Yes just like Dropbox, Ireland is now minding Twitter via the Data Commissioner.So this means in short anyone that has an issue must go by Irish Laws under the ODPC. Like Dropbox there has been many thoughts on this bad and good when it comes to data privacy.
We revised our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, effective as of 18 May 2015. Please read the updated policies and FAQs below explaining the revisions. By using our services after 18 May 2015, you agree to the revisions.
What has changed in the updated Terms of Service and Privacy Policy?
If you live outside the United States, our services are now provided to you by Twitter International Company, our company based in Dublin, Ireland. Twitter International Company will be responsible for handling your account information under Irish privacy and data protection law, which is based on the European Union’s Data Protection Directive.
If you live in the United States, the services will continue to be provided to you by Twitter, Inc., based in San Francisco, California, under United States law.
There is enough controversy in the news right now about how mobile devices are affecting people of all ages not just the young and the old but all of us,recently being a Doctor saying prolonged time on such devices can be a cause of Autism and then we have some scientists saying they are killing us which has been rubbished by many,this will always be a case for debate so perhaps the Mythbusters should be called in ?
The study found that the average human attention span has fallen from 12 seconds in 2000 to 8 seconds in 2015 which is one second less than that of a goldfish.
The survey carried out by Microsoft found that many will not even make it to the end of this article as 17pc of all page views last just four seconds or less.
“[People] with more digital lifestyles struggle to focus in environments where prolonged attention is needed,” the study says.
Microsoft’s research did find our abilities to multitask have improved.
“While digital lifestyles decrease sustained attention overall, it’s only true in the long-term. Early adopters and heavy social media user’s front load their attention and have more intermittent bursts of high attention,” the study read.
We were invited on to talk Colm Colgan on the Business and Enterprise show to talk about technology,how tech has changed and what is ahead in the world of tech.We speak about the IFA trade show,tablets,mobiles and more.
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Just when you think you may have seen it all when it comes to payment methods,Apple watch being the latest we are still far behind here in Ireland when it comes to this kind of technology,even the UK are streets ahead,The adoption rate of NFC is one example,most decent devices now have NFC but it’s rarely used. This new technology is said to be very secure and safe although we may not see this happening here anytime soon,nor would we see the device in question.
Japanese telecommunications company NTT Docomo have unveiled The Arrows NX F-04G. It’s a typical Android device that we are all familiar with a 5.2-inch QuadHD (2,560 x 1,440) display, octa-core processor (2.0GHz quad-core + 1.5GHz quad-core), 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage and a 3,120 milliamp-hour (mAh) battery. It runs Android 5.0 Lollipop.
NTT Docomo says the Arrows NX is the world’s first smartphone to use iris recognition in conjunction with fingerprint authentication.
If you are a fan of Skype,Skype Translator preview is now available to download but its only on Windows 8.1 and 10 Technical Preview for now,this has been in testing for some time now and its finally available for public use.It works by using a modified version of the app to translate speech into text or audio.
Shape the future of Skype by getting your video and voice calls translated as you talk, with this preview of Skype Translator.
– Your one-to-one voice or video chats are translated as you speak, in both directions.
– Choose whether you want to hear the translation or just see a transcript.
– Includes all the regular features of Skype for modern Windows.
Description
– To improve call quality, ensure you and whoever you’re talking to use a headset.
– Every call helps improve Skype Translator’s performance.
– If you’re currently using Skype for modern Windows, please uninstall it first.
– We recommend you use a broadband internet connection.
– Available on Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 Technical Preview only for now.
Features
Translates one-to-one Skype video and voice calls.
Translates English to Spanish and vice versa ‒ more languages are in the works.
An on-screen transcript of your call appears, which can be saved.
Translates instant message chats in over 40 languages.
The age old battle of mobiles,tablets and masts are bad for our health is still a healthy topic.For years on end it’s been argued that this technology is bad for our health causing cancer and so on only recently we have had a report saying too much time on such devices can cause Autism.Below is an interesting argument which some 190 scientists have made an appeal regarding this topic.
WHO’s conflicting stance on risk needs strengthening, say 190 scientists
190 scientists from 39 nations submitted an appeal to the United Nations, UN member states and the World Health Organization (WHO) requesting they adopt more protective exposure guidelines for electromagnetic fields (EMF) and wireless technology in the face of increasing evidence of risk. These exposures are a rapidly growing form of environmental pollution worldwide.
Martin Blank, PhD, of Columbia University, says, “International exposure guidelines for electromagnetic fields must be strengthened to reflect the reality of their impact on our bodies, especially on our DNA. The time to deal with the harmful biological and health effects is long overdue. We must reduce exposure by establishing more protective guidelines.”
And Joel Moskowitz, PhD, of University of California, Berkeley, says, “ICNIRP guidelines set exposure standards for high-intensity, short-term, tissue-heating thresholds. These do not protect us from the low-intensity, chronic exposures common today. Scientists signing the Appealrequest that the UN and member nations protect the global human population and wildlife from EMF exposures.”
If you like dinosaurs you are going to love this game set to release in June 2105,In this multiplayer first person survival game, you awake freezing and starving on a mysterious island. Hunt, harvest, craft items, grow crops, and build shelters to survive. Use cunning and resources to kill or tame and ride the Dinosaurs and primeval creatures roaming the land, and team up with hundreds of other players to survive, dominate… and escape! It will be available on PS4, XboxOne,Steam and Windows,Mac and Linux.
Over the last few months i have been watching several forums on networks as to the charges applied to mobile users be it on their mobile phone or broadband,this mostly relates to data so the list is not exhaustive as to other cases these rights can help consumers.Yes we can of course monitor our usage,either via your device,and app or the network’s website.But again we should be notified by our network when we approach our limits,this apparently does not always happen.The problem also relates to charges not being explained on a sale should you go over your cap.
Another thing is dashboards on mobile modems how do you access this info and control costs and monitor,everyone is not tech savvy and there is some sympathy allowed for those especially the older generation who are now delving into the internet,they just buy a modem get a contract and sign up and leave the shop.In that process do we see charges and how to use the product explained to the customer ?? You observe this next time you are in a store and tell us below..This applies to both mobile and broadband including fixed.
To avoid a “SHOCK BILL” ask the store to explain in detail everything before they try sell you something else.We are now consuming data more than ever and we need to understand what our limits are.When we go over our data caps here in Ireland we are literally SHAFTED make no mistake about it.
Examples to think of.Netflix Standard definition up to 0.7GB per hour,HD 1.8GB per hour,You tube is popular,again the bitrate varies, watching a 4.5 Mbps 1080p HD movie for 10 minutes equates to 34MB.
The Unfair Terms in consumer contracts has been updated and this may help you should you have an issue later on in your contract.
Consumers have legislative protection from unfair terms in consumer contracts. An unfair term in a standard consumer contract is a term that is significantly weighted against the consumer. In other words, the contract contains a statement that puts the consumer at a disadvantage. A supplier of goods or services can have an advantage over the consumer by including such an unfair term in a contract.
Oral contracts ARE enforceable.
Contracts may be written or oral. It is easier to know precisely what the terms are in a written contract but an oral contract is also enforceable in law. Consumer contracts may differ and there are no hard and fast rules governing what terms should be in a consumer contract.
What is meant by an unfair term?
Terms that give the supplier of goods or services the right to change the terms of the contract.
Terms that limit the liability of the supplier of goods and services: for example no liability for death or personal injury arising out of an act or an omission by the supplier of goods or services.
Terms that put an unfair burden on the consumer: for example a contract with a term stating that a deposit will be kept by the supplier of goods or services if the consumer cancels the contract but does not include a term saying that the supplier of goods or services will pay compensation if it does not fulfil its commitments.
In the case of written contracts, all terms must be written in plain, understandable language. If there is a doubt about the meaning of a term, the meaning that is most favourable to the consumer will prevail. If a term in the contract is found to be unfair, the remainder of the contract may still be legally binding on the consumer and the supplier of goods or services. This means that while one term or condition of the contract may be illegal, the remainder of the contract remains in force.
Google like to be different and i guess there is nothing to stop them being different and its no harm.Google is building a new HQ in Mountain View which is said to house 515k square ft.
The hybrids – known as crabots – will be used to lift and shift the pre-fabricated components inside the structure.
The construction plans were reported in the UK publication Architects Journal, which has seen the detailed planning documents drawn up by the search engine giant.
ARTISTS IMPRESSION
The unique structure will be covered by a massive see-through canopy, with highly customisable spaces underneath it with room for around 20,000 employees.
The crabots will be able to move freely underneath the canopy as they go about their duties.
