the only mobile phone developed by Intel is the San Diego, that truth is not bad, but the idea can not convince companies also manufacture laptops and smartphones with ARM processors, such as Lenovo and Asus.
Another reason why we may not see this come to light, is due to the high cost of development. Companies like Sharp and Samsung are already working on their projects, but the expenses are not allowed to move forward apace.
If the rumors come true, Intel would be introduced this new charging technology in mid-2013.

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Supplier of Samsung accused of child exploitation

It is estimated that Asia is the continent with the highest rate of child labor, and here are the companies that provide parts of devices like the iPhone and smartphones Galaxy. Apple insurance company is not the only criticism on the grounds of some workers, since apparently the great rival of Apple, Samsung, has been charged in a similar way recently. As reported by a Chinese activist group, the company HEG Electronics, provider of the South Korean firm, has children under 16 years in their factories, which work under conditions which are not appropriate, but that's not all.
It seems that these young people working in the same conditions as adults but receive only 70% actually pay their fair share for the type of work they perform. In addition, it is rumored that there were several accidents in the factory, but it appears that none of them was fatal.
No doubt these events what they do is create a bad name for the South Korean giant's technology. What do you think about it?

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SmyleSafe: Android web browser aimed at children

 

Internet is a place where a person can find just about anything you're looking for (or not). This often concerns parents and for that reason it prevents access to the Internet for children. For small to surf the net safely and from an Android device has been created SmyleSafe, a web browser for kids.
As expected, SmyleSafe has filters that parents can activate. If you want your son / daughter is not something unexpected while browsing the web, simply enable the necessary filters and will ensure that there is a surprise lead. While there are all kinds of filters and software for computers and laptops , smartphones options are scarce, and this is one of the best probably.
SmyleSafe is also an app intuitive and easy to use. Can be tested for free for fourteen days, after which if we have to keep buying it for $5. There is also a version of IOS.

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Head to Head: Windows Phone 8, 6 and Android IOS 4.0

 

Leugo the leading manufacturer of Smartphones to disclosure of the new features of their products, some users have raised the question: which is better?.

Microsoft revealed the details of the new version of its mobile operating system, Windows Phone 8, to be released before Christmas this year, going to seriously compete against Apple's iPhone OS 6, which should appear in the hands of consumers around the same date.

On the other path is Android 4.0, latest version of the popular Google platform, which has received rave reviews for his maturity, functionality and simplicity of use. Finally, there is Windows Phone 7.8, future versions will come as a consolation for WP 7.5 Current users who can not upgrade to eight but still receive some of their functions through 7.8.

How are facing? Compared in terms of objective characteristics, and this is what we get:

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Samsung S3 Galaxy has already sold over 10 million units

 

The people at Samsung must be found with a smile from ear to ear, and is, frankly, anyone would be so if your last product has sold over 10 million units in almost 2 months, right? Already 10,000,000 smartphones running Android Galaxy S3 in the hands of their owners, which does not take into account the units that were purchased but not yet shipped.
The news was given by Shin Jong-kyun, head of a division of Samsung. If we look back, remember that the Galaxy S2 5 months needed to achieve the same number of sales, indicating that the S3 is a device that has very high demand, and may even be the most sought after in the world today.
Are you among the lucky users who have at least one of these more than 10 million devices?

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An application returns to life dinosaurs

 

dinosaurs may have been extinct for more than 65 million years, but a Canadian museum uses a new application to restore life.
With the Ultimate ROM application called Dinosaurs, the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, uses augmented reality, virtual vision of the real world which can be extended with graphics or other content.
When visitors point their smartphones to indicators throughout the museum, dinosaurs come to life on the application. IPads displayed in the museum and aimed to show the skeletons of creatures with more realism, with meat.
"We can see how they would look with skin when they were alive and how they have moved and behaved," said Tracy Ruddell, vice president of marketing assistant museum, where technology is on display as part of the show "Last Dinosaur".
"As a museum all that matters are real-world objects," said Ruddell. "But being able to give life to prehistoric dinosaurs was something really amazing."
Worldwide, museums and art galleries have increasingly incorporated their technology exposures, which can be accessed through mobile applications.
"Augmented reality allows us to do things with goals that would never see in the physical world because, of course, we have to preserve specimens," said Ruddell. "It also enables us to provide educational information, and stories about these objects that are traditionally difficult to do."
After years of being relegated to the realm of science fiction, augmented reality is finally entering mainstream. ABI Research expects the industry to reach the 3,000 dollars in profits in 2016, from 29 million in 2010.



 

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Jolla resumes where it left Meego Nokia

The operating system Meego continues its development through Jolla, a company founded by former employees of Nokia who worked on the N9. This new company, also based in Finland, could launch its first devices this year.

Nokia and Intel announced MeeGo at Mobile World Congress 2010, with the intention of creating a Linux-based operating system that worked in 'tablets', laptops and smartphones. The goal was to compete with Android. However, a year after Finland decided to abandon the project and focus on Windows Phone as a platform for their devices.

As a result, the N9 and N950 has been stalled without updates and with a low range of applications available on the team who worked Meegan.

However, despite the setbacks, Meego is not dead. Engineers who worked in the operating system have founded Jolla. As stated by the executive director of La Jolla, Jussi Hurmola: "Nokia created something wonderful, the best product for smartphones market, and we believe it deserves continued." They also claim the expertise of engineers better able to Meegan and Linux for this project.

The brand has announced the creation of its own line of smartphones that will bring the base of Meegan, but have a new interface. They promise a range of high quality smartphones follow in the footsteps of the N9 and expect the faithful support of this operating system developers.

According to the company said on Twitter: "La Jolla-based smartphones will have a bright new future." Reach the market later this year.

In front of Jussi stands Hurmola Jolla, ultimate responsibility of Meegan. Still have offered more evidence on the characteristics of the new smartphones or on its market price.

Nokia is another setback after only a few days ago, the developer Sotiris Makrygiannis Meego chief, announced his resignation along with a group of designers and engineers to undertake new projects independently. Finland has so far avoided comment on the development of La Jolla.

Related links:

- Press Jolla at Nokia Conversations (http://nokiainnovation.com/2012/07/first-official-jolla-press-release/).

- Twitter Account Jolla (https://twitter.com/JollaMobile).

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