Author: Fridayposts

We’ve for some time had Moleskine’s Smart Notebooks, which allow you to jot down your thoughts and upload them to Evernote through an app. The new Smart Writing Set takes that idea and elevates it to a new plane, letting you quickly turn scrawled notes or doodles into digital files you can edit using a computer or any mobile app — no smartphone camera required. There are a few components at play here: the notebook, a smart pen, and a mobile app. The Pen+ is the key factor — it has a camera that captures your ink scratches as…

Anti-riot policemen have blocked the BringBackOurGirls members from accessing the presidential villa where they planned to hold a press conference. The DPO, Asokoro Police Station, CSP, Grace Longe said the protesters cannot be allowed to access the villa for security reasons. The BBOG is currently holding its world media conference to commemorate the two years anniversary of the abduction of 219 Chibok schoolgirls at the entrance road to the presidential villa. Details later… Source: Punch News

Cybercriminals are now adopting corporate best practices and establishing professional businesses to hoodwink and increase efficiency of their attacks against victims, Symantec’s Internet Security Threat Report (ISTR) has revealed. According to the report, this new class of professional cybercriminal spans the entire ecosystem of attackers, extending the reach of enterprise and consumer threats and fueling … The post Beware: Cybercriminals now adopting ‘corporate best practices’ appeared first on Technology Times. Source: Technology

The Ministry of Communication says that 20 Nigerian girls have been chosen to undergo a two-weeks intensive training on  Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) in China. The girls emerge as the overall best participants at the Ministry  “1000 Girls ICT Program” will be trained on   different fields in ICT at Huawei Headquarters, Beijing. The training … The post ICT: 20 Nigerian girls heads for training in China appeared first on Technology Times. Source: Technology

The Nigerian telecoms regulator has uncovered broad plans for the upcoming sale of the 2.6 GHz frequency spectrum used to offer broadband services, to be done through competitive bids come next month in Abuja, the nation’s seat of power. The impending sale of the 2.6 GHz spectrum has attracted the attention of prospective bidders preparing to participate in … The post How Nigeria plans to auction ‘broadband spectrum’ in Abuja appeared first on Technology Times. Source: Technology

Global digital music sales surpass physical formats for the first time in 2015, a new report from  International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) reveals. Total global music industry revenues grew 3.2 per cent to $15 billion, the market’s first significant annual growth in nearly two decades. According to the trade group’s 2016 global music … The post Report: Digital music sales surpass ‘real life’ formats in 2015 appeared first on Technology Times. Source: Technology

HTC has just launched its latest flagship smartphone, HTC 10, the first to feature the Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) selfie camera. The Taiwanese phone maker says the HTC 10 is the product of key customer feedback and the company’s “obsessive attention to details.” Review of the HTC M10 HTC employed a new approach in design with the HTC … The post Meet HTC’s new flagship smartphone: HTC 10 appeared first on Technology Times. Source: Technology

Qualcomm Incorporated says its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has made significant progress in expanding the deployment and adoption of its Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 technology. According to the wireless technology company, since the launch of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, many of the latest flagship smartphones were equipped with the latest generation of Quick Charge, … The post Qualcomm quick charge tech gains traction appeared first on Technology Times. Source: Technology

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and NEC Corporation says they have strengthen their alliance to capture new opportunities in key markets like networking. By integrating the HPE and Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, wireless and wired networking portfolio with NEC Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solutions, the companies hope to quickly accelerate the adoption of mobile-first networking … The post HPE, NEC tie to tap mobile-first networking stakes appeared first on Technology Times. Source: Technology

Google, has updated its app data base on Android to allow physically challenge user  interact with the simplicity of technology. Google says the  new update on android include voice access beta which allows people who have difficulty manipulating a touch screen due to paralysis, tremor, temporary injury or other reasons to control their android devices … The post Google app on Android upgraded for physically-challenged users appeared first on Technology Times. Source: Technology