Tuesday 25 December 2012

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Monday 24 December 2012

Twitter Surpasses 200 Million Active Users May Take 10 years to Reach 1 billion Users

Twitter last seems to be growing. After years of promises, finally looks at the microblogging platform to reach some goals, but some of the more noble distant. Social media and games is undoubtedly a huge blow to this century.

Just a few days later, Dick Costolo made good on his promise, so tweet downloads, the company also announced more user growth. This time, it monthly active users tonnes, according to Twitter's first single violation of the 2 million mark. This new milestone, an increase of 1.4 million monthly active users reported in March, and at least 42% of the growth that Twitter is no longer stuck in the sand.

Costello who also took the opportunity to display Twitter to announce the news. From 3.4 million in daily tweets Twitter now over 4 million daily tweets, see a jump reported as early as March of this year. These two indicators seem largely to the increase in the amount of social activities with the just-concluded U.S. presidential election. Twitter is a lot of use by both candidates see the contact between the higher visibility and user otherwise not be able to log in and use the service platform.

Although the figures are solid active participation of many people questioned if the new figures slowed again in the next few years. In fact, some people say that Twitter may be on the Internet is about to "age" before they reach the lofty goal of 100 million active users.

10-year estimate

Twitter's growth over the years, according to some analysts believe the company will not achieve the goal of 100 million active users, a few decades, all things being equal. This estimate is based on users, Twitter has been added to flow back to the average number of monthly since 2006. In some circles, this figure is marked as 195 million, a lot of people think that only a substantial increase (50%, some analysts) can help Twitter reached the 100 million mark in about four years time. That is to say, if Twitter does not jump to the "game" or "search", because Facebook has been completed.

I believe that these forecasts are not lost Costello joked months ago, his goal is to use the services of all 700 million people on Earth. In his speed, and even download tweet may never happen.

The conceal Twitter's one of the things that is its lack of coverage outside developed countries. In fact, Facebook has successfully grow, such as India, Brazil and other Asian regions. Twitter contrast there has been no advantage in these countries, largely dependent on English speaking users, the number remains healthy.

It is also very interesting to note that Google+ jump past, Google's social networking alternative to Facebook, Twitter, and it's only 2 years old. No matter how you cut it, Twitter seems to have reached maturity and saturation, only from a fundamental rethinking of the user to make it more attractive to the unconverted. Maybe it's time Costello and cooperation to get rid of the business of the 140-caharacter restrictions, it is possible things Twitter Back. Twitter may think that this will attract more users, in the case of Facebook, a free online film festival.

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Google gets it Wrong Too UK Buyers Irate at Nexus 4 Delays

Apple has a comprehensive public apology, the lack of many customers around the iPhone 5 fiasco unenviable task. Now Google's turn. While not exactly as bad as the iPhone door Waterloo seize Apple a few weeks ago, the company was still playing damage control because it is trying to alleviate customers in the United Kingdom Nexus 4 smartphone shortage.

This is what happened

Nexus 4 iPhone 5, but it is still in high demand, many people who seek a looking forward to pre-Christmas delivery. Equipment in the United Kingdom and Germany will soon be sold out, and many who have ordered through Google game given the transfer window is 3-5 days. This is not going to happen, many people found out the hard way after they rushed to their door looking for does not exist package.

UK customers frustrated with delays, lack of participation from Google began to vent, they do so using Google's own portal, Google+. The savvy customers do the below Google Kobold in the UK, prompting the response from Google UK and Ireland Managing Director Dan Cobley.

Supply problems galore

In his angry customers, Cobley also expressed the same sentiment in a couple of weeks ago, from Apple's Tim Cook (Tim Cook). This seems to be the main supplier of the Google Nexus and LG, has been the phone with reduced and the efficiency of transportation.

Here Cobley sincerely sorry customers comprehensive:

Darling

I know what you are experiencing is not acceptable to us all through the night and weekend work to solve this problem. From the manufacturer's supply is scarce, unstable, and our communication has been flawed. In this process, I can offer unreserved apology for our services and communication failures.

Transport prices for those first 3-5 days of your order fulfillment process. You can look forward to the beginning of the week, which will include e-mail notification of the tracking information. Although you will initially be charged in full, you will receive a credit for the freight shortly after.

Before Christmas, shipping estimates, we expect to process your order to achieve this week.

The people I know who ordered the Nexus so early is our most steadfast and loyal users and we are doing everything we can to make things better.

I'm sorry.

Dan

Now, if not from the heart, I do not what is the poor man, or even the end, "Dan. The biggest problem here is that you can fill those orders not completed in time for Christmas. Work at night and on weekends is one thing, but certainly looking at Google and LG is expected to order. Of course, the two companies expect demand for it is, after all, Christmas.

Google will need to do, if it is to survive this fiasco in smartphone buyers a lot of damage control. Nexus 4 is the Android phone's biggest selling point, but it is the flagship product in Google's own corporate brand. Nexus 4 resonate with customers, then Google may eventually downsize its relationship with Samsung, HTC and others, is conducive to maintaining the internal revenue. The many apparently riding Nexus.

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If you the Cobley do not get these phones is clear, then it may be his work. We can only hope, and LG keep the foot on the accelerator or for his sake. Google's supply chain also shows this glitch, I think, production and sales of mobile phone is not a simple problem, marketing mistake production levels, and you could end up with egg on your face.

BYOD Pushes Corporate Interest in Windows 8 So Says Michael Dell

There is a lot of technology and what is happening now quietly slipped under the radar of many high-tech guru's behest, in the world. Such a trend is BYOD short to their own devices. Simply put, this practice is to allow employees to their mobile devices and use them to access the company's data. This is a growing trend, clearly fueled the demand for Windows 8, especially the safe loading of the Tablet PC.

According to Wikipedia, "BYOD significant inroads in the business world, about 90% of the employees in the use of their own technology (at least in a limited capacity) at work in most cases, companies simply unstoppable trend some that BYOD can help employees more efficient. others, improve staff morale and convenient to use their own equipment, the company looks like a flexible and attractive to employers. "

Dell believes, BYOD will drive PC sales

In the world comes to Dell, the company's annual meeting and showcase the products and distribution partners, emphasized the upward trend of the company's founder, and the employees to work to their own devices, enterprise companies have expressed a keen interest in Windows 8.

"What we are seeing now is an urgent need for a real, because the CIO are worried about the consequences of a BYOD world., We are very pleased with the Windows 8 product, they expect an incredible experience, and you really need to get your business security and versatility and reliability, "Dell said.

The company has received a the BYOD trend will certainly benefit from the inherent morale and improve the quality of the staff, their own way. However, many people are showing the other side of this trend and data leakage, is a security threat, many IT managers and CIO deal with every day.

Hope (at least in the Dell and other vested interests), as more and more corporate investment in Windows 8 and equipment, house them, more and more employees will give up their own tablet PCs. After all, why bring the Tablet PC, the company provides a?

Some skeptical

"Interest" for many people, and did not translate into sales, and many analysts are pointing to sluggish sales, and even the company's Windows 8. Seems to promote consumer confidence, but Dell PC indifference from the dead. "I have already said, we firmly believe that the computer is very important. Approximately a quarter million PC sales annually. Installed base is about one hundred million. Implementation of the vast majority of the PC business, in In today's world, "Dell said.

However, with the Tablet PC may occupy more than 50% of PC sales in 2016 is difficult to see PC manufacturers will be able to keep afloat, not their core strategy to chip. The release of Microsoft's own Surface Tablet PC is a proven example of this change.

Instagram Betrayal Photo Sharing Company Now Plans to Sell User Photos

It is hard to say who shaped the creation of new terms of service Instagram, But in any case, things did not come out for the user. $ $ 100 million acquisition of a Facebook photo-sharing application update, its terms and the proposed disposal of the user's photos without their consent or any compensation.

This move seems is the Orwellian most privacy advocates, Instagram, in one fell swoop looks alienating a large part of the user base. Many have hinted that they will leave Instagram.

Here Instagram updated terms relevant part:

Some or all of the services supported by advertising revenue in order to help us to pay for or support, provide interesting content or promotions, you agree to the enterprise or other entity may pay us to display your user name, portrait photo (together with any associated metadata), and / or the action you take paid or sponsored content or promotional activities, without any compensation to you if you are under the age of eighteen (18), or under any other applicable The legal age to you on behalf of your parents or legal guardian, at least there is a also agreed to provide (to use your name, portrait, user name, and / or on behalf of your photos (together with any associated metadata)). "

The user does not have room for maneuver

Obviously, the new terms, the user has a choice is very small. When I was younger, you either like it or lump it. From a cultural point of view, it might be a safe guess, Facebook Instagram reasons to go this route. The common practice is doing what expect careless thoughts and concerns of users, this seems to be powered Instagram business.

Perhaps this is inevitable, Instagram's founder has just sold out more than a year to attract a large number of users, this implied. Users should not expect less profit motive inherent in start-up companies such as Instagram. Thing, which will make it hurt a large part of the contents of the user, now hear this content is licensed creator of a little consideration for what discouraged most.

Caveat emptor

The phrase "buyer beware is usually reserved to engage in commercial transactions, but in the age of digital features and content ownership, the so-called free services to attract people who need to subscribe warning when services like Instagram surge to the scene a tendency to rush to not care about too much impact on the road as part of this service in the Internet era of "freedom" what it means, or at least does not have the connotation, we have become accustomed to in the Internet age "free" is a tool to the ultimate lure people switch, the sooner user habits, insulation they will take more action Instagram like a concept.

When you really think about it, it is a shame that one word, the most suitable for new initiatives and I, I am pleased to Facebook and Instagram will make money from my card. One user put it succinctly: "I leave today. (Photographic) memory."

Instagram or its owner may not allow users to rebound about 2 sounds because we are human beings, willing to absorb the new online business giant action. I want to see the arguments in favor of, why Instagram is more respectable affiliate marketing sales Viagra pills.

Sunday 23 December 2012

Watch out Android Users 18.4 Million Android Devices Will Be Hit with Malware in 2012-13

Concerned about the Android users 184,000 Android devices malware will be hit 2012-13


When your mobile OS is more than one million daily active, and then see all sort of nasty things will find their own into the fray one way or another. By Google has faced with the plight of the world's most popular mobile phone operating system Android.

Over the past few weeks, and test, especially Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, the latest iteration of the Android. Of course, the biggest problem has been the malicious software, just this week, we introduced a study found the robot equivalent antibody, does very little to protect its users from malware. So, no matter how you look at it, Android's biggest problem is malware. But in the end how bad do Android users really have to worry about it? The observation deck of the security company seems to think so, the company's forecast is less than encouraged.

184,000 piece of equipment risk

According to the The Lookout 2013 Mobile Threat Predictions, between the end of 2012 and 2013, more than 18.4 million units of the device will at some point by malicious software attacks. The company has been in accordance with its forecast, and said, in its own "the possibility of infection rates, and extrapolated to 2013 based on expected shipment base Android devices.

Input perspective, the number does not look too bad. 18.4 million infected According to Lookout forecasts, all equipment will be just over 1%. Obviously not a bad number in the broader scheme of things, but perhaps terrible, if you happen to be a 184,000 infected.

How to protect yourself

Fortunately, the viewing platform has not only spray to cause mass panic, the company also revealed some useful tips how to protect themselves from malicious software.

At the top of the list of recommendations among users upgrade their operating system and device applications. Location suggested that as long as your carrier release updates you should get it, if you do not do so may harm the security of your equipment.

Next, the company recommends that users download and install the security software. This application, or a combination thereof, if you are a real safety awareness, should scan each application you downloaded malicious software. Because of the inherent weaknesses in the the Android native of threat detection, this proposal can not be overemphasized.

The location also recommends that users avoid charges of fraud, it is recommended that users check their phone bills suspicious charges, as well as to take proper care to connect to Wi-Fi hotspots, often a source of malware predators. Last but not least, the location the user is very vigilant, links and websites they visit. Spoofing is a very popular, malware infected devices, including mobile and desktop.

Google will no doubt want to pay a lot of attention Lookout predicted speed, minimize infection, even if the number is expected to total infection only an insignificant 1%.

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Will 2013 be the year of Apples iTV

Let's face facts: the worst secret of Apple's new iPhone 5 and iPad Mini two industries.

In fact, whether it is the product unveiling confirmed anticlimactic - This is mainly because of the trade rumors and leaked information and photos before they. This is especially true of the technical staff follow all the pre-release hype, resulting in a feeling of deja vu, when Apple CEO Tim Cook (Tim Cook) unveiled these

Products.

The bottom line is: We already know that Apple's latest smartphone and a small tablet look like, what they can do.

However, Apple's iTV is a completely different story.

Not many people know the so-called smart TV quoted the best-selling biography of the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs Walter Isaacson (Walter Isaacson).

, "Jobs said:" I would like to establish a comprehensive, easy-to-use TV. "This will be seamlessly synchronized with all your devices and iCloud, which will have a simple user interface, you can imagine, I was finally solved."

But we say goodbye to 2012 - Apple is the most abundant of the year, when it comes to product launches - set their sights on 2013, following a round of the latest buzz surrounding network TV (or whatever it will be calls).

Network TV really works?

Yes. Addition to Steve Jobs, he "cracked" the TV user interface, but Apple's Cook all but confirmed its roadmap. U.S. NBC interview with reporters earlier this month, Cook said that Apple TV is "strong interest", "back 20 years to 30 years, he compared the current living room TV experience." Even as early as In May, Cook talk about a 90-minute meeting of the Technology blog AllThingsD on their DX, but he hinted about interactive TV projects. When asked about the production of set-top boxes and Sharp handling TV panel production company, he replied retorted: "We can make a significant contribution far beyond the others in this respect, our products, we all want to do?"

When it coming?

The Focus Taiwan according to the report, an insider says, Apple TV will not be used until the end of next year, and is likely to debut the Consumer Electronics Show in January following (2014). Although the time may be accurate, Apple has never participated in the annual CES in Las Vegas scene, so this part of the tip is a bit suspect. Other reports indicate that, completely by 2014, we will not see the Apple brand TV. It was too late? Some analysts believe that this time how important it is, see below, the important thing is how? "

Where testing?

In an article published on December 19 Focus Taiwan, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (also known as Foxconn) has begun in New Taipei City on the grounds is a test of the "insider" in the factory, Apple iTV. This is not the first time the leak Apple iTV's development: In May this year, Terry Gou, Foxconn message - head - fell during the news conference to prepare for the interactive TV company, Apple, "China Daily" reported the rumored upcoming high-definition TV, however, a week later, the company quickly refuted this information, saying it is "inaccurate." By the way, Foxconn is the world's largest manufacturer of electronic components and manufacturers Apple iPhone and iPad products Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii and the Amazon Kindle.

How big is it?

Foxconn early TV screens ranging between 46 inches and 55 inches prototype is currently being tested in a recent article, BGR, which refers to the discovery of the Wall Street Journal. Same Wall Street Journal piece also said its sources confirmed that Apple is working with Sharp TV design, coupled with Sharp Corporation will provide the display panel. To concern Taiwan also reported, Foxconn currently being tested to the 55-inch TV prototype will not comparable discoveries will have retina screen has the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and MacBook Pro's? unlikely journey Chowdhury said, the managing director of global equity research and equity research, in an interview with reporters when, "Forbes, a 50-inch television with Retina display technology, today would cost about $ 25,000.

What can it do?

Apple's own HDTV can do is probably the most shrouded in secret - you will not find too much information online from other sources. Hum predict users can access to an app store, software and on-demand services to customize the TV experience, plus there icloud integration to multiple devices, to tie in with the content. icloud support the Piper Jaffray directors, general manager and senior research analyst Gene Munster (Gene Munster) said in a research report: "When a solution, combined with the previously broadcast on live television shows" record " is still a major obstacle in the cloud, perhaps this code exactly what Steve Jobs thinks that he has "cracked" the other rumors that Apple TV will also have a built-in camera for FaceTime video calls, and will include support for voice-activated Siri , which is now bundled with its iOS products. "We also believe that Apple could use Siri, its voice recognition, personal assistant technology, to strengthen their the TV provides simplified housework input display title or artist name and other information, to a TV (usually with a remote control), increased Jaffray. Given the Apple's focus in the design of interactive TV may also be ultra-thin, has a minimalist appearance.

The important thing is how it?

Many adhere to some analysts. BGR articles cited export Apple needs to launch the next big thing, in order to reverse the deterioration of investor sentiment. BGR quotes Barclays Capital (Barclays Capital) analyst Ben Reitzes predicted that the next big thing, who may be Apple's iTV, "Wall Street Journal" is correct - it's not even in 2013 launch of the year - so worrying, it will be too late to capture investors' panic. Apple's stock price has fallen by up to 25%, the last two months, from $ 705.07 high, just before the launch of the iPhone 5. Reitzes said Apple needs to launch the next big thing to remind investors why it is the most successful consumer electronics company in the world. "at the time of writing this, Apple's stock price is $ 525.70.



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Friday 21 December 2012

Christmas Bargain for Teachers Google Teams Up With Donor to Offer 99 Dollar Chromebooks

The Google Chromebook become quite the seller due to its exposure to the function of ability and fashion, but this did not prevent the the profits exempted bit of the search giant for a good cause. The software giant cooperation with DonorsChoose.org, Chromebook to the teachers in the transaction price of $ 99. This partnership will get their hands at a steep discount of $ 300 Samsung Series 5, but to see the teacher, there is a catch.

Must be a public school teacher

Many people will see the offer, but will be eligible not all (with most of these things), and qualified teachers need to part of the public school system, U.S. residents must be to the advantage of the price by 21 December, in 2012. Chromebook only $ 99 through DonorChoose.org and teachers must set what is known as the "capital of the target." Teachers will get their computer is not directly from DonorsChoose, but learn from the shore, the supplier of school supplies .

The offer is not very simple, you may notice, but there is so much to save in what is effectively a solid low-end laptop prices, many American teachers will be happy to jump through hoops. According to the mechanism of the of DonorsChoose About Us "page, the system works like this :: DonorsChoose.org can easily help those in need classroom. Public school teachers in classroom projects range from pencil poem microscope mitochondria. '

Google's charitable goals

Because she Chromebook read e-mail and surf the Web Google does not seem a high price and pride, indeed, it can be used as the most economical equipment. Its stylish and functional design, this is a popular school administrator, and Samsung 5 series Chromebook is currently the most widely deployed in schools. Google The purpose of this proposal is to help the cash-strapped public schools in the efforts to integrate it into the classroom.

Google seems partnership the DonorsChoose prominent Chromebook's ability to fight, the search giant's malware is not ashamed to plug this letter of thanks to all participants. Google said in its statement, rather cheeky: "worry-free technology, teachers and students to give a gift, thank you for your support." We can work together to ensure that the "virus ate my homework" is never uttered in the classroom where we can help classrooms get off to a good start in the new year! '

Small measure to fend for themselves, Google has been successful the Chromebook to attract more mainstream consumers. Its competitiveness in the field of tension, a lot of low-end laptop, do a lot of surfing and reading e-mail cost starts at around $ 300. Therefore, in order to take some convincing, allow consumers to buy Samsung 5 series for $ 399.