Sony introduce updated Xperia Z3 +

This spring, the company introduced a smartphone Sony Xperia Z4 for the Japanese market, which is in all other countries is known as the Z3 +. While the novelty collects negative reviews due to overheating of the top processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, the company introduced another device, but for the American market. Xperia Z4 and Z3 + is a modification of the operator Verizon.

Sony Xperia Z3 +  has 5.2-inch screen WQHD c resolution of 1440 x 2560, while the Z3 + screen resolution is 1080p. Battery capacity is increased from 2930 mAh to 3000 mAh. Also there was a built-in support for wireless chargers Qi standard and PMA. For this upgrade the device had thickened to 1.7 mm and heavier 18 In other respects it is the same Sony Xperia Z3 +.

Recall, Sony Xperia Z3 + has a 5.2-inch display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels, 64-bit eight-processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2.1, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of non-volatile memory, a slot for expansion is (up to 128 GB). Here installed 20.7-megapixel primary and 5.1-megapixel front camera. The battery capacity of 2930 mAh. Frame smartphone – metal. Gadget meet modern flagship competition.

Dust and moisture protection have not gone away, it is the same smartphone Addiction Sony. A nice new feature is the lack of plugs in port Micro-USB – now do not have to open it each time to charge your smartphone. This should affect the overall feeling of solidity gadget. Dimensions new items are 146h72h6,9 mm, and weight – 144 g

The first buyers of Sony Xperia Z3 + report overheated device, calling it “too hot”, noting the impossibility of comfortable operation. This is despite the fact that Sony uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2.1. Yield found the Japanese operator NTT DoCoMo. It was a memo to the CO Snapdragon 810 devices, which advises the smartphone off during charging, make regular backup of all data stored in the smartphone and tablet use at home.

Sony introduce updated Xperia Z3 +

GOOGLE TO PAY FOR DETECTION security holes ANDROID

Google launches the Android Security Awards, in which will be awarded to users who have found problems in the security of the operating system Android. To some extent the developer starts to compete with the US Army, which also offers to sell information about vulnerabilities in mobile operating system.

Holes in the safety of the most popular mobile operating system increasingly used by hackers and virus writers, which becomes a major cause of loss of funds users. Even the way Android M, it seems, the situation will not change dramatically as the release of new versions of Android, by the way, is quite rare. In this critical problems regularly found developers. In particular, in May, it was found a problem, due to which the threat appeared to be more susceptible to 500,000 units, and Edward Snowden said that the virus would spread through the official Google Play store US intelligence agencies.

For error category “Moderate” Google is willing to pay $ 500 for problems of high risk – $ 1,000 for critical holes – $ 2,000. The amount will be doubled to 50%, if the contestants will be able to create a test job to check for problems, and twice in the case of writing a patch to fix the problem.

The highlight Google:

“The final amount of compensation is always selected in accordance with the decision of the expert committee. In particular, we can decide to pay higher amounts for highly complex or serious vulnerabilities; Decide what is more profitable for you: a single report, including a description of several problems or several closely related reports to ensure uniform award. “

It is worth noting that, under the terms of the program, contestants can detect vulnerabilities only on devices offered by the official retailers in the US, that is, the Nexus and Nexus 9. 6 If the error will be fixed on another device, the user who discovered it, would not be able qualify for the award Android Security Awards. Compensation will be paid only to the first party, discovered the vulnerability. If the problem occurs after a complex set of actions, such as the application will not be considered. However, there is a positive thing: so, especially for the detection of serious security holes remuneration may reach 30 000 dollars.

While Google is constantly engaged in the search for vulnerabilities in Android, the company’s specialists can not detect them all. That is why the help of independent experts in the field of security in the analysis of the problems of the operating system may increase the chances of Google in detecting holes to the moment when they become aware of the general public.

Analysts from the company FireEye recently published a report which stated that from January to October 2014 the number of malicious software for Android has increased by 500% compared to the same period of 2013. However, in April 2015, Google announced that the number of potentially dangerous software installed on devices running Android, it has decreased by 50% per year, and currently only 1% of devices are malware. Well, according to experts, this means that about 10 million Android-plates, smartphones and other gadgets contain Viruses.

GOOGLE TO PAY FOR DETECTION security holes ANDROID

HTC has found another way to earn on users

HTC has felt no better on the market – she again began to lose money. The reason, many experts have called a dubious updated flagship smartphone and high competition in the middle and lower price points. And now, the Taiwanese manufacturer has decided to increase their income by the existing owners of the smartphone of its production, adding to its original wrapper advertising.

According to Software-boom, HTC is planning to add display advertisements in BlinkFeed – part proprietary shell HTC Sense, which displays news feed users. Now, the company confirmed this information and noted that the pilot launch will take place in the United States, Britain, Germany, Taiwan and China, that is, the most interesting markets for HTC. If successful, the producer, for sure, is not limited to these markets.

HTC representatives promised not to show advertisements in the form of scattered banner bored or pop-ups, and to integrate it into a tape BlinkFeed with proper formatting. from an aesthetic point of view, this is the right step. In addition, the user will not miss her way past, as outdoor advertising will be as close to the base material. However, Taiwanese promise shutdown function display advertising, which certainly pleases. However, the method of additional earnings after the sale of the gadget is a bit unfair to the buyers. Or the manufacturer thinks so reduce the cost of his flagship to actively compete with other, more successful players in the market?

Progress with the launch of advertising will not solve the problem of HTC in the market, however, such a model can help to further monetize the manufacturer to hold with more successful rates until next year – Cher Wang had to bluff about the future line ahead of time because of the extremely dubious sales results HTC One M9. In the autumn the company will present “heroic” device (return HTC Hero?), And the following year the flagship get radically new look.

Recall, as head of HTC’s Peter Chou recently left (Peter Chou), and in his place was appointed Cher Wang, who has spearheaded the HTC and is the co-founder of the company. It emphasizes the need to expand the ecosystem of devices, as well as plans to fix the problems of the market in the near future. Another proof of the serious intentions of HTC is the reaction to the possibility of selling the company to another local giant ASUS.

HTC has found another way to earn on users

REVOLUTION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VIRTUAL REALITY OF OCULUS

Head-mounted display is becoming more they cost less, and soon may well turn into a completely normal attribute of computer games as a joystick or mouse. We recently recalled the 5 best head-mounted display, the most promising of them is Oculus Rift. However, the fundamental problem is the inability to complete the dive due to a lack of advanced controllers, and although there is progress in this field. So, Oculus has decided again to shake up the industry.

Oculus company demonstrated its new developments, made it possible to take a closer look at the final sample of the helmet, but the most unexpected announcement was the latest pointing Oculus Touch: «We have said that entering [virtual reality] difficult, but we were able to do it right.”

The latest device is an unusual gadget to interact with the digital world, a sort of a game pad is divided into two parts (one hand). Each of them is a joystick, two buttons on the front side and one trigger. There is also a tactile feedback and ring surrounding brush will track the movements of a person that will make virtual reality more realism – walking in the park, we did not hesitate to run your hand over the leaves of a tree, in the games is for this to be special button. This gadget has to solve the problem of the need for certain clicks for each action. Live demonstration of the manipulator is expected at E3.

It is an ambitious company Oculus, working on virtual reality, after its acquisition by Facebook has become much faster to move from prototypes to actual devices. The rates are so high that in the first quarter of 2016, consumers can get their hands on head-mounted display Oculus Rift. But the appearance of a cunning manipulator for users not yet known, except that they do not appear in the first half of 2016 and will not be part of the base with a helmet. But the founder of Oculus Palmer Lucky said that together with the helmet buyers will get a gamepad on Xbox One.

The company was a consumer product for a long time, having not only encourage the industry to develop, but also to acquire competitors such as Valve, Razer and Sony, and ultra-cheap from the huge Cardboard Google. There are other major competitors that operate in the field of augmented reality.

REVOLUTION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VIRTUAL REALITY OF OCULUS

GOOGLE GLASS adapts FOR THE BLIND

Use Google Glass, in spite of the closure of the project, the US decided to startup Aira. Engineers have developed a service audiopodskazok to help navigate the city blind and visually impaired people.

 

Start Aira creators intend already at the beginning of 2016; The project is now in beta testing. Correct routes help assistants, who will see the information perceived Google Glass. Using the solutions of Aira Force virtually every American: the need to buy their own pair of Google Glass is not, as the service will be available by subscription.

Starting the service is carried out triple Aira touch to a special sensor on the arc. Immediately thereafter, the user communicates assistant who receives from Google Glass streaming video and location information of the client in real time. In addition, the Assistant receives information about traffic in the area and places that may interest the user. It also has information about the history of customers, the contact information of their proxies in the event of emergencies, the data on their preferences – habits, hobbies, frequently visited locations, and favorite cafes.

Who can act as an assistant? A close relative, friend or co-worker Aira. Startup plans to bring to the project and volunteers for people who have nowhere else to turn for help. The developers will take the issues of training and supervision of assistants; in the draft contract stated that the assistant client can only be the person with whom the user is familiar Google Glass and whom he trusts. However, commenting on the potential danger points for assistant startups do not give. Well, it is still interesting that decision stick with GPS, although the rapid discharge of Google Glass could represent a serious danger to the client.

In Aira is not specified whether the Google Glass only gadget that can be used with software developed by startup. It is possible that the project will soon be adapted for glasses and augmented reality helmets HoloLens, Oculus Rift, Mini Augmented Vision, and others.

GOOGLE GLASS adapts FOR THE BLIND

DUE TO MICROSOFT NOKIA not released smartwatches

Prototype smartwatches, which is engaged in the development of the mobile unit Nokia, published edition of The Verge. Pictures that are expected to prepare for the campaign gadget Moonraker, not the concept artami. They were found in the blog of Microsoft employee Pei-Chi Sieya (Pei-Chi Hsieh) in Tumblr.

The source claims that the development project Moonraker was stopped after Microsoft completed the takeover of the Finnish company’s mobile division. The functionality of the prototype at the time of abandoning it was, of course, lower than Apple Watch gadgets and other key developers of wearable electronics.

By the screenshots suggests that Moonraker, the design of which is made in the spirit of the Microsoft Phone, ensure access to basic functions of Windows-smartphone. With their help, you can send and receive messages, operate the camera, work with your mail, make phone calls, talk to Facebook. The publication states that the clock display automatically when the user lifts his hand to Moonraker, and off when it is lowered.

Nokia intended to submit a clock with a smartphone Lumia 930. However, after the completion of the deal, Microsoft has decided to concentrate on the issue of his fitness tracker Band, has a broader functionality.

DUE TO MICROSOFT NOKIA not released smartwatches

Johnny Ive left his post and went to INCREASE

The person in charge for a long time for the design of gadgets Apple, and recently – for system interfaces, is leaving his post as senior vice president of design. He moves to a new post, which was created especially for him – now “a man of the white room” became the general director of the design company Apple.

As befits a big man, Johnny Ive had two deputies – with the first of July, Richard Howarth (Richard Howarth) and Alan Dai (Alan Dye) will take their positions, and will be engaged in the design gadgets and interfaces, one for each direction, respectively. Howarth took part in the creation of iPhone from the first generation, and Dai, for example, was responsible for the iOS 7 interface and Apple Watch.

In fact, the reshuffle is purely character of the distribution of powers as Jonathan Ive is headed by both teams. The new HR system will reduce the burden associated with administrative activities. John will now have more time to “existing design projects and future initiatives,” the letter said Tim Cook.

The plans for the CEO for the design of the products do not only companies, but also to focus on the design of Apple’s retail stores and the new futuristic campus of the company. As reported, Johnny will not only by the building of the campus, but also for matching tables and chairs to be used by employees.

 

Let us, as we have experienced staff to cope with the management and how it will affect the company’s future gadgets. But the most important issue is, and how soon we will see the results of Alan Dye, because it is the appearance of new iOS and OS X caused a storm of debate and, in contrast to the Material Design in the camp of Android, have taken a cool brand loyal fans.

Johnny Ive left his post and went to INCREASE

MICROSOFT AND SONY flew out of the ten largest manufacturers of smartphones

It is highly competitive smartphone market, as well as its dynamic force manufacturers literally fight for a place under the sun, especially in recent years, as Chinese companies are gaining increasing power and authority. The result speaks drop big names, as well as the emergence of new players to the top. And if the first place is still retain the Samsung and Apple, is already in the top ten is not so stable – A-brands are beginning to leave the list of the largest manufacturers.

Once mastodons market, the Japanese Sony and the US Microsoft, previously bought Nokia, left the top 10 manufacturers of smartphones. And if Microsoft situation as a whole is getting better – sales of Windows Phone grow, although the pace lags behind the average – that Sony still can not get out of the ongoing correction of forecasts of sales, mostly in the smaller side.

Microsoft is making a big bet on Windows 10, but if the success on the desktop there is almost no doubt, that’s the case with smartphones prospects is vague. Sony also has repeatedly made it clear that the production of “smart” phones are not the main, but the staff employed in the mobile unit, is steadily declining.

But in the top ten there are now just seven Chinese companies: Lenovo (including, Motorola), Huawei, Xiaomi, ZTE, Coolpad, Alcatel and Vivo. And let these manufacturers sales are still far from Samsung and Apple, it’s time to think about the giants of the new, more flexible policy, if they do not want to give up the palm nimble Chinese.

MICROSOFT AND SONY flew out of the ten largest manufacturers of smartphones

WINDOWS PHONE USERS CAN NOT wait for WINDOWS 10 MOBILE

The company Microsoft in 2015 will bring together all of the devices – computers, tablets, laptops, smartphones, set-top boxes, “smart” gadgets – under a single OS Windows 10 (in seven variations), which will be the last system. Updates will bring many innovations, which constantly tells Microsoft more than six months, the last time at its annual conference in late April. The interest of users is growing by the day that the statistics systems Windows 10 Technical Preview.

In February, it became clear that the pace of development has not yet been published Windows Mobile 10 spread above Android 5.0, and the new statistics AdDuplex demonstrates that those wishing to participate in the testing of the new mobile operating system is very large – in the past month in the program to take new members, which led to a threefold increase in the spread test builds.

The share of Windows 10 accounts are now 2.3% of the audience of mobile Windows, although in the past month, there were only 0.7%. It is also noteworthy that the long-end Lumia 520 is gradually losing ground – its share decreased by 3.4% in three months. But a smartphone is actively gaining popularity, it’s Lumia 535, although its share is still little importance against the backdrop of a far more popular Lumia 520, 630 and 635.

Remarkable growth in Windows 10 Technical Preview, which will be named Windows 10 Mobile, confirms the growing interest of users of the system, and the audience does not seem limited to a hardened geeks. If the company will not only keep the interest, but also to attract new members, it is possible that we will see her return to the top ten manufacturers that Microsoft left a couple with Sony.

Since the purchase of Nokia mobile division, the software giant Microsoft has released to the market has a decent amount of smartphones, but all of them except the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL, perhaps aimed at the budget market devices. The more interesting expected official launch system, because along with the announcement of the expected emergence of a leader on the Windows 10 Mobile, which can be “leaked” in early May Lumia 940.

WINDOWS PHONE USERS CAN NOT wait for WINDOWS 10 MOBILE

Secure and stylish smartphone Kyocera Urbano V02

The company Kyocera introduced the second version of its smartphone lasting Urbano V02 technology bone conduction of sound. Although compliance with the strictest security standards, the product has a nice stylish design. The model can be used in hiking, cycling, at various sports.

The developers have paid great attention to the level of security device. This, in particular, says testing for compliance with the international standards of integrity for the electrical and electronics IP55 and IP58. In addition, the smartphone has been tested in accordance with military methods MIL-STD-810G.

To improve the reliability of the display device is protected by special shock-resistant glass DragonTrail. The high degree of opacity hull enables smart phone in the rain, after falling in a puddle, sand, dirt and dust. Functional shows resistance to vibration, which makes it possible to apply devays traveling on a bicycle, motorcycle, car, including over rough terrain.

Developer mentions resistance hardware to high and low temperatures, as well as their sharp changes (drops). As a result, the product can also take in the winter sports and in an area with an extreme climate. Moreover, the model has been certified resistance falls and blows.

Protected smartphone Kyocera Urbano V02 uses a Snapdragon processor with 400 PM = 1.4 GHz. System memory has 2 Gigabyte flash memory – 16 GB. As a policy framework applied next generation operating system Android Lollipop Version 5.1.

The information is displayed on the screen diagonal of 5.1 inches with an aspect ratio of 720 x 1280 pixels. Travelers, mobile workers and athletes available front camera of 5 MP. For higher quality video recording and photo using the main camera 13 MP, secured flash and autofocus.

Smartphone guarantees excellent audibility in noisy environments through the use of technology in bone conduction sound vibrations Smart Sonic Receiver. To ensure the autonomy of the applied battery capacity 2.2 A / h and energy saving technology.

Initially Kyocera Urbano V02 will be offered in Japan. In the future, probably his promotion to the international market. On the value of the data is not.

Secure and stylish smartphone Kyocera Urbano V02

Elon Musk opened a school for children

As you know, Elon Musk, inventor and entrepreneur, always the old adage – you want to get something good, do it yourself. And it must be said, does. Now Musk opened a school, and what said in an interview at the Beijing television. The school, which was opened by the founder of Tesla, called Ad Astra (lat. – To the stars). In fact, a small school was created last year, but it taught only five children, Ilona. Musk said that the current US and Canadian schools do not give children the education that would be kept pace with the latest technologies and discoveries.

Today this school, there are not just for kids mask, but it has also trained 14 children of primary school age. Some of them are the children of employees of Tesla. Elon Musk and teachers schools provide children an education that corresponds to the abilities of each student. Musk himself argues that education must first learn how to solve real-life problems, and not to provide a dry theoretical knowledge base. Here’s how it described the entrepreneur and founder of several companies.

It is important to learn how to solve problems from within, without having a standard set of tools and solutions.

While the school is experimental, but the mask is planning to expand it and make more accessible.

Elon Musk opened a school for children

The network has a teaser and render smartphone Gionee Elife E8

Just yesterday we shared with you the latest news about the Chinese smartphone Gionee Elife E8. The network has flowed smartphone image having a metal body golden. Today we learned some details of the smartphone camera and a live image of the device.

It was once again confirmed that the resolution of the sensor main camera Elife E8 will be 23 MT. However, the camera with the resolution could take pictures whose quality is such that their shot at the camera with a resolution of 100 MPs – through technology overlaying multiple images on each other. Looking at the teaser presented above, we can safely say that it deals with the properties of the camera – or rather, the zoom capabilities. Teaser image indicates that during use the zoom image quality as a result remains good.

Today’s rendering shows us what we have not seen at yesterday’s rendering – the rear panel. Thanks to this picture, we can say, that the smartphone Gionee Elife E8 will have a fingerprint reader and a dual LED-flash. Also at the bottom of the rear panel is the speaker. We can assume that this smartphone will be officially presented very soon.

The network has a teaser and render smartphone Gionee Elife E8

CAMERA HTC ONE M9 was worse than the three-year flagship of SAMSUNG AND APPLE

HTC has unveiled in early March 2015 hen flagship smartphone HTC One M9. The gadget has turned controversial, but one of the major changes was the refusal by ultrapikseley in the main chamber of the gadget. Taiwanese even released an update that improves the quality of photos, but experts still low rated by the camera, although it was better than the HTC One (M8).

Experts from DxOMark, after a thoughtful testing HTC One M9, put the gadget on the 22 th place in the ranking of your smartphone’s camera. Flagship scored 69 points, ahead of HTC One (M8), however, did not cope with the Amazon Fire Phone. It adds piquancy to the situation and the fact that Apple iPhone 4S (2011 release), Samsung GALAXY S III and GALAXY Note II (2012 release) rated higher in the rankings than the flagship 2015, not to mention the newer models.

In general, the smartphone priced high enough to not talk about the correctness of the camera, but too small increase compared to last year’s unit said that, it would seem, the most significant change compared with last year’s handheld device is not a revelation. Just tightened results as in the case of the same design.

In general, experts have concluded that the HTC One M9 camera copes well in daylight conditions (for details, color, auto-focus) and remains far behind the competition when it comes to the shooting in a dimly lit room or outdoors. But with the white balance experts found problems, regardless of lighting.

CAMERA HTC ONE M9 was worse than the three-year flagship of SAMSUNG AND APPLE

Review Intel Compute Stick: complete PC the size of a stick

By experimenting with formats computing Intel introduced Ultra platform Compute Stick. A full-featured PC with quad-core processor, wireless LAN controllers, internal memory, and Windows 8.1 on board is designed as a large fob. What is this, a bold experiment of the manufacturer or the birth of a new format of computer systems? Let’s look at what to expect from such a PC.

Compact system, similar in size to the largest flash stick are no longer big exotic. These platforms based on ARM chip architecture and operating system Android / Chrom OS for some time on the market. But this PC form factor x86 processor and operating system Windows 8.1, we do see for the first time. It is not surprising that such a solution is proposed to the company Intel, which in recent years have actively develops miniature calculators.

Intel Compute Stick: Package

The system comes in a neat compact enough box.

Included invited external power supply 10W (5V, 2A) with a set of adapters for different standards of electrical outlets, extension HDMI (20 cm), Quick Start Guide and a coupon for a one-year subscription to McAfee AntiVirus Plus.

Intel Compute Stick: Design and layout

So, Intel Compute Stick has dimensions of 103 × 37 × 12 mm. The system is offered as a complete solution. Everything you need for a PC – the screen with HDMI & Peripherals to manage (keyboard / mouse).

System housing is made of black plastic. The upper panel has a glossy finish. Of course, in this case, the eye clings to such nuances of external decor, but exactly the same make and fingerprints that are inevitable on such a surface. Special design frills here. Often, this computer will be hidden from the eyes of the owner, because even in the external design of the system in the first place everything is subordinated to the functionality of the device.

The top panel can be immediately divided into two zones with bars to display the heated air through one of which can be seen a miniature fan. In the central part is a large and well-read logo Intel Inside. Closer to the top edge of the activity indicator is lighting up in blue during operation.

The left side “stick” is the power key, micro-USB connector for connecting an external power supply, as well as full-port USB 2.0, which can be used to connect any peripherals.

The right panel is a slot for Micro SD memory cards of up to 128 GB.

On the back of Intel Compute Stick there are no elements. Almost the entire panel holds sticker with supporting information.

The bottom panel is the connector HDMI.

All you need to do to connect Intel Compute Stick – connect it to the port of the monitor / TV. Because of the shape of the case, it is clear that not all devices will be connected directly to a PC. In such cases, it is useful to complete a flexible extension cable HDMI. Unfortunately, the video interface can not provide power Compute Stick, because for the system needs an additional external source. For these purposes the 10-watt power supply (5V, 2A) with the usual connector micro-USB. USB cable from the PSU has a length of 95 cm, because it is desirable that there was within the reach of a free electrical outlet.Theoretically, the system can even be powered by connectors USB, arranged on a TV / monitor, but only if these ports can provide the necessary power.

Intel Compute Stick: Platform

The Intel Compute Stick installed processor Intel Atom Z3735F family Bay Trail-T. This quad-core SoC model with a base frequency of 1.33 GHz, which is under load can accelerate to 1.83 GHz.

These chips use Silvermont architecture and standards produced by 22-nanometer process technology.TDP CPU – less than 4 watts, with SDP is 2.2 watts. Overall, this is a typical model used for tablets based on the platform Intel. Just over a high-speed version of the family also applied for the available models of compact notebooks.

Integrated Intel HD Graphics videyadro includes 4 execution units, while the GPU frequency can range 311-664 MHz.

The memory controller Intel Atom Z3735F allows 2 GB single-channel mode (DDR3L-1333). This is the amount of RAM installed in the considered modification Intel Compute Stick. The system is also equipped with a built-in eMMC flash storage capacity of 32 GB (Samsung MBG4GC). For wireless networking controller responds Realtek RTL8723BS, establishes a Wi-Fi 802.11bgn (1 × 1, 150 Mb / c) and Bluetooth 4.0.

In a modification of Intel Compute Stick preinstalled operating system Windows 8.1 c Bing, which obviously can be safely upgrade to Windows 10 since its announcement. It uses a 32-bit version of the OS, which is logical, considering the amount of available RAM.

Intel Compute Stick: Productivity and nuances of Use

Obviously, the performance of the system in this case determines the used processor. In general, we have repeatedly considered the possibility of PCs and tablets on the basis of a family of chips Intel Bay Trail. As the manufacturer of one of the slogans used to Compute Stick, «we have reduced the size of the system, but not its performance.” And so it really is. First, some synthetic tests.

The results are to be expected. Yes, speed characteristics do not strike imagination, especially in terms of graphics capabilities. In this regard, I would very much like to see Compute Stick-based 14-nanometer chips Chery Trail, which have become more economical, productive and just got integrated graphics 8th generation (Gen 8) with 12 compute units and support DirectX 11.2. Unfortunately, these SoC company introduced in March, while the Inte Compute Stick has been announced at the January CES 2015. Surely we will see the new processors in the “computing sticks”, but the next generation.

Opportunities of the current system is sufficient for a fairly wide range of tasks. There is no problem in order to open a few heavy pages with complex layout. Although here, too, especially zealous not worth it.Browsers require an increasing amount of RAM, and in the presence of 2 GB of RAM, it is necessary to restrain the appetite. Otherwise, system responsiveness is reduced. Compute Stick confidently cope with office applications. Severe volume projects are unlikely to have an idea to handle on such a system, but a relatively simple documents can be edited quite comfortable.

Game ability Intel Compute Stick small. Integrated graphics core will provide a comfortable level of staff / c only in simple casual projects. Where a compact PC looks confident of a universal media player.

List of video formats, which supports hardware decoding, quite convincing. With the support DXVA system easily handles the stream having the bit rate up to 100 Mb / c.

When using the Intel Compute Stick should be a rational approach to the selection of a software application and a list of tasks that are put in front of the system. Here, in general, operate the same approaches and principles as for mobile systems with base productivity. You can try to work with layers in Photoshop and start to mount a video, but it is a thankless task. Each task has its own instrument.

This version is equipped with the Intel Compute Stick eMMC storage capacity of 32 GB. In this part of the disk is allocated for the backup section needed to be able to restore the system. A significant portion of the drive initially takes Windows 8.1 Bing. After the first run, to update the operating system and install additional applications at the disposal of the owner of the system is approximately 19.5 GB of free disk space. Practice shows that the volumes involved are very fast. Disk subsystems can be expanded further by setting flash Micro SD card up to 128 GB.

Regarding the performance of the internal drive, his speed performance rather expectable for eMMC – not very fast, but quite bearable, especially for the disc in the PC such a compact format.

To connect additional peripherals Intel Compute Stick offers a full-port USB 2.0. On the one hand, it has great that it basically has such dimensions on the platform, the other – one USB connector inadequate for many situations. Examples start with the usual inability to connect wired mouse and keyboard. It is obvious that in this case it is necessary to take care of the wireless set. Although, even here, not without nuances. For the set with a radio module must be connected to an external receiver system, which actually takes only USB-connector. Peripherals, connected via Bluetooth, in this case, perhaps, is preferable. But it is important not to sell too cheap – the most affordable mouse / keyboard with Bluetooth often suffer mediocre responsiveness in the process.

Radically issue with connecting peripherals are USB-hub solves 4-8 additional ports. It is also worth considering that the USB-port on the Compute Stick provides a current of up to 500mA, that is, the total capacity of the connected consumers must not exceed 2.5 watts. Connect to a hub, several external hard drives and wired peripherals fail. For such a body kit need an active USB-hub with an additional power supply. Such an arrangement is fundamentally solves the problem, but it requires another electrical outlet, and in general, in this configuration, topology changes for several platforms. Instead of a simple compact solution we get an extensive system with a mass of additional wires required to operate three available sockets.

Intel Compute Stick: Energy consumption, noise and heat

In idle mode “pipsqueak” with installed USB-connector of the wireless receiver set consumes about 3-3,5Vt. If you do not load the cooling system works in passive mode, and the SoC is heated to 45-50S.After some activity when the CPU temperature reaches 60 degrees, the fan runs. The speed of rotation known utilities could not register. Subjectively feels that speed changes within a certain range depending on the heating of the processor. During peak load computing cores, CPU temperature rose to 70 degrees.

The level of noise emitted by the fan is low, but in a quiet home environment, if the stick is connected to a working monitor, it is not difficult to hear. If the system is connected to the TV set at a distance of 2-3 meters from the user, the fans just do not be confused. The same is true for working in an office environment. Of course, the ideal situation would be to use a passive cooling system, will remove all the issues with the level of noise emitted. But, as we see, Intel opted for efficient heat dissipation and safe operating temperature of the system.

Under the load on the CPU and GPU units power consumption is about 8-9 watts, whereas while watching HD-video consumption Compute Stick at 5-6 watts. It’s not that require 20-30 watts of Class NUC. The difference is very noticeable, but this is what we expect from such a compact PC form factor and cost of the hardware platform.

Intel Compute Stick: Price

Intel Compute Stick will be available in two versions. The version with 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB of storage and the operating system Windows 8.1 with Bing in the US market has offered for $ 149. Model with Linux Ubuntu 14.04 LTS will cost $ 110, but this version will be equipped with 1 GB of RAM and an internal disk capacity of 8 GB. The price is relatively low, but at the same time it is not ultrabudgetary solution. In the emerging segment of computing “sticks” the cost is of great importance. The order price is different and $ 20-30 – that’s a significant difference. To the cost of the device should also be added the amount needed to purchase a set of mouse / keyboard, and if you are going to use more actively the periphery, then without buying USB-hub is not necessary.

Intel Compute Stick: Results

Intel Compute Stick allows you to turn any TV or monitor with HDMI-output to a full system suitable for the job. With a familiar operating system and a set of necessary applications. When making a similar Intel Compute Stick, particularly felt the progress of computing systems. Features PC which not so long ago needed a classical system unit, is now implemented in the key fob is lost in a shirt pocket. Yes, of course, such a “stick” not fully replace a desktop or laptop and to be the only computer in the house he just does not apply. However, at relatively low cost it can transform a large TV in another calculator that handles everyday tasks and network activity, and allows you to view various video formats and a bit casual games to entertain themselves.

Intel Compute Stick – this is the first iteration of the manufacturer in this segment. The platform is not perfect, at least has a well-defined parameters, which would like to improve. Of course, as a compact solution has its own nuances use, but if you live in the spirit of technical adventure, then this PC will be very curious, even as the subject for experiments. However, the simplicity of the connection and the original system is ready for use allows not to limit the range of potential owners of Intel Comppute Stick only enthusiasts.

Liked

+ Very compact size

+ Performance sufficient for everyday tasks

The presence of full-length + USB port

+ Slot for flash memory cards Micro SD (up to 128 GB)

+ HDMI extender included

+ Operating system Windows 8.1 with Bing

I did not like

– The modest integrated graphics capabilities

– Active cooling system

– A small amount of internal storage

– One USB 2.0 port

Review Intel Compute Stick: complete PC the size of a stick

Google and Skrillex released a limited batch of "live" cases for smartphones

Google is in conjunction with the music producer Skrillex released a limited edition covers for smartphones, which are more radically change the look of mobile devices than other cases. Novelty called Skrillex Live Case.

Cover connects to your phone and gives you access to exclusive content and related Skrillex live wallpaper. These wallpapers are changed throughout the day showing pictures of the Earth taken in the stratosphere. At night on the smartphone display constellations visible from the current location. For Google Earth images and Skrillex launched the balloon, called Nanou (dog’s name Skrillex).

In a case Skrillex Live Case realized a separate button, which when pressed causes a transition to Skrillex music channel on YouTube. The user can configure the action to the button and assign, for example, the launch of a camera or one of the installed applications. Owners will get early access cover to the album for free on Google Play OWSLA and updates that Skrillex will be sent directly to your smartphone.

Skrillex Live Case Covers are available in limited quantities for Nexus 5 smartphone, Nexus 6, Samsung Galaxy S5, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy Note 4. Buy them can be in the Google Store until the end of June or until exhaustion of stocks. Chezly available in three design variants.

Google and Skrillex released a limited batch of "live" cases for smartphones

Cisco secretly supplied the equipment for the Defense Ministry and Roscosmos bypassing sanctions

According to the American edition of BuzzFeed, a world-renowned manufacturer of networking equipment Cisco substitute for the names of Russian customers in the documentation to supply equipment Roskosmos, Federal Security Service and the Ministry of Defence to bypass the sanctions the EU and the United States.

As is known, currently in the US and EU sanctions prohibit Cisco and other IT-company supplies most of its products from Russian security agencies, because they belong to the category of “dual-use goods” (can be used in both commercial and military purposes) . However, if you believe the results of the investigation Buzzfeed, networking giant to perform the contract, using the shell of customers, and the initiator of the illegal cooperation was precisely the Russian authorities, who demanded to find a way to ensure the supply of equipment.

After reviewing internal documentation Cisco, the publication revealed that initially intended for the Russian Space Agency orders the company held as transactions with Tsenki FGUP (Federal State Unitary Enterprise “Center for exploitation of space ground-based infrastructure”). In turn, the Dutch government (through the country are supplies Cisco equipment in Russia) Skip this order. A similar scheme in the Cisco wanted to use technology to supply the Ministry of Defense of Slavyanka JSC (JSC “Slavyanka”, housing division offices), but the deal has not been approved by the Dutch authorities. It is also reported that many of the contracts with the military enterprises were disguised under a deal with the Chamber of Commerce. However, the specific number of deliveries took place are not reported.

On the one hand, Cisco denies the fact that the supply bypassing sanctions really took place, on the other – does not deny the authenticity of the documentation that was available to the publication.

According to Buzzfeed, Russia accounts for a small portion of sales Cisco. However, in February, Vice-President of the Moscow office of Jonathan Sparrow told Human Rights Watch that during the conversation with the then current CEO John Chambers did not forget to mention the flexibility and courage of their employees over the past six months.

Cisco secretly supplied the equipment for the Defense Ministry and Roscosmos bypassing sanctions

IPHONE saved his owner from a shot from trimmings

Smartphones are not only the cause of divorce, but can also help in the study of cosmic rays, or even get out of captivity. Sometimes smartphones, literally, save lives, as happened, for example, in the story of a police officer and Samsung GALAXY Note 2, protect their wearer from bullets. Now, a selflessly sacrificed iPhone 5c, rescued the owner of the shot with a shotgun.

A resident of the UK, Daniel Kennedy (Daniel Kennedy), returning after a walk with the dog, found in the apartment off the water. He thought that this was to blame a group of teenagers who were near his residence and went with them to conduct “educational conversation.” The verbal altercation turned into a more serious conflict.

Daniel Kennedy began to chase the 19-year-old boy in the group (that is between them happened – history is silent), and even caught up with him. That’s just a young man was armed – the guy pulled out from under his jacket and shot Kennedy bleed directly into the stomach. The victim was able to go home and call an ambulance.

Police officers arrived at the place of fire, found lying on the pavement iPhone 5c green, literally riddled with buckshot. As later told Detective MakIntur Gary (Gary McIntyre), the smart phone has taken the brunt of the shot, and if not for a high-tech gadget, the victim would have died right on the spot. Doctors noted that in case of contact with the body, Daniel would have died from loss of blood, and not waiting for an ambulance.

In the past year played a role shield Nokia Lumia 520. The device has saved from the death of the Brazilian police, literally stopping the bullet, as it makes body armor. The restraining element made battery. A year earlier, selflessly sacrificed himself HTC Evo 3D, saving its owner – the seller to fill in Florida. Like the Nokia Lumia 520, the hero of this story also delay bullet.

Now iPhone 5c saved the life of its owner, but sometimes plastic Apple smartphone becomes life-threatening. Thus, the device caught fire in the pocket of the American and even a schoolgirl right during the lesson, and was the cause of the fire. Remarkably, in the last two cases, the culprit was the green version of it – exactly the same as this one saved a life.

IPHONE saved his owner from a shot from trimmings

Wireless headphones Nextear come with elegant multi-purpose charger housing

Last year, a team of engineers led by Olle Linden on Kickstarter launched a campaign to raise capital for the production of its smallest wireless headphones in the world. Campaign Earin «raised” almost a million green money from interested people who want to be among the first lucky ones who will be able to use the new accessory.

Though their device for personal music looked very stylish and the design is also a new one and ergonomics, almost immediately they had a competitor comes on the heels. 21-year-old Australian Jonathan Zuvela developed concept headphones Nextear, in-ear monitor without wires, ideal for the modern teenager, going from cover to recharge the portable containing a built-in storage compartment and LED-lights.

A pair of headphones Nextear, as expected, running through Bluetooth with any compatible device and offers a delicious, stereo, although one Nextear can be used independently, while another might recharged. In addition to the technology Bluetooth (with a range of up to 33 feet / 10 meters), the headphones also have a great equalizer, which clearly add to his points from the fans of quality sound.

In addition to the promise of excellent listening experience audio quality “comparable or even better than most of the leading brands of headphones” with virtually no latency, for more information on the sound quality of today not available. Two sets of headphones Nextear can be connected to one Bluetooth enabled music source for the separation of the playlist with a friend. Headphones are inserted into the ear canal and their best “fit” the user can choose silicone nozzle going in the complete set.

Wireless headphones Nextear come with elegant multi-purpose charger housing

SHARP AQUOS CRYSTAL 2 on "live" PHOTO

Sharp has long worked in the market of smartphones and, unlike many companies that are not chasing the same exceptional performance in a rectangular bar, called smartphones, and tries to create unusual products. Now, the Japanese decided to upgrade the device with an incredibly thin frame on three sides and without the usual earpiece.

The second generation of frameless Japanese SHARP AQUOS CRYSTAL 2 were slightly larger screen – now it’s 5.2-inch display, executed on technology S-PureLED, but permit the company to increase and left to 1280×720 pixels, despite the recent announcement of the creation of the screen smartphone with 4K-resolution . The main feature of the framework is virtually absent from the three sides will not go away.

What remains unchanged is the processor – there is still set Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with a clock frequency of 1.2 GHz, but the operational and non-volatile memory has increased: 2 and 16 GB respectively. The main camera is here again an 8-megapixel and front approach rather to call, rather than self – 2.1 megapixel. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, LTE – all the usual wireless modules in the kit.

Battery capacity is 2030 mAh, which is somewhat frustrating considering slightly increase the size (not surprising given the rise diagonally) – 136x71x11 mm. It weighs 154 grams decent smartphone. By the way, a choice of four color options: black, coral, white and blue. Perforation, familiar from the first generation, has not disappeared.

New on sale in Japan in mid-July. Will the gadget is available in other markets, is not reported, however, you can safely assume that those countries where you can buy the first generation of devices is very impressive, and get Sharp Aquos Crystal 2.

SHARP AQUOS CRYSTAL 2 on "live" PHOTO

Japan's unique "frameless" Sharp Aquos Crystal X

More recently, we have been able to see “live” pictures Sharp Aquos Crystal 2 – the second generation of the unique Japanese smartphone. Novelty, as befits top smartphone, received the most severe characteristics. In addition, significantly increased the screen size, but the body is still very compact due to the lack of a framework on three sides.

Flagship Sharp Aquos Crystal X offers customers a 5.7-inch display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. Here it should be noted immediately that the great diagonal is not so much affected the size of the body, which was more compact than many competing devices, even with a smaller diagonal – 146h79h8,7 mm. Yes, performance is not so much to stand out, especially if we talk about the width and thickness of the body, but the smartphone has turned out very, very compact.

The technical component of the new product is the modern – a 64-bit eight-processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with a clock frequency of 2.0 GHz and Adreno 430 graphics accelerator, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB of non-volatile memory, a slot for microSD memory cards with a capacity up to 128 GB, 13-megapixel main and a 2-megapixel camera. Autonomy, however, may not be at the best level, since the battery immediately set to 3000 mAh.

The strength of the smartphone is a spectacular appearance and water-resistant casing acts as a bonus. On the choice of three colors: black, white and red. The front panel is black in all variations, allowing you to visually make the frame even smaller. Proper selection of games for press renders emphasizes this effect.

Sharp Aquos Crystal Xx go on sale in June, will be available only for the Japanese market. Out in the official sale in other countries in serious doubt as the previous flagship Sharp Aquos Crystal X has not appeared on the international market.

Japan's unique "frameless" Sharp Aquos Crystal X

LENOVO PROFIT reduced by 36% for the quarter

Lenovo Group has published a financial report for the IV quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31. It cites the disappointing data: for example, compared to the same period in 2014 the Chinese company quarterly profit fell 36%. Yet achieved performance exceeded analysts’ expectations, to make a pessimistic forecasts for the acquisition of Motorola Mobility and x86 server business IBM in October 2014.

Lenovo’s net profit for the first three months of 2015 was $ 100 million., Whereas in early 2014 the company received $ 158 million. Experts predicted earnings of $ 91.6 million. But the producer’s revenue increased by 21% – to $ 11.3 billion. Thus, for the full fiscal year, the company received a record revenue of $ 46.3 bln., which is 20% higher than last year.

Division of the company, engaged in the development of mobile devices, which includes the Motorola Mobility, shipped 18.7 million. Smartphones in the quarter; Overall, the company has shipped 76 million. Smartphone for the fiscal year. Three-month revenue unit, which also produces tablets running Android and SmartTV, was $ 2.8 billion.

The company believes that the division of Motorola regain profitability in the next 4-6 quarters. Make it planned mainly due to return to the Chinese market, and although analysts noted that the Chinese smart phones just tired. Lenovo, the second largest producer of smartphones in China, Motorola is positioning as a company that can compete with the world market leaders – Apple and Samsung.

Division of Lenovo, is engaged in the creation of computers, provides the most significant contribution to the company’s profits. For the quarter, they were put on the market 13.3 million. Computers, which is 2.7% more than last year. Lenovo representatives noted that the share of Lenovo PCs in the global market declined slightly – to 19.5% from 20% last quarter. The division, which also produces tablets running Windows (for example, ThinkPad Yoga), brought $ 7.2 billion. Profit – by 11% compared with the previous quarter. So the decline in the price of smart phones and other marketing solutions have been particularly successful, and discovered vulnerabilities in the financial performance did not have influence.

Yanging Yang (Yang Yuanqing), the head of which Lenovo, said:

“Due to the opportunities and challenges of the new Internet era, we are ready to change – from the producer exclusively to art creator and hardware, and software. This will ensure that a new wave of growth for Lenovo in the coming years. “

LENOVO PROFIT reduced by 36% for the quarter

Officially presented phablet and a mini version of LG G4

The South Korean company unveiled its new flagship LG G4. Novelty, as expected, received a leather back cover of one of the versions, and the continuity of the LG G3 design. Now manufacturers announced the expansion of the line in 2015 with new smartphone LG G4 Stylus and LG G4c.

Smartphone LG G4 Stylus got a 5.7-inch display with a resolution of 1280×720 pixels, built on proprietary In-Cell Touch, quad-core processor clocked at 1.2 GHz (LTE-version, likely chipset from Qualcomm) or eight cores with 1.4 GHz in 3G-gadget modification, 8 GB of permanent and 1 GB of expandable memory. PHABLET middle class completed an 8-megapixel or 13 megapixel in 3G- and LTE- versions respectively and the main 5-megapixel front camera. Laser autofocus stayed. GPS, Bluetooth 4.1, and other usual modules available, including NFC.

The main feature is the presence of the stylus included. Dimensions new items are 154,3×79,2×9,6 mm and weighs 163 g Sensible thickness did not affect the capacity of the battery – there is set for 3000 mAh battery, which is quite a familiar figure for gadgets with the diagonal and slimmer. Speaking of buildings – the device will be available in white and metallic colors.

Compact LG G4c was in exactly the same as in the earlier leak: 5-inch IPS-display with a resolution of 1280×720 pixels, quad-core processor clocked at 1.2 GHz (most likely, Snapdragon 410), 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of non-volatile memory expandable by MicroSD.

A complete set of wireless modules in place: LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0. For the battery autonomy is responsible for 2540 mAh dimensions new items: 139,7h69,8h10,2 mm and weighs 136 g buy a smartphone will be available in three body colors: metallic, white or gold with an identical relief LG G4 (talking about the plastic).

As the OS acts already become the norm for new gadgets Fresh version of Android Lollipop, right in both cases. The trend in the actual transfer of operational Android is good, but at the end of the month we will see the next major version of “green robot” and see how quickly the producers will be updating released recently gadgets.

Earlier it became known, the Russians have the flagship LG G4 were the first, but at the same time there will be more accessible and simple “stilusny” Soup and compact, yet remains a mystery, as well as their cost, but LG promises that they will be cheaper than the flagship .

Officially presented phablet and a mini version of LG G4

PANASONIC LUMIX G7: UPDATE EASY Flagman - now with 4K VIDEO

The Japanese company Panasonic continues to develop its line of mirrorless cameras Lumix G. newest solution DMC-G7 received support 4K resolution and compact size, is one of the main advantages mirrorless systems against their full-size brethren, still in place, although the size and slightly grew compared to the previous generation.

The main innovation is the support of 4K-video with a resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels at 25p (50 Hz) or 24p format MP4. It is also possible to realize the possibility of taking pictures at a rate of 25 / s in a resolution equivalent to 8 megapixels (still image from the video). If you write video in 1080p, it is possible to get a 60 f / s. With the new Digital Live MOS sensor of 16 megapixels (the physical size 17,3×13 mm) as stated by the manufacturer, it managed to achieve a high level of sensitivity and minimize response time.

Image processor Venus Engine has become faster thanks to quad-core processor – the camera shoots the series at 8 k / s (AFS) or 6 k / s (AFC), which should, in theory, to simplify the process of fast-moving subjects. And worked on the noise reduction system, which will increase the sensitivity of the camera – the maximum is now ISO 25600 (at least – ISO 160). Algorithms have also become more accurate, assure of Panasonic.

Also, the camera DMC-G7 is equipped with OLED-Viewfinder Live View, the resolution of which has been increased to 2.36 million pixels (2048h1152 pixels), it offers an aspect ratio of 16: 9 and a 100% field of view. Face Detection / eye, accurate autofocus, Single AF and AF in low light – all these features are designed to help make better pictures under various conditions.

Communication between the camera and the lens occurs at a rate of 240 K / s. There were also three new features: 4K Pre-burst, 4K Burst Shooting and 4K Burst (Start / Stop) – the company promises that the image can be obtained from the freeze-frame 4K video. Send pictures possible and on an external device, and without wires – there is a module Wi-Fi. There is a business application for iOS and Android – it allows you to view pictures in the field, as the 3-inch screen, the camera will make hardly convenient.

Dimensions of Lumix DMX-G7 constitute 124,9h86,2h77,4 mm and weight – 410 grams. The cost of the camera is not yet known in Russia, in the United States for the version with 14-42 mm lens will be asked to $ 800, and 14-140 mm is costing in the $ 1,100. Available camera is expected in June.

PANASONIC LUMIX G7: UPDATE EASY Flagman - now with 4K VIDEO

ANDROID WEAR copy COMPETITION FEATURES

Google has recently introduced a proprietary operating system update for Smart watches Android Wear. The new version provides users with a number of interesting opportunities and upgrade already for LG Watch Urbane. However, as early as next week, together with the announcement of Android M and is expected to update the OS version for smart watches.

The source said that Google is working on an update to Android Wear, which will be able to answer the phone. At this point, the system is limited only opportunity to hear your voice commands, and the lack of speakers and the original concept of smart watches as a terminal for Google Now is not meant conversations on this category of gadgets.

This function is not useful for long conversations, for a short response, for example, the moment when the hands are busy or smartphone stored far enough away from the user. Familiar Tizen from Samsung and Watch OS, which is operated Apple Watch, the possibility, however, may not be ready for the Google I / O 2015, but the probability of its occurrence is quite high here.

Unfortunately, if Google, in fact, add this option in the OS, then simply updating here do not succeed, because in addition to software support of the speaker will have to find a smart watch with their presence, such as running Android Wear simply does not. Last year, Google announced Android Wear at Google I / O 2014, together with the first clock LG G Watch (review) and Samsung GALAXY Gear Live, and later appeared Moto 360 (review), but no one submitted copies of the sensor is not installed.

This, incidentally, seems to suggest that during the Google I / O 2015, we will show the new smart watch, maybe even under the brand name Nexus. It would be nice and to a new generation of Moto 360 truly round display, but it is now entirely dependent on Chinese Lenovo.

ANDROID WEAR copy COMPETITION FEATURES

NEW TECHNOLOGY TO CHANGE THE FUTURE WIRELESS

Radio communication systems, including mobile phones and Wi-Fi-gadgets have become an integral part of modern life. However, the devices of today are using more than twice as wide range than you need. The new technology, developed by a team of researchers from Bristol, aims to radically change the design of radio systems. It can increase the network capacity and data rate, reduce power consumption, allow more cheap device and run global roaming.

The research group dealing with communication systems and networks at the University of Bristol, has developed a technique that can measure and compensate for interference from data by the device, allowing the radio to transmit and receive data on the same channel at the same time. In this device will use the same channel for bidirectional communications, and therefore, the width of the frequency range involved halved.

Laughlin Leo (Leo Laughlin), post-graduate training center for doctors at the University of EPSRC (Council for Research in the field of engineering and natural sciences), and Master Zhang Chankina (Chunqing Zhang), led by Professor Mark Beach (Mark Beach) and Dr. Kevin Morris (Kevin Morris), as well as the technical director Dr. John Heine (John Haine) designed and built the latest full duplex transceiver architecture, which is based on the balance of electrical insulation and active radio frequency compensation. Their prototype can suppress interference by a factor of over a hundred million, and is built using low-cost and relatively small components, so it is ideal for use in mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.

The development opens up a whole range of possibilities. Thus, a Wi-Fi-new technology systems provide a doubling of the power access points, which will be connected to more users and increase the speed of data transmission. For cellular systems are similar to the advantages of the introduction of technology; In addition, carriers can provide the same bandwidth using a smaller number of base stations, which will positively affect the cost of launching and maintenance.

Laughlin said:

“Up to this point there was a fundamental insoluble problem in the field of radio communications. Since the width of the radio spectrum – a limited resource, network operators are forced to pay billions of pounds for access to a particular frequency. Solving this problem will make us one step closer to faster, cheaper and environmentally friendly devices, which is the future of communications. “

It is expected that the new technology will be one of the components of the evolution of mobile data transmission format 5G. Mobile devices that are used today do not always support all frequency channels in different countries. In addition, there is no 4G-phones that would support an unlimited global roaming. Replace them with filters, antenna switch circuit, developed by a team of researchers will establish a fan of compact and inexpensive device – a single model that can be used anywhere in the world.

NEW TECHNOLOGY TO CHANGE THE FUTURE WIRELESS

GOOGLE AND APPLE call for Obama to protect users

Global corporations and security experts believe that the US president should resist the law enforcement authorities to gain access to user data. We agree with them more than 140 companies, as well as former members of the government, who also signed the letter sent to the White House. The message encryption is called a cornerstone of modern economic security of information.

Experts point out that the letter may be the last straw that tipped the scales in the battle for data encryption. One side of this confrontation, including Google and Apple, in favor of a mandatory defense of user information, arguing that the encryption is not only justified, but necessary. Law enforcement agencies, in particular, the head of the FBI’s James Komi claim that the encryption of data in the instant messaging applications such as Apple iMessage enables criminals to communicate with each other without fear of being discovered and found colluding.

iMessage for Komi and his minions is of particular interest. Apple provided the encryption of messages sent using the application, and provide a key to decrypt only the addressee. Thus, even if the police get a warrant for the provision of user information, Apple is not physically able to give them the opportunity to decrypt messages. These solutions are developed for Android; Note that iOS and Android uses a total of 96% of smartphones in the world, and it is about 1.2 billion devices.

The head of the FBI still insists that the law can not be denied in the equity, and points to the 1994 law on the rule of law, which prescribes the telephone companies to provide opportunities for law enforcement officials to wiretap conversations of potential criminals. However, to read in modern applications of a similar law does not exist.

The debate about the need for data encryption flared up after the scandal with Edward Snowden, a former CIA and NSA. In a September interview with Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, he said that his company – “a business that is not based on getting information about you,” and added that the producer “does not read your emails and messages iMessage». “If the government sends us the agenda on how to give your messages iMessage, we can not give them to them. Messages are encrypted, and we do not have the key [to decode them] “, – assured Cook.

The companies expect the government and personally from the President of the United States response to the letter. However, while the White House does not comment on the situation. Recall that in February in an interview Recode Obama expressed support for the strengthening of data encryption, though he noted that understands the requirements of the law enforcement system. In addition, he said that people who talk about the need to encrypt the data, also want to be protected from terrorism.

GOOGLE AND APPLE call for Obama to protect users

Microsoft will personally control the release of updates for Windows 10 Mobile

According to authoritative news site ZDNet, Microsoft will have direct control over updates firmware for smartphones running the operating system Windows 10 Mobile. The software giant from Redmond has decided to take this step specifically for Windows 10 to ensure that all security updates and innovations are smartphone users, as well as PCs and tablets will receive as soon as they become available. Thus, with Windows 10 users of any type of devices will get absolutely all the updates directly from Microsoft – will not be any, depending on mobile operators, or something like that.

A centralized approach to similarly upgrade Apple smartphone guarantees a minimum level of fragmentation of ecosystems Windows. Is this really necessary, because now mobile operators and providers of similar services (particularly in the United States) have tight control over the release of updates for users of operating systems such as Android and Windows Phone. With the release of Windows 10 Mobile wireless operators do not get these opportunities, because take full responsibility for themselves, in fact, a manufacturer of platforms – by Microsoft.

It is important to note that a new approach to the release of Microsoft updates will be available only for smartphones, which have already come with Windows Mobile 10 out of the box. Members Windows Phone 8.1 software giant plans to update relying on the mobile operators. This decision leads to a potentially long wait, but unfortunately, the balance will be such. Also recall: the long-awaited Windows 10 Mobile (smartphones and small tablets), is expected to be released in the light of the coming autumn. The exact date, in contrast to the assumptions about the PC version (July), still has not been made public, but we hope that with the approach of the season we will know about it.

Microsoft will personally control the release of updates for Windows 10 Mobile

Huawei develops its own mobile OS

Chinese sources have recently reported and quite interesting things. Today, according to another report from China, it was reported that a famous Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei is developing its own mobile operating system in order to reduce its dependence on the use of Android – a platform for mobile devices, a corporation owned by Google. It is reported that the name of the new operating system for smartphones – Kirin OS after branded line of chipsets, and the process of developing new products has been going on for the past three years.

Moreover, it became aware of the existence and active development Kirin OS, according to research firm IDC, the third largest maker of smartphones in China is also already working on the first device that will operate on the basis of its own new mobile operating system. As for the smartphone, something about it at the time in the network is not received absolutely no news, but we hope that with the beginning of a wave of rumors about Kirin OS we soon learn, and the first smartphones based on the OS.

It should be noted that the rumors started to go at a time when the company Huawei is planning to expand its influence in the mobile market and is going to enter the United States market. Recently even been sent a special invitation to the event, to be held in New York on June 2. Also, according to the latest information, Huawei was chosen as one of the producers of the next flagship smartphone family Nexus from Google. What are the rumors of all the people walking in the network finally acquitted – find out very soon. And what more Huawei expect our readers? Proprietary operating system or the new Nexus?

Huawei develops its own mobile OS

Briton cheated APPLE nearly 30 000 pounds

We are accustomed to the fact that customers usually suffer from life support, including from the “apple.” And here in the UK it happened exactly the opposite – “apple” support suffered by the client. An enterprising young man trusting Apple earned nearly 30 000 pounds sterligs.

Briton Edward Hornsey use the program return the broken iPhone, to return the “apple” of the company’s 51 device and get new ones instead, according to The Daily Mirror. Ingenious plan originated in the mind of a young man after he learned that Apple does not track how many iPhone users back. Hornsey decided to start buying for a used iPhone and exchange them for new ones. The idea worked! New product Briton marketed on eBay and other online sites, receiving from 50 to 100 pounds of net profit from one iPhone, and eventually earning £ 27,453.

All went well until one of smartphones not lit up in a police base in the case of a robbery. For fraud Edward Hornsey appeared before the court. “Every time renting iPhone, he left his exact precise data,” – said in his defense lawyer. “If people like you were completely honest, the theft of smartphones would be much less,” – concluded the judge.

Of course, this fraudulent scheme is unlikely to have worked in Russia. We Apple has become known as a company with questionable quality of service. Recall, the story of a woman from Omsk, who bought a defective iPhone in December 6 and was able to resolve situtsiyu only through the courts as much as six months later!

Briton cheated APPLE nearly 30 000 pounds

Tim Cook SAID THAT APPLE Steve Jobs has reached the target

Tim Cook on Sunday spoke to the graduates of the George Washington University in the US capital. CEO stressed: Steve Jobs believed that one day Apple products will change the world. This represents a feasible long time, but now the goal to which Jobs was already achieved. The main idea of the speech Cook: “It’s a world that will change you.”

Cook drew the audience’s attention to the fact that the Apple iPhone camera helped to capture on video a thousand crimes:

 “His [Steve Jobs] representation Apple was supposed to be a company that would be turned into powerful technology easy to use tools. They would help people realize their dreams and change the world for the better. Our products are doing amazing things, and Steve and represented, they empower people around the world. People who do not see, but who need someone to read the information, so they can not see the screen. People for whom technology is life, because they are isolated from society or have limited opportunities. People who witness injustice and want to punish the perpetrators. Now they can do it, because I always have a camera in your pocket. “

Cook also said that Jobs was the man for him, “make to question everything and those who turned all his ideas well.”

To somehow diversify its serious speech, Cook decided at the beginning of a little joke, releasing the “pin” to the phone, not created Apple: «Those of you who have the iPhone, turn the gadgets in silent mode. Those who have no iPhone, please put your smartphone into the center aisle. At Apple has a worldwide recycling program. ”

In his 20-minute speech included Cook and stories about his meetings with American politicians. George Wallace, the former governor of Alabama, and Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, Alabama were teenagers, reading history books, which fails to mention the role of slavery in the Civil War. He shared how I first met with Steve Jobs in the late 90s.

At the end of speech, Cook decided to talk about heroes like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy, pulled out his iPhone and took a picture of the graduates. “This is the best view in the world” – said the CEO of Apple.

Tim Cook SAID THAT APPLE Steve Jobs has reached the target

Sony preparing a big announcement Xperia Z4 - INTERNATIONAL LEADER IN APPROACH?

The Japanese company Sony recently officially unveiled the flagship Xperia Z4, which technically is not inferior to current flagship 2015, but due to too few changes, the device will remain exclusive to the Japanese market.  And now, Sony calls circle calendars on 26 May.

The announcement will take place on May 26 in India. Invitation Sony can not be called a revelation – only the date of the event, so the place. The image shows the water which is not surprising, as an important feature of many devices the company is precisely the protection of water. It is expected that this presentation will be shown flagship smartphone for the international market.

Among the options is a question of Xony Xperia Z3 + – in fact, it is the same unit as the Xperia Z4, which was evident from the official company records. Exceptionally rebranding, nothing more. That seems strange need for a separate announcement, though rather atypical venue justify such a move.

However, the Japanese can cook and much more significant surprise – before it became known about the work of the Xperia Z4 Compact and Z4 Ultra. Starting the increase and decrease of the flagship version, which can be almost successful main unit, it is worthy of a separate announcement. However, it can happen and a real gift for fans of the brand in the form of Xperia P2 – a smartphone with flagship features in a compact package, with a capacious battery and the revival of stylish solutions in the form of a transparent illuminated area of the body. Or are we still see futuristic glass unit?

To find out what exactly will amaze Sony, we will very soon – wait is just over a week. In the meantime, one can only guess how the Japanese will fight for the smartphone market, which in recent years, the company does not feel very confident.

Sony preparing a big announcement Xperia Z4 - INTERNATIONAL LEADER IN APPROACH?

Running the bases for the smart home from APPLE POSTPONED

About a year ago, Apple announced HomeKit at WWDC. Today, however, it became known that the platform to create a smart home-based iOS released no earlier than August and September, although initially focused on the launch of Cupertino HomeKit in June.

At the Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple representatives HomeKit positioned as a base to build applications that provide easy management of home devices by using a single protocol to connect to a smartphone or tablet. HomeKit supports not only the menu operation, but also voice commands Siri.

The tool is suitable for centralized control of lighting systems, locks, thermostats, and other connected gadgets. Note that the interest HomeKit manufacturers are already showing a “smart” technology, in particular, iDevices, Schlage and Chamberlain, who could get acquainted with the new Apple design at CES 2015 in Las Vegas in January.

However, details of the areas of possible use HomeKit and how the system should work, Apple has traditionally not made public. Experts note that the programming of components apple smart home may require too much memory on devices with miniature size and is running on battery. That is why Apple, probably more time is needed to optimize the solutions and providing a higher level of controllability HomeKit.

Running the bases for the smart home from APPLE POSTPONED

The German government has suffered from hackers attacks

One after the other Western countries have reported hacking attacks. Yesterday, the Russian hackers have complained Americans today are alarmed by the Germans. The attack on the network of Computer Bundestag informs resource Spiegel-online.

According to the German Bundestag Ernst Hebecker, internal computer network was attacked by unknown hackers. Consequences of severe attacks. Currently the staff of the Federal Office for Information Security are working on getting it fixed, and collect data about the attack.

This is not the first attack by hackers on the German government structures. Earlier this year, hackers have blocked the site of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the German parliament. Responsibility for the attack took the group “Kiberbergut” who disagree with the foreign policy that Germany has chosen.

The Americans, meanwhile, are suffering from another hacker group called ART28. According to US experts, hackers based in Russia and attack computer networks NATO allies. Actions ART28 were so professional that the attack categories, as is the case with today’s attack in the Bundestag, calculated only on the results. However, yesterday the head of a company that deals with protection against cyber threats, proudly reported that the first time they were able to prevent an attack on America’s largest banks.

The German government has suffered from hackers attacks

US authorities ICANN no longer control the Internet

Fadi Chehade, head of the non-profit organization ICANN, said that Corporation for Assigned Names and IP-address can be privatized before the end of the year and will be released from the control of the US government. Comments Shehadeh against the privatization of the organization, despite criticism in the US Congress, have been made public, although some US lawmakers continue to actively resist what Washington will no longer play a key role in determining the policies ICANN.

Shehadeh stresses that all the components required to implement a new scheme of strategic management will be taken into account, and in the next few weeks, the organization is going to get approval from the representatives of various countries of the world. Recall now between ICANN and the US Department of Commerce awarded the contract, which expires on September 30, 2015. Shehadeh does not intend to renew it and to conclude a new agreement with the US authorities following the privatization.

Recall, ICANN was created with the active support of the US Department of Commerce in 1998. Currently, the management of organization considers more promising transformation largest regulator of domain names in the Internet in a public company with international support.

The head of ICANN said:

“When we started, we’ve heard a lot of allegations that the UN will take on this task, or China will get a piece of the Internet. There were also threats, and discussions in the context of defensive strategies. “

He added that a growing number of countries, including China and Brazil, have expressed support for the new system.

ICANN decision was taken a year after the US government stopped the technical supervision over the system of domain names. Until 2009, reports on the work of inspectors were given only from the US, and later to the commission included representatives of different countries. Experts have repeatedly pointed out that the Internet should not be under the control of any government and international organizations, such as the UN.

Indeed, China is now seeking to establish effective cooperation on the Internet; a similar view is held by Brazil and other major countries that are actively engaged in the expansion of the national and international business in the global network. Shehadeh said that privatization will benefit ICANN, making it a globally independent, neutral and controlled. Controller Functions ICANN intends to minimize giving all participants an open Internet rules for domain registration. The organization plans to focus on the issues of optimization and increase traffic safety, as well as analytical studies.

US authorities ICANN no longer control the Internet

MICROSOFT tell what threatens PIRACY WINDOWS 10

Microsoft has today officially announced the release of Windows 10 in the summer, as well as spoke about the strategic partnership with Chinese companies, which should “help fight piracy,” actively thriving in China. Then we say that Microsoft will update free even pirated copies of Windows to 10, and now the head of Windows-division of Microsoft, Terry Myerson (Terry Myerson) told how the update will occur in the case of legal and pirated systems.

According to the position of Microsoft, the owners of legitimate copies of Windows 7 and 8.1 will receive an upgrade to Windows 10 absolutely free. After the upgrade, the users will get all the new features and security improvements free of charge, “all the time to support this device.” What exactly does the last word (while the device is broken or perhaps on the warranty?), He has not explained.

If Microsoft detects the interference of one kind or another in – simply finds a copy of Windows that is obtained illegally – appears on the desktop watermark, which informs the buyer that he installed an illegal copy. Terry Myerson asks users to pay attention to this when purchasing new devices and to avoid the acquisition of gadgets with Windows 10, which is present on the desktop watermark.

“Black Label» Microsoft is lack of support from the company and its partners face not receiving updates, even critical security updates. Microsoft emphasizes that the free update is still not available to users of illegal copies of the system, but the software giant with partners promises to offer “very attractive” terms of the transition to a licensed version of Windows 10.

No further action seems to be taken will be. At Microsoft, probably we decided to limit the copy of the operating system, which has been identified as a pirate, does not make sense. At this time, it seems, did not deprive the screensaver on your desktop.

In the “very attractive” for certain conditions for transition hides paid upgrade to Windows 10. What will be the amount that has not been revealed, but we can assume that Microsoft will not ask for that much money. This idea suggests a recent statement that Windows 10 will be the last version of the OS and will be improved on the basis of service. One of the possible options for the monetization of Windows 10 is the introduction of a subscription to that previously hinted Microsoft COO Kevin Turner (Kevin Turner). That would be a logical step, given the plans for the gradual improvement of the system. The amount of the transition from a pirated copy will likely be comparable to the amount of the subscription for a short time, because the user will have in the future to make money all the time – it is to this and seeks to Microsoft.

MICROSOFT tell what threatens PIRACY WINDOWS 10