Verizon announces a US$40m investment into solar power

Well-known Digital Marketing Agency, Based in the U.S, communications company Verizon is to invest US$40m in solar power as it expands the green energy program it launched last year. The company’s purpose of the investment is to cut carbon intensity by 50% by 2020.

According to Verizon, all of its energy-efficiency strategies support the company’s ultimate goal of cutting its carbon intensity – carbon emissions produced per TB of data flowing through Verizon’s global wired and domestic wireless networks – by 50% by 2020.

Verizon’s chief sustainability officer James Gowen said: “Verizon’s investment in on-site green energy is improving the quality of life in the communities it serves by reducing CO2 levels and reducing strain on commercial power grids, while increasing its energy efficiency.”

He added: “By almost doubling the amount of renewable, solar energy we’re using, we are making further progress toward Verizon’s goal of cutting our carbon intensity in half by 2020, in part, by leveraging the proven business case for clean-energy alternatives to the commercial power grid.”

The Preview of Self-Fly Vehicle of Google : Project Wing

 

This is the self-fly vehicle has been created by Google and developed by Google X, leading to Digital Marketing Agency reported.

One more thing this project Wing has been processing for two years, but it is just shown now, and then it can be used after earthquakes, floods or extreme weather events.

Google said “its long-term goal was to develop drones that could be used for disaster relief by delivering aid to isolated areas”.

"Even just a few of these, being able to shuttle nearly continuously could service a very large number of people in an emergency situation," explained Astro Teller, Captain of Moonshots - Google X's name for big-thinking projects.

"When you have a tool like this you can really allow the operators of those emergency services to add an entirely new dimension to the set of tools and solutions that they can think of," said Dave Voss, incoming leader of Project Wing.

Reports: Apple to Unveil Larger iPad by 2015

(Digital Marketing Agency, thesnsgroup.com) - iPad maker Apple Inc. is allegedly aiming to launch its reported jumbo-sized 12.9-inch tablets in Spring 2015, with product manufacture planned to kick start in the early months of next year.

If reports are to be believed, the new, larger iPad will put the device in direct competition with Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 despite the fact that both these tablets attempt to cater to a different kind of customers.

What is more, the move comes as Apple intends to revive declining sales of its previous 10-inch and 7.9-inch tablets, which are faltering as people replace iPads less frequently than expected.

“Apple Inc. (AAPL)’s suppliers are preparing to manufacture the company’s largest-ever iPad, with production scheduled to commence by the first quarter of next year, according to people with knowledge of the matter… The new iPad will have a screen measuring 12.9 inches diagonally, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the details aren’t public,” stated Bloomberg.

Microsoft Undergoing Confiscation Spree of Dubious Apps

(Digital Marketing Agency) – Due to complaints of confusion with the originality of the apps appear on Window online store, Microsoft takes a quick action of removing at least 1500 misleading apps on its online store citing that those apps violates the firm’s guidelines.

"Earlier this year we heard loud and clear that people were finding it more difficult to find the apps they were searching for; often having to sort through lists of apps with confusing or misleading titles. We took the feedback seriously and modified the Windows Store app certification requirements as a first step toward better ensuring that apps are named and described in a way that doesn't misrepresent their purpose." 

For apps to match with Microsoft new guidelines, they should have a title that match with their operation, categorized precisely according to their function and purpose, and with unique and distinctive images.

Outer-Space Planets to Be Reconnoitered by NASA Latest Under-Developing Robot Troop

 

(Digital Marketing Agency) – With their successful history of bringing data from Mars planet, The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is undergoing the development of another troop of robot called swarmies to patrol even further on planets of the galaxy.

Designed with smaller appearances than the rest of their predecessors, swarmies will be armed with a webcam, Wi-Fi antenna and GPS navigation system. According to the inside report, the troop will gather to help collect the samples by signals from radio communication once one of the robots locates interesting objects just like an ant colony.

Kurt Leucht, a NASA scientist stated that instead of putting everything in one big robot, a small and cluster troop like swarmies can also work perfectly to collect data individually as well as a team.

Karbonn Mobiles Eying 2016 Public Launch for Its Anticipated Smartphones

 

(Digital Marketing Agency, thesnsgroup.com) - India’s third-largest smartphone manufacturer Karbonn Mobiles has now set September 2016 as public unveiling of its Android One, the device made in partnership with U.S-based technology powerhouse Google, with a view to boosting revenue surge.

"Frankly, I've been delaying it for the last couple of years because I wanted to know my valuation ... and now my valuation has gone much higher in the last few years," stated Chairman Sudhir Hasija.

"I am almost looking at 20 percent revenue in two years now from exports to Europe, South Africa and Russia ...," Hasija added.

"Google is also supporting us ... Probably this gives us a very very big leap."

Facebook was Complaining of Heads Photos

There are many complaints about the heads photos were showing on Facebook, according to Digital Marketing Agency  reported.

“There may be instances in which graphic photos and videos, like the beheadings in Syria, can be justified as being in the public interest,” Stephen Balkam, chief executive of the US's Family Online Safety Institute (Fosi) told the BBC.

“However, if they are hosted on Facebook or other social media platforms, there should be two barriers put in place, an interstitial and an age gate.”

By the way Facebook still stand by their side and want the users use Facebook with highly responsible.

“We expect people that want to use Facebook to condemn or report on violence, to do so in a responsible manner, which may include warning people about the nature of content in the videos and imagery they're sharing and carefully selecting the audience for the content,” a spoken man told the BBC.

“Our goal is to strike a balance between allowing people to comment on the often brutal world around them, whilst protecting people from the most graphic of content.”

Facebook to bring graph search to mobile devices

Well-known Digital Marketing Agency, Mark Zuckerberg revealed that Facebook will bring Graph Search to mobile devices, saying it would be coming “pretty soon”.

Facebook remains silent about any timetable, but occasionally tests leak into public. In June, it was a test for mobile web users. This week, it’s a test giving some mobile app users the ability to search by keyword. According to Bloomberg, the test enables people to search through content posted by friends and pages they follow.

Regarding the test, including what devices are included, a facebook’s spokesperson said: “We’re testing an improvement to search on mobile. In this test you can use keywords to search for posts you’re in the audience for on Facebook.”

Super Low-Cost Smart Mobile Kicks off in India from Mozilla

 

The tech giant, Mozilla, has announced its Intex Cloud FX smart mobile on sale in India with the cost of only $33.

"With the launch of Intex Cloud FX, we aim to enable the masses to get smartphone experience at the cost of a feature phone," Mozilla said in a statement, as quoted by Digital Marketing Agency.

Available only for India shopping site, the phones runs on the firm’s operating system called Firefox OS.

Despites its cheap price, essential apps such as Facebook and Twitter are available in this device. The firm also armed the mobile gadget with up to 4GB memory, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi as well as double SIMs usage.

Several languages are also available including Hindi and Tamil.

Sergis Mushell: Intel’s Real Intention

 

(Digital Marketing Agency) – Following the announcement of Intel in creating the so-called XMM 6255 3G modem with the smallest possible size that is comparable to a tiny metal currency in attempt to implanting it to smart devices, Sergis Mushell, a research director at analytics company Gartner said that there is another reason behind making the commotion of creating the world’s tiniest 3G modem.

"It's not just about the size of it," Mushell stated. "What Intel is really doing is going after a significant stake in the Internet of Things market, where connectivity is most important.

"Getting connectivity right is essential for their entire product portfolio," he said.

"Anything with a screen will need to have connectivity" he added. "And processors will have to be combined with secure, low-power, connectivity technologies."

iland makes expansion into Singapore to address new and existing customers demand

Well-known Digital Marketing Agency, Enterprise cloud infrastructure provider iland expands into Singapore with a view to addressing the demands of new and existing customers that require robust global cloud environments. The company is looking to implement cloud strategies that are both easy to manage and scalable around the globe.

According to the company, Iland ECS addresses challenges associated with costs, complexity and compliance by delivering on visibility, performance and personalized support for faster return on investment.

Scott Sparvero, CEO and co-founder of iland said: “Singapore is a hub of business and technological innovation, and we are pleased to expand into the region as we support the global cloud initiatives of several of our multinational customers.”

He added: “Enterprise cloud hosting should be hassle-free, secure and compliant with applicable requirements. We are committed to working directly with customers to address their dynamic needs and ensure they can drive and protect business.”

China to Launch Homegrown Operating System to Catch up with Google, Microsoft

 

(Digital Marketing Agency, thesnsgroup.com) - World’s third largest country China has now set its sights on launching a Chinese-made operating system by October to help its domestic industry catch up with imported systems such as Microsoft's Windows, Google's mobile operating system Android and Apple’s iOS.

As Ni Guangnan, head of an official OS development alliance, cited, the operating system would first appear on desktop devices and later extend to smartphone and other mobile devices.

“We hope to launch a Chinese-made desktop operating system by October supporting app stores. Some Chinese OS already existed, but there was a large gap between China's technology and that of developed countries,” said Ni.

Peak 10 increases Cincinnati facility by 5, 000 sq ft

Well-known Digital Marketing Agency, Based in the U.S, IT infrastructure and cloud service provider Peak 10 has made the expansion to its Cincinnati facility by 5,000 sq ft, including 3,800 sq ft of data center space.

According to Peak 10, the expansion to the Cincinnati facility is to accommodate the continued growth of Cincinnati customers in its Louisville facility. By delivering tailored and secure IT Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions it can allow local businesses to grow without having to invest capital into their own hardware or infrastructure.

Peak 10’s VP and general manager Dan Doerflein said:  “Company growth is a result of strong demand for secure infrastructure, cloud and managed services.”

He added: “We look forward to even more growth in the Greater Cincinnati region, as we continue to support the IT and business operations of local businesses, and expand our partner community.”

Google “Knowledge Vault” To Supersede “Knowledge Graph”

Well-known Digital Marketing Agency,With the development of a successor knowledge base of content known as “Knowledge Vault” Google’s knowledge graph will eventually be superseded. It is worth noting that Google’s knowledge graph is used to supply increasing amounts of structured content in PC and mobile search results. 

Knowledge Vault, which is sensationally characterized as the largest store of knowledge in human history, is being assembled from content across the internet without human editorial involvement. New Scientist says:  “Knowledge Vault autonomously gathers and merges information from across the web into a single base of facts about the world, and the people and objects in it.” 

It is reported that Google has assembled 1.6 billion “facts” and scored them according to confidence in their accuracy. Approximately 16 percent of the information in the database qualifies as “confident facts.”

Apple iPhone 6 Screen’s Suppliers Scramble amid Screen Setbacks

(Digital Marketing Agency, thesnsgroup.com) - Numerous reports are out claiming that iPhone 6 screen’s suppliers, specifically Japan Display Inc., Sharp Corp and LG Display Co Ltd, are scrambling to get enough screens ready for Apple’s newest generation of smartphone as the need to redesign a key component allegedly disrupts panel production ahead of September’s expected launch.

Suppliers’ display panel production reportedly suffered a setback after the backlight that helps illuminate the screen had to be revised, putting screen assembly on hold for part of June and July, while Apple’s aim for the thinnest phone possible leads to cutting back to a single layer of backlight film instead of the standard two layers.

Though, the suppliers are now working flat-out to make up for lost time so that they can produce enough screens prior to the iPhone 6’s launching date.

Amazon to Splash out Its Record Deal of $970 Million on Live Gaming Network Twitch

(Digital Marketing Agency, thesnsgroup.com) - Technology giant Amazon Inc. has finally reached an official agreement to acquire live-streaming gaming network Twitch Interactive for a deal surprisingly worth $970 million, the largest acquisition in its history.

This interesting move comes as Amazon aims at transforming the company into an Internet destination beyond its core retail operations, given the fast-growing world of online gaming.

"Twitch will further push Amazon into the gaming community while also helping it with video and advertising," Macquarie Research analyst Ben Schachter said in a note.

According to Twitch Chief Executive Officer Emmett Shear, the startup teamed up with Amazon because its deep pockets and ad sales expertise would enable the startup to pursue its strategic objectives even quicker.

"The reason why we reached out to Amazon, the reason I thought working for Amazon, having Twitch being a part of Amazon, would be a great idea for us (because) they would give us the resources to pursue these things that we honestly already want to pursue and they'd let us do it faster."

Samsung Dares Competitors to Take the Ice-Bucket Challenge

 

According to always reliable Digital Marketing Agency news, to prove its water-resistant strength and boast its popularity, the Korean electrical device giant Samsung has used the ice-bucket challenge on Galaxy S5 as its commercial video.

After the challenge, Samsung has dared its rivals such as the iPhone 5s, HTC One M8 and Nokia Lumia 930 to take the same challenge and it is obvious that those nominated smart mobiles are not made with water-resistant technology since Sony Xperia Z, which comes with water-proof system, is not included.

Though praised by many that the video is very innovative and up-to-date. Major conflicts have also emerged over this commercial advertisement since the challenge is for proposing ALS disease’s fund rather than personal gain and purpose.

Opera Mini to Become Default Browser for Microsoft Phones

 

(Digital Marketing Agency, thesnsgroup.com) - Initially released in 1995, largest Norwegian web browser company Opera has now struck an agreement with American multinational corporation Microsoft to take over the browser building department in Nokia, meaning Opera’s Mini is to be Microsoft phones’ default browser.

"We have signed a strategic licensing deal with Microsoft. We are basically taking over the browser building department in Nokia," Opera Chief Executive Lars Boilsesen said.

"This means that Opera Mini will become the default browser for Microsoft's feature phone product lines and the Asha phones product lines."

"All the current user base will be encouraged to upgrade to Opera Mini and all the new phones will come with Opera Mini pre-installed as a default browser. This is a great deal for us. We have dreamed of this for more than 10 years."

Matter: Enlivening Smart Devices’ Images with 3D Effects

 

(Digital Marketing Agency) – Users who are enjoying photo manipulation can now experience this sensation not only in Photoshop, which only available with full access on computers, but through smart devices such as iPhones and iPads as well.

Called Matter, the app was developed by a digital studio named Pixie. Matter can enhance mediocre landscapes and other picturesque backgrounds with its 3D effects.

Ben Guerrette, creative director of Pixite said: “It is going to help people who do not have laptops or software or Photoshop. They can do this from the phone in their pocket,”

“Alter the reality of your photos by seamlessly adding unique 3D objects. Choose from 64 objects in four packs ranging from simple geometric shapes to complex, architectural structures,” quoted from the firm’s online statement.

Short videos are also available with edited options and enhanced images are available in high definitions.

KVH launches Private Cloud Type-S

Well-known Digital Marketing Agency, Based in Tokyo, service provider KVH has brought new private cloud to market in Japan. The new cloud is called Private Cloud Type-S.

Yoshiyuki Hamada, VP of technology at KVH said: “With the standard private cloud service, customers need to separately purchase the following managed IT services: a firewall, a L4 load balancer, and a L3 distributed router to complete their cloud environment.”

He added: “Considering that the average number of servers that customers use is approximately 20 to 30, the fee for these other IT managed service is proportionately high and considered expensive.
Private Cloud Type-S includes these additional elements thereby making it more economical to operate.”

Surfline Communications the First Company to Launch 4G Data Network in Ghana

(Digital Marketing Agency, thesnsgroup.com) - French technology giant Alcatel-Lucent’s partner Surfline Communications has now become the first Ghana company to bring 4G data network to this African country, making it the sixth nation in sub-Saharan Africa to get the high speed Internet service.

Initially, the service will be available only in the capital and the nearby port city of Tema, with two-year time needed to expand it nationwide.

"We want to fill the void by providing high speed connectivity to facilitate e-education, e-commerce and facilitate long distance activities especially by people living outside the cities," said Surfline chairman John Taylor.

Sledgehammer Excludes Wii U in Call of Duty Latest Franchise

 

(Digital Marketing Agency) – following Michael Condrey, co-founder of Sledgehammer Games, tweeted message to the game’s fan, Wii U users will not be able to taste the gameplay of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare with its November release this year.

Though having been abandoned by the famous first-person shooting games, the previous "Call of duty" game series were developed for the Nintendo gaming consoles by Treyarch such as "Call of Duty: Ghosts" on the Wii U and Call of "Duty: Modern Warfare 3" on the Wii.

Sledgehammer stated that it was an "Activision decision" and wanted to pay their attention towards only PC, Xbox One and PS4.

IS’s Activities Is Diaspora’s Concern

 

Diaspora is concerned about the activities of IS, according to Digital Marketing Agency reported.

By this way IS has been believed that, it has changed its activities to Diaspora after Twitter increased its effort to block accounts. Diaspora's creators said they were "concerned" about the activities.

In the blog post wrote that, "Various newspapers have reported that members of the Islamic State (IS) have set up accounts on Diaspora to promote the group's activities.”

"In the past, they have used Twitter and other platforms, and are now migrating to free and open source software."

"There is therefore no way for the project's core team to manipulate or remove contents from a particular node in the network (which we call a "pod")," the blog post explained.

"This may be one of the reasons which attracted IS activists to our network."