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Thursday, February 27, 2014

A smartphone super safe ideal for spies

As explained by Boeing on its website, the Black is a phone designed to meet the needs of the "community defense and security of the United States" need a "reliable data access to fulfill their missions." The most striking feature of the phone which incorporates high security is a feature that allows the phone to completely erase all data and software stored on the device, leaving the phone unusable. As described Boeing , the Black comes with a sealed housing with a special type of protection that identifies when the smartphone suffers an attempt to disarm: "Any attempt to disassemble the device housing activate functions that eliminate data and software contained in the product and leave it out of operation, "said a company document delivered to U.S. authorities. In addition, the Black is modular part because it gives its users the ability to add special accessories such as biometric sensors, solar chargers or satellite reception equipment. The phone is solid and bulky construction: weighs 170 grams and measures 131.9 x 67.6 x are 13.25 millimeters. For reference, the recently launched Galaxy S5, Samsung has dimensions of 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm with a weight of 145 grams, while an iPhone 5S is thinner and lighter: 123.8 x 58.6 x 7 mm and 112 grams. Inside the Black brings a dual-core 1.2GHz processor and runs Android, which, according to the company works "as expected by the user." It comes with a 4.3 inch screen with 540 x 960 resolution and support for LTE brings. in a report that Boeing delivered to the Federal Communications Commission of the United Unidso (FCC, for its acronym in English), specified the phone is also equipped with HDMI, USB, PDMI port, with the usual Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless connections, as noted agency EFE . The company delivered such documentation to the FCC along with a request that the committee concerned confidential technology including the device, since the specifications of the antenna, to the components, photographic features and security software, among others. Boeing has developed its phone Black mainly for government agencies and their subcontractors with ensure that voice and data communications to make their employees are transmitted and stored in high security, "the lawyers Boeing in an email delivered to FCC, available on its website. The same document says the phone, whose existence was leaked last year, will be sold in a way that "technical and operational information of the product will not be provided to the general public."

Monday, February 24, 2014

Nokia unveiled its first phones based on Android

Nokia finally confirmed the rumors and presented today at the first day of the Mobile World Congress (MWC), a new family of smartphones, X, with three new phones, X , X + and XL, with a feature that differs fundamentally from the other equipment of the Finnish: use Android , although it is a modified and customized version, with an aesthetic that resembles Windows PhoneThe Finnish company was acquired last year by Microsoft , the maker of Windows Phone and rival Android, that Google controls the vast majority of the global smartphone marketEven before joining the Redmond giant, Nokia Lumia with its line was the "socio Windows Phone"from Microsoft , so the new X line is a decision at least striking. The three smartphones today introduced Nokia during his event at the MWC run a version of Android profoundly modified (similar to what Amazon does with the platform of Google on their Kindle Fire), which maintains a familiar interface for users of Windows Phone, with similar platform aesthetic elements Microsoft , as the home screen, with its mosaics. The phone line X applications can run Android version modified for using these phones, but do not have access to Google Play, but have a separate app store. In addition, Microsoftand Nokia prioritized their own applications and services to include in the devices: thus, the new equipment will come with Skype, Here and Outlook, rivals Hangouts, Maps and Gmail, to GoogleBing is the default browser. A hardware level, X , X + and XL Lumia family share with the vibrant colors and how broadly.However, as described by Nokia , these three form an intermediate cell between Asha, more economical, and the Lumia, medium and high. The three new phones cost between € 89 and € 109 before taxes and subsidies. All come equipped with support for dual SIM. The X , cheap line, is specifically targeted to emerging markets such as Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, India, Europe and some countries in Latin America. Nokia said "is immediately available for purchase" in those areas. The X + and XL will arrive in the second quarter to markets not yet specified.

Nokia X









-Display: LCD 4 inches with 800 x 480 resolution
-Camera: single rear 3MP
-Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core 1GHz
-RAM: 512MB
-Storage: 4GB up to 32GB with microSD
-Network: ESGM 850/900/1800/1900 / / WCDMA 900/2100
-Wi.Fi and Bluetooth 3.0
-Battery: 1.500mAh
-Size and Weight: 115.5 x 63 x 10.4 mm / 128.6 g
-Colors: green, red, cyan, yellow, black and white
-Up to 10.5 hours of 3G voice calls
Nokia X +

-Display: LCD 4 inches with 800 x 480 resolution
-Camera: single rear 3MP
-Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core 1GHz
-RAM: 768MB
-Storage: 4GB up to 32GB with microSD
-Network: ESGM 850/900/1800/1900 / / WCDMA 900/2100
-Wi.Fi and Bluetooth 3.0
-Battery: 1.500mAh
-Size and Weight: 115.5 x 63 x 10.4 mm / 128.6 g
-Colors: green, red, cyan, yellow, black and white
-Up to 10.5 hours of 3G voice calls
Nokia XL










Screen: 5 inches LCD with 800 x 480 resolution
-Camera: 5 megapixel rear and 2 megapixel front
-Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core 1GHz
-RAM: 768MB
-Storage: 4GB up to 32GB with microSD
-Network: ESGM 850/900/1800/1900 / / WCDMA 900/2100
-Wi.Fi and Bluetooth 3.0
-Battery: 2.000mAh
-Size and Weight: 141.3 x 77.7 x 10.8 mm / 190 grams
-Colors: green, orange, cyan, yellow, black and white
-Up to 13 hours of voice calls on 3G

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

UN accuses North Korea of ​​crimes against humanity

Protests against the regime of Kim Jong-un is happening in Asia
A Commission of Inquiry instituted UN released its 2013 report on North Korea on Monday and caused a stir by stating bluntly that the violations of human rights in North Korea "constitute crimes against humanity."
"There are 80,000 to 120,000 political prisoners"
This organization calls on its findings to the Security Council of the United Nations to come to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the perpetrators of these crimes accountable. The Investigating Committee considers that "hundreds of thousands of political prisoners died in the camps for the past 50 years", "gradually eliminated by deliberate starvation, forced labor, executions, torture, rape and denial of rights reproduction applied by punishment, forced abortions and infanticide." The three international jurists who compose established that the number of prison camps and decreased due to deaths and some releases, but estimated that "80,000 to 120,000 political prisoners currently being held in prison for four great politicians. " The commission complaint "inadequate response" during the last years of the international community to these crimes and calls the community "accepts responsibility to protect the people of North Korea."



Reviews of the United States
Washington said the UN report shows "clearly and unequivocally the brutal reality" of violations of human rights in North Korea.
U.S. called for "concrete steps" to Pyongyang
The accompanying State Department spokeswoman, Marie Harf said that Washington endorsed the report and called on Pyongyang to take "concrete steps" to improve the situation. The document also strongly criticizes the violation of basic freedoms of thought, expression and religion, and the abduction of citizens of her neighbors South Korea and Japan. The report was prepared by the investigating committee on North Korea, founded in March 2013 by the Human Rights Council, which is based in Geneva. Harf said the report "reflects the consensus of the international community in the sense thatthe situation (of human rights in North Korea) is the worst in the world."

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Twitter testing a new design and is closer to Facebook

Twitter like Facebook, often tested various changes to the platform and introduces changes, rather small, almost constantly. Often when testing certain social network functionality, It tests on a small number of users to be defined later on whether or not to launch massive group. Microblogging network is to present a few weeks ago a new design in its web version, which introduced changes refined typography and design and colors of the home section, which resulted in an appearance in clearer set. Now, Twitter tested a new series of changes, more radical than those who did get all users in January. With this redesign, the platform away from its traditional appearance and takes several elements of the profile of the social network rival FacebookIn this new test, the microblogging network shown in the user profile a box with his picture on the left located on a large cover photo, which stretches over the top of the page, according to the website Mashable , one of whose editors were among those users on Twitter Testing. This arrangement is reminiscent of the profiles of Facebook, which shows a very similar arrangement. Below the profile picture that proves Twitter, user information, as well as information about your activity on the platform included (followers, following, tweets, etc.). Also, the flow of tweets, traditionally ordered in portrait orientation, the test design is shown organized taking into account the flatness of the page, spreading sideways as large mosaics that place special emphasis on large images.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

The Syrian opposition abandon negotiations if no progress

The delegation of the Syrian opposition in the second round of negotiations with representatives of the country's regime warned Monday in Geneva, which will not participate in a third meeting if no progress was recorded"If there is no progress, I think it would be a waste of time face a third round" of negotiations, the opposition spokesman, Luay Safi told reporters. Also stated that the opposition to the Syrian regime delegation tried this key point with the mediator of the Arab League, Lakhdar Brahimi , on Monday to begin the second round. While there is a glimmer of hope in that discussions can continue "no will refuse.'re Not going to quit." However, the spokesman emphasized that if no progress occurs " can not pretend to do anything "about it. In this case, considered, " it would be more honest to say we failed , "recognizing that the only" Plan B "is possible to continue the civil war in nearly three years has caused about 136,000 deaths. These statements were made ​​after Brahimi will meet separately with each of the delegations, the government and the opposition, in order to get better results after the first round could clear a clear failure.

Monday, February 10, 2014

Mark Zuckerberg, the most generous philanthropist in the U.S. in 2013

Entrepreneur Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, were among the most generous philanthropists in the United States in 2013, and they donated 18 million Facebook shares, valued at more than $ 970 million to a nonprofit association of Silicon Valley in December. The publication Chronicle of Philanthropy reported Monday that Zuckerberg donation was the largest charitable donation recorded in 2013 and placed the young couple on top of the annual list of the most generous couples posing magazine. The contributions made ​​by major donors 50 last year totaled 7.700 million , plus commitments for 2,900 millionThe editor of the Chronicle said the most significant event of the list was the amount donatedby living philanthropists who joined the same amount achieved in the previous two years combined"This clearly shows that the economy is improving and people are much less cautious," said Stacy Palmer , editor of the ChronicleSome of the major donors in the United States do not appear in the list of 2013, not because left to be generous, but because 2013 contributions were accounted as promises of previous yearsFor example, the Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his wife Melinda gave its founding just over 181.3 million last year , but was covering a promise to donate 3,300 million made ​​in 2004The co-founder of the CNN Ted Turner and director of Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffettalso made ​​large deliveries in response to previous promises. To get on the list it was necessary to make donations by at least 37.5 million . Of the 50 included in this, they made ​​42 contributions of 50 million or moreTen of the 50 grants listed were made ​​by heirs , including that of the second donor in 2013, George Mitchell, an entrepreneur from Galveston, Texas, who amassed his fortune by investing in energy and real estate. In the No. 3 left Nike director Philip Knight and his wife Penelope , Portland, Oregon, who donated 500 million for cancer research at the Oregon Foundation for Science and Health. The fourth greatest philanthropist was former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg , who made ​​deliveries 452 million for activities artistic, educational, environmental protection, public health and other causes. Nineteen people or couples on the list have signed the Pledge Donate launched by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett in 2010 . More than 120 people or more wealthy families in the world have pledged to donate at least half their wealth to charity since the movement began.

Friday, February 7, 2014

Mark Zuckerberg's letter to its 1,230 million users

Today is the tenth anniversary of Facebook . has been an incredible journey so far and I'm very grateful to be part of it, " wrote Mark Zuckerberg, 29, in a message on his own profile on the social network. It's rare to be able to impact the lives of so many people, "he added on the thank you note to users.
"It's rare to be able to impact the lives of so many people"
For businessman, Facebook succeeded because "just worried about connecting the world "and said he was"more excited about the next 10 years by previous ". Facebook's first decade was dedicated to network boot, but now they are given the tools to "help people worldwide to solve even larger and more important issues, "he said. The Facebook as originally called, emerged in a room of Harvard when Zuckerberg was 19. On Tuesday, he confessed that he never thought that social networking would become the global phenomenon it is today. "I remember being with my friends eating pizza one night in college shortly after launch Facebook . Les said he was excited to help connect the school community, but one day someone had to do a service to connect to the world "writes the businessman, now a most influential personalities in the world. "I always thought this was important. Give people the power to share and stay connected, allowing them to build their own communities When I reflect on the past 10 years, a question I ask myself is: why we who we built this ? were just students. had fewer resources than large enterprises. Had they focused on that, they could have done, "he reflects. "Thanks for letting me be a part of this adventure. " This phrase says goodbye to the millions of users.

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Ten years later, Zuckerberg continues his "revolution" blue

zuckerbergOn February 4 the powerful social networking site Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg the company that conceived and co-founded in a dorm at the University of Harvard, 10 years on the net with over 1,000 million users worldwide. Moreover, this 2014 young billionaire turns 30 in May and will celebrate a decade since her first date with Priscilla Chan, now his wife, whom he first met in line for the bathroom at a college party. Zuckerberg is now one of the most influential people and rich planet. His net worth exceeds $ 24 billion, placing it in 26th place among the richest in the world, as ranked by Bloomberg. With 29 years, firmly controls the social network with about 29% equity and 56% of the right to vote.Whereas social network exposes the lives of others, its creator is very careful of his privacy. In fact, last October, local media reported that Zuckerberg u $ s30 million disbursed by the properties surrounding his residence, located in the Crescent Park neighborhood in Palo Alto, California. A man I admire is the co-founder of Microsoft Bill Gates, not only for his outstanding role in the technological world, but for his charitable work. Following in his footsteps, last December, Zuckerberg surprised the great philanthropists to donate u $ s990 million shares of his company to three charities. According to Bloomberg Businessweek, which devotes its latest cover an extensive interview from the headquarters Facebook in Menlo Park, each year aims to meet a personal challenge (learning Mandarin, becoming vegetarian and meet someone new every day, for example). For this 2014, intends to write at least a thank you note every day, by mail or by hand, as he himself confessed. CEO of Facebook-like Steve Jobs, who also said admiring-characterized for a casual look. On a few occasions he has been seen in suits, except that on that occasion he visited Barack Obama in the White House. His usual uniform is part of their brand identity. Tee-usually black or gray jeans and black sneakers Present and Future . "I am a very critical person I always want things to be better and I usually do not I'm happy with how things are (...) "and the employer to the American magazine is described. But undoubtedly the most thirtysomething has many reasons to celebrate. Your social network is used by more than 1,200 million people worldwide.The company is valued at approximately $ 135 billion and will likely become the fastest in history to reach the $ s150 billion.Their recent financial results have impressed Wall Street, in part by the success of mobile phones . In the report fourth-quarter earnings presented on January 29, Facebook first revealed that sales of ads on phones and tablets exceeded revenues from computers. 's arrival to Mobile "was not as fast as it should have been "Zuckerberg took own, but it finally happened. In early 2012, called a meeting and said that the company would be "mobile first", and asked his employees during their presentations talk about "phones and not computers." Facebook, based in Silicon Valley, plans to building their own smart phones, but so far no chances. His first experience was not good with Facebook Home, allowing customization with Android phones. Now he is concentrating on independent applications like Paper, its recent program including topical articles on various topics and publications with the News of the users. Some new applications of social network will allow users to connect anonymously . Something similar happens with Twitter, where real names are optional.Apparently, Zuckerberg wants to be the new apps like Instagram, which requires logon through a social network account. "If you can not beat them, buy them." The first major operation was the acquisition Californian firm, in April 2012 - the photo application Instagram for U.S. $ 1,000 million. But I did not have the same success with the instant messaging service Snapchat where the pictures disappear after a few seconds. Evan Spiegel, one of its founders, rejected the offer. 's challenge is now Facebook continue to grow, upgrade and defend your place against powerful enemies and new, for its founder, the social network is "to give people the power to share and to make a more open and connected world. " Mark Zuckerberg is not enjoying their achievements and advances convinced that "failure is equal to taking risks."