Philips T7 Plus, a mid-range tablet and cheaply

 

Virtually every day we are seeing some new tablet model, and this time the lucky one is the new Philips T7 Plus, one that runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
The new 7-inch device features a Philips 1GHz processor inside (I suppose it is a core), along which we will find 512MB of RAM and an 8GB internal memory, which can be expanded using a microSD card . To all this we must add that the T7 Plus Philips also has a 2 megapixel camera on the back and front for video calls. It also has Wi-Fi.
The price of the device is around $ 194 U.S. dollars.

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Amazon may be working on its own smartphone

The online retailer and a favorite around the world, Amazon, grows more and more. With sales of Kindle and Kindle Fire tablet in his pocket, Amazon is preparing to launch into a new market: the mobile phone.
Sources close, the company is already talking with Foxconn to create a smartphone to rival Apple's iPhone and of course with other phones on the market as the S3 and HTC Galaxy One X.
It is expected that the future smartphone running a version of Android, which is probably the new 4.1 Jellybean. In addition, it is noteworthy that Amazon has already been put into full patent search, because this year has already had 5 problems of this type and apparently does not want to happen again in the future.

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Ringtonium: Create your own ringtones for your Android

 

Ringtonium, considered the best application to create ringtones in IOS, is now available for smartphones with Android operating system. The new app has a great user interface easy to use and is able to cut audio files perfectly and accurately, to create the ringtone you want. In addition, the application has some additional effects can be added to ring in the tone we've created.
Ringtonium is available from the Google store Play for only $ 2.

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Asus AMD K55DR Trinity is now on sale

 

While K55 Asus notebooks have been around for a while, we knew that the company was working on a new computer that uses the technology of AMD APU Trinity. The new laptop is the Asus K55DR-SX055V, which has an APU-4500 A8 AMD quad-core at 1.5GHz and has a 15.6 inch LED backlit.
The specifications of the Asus K55DR include a 500GB hard drive, 8GB of RAM, screen resolution of 1366 x 768, graphics card AMD Radeon HD 7670 and a DVD burner.
The rest of the features of the Asus K55DR complete with WiFi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, webcam, card reader, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0, HDMI interface and a 6-cell battery.
The notebook is available, at least in Italy, for $ 600, and not surprisingly you get to other markets soon.

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A mixture of Wii and Kinect want to change the man-machine interaction

 
Another thing is that it succeeds. Because if something we have been taught that betting systems to revolutionize the interaction systems is that their results are not always as good as expected. In this case, the initiative is called Leap Motion and consists of a device that sits in front of a monitor and is able to recognize the hand movements of users to be reflected in the computer without any contact.
Motion Leap can be considered as a remix of that seen in Wii and Kinect. The philosophy is the same as in the other two systems, converting the user's own command and control. The idea is to apply the Motion Leap philosophy navigation on a PC, allowing interaction with its various elements without actually touching the screen or mouse and keyboard.
The device, with a rectangular shape, is situated at the bottom of the screen and the user must place his hands in an elevated position on Leap Motion. According to the creators of the system, have developed a 3D recognition technology with specific software, allowing users a completely new interaction.
Its creators say Leap Motion "is more accurate than a mouse, as reliable as a more sensitive keyboard and a touch screen." In addition, they promise that the system is "200 times more accurate than anything else on the market", which promises much considering the advances in the field of motion recognition from Microsoft has been achieved with Xbox .
The device is about the size of an iPod and connects to the computer through a USB key. From their website they promise that the system is very easy to install, noting that its release is as important "as the first day of the mouse", but simpler because users do not need to learn to use it.
In his video presentation, you can see that Leap Motion to get around various activities and services of a PC in the style of Minority Report. Motion Leap makes virtually simulate the interaction that achieved with touch screens, but without touching.
As for the functions that can be performed, the test shows that Motion Leap shares and as such established pinch the screen to zoom or scroll to make a simple gesture are possible. The system promises high accuracy and can be applied to design programs, video games of all types and billing and office applications or browsing.
This is an innovative, useful for certain activities but perhaps completely for others. Its design and apparent ease of use are its great strengths. The device and can be booked and costs $ 70 (56.3 euros).
Related links:
- Leap Motion (http://www.leapmotion.com/)

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S Health monitors the health of users in the Galaxy S III

 

The company Samsung has announced the availability of S Health, a personal fitness application for the ultimate smartphone in South Korea, the Galaxy S III. This application lists a series of parameters that indicate the health status of each user, control and manage lifestyle to achieve a healthier lifestyle.

This application supports multiple medical sensors, such as blood glucose meters, blood pressure monitors and other analytical body. S Health allows sensors automatically transmit all measures of health to the smartphone via Bluetooth or USB, providing all information and recommendations on moving the health status of the user.

Applying S Health, log all information about the user's health through graphs showing the results of a simple and easy to understand. S Health is designed to analyze the data for long periods of time, which is an advantage for all those who need to monitor your health regularly.
Users can also manually enter data about your diet, exercise performed, drug consumption and other health criteria. In order to facilitate users to share their progress, S Health includes a system of integration with social networks that lets you update messages in online platforms like Twitter.
S Health is available for download in Spain, Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Korea through the application more networks installed by default in the Galaxy S III, and also through the category with the same name in Samsung Apps. The company plans to launch S Health in more countries soon.

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Google Play and your problem with malware

 

"700,000 downloads in three months"

Google Play, the official app store Google has allowed in the first quarter distribution of 17 applications with malware that has registered 700,000 downloads before being withdrawn. Security researchers have found that Android malware grows at a rate much higher than the planned, just as dangerous.

The data from malware and infections in Android are increasingly worrisome. Trend Micro has said that we have seen so far is not far from the "worst" and provides data that give an idea of ​​the magnitude, increasing the problem. According to security company in the last quarter doubled identified malicious applications from 10,000 to 20,000 in just one month.
In the first three months of the year, 5,000 identified TrendLabs malware designed to infect Android phones. This is a high amount, which at the time and was surprised by its magnitude. However, the figure has soared to quadruple in the coming months.
From Trend Micro have commented that the most worrying is that even in the official store of Google applications, Google Play, have distributed some of the infected files. Specifically, Trend Micro has said that a total of 17 malware application with Google have been sold in Play for long enough to record 700,000 downloads.
The objectives of the cybercriminals seem to remain the same as in previous months. According to Trend Micro, is looking to get money from their victims by charging premium services or viewing special announcements via mobile. In addition, data theft and personal information remains one of the interests of criminals, who have also begun to create botnets with these devices.
"The growth of Android malware is sustained and highlights the criminal interest in the mobile platform and particularly in the Android operating system. Criminals have always followed the behavior of users and continue to do so. As we move to a steadily towards the mobile web, mobile devices offer criminals new ways to generate revenue, "said the director of security research and communications at Trend Micro, Rik Ferguson.
TYPES OF THREATS
Although the volume of threats is increasingly high, the fact is that Android malware can be summarized various groups. The most common type of malicious app, which represents 30 percent of all those found by Trend Micro, is a form that poses as a legitimate application very popular. Trick users imitating another app is the most common.
Another group of malicious apps that users should avoid are those that allow hackers to spy on mobile devices and monitor and control your GPS signal, in addition to the reading of any text and calendar information. Two of these types of threats, so-called Spy Phone Spy Tool and PRO +, were recently discovered by Trend Micro as apps available for download on Google Play.
From Trend Micro users have recommended to bear in mind that Android is an open ecosystem where the level of enabled applications before they are allowed by Google Play is minimal. For this reason, the site has more risk than others who have a tighter control as the App Store.
If Google has a higher risk Play in nature, others stores may pose even greater security risks. For this reason, users should remain cautious about what to download. As a recommendation, Trend Micro has advised distrust of payment applications that are being offered free of charge, unless the company responsible for communicating to preform some sort of deal.

 

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'Cloud', 'tablets' and social networks, those valued unknown

 

The companies seem to agree that cloud computing, emerging devices and new communication tools, like social networks, represent great opportunities. However, it seems that even the companies still have no clear specific benefits or how they can change the dynamics of a company.
Wolters Kluwer a global company dedicated to information and editing for professionals and companies, has introduced through its software and A3 marks the fifth consecutive year CISS conclusions Advisor Technology Barometer, produced from over 1,000 surveys and Consulting Firms under the Advisory Forum.
The Cloud Computing (62 percent), Internet and the use of social networks (87 percent) are perceived by the consultants as beneficial for your business. However, adoption is relatively slow for these companies, since, according to the Barometer of Technology last year, 80 percent said ignoring the benefits of cloud and even, in some cases (11 percent) considered it unsafe and reliable.
The progressive implementation of Cloud Computing in the professional field is highly valued among counselors. 62 percent of the Cree-saving and improved accessibility of information and open new business opportunities. However, the remaining 38 percent raised doubts about the changes that may be involved in the work culture and information security.
INTERNET & SOCIAL NETWORKS
Internet and social networks are those that are more popular among counselors. In fact, 87 percent are considered as a strategic element, but only 39 percent acknowledge that you have corporate website and only 31 percent admit to having a presence on social networks. Among the most used are Facebook (38 percent) and LinkedIn (31 percent).
Smartphones and tablets are the "pending" of offices and consultants in the field of professional, says the study.
Although more and more familiar with them, 59 percent of respondents have not contemplated the use of these devices to perform the functions with customers. The main obstacles are the lack of observed possibilities containing or difficult to adapt their current processes for operational change like this.
Another outstanding aspect is the use of alternative channels to phone and email to communicate with customers. 62 percent still choosing to use these means.

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